Rochester Oasis Classes

  • September 22 – December 1
    Tuesday
    9:45 AM → 10:45 AM
    Sessions: 11
    Instructor: Anne Wilcox, Associate Professor, U of R
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Want to learn how to make a dance?  Come join Moving Memories, a collaborative choreography class designed for older adults and students from the University of Rochester.  Weekly classes held with UR students to learn about the art of choreography, culminating with a performance with lights, costumes, and music!  Each class we focus on different...
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    Want to learn how to make a dance?  Come join Moving Memories, a collaborative choreography class designed for older adults and students from the University of Rochester.  Weekly classes held with UR students to learn about the art of choreography, culminating with a performance with lights, costumes, and music!  Each class we focus on different dance-making skills.  Classes are free and open to all levels of ability.  You can be in your dance or choose other dancers to perform your choreography.  The last three classes will be held at the UofR (details to come). Culminates in a performance the weekend of December 5th (date to be determined) at the University of Rochester.
  • September 22 – November 10
    Tuesday
    1:00 PM → 1:45 PM
    Sessions: 8
    Instructor: Julie Ferreira
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Learn or polish basic belly dance moves with a focus on technique, traveling steps and exploring different styles of Middle Eastern dance. Suitable for all levels from beginner to...
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    Learn or polish basic belly dance moves with a focus on technique, traveling steps and exploring different styles of Middle Eastern dance. Suitable for all levels from beginner to experienced.
  • September 29
    Tuesday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Susan Carmen-Duffy
    Locations: Central Creatives
    Create a beautiful accordion-fold book using watercolor, collage, and ink! An accordion book is one of the most satisfying things you can make with your hands. One long strip of paper, folded into a small landscape of color and image, that opens up to reveal something unexpected. In this workshop we will paint watercolor washes, layer collage papers...
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    Create a beautiful accordion-fold book using watercolor, collage, and ink! An accordion book is one of the most satisfying things you can make with your hands. One long strip of paper, folded into a small landscape of color and image, that opens up to reveal something unexpected. In this workshop we will paint watercolor washes, layer collage papers and inked images, and fold our finished pages into a completed accordion book you can stand on a shelf, tuck into a pocket, or give to someone you love.
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    October 6
    Tuesday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Lisa Robinson, Central Creatives
    Locations: Central Creatives
    Looking for a class that introduces you to a unique and interesting medium? Lisa Robinson will show you the beauty of walnut ink to sketch or paint with. Enjoy drawing sepia lines and textures with crow quill pens. Blend beautiful washes to create your own special art piece.  Materials are...
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    Looking for a class that introduces you to a unique and interesting medium? Lisa Robinson will show you the beauty of walnut ink to sketch or paint with. Enjoy drawing sepia lines and textures with crow quill pens. Blend beautiful washes to create your own special art piece.  Materials are included.
     
     
     
  • October 6 – November 3
    Tuesday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 5
    Instructor: James Kraus, retired English teacher, Rochester City School District
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    This course will examine the great baseball decade of the 1950's: post WWII faded and emerging stars, the influence of black and Latino players, two pieces of the Yankee dynasty, and the stirrings of change. A season by season chronology will be peppered with anecdotes, facts, and trivia from participants and the manager. Jim is a retired teacher who saw...
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    This course will examine the great baseball decade of the 1950's: post WWII faded and emerging stars, the influence of black and Latino players, two pieces of the Yankee dynasty, and the stirrings of change. A season by season chronology will be peppered with anecdotes, facts, and trivia from participants and the manager. Jim is a retired teacher who saw his first MLB game at Yankee Stadium in 1959 and 40th MLB park in September 2025.  
  • October 6 – October 27
    Tuesday
    7:00 PM → 8:30 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Jennifer Case
    Locations: Zoom
    Have a story—or many stories— to tell, but don’t know how to put the words down on paper?  In these sessions we’ll explore both memoir and fiction through a variety of activities. Participants will read and discuss short pieces of literature, respond to writing prompts, and have the opportunity to share their efforts in a safe and friendly workshop...
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    Have a story—or many stories— to tell, but don’t know how to put the words down on paper?  In these sessions we’ll explore both memoir and fiction through a variety of activities. Participants will read and discuss short pieces of literature, respond to writing prompts, and have the opportunity to share their efforts in a safe and friendly workshop setting.  All levels of experience are welcome.  This class is given via Zoom only.
  • November 3
    Tuesday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Lisa Robinson, Central Creatives
    Locations: Central Creatives
    Painting heirloom recipe cards is a lovely way to preserve family culinary traditions. Hand paint elements or ingredients from the recipe to make decorative borders. Practice painting fruits and veggies, utensils and baked goods. These fun skills will allow you to begin your own recipe journal or a special art piece to frame for our home kitchen....
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    Painting heirloom recipe cards is a lovely way to preserve family culinary traditions. Hand paint elements or ingredients from the recipe to make decorative borders. Practice painting fruits and veggies, utensils and baked goods. These fun skills will allow you to begin your own recipe journal or a special art piece to frame for our home kitchen. Materials are included.
     
