Oula: Dancemania for the Soul — Karli Efron & Danna Hayes

Sundays, 8:15-9:15 AM,
Rate: First class is FREE! $10/drop-in, $40/five-class card, $75/ten-class card
Register via: No pre-registration needed. Drop in any time or email Karli!

Oula is a high energy, calorie burning, crazy-fun dance workout to Top 40s hits. Classes are one epic hour of sweat, joy, and total inspiration. Oula is dancemania for the soul!

Ballet Basics for Adults — Rosa Noreen

Sundays, 9:30-10:45 AM
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM
Rate: $75/six-class card good for 8 weeks, $15/drop-in
Register via: website, email

Learn the fundamentals of ballet, with traditional barre and center work covering a range of exercises to improve posture, flexibility and strength. All are welcome, ages 14+, whether you are new to dance, returning after a long time, or looking to cross-train. Please wear fitted clothing and leather or canvas ballet slippers (or socks, first class only). See the folks at Petit Jete Dance Boutique in Brunswick for shoe fitting!

Contemplative Dance & Authentic Movement — Joie Grandbois

Sundays, 4:00-5:30 PM - Starts January 6, 2019
Rate: $15 Intro class 1/6 only, $20 drop-in, $80 five-class card
Register via: website, email

We gather in circle. Pause. Take a breath together. Step back with open arms to honor the space in which we move. The chime rings and we begin. Each finding our place in the room. Eyes closed, waiting to move or be moved.

The practice of Contemplative Dance and Authentic Movement is a form of moving meditation; an exploration of self, body, and space done in the presence of a witness. It is used by some as a spiritual practice, creating a connection between spirit and body; the material and the divine. For others it is a creative fountain that re-inspires, unearths new creative material, and removes creative blocks. And for many it is also a healing tool that bridges the gap between the conscious and unconscious, to explore the shadow, and reintegrate lost parts of ourselves.

This powerful practice will be offered on Sundays in Portland, Maine starting on January 6th. Each 90-minute session includes a guided movement warmup, a movement session, plus time for creative forming/journaling, and sharing of experience.

You will want to wear comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement. You may also want to bring a notebook or journal, and a water bottle. Students of all movement backgrounds are welcome. In order to facilitate free exploration we seek to create a safe space for all types of dancers and movement artists to explore creative expression. The class is open to all genders 18 or older.

Mysore Ashtanga Yoga — Richard Ray & Kate O'Donnell

- Mondays 7:30-9:30 AM - Richard Ray
- Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 AM - Kate O'Donnell
- Thursdays 7:30-9:30 AM - Kate O'Donnell
- Saturdays 8:00-10:00 AM - Richard Ray
 
Rate: $140 monthly includes 4 classes weekly.
Register via: website, email Kate & Rich

Experience for yourself the profound depth of transformation available through a steady and consistent yoga practice, guided by level 2 authorized teachers Rich Ray and Kate O’Donnell, who bring over 20 years of experience and embodied wisdom.

A monthly Mysore fee of $140 includes 4 classes weekly (that’s less than $8/class), on Saturdays 8:00-10:00 AM, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7:30-9:30 AM.

Expect schedule to expand in 2019.

Students may begin anytime between 7 and 8 AM, and will be guided individually through the practice in small increments. As more of the practice is mastered, the practice extends from 45 minutes up to one and a half hours, strength and flexibility increase, and eventually, practitioners enjoy a calm and steady mind.

This practice is appropriate for all levels and ages. Experienced students may drop in anytime, $18.

Level 1: Beginning Belly Dance — Rosa Noreen

Mon or Wed, 5:30-6:45 PM — New session starts January 7, 2019
Rate: $154/twelve-week session, early bird discount of $10 till December 21
Register via: website, email Rosa

Delve into movement, music, and tradition in a warm and supportive environment. Learn the belly dance vocabulary, put the movements together into combinations, and learn a full dance. We will also learn about finger cymbals and the rhythms of middle eastern dance. Total beginners welcome! Open to people of all genders.

Level 2: Continuing Belly Dance — Rosa Noreen

Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM — New session starts January 7, 2019
Rate: $178/twelve-week session, early bird discount of $10 till December 21
Register via: website, email Rosa

Students who have completed Level 1 are welcome to move into Level 2. In this class, we will build on the fundamentals learned in Level 1, adding layering, traveling steps, new movements and finger cymbal patterns. Students will also learn about must-know songs, and begin improvisation exercises. This class helps students grow into dancers, delving deeper into belly dance technique and musicality.

