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Debbie
Zumba - Tuesdays & Fridays at 9:30 am
I started teaching Dance Aerobics in the 1980s, which led to my 17-year Zumba career (licensed by Beto himself!), and I love bringing that same dance energy to the Center's cozy, welcoming community.
Reann
Cardio Pump - Mondays at 8:30 am / Saturdays at 9:30 am
Pump - Mondays at 9:30 am
Sweat & Shred - Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
My passion for fitness and wellness is a defining aspect of my life, it's not just a hobby; it's a way of life.
Leslie Kotiza
Indoor Cycling - Mondays at 8:30 am / Thursdays at 6:00 am
With over 15 years as a spinning instructor, I bring my passion for fitness to the Center, where the staff and riders feel like family and embody my philosophy that "doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life."
Priscilla
Zumba - Mondays at 6:30 pm
When I have a new participant, I give them the general rundown of the class, and I always end with "As long as you're moving, you're doing it right!". My regulars will chime in and say it with me because I say it ALL the time!
Jenny
Golden Groove - Mondays at 8:30 am
Hip Hop Fitness - Mondays & Thursdays at 9:30 am
Barre Class - Mondays at 10:30 am / Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:30 am
Chair Yoga - Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:30 am / Thursdays at 10:30 am
Restorative Yoga - Fridays at 11:30 am
With over 20 years of dance and fitness experience, Jenny brings infectious passion to her diverse classes at the Center of Clayton—from barre and yoga to Hip-hop Fitness and Golden Grooves—helping people move their bodies, feel better, and build meaningful connections in a fun, supportive environment.
Peggy
Essentrics - Mondays at 9:30 am
Water Aerobics - Thursdays at 9:00 am
Peggy Magee has taught water fitness for nearly 25 years, including the last 10 at the Center, and recently added Essentrics to her teaching repertoire, bringing her passion for both water-based and land-based fitness to members.
Muhammad
Qi Gong - Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Jessica
Gentle Yoga - Mondays at 11:30 am
Maria
Total Body Conditioning - Tuesdays at 5:30 pm
Yoga Open Levels - Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Anya
Yoga Basics - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30 am
Yoga Open Levels - Saturdays at 9:00 am
I began my yoga journey in 2015 with hot yoga, became a certified Vinyasa teacher in 2018, and now bring my passion for breath-to-movement connection and balancing poses to the Center, where I love our supportive team and wonderful members.
Michelle
TRX - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am
Indoor Cycling - Wednesdays at 8:30 am
Joy
Golden Groove - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am
With over 30 years of teaching fitness classes and 25 years as a personal trainer, I bring my lifelong passion for dance and movement to Golden Groove at the Center, where I love the friendly community.
Margaret
Indoor Cycling - Tuesdays at 6:00 am
Gina
Cardio Pump - Wednesdays at 8:30 am
Pump - Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Laura
Total Body Conditioning - Thursdays at 5:45 pm
Susan
Cardio Pump - Fridays at 8:30 am
Pump - Fridays at 9:30 am
With over 30 years in fitness, I'm thrilled to return to the Clayton Center where I taught years ago when my kids were little - as a Clayton native, it truly feels like coming home to this wonderful, friendly community.
Moria
Barre Class - Thursdays at 9:30 am
With BS and MS degrees in health and wellness, Moira brings exceptional expertise to her Thursday morning Barre class at the Center, where she combines athletic ballet and pilates with core work to help others discover how fitness can transform their lives.
Erika
Zumba - Saturdays at 8:30 am
With over 6 years of Zumba and 4 years of MixxedFit experience, Erika brings infectious energy to every class while balancing her passions for faith, family, fitness, outdoor adventures, and her unique fascination with storm chasing!
Paul
Indoor Cycling - Sundays at 9:00 am
Kim
Indoor Cycling - Sundays at 9:00 am
Leslie Mahr
Zumba - Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
Leslie Mahr brings eight years of certified Zumba instruction experience and infectious enthusiasm to the Center of Clayton, where her lifelong passion for dance and belief that "dance keeps a person happy and motivated" inspires every participant to discover their own joy in movement.
Mary Meehan
Zumba
A lifelong fitness enthusiast and retired speech-language pathologist, Mary has been teaching at the Center of Clayton since 2015 with certifications in Zumba, Barre Above®, Circl Mobility®, and AFAA, where she's built meaningful friendships within the Center community while pursuing her passion for movement and connection.