Intermediate Tai Chi

This course is full. Please contact us on 0117 903 8844 to be added to the queue.

Course code: W34C

In this course, you will study Tai Chi at a greater depth. This course will be delivered at the Cotswold Community Centre, Dursley Road, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 9XH

when

Dates

From 16 Apr 2024 to 16 Jul 2024
Tue 09:30-11:00

13 weeks

16 Apr 2024

09:30 to 11:00

23 Apr 2024

09:30 to 11:00

30 Apr 2024

09:30 to 11:00

07 May 2024

09:30 to 11:00

14 May 2024

09:30 to 11:00

21 May 2024

09:30 to 11:00

04 Jun 2024

09:30 to 11:00

11 Jun 2024

09:30 to 11:00

18 Jun 2024

09:30 to 11:00

25 Jun 2024

09:30 to 11:00

02 Jul 2024

09:30 to 11:00

09 Jul 2024

09:30 to 11:00

16 Jul 2024

09:30 to 11:00


with Nen Crosby

where

Cotswold Community Centre 

Dursley Rd
Shirehampton
Bristol
BS11 9XH


fees

Fees and concessions

total  fee  for  this  course: £146.00.

the full tuition fee for this course: £146.00 ,the concession fee  £88.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="color:#212529">If you have done some Tai Chi before and understand the basic principles, this class is for you. We will learn sets 1-28 of the Chen Style Form, focusing on body alignment, relaxation, breathing, and whole-body movements. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>If you are new to this class and considering enrolling, you must email the tutor before signing up to ensure you have the right level of experience to benefit from this intermediate class. Her email is </strong></span><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:nencrosby2@gmail.com" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">nencrosby2@gmail.com</a></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong><span style="background-color:yellow">This course will be delivered at the Cotswold Community Centre, Dursley Road, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 9XH but will move online if necessary.</span></strong></span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">A friendly and relaxed class. We will socially distance while we exercise. We will do a gentle warm up, followed by foundation exercises to explore the underlying principles of Tai Chi: good body alignment, relaxation, balance and harmony of whole-body movements.  We will learn movements from the Chen style Tai Chi form. This is an intermediate class and welcomes anyone who has done some Tai Chi before or is happy to practise in between classes to build their skills. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you are new to this class and considering enrolling, you must email the tutor before signing up to ensure you have the right level of experience to benefit from this intermediate class. Her email is</span></strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:nencrosby2@gmail.com" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">nencrosby2@gmail.com</a></span></span></p>

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Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Yes, but it is best to join by week 2.</span></span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Yes – either completion of a beginners’ course or an understanding of the basics of Tai Chi and a willingness to learn quickly/catch up (or an acceptance that they might be a bit behind others).</span></span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Tai Chi intermediate class will continue to build on learners experience and teaching will differentiate according to levels of skill.</span></span></p>

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Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Yes, learners will be encouraged to practise in between classes.</span></span></p>

What should students bring?

<p style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes/trainers with some grip. </span></span></p>

Teaching method/style?

<p style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Friendly relaxed class with opportunities to chat to other participants and ask questions. Very interactive. Exercises mostly taught by demonstration and explanation, then following the tutor. Some small group work, work in pairs and eventually solo work. Correction by the tutor. </span></span></p>

Equipment Required

<p style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes/trainers with some grip. </span></span></p>

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health</span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></span></span></p>