The Katz JCC has a variety of specialty wellness classes and programs that are intended for people seeking recovery from illness, a specific health condition, or those looking to improve their overall health. Work with one of our exercise specialists and learn how to succeed through the progression of specific training that focuses on improving functional capacity, improving joint range of motion, minimizing fatigue, and preventing illness.
Advanced Stand Tall
Wednesdays, March 11 – April 15
10:30AM – 11:30AM
Instructor: Patty Palese
Designed for those who have mastered the foundations, this class has more dynamic exercises that combine strength, stability, balance, and functional movement. Participants must have completed Foundations of Stand Tall to enroll. Take the next step and stand taller than ever!
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Member: $69 | Guest: $89
Foundations of Stand Tall
Fridays, March 13 – April 24 *No Class April 3rd
10:30AM – 11:30AM
Instructor: Patty Palese
Improve posture and balance with targeted core and leg exercises. This class builds strength, enhances stability, and supports better alignment to help you move with confidence every day.
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Member: $69 | Guest: $89
Rise and Restore: Qigong and Chair Yoga
Sunday, March 15
10:30AM – 11:30AM
Instructors: Pam Kofsky and Marjie Zimmerman
This one-day event combines the ancient practice of qigong with meditative chair yoga to gently reduce tension and stress while promoting overall mind-body healing. Begin with qigong movement to cultivate the body’s vital energy, then flow into a calming chair yoga sequence designed to leave you feeling relaxed and renewed.
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Member: $20 | Guest: $25
Prenatal Yoga
Tuesdays, March 17 – April 21
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Instructor: Donna Favilla
Join us for a calming and empowering yoga class designed specifically for expectant moms. Prenatal Yoga helps improve flexibility, strength, and balance while relieving common pregnancy discomforts. Each class includes gentle movement, breathwork, and relaxation techniques to support a more comfortable pregnancy and prepare you for labor and delivery. Connect with other moms-to-be in a supportive and nurturing environment.
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Member: $80 | Guest: $99
Adult Ballet
Wednesdays, March 18 – May 20
10:45AM – 11:45AM
Instructor: Amanda Keller
Come enjoy the beauty and grace of classical ballet! This is a perfect class for those getting started or revisiting ballet again as an adult. This class will cover basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student’s awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Barre work and center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. No prior ballet experience necessary. This class is for all levels!
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Member: $104 | Guest: $124
Dancing Stars
Wednesdays, March 18 – May 20 (No class April 1 & April 8)
Instructor: Amanda Keller
This creative movement series will introduce the basics of dance to students ages 3-5. Kids will have the opportunity to let loose and express themselves freely through movement, and will be hopping, skipping, and sashaying throughout our spacious studio. Each class will begin with a warm-up followed by new dance steps pulled from a wide array of styles, including ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop. Each class will introduce a theme, which will be reinforced through storytelling during rest times to encourage interdisciplinary learning. This class can be modified to accommodate physical differences.
We will now offer two times:
Class 1: 3:35pm-4:10pm Register
Class 2: 4:15pm-4:50pm Register
Member: $152 | Guest: $172
Yin Yoga
Sunday, March 29
4:00PM – 5:30PM
Instructor: Jana Cicha
Join this calm practice of letting gravity take over in your body. Yin yoga is the physical practice of holding opening poses to stretch the connective tissues around your joints. Energetically, we practice mental stillness.
Register for March 29
Member: $20 | Guest: $25
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
Saturday, April 25
9:30AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Morris Siegel
Join the Katz JCC to celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. Experience the Yang traditional form, watch captivating demonstrations, and participate. All styles are invited to witness and participate in this event. This day is an annual event that takes place to help foster a great understanding of the art forms and promote Tai Chi & Qigong across the world.
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Member: Free | Guest: $25
