Barre & Stretch

Registered Programs

Transform your training with progressive programming! To book email bookings@ywcavan.org to set up your account. Next, download our YWCA Health + Fitness Centre mobile app on the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Register under Activities/Programs.

24 hours notice required for cancellations or the program will be charged in full. Read our Registration Policy for more information on account credits for cancellations outside the 24 hours. 

Get Fit

Join Personal Trainer Alesya Bogaevskaya to transform your body and take your workout to the next level.

In this 6 week program increase strength, power and flexibility for the ability to lift heavier weights, move faster and reach further. Build your best body with a challenging sequence of cardio, muscle conditioning and core training.

Please note, each class starts in the Cycle Studio and finishes in Studio 1. 

Schedule
Saturdays
January 17 - February 28 (no class Feb 14)
11:15AM - 12:30PM
Instructor
Alesya
Location
Studio 1
Fee
Member $156 | Non-Member $204

Nutcracker Ballet with Suzy Kaitman

Sugar Plum Fairy Ballet Variation

A whimsical and empowering Ballet experience inspired by the magic of The Nutcracker! This open-level class begins with a warm-up and foundational technique before moving into choreography from the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy variation. Expect to feel strong, elegant and radiant as you embody the beauty of this holiday classic.

Schedule
Wednesdays
Dec 3 & 10
6:30 - 8:00PM
Instructor
Suzy
Location
Studio 2
Fee
Member $52.00
Non-member $68.00

Nutcracker Ballet with Suzy Kaitman

Arabian Dance Ballet Variation

Unleash your strength, fluidity and sensuality in this captivating Arabian Dance variation from the Nutcracker. This 90-minute open-level workshop begins with a full-body Ballet warm-up and technique focus before flowing into choreography that blends power, grace and mystery. 

 

 

Schedule
Saturdays
Dec 6 & 13
11:00 - 12:30 PM
Instructor
Suzy
Location
Studio 2
Fee
Member $52.00 / Non-member $68.00
Trainers
Alesya

Alesya Bogaevskaya, Ph.D. (she/her)

Alesya Bogaevskaya, Ph.D., is an ACE-certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Can-Fit-Pro member and a Registered Yoga Teacher. Alesya started her fitness career in Russia as an aerobics instructor and ballroom dance teacher while working in academia. Later, during her doctoral
Areas of Expertise
  • Functional fitness for sport and recreation
  • Strength training and weight management/fat loss
  • Body Composition Analysis (Muscle/Fat %, Basic Metabolic Rate) 
  • Sculpting and toning
  • ACE Therapeutic Exercise Specialist: exercise programs to improve the health of adults with cardiovascular disease...
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Suzy Kaitman

Suzy Kaitman (she/her)

Suzy is an award-winning fitness professional, dance educator, and founder of Ballet Lounge® and the nationally recognized Ballet Fit® program. With more than 20 years of experience, she specializes in helping adults build strength, posture, confidence, and a joyful connection to movement. Her
Areas of Expertise
  • Adult Ballet Training (Beginner to Advanced Beginner)
  • Ballet-Based Strength & Conditioning
  • Functional Fitness & Movement Mechanics
  • Posture, Alignment & Core Stability
  • Injury Prevention & Mobility Training
  • Pre/Post-Natal Fitness (Fit 4 Two Certified)
  • Flexibility, Balance & Grace Training
  • Str...
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