Events Search and Views Navigation
September 2021
Bruce Mitchell – September Dance Palace Lobby Artist
Bruce Mitchell - September Dance Palace Lobby Artist Bruce began teaching himself how to use a wood lathe in 1977 and drew inspiration for his early turned vessels from the ceramic traditions of China, Japan and Korea. As Bruce developed his technique with those refined, classic forms, he began to explore the sculptural potential of those vessels, carving into the surfaces to produce a unique genre of sculptural vessels. A number of those works are now in the permanent collections…
Find out more »Tai Chi with Ellen Serber – IN PERSON & Outdoors
We practice outside, behind the Dance Palace. Warm-up and practice of Tai Chi set as taught by Sifu Kuo Lien Ying, who certified Ellen to teach in 1978. Shaolin and weapons sets for advanced students. New students are taught individually. Please contact Ellen at serber@mac.com before attending. $45 monthly
Find out more »Floating Island Sangha led by Carrie & Stuart Kutchins – ONLINE via Zoom
Floating Island Sangha led by Carrie & Stuart Kutchins Mondays at 8:30am Silent meditation followed by discussion (via Zoom). Please email Carrie at carrieninen@att.net for information. Donations are appreciated.
Find out more »Yoga with Ellen Serber – IN PERSON
IN PERSON AT THE DANCE PALACE **Masks are required indoors regardless of vaccination status, per Marin County Public Health Order. (08/03/21)** Start date subject to change; contact the instructor for more information. Stretching and strenghtening the body. Balancing. Gaining range of motion in the joints. Practicing awareness. Joining together, once more, to breathe and let go of stress. Ellen has been teaching since 1970. She was certified in the Iyengar tradition and has also studied for many years with Ramanand…
Find out more »Pilates with Lorraine Fisher-Smith – ONLINE via Zoom
West Marin personal trainer, yoga and Pilates instructor Lorraine Fisher-Smith guides a morning Pilates class. Pilates builds a strong core to promote good posture and prevent injury, and this class brings a focus on that strength for its practical application to our daily lives. Along with core, students learn how to isolate lesser-known muscles in exercises for a more well-rounded and balanced strength. Movements are deliberate and intentional, and the pace is moderate. Lorraine enjoys sharing her knowledge of anatomy and understanding…
Find out more »Yoga with Elizabeth Barnet – ONLINE via Zoom
Yoga with Elizabeth Barnet - ongoing This class includes flow yoga (vinyasana) as well as focused and sustained poses, including some advanced work. Please sign in at least 5 minutes before start. I will sign in by 8:45am. Recommended props: sticky mat, yoga belt or similar strap, foam or wooden blocks, firm blankets and/or yoga bolster. Elizabeth’s yoga classes will continue online for now, but private sessions or small group sessions can be arranged to supplement the online classes and…
Find out more »Baby Gym – NEW TIME – IN PERSON
A FREE developmental playgroup for children 0-3 years of age and their parents, caregivers and families. Come together to play, learn and prepare your child for success in school and life with intentional, developmentally-appropriate learning experiences. Through these experiences, your child will be using language to communicate with peers and family members, build connections, friendships and you will grow a circle of mutual support among others with young children. Enjoy: Circle time (stories, music, movement)Activities (fine motor skill development, colors,…
Find out more »Aikido for Kids with Ruth Lopez – Session 1 – IN PERSON
Aikido is the only martial art that seeks to resolve conflict without harming the attacker. Children find that aikido helps them learn to get along, build self-confidence, develop focus, good manners, and calmness. Training developed physical coordination and balance. Tuesdays, 4-5pm, class for ages 7 and up. Class size is limited to ensure social distancing. Masks required as a form of self defense; masks are how we defend ourselves, and protect others, from the coronavirus. Contact Ruth Lopez to register,…
Find out more »Aikido with Bruce Fox – IN PERSON
IN PERSON at the Dance Palace **Masks are required indoors regardless of vaccination status, per Marin County Public Health Order. (08/03/21)** Start date subject to change; contact the instructor for more information. Aikido is a non-aggressive form of self-defense that emphasizes the control of the self as the path to control of a situation. Wear loose clothing or martial arts gi. Cost $5 mat fee per session. Sensei is Bruce Fox, Godan in Seidokan Aikido. Ongoing Tuesdays, 5:30pm -…
Find out more »Baby Gym – ONLINE via ZOOM
