Dance & Fitness with Sheena Gifford

09/15/2026

I am teaching a Deep-Water Aqua Fitness class this weekend in Winona. Don't forget to register in advance.

Deep Water Aqua Fitness:

A deep-water aqua fitness class is a zero-impact, high-intensity workout where your feet never touch the pool floor. You will use natural water resistance to build cardiovascular endurance, strengthen muscles, and improve core stability. Noodles will be available to assist.

Saint Mary's University
Cost: $7.00/class

Registration is required. Register online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/winona-mn/catalog or in person at the Park & Recreation Office at City Hall (207 Lafayette Street)

Questions? Contact us at 507-454-5212 or [email protected]

09/02/2026

St. Charles Community Education classes are now open for registration!

Functional Fitness and Myofascial Release & Mindfulness will start next week and are both setup as a 4-week session (9/8, 9/15, 9/22, & 10/6).

You can register for one or both here:
https://scschools.revtrak.net/community-education/rwcommunityeducation/

Functional Fitness: Tuesdays from 6-6:50pm
Functional Fitness will train your body for real-life, everyday activities like lifting the Amazon box off your porch, bending to put on your shoes, reaching the top cupboard, twisting to look behind you, and balancing throughout your day. Instead of isolating single muscles, these group workouts use multi-joint, compound exercises to build practical strength, stability, and mobility. Class will be done to music, in a circuit format, and multiple options will be provided to meet you where you are at.
Bring: Yoga mat, tennis shoes, small weights (if wanted), and a water bottle.

Myofascial Release & Mindfulness: Tuesdays from 7-7:40pm
Combining myofascial release with mindfulness creates a powerful mind-body practice. Myofascial release uses gentle, sustained pressure to ease tension in the connective tissue (fascia), while mindfulness anchors your awareness on present-moment physical sensations without judgment, helping to calm the nervous system and unlock deeper physical and emotional release
Bring: Yoga mat, water bottle, eye mask (if wanted)

Register now and let's move together this Fall!

07/06/2026

Upcoming Water Aerobics Opportunities in Winona.

05/20/2026

Join me in Winona for Zumba at Sobieski Park in June!

At the same time and in the same park, there will also be a youth program happening.

Join us on Wednesday, June 24th at 5:30pm for Zumba at Sobieski Park!

Zumba: A high-energy, dance-fitness party that combines interval training to boost cardio, core strength, flexibility, and balance to Latin, international, and pop music. No dance experience needed. Come join the party.

What to bring: Tennis shoes, water bottle, and a towel. Please note that class will likely be done in the grass and may have some uneven surfaces.

Want a fun program for the kids while you are working out? We have a Mini Movers program happening at the same time and in the same park! June's activity is Pickleball and Basketball and is open to youth ages 3+.

Cost is $5.00/person/program and registration is required for both Adult Fitness program and Mini Movers.

You can register online at: https://secure.rec1.com/MN/winona-mn/catalog

Inclement weather date: Monday, June 29th

Any questions: 507-457-8258 or [email protected]

04/15/2026

Winona! Save the dates!

Some pretty cool things are being planned The night will include a movement class for adults AND an active youth program that are happening at the same time and outside in one of our City parks!

More details and registration are coming soon, but putting the dates out so you can hopefully join us!

04/13/2026

St. Charles!

I'm looking for feedback on what you would like to see offered.

Formats? Boot camp, zumba, yoga, Barre, functional movement, strength and balance, personal training, 5K training, adults and youth together...so many options.
Days? Times?

I have another 6-week session of 20/20/20 starting this week and a Barre Fitness pop up in May, but am looking at summer and fall.

I am planning to do Water Aerobics so may not be able to add anything this summer, but looking to see what you want.

Comment on here or send me a message.

04/09/2026

Winona Friends!

Water Aerobics on Tuesday or Thursday evenings at 6pm. Must register for the whole session and space is limited. We just opened registration and they are already half full. If you want to take these, register soon.

I am NOT teaching these, but we have two great instructors that will be. They will be completing a training with me and I'm excited to see them lead these classes!

04/09/2026

Another one coming up that I will be teaching in St. Charles!

Barre class on Sunday, May 17th. Barre has always been one of my favorite formats to teach as it is highly accessible to people of all fitness levels, ages, and body types. It is a low-impact, high-repetition workout that builds strength and endurance without putting heavy pressure on joints. It is a great workout!

You can register for both through St. Charles Community Education. Follow the link, go to Adult Programs, and click 20/20/20 Fitness Class. Under that you will see Barre Fitness.

https://scschools.revtrak.net/community-education/rwcommunityeducation/

Hope you can come move with us!

04/08/2026

St. Charles...

The next 6-week 20/20/20 session in St. Charles begins April 14th and there is still time to register!

You can register through St. Charles Community Education. Follow the link, go to Adult Programs, and click 20/20/20 Fitness Class.

https://scschools.revtrak.net/community-education/rwcommunityeducation/

Hope you can come move with us!