Ballet Basics for Adults — Rosa Noreen

Sundays, 9:30-10:45 AM
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM
Rate: $75/six-class card good for 8 weeks, $15/drop-in space permitting
Register via: website, email Rosa

Learn the fundamentals of ballet, covering a range of exercises to improve posture, flexibility and strength. All are welcome, ages 14+, whether you are new to dance, returning after a long time, or looking to cross-train. Please wear fitted clothing and leather or canvas ballet slippers (or socks for your first class). See the folks at Petit Jete Dance Boutique in Brunswick for help with shoes.

Embodied Meditation — Joie Grandbois

Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 PM - Last class December 4, 2018
Rate: $15/drop-in, $60/six-class card
Register via: website, email Joie

We live in a stressful world where our thoughts are often focused on past mistakes and worries about the future. We live in our heads and taking time for ourselves is generally an afterthought. Embodied Meditation is an hour, a once a week that takes you out of your thoughts and into the now of your body.

Guided by Joie Grandbois, each class begins with a meditative body check in followed by a moving meditation focused on creating connection, compassion, and love for yourself and your body. The class closes with a gentle affirmation to help you bring this sense of embodiment back into the world and through the rest of your week.

There will be time in class for journaling your experience. Moving meditation is accompanied by live music. One hour a week just for you and your body. Classes are open to adults (18+) of all genders.

Learn more and sign up through Joie's website today!

Latin Dance: Salsa — Anna & Lazaro - Starts January 8, 2019

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM - Starts January 8, 2019
Rate: First class just $9! $11/drop-in, $55/six-hour card
Register via: website, email Anna

Salsa Casino is a fun social dance originally from Cuba. Currently Salsa is one of the most popular Latin dances. In this class students will be introduced to the authentic Cuban Salsa.

Beginners and drop-ins welcome. No partner needed!

Latin Dance: Bachata — Anna & Lazaro

Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00 PM
Rate: First class just $9! $11/drop-in, $55/six-hour card
Register via: website, email Anna

Bachata is a sensual Latin dance, originally from Dominican Republic. Bachata is very popular across the world and has different variations. In this class we will introduce students to a sensual style Bachata, which is extremely popular in Spain.

Beginners and drop-ins welcome. No partner needed!

Mysore Ashtanga Yoga — Richard Ray & Kate O'Donnell

- Mondays 7:30-9:30 AM - Richard Ray
- Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 AM - Kate O'Donnell
- Thursdays 7:30-9:30 AM - Kate O'Donnell
- Saturdays 8:00-10:00 AM - Richard Ray
 
Rate: $140 monthly includes 4 classes weekly.
Register via: website, email Kate & Rich

Experience for yourself the profound depth of transformation available through a steady and consistent yoga practice, guided by level 2 authorized teachers Rich Ray and Kate O’Donnell, who bring over 20 years of experience and embodied wisdom.

A monthly Mysore fee of $140 includes 4 classes weekly (that’s less than $8/class), on Saturdays 8:00-10:00 AM, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7:30-9:30 AM.

Expect schedule to expand in 2019.

Students may begin anytime between 7 and 8 AM, and will be guided individually through the practice in small increments. As more of the practice is mastered, the practice extends from 45 minutes up to one and a half hours, strength and flexibility increase, and eventually, practitioners enjoy a calm and steady mind.

This practice is appropriate for all levels and ages. Experienced students may drop in anytime, $18.

Lunchtime Shimmy — Rosa Noreen

Wednesdays, 12:00-12:50 PM
Rate: $10/drop-in, $50/six-class card good for 8 weeks
Register via: website, email Rosa

Shake the midweek stress in this upbeat, fitness-style belly dance class! This drop-in class is different every week. Total beginners of all genders are welcome. Exercise or yoga wear, bare feet or soft-soled dance shoes.

Level 1: Beginning Belly Dance — Rosa Noreen

Mon or Wed 5:30-6:45 PM — New session starts January 9, 2019
Rate: $154/twelve-week session, early bird discount till December 21
Register via: website, email Rosa

Delve into movement, music, and tradition in a warm and supportive environment. Learn the belly dance vocabulary, put the movements together into combinations, and learn a full dance. We will also learn about finger cymbals and the rhythms of middle eastern dance. Total beginners welcome! Open to people of all genders.

Level 3: Int/Adv Belly Dance — Rosa Noreen

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM — New session starts January 9, 2019
Rate: $178/twelve-week session, early bird discount of $10 till December 21
Register via: website, email Rosa

Dancers who are ready for the next challenge in belly dance can take this class with Rosa's permission. Minimum one year of classes recommended. Email Rosa to request to join this class.

Mysore Ashtanga Yoga — Richard Ray & Kate O'Donnell

- Mondays 7:30-9:30 AM - Richard Ray
- Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 AM - Kate O'Donnell
- Thursdays 7:30-9:30 AM - Kate O'Donnell
- Saturdays 8:00-10:00 AM - Richard Ray
 
Rate: $140 monthly includes 4 classes weekly.
Register via: website, email Kate & Rich

Experience for yourself the profound depth of transformation available through a steady and consistent yoga practice, guided by level 2 authorized teachers Rich Ray and Kate O’Donnell, who bring over 20 years of experience and embodied wisdom.

