Fall 2023 Program Guide

ZUMBA® BASIC

Meet me on the Zumba Party dance floor.

Zumba® is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness PARTY that incorporates Latin and International world music and dance movements. It

combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body, DO YOU AND DANCE AT YOUR OWN PACE. Dances include Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Belly Dancing, African Dancing, Cumbia, Samba, aerobic moves and more. You will SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL. Come ready to party, dance, have fun and enjoy the music. Move your body according to the way the music makes you feel. I have no doubt you will laugh and smile all while having fun and getting fit. Please wear smooth bottom dance sneakers and bring plenty of water.

When: Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am; Ongoing. 
Email instructor to be added to the mailing list for updates to the schedule.

Fee: First class $10; every class after $7. After 10th class,

you earn a free class. Bring a friend, you get $1 off.

Instructor: Vonda Pearson, Certified Zumba Instructor

267-902-9887 or vondad1961@gmail.com

LINE DANCE FELLOWSHIP FOR ALL

Learn several dances with our instructors.  Come fellowship and burn calories at the same time!

When: Saturdays: Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 2, Noon – 4 pm

Fee: $10/class

Instructor: Vonda Pearson, Certified Zumba Instructor

267-902-9887 or vondad1961@gmail.com

NEXT LEVEL LINE DANCE CLASS

Come and Dance with me.  Challenge yourself. You will learn a variety of line dances from intermediate to advanced.  
You are encouraged to DO YOU AND DANCE AT YOUR OWN PACE. You will learn line dance lingo and step by step instructions. Most of all, it is great mental and physical exercise. Come ready to have fun, fellowship and enjoy the music. Move your body according to the way the music makes you feel. I have no doubt you will laugh and smile all while having fun and getting fit. Please wear smooth bottom dance sneakers and bring plenty of water.
When: Mondays: 6:30-8:30pm; Thursdays: 7:15-8.30pm 
Fee: $5/class; last Monday of the month is a free class
Instructor: Vonda Pearson, Certified Zumba Instructor
267-902-9887 or vondad1961@gmail.com
Email instructor to be added to the mailing list for updates to the schedule.

SOUL LINE DANCE (BASIC)

Dancing with a Purpose! This is a beginner’s line dance exercise class. Line dancing provides low impact exercise, great fun and

energy, and is a way to eliminate stress, meet new people and express yourself. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring some water and a towel.

When: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm; Ongoing.

Fee: Drop-in $5/class; Please pay instructor directly, cash only.
Instructor: Kathy Ausby 267-251-0028

DANCEON…FALL POP-UP CLASSES

Come explore and connect with the joy of your body moving! No

dance experience or skill needed; no steps or routines to follow –

just let your body lead you. Share in the journey of

self-discovery and fun in a non-judgmental environment. Come enjoy 

the ever-changing playlist and…dance.

When: Sundays, 10.30am-Noon, Class Dates to be announced, Fall 2023; Please follow us on Facebook:

DanceOn MovingArts

Fee: $15 per class; Due to a limit on class size, please pre-register with the instructor

Facilitator: Melanie Lewis Rosalsky, Wellness Practitioner

danceon.ma@gmail.com, (610) 328-9293

DRAGON SPIRIT ARTS Yogic & Mindful Movement
Our offerings range from Vinyasa Flow Style Yoga to Yin Meditations and Back to Basics with accessibility to all levels, while including the introductory teachings for Brand New Yogis/Beginners. For those with limited movement, like active seniors or pregnant mothers, we offer Mobility Flow classes, plus community outreach practices in Recovery/Trauma Informed Yoga, Tween/Teen Yoga & Baby & Me/Family Yoga. In addition, we offer the Internal/Martial Arts practices of Qigong & Tai Chi, accessible to all bodies, at any age even for those with physical restrictions. 

YOGA FOR BRAND NEW BEGINNERS
Enter this practice with a “beginner’s mind.” This class focuses on the fundamental principles of alignment and breath work in a flow of postures linked together by the breath. The intention is to create a healthy practice to help avoid injury that may be encountered at a more advanced stage by building a solid foundation that will support a sustainable practice in years to come. The flow / Vinyasa aspect of this practice is slow paced, incorporating simple variations. Students will be introduced to yoga postures through step-by-step verbal description and demonstration. Bring your own yoga mat. Props (Blankets, Straps, Blocks, etc.) will be provided. Modified poses & posture flows will be offered as needed (please be sure to give advanced notice prior to attendance if there are any mobility issues, so we can plan accordingly). While this practice is geared toward Beginners, it’s appropriate for all levels of experience.

When: Sundays, 10:00 – 11:15 am; 4 Weeks, Oct 1 – Oct 22; Oct 30 – Nov 19; Nov 26 – Dec 17 

Fee: $75/4 week session
Instructor: Verita Bonner/RYT Certified Teacher

T’AI CHI & QI GONG FOR EVERYONE

This Mindful Movement Meditation practice cultivates centering the Mind, steadying the Heart and aligning the Body with the Breath. Expect an Internal Arts approach to a practice in balance with the Martial Arts systems from which it originated. The sessions incorporate excerpted movements from various Traditional Chinese Medical Theory & Taoist Qigong (Chi-kung) techniques, as well as T’ai Chi forms. This movement practice is accessible to most everyone, often using the entire space to take movements across the floor space & other times using a small amount of standing space, which allows for modification in seated position if needed (please be sure to give advance notice prior to 

attendance if there are any mobility issues, so we can plan accordingly). Appropriate for Experienced Beginners & Intermediate Practitioners.

When: Fridays, 2:00 – 3:00 pm; 4 Weeks, Nov 10 – Dec 1; Dec 8 – Dec 29 

Fee: $75/4 week session

Instructor: Gabrielle de Burke, Experienced/Certified ERYT + NQA Teacher

WOMEN’S QI GONG
This Women’s Qi-gong course is an Internal Art program, specifically designed to empower women practitioners in self-health care. The practice consists of movement, alignment techniques, and breath exercises based on Radiant Lotus Women’s Qi-gong & other Medical Qi-gong forms that have the capacity to help practitioners realize healing potential and to reach optimal levels of health. The fundamental elements of the practice consist of techniques based on the teachings of Tibetan, Chinese and Western Masters. The essential difference between this RLWQ and other styles of Qi-gong is that it’s practiced & taught by women for women. Please wear “inside only” shoes with flat soles and loose clothing. Appropriate for women; from mature adolescents to senior students of all levels. 
When: Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm; 4 Weeks, October 5 - 26; November 2 - 30 (No class 11/23); December 7 - 28 
Fee: $75/4 week session
Instructor: Gabrielle de Burke, Experienced/Certified ERYT + NQA Teacher

TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES WITH DRAGON SPIRIT ARTS: Please make fee(s) payable to “Dragon Spirit Arts.”

info@dragonspiritarts.com or 215-914-5614 www.dragonspiritarts.com

For additional information about classes or instructors, please visit www.lansdowneborough.com. Unless otherwise noted, all classes held at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 South Lansdowne Avenue. Classes may be cancelled due to low registration.  Please contact Lansdowne Parks & Recreation at 610-284-1493 to confirm attendance in a class.