     
     
  • September 9 – November 11
    Wednesday
    9:00 AM → 9:40 AM
    Sessions: 10
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    This class is a continuation of tap 3, continuing to learn complex rhythms and combinations. It is recommended that you've completed tap 3 or have at least 5 years of tap dance training to be in this...
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    This class is a continuation of tap 3, continuing to learn complex rhythms and combinations. It is recommended that you've completed tap 3 or have at least 5 years of tap dance training to be in this level.
  • September 9 – November 11
    Wednesday
    9:45 AM → 10:25 AM
    Sessions: 10
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    This class is an open level, welcoming all dancers.  Class will consist of a warm-up/ stretching period, movements across the floor, focusing on basic jazz terminology, and choreography of the given season or time.  Dancers will learn some classic choreography, such as Fosse, Robbins, and Blankenbuehler, but also original choreography for different chosen...
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    This class is an open level, welcoming all dancers.  Class will consist of a warm-up/ stretching period, movements across the floor, focusing on basic jazz terminology, and choreography of the given season or time.  Dancers will learn some classic choreography, such as Fosse, Robbins, and Blankenbuehler, but also original choreography for different chosen holidays, artists and themes.  Jazz shoes, ballet shoes, sneakers, or non slip socks are required.
  • September 9 – December 9
    No Class: 11/25
    Wednesday
    10:00 AM → 11:00 AM
    Sessions: 13
    Instructor: Kristine Hannon, retired Rochester City School District teacher
    Locations: Zoom
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    If you have studied Spanish before and have a basic speaking knowledge of Spanish, you are welcome to join this lively class. The advanced intermediate level class provides an opportunity to practice speaking in a friendly environment. You must have taken Spanish with Kris previously, or have permission from her.  Please call Oasis and we will have her...
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    If you have studied Spanish before and have a basic speaking knowledge of Spanish, you are welcome to join this lively class. The advanced intermediate level class provides an opportunity to practice speaking in a friendly environment. You must have taken Spanish with Kris previously, or have permission from her.  Please call Oasis and we will have her contact you. Text is on your confirmation letter.  Class is presented via Zoom.  You must have a computer/laptop, tablet or a phone and capability for sound and camera access.  Book:  “Complete Spanish All-in-One, Premium Third Edition" ISBN 978-1-264-28554-9  
  • September 9 – November 11
    Wednesday
    10:30 AM → 11:10 AM
    Sessions: 10
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Tap Aerobics is a fun, high-energy fitness class that combines basic tap dance steps with aerobic movements to boost cardiovascular health, coordination, and rhythm. Set to upbeat music, this class offers a great workout while allowing participants to enjoy the joy of dance.  Basic experience is Tap is highly recommended.  Come with a willingness to move...
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    Tap Aerobics is a fun, high-energy fitness class that combines basic tap dance steps with aerobic movements to boost cardiovascular health, coordination, and rhythm. Set to upbeat music, this class offers a great workout while allowing participants to enjoy the joy of dance.  Basic experience is Tap is highly recommended.  Come with a willingness to move and have fun!
  • September 9 – December 9
    No Class: 11/25
    Wednesday
    11:15 AM → 12:15 PM
    Sessions: 13
    Instructor: Kristine Hannon, retired Rochester City School District teacher
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    This is a continuation for those who have taken Spanish II. You will be able to practice in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You must have previously taken class with Kris or have permission from her.  Please contact Oasis and we will have her give you a call.  The textbook is not included and will be listed on your...
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    This is a continuation for those who have taken Spanish II. You will be able to practice in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You must have previously taken class with Kris or have permission from her.  Please contact Oasis and we will have her give you a call.  The textbook is not included and will be listed on your confirmation.

