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Bengie has been a dancer and choreographer for over 25 years, and an instructor at the Dale Turner Family Y for over 8 years too! Share in the joy of dance and fitness with Bengie.

Bengie teaches Dance Fitness on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Candice believes that joy and fun should not be compromised when getting healthy and staying strong. She has been instructing Yoga for 9 years and plans on practicing 99 years more!

Candice teaches Yoga on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Deborah has been with the Y since 2014 teaching a variety of classes and facilitating programs as a Lifestyle Coach. She is a Radiant Health Yoga® certified teacher; certified Zumba®, Zumba Gold® and Zumba Toning® instructor; and a Dance for Parkinson’s® Teacher.

Deborah teaches Yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays.

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DeOnte has 10 years of experience in functional strength and performance training. His training philosophy stems from his time as an athlete -- He believes everyone is an athlete and should train like one. Whether your goal is to get stronger, run a marathon, or be active into old age, DeOnte is here to help inspire and empower you.

DeOnte teaches Bootcamp on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Heather has been teaching group exercise classes for 15 years. Besides finding fun ways to move to music, she finds joy in celebrating accomplishments with members to reinforce healthy habits.

Heather teaches AOA classes on Mondays and Fridays.

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Jim has been practicing Yoga for over 15 years and has been teaching for the last 5. He loves to bring yoga to all students, especially those who have never been exposed to or just beginning to explore Yoga. His classes will encourage you to explore how yoga works for your body - not some ideal - to really make your practice your own.

Jim teaches Yoga on Mondays and Fridays.

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Katrina has been helping people eat healthier for more than ten years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Sciences and is a certified Lifestyle Coach too. Katrina believes in a balanced, whole food based approach to eating that is as delicious as it is nutritious.

Katrina teaches Cooking Classes on Wednesdays.

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Kelly has been teaching and coaching for over 20 years. Meeting people where they’re at, Kelly motivates and inspires members to be their best version through strength training, TRX, and yoga.

Kelly teaches Total Body Conditioning on Wednesdays and Fridays and Yoga on Wednesdays.

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Kristin has been teaching group exercise classes for eight years. She loves to inspire others to be the best they can be through fitness and believes that working out should be fun, no matter your level.

Kristin teaches AOA Strength on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Stretching on Thursdays.

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Lisa has been teaching TurboKick since 2016 and brings an infectious energy to her classes. Her goal is to make sure that everyone attending her class has fun, is safe and feels included, all are welcome. Group fitness is her jam!

Lisa teaches Turbokick on Wednesdays.

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Madi has been teaching group exercise at the YMCA for 4 years. As a person with diabetes, she is passionate about inspiring movement in her community. She believes everyone should have access to the tools needed to live a happy and healthy life.

Madi teaches Yoga on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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Shilpa is a BollyX Certified Trainer who's taught at a variety of gyms and dance studios, including the Y. With Shilpa, you'll unleash your inner rockstar while getting a complete body workout.

Shilpa teaches BollyX on Saturdays.

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Simba started teaching group exercise when the Kent YMCA opened in 2019. His advice: "EMBRACE THE PROCESS! We all start at different points in our fitness goals, but the journey is what makes it worth it!"

Simba teaches Bootcamp on Sundays and Mondays.

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Tim has been coaching, training and instructing fitness classes for over 16 years.  He enjoys sharing his energy and passion for fitness and the outdoors to others, from experts to beginners and a wide range in between.

Tim teaches High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Monday and Strength & Conditioning on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

We're expanding our live and on-demand classes just for members. All that's needed is your email address to sign in. Before we launch, consider checking your contact information or ending your membership hold.

We've created a new, easy to use library of live and on-demand classes filmed at our local Y's. Popular classes include Barre, AOA Strength & Chair, High Intensity Interval Training, and Yoga.

Bring hours of engaging DIY learning and fun into your home with on-demand video lessons for every kid. Topics include STEM, outdoor environmental education, arts & crafts, sports & movement, and so much more.

The Y is nothing without community. Keep an eye out for new ways to engage, from connecting over video in a group exercise class to helping us improve this platform through brief surveys. The Virtual Y is built for you, by you!

Our virtual and interactive cooking classes focus on nutritious and delicious foods. Classes are free for Y members or $15 for community members. Learn more >

Learn classic Tae Kwon Do moves, plus flexibility, coordination, and confidence. Classes are $40 for members, $70 for community members. Learn more >

Create lasting change and learn sustainable ways to eat healthier, move more and lose weight with Lose to Win. This program is free for members. Learn more >

During school breaks, the Y's Camp in a Box brings the magic of summer camp to wherever you are. Sessions start at $60 for members, $75 for community members. Learn more >