The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is holding a free, exhilarating, Saturday night Zumba party on Saturday night, January 7, from 7:30 until 8:45, that is sure to light everyone’s endorphins on fire with all the high energy and moves that makes Zumba the popular rage it is. Participants will have the chance to dance for 75 minutes non-stop to great Latin, Hip-Hop, African and Latin music led by a team of expert JCC Zumba instructors, including Cat Veca-mejia, Lauren Greene, Hilah Reva, Jaclyn Alterwein and Evangelina Bishop, who will lead the program with easy-to-follow moves so everyone in the community can take part in a one-of-a-kind, not-to-be-missed fitness party.
The event has been planned to treat participants to a night of fun, dance and the opportunity to meet others who share a similar passion. Zumba is just one of more than 90 complimentary, drop-in group exercise classes that are offered each week to JCC members.
“In an effort to encourage people to engage in more healthful activities, we always look to feature a wide variety of fitness options,” says Health and Wellness Director Roberto Santiago. “Zumba is one great option because it not only provides great music and dance routines that are fun to learn, it is proven to help maintain cognitive skills. It’s also a great cardio workout, incorporating a series of higher and low aerobic intervals throughout the session. Our goal is to help people find appealing workouts so they stay motivated. And that is why we offer free open-to-the-community events several times a year, like our Zumba fitness party.”
The JCC has over 65,000 feet of dedicated wellness space, offering year-round health and wellness programs geared for the entire family, featuring all the latest in cardio, strength and exercise equipment, including a state-of-the-art dedicated Pilates apparatus training studio, cycling bikes with advanced bluetooth technology, The Benjamin Bergen Youth Fitness Center (offering age-appropriate fitness equipment, training and drop-in exercise classes for 6-13 year olds), and a luxurious spa center offering massages, facials, waxing and more. This comprehensive, ultra-modern recreation facility is a place where members can enjoy individualized instruction, all the latest equipment and a motivational staff that can assist people in achieving their fitness goals. There are also private family changing rooms and complimentary babysitting to members while they work out.
The event is open to community members age 12 and up.
RSVP at jccotp.org/registered-group-exercise. For more information on the Zumba event or other fitness programming at the JCC, please call Roberto Santiago at 201.408.1481 or email [email protected]. For more information on health and wellness at the JCC, visit the JCC website at www.jccotp.org, call 201.408.1448 or email join@jccotp. Facility tours and one-week guest passes available for the entire family.