A FREE developmental playgroup for children 0-3 years of age and their parents, caregivers and families. Come together to play, learn and prepare your child for success in school and life with intentional, developmentally-appropriate learning experiences. Through these experiences, your child will be using language to communicate with peers and family members, build connections, friendships and you will grow a circle of mutual support among others with young children. Enjoy: Circle time (stories, music, movement)Activities (fine motor skill development, colors,…
Find out more »After School Art (Grades 2-6) – IN PERSON
A multicultural art program taught in both English and Spanish for children. Artists of many cultures will be invited to participate. The children will use two- and three-dimensional media—painting, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry, and textiles— to develop their own unique expressions. Visits to local galleries are included. A snack is provided before class. Enrollment is limited. To register call 663-8995. Session B: Thursdays, grades 2-6, 3:30pm-4:30pm, September 9-30, 4 classes for $40 SPACE LIMITED, masks required
Find out more »Zumba with Gina Tanner & Chrissy Costello – IN PERSON
IN PERSON AT THE DANCE PALACE ZUMBA with Gina Tanner and Chrissy Costello ZUMBA is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training, alternating fast & slow rhythms, and resistance training. We absolutely love teaching Zumba classes. The reason is simple: Every class feels like a party! We are currently licensed to teach Zumba. Come join us! We guarantee you will have a blast! If you have questions, don't hesitate to…
Find out more »October 2021
Yoga with Elizabeth Barnet – ONLINE via Zoom
ONLINE via Zoom Continuing Yoga Classes on Friday Mornings. These classes included gentle warm ups and stretches, standing poses, and some resting poses. The pacing is rhythmic. Focus on strength, stretch, relaxation, and breathing. Basic props needed include sticky mat, firm blankets, a strap, and a bolster if you have one. A wall or chair is also helpful for some poses. (Please let me know if you need these or if you have any questions.)Elizabeth’s yoga classes will continue online…
Find out more »West Marin Improvisational Contact Jam – IN PERSON
**Masks are required indoors regardless of vaccination status, per Marin County Public Health Order. (08/03/21)** Start date subject to change; contact the facilitator for more information. The West Marin Contact Improvisation Jam (WMCIJ)— Every first Sunday of the month from 11am-1:30pm. September through December, 2021. $15-$20. After a year of little play and touch, the WMCJ offers a much needed opportunity to move and reconnect with others while exploring the principles of contact improvisation—shared weight, touch, movement awareness—with ease and curiosity.…
Find out more »Pilates with Lorraine Fisher-Smith – IN PERSON
START DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PENDING MASK MANDATE West Marin personal trainer, yoga and Pilates instructor Lorraine Fisher-Smith guides a morning Pilates class. Pilates builds a strong core to promote good posture and prevent injury, and this class brings a focus on that strength for its practical application to our daily lives. Along with core, students learn how to isolate lesser-known muscles in exercises for a more well-rounded and balanced strength. Movements are deliberate and intentional, and the pace is moderate. Lorraine…
Find out more »Point Reyes Village Association Meeting
**Start date subject to change; in person meetings will not start until after mask mandate is rescinded.** The village association meets on the second Thursday of every month. Contact tracing
Find out more »After School Art (Grades 2-6) – IN PERSON
A multicultural art program taught in both English and Spanish for children. Artists of many cultures will be invited to participate. The children will use two- and three-dimensional media—painting, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry, and textiles— to develop their own unique expressions. Visits to local galleries are included. A snack is provided before class. Enrollment is limited. To register call 663-8995. Thursdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm, October 13-November 3 - 4 classes for $40 SPACE IS LIMITED, masks required Start date subject to change; contact…
Find out more »Women’s Collaborative Dance – IN PERSON
START DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE; CLASS WILL NOT START UNTIL AFTER THE MASK MANDATE IS RESCINDED. IN PERSON AT THE DANCE PALACE A co-creative music movement experience exploring individual creativity and open-ended improvisational structures. Join us for self-discovery and play! No dance experience necessary! $25 per month or $10 for drop-ins. Scholarships available. Wednesdays, on-going, 5:30pm – 7:00pm Contact: Laura Natkins (415) 519-4302 **Contact tracing will be required upon entry to each class.**
Find out more »Aikido for Kids with Ruth Lopez – Session 2 – IN PERSON
