RTCCC Class Schedule

Winter 2025

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 for a description of our classes.

 

For virtual sessions contact john@rtccc.com

We have five, 10 week sessions a year:

  • July 29, 2024-Autumn

  • October 7, 2024 Fall

  • December 15, 2024
    two-week break

  • January 6, 2025 Winter

  • March 17, 2025 Spring

  • May 26, 2025 Summer

*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.

 

Winter 2025 Schedule

Entry LEVEL CLASSES ARE IN BOLD/ITALIC LETTERS

The Rochester Tai Chi Chuan Center teaches a number of styles of Tai Chi Chuan, but currently offers two entry level paths: William C. C. Chen’s Tai Chi Chuan and the Mainland 24 Tai Chi Chuan.



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)

11:45am - 12:45 pm Arlene Gashlin

  • 24 Simplified Posture Tai Chi Form - NEW Class!

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- Intermediate level, but open to all

11:15 am- 12:15 pm Brian Bruning

  • Chen Pan-ling Legacy Arts 1-Fundamentals of Bagua and XingI - 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

  • This continuing level is open to students who have completed the 1-60 form.

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.

6:15 - 7:15 pm Arlene Gashlin/Valerie Weyand

  • 24 Simplified Posture Tai Chi Form - NEW Class!

7:00 -8:00 pm Valerie Weyand

  • 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

  • Chen Pan Ling Legacy Arts 2 – External Forms- Intermediate level, but open to all

12:00 - 1:00 pm Brian Bruning

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

2:00 - 3:00 pm This Virtual Class is canceled until further notice. If interested please 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 - Unavailable This 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

9:00 - 10:30 am Brian Bruning

  • Chen Pan Ling Legacy Arts - Intermediate level, but open to all

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

11:00 am - 12:00 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

12:00 - 1:00pm Brian Bruning

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