I've been dancing since the age of 4.  I was a hyper

child and I'm hyper to this day!  I thank my parents for

giving me intensive ballet lessons.  (They had

to protect their furniture:-)  I went on to study African, modern, tap, jazz, liturgical, drill and pom, mambo/rueda,

hip-hop and I have taken countless workshops and master classes.  I had the privilege of serving as a lead dancer,

choreographer and Artistic Director of Step Afrika, a DC based percussive/African dance company.  I got to live

my dream of traveling around the world to learn and

perform dances from different regions. 

 

     I have been teaching dance fitness classes since 1990.  I love using what I learned about the brain (from my day job as a teacher) and combining it with my 40+ years as a dancer to provide my students with the most authentic, fun,

safe and effective dance workout.  I incorporate principles that create the most efficient and fun path to fitness which results in the best use of your time and the best fitness value.  I currently hold licenses for Zumba, Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba, Zumba Step, Strong By Zumba, Zumbini, Hot Hula Fitness, Hot Fusion, Indoor Cycling, Acquapole, Body Pump Cranked Up Cardio and WERQ. Mixxedfit certification is coming soon! I have met qualifications to be an Acquapole Master Trainer.  

 

     For your safety,  I maintain national, group exercise certification through AFAA and current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.  

     

 

     See you on the dance floor and in the water!

 

     Kirsten