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 […]

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 class is physically gentle with a focus on gradual increase in strength, range of motion, and mind-body connection.  Subtle practices with breath, visualization, and meditation infuse this experience. 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. […]

Tuesdays, October 10 - November 28 / 12:30pm - 3:30pm Get creative and explore the nature of clay, glazes, and hand-building ceramics methods including pinch pots, slabs, and coils. Peter is a talented instructor that can walk you through a simple project or support you in combining imagination and structure to invent your own pottery […]

Tuesdays from 4-4:45pm Ballet for children ages 3-5. Move and learn through the classic art of ballet! We will combine creativity, play, stretching, strength building and musicality using the language of ballet. Instructor Bridget Bartholome has been teaching young children for decades and is thrilled to offer a class in West Marin. $90 for each […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Mitten, A Christmas Performance for Families and Little OnesThe Dance Palace Presents a live, in-person workshop series followed by two performances of “The Mitten” starring your children 5-8 years old.  In this beloved and classic Christmas story, a little boy loses his mitten in a forest in the snow during a cold winter. One […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Dance Palace presents... The 51st Annual Artisan Craft & Holiday Fair Join us for lots of community merriment, discover beautiful treasures, munch on local food, and so much more! Free Admission! Friday, December 1, 4-9pmSaturday, December 2, 10am-5pmSunday, December 3, 10am-4pm

The Dance Palace presents... The 51st Annual Artisan Craft & Holiday Fair Join us for lots of community merriment, discover beautiful treasures, munch on local food, and so much more! Free Admission! Friday, December 1, 4-9pmSaturday, December 2, 10am-5pmSunday, December 3, 10am-4pm