Upcoming Classes & Events at the Balance Arts Center
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Week of September 14 - 20
Tuesday, September 15
6:00-7:00pm TriANGulO - Argentine Tango Beginner Classes
Step into the world of Argentine Tango with Carina! No partner, no experience—just bring yourself, your curiosity, and your dancing shoes!
6:30-7:30pm NYCity Tango - Beginner Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
7:00-8:30pm Alexander Technique Group Class
This class will explore basic principles of the Alexander Technique that guide you toward finding a better balance and dynamic body posture that you will learn to apply to all of your activities. All are welcome.
7:15-8:15pm Tuesday Evening Meditation
Join us for an in-person group meditation, open to meditators of all experience levels.
7:30-9:00pm NYCity Tango - Intermediate Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
Wednesday, September 16
6:30-7:30pm NYCity Tango - Beginner Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
7:30-9:00pm NYCity Tango - Intermediate Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
Saturday, September 19
9:30am-6:30pm Usui Holy Fire Reiki I & II with Peggy Gaines
Reiki is a Japanese energy technique that can be learned by everyone to reduce pain and anxiety.
10:00am-2:00pm Learn Mindfulness Now - Autumn Transitions Mini Retreat
Come rest, reflect, and move into autumn with deep intention. This cozy, half-day retreat includes silent meditation, guided reflection, gentle movement, and sharing. Join us!
10:00am-4:00pm Alexander Technique Principles Certification: Level I
The Alexander Technique Principles Certification provides you with an overview and survey of the principles, application to your specific art form, and the ability to recognize and communicate as they apply to your learning and teaching situations.
2:30-3:30pm NYCity Tango - Beginner Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
3:30-5:00pm NYCity Tango - Intermediate Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
Sunday, September 20
9:30am-6:30pm Usui Holy Fire Reiki I & II with Peggy Gaines
Reiki is a Japanese energy technique that can be learned by everyone to reduce pain and anxiety.
10:00am-4:00pm Alexander Technique Principles Certification: Level I
The Alexander Technique Principles Certification provides you with an overview and survey of the principles, application to your specific art form, and the ability to recognize and communicate as they apply to your learning and teaching situations.
Week of September 21 - 27
Monday, September 21
8:30-10:00am Creative Flow Class Series - Online
Participants will be guided through deep listening, journaling, visualization, group activities, and will have a bit of unstructured, free time for creative play in community.
Tuesday, September 22
5:30-6:25pm Qigong Sets
Practice Qigong movement weekly. Open level foundations, routines and sets. $20 for a class try. Online registration required.
6:00-7:00pm TriANGulO - Argentine Tango Beginner Classes
Step into the world of Argentine Tango with Carina! No partner, no experience—just bring yourself, your curiosity, and your dancing shoes!
6:30-7:30pm NYCity Tango - Beginner Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
7:00-8:30pm Alexander Technique Group Class
This class will explore basic principles of the Alexander Technique that guide you toward finding a better balance and dynamic body posture that you will learn to apply to all of your activities. All are welcome.
7:30-9:00pm NYCity Tango - Intermediate Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
Wednesday, September 23
5:30-6:25pm Taiji Push Hands (推手)
Pairing up to practice Taiji (Tai Chi) patterns and contact skills. $20 a class try. Online registration required.
6:00-7:00pm Free Online Intro to Alexander Technique
This 1 hour session gives you the opportunity to meet with Training Course Director Ann Rodiger, and learn about the training programs, their structure and curriculum, and the BAC’s pedagogical point of view.
6:00-7:00pm Alexander Technique & Household Activities - Online
Participants will experiment with reliable strategies inspired by the Alexander Technique in hopes of employing better physical use in daily tasks.
6:15-7:45pm Young Adults Meditation Gathering
Connect with other young adults in NYC through meditation and mindfulness.
6:30-7:25pm Taiji Form 1 (杨一)
Enjoy learning the movements of the first chapter of Yang family Taiji (Tai Chi) form. Online registration required.
6:30-7:30pm NYCity Tango - Beginner Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
7:30-9:00pm NYCity Tango - Intermediate Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
Thursday, September 24
9:00-10:15am Resonance & Relaxation: Unlocking Your Voice Potential with the Alexander Technique
In this class, you will explore how the voice and body can work together to create a free and easy resonance. This class is great for teachers, public speakers, singers, actors, and anyone interested in refining their vocal health.
Saturday, September 26
9:30am-6:30pm Usui Holy Fire Reiki I & II with Peggy Gaines
Reiki is a Japanese energy technique that can be learned by everyone to reduce pain and anxiety.
9:30am-6:30pm Autumn Emerging Body Tonics Immersive
Morning Taiji warm-ups and two Qigong sets. After lunch a few periods of sitting and walking meditation. Online registration required.
2:00-3:30pm Hypermobility & EDS: Strategies for Stability & Coordination In-Person & Online
For those with Hypermobility & EDS, we will guide you towards improved proprioception, coordination, and a better relationship to gravity, enabling you to negotiate daily activities with more ease and less pain.
2:30-3:30pm NYCity Tango - Beginner Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
3:30-5:00pm NYCity Tango - Intermediate Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
Sunday, September 27
9:30am-6:30pm Usui Holy Fire Reiki I & II with Peggy Gaines
Reiki is a Japanese energy technique that can be learned by everyone to reduce pain and anxiety.
Week of September 28 - October 4
Monday, September 28
8:30-10:00am Creative Flow Class Series - Online
Participants will be guided through deep listening, journaling, visualization, group activities, and will have a bit of unstructured, free time for creative play in community.
