Many of you know my dance story begins back in the 1980s in Waco, Texas! As a young girl (with a lot of alone time), I taught myself dance routines in my living room by rewinding MTV videos on VHS. At 12 years old, with no dance training, I won a school talent show, then went on to become captain of the freshman drill team, varsity cheerleader and choreographer, and performed ballet folklorico from middle school to the University of Texas. HOOK 'EM HORNS!
As a young adult, I had to work harder at finding and creating opportunities for my dance expression, but I enrolled in formal classes, coached middle school cheer and hip hop dance, taught Zumba, joined a salsa team, and performed whenever I had the opportunity.
Today at 45, I'm a Certified Group Fitness Instructor and enjoy sharing my love of rhythmic movement with others. This past summer I resumed teaching my originally choreographed Cardio Dance Fitness classes at City of Austin recreation centers and I encourage anyone who is interested to join me for an upcoming class which you can view on the calendar or Linktree.
This class is perfect for those of you who enjoy moving to the rhythm (aka dancing), but feel dance fitness classes, like Zumba or TurnUp, are too advanced or fast-paced. No dance experience is needed as I will guide you through repetitive, rhythmic movement sequences with a focus on mind-body connection, coordination, balance, and strength. It's a workout and it's a social so come alone or bring a friend! Advance registration is kindly requested, but not required.

Register for upcoming classes HERE. Email Melissa with questions.
​October 2024 - Reggaeton Lento | Tambourine | Get Your Freak On

KEEP DANCING, SIGUE BAILANDO!
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