Rochester Oasis Classes

  • June 26 – August 14
    No Class: 7/3
    Friday
    11:00 PM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 7
    Instructor: Biv Beckaroo and Emily Gonzalez, U of R Dance Interns
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    This Hip-hop class will introduce you to the fundamental moves of hip-hop dancing. The dynamic movement and contagious rhythms will have you movin’ and groovin’ like a pro.  Each class will include a thorough warm-up, skill-building, and fun combinations. All levels welcome.  Sneakers and comfortable close are all you’ll need! Class is led by U of R...
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    This Hip-hop class will introduce you to the fundamental moves of hip-hop dancing. The dynamic movement and contagious rhythms will have you movin’ and groovin’ like a pro.  Each class will include a thorough warm-up, skill-building, and fun combinations. All levels welcome.  Sneakers and comfortable close are all you’ll need! Class is led by U of R dance interns.
  • June 26 – August 14
    No Class: 7/3
    Friday
    12:30 PM → 1:30 PM
    Sessions: 7
    Instructor: Biv Beckaroo and Emily Gonzalez, U of R Dance Interns
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    This Latin dance class invites participants to explore movement through rhythm and traditions of Dominican culture. Styles of dance include: merengue, bachata, and salsa. In addition to warm-up, foundational steps of solo and partner work, each class will address the cultural contexts of these dances.  Class aims to build confidence, musicality,...
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    This Latin dance class invites participants to explore movement through rhythm and traditions of Dominican culture. Styles of dance include: merengue, bachata, and salsa. In addition to warm-up, foundational steps of solo and partner work, each class will address the cultural contexts of these dances.  Class aims to build confidence, musicality, expressivity, and cultural appreciation. All levels welcome. Wear socks or dance shoesClass is led by U of R dance interns.
  • February 4 – February 18
    Friday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 3
    Instructor: Memorial Art Gallery Staff
    Locations: Memorial Art Gallery
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    This class has received rave reviews from our members. Using art at the Memorial Art Gallery, the docents will guide you through the Gallery, teaching art appreciation skills of observation and interpretation. You will learn new ways to look at, and engage deeply with, works of art. Your new skills will enable you to enjoy art differently in the future. Pay...
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    This class has received rave reviews from our members. Using art at the Memorial Art Gallery, the docents will guide you through the Gallery, teaching art appreciation skills of observation and interpretation. You will learn new ways to look at, and engage deeply with, works of art. Your new skills will enable you to enjoy art differently in the future. Pay at registration, not at the door.
  • February 18
    Friday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Locations: Little Theatre
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Same great experience, new course name!!! Enjoy a private screening, for Oasis members only, of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. You must pay in advance. ...
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    Same great experience, new course name!!! Enjoy a private screening, for Oasis members only, of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. You must pay in advance.  Please, no parking in the Little Theatre lot. Limited concessions will be available. Doors open at 12:30 pm and the movie starts at 1:00 pm. The doors will be locked when the movie begins. You may register and pay yourself and one guest.  Registration deadline 2/17/22 at noon.
  • July 10 – July 24
    Friday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 3
    Instructor: MAG Docent
    Locations: Memorial Art Gallery
    This class has received rave reviews from our members. Using art at the Memorial Art Gallery, the docents will guide you through the Gallery, teaching art appreciation skills of observation and interpretation. You will learn new ways to look at, and engage deeply with, works of art. Your new skills will enable you to enjoy art differently in the future. One...
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    This class has received rave reviews from our members. Using art at the Memorial Art Gallery, the docents will guide you through the Gallery, teaching art appreciation skills of observation and interpretation. You will learn new ways to look at, and engage deeply with, works of art. Your new skills will enable you to enjoy art differently in the future. One of the weeks will concentrate on a temporary exhibit. Pay at registration, not at the door.  Pay at registration, not at the door.  RSVP by 7/2/26 at noon.  Docent is Sue Tkach.
  • July 10 – July 31
    Friday
    2:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 4
    Instructor: Rebekah Shuman
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    *Please note addition of a 4th session.  DrumFit is a fun and energizing class designed specifically for improving strength, coordination, memory, and overall well-being. Using lightweight drumsticks, stability balls, and upbeat music, participants perform easy-to-follow rhythmic movements that combine cardio, balance, and light resistance...
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    *Please note addition of a 4th session.  DrumFit is a fun and energizing class designed specifically for improving strength, coordination, memory, and overall well-being. Using lightweight drumsticks, stability balls, and upbeat music, participants perform easy-to-follow rhythmic movements that combine cardio, balance, and light resistance training. No musical experience is needed — just a willingness to move, have fun, and make some noise! Class can be done seated or stan
  • March 4 – March 18
    Friday
    12:00 PM → 12:40 PM
    Sessions: 3
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Charles “Honi” Coles was an American rhythm tap dancer known for his speed and sophisticated style. He was a founding member of the Copasetics.  Join us in Learning his famous Dance, The Cole's Stroll, Taught Oasis Style.  Some tap experience (at least a level 2...
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    Charles “Honi” Coles was an American rhythm tap dancer known for his speed and sophisticated style. He was a founding member of the Copasetics.  Join us in Learning his famous Dance, The Cole's Stroll, Taught Oasis Style.  Some tap experience (at least a level 2 dancer).
  • September 16
    Friday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Locations: Little Theatre
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Same great experience, new course name!!! Enjoy a private screening, for Oasis members only, of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. You must pay in advance. ...
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    Same great experience, new course name!!! Enjoy a private screening, for Oasis members only, of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. You must pay in advance.  Concessions will be available. Doors open at 12:30 pm and the movie starts at 1:00 pm. The doors will be locked when the movie begins. You may register and pay yourself and one guest.  *You must provide us with proof  vaccination for you and your guest.  Registration deadline 9/16/22 at 10am.
