Free activities for the whole family in the new NAC
All activities are free, bilingual, available on a drop-in basis and open to all ages.
GYROKINESIS® Class
12 :00 pm – 1:00 pm
Susan Glass & Arni Thorsteinson Staircase
Join NAC Teaching Artist, Siôned Watkins in a class that will leave you feeling refreshed and calm! Participants will be seated during this class that focuses on breath and mobilizing the spine.
The GYROKINESIS® Method is a method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. It is an original and unique method, which coordinates movement, breath and mental focus.
Siôned Watkins is a professional dancer, choreographer and the Education Associate and Teaching Artist for NAC Dance. Bringing over 25 years of professional dance experience to her teachings, Siôned is also a licensed and certified Instructor and Pre-Trainer in GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® movement methodology.
As well as teaching for the NAC, Sioned currently teaches at UOttawa and Propeller Dance Company and is the Associate Producer of the Canada Dance Festival.
Bollywood Choreography Class
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
City Room
Learn Bollywood choreography by Roger Sinha under the direction of Marie-Michelle Darveau.
Open Gospel Choir Rehearsal
2:30 pm – 4:00pm
Susan Glass & Arni Thorsteinson Staircase
Join Paul Wilson from the Academy Choir of Ottawa in a gospel choir rehearsal. Open to everyone.