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FITNESS & WELLNESS 94 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org PART TWO T'ai-Chi T'ai–Chi: Yang Style, Beginning (age 16 & up) Discover the benefits of T'ai-Chi, an ancient movement art practiced for health, relaxation and self-defense. The widely popular Yang style is characterized by generous circles and smooth, strong postures. Learn the fundamentals of stance, alignment and energy cultivation, as well as the traditional Yang family style long form. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 83620 Wed Jan 14–Mar 4 7:45–9:05 p.m. (no class Feb 11) 83621 Wed Mar 11–Apr 22 7:45–9:05 p.m. 83622 Wed Apr 29–Jun 10 7:45–9:05 p.m. T'ai–Chi Basics: Dynamics of Yin & Yang (age 16 & up) This class includes breath work, structural dynamics, walking, play with the diagram of yin and yang, and the ABCs of energy cultivation. Exercises open energy channels, stabilize the knees, loosen the hips, foster internal power, relaxation and concentration. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 83618 Wed Jan 14–Mar 4 6:30–7:45 p.m. (no class Feb 11) T'ai–Chi for Two: Interactive Play (age 16 & up) The interactive exercises of T'ai-Chi will enhance your ability to touch with sensitivity, to listen, interpret, and respond appropriately, and to flow with situations while maintaining your center and balance. Focus is on simple T'ai-Chi drills and sets for two or more people. Beginners welcome. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 83619 Wed Mar 11–Apr 22 6:30–7:45 p.m. T'ai–Chi: Yang Style, Experienced (age 16 & up) A class devoted to corrections and enrichment of the choreography and underlying principles of the Yang Style long form. This class is open to students who have studied most or all of the form. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 83623 Wed Apr 29–Jun 11 6:30–7:45 p.m. Ballet Barre Workout (age 14 & up) A basic ballet barre workout with a twist. Be ready to develop graceful ballet muscles with every move. Lots of stretches and self-body resistance to sculpt your inner ballerina. Fun for all levels to get a workout in a new way. Wear loose fitting clothes. Ballet slippers optional. Location: Bond Park Community Center Instructor: Maggie Witter Fees: $42(R) $55(N) (4 classes) 82215 Sat Jan 10–31 2–3 p.m. 82216 Sat May 2–30 2–3 p.m. (no class May 23) Ballet Fusion (age 16 & up) ☯ Fun barre-based aerobic workout with intervals designed to tone your body. Class includes cardio, strength training, stretching and recovery using the barre. All levels welcome. No previous ballet experience required. Location: Bond Park Community Center Instructor: Judy Liu, MPH Fees: $66(R) $86(N) (7 classes) 81980 Tue Jan 13–Feb 24 11 a.m.-noon 81981 Tue Mar 10–Apr 28 11 a.m.-noon (no class Mar 24) Ballet Burn (age 16 & up) Tone up from head to toe with ballet-inspired exercises! Learn basic ballet skills while building strength, flexibility, and balance. This class will include basic barre work, stretching, and floor exercises. All levels welcome. Location: Cary Arts Center Instructor: Michelle DiRuzza Fees: $49R) $64(N) (6 classes) 81342 Wed Jan 28–Mar 4 8-8:45 p.m. 81698 Wed Apr 8–May 13 8-8:45 p.m. Pilates Mat Pilates Level 1 (age 16 & up) A series of mat exercises providing a low stress method of physical and mental conditioning that utilizes the deepest muscles in the body to strengthen the back, chest, arms, abdominals, hips, and thighs. This exercise technique creates a strong core and a more streamlined shape, greater balance and flexibility. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Paula Machado Fees: $65(R) $85(N) (8 classes) 81426 Tue Jan 6–Feb 24 6–7 p.m. 81433 Tue Apr 7–May 26 6–7 p.m. Fees: $40(R) $52(N) (5 classes) 81427 Tue Mar 3–31 6–7 p.m. NEW!