Our Team

Owner/Instructor

Carson loves dance fitness because it reminds her of when she and her sister were little kids, making up routines to records. She’s been doing dance fitness since the days of aerobics with Jane Fonda, and believes it’s the only kind of exercise that’s actually fun. This is the style she brings to her classes – she believes that playlists should have songs that make you want to sing along and engage with the music, and she encourages participants to let loose and be silly. Carson’s playlists include enough high intensity songs so that you get a great workout every time, but she designs them in an interval style so you can feel strong and able to keep going for as long as you like. If you want to take a class where the moves are always accessible and you never have to worry about whether you look like “a dancer,” check out Carson’s class – it’s true No Pressure Dancing!

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Erin approaches teaching from the perspective of a longtime Zumba student. She loves fun songs and easy-to-follow choreography that make you forget you are getting a great workout and leave you wondering how the hour passed so quickly!

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Patty creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere where students can feel at home and experience a great Zumba workout. She loves getting to know her students, and puts a lot of fun and energy into her classes, so you will leave with a good sweat and a great smile!

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Meara believes dance is for everyone and it's never too late to find your groove. She began pursuing it seriously in her thirties while learning to move through pain and limited mobility, and now offers the same modifications and choices that helped her, so everyone can learn at their own pace. Her greatest reward is seeing students leave class feeling proud of what their bodies can do and excited to keep dancing.

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Meredith loves letting loose and dancing to a good beat, and finds SHiNE™ fun and engaging. Meredith believes that everyone can dance - that no one moves and dances like you - and that's great! Her hope is to share with others what she has gained from SHiNE - confidence, freedom of self-expression, strength, and a supportive, uplifting community.

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Dancing is Patricia’s happy place – and seeing students succeed is her passion.  She sees her Zumba and SHiNE classes as fun, creative outlets – not just workouts.  With many years of teaching experience in multiple formats, she guides students with both verbal and visual cues, focusing on providing a class that they will leave feeling both a sense of joy and of accomplishment.  No experience necessary – just bring your water bottle and a smile.  Let’s Dance!

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Liz wants every class she teaches to be fun, safe and welcoming. Whether you’re just getting started or a veteran, she wants everyone to leave feeling successful and happy that they came.

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Working out should never be boring! Mallory builds her playlist with a little sass and a whole lot of fun, so you can leave all your worries at the door. Mallory highly encourages twerking and her judgement-free class will leave you feeling confident, happy and just a little extra sassy!

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Jess believes that every body is beautiful, and her medium-intensity classes are designed to make everyone feel welcome, regardless of age, size, shape, or ability. Her classes are a judgment-free environment where you can dance with confidence, joy, and maybe a little silliness!

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Lindsey brings the energy to her high intensity Zumba classes! Her style is influenced by many cultures from across the world. Her class will have you celebrating what dance fitness is all about! Come join the party!

Lindsey is also the owner of Lady Love Holistics, right here on the BPDF premises! She offers massage therapy, health coaching, and Reiki.

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African hip-hop is a class that brings people together and embraces everybody's uniqueness. Aubine’s class provides a safe place for self-expression, creativity, and learning. She believes that her wide music selection allows each and everyone to feel welcome. Her class is fun, hip, and stress-free!

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Karrie believes the beauty of SHiNE is its ability to make you feel tough, sexy, and graceful all in one. Dance with Karrie and discover why fitness is fun!

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Amy has loved to dance her whole life, from recitals as a girl to Latin and line dancing as an adult, and she just keeps moving. As a SHiNE Dance Fitness instructor, she focuses on clear cueing and offers modifications so everyone can have a fun workout, no matter their experience level. She likes her class to be a place where dancers of any level feel comfortable and welcome.

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Alison believes Zumba should be a place to let down your hair and have some fun. Her class is full of easy-going fun, laughs and great community! Remember, it's not a mistake, just a solo!

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Chris creates a fun and welcoming environment in his line dance class. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer, or you just want to learn the basic steps, he will get you on the floor and ready to dance to your favorite songs, or dance the night away at your next social event!

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Vanessa is your hype woman for strength that feels empowering, energizing, and fun. A strength and dance cardio instructor with a social work background, she brings big beats, welcoming vibes, and a passion for helping every body feel strong, capable, and celebrated."

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Amy found dance fitness quite unexpectedly – she was walking by Mallory’s SHiNE class, saw people having a great time, and wanted a piece of that! Since then, she has become a SHiNE devotee, eventually getting certified as a SHiNE instructor. She loves sharing SHiNE with students, so look for her in pink and say hello!

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Becky’s dance philosophy is “There are no mistakes, only solos!” The only rules in her class are to have fun and be safe. Her goal is that every participant leaves her class with a smiling, sweaty face. You choose the intensity according to what your body wants that day!

Staff

Logan is a member of the front desk crew and is an aspiring novelist and video game nerd. He’s happy to chatter away about nothing of import and keeping it silly is very important to him. Make sure you say hi next time you see him!

Director of Operations

Hilary has worked as an organizer for 15 years. She is passionate about building and supporting small local businesses. Since taking her first dance fitness class in October of 2023, she has become a staunch supporter of joyful movement in supportive & inclusive group settings. She loves that Body Positive Dance Fitness fosters healthy bodies, minds and a sense of community.

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Kendra is a member of the front desk crew and has been enjoying that role since BPDF opened! She loves dancing as much as she loves warmly greeting every person who comes through the studio doors. Body Positive’s joyful, uplifting environment is a perfect complement to her work as a local nurse and educator. Stick around long enough and you’ll see her on the dance floor too!

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A few years ago, Claudia met an incredible group of fun women in a local Zumba class, and they became fast friends. When Erin and Carson later shared their vision for a dance fitness studio, Claudia was eager to support this dream and is proud to help them see it fulfilled. She loves the friendships that she has developed being a part of this amazing group of women, and loves being part of the BPDF team.

Massage Therapist

Shelby is one of BPDF’s on-site sports massage therapists. Shelby loves providing a healing space for people, and has incredible intuition and connection. She enjoys helping folks feel their best, and shares stretches with her clients that they can do in between massages. We are thrilled to have Shelby on board!