Step into the evocative world of Zambra Mora, a soulful fusion of Spanish Romani expression and deep Arabic influence. This Level One foundations class is designed for absolute beginners and curious dancers who want to explore the earthy, emotional, and rhythmic heart of this historic style. 

In this class, students will learn:

• Fundamental posture and movement vocabulary
• Slow, serpentine movements that emphasize breath, groundedness, and expression intention
• Fast rhythmic accents drawn from traditional Zambra phrasing
• Hipwork, arm pathways, and traveling steps that build confidence and fluidity
• Cultural context and lineage, honoring the dance’s roots while building a modern, accessible foundation

The pace is welcoming and supportive, with plenty of breakdowns, repetition, and guided practice. No prior dance experience is required — just curiosity and a willingness to explore a dance form that is both fiery and deeply poetic.

By the end of the series, students will feel grounded in the essential shapes, rhythms, and emotional textures of Zambra Mora, ready to continue into more layered technique and choreography.

Barefoot or dance shoes preferred, wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.

With years of teaching and performance experience, Gina brings her expertise, warmth, and energy to every class. Whether you’re new to Zambra Mora or looking to expand your repertoire, this class offers a fun, supportive environment to grow your skills and enjoy the beauty of dance.  

Class sessions will be on Tuesdays, August 4, 11, and 25 from 10:30 - 11:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine). No class on Tuesday, August 18.

For ages 18 and up.

TEACHER APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS!

Expanding technique with skirtwork, fans, and expressive Arabic Spanish styling.

Level Two invites dancers to step deeper into the dramatic, earthy world of Zambra Mora, building on the grounded shapes, slow and fast phrasing, and cultural context introduced in Level One. This class is designed for students who already understand the foundational posture, movement vocabulary and are ready to expand their expressive toolkit.

In this next level, dancers will explore:

• Introductory skirtwork: sweeping accents, framing shapes, and traveling patterns that enhance the theatrical Zambra aesthetic
• Foundational fan technique: opening/closing mechanics, directional pathways, and expressive flourishes that complement the dance.
• Layered movement combinations blending hips, torso, arms, and props
• More complex rhythmic transitions, moving confidently between slow, sinuous phrases and sharp, percussive accents
• Expanded footwork and turns inspired by SpanishArabic influences
• Styling and presence, cultivating the dramatic, smoldering quality that defines Zambra Mora

Students should bring:

• A practice skirt (Gina will have a few to share)
• A Silk Fan (These will be ordered when we are ready to start fan work

Dance shoes or barefoot are recommended for class.

By the end of Level Two, dancers will feel more expressive, more grounded, and more connected to the theatrical lineage of Zambra Mora — ready to continue into more advanced prop work and stylized choreography.

With years of teaching and performance experience, Gina brings her expertise, warmth, and energy to every class. Whether you’re new to Zambra Mora or looking to expand your repertoire, this class offers a fun, supportive environment to grow your skills and enjoy the beauty of dance.  

Class sessions will be on Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 25 (No class session on August 18)  from 11:45 to 12:45 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.

Come explore the world of Blues Guitar in a fun group setting.

Requirements:

• 12 Bar Blues Chord Progressions
• Pentatonic Scales, Riffs, and Techniques
• Classic 12 Bar Blues Songs
• Need Pen or Pencil
• Music Stand Suggested

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, August 4, 11 and 25 from 1 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.   St. Augustine 32084). No class on Tuesday, August 18. 

For ages 18 and up.

Have fun and kick up your heels!

This fun line dance class will teach you popular line dances to various genres of music.

Beginners welcome. 

Dance has been an integral part of Ann's life. She has participated in line dance classes for many years and has provided private instruction to friends. Additionally, she has taught dances in the classes of other instructors.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, August 4, 11, and 25 from 1 to 2 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084). No class on Tuesday, August 18. 

For ages 18 and up.

Since everything has a vibrational frequency, including ourselves, it makes sense that sound frequencies impact how we feel. That’s why particular songs and types of music often bring about specific types of emotions. Vibrational sound healing therapy (sound bath) can retune your body, mind and spirit, while encouraging relaxation, healing and wellness. These sessions use therapeutic crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, "wind gong", and  tuning forks and other sound vibration tools. The combination of tones and vibrations that produce a state of tranquility and act as a massage for the nervous system create a state of vibrational balance and harmony.

