Longtime Capitol Hill Resident (30+ years), Gordon Tenney, is an accomplished player and teacher of piano music in all styles. Classical, jazz, rock/pop, blues, you name it! He has 10+ years of teaching experience with children and adults. Gordon uses the principles of Taoism (balance and harmony) to enable students to reach the essence of…
Tai Chi Chuan is a formulated set of movements designed for body and mind. This discipline for health and serenity is also a complete system of self-defense and a martial art that emphasizes sensitivity, serenity and flexibility. Our classes are conducted in a relaxed, go-at-your-own-pace, collegial spirit infused with the seriousness that the study of…
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Life at Earth’s Poles,” a chance to become more familiar with whales, penguins, polar bears, and other denizens of our planet’s coldest climates, with Chris Parsons, whale and dolphin researcher and associate professor in the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at Exeter University. As this event is in-person, we require all attendees to…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way over the course of three classes. This course will give students the skills to create paintings on their own…
Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic steps are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner. This type of class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our…
Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children 3-5 to exercise their bodies and imaginations…
Tippi Pro takes our Ballet Tap Jazz combo class to a whole new level - introducing more complex dance steps, combos, and steps across the floor in the same upbeat, FUN Tippi Toes way! This class is designed for 5-7 year olds and builds on concepts learned in prior Tippi Toes classes. No prior dance…
Warrior Fusion is a health and fitness collaborative that helps people of all ages and abilities train for life through martial arts, personal training, and self-defense instruction. Based in Washington, D.C. Warrior Fusion was founded in 2010. With a variety of offerings and locations to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with us to meet…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center's kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Warrior Fusion is a health and fitness collaborative that helps people of all ages and abilities train for life through martial arts, personal training, and self-defense instruction. Based in Washington, D.C. Warrior Fusion was founded in 2010. With a variety of offerings and locations to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with us to meet…
This event is now Thursday, December 8th. Join Sommelier Michael Scaffidi to learn about and taste Amaro: a bittersweet Italian liqueur, perfect for an after dinner digestif. Plus, you can't have something bitter without a little something sweet....that's why we're pairing with slightly sweet Italian cookies. Learn the tricks at Hill Center so you can…
Settle in at Hill Center’s 12-seat kitchen for an intimate dinner featuring the haute cuisine of France. Two-star Michelin chef Gérard Pangaud will serve a 4-course tasting menu that reflects the choicest products in season. Each course is paired with select wines representing the premier regions of France. This Chef's Table is priced at $195, as opposed…
Studio One Dance was founded in December 2016. The concept has blossomed from a series of small classes hosted at neighborhood venues into a thriving, director-owned studio. Our bespoke program is designed for children aged 2-8 years old. We use colorful, tactile props to stoke their imagination and inspire movement, while introducing classical and contemporary…
Studio One Dance was founded in December 2016. The concept has blossomed from a series of small classes hosted at neighborhood venues into a thriving, director-owned studio. Our bespoke program is designed for children aged 2-8 years old. We use colorful, tactile props to stoke their imagination and inspire movement, while introducing classical and contemporary…
Studio One Dance was founded in December 2016. The concept has blossomed from a series of small classes hosted at neighborhood venues into a thriving, director-owned studio. Our bespoke program is designed for children aged 2-8 years old. We use colorful, tactile props to stoke their imagination and inspire movement, while introducing classical and contemporary…
Settle in at Hill Center’s 12-seat kitchen for an intimate dinner featuring the haute cuisine of France. Two-star Michelin chef Gérard Pangaud will serve a 4-course tasting menu that reflects the choicest products in season. Each course is paired with select wines representing the premier regions of France. This Chef's Table is priced at $195, as opposed…
Tai Chi Chuan is a formulated set of movements designed for body and mind. This discipline for health and serenity is also a complete system of self-defense and a martial art that emphasizes sensitivity, serenity and flexibility. Our classes are conducted in a relaxed, go-at-your-own-pace, collegial spirit infused with the seriousness that the study of…
Warrior Fusion is a health and fitness collaborative that helps people of all ages and abilities train for life through martial arts, personal training, and self-defense instruction. Based in Washington, D.C. Warrior Fusion was founded in 2010. With a variety of offerings and locations to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with us to meet…
This class is a wonderful transition between Toddler & Me and Ballet, Tap & Jazz class. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. The dancers do not have mom, dad or another loved one by their side during the class, so this class is great…
Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children 3-5 to exercise their bodies and imaginations…
Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic steps are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner. This type of class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our…
Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children 3-5 to exercise their bodies and imaginations…
Veteran food writer and editor Bonnie Benwick returns to Hill Center for her annual holiday cookie class. This festive class has become a fun, informative, and delectable Hill Center tradition! As an added bonus, this year once again features the charming assistance of Washington Post alumna Jane Touzalin. We’ll build, decorate, twist, and shape treats…
Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children 3-5 to exercise their bodies and imaginations…
Hip Hop is the perfect class for boys and girls, ages 6-9, who want to dance, stay active and learn how to freestyle. This class focuses on rhythm, musicality and basic footwork. Students will develop coordination, body awareness, build self-esteem and confidence in this fun, exciting and energetic class. Class begins with warm-ups and stretching…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials, many…
Join Michelle LaFrance and Jessica McCaughey for their new Writing at the End of the World course: Writing for Change -- Stories, Letters, & One-Pagers for the Hopeful! This workshop will focus on writing as a “world-building” tool for social change, hope, and community-building. Facilitators will discuss the rhetorical strategies for writing persuasively and strategically…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of class, students will have a carved block and at least one final print to…
At Super Soccer Stars, dynamic coaches work with every student to develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and low child-to-coach ratios ensure that each child will improve his or her soccer skills through engaging warm-ups, activities, and games—all while having endless fun! Parent & Me - Adult Participation Required…
Tot Yoga helps newly mobile babies and toddlers explore movement milestones, gain confidence, build strength and fitness, connect with parents and caregivers, and set the foundation for healthy body attitudes and a fit lifestyle. Each class incorporates dozens of age-appropriate yoga poses, dance and creative movement, and engaging songs and activities as children learn social emotional skills through…