6:00-8:00pm Dive into the Arts Performance Series
Performers will choose a path of interest - acting, dance, or music - and collaborate with other artists to create an interdisciplinary night of performance. This unique offering will feature a rehearsal process and a fully-realized performance in a theatre space.
Tuesday, September 29
5:30-6:25pm Qigong Sets
Practice Qigong movement weekly. Open level foundations, routines and sets. $20 for a class try. Online registration required.
6:00-7:00 TriANGulO - Argentine Tango Beginner Classes
Step into the world of Argentine Tango with Carina! No partner, no experience—just bring yourself, your curiosity, and your dancing shoes!
6:30-7:30pm NYCity Tango - Beginner Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
7:00-8:30pm Alexander Technique Group Class
This class will explore basic principles of the Alexander Technique that guide you toward finding a better balance and dynamic body posture that you will learn to apply to all of your activities. All are welcome.
7:30-9:00pm NYCity Tango - Intermediate Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
Wednesday, September 30
5:30-6:25pm Taiji Push Hands (推手)
Pairing up to practice Taiji (Tai Chi) patterns and contact skills. $20 a class try. Online registration required.
6:00-7:00pm Alexander Technique & Household Activities - Online
Participants will experiment with reliable strategies inspired by the Alexander Technique in hopes of employing better physical use in daily tasks.
6:30-7:25pm Taiji Form 1 (杨一)
Enjoy learning the movements of the first chapter of Yang family Taiji (Tai Chi) form. Online registration required.
6:30-7:30pm NYCity Tango - Beginner Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
7:30-9:00pm NYCity Tango - Intermediate Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
Thursday, October 1
9:00am-10:15pm Resonance & Relaxation: Unlocking Your Voice Potential with the Alexander Technique
In this class, you will explore how the voice and body can work together to create a free and easy resonance. This class is great for teachers, public speakers, singers, actors, and anyone interested in refining their vocal health.
Saturday, October 3
2:00-3:30pm Juggling Through the Alexander Technique - Online Workshop
Do you want to learn to juggle? Experience the many benefits of juggling by learning to consciously apply Alexander Technique principles to the basic 3-ball cascade.
2:00-3:30pm Hypermobility & EDS: Strategies for Stability & Coordination In-Person & Online
For those with Hypermobility & EDS, we will guide you towards improved proprioception, coordination, and a better relationship to gravity, enabling you to negotiate daily activities with more ease and less pain.
2:30-3:30pm NYCity Tango - Beginner Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
3:30-5:00pm NYCity Tango - Intermediate Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
Week of October 5 - 11
Monday, October 5
8:30-10:00am Creative Flow Class Series - Online
Participants will be guided through deep listening, journaling, visualization, group activities, and will have a bit of unstructured, free time for creative play in community.
6:00-8:00pm Dive into the Arts Performance Series
Performers will choose a path of interest - acting, dance, or music - and collaborate with other artists to create an interdisciplinary night of performance. This unique offering will feature a rehearsal process and a fully-realized performance in a theatre space.
Tuesday, October 6
5:30-6:25pm Qigong Sets
Practice Qigong movement weekly. Open level foundations, routines and sets. $20 for a class try. Online registration required.
6:00-7:00 TriANGulO - Argentine Tango Beginner Classes
Step into the world of Argentine Tango with Carina! No partner, no experience—just bring yourself, your curiosity, and your dancing shoes!
6:30-7:30pm NYCity Tango - Beginner Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
7:00-8:30pm Alexander Technique Group Class
This class will explore basic principles of the Alexander Technique that guide you toward finding a better balance and dynamic body posture that you will learn to apply to all of your activities. All are welcome.
7:30-9:00pm NYCity Tango - Intermediate Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
Wednesday, October 7
5:30-6:25pm Taiji Push Hands (推手)
Pairing up to practice Taiji (Tai Chi) patterns and contact skills. $20 a class try. Online registration required.
6:00-7:00pm Alexander Technique & Emotions - Online
Can emotional connection enhance the healing possible with the Alexander Technique? Can the Alexander Technique work lead to more emotional health in everyday life? Bring your curiosity and opinions. Let’s explore!
6:00-7:00pm Free Online Intro to Alexander Technique
This 1 hour session gives you the opportunity to meet with Training Course Director Ann Rodiger, and learn about the training programs, their structure and curriculum, and the BAC’s pedagogical point of view.
6:30-7:25pm Taiji Form 1 (杨一)
Enjoy learning the movements of the first chapter of Yang family Taiji (Tai Chi) form. Online registration required.
6:30-7:30pm NYCity Tango - Beginner Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
7:30-9:00pm NYCity Tango - Intermediate Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
Thursday, October 8
9:00-10:15am Resonance & Relaxation: Unlocking Your Voice Potential with the Alexander Technique
In this class, you will explore how the voice and body can work together to create a free and easy resonance. This class is great for teachers, public speakers, singers, actors, and anyone interested in refining their vocal health.
Saturday, October 10
2:00-3:30pm Mind & Mend Your Hips - Online & In-Person Workshop
This workshop will provide an in-depth understanding of the functioning of our hips as well as strategies for movement and coordination that promote recovery and ease. You will learn about overall hip health and how to prevent, manage, and recover from various hip ailments.
2:30-3:30pm NYCity Tango - Beginner Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.
3:30-5:00pm NYCity Tango - Intermediate Class
Experience Argentine tango, expert instruction, passionate dancing, and vibrant community connection in the heart of New York City.