All classes are held in person! The Cypress Pillar Virtual Academy is also open! Many of our weekly classes and monthly workshops are now available either as live streaming or recorded video. If you are unable to join us in person, please visit this link to find out how you can study with us virtually. Classes that are currently available for streaming are marked with a **
Bellydance
TUESDAYS:
RAQ IT! BELLYDANCE with Karen
(Open Level) @ 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Join Karen and learn the fundamentals of Raqs Sharqi , Egyptian style bellydance with layering for the more advanced dancer. Bellydance is a “do-able” dance form, taught in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Strength in the body and mind and spirit.
Class is $90 for the 6 week session or $20 drop in
Next session starts July * Runs in 6 week sessions
Please email Karen to join this class
WEDNESDAYS:
INTERMED/ADV GC TRIBAL BELLYDANCE with Misha **
(Suggested for students with minimum of 2 sessions of Level 1+2 and up) @ 6 PM - 7 PM
Put It Into Practice!
Join Misha to dance, dance, DANCE! In this session, we will apply what we know to discover what we do not, working to perfect our ability to go with the flow. This series will feature lots of joyful dancing, married with tweaking technique, so that you will be able to clearly communicate, lead, and follow with fellow dancers who speak the GC language. Available in person or online. Yes online friends will lead our dance too!
Next session begins Nov 13 * Holiday Session Runs in 5 week session
Class is $75 for the 6 week session or $20 drop in
Please Email us to join Misha’s class
SHIMMYBOOM TROUPE @ 7 - 8 PM
(Instructor Permission Only) **
This advanced & performance level class is for troupe members only. Troupe participation requires proficiency in Global Caravan Tribal Bellydance (generally 2-3 years), participation in the ShimmySpark Incubation Troupe and is available by instructor permission only.
Please Email us to join Misha’s class
** Indicates available virtually
Misha is a certified Master Teacher and Master Leader in Global Caravan format and has over 20 years of experience working as a professional performer and instructor. She holds Teacher Training in levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and is one of the highest level certified Global Caravan Master Teachers in the United States. Misha is cross trained in a variety of Middle Eastern Dance Formats, including Egyptian, Turkish, American Cabaret, and fusion styles, and is certified in multiple formats. She is excited to share both the technical nuances as well as the joy and emotional beauty of this beautiful dance. Current classes are available in person at Cypress Pillar and many are also available virtually through Zoom.
Misha’s classes are $90 / 6 weeks or $20 drop in * $150 for 2 classes with Misha
Martial Arts
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY:
KIDS MARTIAL ARTS with Sensei James @ 5 - 6 PM
A fun and fitness based approach to kids’ martial arts, utilizing principles from Jujutsu and MMA training.
JUJUTSU with Sensei James @ 7:30PM - 9PM
Our Jujutsu program is a traditional mixed martial art encompassing empty hand striking (boxing/kickboxing), throwing, wrestling, and ground fighting.
Ongoing classes
$105 / month for 3 classes each week
WEDNESDAYS:
PANGAI-NOON KARATE with Dr. Brian
@ 6PM - 7:30PM
Pangai-Noon Karate is a traditional Okinawan martial art focusing on empty hand fighting.
THURSDAYS:
OKINAWAN WEAPONS KOBUDO with Dr. Brian @ 6PM - 7:30PM
Pangai-Noon Kobudo is a weapons based martial art utilizing 5 of the traditional Okinawa weapons. This art focus is on the Bo, Nunchaku, Tonfa, Sai and Tekko.
Our martial arts program is extremely diverse and features three nationally renowned instructors. Check out Pangai-Noon Karate or Tai Chi with Dr. Brian, Jujutsu or boxing or weapons with Sensei James, or the all inclusive Gong Fu course with Sensei Drew. No matter what your style, we have a martial art that you will love. (In person classes only)
Ongoing classes with Dr. Brian
$60 monthly / week for one class
$100 monthly / week for two classes
Yoga
SUNDAYS:
SOMATIC YIN YOGA with Ciara
(open level) @ 10:00-11:00 am
Move through slow, mindful movements paired with slow breathing to deepen our connection to our bodies. Ciara will guide you through different poses but will encourage you to listen to your body and move intuitively within each pose. Class will also include different breathing techniques and learn to breathe in a more beneficial way. This slowing down of breath and movement allows us to become more present and hear what our body has been asking of us. Helping to re-teach the way our brain communicates with, and moves our muscles. This style of yoga can be very helpful in releasing trapped energy and emotions, increasing flexibility and mobility, and managing pain and stress. We will be focusing on how the postures FEEL not how they look.
Next Session begins Sept 15 * No class Sept 29
Class is $15 drop in fee
Please register here
Current Weekly Calendar Fall 2024
Meditation & Tai Chi
TUESDAYS:
VIRTUAL TAI CHI with Dr. Brian @ 6 PM - 7 PM **
Tai Chi Classes w Dr. Brian are on pause for August & will return in September!
Tuesdays are for Tai Chi with Dr. Brian! This virtual class is available via Zoom only. We keep it very affordable so that this class is accessible to all. Improve your balance, loosen your joints, and improve flexibility as you relax and breathe. This class, suitable for beginners as well as longtime practitioners, will include an exploration of several different styles of Tai Chi and Qigong. Class includes recordings emailed out to you each week too. Great for beginners or long time Tai Chi practitioners.
$10 drop in / monthly rates available
SATURDAYS:
TAI CHI with Dr. Brian @ 10 AM - 11 AM
Tai Chi Classes w Dr. Brian are on pause for August & will return in September!
This class looks at the form and function of the movements within Tai Chi for more clarity and understanding of the art. Each morning begins with a Qigong warmup, to help the body raise Qi (energy), stretch, and get moving. Then we explore different movement forms from the Tai Chi sets. Great for beginners or long time Tai Chi practitioners. (In person class only)
$10 drop in / monthly rates available
SCHEDULE NOTE: As this class takes place on Saturdays, from time to time we have to cancel class for special events.
