Beginner's Solo Form Classes start in October in Hadley, January in Florence, and April in Amherst. To learn the choreography of the form takes a calendar year.  Each week we review the previous class and add a posture. New beginners can join a class any time during the first month. After that, the class will close to new students. Once a student has learned the Solo Form, they are entitled to join other form classes, or two person practice classes in New England. When new sword classes are taught, they will be invited to join.