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We will be interviewing DanceFIT instructors so you can get to know them & their classes a little bit better. This week we are interviewing Maegan. What do you teach at DanceFIT? I am mainly a children's dance class instructor, but I have also taught pop-up Adult Beginner Jazz, Adult Beginner Ballet, and even subbed in for Deep Stretch, BalletFIT, and Babywearing BalletFIT classes in the past! How would you describe your classes & teaching style? Upbeat, fun, and a challenge ;) I always find myself trying to make the classes I sub challenging to make sure they are just as hard as the original instructors class! When I am teaching the adult dance classes, I try to teach the skills, provide tips and tricks, and make the classes fun! Do you have a favorite class to teach (if you teach more than one)? Anything dance related - I am there!! What do you do outside of the studio for fun? Outside of the studio, I love playing with my pup, Teddy, or taking him on walks/hikes! I also can be found at DanceFIT working out virtually or in studio. I also have been trying to find other hobbies and have taken up needlepoint, puzzles, and am trying to read and cook more this year! What music will we hear in your fitness classes? It really depends!! I try to have fun, upbeat music in my jazz and fitness classes. If I am subbing a stretch or ballet class, the music is more acoustic/calm. I also love to try to put in favorite songs of those in my classes! Give us a quick bio My dance history goes back to when I was 3 years old. I trained in ballet, jazz, and modern throughout my childhood, and even taught kids dance classes at my home studio! My love for dance led me to pursue a BFA in Dance from Adelphi University, where I studied Ballet and Modern, as well as composition, movement analysis, and performance. During my Senior year in college, I was trying to figure out what my next steps would be and I took an Intro to Dance Therapy course. I was hooked. I ended up applying to graduate programs in the Northeast and was accepted to Lesley University's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dance/Movement Therapy program. I moved to Boston, not really knowing anyone and am so glad I did! While I was in grad school, I found myself missing my daily dancing, as well as teaching. Through a friend of a friend, I was connected with Gina and then started assisting kids dance classes at the Brookline studio. Since then, I graduated, started my own Mental Health Counseling private practice, and continue to teach kids dance classes - in Natick now! I love bringing the joy of movement to kids (and adults!), and am so grateful to be a part of the DanceFIT community!
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We will be interviewing DanceFIT instructors so you can get to know them & their classes a little bit better. This week we are interviewing Kelsey! What do you teach at DanceFIT? I teach Zumba®, a non-stop cardio dance class focused on fun that brings in Latin American, pop, and other global songs/dance styles How would you describe your classes & teaching style? I strive for my classes to be fun, high energy, and inclusive/accessible. It's a time to let loose, dance with new/old friends and get in an effective workout for YOU in that moment, whether that means modifying throughout or leveling up. As I always say, just "have fun and keep moving!" What do you do outside of the studio for fun? I love to read (especially with the DanceFIT book club!), spend time with my friends and family (which includes my 2 girls), do puzzles/escape rooms, and exercise (running/walking/taking other DanceFIT classes) What music will we hear in your fitness classes? I love Zumba® because it's a trip around the world - you'll hear Latin American, pop, Indian, Caribbean, and more. Anything that's fun and encourages our class to embrace a vibe (which usually includes the swagger of Pitbull and the sultriness of Camilla Cabello!) Give us a quick bio I've been dancing since the age of 5, taking a mix of ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. In high school I danced and starred in a number of our school's musicals, and choreographed the children's theater production of Alice in Wonderland. Two kids and a full time job in management consulting later, I discovered Zumba® and never looked back - regularly taking 3-4 classes/week and becoming licensed to teach in 2017. I've been teaching for over 5 years now and have experience at a variety of boutique and larger gyms. I'm so happy to be part of the DanceFIT family! Thank you Kelsey! We love hearing more about you!  |
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