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You can change your life for the better in the Bronx! Visualize an competition-sized pool, FREE Fitness Classes and Alvin Ailey dance programs available to all inside a beautiful, spacious and clean facility at the New Settlement Community Center (NSCC) hiding on Jerome Avenue. Open your eyes! The streets are talking and it’s amazing how many people don’t know what’s happening behind the walls of the center! Even Donald Trump would say it is HUGE! Look through the windows and walk through the doors and you’ll be amazed to learn that you can afford to be here!
Nick Tejada, NSCC Outreach Coordinator. Photo: The Bronx Chronicle.
No one should ever hesitate to visit the center and experience the pool, dance studio, rooftop garden and all the event space being offered, says Nick Tejeda, the Outreach Coordinator. “If you’re someone who wants to get some aerobics in to burn some calories, stay nimble and lose some weight long term then you can be here working out for free!” The center has a partnership it fostered with ShapeUp NYC. “The City of New York provides instructors and we provide the space so the participants pay zero dollars to take Zumba, P90X, kickboxing and women’s self-defense classes.” Plus the NSCC offers free Capoeira workshops in the Brazilian martial arts. That’s great for children and adults! The capoeira classes, which are taught in partnership with Abada Capoeira NYC, are modestly priced.
New Settlement Community Center Dance Studio. Photo: The Bronx Chronicle
Alvin Ailey lives here! The world class Arts in Education & Community Programs are available here at a fraction of the cost. This partnership allows the premier dance organization with the same wonderfully talented instructors in Manhattan to teach here in the Bronx at an affordable price. The professional dance studio is equipped with mirrors, balance bars and springboard floors, allow you to become the American dancing dream. What a sight to see!
NSCC Aquatics staff: (From left to right) Yelitza Valle, Cris Benjamin and Aquatics Director Frances Clifford. Photo credit: The Bronx Chronicle.
Jump into this competitive sized beautiful 25 yard, five lane pool that is 3-7 feet deep, all year round. Aquafit classes, family lap swimming, including private or group swimming lessons from six months old and up. When you dive down to the lower pool level you will meet the friendly and informative Aquatics Director, Frances Clifford and the rest of the crew.
Surprisingly, Nick is very excited about participating for the first time ever in the Yoga classes starting this month. Yoga is not just for women; Nick says, “I am one of those people that are put off by the stereotypical view of what a yoga participant looks like. I have meditated on my own, I’ve stretched. Eventually, you figure out that strength of mind is extremely valuable and even more so the ability to deliver certain strength of insight and that is what’s available with a practice like yoga. Not to mention the weight loss and flexibility benefits.”
Photo: The Bronx Chronicle
You can’t afford to miss out on becoming a member. You can have your whole family covered (2 adults, plus two children) for one year for only $125! Members receive many perks and extra discounts, so why stay at home?
There’s truly something for every notable Bronxite. You can access a center that can enrich your life within the first visit. No other gym can compete with the wonderful programs and services provided under this skylight roof. Simply put, the NSCC’s mission is to get the Bronx fit!
Note: This article has been updated to reflect that the ABADA Capoeira classes are not free of charge although the instructor runs free Capoeria workshops.
SusieQ Wong is “Your ARMED Celebrity Fitness Trainer,” fitness clothing designer, motivational speaker, writer, and Bronx Chronicle fitness contributor. Follow on Twitter @SusieQFitLife
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