Aikido is the only martial art that seeks to resolve conflict without harming the attacker. Children find that aikido helps them learn to get along, build self-confidence, develop focus, good manners, and calmness. Training developed physical coordination and balance. Tuesdays, 4-5pm, class for ages 7 and up. Class size is limited to ensure social distancing. Masks required as a form of self defense; masks are how we defend ourselves, and protect others, from the coronavirus. Contact Ruth Lopez to register,…
Find out more »Point Reyes Books presents Rebecca Solnit and Jenny Odell in Conversation
Point Reyes Books presents Rebecca Solnit and Jenny Odell in conversation about Solnit's latest book, Orwell's Roses. Proof of vaccination status required for all attendees; contact tracing sign-in required. Depending on County guidelines, masks may also be required. Please reserve your spot early, as we expect to sell out quickly. We will also provide a streaming option for those unable to make it in-person. Tickets are $28+tax; each ticket includes a copy of Orwell's Roses. Register via Eventbrite by clicking…
Find out more »November 2021
Marin County Parks Meeting
Marin County Parks meeting regarding the Millerton Point Boat Launch
Find out more »Zumba with Gina Tanner & Chrissy Costello – IN PERSON
IN PERSON AT THE DANCE PALACE ZUMBA with Gina Tanner and Chrissy Costello ZUMBA is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training, alternating fast & slow rhythms, and resistance training. We absolutely love teaching Zumba classes. The reason is simple: Every class feels like a party! We are currently licensed to teach Zumba. Come join us! We guarantee you will have a blast! If you have questions, don't hesitate to…
Find out more »Zumba with Gina Tanner & Chrissy Costello – IN PERSON
IN PERSON AT THE DANCE PALACE ZUMBA with Gina Tanner and Chrissy Costello ZUMBA is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training, alternating fast & slow rhythms, and resistance training. We absolutely love teaching Zumba classes. The reason is simple: Every class feels like a party! We are currently licensed to teach Zumba. Come join us! We guarantee you will have a blast! If you have questions, don't hesitate to…
Find out more »Circuit Training & Body Toning with Cathy Davis – NEW CLASS – IN PERSON
**Masks are required indoors regardless of vaccination status, per Marin County Public Health Order. (08/03/21)** Start date subject to change; contact the instructor for more information. IN PERSON AT THE DANCE PALACE Circuit Training & Body Toning with Cathy Davis Mondays, 6:00pm-7:00pm Join Cathy Davis for a booty blasting, body-rockin’, heart-pumping get fit class. Circuit training, with a focus on glutes and getting you those 6-pack abs! Contact Cathy Davis to register for class, and to get fee information. (415)…
Find out more »January 2022
Aikido with Ruth Lopez – Session 3 – IN PERSON
Aikido is the only martial art that seeks to resolve conflict without harming the attacker. Children find that aikido helps them learn to get along, build self-confidence, develop focus, good manners, and calmness. Training developed physical coordination and balance. Tuesdays, 4-5pm, class for ages 7 and up. Class size is limited to ensure social distancing. Masks required as a form of self defense; masks are how we defend ourselves, and protect others, from the coronavirus. Contact Ruth Lopez to register,…
Find out more »February 2022
Aikido for Kids with Ruth Lopez – Session 4 – IN PERSON
Aikido is the only martial art that seeks to resolve conflict without harming the attacker. Children find that aikido helps them learn to get along, build self-confidence, develop focus, good manners, and calmness. Training developed physical coordination and balance. Tuesdays, 4-5pm, class for ages 7 and up. Class size is limited to ensure social distancing. Masks required as a form of self defense; masks are how we defend ourselves, and protect others, from the coronavirus. Contact Ruth Lopez to register,…
Find out more »April 2022
Aikido for Kids with Ruth Lopez – Session 5 – IN PERSON
Aikido is the only martial art that seeks to resolve conflict without harming the attacker. Children find that aikido helps them learn to get along, build self-confidence, develop focus, good manners, and calmness. Training developed physical coordination and balance. Tuesdays, 4-5pm, class for ages 7 and up. Class size is limited to ensure social distancing. Masks required as a form of self defense; masks are how we defend ourselves, and protect others, from the coronavirus. Contact Ruth Lopez to register,…
Find out more »
June 2022
Pilates with Lorraine Fisher-Smith
West Marin personal trainer, yoga and Pilates instructor Lorraine Fisher-Smith guides a morning Pilates class. Pilates builds a strong core to promote good posture and prevent injury, and this class brings a focus on that strength for its practical application to our daily lives. Along with core, students learn how to isolate lesser-known muscles in exercises for a more well-rounded and balanced strength. Movements are deliberate and intentional, the pace is moderate. Lorraine enjoys sharing her knowledge of anatomy and understanding of…
Find out more »