RTCCC Class Schedule Spring 2024

STEP 1:

Choose a Primary & any Secondary classes from the below schedule, then register to secure a place in your desired class(es).

Visit our > Curriculum < page to learn more about our practice.

 

For virtual sessions contact john@rtccc.com

We have five, 10 week sessions a year:

  • March 11, 2024 Spring

  • May 20, 2024 - Summer

  • July 29, 2024-Autumn

  • October 7, 2024 Fall

  • December 16, 2024
    two-week break

  • December 30, 2024 Winter

*Please note: to adhere to safe distancing requirements, there may be caps on how many students may register for each in-house class.

Scheduled workshops may supersede
some Saturday & Sunday classes.

 

Spring 2024 Schedule

Entry LEVEL CLASSES ARE IN BOLD/ITALIC LETTERS


MONDAY

9:15-10:15 am Mike Bartnicki / John Wagner

  • Wm. Chen 60 Movement Yang Form - Postures 1-20

9:15-10:15 am Arlene Gashlin

  • Wm. Chen Yang Style Long Form - Postures 1-132(New Students)

  • If you have completed Master Chen’s 1-60 Form and are looking to expand it, this is the next step.

10:30-11:30 am John Wagner / Mike Bartnicki

  • Wm. Chen 60 movement Yang Style Form - Postures 21-60 - Continuing level

10:30-11:30 am Arlene Gashlin

  • Wm. Chen Yang Style Long Form - Postures 1-132(Returning Students)

11:45-12:45 am Sarah Hawley / Arlene Gashlin

  • Exploring Swimming Dragon Taiji

6:00 - 7:00 pm John Wagner

  • Wm. Chen 60 Movement Yang Form - Postures 1-20

7:10 - 8:10 pm John Wagner

  • Wm Chen 60 Movement Yang - Postures 1- 60 Continuing and Advanced level. We explore form and function.

TUESDAY

10:00 am - 11:00 am - Brian Bruning

  • Chen Pan-ling T'ai Chi Ch'uan Long Form- All levels

11:15 am- 12:15 pm Brian Bruning

  • Chen Pan-ling Legacy Arts Fundamentals 1 - Intermediate level, but open to all

10:00 - 11:00 am Virtual Class contact John at john@rtccc.com

  • Wm. Chen 60 Movement Yang Form - Postures 21-60 continuing level

4:00 - 5:00 pm Guy Prentice

  • Sun Style Taijiquan - Traditional Long Form

5:15 - 6:15 pm Kathy Gill, Marian Early - contact Marian at: i_printphotos@frontiernet.net

Exploring Tai Chi Chuan from the inside out.
Based on the teachings of Grandmaster William C. C. Chen. To enhance breathing and awareness, we will begin with a brief stillness practice.

7:00 - 8:00 pm Valerie Weyand

Masks Are Required!

  • Wm. Chen 60 Movement Yang Form-Postures  21-60 continuing level.

WEDNESDAY

5:00- 6:00 pm Tom Loughborough

  • Wm. Chen 60 Movement Yang Form - Postures 1-20 For first time and continuing students.

5:00 - 6:00 pm John Wagner

  • Wm Chen 60 Movement Yang Form - Postures 21-60 Continuing Level

6:00 - 7:00 pm Frank LaManna & John Wagner

  • Exploring Function

THURSDAY

9:30-10:30 am Bob Hall

  • Liangong - all levels

10:45 - 11:45 am Brian Bruning

  • Tai Chi for Meditation - Intermediate level, but open to all

2:00 - 3:00 pm Virtual Class contact John at john@rtccc.com

  • Wm. Chen 60 Movement Yang Form - Postures 1-20 First time and Continuing level

5:30 - 6:30pm Kathy Gill

  • "Qigong is vast and includes developing internal mindful awareness which enhances Taiji. Explore breathing, stillness and movement practices to dispel toxicity and fill areas that are depleted."

6:30 - 7:30 pm Marian Early -Not available for Winter Session

  • Open practice, by appointment - 24 hours’ notice required Contact Marian at:  i_printphotos@frontiernet.net

    Looking for extra time to practice in the studio?  Have questions about the form?  Marian will be available to answer questions and provide guidance for your practice.  Free to currently registered students. Drop in rate for non-registered students - $16.00 per class.

FRIDAY

3:30 - 4:30 pm John Wagner

  • Cheng Hsin - Peter Ralston Mini set. Explore the 7 postures and 5 principles. Liangong Series 2 exercises

SATURDAY

8:30 - 10:00 am Jim Ransom - NEW CLASS! Open to registered students of the Center.

FUN-damentals of T'ai Chi - This satellite class of the Rochester T'ai Chi Chuan Center meets Saturday mornings 8:30-10:00. The class will teach traditional Chinese health and longevity exercises and authentic Chen Pan Ling T'ai Chi fundamentals and is suitable for all student levels.

The class is held at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word, on the corner of East Avenue and Goodman Street. Entrance and free parking in the rear, off Goodman St. Please be there ahead of time as the door is always locked.

9:00 - 10:00 am Joe Hennekey

  • FUNdamental Principles & Postures
    This class will focus on the fundamental principles of the Wm. Chen 60 Movement Yang T'ai Chi Form by repetitive practice of individual postures.

10:15 - 11:15 am John Wagner

  • Wm. Chen 60 Movement Yang Form - Postures 1-20 For first time and continuing students

10:15 - 11:15 am Nina Varon

  • Wm Chen 60 Movement Yang Form - Postures 21-60 Continuing Level

11:30 - 12:30 pm Brian Bruning

  • Refinement of 24 Posture Taiji and 4/8 Direction Forms

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Frank LaManna & John Wagner

  • Exploring Function

12:30 - 1:30 pm John Wagner

  • Wm Chen Sword / Peter Ralston Sword

12:30 - 1:30pm Brian Bruning

  • Balance and Leg Strength Training - Intermediate level, but open to all