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 *Instructor led classes are held independently at the […]

The West Marin Contact Improvisation Jam (WMCIJ)— Every first Sunday of the month from 11am-1:30pm.  $15-$20. After a period 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. All kinds of movers are […]

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 Patel.  Her years in dance and Tai […]

Coding students learn to develop games or apps from the ground up! In person instruction. Grades 3 - 8. Scholarships available. ---- ¡Los estudiantes de codificación aprenden a desarrollar juegos o aplicaciones desde cero! Instrucción en persona. Grados 3 - 8. Becas disponibles.

Private class *This event is a rental and held independently at the community center.  Contact the organizer directly for up-to-date information and questions, COVID policies, etc.  Masks are still required in the common spaces.

Pilates with Lorraine Fisher-Smith* - In Person & 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 […]

This one hour practice is infused with pranayama (breath work) and meditation.  It offers a gentle vinyasa, and gradual warming into classical asana.  Registration is required.  Thank you to the West Marin Fund for sponsoring this collaboration between the Dance Palace and EAH Housing.  Free, but registration is required. To register please contact Noele at […]

Aikido is a martial art that seeks to resolve conflict by creating harmony. It helps children develop self-confidence, courage, and body awareness. Ages 7-12. Fall 2023 Session 1: September 12 - October 24, 7 weeks for $80 Fall 2023 Session 2: November 7 - December 12, 6 weeks for $70 To register, contact Ruth Lopez […]

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 – 6:45pm For more information, contact Bruce Fox. *Instructor […]

Tuesdays, September 19 - October 17 (5 weeks) Dance Palace Board Room $100, plus materials This class is aimed at advanced beginners and intermediate Spanish speakers. A basic vocabulary of at least 100 words and a grasp of the fundamentals of basic verb tenses and sentence structure are recommended. Course led by Mark & Laura […]

Private meetings *This event is held independently at the community center.  Please contact the organizer directly for up-to-date information regarding the event.

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 […]

A multicultural art program taught at the Dance Palace for children ages 7-12. 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 […]

Deep Flow Yoga with TrishnaWednesdays 6:00-7:30 pm Please follow this link to sign up by the month or for individual classes. In this Community Class offering we practice in the spirit of generosity or Dāna (Saṃskṛta).Essentially, by donation! Even if you will not pay online, please follow the above link for your first class with me so […]

Private Use

For information, please contact Noele at Walnut Place. *This event is held independently at the community center.  Please contact the organizer directly for up-to-date information regarding the event, including mask policies.   

A FREE developmental playgroup for children 0-3 years of age and their parents, caregivers and families. Provided by a partnership between the Dance Palace and Parent Services Project. 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 […]

Singing in a choir is a wonderful way for kids to begin their musical training. There are many benefits helping them develop musically, socially, and intellectually. Fall 2023 Session: Thursdays, 3:15pm to 4:15pm - September 7 through November 30; no class on October 19 or November 23. Performance at the Dance Palace Holiday Craft Fair […]

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 […]

The Importance of Being Earnest, a Live Reading This is a benefit for the Dance Palace. The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde. Performed in the salon-styled church space venue over tea and cucumber sandwiches, our intimate audience will relish the bon mots and delicate […]

Join us for the conversation we don’t usually have about housing segregation Leah Rothstein, co-author of Just Action, will be in West Marin on Oct 7 to discuss how we came to be such a segregated society and what we can do to begin to change this. Racialdisparities in economic opportunity, affordable housing, jobs, education, […]