  • September 9 – December 9
    No Class: 11/25
    Wednesday
    11:30 AM → 12:25 PM
    Sessions: 13
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    This is the performing tap dance troupe which is open for participation with permission from Erika...
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    This is the performing tap dance troupe which is open for participation with permission from Erika only.
  • September 9 – November 11
    Wednesday
    12:30 PM → 1:10 PM
    Sessions: 10
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Tap dance? You? You bet! Come, have a good time, and tap those tootsies! This is a class for those who have taken Tap 1 or have taken a recent tap...
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    Tap dance? You? You bet! Come, have a good time, and tap those tootsies! This is a class for those who have taken Tap 1 or have taken a recent tap class.
  • September 9 – December 9
    No Class: 11/25
    Wednesday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 13
    Instructor: Kevin Finnigan
    Locations: Zoom
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    This is a BEGINNING LEVEL course, but designed for those who have some prior instruction in French or for those who feel that their French is really very weak. Students should be able to know basic vocabulary, such as foods, transportation, school, numbers, etc., as well as grammatical concepts as regular and some irregular verbs (aller, avoir, être,...
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    This is a BEGINNING LEVEL course, but designed for those who have some prior instruction in French or for those who feel that their French is really very weak. Students should be able to know basic vocabulary, such as foods, transportation, school, numbers, etc., as well as grammatical concepts as regular and some irregular verbs (aller, avoir, être, faire) in the present tense. The course is taught via Zoom. Participants must have access to a computer/laptop/tablet/phone with video and audio capability and printer/copier/ scanner. The text used is 'Bien Dit! French 1,' and its two accompanying workbooks, 2013 edition.
  • September 9 – September 30
    Wednesday
    1:00 PM → 4:00 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    How does a boy from Omaha, Nebraska, end up as the symbol of elegance on the dance floor and one of the most beloved icons of American cinema? From vaudeville to the Broadway stage, from film sets to award-winning television, Fred Astaire conquered show business to become a symbol of sophisticated entertainment around the world. Join us as we bask in the...
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    How does a boy from Omaha, Nebraska, end up as the symbol of elegance on the dance floor and one of the most beloved icons of American cinema? From vaudeville to the Broadway stage, from film sets to award-winning television, Fred Astaire conquered show business to become a symbol of sophisticated entertainment around the world. Join us as we bask in the rhythmic perfection of Fred Astaire on both the small and large screens.
  • September 9 – November 11
    Wednesday
    1:15 PM → 1:55 PM
    Sessions: 10
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Tap dance? You? You bet! You do not need special shoes to try this class. Come, have a good time, and tap those tootsies! This is a class for...
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    Tap dance? You? You bet! You do not need special shoes to try this class. Come, have a good time, and tap those tootsies! This is a class for beginners.
  • October 7 – October 28
    Wednesday
    1:00 PM → 4:00 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Before Sinatra, Elvis, and the Beatles there was Bing, the first crooner. His ascent to superstardom was unprecedented. He not only succeeded on stage and film but he enjoyed incredible success on radio and was one of the most popular entertainers around the globe during WWII. His keen intelligence and discipline also led him to successes in business and...
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    Before Sinatra, Elvis, and the Beatles there was Bing, the first crooner. His ascent to superstardom was unprecedented. He not only succeeded on stage and film but he enjoyed incredible success on radio and was one of the most popular entertainers around the globe during WWII. His keen intelligence and discipline also led him to successes in business and the world of sports. Join the fun with us in this initial exploration of the renaissance man of show business that was Bing Crosby.
  • RECORDED
    October 14 – November 4
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM → 12:30 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art Historian
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    The beginnings of photography in Britain in the 19th century were affected by a unique set of circumstances that restricted commercial activity and fostered the growth of work by privileged amateurs. This 4-session class will look at the technical and aesthetic aspects of mid-century photography, with special attention to the work of Julia Margaret Cameron,...
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    The beginnings of photography in Britain in the 19th century were affected by a unique set of circumstances that restricted commercial activity and fostered the growth of work by privileged amateurs. This 4-session class will look at the technical and aesthetic aspects of mid-century photography, with special attention to the work of Julia Margaret Cameron, and will follow the expansion of the medium as it recorded the rapidly changing culture of Victorian England. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class in person.

  • RECORDED
    October 14 – November 4
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM → 12:30 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art Historian
    Locations: Zoom
    The beginnings of photography in Britain in the 19th century were affected by a unique set of circumstances that restricted commercial activity and fostered the growth of work by privileged amateurs. This 4-session class will look at the technical and aesthetic aspects of mid-century photography, with special attention to the work of Julia Margaret...
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    The beginnings of photography in Britain in the 19th century were affected by a unique set of circumstances that restricted commercial activity and fostered the growth of work by privileged amateurs. This 4-session class will look at the technical and aesthetic aspects of mid-century photography, with special attention to the work of Julia Margaret Cameron, and will follow the expansion of the medium as it recorded the rapidly changing culture of Victorian England. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class via Zoom.

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