Arlington Community Education

Enjoy some of ballroom’s most popular social dances. Whether you want to float like Fred and Ginger or put a little sexy hip action into those Latin dances, come join in the dancing fun. Couples and singles are welcome. Beginning: We will break down the basics of footwork, musicality, and partnering in swing, salsa, rumba, and more. Two left feet? No rhythm? No problem! Once you learn the basic steps, you’ll be able to spice up any dance floor you step on. Travelling 2nd week of June, makeup June 5 if needed Continuing: Ready to move past the basics? We will cover a variety of moves, like crossovers, turns, and combinations, to up your dance game. We will also dive into more styling and technique to give you a more polished look.

Ignite warmth in your body and move with your breath as we playfully explore standing postures, arm balances, and creative twists and stretches. Designed for those with some prior yoga experience, this class will gradually build heat, maintaining a steady flow before winding down with deep stretches and a grounding savasana. Get ready to move, breathe, and stoke your inner fire. Recommended props: Mat- Blocks- Strap

Keep your inner child alive, enhance your coordination, and immerse yourself in a new form of expression as you learn to maneuver a hula hoop around and away from your body. Learn mesmerizing off-body tricks like isolations, escalators, weaves, and folds, then focus on creating seamless sequences to unlock a zen-like flow state. Hoops will be provided, and you’ll be able to take one home to practice between classes.

There’s more to running than just “left, right, left, right, left, right.” Stretching, strengthening, and core control are all important parts of a healthy and balanced running regimen. But it really starts with your mind. We’ll show you how easy and simple it can be to establish a daily fitness routine. Classes stress proper running form, focusing on the lower back and core muscles. Learn how to track miles using your device or an old-fashioned notebook to achieve your fitness goals. Most classes meet at Spy Pond. Fit to 5K: Get strong and stay injury-free in this slow-moving, safely-progressing, and endurance-building nine-week running program, which builds up to a 5K (3.1 miles) we’ll run together. Fit to 4K: Not ready to commit to a 5K? This class focuses on overall fitness and concludes with a 4K (2.5 miles) we’ll run at Fresh Pond on the Saturday after the last class.

Enjoy a slow flow yoga practice that integrates movement with breath. Move through fluid sequences of sun salutations and standing or seated postures designed to improve physical health, reduce stress, enhance sleep, and deepen mindfulness. The pace will be slower, with longer holds to focus on the connection between breath and movement. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your mat (props are optional).