Group Exercise Instructor Earns Additional Zumba Certifications

Caterpillar digital project manager by day, Zumba instructor extraordinaire by night. Either way, it's safe to say James Haywood is dynamic, diverse, and always searching for ways to make things better. 

James has spent his summer honing his Zumba skills at a variety of conferences and trainings to deliver that absolute best Zumba classes to his group exercise students. 

In June, he traveled to New York City to attend Zumba Basic 2 Training in order to take the level of excitement in his Zumba class to the next level. The training focused on the core steps for rhythms including flamenco, samba, belly dance, soca, tango, and quebradita. The training also provided resources for professional education and industry/business essentials.

Next up, Atlanta where James attended Zumba Pro Skills Training. This advanced training is designed to enhance teaching techniques and presentation skills while learning how to strengthen bonds within your student community. The training helps Zumba instructors develop their own unique strengths and professional leadership skills. 

James also received his certification in Aqua Zumba this summer. Look for Aqua Zumba with James to be offered as special events during the fall and winter!

James also achieved the honor of being selected as an assistant to International Zumba Education Specialist Michael Thomas in Dudes vs. Divas Master Class at the 2017 Zumba Instructor Convention in Orlando, FL. The class received a 98% approval rating from class attendees, tying for first place among the more than 50 classes offered during the convention. 

Zumba with James

Exercise isn't fun you say? Then you're not going to the right class! Zumba with James at 4:30 every Monday is a blast!

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Black Friday Fitness Bash A Healthy Alternative to Shopping

Pearce will host its Black Friday Fitness Bash Friday, November 25 from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. Skip the shopping crowds and join the dynamic instructors at Pearce to burn off all the extra calories from Thanksgiving.

This special event includes seven 30-minute group exercise classes including

8:00-8:30 Les Mills BODYPUMP with Rocky

8:30-9:00 Zumba with Sarah

9:00-9:30 Les Mills BODYATTACK with Stephanie Tomlinson\

9:30-10:00 Step ‘N Tone with Megan

10:00-10:30 Kick Strength with Mary Rose

10:30-11:00 Yoga with Natalie

11:00-11:30 SilverSneakers chair aerobics with Mary Rose

The event is free and open to the everyone 12 and older.

Pearce Community Center will host Party in Pink Zumbathon, Saturday, October 15, 2016, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The public is invited to the party to help raise funds to find a cure for breast cancer and dance to Zumba’s hot Latin sounds. Proceeds from the event will benefit Susan G. Komen Memorial Center.

Featured Zumba instructors from central Illinois include James “J-Zum” Haywood, Sarah Rupiper, Stephanie Ribeiro, Miriam Maleny Arreguin, Aric “Enrique” Faulkner, and Janet Higgins. Special guest instructors include Markiss Barns from North Carolina and Cjay Pina from New York.

Several vendors will be on hand including Straight Dope Soaps, Pirilampo Studios, Mary Kay Cosmetics, GAINS Fit Retreat, Norwex, and The BoW Pro.

Purchase early bird tickets by October 3 for $10 general admission and $5 for ZIN (Zumba Instructor Network) members. Advance tickets are available from October 4 to 14 for $15 general admission and $10 for ZIN members. All tickets can be purchased online at https://www.zumba.com/en-US/event/view/zumbathon-charity-event-354-pcc. Tickets can also be purchased at Pearce on the day of the event only or $20 general admission and $15 for ZIN members. Group rates are also available online.

The Party in Pink Zumbathon is sponsored by Pearce Community Center, Zumba, and Susan G. Komen Memorial Center. 

FREE Fall Fitness Frenzy

Pearce will host Fall Fitness Frenzy Thursday, September 8 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, September 9 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. This special event is free and open to the public and includes nine 30-minute group exercise classes, food, and prizes.

On Thursday, the public is invited to participate in Les Mills BODYPUMP at 4:30 p.m., Les Mills BODYFLOW at 5:00 p.m., Beginner Hip Hop at 5:30 p.m., Kick Strength at 6:00 p.m., and Yoga at 6:30 p.m. All classes will be held in the group exercise room on the second floor.

On Friday, the public is invited to participate in Power Core at 8:30 a.m., Zumba at 9:00 a.m., Step ‘N Tone at 9:30 a.m., Pilates at 10:00 a.m., and Yoga at 10:30 a.m.

Kids Zumba® Class Begins

Kids Zumba® for children ages six to 12 will be offered at Pearce Community Center. The class features kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. We break down the steps and add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Kids Zumba® helps develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children's lives by making fitness fun. Classes incorporate key childhood development elements like leadership, respect, team work, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, cultural awareness.

The 8-week series of classes will be offered each Monday January 25 through March 14 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Class size is limited to 15 children. Pearce Foundation members pay only $15; Pearce members $20; and non-members $25.

Kids Zumba® Class Begins

Kids Zumba® for children ages six to 12 will be offered at Pearce Community Center. The class features kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. We break down the steps and add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Kids Zumba® helps develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children's lives by making fitness fun. Classes incorporate key childhood development elements like leadership, respect, team work, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, cultural awareness.

