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Tai Chi Chuan

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…

Event Series Music Together® Babies Workshop (0-6 months)

Mr. Mike’s Music

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…

Event Series Tippi Toes: Toddler & Me

Tippi Toes: Toddler & Me

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. This type of class includes mom or dad, another loved one or a caretaker participating in the class along with the…

Gentle Yoga with Justine Duquesne of District Flow Yoga (7 Weeks – Starts September 25)

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Join District Flow Yoga and Hill Center for a yoga class catered to older students!  A yoga practice can contribute to your overall sense of well-being, contentment, ability to relax, sense of balance, strength, and body awareness. This class series, taught by experienced yoga teacher Justine Duquesne, will allow older students to access the physical…

Event Series Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo

Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Ballet, Tap & Jazz combo classes are offered for children 3-6 years old. This high energy dance class is designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion while they learn the basic elements of dance including positions and terminology. We incorporate an even mix of the three types of dance over the 45…

Event Series Tippi Toes: Tippi Pro

Tippi Toes: Tippi Pro

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

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 6-9 year olds and builds on concepts learned in prior Tippi Toes classes. No prior dance…

WIFV Filmmakers Present: An Attack on Democracy

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

WIFV Filmmakers capture and make history through their powerful storytelling. In this 45th Anniversary Year, WIFV will host four compelling, thought-provoking panels. Panel #1 - An Attack on Democracy This panel features directors of groundbreaking films that cover various insights and perspectives of America's political turmoil and challenge to democracy during the recent past. Confirmed Panelists:…

Tai Chi Chuan

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…

Easy Vegetarian Indian Cooking: Diwali Dinner Party SOLD OUT!

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Diwali is the perfect time to renew our focus on the positive things in life. Anyone can celebrate this festival of lights with food, fun, and friends. In this class, we’ll learn some simple shortcuts for creating an inspiring and festive dinner party! Come hungry—we’ll enjoy cooking and eating a meal together, and you’ll leave…

$79.00

Global Sounds on the Hill Featuring Acclaimed Greek Multi-Instrumentalist and Vocalist Spyros Koliavasilis: The Rebetiko Project

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Rebetiko is more than a musical form. It’s a sonic passport and a timbral time machine — a unique lyrical synthesis of Greek urban and island melodies and modal traditions from around the Mediterranean. It is a musical genre that was and is an…

$20.00

Tai Chi Chuan

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…

Event Series Tippi Toes: Baby Ballet

Tippi Toes: Baby Ballet

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

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…

Event Series Tippi Toes: Tippi Pro

Tippi Toes: Tippi Pro

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

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 6-9 year olds and builds on concepts learned in prior Tippi Toes classes. No prior dance…

Event Series Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo

Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Ballet, Tap & Jazz combo classes are offered for children 3-6 years old. This high energy dance class is designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion while they learn the basic elements of dance including positions and terminology. We incorporate an even mix of the three types of dance over the 45…

Event Series Tippi Toes: Hip Hop

Tippi Toes: Hip Hop

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Do you love to dance around the house listening to great music? Have you ever wanted to play freeze dance or do a line dance? Tippi Toes teachers will have you dancin' to the beat in no time! Our Hip Hop class starts with warm-ups and stretching and quickly moves into learning hip hop choreography…

Writing DC: Writing about Place and Space

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Every city has a story to tell. This workshop will focus on writing about DC and place/space based writing, including scenes, portraits/profiles, personal essays, and writing your daily life. Place and Space based writers often suggest their relationship(s) to the places and spaces they describe, using creative storytelling techniques such as playful language and factual…

$69.00
Event Series Music Together® Babies Workshop (0-6 months)

Mr. Mike’s Music

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…

Mr. Mike’s Music

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…

From China to Appalachia Featuring GRAMMY Award-winning American Roots artists Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer and Chinese classical hammered dulcimer player Chao Tian

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Click here to hear the recent story on NPR's Morning Edition. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer join Chao Tian in a show that combines music from China to Appalachia and beyond. Instrumentation includes yangqin (Chinese hammered dulcimer), gourd banjo, five-string banjo, ukulele, guitars, dumbek, cello-banjo and mandolin. The trio will release their debut CD this…

$20.00
Event Series Gottaswing Intermediate

Gottaswing Beginners and Intermediate

Teaching Jitterbug and Lindy Hop since 1994, Gottaswing’s beginner and intermediate group classes have set the gold standard in swing dance instruction. You never need a partner; we rotate partners in our classes so everyone has a chance to learn and practice. Classes are open to dancers of all ages (students under 14 years must be…

Event Series Music Together® Babies Workshop (0-6 months)

Mr. Mike’s Music

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…

Event Series Tippi Toes: Baby Ballet

Tippi Toes: Baby Ballet

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

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…

Event Series Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo

Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Ballet, Tap & Jazz combo classes are offered for children 3-6 years old. This high energy dance class is designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion while they learn the basic elements of dance including positions and terminology. We incorporate an even mix of the three types of dance over the 45…

Event Series Spanish Language Course: Beginner (Fall 2023)

Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginner’s Class (Monday Fall 2024)

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez. Iya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously, she taught Spanish at Hill Center,…

Event Series Painting Pet Portraits with Alexandra Schmeling

Painting Pet Portraits with Alexandra Schmeling

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Learn how to create a watercolor pet portrait from start to finish-  from selecting a good reference photo to drawing the outline to painting with watercolor. Alexandra Schmeling will teach the “ink and wash” method of painting. It starts with an outline of the portrait in pen and is completed with washes of watercolor paint.…

$195.00
Event Series Wren Zen Meditation Class

Wren Zen Meditation Class

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

What is Zen meditation? Zen meditation, or Zazen, is one of the most powerful methods of Zen Buddhist practice developed in the past 2,500 years in Asia and brought to America in the 60’s and 70’s. Zazen is a practice-oriented tradition that is very simple, you “just sit,” as a Japanese master would say. We…

Gentle Yoga with Jayanti Harrison of District Flow Yoga (8 Weeks – Starts September 17)

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Join District Flow Yoga and Hill Center for a yoga class catered to older students!  A yoga practice can contribute to your overall sense of well-being, contentment, ability to relax, sense of balance, strength, and body awareness. This class series, taught by experienced yoga teacher Jayanti Harrison, will allow older students to access the physical…

Gentle Yoga with Jayanti Harrison of District Flow Yoga (8 Weeks – Starts November 12)

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Join District Flow Yoga and Hill Center for a yoga class catered to older students!  A yoga practice can contribute to your overall sense of well-being, contentment, ability to relax, sense of balance, strength, and body awareness. This class series, taught by experienced yoga teacher Jayanti Harrison, will allow older students to access the physical…

$210.00
Event Series Spanish Language Course: Beginner (Fall 2023)

Spanish Language Course: Beginner’s Class (Tuesday Fall 2024)

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez. Iya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously, she taught Spanish at Hill Center,…

Tai Chi Chuan

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…

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