A monthly Mysore fee of $140 includes 4 classes weekly (that’s less than $8/class), on Saturdays 8:00-10:00 AM, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7:30-9:30 AM.

Expect schedule to expand in 2019.

Students may begin anytime between 7 and 8 AM, and will be guided individually through the practice in small increments. As more of the practice is mastered, the practice extends from 45 minutes up to one and a half hours, strength and flexibility increase, and eventually, practitioners enjoy a calm and steady mind.

This practice is appropriate for all levels and ages. Experienced students may drop in anytime, $18.

Heretica: Dance Foundations — Joie Grandbois

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 PM - January 10-February 21
Rate: 7-week session, $70/advance, $90/door (no drop-ins)
Register via: website, email

Are you seeking a dance class that strengthens your spirit as well as your body?

Heretica: Dance Foundations is a class that provides the structure of an ongoing dance class, with the freedom to explore how your body wants to move. Drawing from a variety of contemporary dance styles, authentic movement, and deep improvisation this class is a seven-week movement exploration.

With class warmups that improve strength and flexibility; exploratory dance exercises to help you foster a seamless connection between mind and body; and cool downs that leave you centered and grounded, this class is your bridge between inspiration and movement. Plus, each week you will be offered optional out of class exercises that will help you build your movement practice at home.

You will want to wear comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement. You may also want to bring a notebook or journal, and a water bottle. Students of all movement backgrounds and levels are welcome to join the class. In order to facilitate free exploration we seek to create a safe space for all types of dancers and movement artists to explore creative expression. The class is open to all genders and movement forms.

Cuban Heat Dance Fitness — Lazaro

Thursdays, 6:45-7:45 PM
Rate: $9 first class, $40 five-class zumba card
Register via: website, email Anna / Lazaro

Get a total workout, combining all elements of fitness — cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy, and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. Come join Lazaro and and try his special Cuban style Zumba!

Click here to get a Cuban Heat class card!

Afro-Beats — Veeva Banga

Thursdays, 8:00-9:00 PM - Starts January 31, 2019
Rate: $75/six-class card good for 8 weeks, $15/drop-in
Register via: In-studio before class (new website coming soon!)

Afro-Beats is Veeva Banga's signature mixture of popular African dance moves and hip-hop. This upbeat and fun dance style will allow you to move your body in a new way. Above all, Afro-Beat is extremely fun!

No dance experience necessary. People of all levels, genders, and backgrounds are welcome. Start any time!

Currently there are no weekly classes on Fridays. Check the Events Page for special events!

Mysore Ashtanga Yoga — Richard Ray & Kate O'Donnell

- Mondays 7:30-9:30 AM - Richard Ray
- Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 AM - Kate O'Donnell
- Thursdays 7:30-9:30 AM - Kate O'Donnell
- Saturdays 8:00-10:00 AM - Richard Ray
 
Rate: $140 monthly includes 4 classes weekly.
Register via: website, email Kate & Rich

Experience for yourself the profound depth of transformation available through a steady and consistent yoga practice, guided by level 2 authorized teachers Rich Ray and Kate O’Donnell, who bring over 20 years of experience and embodied wisdom.

A monthly Mysore fee of $140 includes 4 classes weekly (that’s less than $8/class), on Saturdays 8:00-10:00 AM, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7:30-9:30 AM.

Expect schedule to expand in 2019.

Students may begin anytime between 7 and 8 AM, and will be guided individually through the practice in small increments. As more of the practice is mastered, the practice extends from 45 minutes up to one and a half hours, strength and flexibility increase, and eventually, practitioners enjoy a calm and steady mind.

This practice is appropriate for all levels and ages. Experienced students may drop in anytime, $18.

Latin Dance: Bachata — Anna & Lazaro

Saturdays, 5:00-6:00 PM - Starts October 6, 2018
Rate: First class just $9! $11/drop-in, $55/six-hour card
Register via: website, email Anna

Bachata is a sensual Latin dance, originally from Dominican Republic. Bachata is very popular across the world and has different variations. In this class we will introduce students to a sensual style Bachata, which is extremely popular in Spain.

Beginners and drop-ins welcome. No partner needed!

Latin Dance: Salsa — Anna & Lazaro

Saturdays, 6:00-7:00 PM
Rate: First class just $9! $11/drop-in, $55/six-hour card
Register via: website, email Anna

Salsa Casino is a fun social dance originally from Cuba. Currently Salsa is one of the most popular Latin dances. In this class students will be introduced to the authentic Cuban Salsa.

Beginners and drop-ins welcome. No partner needed!