Retreat: West African Dance Workout
Description
A series of mind-body sessions at Top of the Park, this alternative happy hour lets you enjoy a relaxing late afternoon workout with classes in Chi-Kung, Pilates, West African Dance, Gyrokinesis, Contact Improv, Capoeira, and Yoga.
Led by experienced practitioners, all sessions are free, and take place each weekend in the gardens and courtyards surrounding the Alumni Center of Fletcher Street.
June 16 | 5:00–6:00 pm
Chi-Kung Class: Body, Mind, and Energy Mechanics for Stress Reduction
With Peaceful Dragon School
Instructor: Master Wasentha Young
June 17 | 5:00–6:00 pm
Pilates: STOTT Pilates mat class (please bring your own yoga/Pilates mat or blanket)
With The Movement Center
Instructor: Elaine Economou
June 23 | 5:00–6:00 pm
West African Dance Workout
With World Dance Workout
Instructor: Sandy Pierani
June 24 | 5:00–6:00 pm
Bollywood Indian Dance Class*
With BollyFit Dance
Instuctor: Anuja Rajendra
*Held on the front lawn of Power Center
June 30 | 5:00–6:00 pm
Gyrokinesis: Movements exploring seven natural elements of spinal movement while seated and on the ground (please bring your own yoga mat or blanket)
With The Movement Center
Instructor: Wendy Holden
July 01 | 5:00–6:00 pm
Contact Improv: A dance technique in which points of physical contact provide the starting point for movement improvisation
With Contact Improv Ann Arbor
Instructor: Andy Seiler
July 07 | 5:00–6:00 pm
Capoeira: An Afro-Brazilian art that combines music, acrobatics, and martial arts in an exciting and community building format
With CDO Michigan
Instructor: Professor Manhoso
July 08 | 5:00–6:00 pm
Yoga: Introduction to Iyengar Yoga (please bring your own yoga mat or blanket)
With Ann Arbor School of Yoga
Instructor: Laurie Blakeney
