Classes

Fall and winter sessions at the Hall of Mirrors, Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. All classes taught by Len and Ellen Kennedy.

T'ai Chi Ch'uan has existed since ancient times as a health exercise. Based on natural laws, it teaches relaxation, erases tension and boosts energy. It is a series of quiet, supple movements, the quiet to cultivate the spirit and the supple to cultivate the body. A gentle exercise performed in a calm and peaceful manner, it is suitable for young and old alike.

VenueHall of MirrorsInstructorsLen and Ellen Kennedy

Fall Term

Beginner

Fall T'ai Chi New Beginners

An ancient Chinese exercise for health and conscious relaxation, T'ai Chi is a series of quiet, slow and connected movements which cultivate the spirit and nurture the body. Beginning instruction in the principles and postures of Cheng Man-Ch'ing 37 posture Yang Style Short Form. Class will cover 1st third of form. A $20 fee for shoes is due to the instructor at the first class.

When: Saturdays, Sep 26 – Dec 19; No class Nov 28
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Tuition: $260; 12 Sessions · Minimum age 18
Instructor: Len & Ellen Kennedy

Intermediate / Advanced

Fall T'ai Chi Corrections

For Intermediate and Corrections students: instruction and review of the 37-posture form with emphasis on individual corrections, body alignment, meditation and form flow. Permission of Instructor is required.

When: Sundays, Sep 27 – Dec 20; No class Nov 29
Time: 9:30 – 11:00 am
Tuition: $320; 12 Sessions · Minimum age 18; Drop-in $30
Instructor: Len Kennedy

Beginner Friendly

Fall T'ai Chi Tuesday (Beginner Friendly)

Detailed instruction, refinement and practice of the Yang Style short form by Cheng Man-Ch'ing with an emphasis on individual corrections, body alignment, meditation and form flow.

When: Tuesdays, Sep 29 – Dec 8
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuition: $260; 12 Sessions · Minimum age 18; Drop-in $25
Instructor: Len Kennedy

Winter Term

Continuing Beginner

Winter T'ai Chi Continuing Beginners

Instruction in Cheng Man-Ch'ing's 37 posture Yang Style Short Form. For students who have had prior instruction in the Cheng Man-Ch'ing 37 posture Yang Style Short Form. Instruction will pick up from the previous New Beginners class, with extensive review of the first third and continue into the second third of the form.

When: Saturdays, Jan 9 – Mar 20
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Tuition: $238; 11 Sessions · Minimum age 18; Drop-in $25
Instructor: Len Kennedy

Intermediate / Advanced

Winter T'ai Chi Corrections

When: Sundays, Jan 10 – Mar 21
Time: 9:30 – 11:00 am
Tuition: $294; 11 Sessions · Minimum age 18; Drop-in $30
Instructor: Len Kennedy

Beginner Friendly

Winter T'ai Chi Tuesday (Beginner Friendly)

Detailed instruction, refinement and practice of the Yang Style short form by Cheng Man-Ch'ing with an emphasis on individual corrections, body alignment, meditation and form flow.

When: Tuesdays, Jan 12 – Mar 23
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuition: $238; 11 Sessions · Minimum age 18; Drop-in $25
Instructor: Len & Ellen Kennedy

Note: The Tuesday New Beginners class is not offered in the winter term due to use of space by camps. Daytime private classes are available — please contact Ellen.

Easy Online Registration

1Go to www.glenechotaichi.com
2Find your class and click "Register Here" — you'll be taken to the Glen Echo Park registration page for that class.
3Confirm it's the right class, then follow the prompts to register.

For more information, contact Ellen at emearskenn@aol.com

Class Information

Minimum age: 18

Location: Hall of Mirrors (Glen Echo Dance Studio)

What to wear: Clean, soft-soled shoes and comfortable clothing required. No tights, jeans, biker shorts, or bare feet. Shoes available for purchase from the instructor, $20.

Classes offered:

Form Corrections
Tuesdays (Beginner Friendly)
New Beginners
Continuing Beginners