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 breakDecember 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