District 196 Community Education

This class teaches dance technique, Pilates conditioning, and yoga balance in a series of total body movement to leave you feeling lengthened, toned, and energized. Wear comfortable clothing and remove shoes and socks prior to class.

Improve your body's overall functional strength, balance, coordination and cardio endurance. Focus on strength, movement and balance. Learn to challenge muscular endurance, balance and coordination by moving through all planes of motivation with multi-joint and compound exercises. All levels welcome. Exercises can be modified to meet individual goals.

This class will give you a blend of heart pumping exercises, through a combination of bag work, agility, core and strength in 45 minutes. What to bring to class: Boxing Gloves. We recommend open finger MMA gloves to help your body stay cool, and offer up some dexterity for equipment use. Hand wraps are optional.

Enjoy the relaxation and stress reduction that comes from gentle yoga. Move through standing, seated and floor poses with minimal transitions between standing and floor. A chair is helpful for balance, and poses are modified for all levels. Class ideal for those new to yoga, those who enjoy a gentle pace or students with physical limitations. Wear comfortable clothing and bring yoga mat.

Who says you have to jump, grunt, strain and punish your body to get amazing results from your workout? PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. And, we crank up the speed to deliver a true fat-burning, low-impact workout that leaves your body looking long, lean and incredibly defined. PiYo isn't like standard Pilates and yoga classes that make you hold long, intense poses. PiYo speeds everything up—including your results—by introducing you to dynamic, flowing sequences that can burn serious calories at the same time as they lengthen and tone your muscles and increase your flexibility.

POUND is a full-body rhythmic drumming inspired workout that uniquely combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements using lightly weighted exercise drumsticks (Ripstix). POUND is accessible to all fitness levels. The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities

Join your friends and neighbors in a safe, warm, dry environment and walk to your heart's content. Start your program when you wish and exercise as often as you like. It's the perfect workout plan! Where do I walk? Dakota Hills Middle School (DHMS), Rosemount Middle School (RMS) or Valley Middle School (VMS). Registration allows you access to all three schools. When do I walk? On your first visit, receive a schedule including all three locations listing skip dates, an identification badge to be worn while walking and a walkers' map of the school. Facilities are open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon, except on skip dates, when other activities or school vacations conflict with the walking schedule. How do I participate? Preregistration is required. What is the cost? Fee is $19/person, $25/couple*, or $29/family. *Residing at the same address.

Add free weights to your yoga workout to increase muscle endurance, and tone and sculpt each major muscle group. Weights will serve as your personal adjuster to deepen your practice while building lean muscle mass and boosting metabolism.

It’s time to strike up some fun on the lanes! Bowling is a fun and competitive sport for all ages. Weekly session includes three games of bowling against another team, with standings kept for friendly competition. Includes pizza and pop the last week of the session, along with ball, shoes and bumpers, if needed.

Real people, real fun, real results. Get groovin' at your own pace with Zumba. This Latin inspired dance-fitness workout provides modified, low-impact moves with easy-to-follow moves for a healthy, active lifestyle. Perfect for beginners and all ages, 18 to 80+. Improve balance, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular strength. Wear comfortable workout clothing, athletic shoes and bring water.

Enjoy an energizing, uplifting workout using some dance moves that are easy to follow. Zumba is dynamic, exciting and an effective head to toe fitness system. It is excellent for the mind, body, spirit and overall wellness and a healthy support as we age. No prior dance experience required. Everyone is welcome.