I’m Dr. Heather Katz, and I’m passionate about accessible, fun, adapted group exercise! I have a
background in adapted physical education and activity, with five years working in public schools.
I have a PhD in kinesiology, with my dissertation focused on adapted group exercise.
I love all group ex formats, but dance is my first love! I’ve been teaching some form of dance fitness since 2012, and developed my own adapted format that I can’t wait to share with you all. I’ve also taught aqua fitness, functional training for older adults, bootcamp-style classes, and stretching and balance for older adults. I’m here to help you find joy in teaching accessible classes — no matter what format you teach!
An AFAA-certified Adapted Dance Fitness Workshop that prepares instructors to teach and advocate for people with disabilities. Earn AFAA/NASM CEUs and receive a certificate of completion. A full licensure pathway is in development — complete the workshop now and you’ll be grandfathered in automatically.
Schedule a personalized session with Heather to discuss modifications and accommodations, create choreography tailored to your class, troubleshoot problem areas, and learn disability-specific teaching strategies and mentorship. Not sure it’s right for you? Book a free 15-minute intro call first — no commitment required.
Ready-to-use adapted dance fitness choreography built for classes that include people with disabilities. Each piece is grounded in accessibility and evidence-based practice — so you can teach with confidence from day one, without starting from scratch.
Join a growing network of adaptive fitness instructors. Everything you need
to teach inclusively — resources, community, and expert guidance — all in one place.
Connect with other adaptive fitness instructors, share resources, troubleshoot challenges, and build community with people doing the same work.
Receive monthly adapted dance fitness choreography packs — built for inclusion, backed by evidence, and ready to drop straight into your classes.
Access a growing library of resources to support your teaching and choreography — built specifically for adaptive and inclusive fitness settings.
Access exclusive virtual events hosted by Heather — deep dives on teaching strategies, disability topics, and class design.
Every membership includes a one-on-one consult session to work through your specific teaching goals, populations, and challenges.
Earn continuing education credits recognized by leading fitness certification bodies when you complete the Adapted Dance Fitness Workshop.
Upcoming events and trainings with Dr. Heather Katz.
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This is a dance fitness format that emphasizes accessibility and inclusion by providing modifications, accommodations, and evidence-based strategies for engagement.
Right now, Ability in Motion doesn’t offer a license, but you will receive AFAA/NASM CEUs and a certificate of completion. A license/certification is in the works, and once it’s developed, you will be grandfathered in.
Access to message boards with other members, a 30-minute consult session with Heather, special education events only available to members, and resources to help with teaching and choreography.
This is based on your needs! Heather can create choreography tailored for your class, problem solve any issues with teaching, offer advocacy resources, help with promoting your class, and offer teaching strategies and resources for different populations. Whatever your needs are as an adapted fitness instructor, Heather has you covered!
No! Right now, Adapted Dance Fitness is the only workshop offered, but Heather has 14 years of experience as a group fitness instructor across many formats, 5 years as an adapted physical education teacher, and is currently a postdoc working with older adults in fitness settings. She has a varied background and can offer strategies for most formats! If you’re unsure whether Ability in Motion is for you, you can schedule a free 15-minute consult session before committing to a paid consult or a membership.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your adaptive practice, Ability in Motion has a path for you. Start with a free 15-minute intro call — no commitment required.