Thank you for your interest in Cloud Hands T’ai Chi classes. We are now accepting registration for the April-July, 2013 session. The schedule is below.
April-July 2013 Class Schedule
The cost for a regular 12-week session is $225.00. Drop-in students are welcome for Corrections classes only, and need instructor permission; Drop-in fee is $23.00 per class.
Wednesday and Thursday classes may register directly though this site. All Strathmore/Bethesda Location classes (Sundays) must register online through CityDance or by calling 301-581-5204.
Please note: Beginner Part 1 Classes will not be offered in this session.
The next Beginners Part 1 class will be in September 2013. New students are welcome to take Beginners part 2 now and then take Part 1 in September.
Beginner Part 1 classes are for all new students. You do not need to have any prior experience with T’ai Chi. Beginner Part 1 classes introduce students to the “T’ai Chi Form,” or the choreography of 37 T’ai Chi movements and postures. In this class, students learn the 1st section of the form—the first 12 of 37 movements. Each class meets once a week for one hour, for twelve weeks.
Beginner Part 2 Classes
Part 2 classes are for students familiar with the first 12 movements. Part 2 classes continue T’ai Chi study with the 2nd section of the form—movements 13-24. Each class meets once a week for one hour, for twelve weeks.
Beginner Part 2, Silver Spring Location
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 24th–July 24th (No Classes July 3rd & July 17th)
Beginner Part 2, Chevy Chase Location
Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
April 25th–July 25th (No Classes July 4th & July 18th)
Beginner Part 2, Strathmore/Bethesda Location
Sundays, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
May 5th–July 28th (No Classes July 21st)
- June 2nd & June 16th classes will be held at Crossings in Silver Spring< (8505 Fenton St. #202 Silver Spring, MD 301-565-4924)
- June 9th classes will be held at Maryland Youth Ballet in Silver Spring
(926 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-608-2232)
Beginner Part 3 Classes
Part 2 classes are for students familiar with the first 24 movements. Part 3 classes continue T’ai Chi study with the 3rd/final section of the form—movements 25-37. Each class meets once a week for one hour, for twelve weeks.
Beginner Part 3, Silver Spring Location
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
April 24th–July 24th (No Classes July 3rd & July 17th)
Beginner Part 3, Chevy Chase Location
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
April 25th–July 25th (No Classes July 4th & July 18th)
Beginner Part 3, Strathmore/Bethesda Location
Sundays, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
May 5th–July 28th (No Classes July 21st)
- Classes on June 2nd & June 16th will be held at Crossings in Silver Spring
(8505 Fenton St. # 202 Silver Spring, MD 301-565-4924) - Classes on June 9th will be held at Maryland Youth Ballet in Silver Spring
(926 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-608-2232)
Corrections Classes (for continuing students)
Continuing students can refine and enhance their performance in this class. Students should be familiar with the entire choreography of the “T’ai Chi form.” This class covers the entire form of 37 movements.
NOTE: Any corrections Students can join the “Sensing Hands and Related Exercises” class at the Bethesda location (see below) from 10:00-11:00 am at CityDance, for an additional session fee of $70 ($295 total). If you are interested in this option, you can register through CityDance or email Michael Ward to arrange.
Corrections, Silver Spring Location
Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
April 24th–July 24th (No Classes July 3rd & July 17th)
Corrections, Chevy Chase Location
Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 p.m.
April 25th–July 25th (No Classes July 4th & July 18th)
Corrections, Strathmore/Bethesda Location
Sundays, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
May 5th–July 28th (No Classes July 21st)
- Classes on June 2nd & June 16th will be held at Crossings in Silver Spring
(8505 Fenton St. # 202 Silver Spring, MD 301-565-4924) - Classes on June 9th will be held at Maryland Youth Ballet in Silver Spring
(926 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-608-2232)
Corrections PLUS Sensing Hands and Related Exercises Class
Sensing Hands and Related Exercises classes are open to any student who is familiar with the entire T’ai Chi form and has instructor permission. These classes meet once a week for one hour, for twelve weeks. Sensing Hands students must also be enrolled in a Corrections class.
Corrections + Sensing Hands, Strathmore/Bethesda Location
Sundays, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
May 5th–July 28th (No Classes July 21st)
- Classes on June 2nd & June 16th will be held at Crossings in Silver Spring
(8505 Fenton St. # 202 Silver Spring, MD 301-565-4924) - Classes on June 9th will be held at Maryland Youth Ballet in Silver Spring
(926 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-608-2232)
Sword Students
Instructor permission is required to participate in the sword class. These classes meet once a week for 90 minutes, for twelve weeks.
Sword, STRATHMORE/BETHESDA LOCATION
Sundays, 6:30pm – 8pm
May 5th–July 28th
(Please note time change below on June 2, 9, 16)
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No Classes July 21st
- June 2nd & June 16th classes at Crossings in Silver Spring
(8505 Fenton St. # 202 Silver Spring, MD 301-565-4924) - Sword Classes at Crossings will meet from 1:00-2:30 pm
- June 9th classes at Maryland Youth Ballet in Silver Spring (926 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-608-2232)
- Sword Classes at Maryland Youth Ballet will meet from 1:00-2:30 pm