Dance, Movement & Fitness   

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 session is designed for summertime family fun. An all-ages series designed for parents, children and grandparents, in a light hearted all-inclusive environment. Please note that all minors must be registered with an adult enrollment
 

Join us on a once in a lifetime sunset hike on Mount Rainier (Tahoma). This hike offers lavish wildflower displays and some of the best opportunities to view the flowers in the glow of the afternoon sun highlighted by the early evening sunset. 

It’s a phenomenon you must see to believe.

Mt. Rainier’s wildflower displays are often heralded as the world’s best. Pinks, purples, blues, yellows are represented in awe-inspiring displays. Come see for yourself, from an up-close look at a delicate glacier lily, to expansive fields of purple lupine. Dress ready for what ever the weather has to offer, wear solid foot ware, stay hydrated, and bring along a snack. You will need to arange travel to the site.

Explore Mount St. Helens in person with an experienced guide as we uncover the geologic events leading to the 1980 eruption of the most active volcano in the Cascade Range. We will discuss what first shaped the mountain and the local and regional physiological reactions as this massive explosion shaped a landscape.
 
We will see first-hand how the ecosystem has recovered over the five decades since the catastrophic events that forever changed over 230,000 square miles of forest. 

The Silver Lake area where we will first meet is free to all participants, however as we travel through the national park, there may be additional fees for access. You will need to have transportation to the mountain and from site to site.

If you'd like to learn more about Mt St Helens and its history, you can take a class with the guide before you hike!

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.

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 Oddies but Goodies session will focus on:

• Boot Scootin’ Boogie
• Achy Breaky Heart
• God Bless Texas
• Tush Push

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 up, stretching, strengthening, and conditioning. 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.

Step into the living history and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest on this guided ecological walk. We’ll begin at the historic Stump House—a hollowed cedar carved with springboard notches in 1890—using it as a lens to explore the environmental impacts and legacy of logging. From there, walk among towering 200‑year‑old Bigleaf Maples, explore the preserve’s wetland and stream ecology, and follow the landscape as it opens to the Hood Canal shoreline. This experience blends natural science, local history, and storytelling for curious learners of all backgrounds. Dress for the weather and wear solid footwear as we will hike through the forest down towards the Hood Canal shoreline.

Come and learn to dance the Salsa in a friendly, supportive environment from an experienced teacher! 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 earn 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.

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

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.