Dance & Exercise   

East Coast Swing, a lively and modern derivative of classic swing dance, is popular at local dance spots. In our sessions, we'll start out with a single-time swing that's danced to quicker music. We'll transition into triple-time swing and add some lindy styling for a combination of dance steps and patterns that will keep you on the dance floor all night long. Each term a different set of patterns will be taught. Singles and couples are welcome.

Start your day with new energy and inner calm with the practice of one of the original ancient Chinese martial arts, tai chi. The slowness and evenness of continuous movement, based on ancient philosophy, make this an ideal form of exercise for men and women of all ages and abilities. You'll increase your strength and resilience, promote cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, improve coordination and balance, and build confidence. We'll practice a series of movements in the yang style, today's most popular form. Please wear soft, flat-bottomed shoes. Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden Davis Ave. Waverly St. and Emerson St. Brookline, MA 02445

Start your day with new energy and inner calm with the practice of one of the original ancient Chinese martial arts, tai chi. The slowness and evenness of continuous movement, based on ancient philosophy, make this an ideal form of exercise for men and women of all ages and abilities. You'll increase your strength and resilience, promote cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, improve coordination and balance, and build confidence. We'll practice a series of movements in the yang style, today's most popular form. Please wear soft, flat-bottomed shoes. Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden Davis Ave. Waverly St. and Emerson St. Brookline, MA 02445

Start your day with new energy and inner calm with the practice of one of the original ancient Chinese martial arts, tai chi. The slowness and evenness of continuous movement, based on ancient philosophy, make this an ideal form of exercise for men and women of all ages and abilities. You'll increase your strength and resilience, promote cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, improve coordination and balance, and build confidence. We'll practice a series of movements in the yang style, today's most popular form. Please wear soft, flat-bottomed shoes. Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden Davis Ave. Waverly St. and Emerson St. Brookline, MA 02445

One of the original ancient Chinese martial arts, tai chi is practiced today as a form of exercise. Tai chi movements are slow and even, and their continuous flowing poses will build your strength, endurance, coordination, and confidence. Exercise, mind-body development, and the practice of a traditional art form will leave you relaxed and centered. Classes will be taught in the yang style. Please wear comfortable clothing and soft, flat-bottomed shoes. An optional DVD is available for sale, for $20. Seniors only; discount does not apply.
 

Salsa is a Latin-Caribbean dance form that developed from a blend of Afro-Cuban and Caribbean rhythmic, musical, and dance traditions. In our sessions, students of all levels of dance will learn contemporary salsa derived from the traditional Latin-Caribbean merengue, calypso, cha cha, and rumba. You will also learn to recognize different Latin musical patterns as they relate to various choreographic styles. Please note: this class is designed for couples only.