COMMUNITY CLASSES
Open Level Hatha Yoga
A gentle, grounding class with an emphasis on self-care and stress release. We work on breath and movement, first with gentle warm ups, adding more challenges with thoughtful sequences, and ending with deep relaxation. All levels welcome.
Saturdays, 10:00am
$15/class, $18 for a walk in, $60/4 class series
Taught by Andrea Freire
Pickup Basketball
Spend Monday evenings playing in our Adult Pick-Up Basketball League. Games are played indoors or outdoors, weather permitting.
Mondays, 8:00pm
$15/session
Bread Making with Arnie Adler
Join The Bread Baker of Riverdale in his class on sourdough bread baking. Arnie will walk you through the 36 hour process of making a loaf of bread in just 2 hours.
Tuesday February 11th 6:30-8:30 PM
Tuesday March 11th 6:30-8:30 PM
Tuesday April 22nd 6:30-8:30 PM
$45/class
Taught by Arnie Adler
Stretch and Connect
Join us for Stretch and Connect, a new morning community offering for adults that provides a place for light movement and a chance to connect and socialize with community members.
Participants will be led through a 1-hour movement class that involves simple breathing techniques that calm and refresh, and easy stretches and other movements that rejuvenate and strengthen.
We welcome you to stick around afterwards for a social hour with refreshments.
Wednesdays in February 10 AM
$10/session
Taught by Neem Dewji
Gentle Hatha Yoga
This class will help you ease into the body with low-impact, stress releasing movements. Spine lengthening stretches with slow, thoughtful transitions and breathwork gradually build flexibility, strength, and calm. A class for all students, including beginners. Adaptations are available so that everyone can feel comfortable in their own bodies.
Tuesdays, 7:00pm
$15/class, $18 for a walk in, $60/4 class series
Taught by Berto, Yoga for Bliss
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Pickleball League
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US— an easy to learn racket sport that is suitable for all ages. The league is open to all levels of experience.
Mondays, 6-8pm
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Saturdays , 9:30am
Registration is available on a monthly basis. Sign up for a month of access for $40.
Pilates with Kiki
Join our pilates class for a full body workout while building your core strength, and flexibility. Sign up for a single session or receive a discount when you register for the series.
Sundays, 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Winter Series: January 5th - March 9th
$130/series or $17 per drop ins
Taught by Kiki Georgiadou
SHSAT Prep Class
This seven session virtual course is designed to prepare your student for the NYC Specialized High School Exam. Students will learn test-taking tips, technical skills, and review relevant curriculum.
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30PM, March 11th-April 29th
$375/course
Taught by Iyad Elbouanani and Robin Schwartz
SAT Prep Class
This seven session virtual course is designed to prepare your student for the SAT. Students will learn test-taking tips, technical skills, and review relevant curriculum.
Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm, March 8th-April 26th
$335/course
Taught by Twinkle Yeruva and Robin Schwartz
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Beginner & Intermediate Piano
The course will focus on building a solid piano technique, focusing on hand position and various keyboard touches (legato, staccato and others). Students will work on scales, ear training and some basic music theory.
The course material is applicable to classical, popular and rock music. The instructor will choose appropriate songs, pieces and exercises for the skill levels of the students.
Mondays 6:30 PM-8PM
$215/series
January 27th-April 7th
Taught by Lynn Cushman
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Self Defense Workshop
Come learn and practice basic self-defense techniques with your friends and neighbors. The class will warm up with some calisthenics before looking at several principles and Jiu-Jitsu based techniques in a fun and safe environment.
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$20 fee
Taught by Tyler Phillips
Masala Bhangra
Join Ailey Extension trained dancer Deborah Kolb for this full body dance workout. With easy to follow choreography, participants are encouraged to move, touch and inspire! All ages are welcome.
Taught by Deborah Kolb
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Drawing 101
If you want to learn how to draw, or seek greater confidence in your ability, this is the course for you! With personalized attention, in a relaxing and supportive environment, students will learn the fundamentals of freehand drawing. Most sessions will begin with a demonstration, followed by the creation of a drawing, and a class critique. Make 2025 your time to draw!
Thursdays 7 PM
January 9th-February 6th
$150/five sessions and materials
Taught by Daniel Hauben
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Kids Dance Class
Join Dance & Movement Specialist, Mary Cartales, with one of our dance classes designed for children ages 3-5 years old. See below for our current offerings:
Taught by Mary Cartales
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Beginner’s Guitar
Learn to play guitar from an instructor with 35 years of teaching experience. This class is appropriate for beginners to intermediate guitar players of any age, from children or adults.
Learn chords and scales
Write and record original music
Understand music theory
Mondays 7-8PM
January 27th-April 7th
$230/series
Taught by Mike Flanagan
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Keyboard for Kids
Open to ages 7-11, students will learn the basics of piano in a fun and supportive group setting. Students will learn keyboard basics and hand position, beginning note reading and rhythm, fingerings, and fun tunes!
Mondays 5-6 PM
January 27th-April 7th
$145/series
Taught by Lynn Cushman
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Questions?
Email Rob Adelman, our Community Class Coordinator, radelman@riverdaleonline.org.