I came by SHiNE Dance Fitness rather unexpectedly. During an open house event for my local studio, Body Positive Dance Fitness, they offered a wide variety of dance formats. I was feeling stuck and uninspired by traditional gyms and conventional fitness formats, and had been yearning for something more exciting. The fun, upbeat and ego free vibes made SHiNE the absolute star of the event. I went home and could not stop thinking about it. It almost didn't seem real. Truthfully, it had come at just the right time in my life when I needed something to lift my spirits. It was SHiNE that came to the rescue and pulled me out of a pretty dark place in my personal life. Craving connection and community, I was instantly hooked! It was like no other "workout" I had tried before! This new found love of movement and music brought me so much joy and I felt more alive and invigorated than ever before. After just 2 months of attending classes, I signed up for the Instructor Training Program and travelled to my first SHiNECATION in 2024. This is where all the magic really happened. I returned home so inspired by the heartfelt stories of so many other women who had also discovered everything SHiNE had to offer. Instant friendships, true support and a shared goal of building the confidence of others was infectious and I knew I had to pursue this both as a special interest and as a full-time lifestyle. I believe that dance is for every"body". At any age and in all walks of life. Your dance experience, physical ability or even personality does not matter. The benefits of dance are to be celebrated with everyone! It's all about having fun, coming just you are and spreading good vibes. Mistakes are just "unintentional solos" as we like to call them and even instructors have these moments- quite often actually! I love to bring positive energy and fun to the dance floor and I am usually the loudest one in the room cheering on students and fellow instructors. With kindness and humility, I like to keep things real. My no drama approach and authentic personality makes me an easy person to relate to and I enjoy making others feel like they are completely free to be themselves. I am certified in SHiNE and SHiNE Light, have taken Rockstar Training and I am also 10X Certified. I would love to dance with you so don't be a stranger! Come say hi at my next class. You'll leave with a smile and a new friend, or two!