Get moving in the galleries at the Center for the Arts! Join the Arts Council in person or from the comfort of your home for a variety of classes including Gyrotonic® Mat Class, Yoga Stretch & Flow, Samba no Pe.

 

The Arts & Wellness Series is a hybrid class offering. You can opt to join us at the Center for the Arts to participate in-person. If you prefer to participate remotely, you can tune in to the livestream of the class. Links will be sent a few days prior to each class. When you enroll in the classes, you will need to select either in-person or virtual. Virtual classes are not transferable as a limited number of spaces are available in the in-person offerings.

Each class is offered twice. You may enroll in one or both classes. If you would like to enroll in both classes, be sure to add each date to your cart as you are checking out in the Box Office. The price listed is per class. 

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The Arts & Wellness Series classes are for adults ages 18+.

 

CENTER FOR THE ARTS | 121 E. Main St. | Rock Hill, SC 29730​

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CLASS PRICES

          ACYC Members | $10 per class

          Non-members | $15 per class

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BOX OFFICE

online | yorkcountyarts.org

by phone | (803)328-2787

in person | Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730

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Sponsored by the Women's Club of York County

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TEACHERS | Interested in teaching classes in the Arts & Wellness Series at the Center for the Arts? 

Please contact Reba Bowens, rbowens@yorkcountyarts.org.

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GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDING CLASS

 

Please abide by the guidelines listed below when visiting the galleries and offices, or attending an art class or event hosted by the Arts Council of York County at the Center for the Arts and Gettys Art Center.

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All visitors must review the Arts Council's Policy and sign the Waiver: DOWNLOAD (PDF)

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Review the ACYC guidelines for visiting the Center for the Arts, Gettys Art Center, and for attending ACYC events: VISITATION GUIDELINES

  

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Arts & Wellness Classes

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GYROTONIC® Mat Class With Sarah Council

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CLASS TIME | 6 - 7 PM

CLASS DATES

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

REGISTRATION DEADLINE | Monday, January 4, 2021

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

REGISTRATION DEADLINE | Monday, January 25, 2021

PRICE PER CLASS

ACYC Members | $10 per class

Non-members | $15 per class

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This class will explore the GYROTONIC® Homework Series, an elegant progression that introduces the foundations of The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® method. This is a series that can be done at home using a chair and mat as a daily practice that offers opportunities to create space and decompression in the body while building strength and range of motion. This series is also particularly effective at down regulating the nervous system through utilizing breath and movement patterning to create a calm and resilient mind and body. During the classes participants will practice gentle spinal motions, learn tactile cues to increase awareness and Incorporate simple props (bands, light weights) to deepen their movement and understanding. 

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Sarah Council is a certified Gyrotonic® trainer, choreographer and the Artistic Director of Sarah Council Dance Projects. Find out more about Sarah and the Gyrotonic® Method at www.sarahcouncil.com.

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SKILL LEVEL | Beginner to Intermediate

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MAX. ENROLLMENT

    In Person | 15

    Virtual | Unlimited

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SUPPLIES & WHAT TO WEAR

• Yoga Mat (not provided)

• Chair (provided at the in-person classes)

• Exercise Bands (optional)

• Light Weights (optional)

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Introduction to Samba no Pe with Adriana Blanco

 

CLASS TIME | 6 - 7 PM

CLASS DATES

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

REGISTRATION DEADLINE | Monday, January 11, 2021

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

REGISTRATION DEADLINE | Monday, February 8, 2021

PRICE PER CLASS

ACYC Members | $10 per class

Non-members | $15 per class

 

Adriana is offering an introduction to Samba no Pe, a style of samba that originates from Carnaval culture in the cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. This class includes an exploration of the African-Brazilian historical origins, fundamental body movement that supports stylistic expression, footwork drilling, and the breakdown of the samba no pe step. This class will include a warm-up with body isolations, a fun and basic sequence, technique and a cool down. 

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Adriana Blanco is the Co-Director of the NC Brazilian Arts Project.

 

SKILL LEVEL | Beginner to Intermediate

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MAX. ENROLLMENT

    In Person | 15

    Virtual | Unlimited

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WHAT TO WEAR | Clothing that's comfortable to move in. 

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Yoga Stretch & Flow with Brittany Winans

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CLASS TIME | 6 - 7 PM

CLASS DATES

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

REGISTRATION DEADLINE | Monday, January 18, 2021

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

REGISTRATION DEADLINE | Monday, February 1, 2021

PRICE PER CLASS

ACYC Members | $10 per class

Non-members | $15 per class

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Yoga Stretch & Flow is a class that incorporates mindfulness, breathing, smooth transitions, and holding yoga postures. The first half of class will include a gentle flow to move and energize the body, and the last half of class will be slower, with grounding poses that help to release tension in the body.  Expect leg, hip, back, and shoulder openings with longer holds to gain stretch and increased mobility. Find true balance in this moving meditation. Modifications are offered to allow for all skill levels.

 

SKILL LEVEL | Beginner to Intermediate

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MAX. ENROLLMENT

    In Person | 15

    Virtual | Unlimited

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SUPPLIES (not provided)

• Yoga Mat​

• Yoga Block (optional)

• Yoga Strap (optional)

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