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Teachers and Substitutes Wanted - If you have a wellness or movement class that you have taught before, please email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or phone (203) 431-2812.


Medical Questions:

We expect students to have consulted with their doctor before starting any new exercise program.


LaBlast Fitness ® Cardio Dance Workout with Light Weights
You will get your heart rate up and sweat a bit with this aerobic workout created by Louis Van Amstel of Dancing with the Stars. LaBlast® is a partner-free, simple, low impact, safe, cardio / ballroom dance workout for all levels. Some exercises use optional light weights. There is no mat. It's fun and energizing. Beginners are encouraged to attend. Wear sneakers and bring light hand weights (if you have them) and a water bottle. Instructor Denise Nethercott started ballroom dancing in 2011 and has successfully competed as an amateur ballroom dancer with Fred Astaire Dance Studios. She is an Open Gold level dancer with numerous accomplishments. She placed first at the National Dance Championship competition in Florida and is the winner of many Regional competitions throughout these years - both Championship and Scholarship rounds. She is proficient in both American and International styles. Denise's mission is to combine her passion for ballroom dance with her passion for physical fitness. Upon discovering LaBlast® Fitness, she knew right away, this was for her. LaBlast® is a fun, safe exercise program that combines the love of dance with the need to move our bodies. Denise became a certified LaBlast® Fitness instructor in 2019 and started Dance Fit with Denise in 2021.

8 Sessions $ 98 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 84)
Mon., 9/15, 22, 29; 10/6, 20, 27; 11/3, 10 from 5:45 to 6:35 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. NOTE: No class 10/13.


Full Body Burn and Tone
This full body workout, led by Pat Anikewich, is designed to burn calories and sculpt lean muscle by using elements of cardio, strength training, and stretch. The class is good for beginners, intermediate and advanced participants. Modifications are always offered in a non-intimidating environment. Weights are encouraged, (bring your own) but not required. Please have available weights of your choice, towel, mat and water. Instructor Patricia Anikewich holds many group exercise certifications and teaches at many Westchester and Connecticut fitness centers. Make up date, if needed, is added to an open date or the end of the session. Zoom available.

6 Sessions $ 78 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 67)
Tue., 8/5, 12, 19, 26; 9/9, 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Annex + Zoom. NOTE: No class 9/2, 23.


Barre Fusion
Spring into spring / summer with this low impact strength workout that enhances your muscle tone, posture, flexibility and confidence in a class that blends ballet, dance, functional strength and mind-body inspired movement. Light weights or no weights are required. Chairs will be provided to act as a barre.  All fitness levels welcome.  Instructor Patricia Anikewich holds many group exercise certifications and teaches at many Westchester and Connecticut fitness centers. Bring weights, mat, towel, water.  Make up date, if needed, is added to an open date or the end of the session.

Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldce@gmail.com for Fall date information. Probable start date for fall class is 9/25. We may have a mini session 9/4, 11, 18.


Line Dance for Beginners
The ideal workout. Burn fat and calories while you are having fun! Do you know your right from your left, can you count to 8? Then you can line dance! We will start with the basics and build from there. If you have been to this course before, come on back, we have new dances lined up for this course. Please bring a water bottle and wear leather or suede soled shoes. Instructors Steve Parker and Ellen Russow have been dancing for over 28 years and teaching for over 16.

Wed., Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldce@gmail.com for Fall date information.


Tai Chi, Qi Gong


Tai Chi Form, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi Exercises - see Tai Chi category for date/price information.


Tai Chi (Yang Long Form)
Tai Chi Form classes are in person - either in a school or public building (the morning classes go outside when the weather is good). Tai Chi, the gentle form of exercise often called meditation in motion, has been practiced in China for hundreds of years. This ancient art helps relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, improve balance, coordination and circulation. Its slow and graceful movements make it accessible to anyone, regardless of age or level of physical fitness. While Tai Chi improves overall physical and mental health, it is also an effective martial art. Class sizes are limited.
See Tai Chi category for date/price information.


Tai Chi Strength and Balance (Beginner): the Natural Way to Promote Health
This class is a meditation in motion and a full body workout combined, all done standing (no mat). This first class consists of 35 basic Tai Chi exercises designed to promote better health, stress relief, balance and coordination, concentration, and internal organ massage. These exercises are based on Step by Step Tai Chi: the Natural Way to Strength and Healing by Master Lam Kam Chuen. Please have a set of 2 or 3 pound weights and a water bottle available. Instructor Rod Barfield, a former NYC teacher, has been doing Tai Chi exercises since 1994 and has studied the Tai Chi Form under Gwen Roman since Fall 2013.
See Tai Chi category for date/price information.


Beginning Tai Chi / Qi Gong
This class is open to all levels. We will begin with grounding, meditation and breath work. Stretching and strengthening occurs throughout the practice. Qi Gong movements will help us learn energy flow. Tai chi form will be done at end of class. Instructor: Deby Goldenberg. Instructor Deby Goldenberg has practiced and taught martial arts (3rd degree black belt), Tai Chi and Yoga in this area for decades. She is also an Amrit Yoga Nidra therapist.
See Tai Chi category for date/price information.


Ballroom Dance and Event Bootcamp


Ballroom/Swing, Salsa Dance - see Dance category for date/price information.


Medical Questions:

We expect students to have consulted with their doctor before starting any new exercise program.


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