Dance, Movement & Fitness   

Step into the world of social dance with this exciting series featuring waltz, tango, and salsa! Guided by LB Bryant of Port Orchard Dance, you’ll learn the fundamentals of each style—from the graceful flow of the waltz to the dramatic flair of tango and the lively rhythms of salsa. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their skills, these classes focus on movement, musicality, and connection. No partner required—singles are always welcome!

Salsa is a high-energy, Latin dance which still thrives in social settings, including clubs world wide.  Its roots are anchored in Afro-Caribbean culture. It is characterized by a rapid, intricate, rhythmic footwork, and a three-step weight change, often enhanced with a sensual  flavor.

This hike traverses 1,000 feet of elevation gain—with a spectacular summit reward waiting at the top with views of the Olympic Mountain range, Mt Tahoma & Mt Baker, and the Seattle Skyline.

As we climb through shifting forest layers and overlook the Puget Lowland, we will learn about the geologic history of the region, including how glaciers carved Green Mountain into its distinctive “whaleback” shape and shaped the surrounding terrains, including several deep fjords.

Come ready for hiking along elevation changes.  Bring ample water, and dress for whatever October weather the area has to offer that day.

This hike is located offsite and students are responsible for their transportation to and from the site. Registered students will be sent information about where to meet a few days before the hike.

Work off some holiday calories while having a fun time learning four oldie-but-goodie line dances! Line dance is taught in a fun, friendly, and inclusive environment.  During each session, in addition to learning a variety of line dances, you’ll also learn and become familiar with dance steps, terminology, and the counts for each of the dances taught.

This Oldies but Goodies session will focus on the following songs:

• I Like It I Love It
• Good Times
• Texas Stomp
• Watermelon Crawl

Explore Kitsap County’s last remaining old growth forest at the Rhododendron Preserve.  This class will consist of an outdoor hike of approximately 1.5 miles (round trip) down a deeply forested valley to the banks of one of the County’s most pristine and productive salmon streams. 

You’ll see local Chum and Coho salmon completing their epic life cycle, observing their migration and spawning behaviors up close.

Step into the world of social dance with this exciting series featuring waltz, tango, and salsa! Guided by LB Bryant of Port Orchard Dance, you’ll learn the fundamentals of each style—from the graceful flow of the waltz to the dramatic flair of tango and the lively rhythms of salsa. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their skills, these classes focus on movement, musicality, and connection. No partner required—singles are always welcome!

Learn to dance the cha-cha in a fun, friendly and supportive class taught by an experienced dancer. The cha-cha is a lively, flirtatious dance originating in 1950s Cuba. It is characterized by small, fast steps, hip movements, and a distinctive triple-step (chassé) danced to a 4/4 rhythm. Come dance with us!

Explore the magical kingdom of fungi!

Join us and acquire a basic understanding of fungi ecosystems. This class is for outdoors lovers, scientists, naturalists, herbalists, foragers, and chefs.

Day 1 =  Dive Into the Science - What are fungi
Day 2 =  Wild Mushrooms -  Foraging & Mushroom Identification
Day 3 =  EthnoMycology -  Mushroom Cultivation, Current and Historic Uses of Fungi

After the first three classes are completed Aaron will guide a foray into the forest to get your feet on the ground and your hands on the mushrooms!

The class will consist of three in-classroom sessions on Wednesdays, then a final Saturday hike. The mushroom foray will be located at a park in South Kitsap on the scheduled Saturday.  Address will be sent to class participants.  

Step into the world of social dance with this exciting series featuring waltz, tango, and salsa! Guided by LB Bryant of Port Orchard Dance, you’ll learn the fundamentals of each style—from the graceful flow of the waltz to the dramatic flair of tango and the lively rhythms of salsa. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their skills, these classes focus on movement, musicality, and connection. No partner required—singles are always welcome!

Swing dance is a group of lively, energetic partner dances that evolved with swing jazz music in African American communities during the 1920s–1940s. It is characterized by syncopated rhythms, improvisation, and a triple step rhythm, guaranteed to get your heart rate up.

Let’s get moving! Come unlock your body and mind and find your inner voice. This movement practice will allow you to feel good in your body and will support a positive body image for participants of all ages. 

The class will provide the opportunity to build connection and community with others. If you are looking to carve out some time for yourself, tap into your creativity, manage stress, and increase health and well being this class is for you!

You will first be guided through modern dance warm ups, stretching, strengthening, and conditioning followed by improvisation and movement generating activities. This is a great class for new moms or anyone looking for a gentle and fun way to get back in touch with your body.