Class Descriptions

KMA Community - due to the ongoing COVID situation in New York City, our in person classes as described below are temporarily suspended. Please join us for virtual classes delivered via Zoom - learn more here.

  • Yo-Dan-Nastics™ is a unique, daring, and fun blend of Yoga, Dance and Gymnastics and a great training for the body, mind, and spirit

  • Chair Yoga Dance is a gentle practice designed to be accessible for seniors and those with disabilities

  • Yoga Dance Flow is a dynamic dance of yoga postures woven together with movement and breath, and finishes with stillness, contemplation, and loving-kindness meditation.

See below for more detail on each class type.
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Yo-Dan-Nastics for children ages 3 – 12 years
Taught by Paul Keoni Chun and KMA Staff

Children will be introduced to:
• Elemental yoga, dance and gymnastics movements
• Using a mini-trampoline
• Finding inner stillness with meditation and rest
• The joy of discovering new and fun ways the body can move in space with music

“Yo-Dan-Nastics is a school that’s uncompetitive gymnastics, but it’s still fun! Crawling like crabs, jumping like kangaroos, and slithering like snakes! Cartwheels, jumping over a swim noodle, obstacle course! Let’s get moving!”
— Zoë Deshmukh, 6 year-old student
“We love the program!”
— Susan Baldomar, mother of 4 year-old student
 

Yo-Dan-Nastics for Special Needs individuals, ages 14+ years
Taught by Paul Keoni Chun and KMA Staff

The class uses yoga, dance and gymnastics techniques to help individuals:
• Build coordination, strength, balance and an awareness of their space
• Learn to self-regulate
• Develop enhanced self-awareness
• Gain order and consistency with a regular class
• Gain social skills

Chair Yoga Dance for teens / adults, 14 + years
Taught by Paul Keoni Chun and KMA Staff

This class is done sitting in chairs, and blends yoga and dance techniques to help individuals:
• Strengthen the body and mind, and elevate the spirit
• Develop concentration and focus
• Experience peace, calm, and connection
All skill levels are welcome. No experience is necessary. 

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Yoga Dance Flow for teens / adults, 14 + years
Taught by Paul Keoni Chun and KMA Staff

This class is done on a yoga mat, and blends yoga and dance techniques to help individuals:
• Strengthen the body and mind, and elevate the spirit
• Develop concentration and focus
• Experience peace, calm, and connection
All skill levels are welcome. No experience is necessary. 

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE available for individuals living in NYCHA housing developments or shelters; recipients of Medicaid, 80/20 housing, unemployment, W.I.C., or Head Start; low-income seniors, retirees, students (all school levels), and professional dancers. Conditions apply. Click here to learn more or to apply.