Participants are encouraged to be in a resting position. Best if on the floor with a yoga mat or a portable reclining chair but sitting up also works. Many enjoy having a light sheet or blanket to place over them.

Simply rest with eyes closed and listen as the practitioner plays a variety of instruments and you “bathe” in the soothing sounds and vibrations. Sound frequencies slow down the brain waves to a deeply restorative state which activates the body’s system of self-healing. Crystal bowls are tuned to chakras as well as the tuning forks. The gong, harp, bowls and tuning forks helps release tension in the body and stimulates the glandular and nervous system. Vocal chanting sometimes is added which further releases stagnant energy of the organs and as in singing lifts our spirit. As in humming and sound frequency, nitric oxide is release and enhances our cellular state within.

Sharon has been on her journey since 2000, trained in Woodstock, NY with Master trainers of Sound and Frequency. She is a Qigong Practitioner, Senior Trainer of IIQTC Tai Chi Easy Leader, certified in various Tai Chi Health forms, Master Reiki and energy healer, and completed studies in MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, August 4, 11 (no class session on August 18 & 25) from 2:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

This Watercolor class is designed to expose you to the unique characteristics and techniques of the medium using various scenes and compositional layout. We will be studying atmospheric perspective and depth of field that makes landscape watercolor painting so effective. There will be regular critiques and discussions to improve your understanding and skill development.

Mr. Ouellette received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Arts in Painting from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He taught at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and showed in many galleries and museums including the Detroit Institute of Art. He moved to St. Augustine in 1981 where he continued his career as an artist and professor of Fine Art at the Florida School of the Arts in his twenty-six year tenure. He was also a professor of Fine Arts, Painting and Design and Art History at SJRCC St. Augustine campus. He is currently teaching Art History and Studio classes at Flagler College Continuing Education.

Watercolor Materials and Supplies                

Brushes:

• sable (preferred), ox hair (if you can find it or sable blends or sable synthetics 
• 1”       flat
• 1/2”    flat
• #6 and #8 round
• rigger brush 

 Paper:

• Two sheets of Arches 22”x30”, 140 lb. cold press,  or a 9” x 12” block      

Paints:

Box sets of tube watercolors which should include most of these:        

• ultramarine blue
• cerulean blue
• cobalt blue
• thalo blue
• alizarin crimson
• cadmium red light
• cadmium yellow light 
• new gamboge
• burnt umber
• burnt sienna 

Other materials:                            

• covered palette, plastic
• painting board approx. 16” x 20”
• masking tape
• materials box
• non-breakable container for water
• roll of paper towels

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9 to 11 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Your iPhone is an amazingly powerful tool—great for your daily enjoyment and perfect for keeping track of your health and well-being. As we get older, a little extra help and a few reminders can make life run a lot more smoothly. That’s where your iPhone truly shines!

Think of it as your personal helper, ready to remind you of important tasks, guide you through what you need to do, and help you stay on track for a healthy, active life.

Join us to discover many fun and useful things your iPhone can do to make your life simpler—and get ready to be surprised by just how much this tiny powerhouse can really do!

Topic breakdown for the iPhone Class sessions in August 2026: 

• August 5 Managing Your iPhone Apps
• August 12 Adding and Syncing Calendars
• August 19 iPhone Privacy and Security Making Your Facebook Account Private on Your iPhone Two-Factor Authentication
• August 26 Privacy Best Practices Checklist

Smartphones are just a miniaturized computer, so learning them is just an extension to learning a Computer – they both use your mind and fingers…

Jim has been working with, and building computers, since 1981. He has worked for some major computer Companies such as Plessey Peripheral Systems (DEC), Fujitsu America (Disk Drives), MSI Data (Hand Held Scanners), and Aston-Tate (Software). He also started some of his own companies which he eventually sold to larger Companies: Simply Computers (PCs), Tobar (Disk Drives), Megastor (Disk Drives), and Dynamic Products (Australia).

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:15 to 10:15 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Learn to play some fun, easy classics in a fun group setting. You will learn:

• Tuning
• Basic chords
• Understanding rhythms
• Strum patterns

Requirements:

• Ukulele
• Music stand strongly suggested
• pen or pencil

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will run on Wednesdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. at River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084.

For ages 18 and up.