Workshops at DW

Creative Aging - Tap Workshop with Amelia Terrapin

8 Week Progressive Series

Wednesdays January 7-28, February 4-25

1:30-2:30 pm

Beginning Adult Tap with Amelia Terrapin

Tuesdays February 3, 10, 17, &24

6-7 pm

Join Amelia in this 3 week workshop for those new to the Pilates Reformer!

Pilates is an exercise system that aims to build strength and flexibility through low-impact movements. From pro athletes to those who have sustained physical injuries, everyone will benefit from this workout. Consistent practice will improve your posture, strengthens your core and corrects muscle imbalances.

Salsa Cubana with Kristen Klein & Charlie Pike

Thursdays February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12

5-Week Workshop
Thursdays, February 12 - March 12

Intro to Salsa

6:15 - 7:15 pm

Join us for a vibrant introduction to Salsa dancing with this 5-week beginner workshop focusing on the universal elements of this extremely popular Latin dance. Learn the fundamental steps of Salsa, Latin movement, rhythm, and partner connection which are the basis for all different types and styles of Salsa. Build upon this foundation and learn a number of easy moves that work across the world of Salsa, preparing you for a good time on the dance floor!

Our goals are to have fun, give you the confidence and movements to create a social partner dance, and prepare you to join novice classes of any type of Salsa you may choose in the future. Though this series is an introduction geared to beginners, any experienced salsa dancers who want to add to their dance versatility are encouraged to join us.

Level 3

7:30 - 8:30 pm

In this series, we build upon the universal moves of Level 1 and foundational moves of Level 2 to explore the building blocks of salsa. We begin combining the movements you know to create new, exciting dance patterns and will also introduce some new, basic Cuban Casino moves to expand your repertoire. Our focus will be on dancing and moving to great Latin and Cuban music while reviewing our skills, practicing combining patterns and trying new elements of Cuban dance.

Level 4

7:30-8:30 pm

This intermediate Casino/Cuban Salsa workshop introduces both new, complex moves that build upon those learned in previous levels and some new, easy Cuban moves to enhance our versatility. We also focus on the skills that can improve your partner work and personal dancing and provide real guidance on how to combine moves to take them to the dance floor. A good balance of these classes is spent dancing what we know to great Salsa music and adding in new movement patterns, both in Rueda and one-on-one partnering.

Pilates Mixed Apparatus Small Group Workshop with Veronica Guadalupe

Saturday February 28

10-11 am

11:15-12:15 am

Veronica Guadalupe was certified in the Pilates method by Romana Kryzanowska in 2002.

Veronica’s goal is to promote the highest possible quality of life for every client who walks through her door by sharing the knowledge and experiences she has attained through Pilates.

Her first career was as a contemporary ballet dancer. She attended a performing arts high school and then spent the next 15 years dancing professionally with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Santa Fe Opera, Gus Giordano II, and River North Chicago. While dancing with Luna Negra Dance Theater for over 10 years, she also took on the position of Rehearsal Director and later became the Associate Artistic Director of the company.

Like any professional athlete, Veronica has had her share of injuries. Through these personal experiences, studies of Pilates and close relationships with physical therapists, she has gained valuable insights allowing her to address the needs of each client, as they deal with their own injuries, surgeries, and pain management, or simply to help them achieve better life goals.

Veronica began her Pilates education at a young age, eventually starting her formal training with Grand Master Teacher Juanita Lopez. She continues her Pilates education with Grand Master Teacher Sari Mejia-Santos, Anthony Rabara, Cynthia Shipley, Rhonda Celenza, and Maria Sison-Wright as well as many others in the Romana’s Pilates Community.

Country Western Swing with BJ Reed and Ralph Boyak

3-Week Progressive Series

Fridays, January 23, 30, and February 6

7:30-9:00 pm

Learn the basics of Western Swing and Texas Two-Step with BJ Reed & Ralph Boyack. The more, the merrier... bring your friends! By the end of this class, you’ll be ready to pull on your boots and take on the Silver Dollar Bar, Stagecoach or Cowboy Bar.

The Balanced Body Experience with Sarah Hemphill & Fran Romo

Saturday, February 21

10-11:15 am

Join Sarah and Fran for a seamlessly blended Pilates–Gyrotonic workshop designed to build mindful strength, improve spinal articulation, and promote graceful, full-body movement.

Reiki Healing Circle with Hanna Austin

Sunday, February 15

6:30 pm

This unique offering is a time to gather in community for the highest good. No experience is necessary. After a brief introduction and description of Reiki, universal Lifeforce healing energy there will be a time to share intentions. Reiki can be sent to something as small as a sore thumb or as big as world Peace. Everyone present will hold the intention for the highest healing and Good as we share and send our energies during this 20 minute meditation. Once we complete our meditation, the energies will be sent on their way out into the world. This can be a very powerful practice, especially for situations that can feel out of our control. Heaviness becomes much lighter when shared. If you are ready to answer this call, then you are meant to be there and your energies are needed.

 Donation Based Event

Crystal Sound Bowl Mediation with Hanna Austin

Sunday February 22

6:30 pm

Crystal Sound Bowls offer a therapeutic form of meditation. All that is required to participate in this is finding a comfortable position to allow your body to relax. The bowls create healing frequencies that move through the body and re-calibrate on a cellular level. Each bowl correlates to a different chakra. Participants often are carried to a dream-like state and leave the room feeling full body residence.

Contemporary Dance Wyoming Company Class

Monday, Wednesday, Friday Noon -1pm

This unique offering is a time to gather in community for the highest good. No experience is necessary. After a brief introduction and description of Reiki, universal Lifeforce healing energy there will be a time to share intentions. Reiki can be sent to something as small as a sore thumb or as big as world Peace. Everyone present will hold the intention for the highest healing and Good as we share and send our energies during this 20 minute meditation. Once we complete our meditation, the energies will be sent on their way out into the world. This can be a very powerful practice, especially for situations that can feel out of our control. Heaviness becomes much lighter when shared. If you are ready to answer this call, then you are meant to be there and your energies are needed.