Change It Up

From goat yoga to Beyonce ballet, try these DFW fitness events in July

Earn that HG Sply Co brunch with yoga first.

Photo courtesy of HG Sply Co

The year is half over — how's that fitness resolution going? Whether you're looking to change up what's already been working or start a new healthy journey, you'll want to make note of these fitness events happening around Dallas-Fort Worth in July.

Beginner Beyonce Ballet, July 6, 13 & 20
Back at Arts Mission Oak Cliff by popular demand, this class is designed for adult beginner ballerinas who are looking for the most fun workout in town. You will learn a classic ballet barre workout with a perfect balance of twerks and bootie pops. Classes are $15.

The Good Tour, July 9
All levels of fitness are welcome for a community run at White Rock Lake with a group strength and HIIT workout to follow. Clean out your closet and bring all gently loved unused tennis shoes to donate to Soles4Souls.

Glow with Yoga, July 9
Glow Sauna at Prestonwood Place is hosting Glow with Yoga, a one-time event that includes a 45-minute yoga class paired with a 45-minute infrared sauna session. Sauna sessions will take place directly before or immediately following the yoga session. There are four event slot options, space is limited and will be first-come, first-served.

Hell's Half Acre Marathon, July 9-10
Run the full marathon, a half, 10K, or 5K, with all races starting from Woodshed Smokehouse in Fort Worth.

Fitness Ambassadors Field Day, July 21
Get ready to bring out your competitiveness and reminisce on childhood fun at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Your ticket includes 45 minutes of field-day fun and swag on the Pegasus Lawn. Guests are welcome to mingle at the pool following the workout.

Goat Yoga, July 23
Get your yoga on while goats graze and jump on, over, and all around you, beginning at 9 am at Victory Forest Community Center.

CorePower yoga at HG Sply Co, July 23
Start the morning off with an invigorating yoga class at 10 am, followed by brunch and mimosas on the rooftop patio until noon. Your $30 ticket includes the class and food and drink, plus a raffle ticket for a chance to win fun prizes.

Pride Night at Movement, July 26
Come climb with — or learn to climb from — lifelong enthusiasts during a night that celebrates love in all forms.

Outdoor fitness and yoga at The Smoky Rose, July 30
Join the final July class, beginning with yoga and finishing with high-intensity interval training hosted by Beach Body coaches Jill Kramer and Sarah Daley.

Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass, now through August 31
School's out, so Planet Fitness is inviting high school students ages 14-19 to work out for free at any of its 2,200-plus clubs through August 31. Visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to register, and here's a bonus: The gym chain is hosting a sweepstakes to award one $500 scholarship in each state, and one grand prize $5,000 scholarship at the end of the summer to really get teens moving.

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TASTING NOTES

New Hill Country wine school teaches Texans how to become aficionados

Photo courtesy of William Chris Wine Co.

William Chris Wine Co. is the first Texas winery to provide these educational courses to industry peers and enthusiasts.

Texas wine enthusiasts and beginners wanting to test their skills or develop them further can now do so at a new Hill Country wine school led by an award-winning winery out in Hye, Texas.

William Chris Wine Co. has opened their William Chris Wine School with Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) classes and a one-of-a-kind ambassador certification course beginning in April. The school is offering these courses not only to educate fellow Texans about the intricacies of wine, but also to provide inspirational experiences that help ignite their passion for it.

“WSET courses are designed to inspire and empower anyone looking to develop their wine knowledge — regardless of prior experience, and from enthusiasts to professionals,” says Director of Education Kelsey Kramer in a press release. “So, we encourage anyone to sign up for our WSET courses no matter their current level of wine knowledge.”

WCWC is the first Texas winery to provide these educational courses to industry peers and enthusiasts. They’ll offer two WSET level tracks with multiple classes; their beginner-level WSET Level 1 classes are open for registration for April 15 and May 15. The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines courses are for more experienced aficionados, and are centered around trying new wines from all over the world while also educating on wine theory, grape-growing techniques, and more. The level two classes are scheduled for May, June, and July.

Kramer added that over half of the William Chris team has successfully passed the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines courses.

“Our ultimate goal, as always, is to increase the standard of knowledge for those in the Texas wine industry,” she says. “Anyone who participates in a course with us supports this goal and the future success of the industry as a whole.”

Though Texas wine is not included in the WSET curriculum, the wine school has their own solution for that. They are offering an exclusive Texas Wine Ambassador Certification program that focuses solely on wine-making and grape-growing in our own state. Their first certification class is scheduled for April 22.

More information about the William Chris Wine School and its classes can be found on their website.

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