Dance & Fitness

Fitness

Silver Strength Fitness – Ages 55 & Up

This Silver Strength class is designed to help seniors improve their strength, stability, and balance. The class focuses on low-impact exercises to help participants build core stability and muscle strength. This class is for 55 & up.

Instructor: Carlie Reed
Fall 2026 Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, September 14th- November 4th
Time: 10:00am-10:45am
Fee: $5 per a week for two classes
Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center at 1020 Shields Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
Registration: Online or call 336-996-3062

 

Beginner Xtreme Hip Hop Step with Catina – Ages 18 & Up

This upbeat and energetic beginner friendly class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn fun and dynamic hip hop steps. Our experienced instructor will guide you through an easy-to-follow routine that combines basic hip hop moves with step aerobics. You’ll get your heart rate up, improve your coordination, and have a blast as you dance to the latest hip hop hits! No experience required.

Instructor: Catina Redd

Dates:  Mondays, June 1st – December 14th 
Time: 5:30pm-6:00pm
Fee: $8/class
Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center at 1020 Shields Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
Registration: Online or call 336-996-6421

Intermediate Xtreme Hip Hop Step with Catina – Ages 18 & Up

This upbeat and energetic class is perfect for those who have been doing step for some time now and know the routines. Our experienced instructor will guide you through an easy-to-follow routine that combines basic hip hop moves with step aerobics. Most importantly, you’ll have had a fun at class.

Instructor: Catina Redd

Dates:  Mondays, September 14th – December 14th 
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Fee: $12/class
Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center at 1020 Shields Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
Registration: Online or call 336-996-6421

Barre – Ages 16 & Up

Increase strength, flexibility and balance to achieve a full body workout. Focusing on hips, glutes, core and arms. Similar to ballet and Pilates.

Dates: Wednesdays, June 3rd – December 16th 
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Fee:  $30/month
Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center at 1020 Shields Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
Registration: Online or call 336-996-6421

 

Zumba – Ages 18 & Up

Zumba is a class that is designed to meet new people, while sweating. This class teaches different styles of dance and at the same time while having fun! A workout will be a mix of low to high intensity style, calorie burning dance fitness party.

Instructor: Tiffany Barnes

Dates: Mondays, June 1st – December 14th 
Time: 6:00pm -7:00pm
Fee: $8/class
Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center at 1020 Shields Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
Registration: Online or call 336-996-6421

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – Ages 18 & Up

Each Class begins with grounding exercises and seated stretches, before moving into sun salutations and standing sequences designed to build heat, while developing strength & balance. A slow, stretchy cool down followed by savasana will leave you with a calm body and mind.
Variations and modifications are always offered to help you discover what feels best in your body! Come flow with us!
Instructor: Mina Stahr, Registered Yoga Teacher
Dates: Wednesdays, September 2nd – December 16th 
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Fee: $30/month
Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center at 1020 Shields Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284

Registration: Online or call 336-996-6421

 

Indoor Petanque

Looking for a fun, social, and low impact activity? We have just the thing for you! Join us on Tuesday’s in the Fall for Indoor Petanque. A Carolina Petanque specialist will be on site to teach you the ins and outs of the game! This program is for all abilities!
Fall 2026 Dates: Tuesdays, September 1st – December 15th
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center at 1020 Shields Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284

Dance

NEW! Chicago Style Step – Ages 18 & Up

Stepping is a derivative of several dance forms, originating from the Jitterbug, which was later known as the Bop. Over the years, the dance evolved into a unique technique called Stepping! Join us as we learn the beautifully choreographed turns and spins of Chicago Style Stepping! Combined with the periodic dips and drags, this dance style spotlights; the elegant ballroom nature of dance. This class is offered as a 6-week series.

Dates: Wednesdays, July 29th – September 2nd
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Fee:  $75/ for 6 weeks
Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center at 1020 Shields Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
Registration: Online or call 336-996-6421

Beginner Line Dancing 101 & 102 – Ages 18 & Up

STARTING IN SEPTEMBER, WE WILL BE OFFERING TWO BEGINNER CLASS TIME OPTIONS.  PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS CHANGE.

This is a beginner class that teaches basic dance steps such as lock steps and k-steps. The dances are taught at a slow pace to ensure everyone has a fun environment to learn easy line dances!

Dates: Thursdays, June 4th – December 17th
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm & 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee:  $10/class
Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center at 1020 Shields Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
Registration: Online or call 336-996-6421

Intermediate / Advanced Line Dancing – Ages 18 & Up

AUGUST WILL BE THE LAST TIME THIS CLASS IS OFFERED.

This advanced class will not have as much direct teaching.  The instructor will use hand gestures and callouts when moves are made.

Dates: Thursdays, June 4th – August 27th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee:  $10/class
Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center at 1020 Shields Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
Registration: Online or call 336-996-6421

 

Wellness

 

T’ai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention – Ages 50 and older

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL BUT YOU MAY ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAITLIST AND IF A SPOT BECOMES AVAILABLE WE WILL CONTACT YOU. 

Instructor: Linda Starkey, Certified in TCAFP & ARC

Dates:  Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 2nd – December 17th (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Fee:  $25/month

Location: Kernersville Recreation + Event Center at 1020 Shields Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
Registration: Online or call 336-996-6421

 

Currently looking for youth instructors to teach classes, if you are interested, please email our Programming & Marketing Coordinator, Heather Chapman at [email protected]