ARISE in the PARK!
Arise is a women's only dance fitness experience. A form of movement therapy, allowing you to feel, find hope and ignite the fire within.
Location
3432 Chippendale Dr NW
3432 Chippendale Drive Northwest Calgary, AB T2L 0W6 CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
We offer you an inviting space to find enjoyment in moving your bodies to empowering music. This class is for women of ALL types and a place where you're encouraged to be true to yourselves and show up as you are.
- The class is composed of 60 minutes of movement (easy to follow dance choreography, body weight, HIIT and yoga) followed by twenty minutes of stretching and savasana.
- All the moves can be modified to to make them more or less challenging to accommodate various fitness levels and injuries.
- All you need to bring is a water bottle, yoga mat and comfortable clothes to move in. Barefoot or clean runners are welcome.
- The music is all individually picked and choreographed for specific movements, lyrics and feelings. 90% of our playlist is composed of female artists with motivating and empowering lyrics to ignite the fire within.
- No judgment. No expectations. No Pressure.
I would love to have you join us for a class!
Amanda Sutherland - Co-Founder & Instructor
Our mission is to create an empowering environment through dance. We support the unique path of each woman to pursue their optimal physical and mental health wellness. We want to push the traditional ideas and boundaries of what fitness and strength look like, and support paths of personal healing and growth.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at amanda06sutherland@gmail.com
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Unless it is a torrential downpour, snowing or an air advisory we will be going ahead with class. I love being adaptable to the weather and I tailor my playlists too accommodate various temperatures in order to keep us feeling comfortable.
Wear clothes that you are comfortable in and bring extra layers in case the weather cools down. You can wear shoes or go barefoot. You may want to bring sunglasses and/or hat if you are sensitive to sun. Bug spray can be useful at various classes when the mosquitos are out.
There are public washrooms nearby at the Confederation splash park and tennis courts.
You can expect a super welcoming community of women that are ready to move their bodies in a way that feels good to them! The class can easily be modified based on your own intentions, fitness level and/or any injuries. This class is about movement, music and being in the moment.
This class is all about embracing ourselves in this wild journey of life. We celebrate the courage it takes to try something new outside of our comfort zone and we encourage not taking ourselves too seriously or striving for perfection! We have easy to follow choreography and a supportive community.
You can find street parking along Chippendale drive, Chicoutimi Drive. There is also parking in the West Confederation Park lot near the Charleswood tennis courts and the Canmore splash park. Please be courteous if parking in front of houses on the streets.