Kristy Powell, Pilates Mat

Wednesday, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Danspace ($15 per class)

Master Pilates practitioner and owner of onbeingpilates in North Haven, Kristy Powell provides a floor work version of the classical Pilates method. The focus is on executing precise movements that originate from the core of your body, activating and engaging the deepest layers of muscles to stabilize and support your spine and pelvis. Central tenets of each class will be centering, precision, breath, and flow. You will increase in mobility, strength, and most transformational -- your mind-body connection. Bring a mat!

Erica Ratkovicz, Beginning Contemporary

Wednesday 7:30-8:30 p.m., Whitney Studio ($15 per class) 

Classically trained and currently serving as a faculty member at Broadway Dance Center in NYC, Erica Ratkovicz presents a beginning Contemporary Dance class that will encourage versatility in movement by introducing an array of movement styles, including jazz, modern, lyrical, and ballet. The focus is on spacial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, and technique. 

Kelsey Paff, Beginning Ballet

Friday, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Studio 70 ($15 per class)

Trained at New Haven Ballet, Kelsey Paff provides those just starting their ballet journey (or, long away from the studio) with a beginning ballet class. The class will introduce the correct way to perform exercises, steps and port de bras to build a strong technique. The focus will include barre and center work combinations that will prepare students for intermediate ballet.