Things to Do in Bon Air
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Romp n' Roll’s energetic instructors inspire parents and children alike to get on their feet and learn in structured play-based educational classes. In small groups, kiddies engage with their peers and their environment during interactive lessons, such as dancing sessions or art explorations, which nurture their physical and mental development. Instructors keep their lessons lively by infusing play into each assignment. Outside the classroom, the staff hosts indoor play time to give kids a place to safely unleash any remaining energy. Parents can attend classes with their kids to spend quality time with their offspring and finger-paint something other than office budget reports.
No matter the day, a sense of competition fills the air at King Pin Lanes. The sound of clattering pins and congratulatory high-fives echoes as bowlers roll strikes down the alley's 32 gleaming lanes. Automatic scoring systems allow visitors to focus on their upcoming bowls instead of adding up frames, and for kids 8 and younger bumpers pop up from each gutter to help little ones get into the competitive spirit. Every Friday and Saturday, DJ Connection spins tunes to soundtrack cosmic bowling sessions with requests dominating after 9 p.m. And, crooners sing their hearts out for the crowd's affection during karaoke sessions held in the Tapz Bar & Grill. There, bowlers gather all week long around plates of nachos or freshly grilled burgers for conciliatory snacks after intense games or bowling shoe insults.
Over its 30 year history, The Dive Shop has trained over 10,000 new scuba divers and earned the honor of being a five-star PADI Instructor Development Center, without ever switching owners. The same teachers who helped the first class of students discover the underwater world now aid their children and grandchildren in making the same discovery through Open Water Certification diving courses and introductory lessons. They start beginners off in the safety of local pools, before plumbing the depths of Lake Rawlings during certification dives.
After a knee injury made traditional workouts impossible for her, Sandi Cauley revisited her childhood dance training. As a kid, she danced ballet folklorico, but as an adult she tapped into a more modern tradition—street dance. Cauley now helms Dance Trance Richmond, based out of Rigby’s Jig studio. In classes designed for participants of all skill levels, Cauley and a team of five instructors teach students hip new moves in a program based on the Dance Trance concept.
Originated by Jay Handline, Dance Trance centers on modern, calorie-burning dance workouts. In advanced classes, students mimic their instructors’ movements, picking up dynamic choreography by doing it themselves instead of relying on verbal direction. Beginners, meanwhile, can opt for classes that use spoken instruction and a slower pace, such as Dance Trance Breakdown sessions, which introduce new routines methodically.
To create Peak Experiences, the dedicated staff sets more than 125 top-rope routes, lead climbs, and bouldering problems for climbers of all skill levels. Five levels of classes and safety training spanning basic problems such as climbing a bunk bed to lead climbing a 50-foot wall prepare climbers to conquer any of these problems, and the gym also outfits its members with an onsite gear shop that stocks harnesses, footwear, and belay devices such as grigris or ATCs. Kids can also learn climbing skills during youth programs that invite children aged 5–18 and young rocks aged 3,000,000–4,500,000 to climb together with camps, teams, and trips.
As owner and head trainer of Diamond P Stables, Tammy Parker imparts more than 25 years of equestrian experience to her staff of boarders, championship riders, and gentle trainers. Riders of all experience levels receive equal attention on the ranch, whether they're just stepping into the stirrups for the first time or have already replaced their saddle with a reclining armchair. During her years of teaching for a variety of styles and breeds, Ms. Parker has produced numerous riding champions and dealt extensively with misbehaving broncos and show horses alike. Visitors can experience the thrill of horseback through daily trail rides, exploring the nearby fields and trails and listening to mares' nostalgic tales of their home planet, Equestrion.
