Tai Chi for Health
Start your day with intention or unwind into the evening with the gentle, flowing movements of Tai Chi.
Ages 18+
Location: Dance Room
*Fees are paid monthly
Designed for beginners, this class focuses on foundational movements, balance, flexibility, and mindful movement in a supportive environment.
| BEGINNER CLASS TIMES |
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| TUESDAYS: 9 AM - 10 AM |
| THURSDAYS: 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM |
| THURSDAYS: 7 PM - 8 PM |
Take your Tai Chi practice to the next level with more advanced movements and techniques, including the Long Form. Participants must be proficient, have passed the Short Form certification, and receive approval from instructor Dawn Avalon prior to registration.
| ADVANCED CLASS TIME |
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| TUESDAYS - 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM |
Register for Tai Chi
| DATES | Tues | Thurs | DATES | Tues | Thurs |
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| 9/1 - 9/29 | $50 | $40 | 12/1 - 12/22 | $40 | $30 |
| 10/1 - 10/29 | $40 | $50 | 1/5 - 1/26 | $40 | $40 |
| 11/3 - 11/24 | $40 | $30 | 2/2 - 2/23 | $40 | $40 |
Find your flow, breathe deeply, and enjoy the restorative benefits of Tai Chi.
Please note: All classes require a minimum number of participants to run. If enrollment is low, the CSD or instructor may cancel the session.
I became interested in Tai Chi about 35 years ago, wanting an exercise I could do for the rest of my life. At that time, I lived in another state, and unfortunately there were no teachers available. I tried to learn using videos, but found this very unsuccessful. When I moved here 28 years ago, I found that Grandmaster Henry Look lived and taught in the area. I immediately signed up for a class in El Dorado Hills. In 2007, he certified me as an instructor. I taught sporadically for a while and then began teaching classes at Cameron Park Community Center 8 years ago.
I teach a form of Tai Chi called Guan Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan; it originated in China and was introduced to San Francisco in 1965.