Classes at the Wortham
Ongoing Classes: Prioritize your health and wellness with a revolving series of ongoing classes for lifelong learners in yoga, dance, meditation, and more. Learn more below about Community Classes and offerings led by Stewart/Owen Dance.
Ongoing classes are held in the Henry LaBrun Studio. Please access the Wortham Center from the breezeway on 18 Biltmore Ave. between Marble Slab Creamery and White Duck Taco. Once you enter the front courtyard, signs will direct you to the studio door to the left. Parking information can be found here.
Master Classes: Click here for the chance to learn from nationally touring, world-renowned artists in pop-up Master Classes each season in music, dance, theatre, and more.
COMMUNITY CLASSES
Community classes are free to the public. Donations to the Y.E.S. Fund are encouraged. No registration is necessary. Participate every week or drop in when you are available!
Adult Beginning/Intermediate Ballet, Ages 18+
Mondays from 6:45 – 8:15 p.m., through Dec. 19 (no class Oct. 31 or Nov. 14) in the Henry LaBrun Studio
This donation-based class taught by Allison Hertzberg is perfect for adults getting started or revisiting ballet again after many years. With a focus on alignment, technique, and movement quality, dancers will move through basic barre and center exercises, building on foundational steps and choreography. All levels are welcome, though a basic understanding of ballet principles is useful.
Free! Donations to the Y.E.S. Fund are encouraged.
Gentle Yoga with Miranda Watson
Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Henry LaBrun Studio
FREE – Ongoing
Miranda guides students through a slow and fluid sequence of postures that encourage improved flexibility, range of motion, balance, coordination, and strength. No experience necessary.
Free! Donations to the Y.E.S. Fund are encouraged.
CLASSES WITH STEWART/OWEN DANCE
Get moving with Asheville-based contemporary dance company Stewart/Owen Dance, offering ongoing classes for all levels of experience.
Lifelong Dance, Ages 55+ with Stewart/Owen Dance
Mondays from 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., through Nov. 14 in the Henry LaBrun Studio
NEW TIME Mondays from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m., Nov. 28 – Dec. 19
This class led by Jamie Brege-DeVito encourages joyful exploration of movement and music and strengthens the brain-body connection. This class is accessible to participants with movement restrictions or chronic injuries. No prior dance experience required.
Adult Intermediate Contemporary Dance with Stewart/Owen Dance
Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7 p.m., Sept. 7 – Dec. 14 in the Henry LaBrun Studio
Recommended for adult dancers with 1-2 years previous experience, this class is designed to hone contemporary dance technique through repetitive exercises, creative exploration and choreographic phrase work. Instructors Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart encourage dancers to modify for their own bodies!
Open Level Contemporary Dance with Stewart/Owen Dance
Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 p.m., Sept. 7 – Dec. 14 in the Henry LaBrun Studio
This class led by Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart gradually awakens the body and senses through guided improvisation and a follow along warm-up, followed by foundational across-the-floor exercises and creative phrase work. Movers of any experience level are welcome and experienced dancers are given options to advance combinations.
Adult Intro to Contemporary Dance with Stewart/Owen Dance
Saturdays from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m., Sept. 10 – Dec. 3
This class led by Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart gradually awakens the body and senses through guided improvisation or warm-up, followed by foundational across-the-floor exercises and creative phrase work. Movers of any experience level are welcome and encouraged to modify for their own bodies’ needs!
Open Company Class with Stewart/Owen Dance
Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Sept. 10 – Dec. 3
Led by Stewart/Owen Co-Directors, Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart, this class begins with full body conditioning followed by a series of technical modern exercises, and culminates in either phrase creation or Stewart/Owen repertory. We recommend this class to experienced dancers who are looking for a fast-paced contemporary class that pushes their physical and mental boundaries!
WORKSHOP: Floorwork and Flow with Jeff Ewing
Saturday Dec. 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Henry LaBrun Studio
Open to movers 16+, this workshop will deep dive into the mechanics of moving fluidly and safely throughout space, with an emphasis on floor work. Hosted by Stewart/Owen Dance at the Wortham Center’s Henry LaBrun Studio (directions will be sent in confirmation email). This workshop is recommended for movers with a minimum 2 years dance experience.
