City of Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department

09/04/2026

Meet one of Kentwood Parks and Recreation's fall dance instructors: MICHELLE ARANDELA! 💃✨

With 19 years of dance experience, Michelle brings a love of movement and a whole lot of energy to the Kentwood dance program! A recent Grand Valley State University graduate, Michelle has trained in ballet, jazz, hip hop, pom, contemporary, and lyrical, and has spent years performing, choreographing, and teaching technique to young dancers and dance teams throughout Metro Detroit.

This fall, Michelle is bringing her passion for dance to the studio with classes including:
🩰 Adult Ballet
🔥 Teens – Hip Hop Evolution
🎶 Hip Hop Foundations
✨ Dance – K POP

Whether you're looking to build your technique, try something completely new, or just dance it out, Michelle has a class for you!

Fall dance programming for children and adults is live online!
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/DanceAndPerformingArts

And don’t forget: we’re getting ready to open the Kentwood Community Center on September 26! 🎉 Membership comes with 10% OFF all programming, including dance.

09/03/2026

Built for everyone. Ready for you. 💪

The Kentwood Community Center opens September 26 and now’s the time to become a Founding Member before spots run out!

With 67,000 square feet of opportunities to move, create, connect and have fun, there’s something for everyone. And the best part? Membership means you’ll be first in line to make the most of it.

Don’t wait for opening day. Sign up today at https://bit.ly/KentwoodMemberships and get ready to make the Kentwood Community Center part of your routine.

Your community. Your place. Built for everyone.

09/03/2026

One week until The Vibe: A Fundraiser for Kentwood's Adaptive Recreation Programs! Learn more about the event and how you can support this great cause in the article below from WKTV Community Media.

This annual event will bring community together at the new Kentwood Community Center to support inclusive recreation opportunities. (Photo Courtesy: City of Kentwood.)

09/02/2026

Meet one of Kentwood Parks and Recreation's fall dance instructors: NADEEN WEST! 🌊✨

Nadeen is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and a passion for bringing meaningful dance education into community spaces.
Her dance journey includes performing at the American Dance Festival at Duke University, and she’s continuing to expand her artistry as she pursues a professional dance career, including learning and performing Merce Cunningham’s Fabrications in New York City.

This fall, Nadeen is bringing her experience and love of movement to:
💃 Adult Dance 101 – Learn the Basics
🌊 Adult Lyrical & Contemporary Flow (4-week class)
Never danced before? Dance 101 is for you.
Ready to explore emotion, musicality, and expressive movement? Lyrical & Contemporary Flow is calling your name.

Fall dance programming for children and adults is live online!
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/DanceAndPerformingArts

And there’s even more to look forward to: the new Kentwood Community Center opens September 26! 🎊 Membership gets you 10% OFF all programming: including dance!

09/01/2026

🍂 Our Fall 2026 Program Brochure is here! 🍁 Discover exciting new classes, events, and activities for all ages—plus, get a sneak peek at our brand-new Community Center!

View the brochure online now, and watch your mailbox for a printed copy soon. Printed brochures will also be available at City buildings. Don’t miss out on what’s happening in Kentwood this October–December!

Explore all the details: https://bit.ly/KentwoodFallBrochure

09/01/2026

The Vibe is next week! ✨ Join us Thursday, September 10 as we celebrate 10 years of The Vibe event and the impact of adaptive recreation in our community! 💙 The Vibe is Kentwood’s annual celebration and fundraiser supporting adaptive recreation programs for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities.

And, this year’s celebration is extra special because it’s our first event inside the brand-new Kentwood Community Center! 🎉

Come celebrate, connect, and make a difference with us!

📍 4755 Walma Ave SE
📅 September 10
🎟️Purchase Tickets at https://bit.ly/vibe-tickets-2026

08/31/2026

Meet one of Kentwood Parks and Recreation's fall dance instructors: INJEEL STARR! 💕🎶

With 19 years of dance experience, Injeel knows firsthand how powerful dance can be; and she’s passionate about sharing that feeling with the next generation of dancers.
Her goal? To help every child she teaches discover the joy of movement and plant the seed of a lifelong passion for dance. 🌱💃

This fall, you can dance with Injeel in:
🎉 Moovin & Groovin
🔎 Dance Discoveries
🤝 Connected Through Dance

These classes are all about exploring movement, having fun, building confidence, and discovering what makes dance so special.
If your little one loves to move, groove, and express themselves, there’s a spot waiting for them!

Fall dance programming for children and adults is live online!
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/DanceAndPerformingArts

And get ready for something BIG: the all new Kentwood Community Center opens September 26! 🎊 Members receive 10% OFF all programming, including dance!
Let’s plant those seeds, build confidence, and grow a community that loves to dance. 🌱✨

08/29/2026

Meet one of Kentwood Parks and Recreation's fall dance instructors: ALEXIS WORTHINGTON! 🩰🌟

Alexis has been dancing since she was two years old, so it’s safe to say dance is in her DNA! From competitive dance and high school dance team to Aquinas College (where she served as team captain for three years and helped bring home a regional championship) Alexis has spent a lifetime learning, performing, and sharing her love of dance.
She began teaching in college and joined the City of Kentwood dance program in 2022, where she discovered a special joy in working with younger dancers. Her classes combine skill-building with games, creativity, and FUN to help dancers grow their confidence and love of movement. 💕

This fall, Alexis is teaching:
🩰 Adult Ballet – Beginner
✨ Adult Ballet Mixer
🌟 Ballet: Little Leaps
🎀 Ballet: Leap & Twirl

Whether you're an adult finally checking “take ballet” off your bucket list or a young dancer taking those first exciting steps, Alexis is ready to welcome you to the studio!
Fall dance programming for children and adults is live online!
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/DanceAndPerformingArts

And mark your calendar! 📅 The new Kentwood Community Center opens September 26! Membership means 10% OFF all programming, including dance.
More dance. More community. More reasons to get moving! 💃

08/28/2026

Love the outdoors and take pride in keeping community spaces clean, safe and welcoming? 🌳

The City of Kentwood is hiring Park Custodians to help maintain our parks and facilities throughout the season. From keeping restrooms and shelters clean to helping ensure our parks are ready for residents, visitors and community events, your work will make a visible difference every day.

Join the team and help keep Kentwood’s parks looking their best!

👉 Visit https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6174594.careers?ShowJob=688263364 to learn more and apply.

08/27/2026

Meet one of Kentwood Parks and Recreation's fall dance instructors: ISABELLA DOLEHANTY! 🎭💫

A professional dancer and proud member of Avant Theatre Ballet Company, Isabella brings a beautiful blend of movement, emotion, and artistry to every class.
A lifelong lover of musical theatre, Isabella is passionate about using dance to tell stories and create meaningful connections through movement.

This fall, you can dance with Isabella in:
🎉 Moovin & Groovin
💥 POM Power
🤝 Connected Through Dance
🕺 Adult – Bring a Friend: Swing Dance

From high-energy movement to partner dancing, Isabella is ready to help our community move, connect, and have FUN!
Fall dance programming for children and adults is live online!
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/DanceAndPerformingArts

PLUS, the new Kentwood Community Center opens September 26! 🎊 Become a member and receive 10% OFF all programming—including dance! Grab a friend, bring your best moves, and let’s dance! 💃🕺