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Instructors- Aerobics/Body Sculpting/Cardio Fusion- Yoga-Sandy
Starflower
Middle
Eastern Dance- Catie Dal Cerro
began studying Middle Eastern Dance in 1991, as a student of Tzigane
(Barb Albrechtson) in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
As a Liberal Studies graduate of Viterbo University (‘96),
Catie has felt honored to attend workshops throughout the years with
some of the world’s best dancers including but not limited to Maleeha
(Iowa), Mona N’Wal (Madison), Ruby Jazayre (Indiana), Cassandra
(Minneapolis), Mahmoud Reda (Egypt) and Mariano Parra (New York). For the several years she danced with the Sahara Desert
Dancers Middle Eastern dance troupe of LaCrosse, Catie enjoyed
performing in shows, charity events, and the occasional bellygram.
She still occasionally dances with the
troupe. Catie has been studying with Sahra Saeeda
since July 2008 and she is Journey to Egypt Certified-Levels I
& II. Her dance name is Aliya, which
she was given by her
foreign coffee shop pals in college as she reminded them of their
airline Aliya Air back home, where flights were often late on arrival. Class
will, however, start on time! About the Instructor Amy Carriere is an early childhood special
education teacher that moved to the area a year ago.
She has co-presented state-wide to other teachers and
professionals in the area of early education on topics such as
Incorporating Sensory Rich Activities in the classroom and Music and
Movement. Currently out of
the classroom and working part time as program support for CESA 10
school districts, Amy spends her time with her husband and two young
children, ages 2 and 3. She
has been in search of activities to get her children involved with and
decided to offer a class to get other kids in the community to move,
socialize and have fun together. Gross motor development gives your child the ability to move in a variety of ways, the ability to control his/her body, and helps to promote child’s self-esteem. Between the ages of 1 and 3, kids respond best to music when they actively experience it. Passive listening (like in the car) is fine, but look for opportunities to get your child rocking, marching, rolling, tapping, clapping, and moving to the beat. Movement paired with music increases development of balance, coordination, rhythm, strength, endurance, spatial relationships and body awareness. Kids this age are learning to master basic movements like walking, running, kicking, and throwing. They're naturally active, so be sure to provide lots of opportunities for your child to practice and build on these skills. All classes welcome new members, Group exercise is a fun way to get your exercise, so what are you waiting for? come in and try a class or two. Classes are free to members and $5 for non members unless otherwise specified. If you are interested in being an instructor please email: Tammy or call 284-7010 Mats are available for purchase for classes here. Need a sitter? Call and one can be scheduled.
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*Denotes
there is a fee for these classes.
Group Fitness at River Country Fitness is fun. With many classes you will always have a class that will challenge you. Yoga, Senior Classes, Middle Eastern Dance, and Aerobics are offered free within the group fitness schedule during the evening. (also aerobics sat. morning class) Zumba, Tai Chi, Kung Fu are some of the other classes offered at an additional small fee. Always come in a bit early as they sell out on a regular basis. River Country Fitness has the largest selection of exciting group fitness classes in Black River Falls. **You do not need to be a member to participate in group fitness- Most classes are $5 for nonmembers. Our unique and amazing instructors are very supportive of beginners and veterans alike. Always let your instructors know if you have any health ailments so they may offer you advice. You will have fun, make new friends and receive all the amazing benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Start designing your ultimate life today, come be a member of our group fitness family. The Group Fitness Instructors bio's are to the left and class description below. Tiny Tot Musical Movement Gross motor development gives your child the ability to move in a variety of ways, the ability to control his/her body, and helps to promote child’s self-esteem. Between the ages of 1 and 3, kids respond best to music when they actively experience it. Passive listening (like in the car) is fine, but look for opportunities to get your child rocking, marching, rolling, tapping, clapping, and moving to the beat. Movement paired with music increases development of balance, coordination, rhythm, strength, endurance, spatial relationships and body awareness. Kids this age are learning to master basic movements like walking, running, kicking, and throwing. They're naturally active, so be sure to provide lots of opportunities for your child to practice and build on these skills. Cardio Fusion-A blend of simple but intense aerobics, step, weights, and leg work. Basic Cardio Combo- A combination of aerobics and step, basic moves where you determine your intensity. Circuit Training- Move from station to station getting a total body workout. Lab Class-A workout geared for legs/abs/butt Arm Up- Combo of upper body work Senior Classes-It is a group exercise program, (formerly know as PACE, designed specifically for people with arthritis. It includes specially designed exercises to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion, and maintain muscle strength. It also helps increase overall stamina. Through the recreational and socializing aspects, the program can help reduce pain, stiffness and feelings of isolation and depression.
Beginning Aerobics-30 minutes of a great way to get started or test out aerobics at a lower level! Low impact movements performed on and off a step platform with or without risers. Beginning Aerobics builds confidence and opens foundations to apply to other classes. Middle Eastern Dance-Total muscle isolation, elegant hand gestures, and intricate body gyrations. Includes distinctive music and traditional movements for a unique workout. Yoga-Designed to enhance vitality and sense of well-being. Focus on flexibility, balance, strength, and posture. (will begin again soon) *please note you need your own mats and must attend beg. yoga for 3 mos before advancing to advanced yoga. Wing Chun Kung Fu is a powerful martial art that deals with close-quarter combat and centerline strikes. It is a very effective self-defense and enables you to utilize your opponents' strength against themselves. Al's Wing Chun strikes and kicks are right in the centerline of the body, making them hard to see and block by your opponents'; so your strikes do not miss. Because Wing Chun is a soft style, you'll soon develop very fast hand, leg, and body movements; and from training with the wooden dummy and sandbags, you'll quickly develop amazing strength and durability. Please email for more information and if interested.Tai Chi- This is not one of the new fad classes so many are now using for group classes. Tai Chi is a martial art that keeps the bone structure aligned with the forces of Heaven and Earth, and transferring the Earth force through the bone structure into a single point of discharge. Relaxing in movement while distinguishing the full (Yang) from the empty (Yin). Allowing the Chi to circulate and move the muscles, bones and tendons in slow, coordinated movements without ever pushing the physical limitations of the body to extremes and moving smoothly and continuously with total bodily integration. *We are very fortunate to be able to offer Wing Chun Kung Fu and Tai Chi-Sifu (master) Thomas Yang will be instructing these classes and is very well trained and has many years experience. There are fees associated with these classes. As always members will receive a discount. |
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Adv. Aerobic exercise
-60 minutes of mixed
intensities, low impact movements performed on and off a step platform
with or without risers. This class consists of movement patterns.
Intensity level determined by speed, travel, and execution of
movements. Combining a healthy, well-balanced diet with aerobic
activity can lead to the most popular benefit of all; a beautifully
healthy body.