Adult Bollywood Dance Fitness

A fun program for adults looking to add some fun to their regular workout routine. This low-to-moderate intensity dance workout combines easy-to-follow cardio routines, bodyweight exercises, dance learning, and a yoga-inspired cooldown. Move to high-energy rhythms from South Asia to the Middle East in a welcoming, community-focused environment. Perfect for beginners and adults 40+, this program focuses on fun and movement rather than formal dance training. This class runs seasonally in the Fall, Winter and Spring, and drop-ins are always welcome.

Our Bollywood dance fitness classes have been running in Toronto’s Annex and High Park areas since 2017. Beyond our own schedule, I have run this for other organzations and am available to design and instruct a seasonal program (4 to 6 weeks) for women’s clubs and gyms, community centers, and other groups by request. To speak with me, click here.

Caribbean Dance Fitness & Yoga For Women & Girls

A high-energy dance workout adapted for women and girls. This moderate-impact workout combines Caribbean dance movements, functional exercises, and the high-energy rhythms of Trinidad and Tobago. This program was proudly supported by certified Socacize Fitness instructors like Ceejay and Denise.

IMPORTANT NOTE: While we ran this class seasonally until 2023 both online and at kid’s clubs, this is no longer offered regularly. The past instructors may support special events and festivals on occasion.

Pregnancy and Post-Partum Fitness (Strength Training)

This program aims to help new moms and post partum and pregnant women get back to FEELING and looking great. This is a 45-minute full-body workout that combines body weight exercises with a focus on strengthening the pelvic floor and core muscles. While weights, resistance bands, blocks, and chair/boxes may be used, many exercises can be done on a mat and sitting on chairs. Exercise intensity varies from person to person and based on the trimester or post partum recovery. Modifications will be provided so each participant benefits in their own way. Through intimate group fitness classes, participants get to bond together, share their day, and enjoy working out with other women.

To make sure you have a safe experience, a physician’s clearance and specialized intake forms and waivers are required to join.

Since 2017, I have designed and instructed dance and group fitness programs for pregnant women and post partum moms at health organizations. If you would like me to create and instruct a program ( 4 to 6 weeks) at your organization / studio, please contact me, here.

Bollywood Dance Choreography 70s to Now (Online Program)

Our online dance only program combines popular songs and dance movements from iconic Bollywood movies spanning as far back as the 70s’. Classes are for all levels and encourage artistic development, self-expression, and creativity through the physical arts. No dance experience is required and each class offers new choreography No dance experience is required.

Hula (Hawaiian) and Ori Tahiti Dance For Women & Girls

Experience a vibrant dance class that brings the spirit of the Pacific Islands to your living room and now the High Park area. This dance only class blends traditional dances from Hawaii, Samoa, and Tahiti with beautiful island rhythms. To keep classes fun for women and teen girls, instructors may play top 40s’, Reggae, Hip-hop, and Disney favorites. This is for beginners and all levels, No experience needed. Drop-in friendly.

Our Hula classes have been running online since 2020 with Cheryl, and now in-person at High Park with Angela.

Online Adult Yoga Flow (Beginner-Level)

This program blends slow to moderate paced bodyweight strength, balance, and mobility exercises and breathing + relaxation techniques to provide a safe foundation for those who are new to Yoga.

If you're a woman going through postpartum recovery or are a new mother ready for gentle exercise, this program targets the pelvic floor and core muscles too.

All you need: the Zoom app on your cell/device, A mat/carpet, a pillow, and a chair or wall for support. A block can help you too.

This class runs seasonally in the Fall, Winter and Spring, and drop-ins are always welcome.

Current Instructors: Marlee and Ale

Latin Dance Fitness For Women & Girls

This dance fitness program blends vibrant Latin dance styles (like Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Cha Cha and Hip-Hop Grooves) with Latin songs and remixes. This is a beginner-friendly low to moderate-impact workout that supports women and girls of all levels and abilities.

I have years of experience running a Latin dance fitness curriculum for kids clubs and youth organizations across Toronto. Whether you are hosting a single-day workshop or launching a new series at a community center or after school club, I am happy to create a program (anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks) for participants ages from 6-12 and 13-18. To talk to me about a partnership, click here.

Kids Fitness: Fundamentals
(Ages 6 to 9)

Many young kids and athletes go straight into specific sports or dance without first building a strong movement foundation. To truly thrive, they need a mix of physical literacy and lots of fun games.

