Our Amazing Instructors

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!

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!

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!

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!

 She first caught the SHiNE bug in 2017 and became an instructor this summer. 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!

Vanessa Levat is a strength and dance cardio instructor who believes movement should leave you feeling strong, capable, confident — and like you had a whole lot of fun getting there.

In addition to teaching UPLIFT at BPDF, Vanessa teaches strength and dance cardio at Routine in Brunswick. Her background in social work has deepened her appreciation for the connection between movement, confidence, and emotional resilience, and she brings that perspective into every class she teaches.

Vanessa is your ultimate hype woman: expect big beats, big energy, plenty of encouragement, and a welcoming environment where every body is celebrated. Her goal is to make strength training feel challenging without being intimidating, empowering without being overly serious, and accessible to wherever you are in your fitness journey.

Come ready to move, sweat, laugh, and leave feeling a little stronger — inside and out — than when you walked in.

Cassie believes dance is one of the best ways to care for your body, mind, and spirit — especially when great music, joyful movement, and a little bit of attitude are involved!

As a BollyX instructor, Cassie loves bringing the infectious energy and expression of Bollywood-inspired dance to the BPDF floor. Her classes combine heart-pumping movement with music that makes you want to let loose, have fun, and forget for a while that you’re even working out.

Cassie creates a welcoming, encouraging space where all levels are invited to jump in, whether you’re an experienced dancer or trying something completely new. There’s no pressure to get every move exactly right — just move, smile, sweat, and make it your own.

Her goal is simple: help you leave class feeling stronger, happier, more energized, and a little more like the rockstar you already are. 💖✨