Big Woods Movement Collective
Big Woods classes are here! See more details and sign up at bigwoodscollective.org!
For drop-in classes, pre-registration is not necessary unless noted.
Para las clases sin cita previa, no es necesaria la preinscripción a menos que se indique lo contrario.
Folklórico Advanced
to be continued in Fall ’25
In this multi-generational class, students will develop skills in footwork and ensemble as they learn dances from Guerrero, Sinaloa, and Jalisco. Shoes and costumes will be provided on loan for all children, as well as practice skirts for girls. Adults are expected to provide their own shoes and skirts as needed.
Folklórico Advanced: In this 90-minute class, students will polish and expand their skills in footwork, ensemble, and choreography as they learn dances from Veracruz and other Mexican states. Folklórico Advanced is taught by Ana Baez Fredrickson in Spanish and English and is open to experienced students ages 12 and up, or with permission of the instructor. The students are expected to provide their own shoes and practice skirts as needed. New students will be accepted in September, and then again in January. Saturday mornings, 10:00 am to 11:30 am. 10 sessions: Sep. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6. $10 each class, collected at class.
Class Leader/Facilitator: Ana Baez Fredrickson
Folklórico Beginner and Intermediate
to be continued in Fall ’25
Students will develop body awareness, alignment, and posture while learning fun dances from Jalisco and Sinaloa as well as other famous dances from Mexico. Shoes and costumes will be provided on loan for all children, as well as practice skirts for girls.
Folklórico Beginner and Intermediate: In this multi-generational, multi-level class, students will develop skills in footwork and ensemble as they learn dances from Veracruz and other dances in the standard repertory of Baile Folklórico. Shoes and costumes will be provided on loan for all children, as well as practice skirts for girls. Adults are expected to provide their own shoes and skirts as needed. This class is taught by Ana Baez Fredrickson in Spanish and English. Dancers of all experience levels are welcome, ages 5 and up. New students will be accepted in September and October, and then again in January. Saturday mornings, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. 10 sessions: Sep. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6. $7 each class, collected at class.
Class Leader/Facilitator: Ana Baez Fredrickson
Zumba
Wake yourself up with this easy-to-follow dance workout that boosts your body from top to bottom! Led by Victoria Nolasco, Zumba improves cardiovascular health, tones and builds strong bones and muscles, and relieves stress. It’s also a great way to engage in positive social interaction with others!
¡Despiértese con este ejercicio de baile fácil de seguir que estimula su cuerpo de arriba a abajo! Dirigido por Victoria Nolasco, Zumba mejora la salud cardiovascular, tonifica y desarrolla huesos y músculos fuertes y alivia el estrés. ¡También es una excelente manera de participar en una interacción social positiva con los demás!
Sundays | 8-9am (Free)
Wednesdays | 6-7pm (Donation)
Fridays | 6:00-7:00pm (Donation)
Guild Art Studio
Class Leader/Facilitator: Victoria Nolasco