The 8-week series of classes will be offered each Monday September 21 through November 9 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Class size is limited to 15 children. Pearce Foundation members pay only $18; Pearce members $20; and non-members $24.

25th Anniversary Fall Fitness Frenzy at Pearce

Pearce Community Center will host Fall Fitness Frenzy Monday, September 14 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This special event includes six 30-minute group exercise classes, the re-opening of the renovated Pearce Strong cross training room, the introduction of Kids Zumba class, drawings, prizes, and discounts.

Free access to the public to six of the most popular group exercise classes will be available. Try the TRX Suspension Training from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the front gym; Beginner Hip Hop from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the back gym; Spinning® from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Spinning® room; and Kick Fit from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.; RIP from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.; and Yoga from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. all in the Aerobics Studio. During each class, the instructor will give all participants a ticket to enter into a drawing for three months of free membership at Pearce.

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Pearce Strong room will take place at 4:00 p.m. After the ceremony, Pearce Strong instructor Gavin Sullivan will offer free cross training and personal consultation until 7:00 p.m. Registration will also be accepted for the program at the new reduced price of $60 per month for Pearce Foundation members; $75 per month for Pearce members; and $100 per month for non-members. Register for unlimited months by October 14 and receive 20 percent off. In addition, Pearce Strong registrations during the Fall Fitness Frenzy will receive a free $10 voucher to apply to any Pearce Strong purchase.

The new Kids Zumba class will be introduced during the Fall Fitness Frenzy as well. Class demonstration and registration will be available from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. on the stage. Children age six to 12 are invited to participate in the demonstration. Parents must sign a release form. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a free birthday party package at Pearce. Registration will be accepted for the fall Kids Zumba class each Monday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. September 21 through November 9. Kids Zumba is open to children ages six to 12. The cost of the eight-week session is $18 for Pearce Foundation members; $20 for Pearce members; and $24 for non-members. Space is limited to 15 children. 

Saturday Morning Group Exercise Rotation Schedule

Join a different group exercise instructor each Saturday morning from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the Aerobics Studio on the second floor to participate in a rotation of classes. "This gives the instructors a chance to showcase their classes and gives the participants the opportunity to try something different each Saturday," said Liz Thorp, Fitness Manager.

Aug 8	RIP	Raquel Herron
Aug 15	Body Shaping	Laura Kelly
Aug 22	Zumba	Sarah Rupiper
Aug 29	Strength Training	Michelle Manjack
Sep 5	Zumba	James Haywood
Sep 12	Yoga	Amanda Beadles
Sep 19	Strength Training	Michelle Manjack
Sep 26	Strength Training	Michelle Manjack

Additional Saturday classes include Spinning from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m.; Aqua Aerobics from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Cardio Mixer from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m.; Spinning from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.; and Pilates from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.

New Seated Fitness Classes Begin in October

Beginning Thursday, October 23, two new seated group exercise classes will be offered in the Group Exercise Studio on the second floor.

First, Zumba Gold Toning will be offered from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. This class includes the same fun moves and music as a regular Zumba class but in a seated position.

From 9:30 to 10:00 a.m., Silver Sneakers Yoga will be taught. Also from a seated position, participants will practice slow, calming stretches to improve flexibility and range of motion. 

Back to School Fitness Bash

Zumba Instructor Training

Zumba Fitness selected Pearce as the venue for instructor training held Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1. More than 58 people interested in becoming Zumba instructors came from throughout Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and South Dakota. Training was offered for both Zumba and Aqua Zumba classes. National and international Master Trainer Jenna Bostic led the two day event.

Fitness Manager Liz Thorp became a certified Zumba instructor. "I can't wait to get Aqua Zumba and Chair Zumba on our group exercise schedule this fall," said Liz. "These classes will bring more variety, and they're fun! They call Zumba a dance party, and it is. The international beats are infectious: you can't help but move!"

Trainer Bostic was very impressed with Pearce. The powerful sound system and microphone headsets in both the pool and the aerobics studio are uncommon for a nonprofit facility in a small community. This state-of-the-art sound system will bring the music, the cornerstone of Zumba, to life.

Zumba is currently offered at Pearce on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning is offered each Friday morning from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.

Zumba Master Trainer Jenna Bostic leads participants through Aqua Zumba instruction and certification at Pearce

Zumba Instructor Training at Pearce

Pearce Community Center will host Zumba Instructor Training presented by International Presenter and Zumba Education Specialist Jenna Bostic.

Bostic will lead Zumba Basic 1 Instructor Training on Saturday, May 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Along with a Zumba certificate of completion, participants will receive a three DVD set, music CD, and instructor manual. Register for this course at www.zumba.com. The cost is $225 if registered by May 10; $290 until May 24; and $315 after May 24.

On Sunday, June 1, Bostic will lead the Aqua Zumba Instructor Training course. Participants must be a current ZIN member to register for this class. Along with the Aqua Zumba certificate of completion, students will receive a review and choreo DVD and CD box set, and an Aqua Zumba instructor manual. Visit www.zumba.com and log into your account to register for this class. The early bird cost for the class is $200 until May 11; $230 until May 25; and $260 after May 26.

For more information about these classes, contact Bostic at (727) 492-3450. To learn more about Pearce Community Center, call (309) 274-4209.