SPRING 2008 SCHEDULE March 1st - May 31st printable spring schedule SUNDAY (BYS will be closed 3/23/08 for the Easter Holiday) 10am - 11:30am YOGA: Open w/ Terry 5:30pm - 7pm YOGA: Restorative w/ Lori/Rebecca (THIS CLASS HELD ON 3/9, 4/13, 4/27, & 5/11 ONLY) MONDAY 9:30am - 11am MODERN DANCE: 2 w/ LABCO (MARCH 3rd - APRIL 21st ONLY) 5:45pm - 7:15pm YOGA: Open w/ Kristi 7:30pm - 9pm YOGA: 2 w/ Maggie TUESDAY 9am - 10:15am YOGA: Open w/ Rebecca 12pm - 1pm YOGA: Open w/ Kristi 5:45pm - 7:15pm YOGA: 2 w/ Melissa 7:30pm - 9pm CAPOEIRA: 1 w/ Tasha (NO CLASS IN MAY) 7:30pm - 9pm **NEW CLASS** YOGA: Open w/ Heidi (STARTS MAY 6th) WEDNESDAY 9:30am - 11am MODERN DANCE: 2 w/ LABCO (MARCH 5th - APRIL 23rd ONLY) 5:45pm - 7:15pm YOGA: Open w/ Lori 7:30pm - 9pm YOGA: Basics w/ Lori THURSDAY 5:45pm - 7:15pm YOGA: Open w/ Rebecca 7:30pm - 9pm YOGA: 2 w/ Rebecca FRIDAY 10am - 11:30am YOGA: Open w/ Maggie 12pm - 1pm YOGA: Open w/ Maggie 6:30 - 8pm YogaRhythmics® w/ Nicole (EVERY 3rd FRIDAY: 3/21, 4/18, & 5/16) 6:30 - 8pm 4th Friday YOGA: Open w/ Rebecca (EVERY 4th FRIDAY: 3/28, 4/25, & 5/23) SATURDAY 8:15am - 9:45am YOGA: Basics w/ Kristi 10am - 11:30am YOGA: 2 w/ Susie 11:45am - 12:45pm BELLY DANCE: MOMMY & ME w/ Christine (SATURDAYS: 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, & 3/29 ONLY) 1 - 3pm BELLY DANCE: Open w/ Zafira Dance (Olivia or Maria) (SATURDAYS: 3/29, 4/19, & 5/24 ONLY) 3:30pm - 5pm* CAPOEIRA: 2 w/ Tasha *This class will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 15th (NO CLASS IN MAY) please note that the door is locked at 7:45 p.m. Monday - Thursday evenings after the 2nd class has begun. PRICING (cash, checks and credit cards are now accepted) YOGA & CAPOEIRA $5 introductory class - new students $13 drop-in CLASS PASSES: (valid for 6 months) $40 for 4 classes ($10 each) $72 for 8 classes ($9 each) $96 for 12 classes ($8 each) STUDENT/SENIOR: (with valid ID or age 60+) $8 drop-in $65 for unlimited classes (valid for 1 month) MODERN DANCE $8 drop-in (Visit www.labcodance.net for more information about modern dance classes and LABCO Dance) BELLY DANCE pricing varies by event (Visit www.zafiradance.com for pricing and to pre-register for events) CLASS DESCRIPTIONS YOGA: Basics Perfect for the new student just beginning the study of yoga or for any student who would like to slow down and reinvestigate their practice. This class will concentrate on fundamental hatha yoga postures with an emphasis on basic breath support, alignment and appropriate modifications. return to top YOGA: Open This class will guide all levels of students (beginners and up) through a well-rounded practice including seated meditation, pranayama (breathing exercises), and a flowing asana practice exploring variations of Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutations), a wide range of standing and seated poses, and beginning arm balances and inversions. 4th Friday classes are themed - please refer to the workshop/event page for more information. return to top YOGA: 2 A fun and challenging flow class for intermediate to advanced level students working to deepen their practice. Seated meditation, pranayama (breathing exercises), Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) variations, core strengthening, and a wide range of standing and seated postures will be included. Previous yoga experience recommended. return to top YOGA: Restorative This all levels restorative practice will include "active relaxation" - supporting the body with blankets, blocks, and other props to support postures which are held for several minutes. This will alternatively stimulate and relax the body allowing it to move towards balance. This practice is very beneficial to health, can reduce the effects of stress-related disease, and will leave you noursished and well rested. return to top YogaRhythmics® YogaRhythmics® combines yoga postures, breathwork, free-form movement, and creative play in one exhilarating class. You will leave feeling refreshed - awakening your inner child at times - with a big simle on your face. No dance or yoga experience required - just a willingness to move and BE MOVED! return to top MODERN DANCE: 2 Laboratory Company Dance (LABCO) is a Pittsburgh based contemporary dance company dedicated to the presentation, production, creation, and teaching of contemporary dance. These intermediate/advanced level clases are taught by the artistic diector and company members. return to top BELLY DANCE: Mommy & Me Join Christine Andrews of Zafira Dance Company for a unique and fun experience for you and your child integrating Belly Dance and play. return to top BELLY DANCE: Open Join Olivia Kissel and Maria Hamer of Zafira Dance Company for unique workshops incorporating Tribal Belly Dance, Contemporary and Ethnic Dance forms. return to top CAPOEIRA (see schedule for levels) Capoeira is a martial art that was started by African slaves in Brazil over 400 years ago. Capoeira blends aspects of dance, acrobatics, and fighting into a dialogue that is "played" or "spoken" between individuals. Capoeira "games" are accompanied by musical instruments like the berimbau, the atabaque, and the pandeiro, and participants clap and sing to give the "players" energy. In addition to martial arts movements and music, capoeira also includes dances like Samba and Maculele. Capoeira training teaches all of these elements and also inspires discipline, self confidence, and respect. (Visit www.myspace.com/capoeirapittsburgh for more information on Capoeira classes) (Click here for a video of Tasha and her students' performance at the University of Pittsburgh - September 2007.) return to top