Miami-Dade County - Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

For Immediate Release:
December 24, 2012

Media Contact:
Cathy Guerra
[email protected]
305-235-1668

Start off the New Year by Enrolling in a Community Class at the Deering Estate at Cutler

(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- The Deering Estate at Cutler offers a variety of enriching community classes in a relaxing atmosphere and historic setting. Classes include Beginning Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Pilates, Music for Youth and Door to the Arts. To register please call the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233. For more information and additional class dates, please visit www.deeringestate.org.

Beginning Yoga
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
January 15 - February 19, 2013

Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
January 15 - February 19, 2013

Instructor: Marlene Shulman
Practice postures and focused breathing techniques that will help you achieve a sense of well-being and self-control while strengthening your body. Cost: $60 for a 6 week session plus a one-time $12 annual registration fee.

Vinyasa Yoga
Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
January 8 to February 12, 2013

Saturdays, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
January 5 - February 8, 2013

Instructor: Zamanta Archibold
For beginning and intermediate participants. The intention of this class is to move in a consistent flow. Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized movement." The technique utilizes the flow of one's inhalations and exhalations in coordination with the poses, better known as Asanas. This style covers a broad range of yoga and its strength is in its diversity. There is no single philosophy, rulebook, or sequence that the teacher has to follow, so there is a lot of room for individual personalization and quirks to come through. Students should bring a yoga mat, blocks and straps. Cost: $60 for a 6 week session plus a one-time $12 annual registration fee.

Pilates
Mondays, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
January 7 - February 25, 2013 (no class on January 21 & February 18)

Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
January 8 - February 26, 2013 (no class on January 22 & February 19)

Thursdays, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
January 10 - February 28, 2013 (no class on January 24 & February 21)

Instructor: Celia Maluf
Increase muscle tone, flexibility, and strength with controlled movements that engage your body and mind. Pilates Mat and 14" Power Circle required. Cost: $60 for a 6 week session plus a one-time $12 annual registration fee.

Music Classes for Youth
Saturdays, 9:30 am - 10:15 am (ages 4-6) & 10:30 am - 11:15 am (ages 7-10)
January 5 - February 2, 2013

Instructors: The Greater Miami Youth Symphony (Lead Instructor for Deering Estate Classes: Laura Wilcox)
Students ages 4 and older will be introduced to string instruments - violin, viola, cello - and will learn to read and play music. Students must bring their own instruments. Cost: $50 for a 5 week session plus a one-time $12 annual registration fee.

Door to the Arts
January 7 - February 9, 2013

Mondays
Creative Movements / Musical Fitness (ages 3-5), 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Visual Arts (ages 6-12), 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Visual Arts (ages 3-5), 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Survey of Dance (ages 6-12), 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesdays
Survey of Music (ages 6-12), 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Drama / Music Theater (ages 6-12), 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursdays
Visual Arts (ages 3-5), 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ballet & Survey of Dance (ages 3-12), 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturdays
Creative Movements / Musical Fitness (ages 3-5) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Visual Arts (ages 6-12) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

For more information on the Door to the Arts program, please visit the Deering Estate website.

The Deering Estate at Cutler, a Miami-Dade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Avenue in Miami. This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. Historic house tours are offered daily at 10:30 am & 3:00 pm and Natural Areas Tours are offered daily at 12:30 pm. For more information on the Deering Estate's educational and cultural programs, please visit www.deeringestate.org.

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MIAMI-DADE PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES DEPARTMENT

275 NW 2nd Street, 3rd Floor Miami, Florida 33128

(305) 755-7842