Through jumping, throwing, catching, mobility work, and interactive partner drills, I introduce kids to essential training in a highly supportive environment. As a certified children’s fitness coach with NCCP and youth strength and conditioning training, I blend NCCP fundamental movement skills with sport-specific drills in every class. One week we might focus on throwing and catching skills, and the next on jumping and sprinting mechanics. This diverse approach builds the confidence your child needs to excel in any sport or art they choose, while actively reducing their risk of injury as they grow.

While this public program run seasonally in the Fall and Spring, I am available to design and instruct custom youth programs (4 to 6 weeks) for private clubs and gyms, community centres, schools, and sports teams and other groups upon request. To speak with me, click here.

Kids Fitness: Strength and Conditioning For Ages 9-12 & 13-17

This program teaches youth the principals of strength and conditioning. Many kids start sports without basic movement skills, which raises their risk of injury. My goal is to give youth who enjoy playing sports recreationally or competitively the tools to stay safe, healthy, and playing for years to come!

While programs are for multi-sport, I focus on those in baseball, softball, lacrosse and dancers. All programs include games and pair work to create a fun and positive experience.

6-week programs:

Conditioning: Introduction to agility, jump, and sprint training

Strength: Introduction to building strength (squats, dead lift variations, and chest presses)

Flexibility training

Both myself and select coaches have designed and instructed custom youth programs for private schools and sports teams upon request. To speak with me, click here.

Girl’s Street Safety & Situational Awareness Workshops (Ages 8 to 13)

Our hope is to give girls the confidence and awareness to tackle the school year - whether they are walking home from school, hanging out with friends, traveling by bus to a sports class, or heading to a volunteer opportunity.

Our beginner-level classes are super fun! We use games, drills, and lots of group practice built around real-world scenarios so they can naturally retain what they learn. They will learn beginner defensive stances, learn practical escape techniques for common attacks, and learn about gut instincts and situational awareness.

Sessions are led by fitness professionals and martial artists with years of experience supporting both women and kids. Parents can rest easy knowing there is absolutely NO sparring or combat training involved.

I have been running a free annual youth dance and street safety series since 2019 in 6 communities. I am available to create and offer one-time workshops for schools, after school clubs, community centers, and community groups upon request. To speak with me, click here.

Kids Latin Dance and Grooves
(Ages 6 to 12)

Kids will explore Salsa (Cuban and New York styles), Merengue, Bachata, and Cha Cha, through simple routines and fun group games, finishing each class with mindful breathing and cool downs. 8 spots per class.

This program is offered seasonally in the Fall and Spring, and at various kid’s organizations and clubs by request.

While this program runs seasonally, I am available to design and instruct custom kids dance programs (4 to 6 weeks) for kids after-school clubs, schools, community centres, and other groups upon request. To speak with me, click here.

Women’s Street Safety Workshops

Led by caring and skilled martial arts and fitness coaches, this workshop focuses on teaching women basic stances for stability and strength, how to block and escape common attacks, build on situational awareness and de-escalation strategies. Participants will get lots of hands-on practice time and get to ask questions.

No prior training is required. Absolutely NO sparring or combat training in our workshop.

I have been running a free annual youth dance and street safety series since 2019 in 6 communities. While this is a seasonal series, we are available to design and facilitator one-off sessions for private clubs, community centres, studios, and schools, upon request.

Classical Indian Dance Workshops

This workshop blends the graceful steps and storytelling gestures of classical Indian Dances like Bharatanatyam and Kathak with popular and folk songs. Participants will get to learn steps to both traditional and Tamil folk to iconic Bollywood hits. No experience is required. This is offering seasonally or by request.

Our Bollywood instructors have been offering this workshop since 2019 and are available to facilitate custom workshops for kids and adults at events, schools, community centres, and other groups upon request. To speak with me, click here.

Garba Dance Workshops

Since 2019, we’ve celebrated Navratri, Diwali, and Halloween season with a beginner-friendly Garba workshop at the Annex or High Park. Garba is a high-energy folk dance from Gujarat, India, that is often danced in pairs and circles. The instructors teach easy-to-follow steps and choreography to a mixture of traditional Gujarati folk and iconic Bollywood hits, to everyone a fun experience. No dance experience is required. We provide the Dandiyas (sticks).