  • July 17
    Friday
    12:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Locations: Little Theatre
    Enjoy a private screening for Oasis members only of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. The movie will be announced via Facebook and an email by Tuesday of the...
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    Enjoy a private screening for Oasis members only of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. The movie will be announced via Facebook and an email by Tuesday of the week the movie is scheduled. You must pay in advance.  Concessions will be available.  Doors open at 11:30 am and the movie starts at 12:00 pm. The doors will be locked when the movie begins. You may register and pay yourself and one guest.  Registration deadline 7/17/26 at 9:30am.
  • October 21
    Friday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Locations: Little Theatre
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Same great experience, new course name!!! Enjoy a private screening, for Oasis members only, of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. You must pay in advance. ...
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    Same great experience, new course name!!! Enjoy a private screening, for Oasis members only, of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. You must pay in advance.  Concessions will be available. Doors open at 12:30 pm and the movie starts at 1:00 pm. The doors will be locked when the movie begins. You may register and pay yourself and one guest.  *You must provide us with proof  vaccination for you and your guest.  Registration deadline 10/21/22 at 10am.
  • July 24
    Friday
    1:00 PM → 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Bruce Smoller, Sommelier
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    Chardonnay is ubiquitous, and one often hears phrases such as “anything but Chardonnay."  That assumes a uniformity to these wines that is not accurate.  In this class, we will explore a range of Chardonnays from various countries and with various production methods that will demonstrate the versatility of this grape. RSVP by 7/24 at...
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    Chardonnay is ubiquitous, and one often hears phrases such as “anything but Chardonnay."  That assumes a uniformity to these wines that is not accurate.  In this class, we will explore a range of Chardonnays from various countries and with various production methods that will demonstrate the versatility of this grape. RSVP by 7/24 at noon.
  • November 12 – November 19
    Friday
    12:00 PM → 12:40 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Instructor: Erika Atkinson
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Some tap experience (at least a level 2 dancer). This 1930's routine was originally taught to inexperienced dancers who would need to "BS" their way through an audition! Made popular by The Copasetic's in 1949, learn this Oasis Friendly version of the BS...
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    Some tap experience (at least a level 2 dancer). This 1930's routine was originally taught to inexperienced dancers who would need to "BS" their way through an audition! Made popular by The Copasetic's in 1949, learn this Oasis Friendly version of the BS Chorus!
  • August 21
    Friday
    12:00 PM → 2:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Locations: Little Theatre
    Enjoy a private screening for Oasis members only of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. The movie will be announced via Facebook and an email by Tuesday of the...
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    Enjoy a private screening for Oasis members only of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. The movie will be announced via Facebook and an email by Tuesday of the week the movie is scheduled. You must pay in advance.  Concessions will be available.  Doors open at 11:30 am and the movie starts at 12:00 pm. The doors will be locked when the movie begins. You may register and pay yourself and one guest.  Registration deadline 8/21/26 at 9:30am.
  • November 12
    Friday
    10:00 AM → 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Thomas Boyce, Printer Interpreter, Genesee Country Village
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Tom will take you through a fictional time travel journey that actually could have really happened; that each year of a life from 1869 with 1969 with one year per minute or less. The actual class lecture time will be 100 minutes exactly. It will take you from birth to death from the Frontier prairie, the Wild West, the Centennial, the Gilded Age, Teddy...
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    Tom will take you through a fictional time travel journey that actually could have really happened; that each year of a life from 1869 with 1969 with one year per minute or less. The actual class lecture time will be 100 minutes exactly. It will take you from birth to death from the Frontier prairie, the Wild West, the Centennial, the Gilded Age, Teddy Roosevelt, Victorian age, the Roaring Twenties, the Depression, both World Wars to Kennedy's death and into the final year 1969 witnessing and seeing Neil Armstrong landing on the moon in July 1969, and will end in the 100th year. It will involve the ever changing personal living years and not so much what is going on in politics of nationally. A time tunnel travel of 100 years presented through lecture and PowerPoint with background music and pictures from those eras, with a stop watch and advance to the next year every 60 seconds. The males in the class will all be named Jonathan, the females will all be named Elizabeth. This will be a memorable and very unique storytelling presentation more than just a class.  This is timed so please be seated on time.
  • November 19
    Friday
    1:00 PM → 3:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Locations: Little Theatre
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    Same great experience, new course name!!! Enjoy a private screening, for Oasis members only, of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. You must pay in advance. ...
    read more
    Same great experience, new course name!!! Enjoy a private screening, for Oasis members only, of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. You must pay in advance.  Please, no parking in the Little Theatre lot. Limited concessions will be available. Doors open at 12:30 pm and the movie starts at 1:00 pm. The doors will be locked when the movie begins. You may register and pay yourself and one guest.
  • April 15
    Friday
    3:00 PM → 4:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Norm Thayer, HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance) Program of Lifespan
    Locations: Oasis Rochester
    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    This is your opportunity to have a free, private 3/4 hour counseling session with trained HIICAP volunteers from Lifespan who will help you with your questions on health insurance. Included will be Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Part D Drug Coverage, Medigap Insurance options, Medicare billing questions, EPIC (New York's prescription drug program for...
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    This is your opportunity to have a free, private 3/4 hour counseling session with trained HIICAP volunteers from Lifespan who will help you with your questions on health insurance. Included will be Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Part D Drug Coverage, Medigap Insurance options, Medicare billing questions, EPIC (New York's prescription drug program for seniors), and Long Term Care insurance. **The day and time listed is just a placeholder date.  You will be called to schedule a date and time for your private appointment. (Co-sponsored by Lifespan)
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