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Find calm in your body and your mind. Join Jane for a thoughtful de-stress yoga flow to carry you through the holidays with mindfulness, movement, and a bit of good cheer. We’ll get the heart rate up with vigor, and then wind down and relax in a balanced class designed to make you feel good and equipped to face the challenges of the season. All levels welcome. Participants should be comfortable sitting on and getting up from the floor with east. Mats available, or bring your own.

Zumba takes the "work" out of workout by bringing a dance party to your fitness routine. High and low-intensity calorie-burning moves that focus on cardio, muscle toning and balance will be a focus. Expect a blend of Latin, hip-hop and African rhythms that guarantee tons of fun. Stylistic and fitness variations make this class accessible for participants of all abilities and ages. No dance experience is necessary, just your enthusiasm! See you on the dance floor! Bring a water bottle and small towel, and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. "Zumba with Dillon offers a fun cardio experience with some strength and stability woven in. I appreciate that there are lots of access points for a wide range of fitness and dance / style levels. Dillon is a pro!" "Dillon is a really fun and energetic instructor, and a great dancer, too! The music is fabulous, and he swaps out a song or two periodically (even had a cool Halloween mix!), which keep class interesting. He offers options during the class for low and high impact, too. Will take his class again!"- KD This class will meet inside CVU.

This will be an all levels fitness class focusing on building safe and effective full body strengthening routines. The goal is for you to leave each class with a sequence of exercises that you can rotate through to create a long term fitness plan. Exercises will be shown at a variety of levels with modifications as needed. Options will be provided using body weight, free weights, and resistance bands. Please bring bands to class. You can purchase a set from Dick's Sporting Goods if you don't already have your own. Please arrive wearing clothing you can move in, along with indoor shoes, a water bottle and a small towel.

Join us for an introduction to the art and practice of the style of Tai Chi Chuan made famous by the Yang family. Strengthen the core, and improve balance and presence of mind. All levels of experience are welcomed! This class will meet inside CVU.

Based on a significantly different paradigm in Yoga poses, the practice of this unique style is both physical and more than physical. In Svaroopa® yoga we specialize in ‘core opening,’ spinal decompression, through releasing the tensions in the layers of muscles wrapped around your spine. Using precise alignments to create an inner opening from tail to top, this style redefines strength, giving you stamina and vitality through releasing deep tensions and recapturing your essential aliveness. This yoga is precise and compassionate at the same time, using props such as blankets and blocks to meet your body where it is. Svaroopa® yoga is body-friendly yoga that anyone can do, regardless of experience or fitness level. Not exercise, Yoga International describes it this way: “Svaroopa® Yoga is a scientific maximization of your body’s capacity, dissolving the tensions that inhibit your body’s natural functioning and inherent healing capacity.” During this 4-week course you will learn the ‘Magic Four’ poses that open your spine from tail to top, and be able to bring the practice home with you, finding ease of movement and bliss. Find a comfortable place in your home and have blankets and yoga blocks available for use during the course. All ages and levels welcome! Note: This is an online course. You will receive a welcome email and Zoom link from your instructor, Annie, prior to the start of the first session.

Find strength, balance, and calm. Join Jane for an accessible, fun, energizing yoga flow that builds strength, develops balance, and brings students out of their daily grind and into their true nature of goodness. We’ll get the heart rate up with vigor and then wind down and relax in a class designed to make you feel better than when you came in the door. All levels welcome. Participants should be comfortable sitting on and getting up from the floor. Bring your mat and water bottle, as well as blocks and strap if needed. We will have some yoga mats and blocks available to borrow. This class will meet inside CVU.

David Allan has been teaching swing dance for over 15 years! He has taught at Middlebury and St Michael's colleges, the Waldorf schools and many townhalls throughout VT. You will learn the fundamentals of leading and following which include correct body posturing, connection and foot work. You will learn six count basic steps and turns in a fun upbeat class. Both couples and individuals are welcome! We will be regularly rotating among all class members for a better dancing experience. Couples will have a chance to practice together towards the end of each class. During registration, you will be asked if you prefer to Lead, Follow, or no-preference. To create a balanced class we may ask partners to be flexible. Please wear any flat sole shoe. A leather sole is preferred, but sneakers are an acceptable and comfortable option. No experience necessary, Min age: 16+ David was exceptional. It was the first time we’ve ever taken a dance class and his overall demeanor and teaching style were perfect for us.

David Allan has been teaching swing dance for over 15 years! He has taught at Middlebury and St Michael's colleges, the Waldorf schools and many townhalls throughout VT. You will learn the fundamentals of leading and following which include correct body posturing, connection and foot work. This class is a continuation of the Access class, East Coast Swing Dancing for Beginners. Students must have taken the beginner East Coast Swing Class OR be proficient in the six count open and closed V positions as well as be able to do inside and outside turns. Min Age 16+. Both couples and individuals are welcome! We will be regularly rotating among all class members for a better dancing experience. Couples will have a chance to practice together towards the end of each class. During registration, you will be asked if you prefer to Lead, Follow, or no-preference. To create a balanced class we may ask partners to be flexible. Please wear any flat sole shoe. A leather sole is preferred, but sneakers are an acceptable and comfortable option. We loved our class experience! David is a really great instructor. He answers questions and really wants the students to understand the dance steps. We learned SO MUCH!