We're breakin' into spring — literally! We've been itching to try a breakdance fitness class for years, so we're beyond psyched to announce a debut Intro to Breakdancing series this May. On top of this experimental specialty program, we've got a few other additions to the...
[caption id="attachment_36970" align="aligncenter" width="537"] Rebecca speaking on behalf of the Philly Regional MSD Alumni group[/caption] Rebecca Salus, a 40-year-old social worker who moved here from Florida last year, was just settling in to life as a Philadelphian when news broke of a devastating shooting at her...
[caption id="attachment_36936" align="alignright" width="200"] Ricky "Glytch" Evans[/caption] You may have taken hip-hop classes with Ricky "Glytch" Evans at our studios, but did you know that this 32-year-old from South Philly performs regularly and has made numerous appearances on international stages and national television? He's also pretty...
[caption id="attachment_36890" align="alignright" width="300"] Joan (center in sunglasses), surrounded by Philly Dance Fitness friends after a Sunday morning Dance Party Boot Camp class with Timaree (back right).[/caption] Joan Heider is a feminist and proud of it! When she isn’t at a Philly Dance Fitness class or...
“I shot up out of bed from a dead sleep, screaming from pain in my head. I spent the rest of the night awake and in a lot of pain. I remember telling my husband, ‘It’s not feeling better, it feels like something is in...
With fiery red hair styled neatly in a bun and a “uniform” of leotard, matching tights and legwarmers, ballet director Beverly Holskin is hard to miss. In addition to being one of the first instructors on the Philly Dance Fitness team, Beverly is regarded for...
[caption id="attachment_35838" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Kirwei Lo, center, during a ballet technique class[/caption] As a dedicated member of Philly Dance Fitness for over five years, Kirwei Lo has tried everything from tap to Cardio Pop. This year, the 38-year-old marketing consultant is giving back to the community by...
[caption id="attachment_35290" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Jo-Ann Braverman, center, shows off her POUND skills at our recent "Taste of Philly Dance Fitness" workshop.[/caption] After reviewing the results from our Holiday Bingo Challenge, we were particularly impressed by one of our more senior members — Jo-Ann Braverman. This superstar...
If you’ve been reading our newsletter for a while, you may have noticed that we started highlighting some of our very own dancers in a Student Spotlight series. Since we’ve heard great feedback about how these stories are helping you connect with your fellow fitness-goers,...
While we all love dance, we recognize that sometimes the industry can favor women. That’s why this month’s Student in the Spotlight features one of our male students — Agin Thomas! Agin is a native Philadelphian and medical student who is helping break stereotypes by...
