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Jenny "Alex" Alexander

Certifications:  AFAA Group Exercise Instructor, AFAA Personal Trainer

Year first started teaching aerobics:  1988

Formats taught:  Step, hi-lo (floor), kickboxing, slide, group cycle, yogalates, body sculpting

Favorite class format:  Step!!!!!!

Favorite type of music to do aerobics to:  Ummm, DISCO!

Favorite thing about Wright State:  The students!!!! 

"Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as this is all there is."  Mary Anne Radmacher

Please come try my classes!  I'm always open to feedback.  My job is to make you feel GREAT!!!

 

Jackie Bergdahl

I learned to teach cycle fit so there would always be a class to fit my schedule. 

This class is never boring, and I love what it does for your body. 

It builds nice leg definition and is a great cardio workout.

 

 

Shannon Lynn Duncan

I came to Wright State University in 1993 from Youngstown, Ohio.  In 1998, I graduated with my B.F.A. in Dance and taught at a local dance school for several years. In 2000, I returned to the University to work in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.  I soon became involved in the REC FIT classes and fell in love with Cycle Fit. After participating for two years, I was asked to become an instructor and in 2003 took my SPINNING certification.  I have been teaching ever since. Along with cycle fit, I have taught Core and Calm, Ballet Sculpt, All that Jazz and assisted in Water Aerobics. I look forward to another exciting year and hope to help everyone reach their personal goals.

"We find in life exactly what we put into it." Emerson

                                                                       

Terry Farley

                                         

 

 

 

Melissa Vanzant

Hi! My name is Melissa and I am excited to be a part of the Rec Fit team! I have been a fitness instructor since 2004 and I love it! My specialty is strength training and I have recently gotten into cycling. I love to mix up my routines and try new things which I hope you all enjoy as well. I am a certified group fitness instructor through AFAA and have been since 2005. In my classes I try not to make it feel quite so much like work by adding a touch of humor and fun to them. If you're not having fun then chances are you won't keep coming, right? I hope that you join me soon for a great workout. At Campus Rec - we're bringing sweaty back!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kathleen Hennessy

Kathleen Hennessy has been studying, teaching and performing the classical, folkloric, and historic dances of the Middle East and North Africa since 1975. She is recognized for her knowledge of and authentic performance of traditional dance from these areas. Ms Hennessy has studied with many prominent teachers from the Middle East as well as the United States . She has a college degree in Anthropology and incorporates historical and cultural information into her classes. Kathleen has also studied Arabic drum rhythms and teaches playing the dumbek and finger cymbals with them. Besides dance, she has AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) training in fitness, yoga, and resistance exercise concepts.

 

Ms Hennessy teaches belly dance fitness classes for Wright State University , and regular Egyptian Arabic (belly) dance classes at her studio, Al Kahina , in Yellow Springs , Ohio . Additionally, she has taught seminars on Belly Dance, and on Egyptian and Moroccan folk dance for various organizations including Wittenberg University and Wright State University . Since Fall of 2001, Kathleen has organized and held a quarterly recital at Wright State for her dance students. In addition to dance classes, she taught a Middle Eastern rhythms class for the Sinclair College Dance Department in 2003. In 2005 and 2007, Kathleen presented "Using Belly Dance in a Fitness Format" at the Midwest FitFest Conferences at Ohio University and Miami University . Ms Hennessy was an invited judge in 2005-2006 for two national Middle Eastern dance competitions - the East Coast Classic in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and the Personal Best Middle Eastern Dance Competition near Columbus, Ohio.

 

Ms Hennessy's performances include Middle Eastern dance seminars, local arts and international festivals, private family parties, ethnic weddings, and charity and other public events. In the Dayton area, she has performed at the Dayton Art Institute, Memorial Hall, the Victoria Theater , and most recently, at the Schuster Performing Arts Center.

 

Her troupe, the Dayton Ethnic Dance Ensemble , which she co-founded and co-directs, is known for its authentic and dynamic presentation of Middle Eastern and North African dance. They have been featured on a professional dance video - "Conchi and Nataj Live Concert at the Marathon Inn." Among their performances are the rededication of Dayton 's Victoria Theater in 1988, and CityFolk's 3 rd annual International Festival in June 2001. They perform regularly for the annual international festivals at Wright State University and Sinclair College .

 

 

Andrew Lai

Andrew Lai has been a professor at Wright State University for over 30 years. He is currently the interim chair of the department of Information Systems and Operations Management as well as the director of the China MBA program. In his spare time, he enjoys instructing the Tai Chi class that meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00.

 

Dr. Lai was first introduced to Tai Chi when he took a small group of Wright State students to China in 1986 with the China Ambassador program. Two of these students expressed in interest in the ancient art, so Dr. Lai arranged for a professor of Tai Chi from Beijing Normal University to instruct the students. Unfortunately, the language barrier presented an issue, thus Dr. Lai needed to participate in the class as a translator.

 

Upon returning to the US , Lai approached his father, who became a Tai Chi master under the direction of Cheng Man-Ch'ing. He immediately criticized his form and posture. With this new guidance from his father, Dr. Lai was better able to hone his Tai Chi skills.

 

In 1997, the late president of Wright State University , Dr. Harley Flack, utilized the expertise of Dr. Lai and his father in order to alleviate his back ailments. Tai Chi is often recommended by doctors as a way to improve health and wellbeing.

 

Lai himself has benefited greatly from Tai Chi over the years. As a boy, he endured a back injury that left him with back problems. He also suffered from chronic insomnia. Since exploring the art of Tai Chi, Lai has recovered from both ailments.

 

Despite all of his years of practice, Dr. Lai does not feel that he can do Tai Chi justice. While he has not reached the master status, he takes pride in being an avid Tai Chi enthusiast. After retirement, Lai would like to spend his time promoting Tai Chi and possibly open a Tai Chi institute dedicated to promoting health via diet and exercise.

 

 

                                             

 

                                  

My quote: " I may not be there today, but I'm closer than I was yesterday."

 

 

 

Maurice

 

 

 

 

Iris Mirelez

I have completed both my undergraduate (Mass Communications, PR) and
graduate (Student Affairs in Higher Education) degrees at Wright State
University, and am now full time staff as an Assistant Director of
Financial Aid. GO RAIDERS!!! I am definitely a fitness enthusiast! I
love to run and bike. I enjoy group fitness classes and team sports,
namely volleyball and softball. I love to challenge myself physically
and mentally.

I am AFFA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America) certified and have
taught various formats including cycling, boot camp, kickboxing and body
blast. I encourage faculty, staff, and students to take advantage of all
of the wonderful programs and facilities that WSU Campus Rec (CREC) has
to offer. CREC ROCKS- check us out!

 

My motto: You are your greatest competitor- seize the day!