https://www.ourdancefloor.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-12-16 https://www.ourdancefloor.com/apply daily 0.75 2024-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/fca5b332-bb15-4786-a349-376eb4522dd8/GM_JoinTeamPage_6.jpg Join the Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/be581b75-5749-495b-b22f-20ac7e779ff0/GM_EXC%2BTDF_Frontdesk-10.png Join the Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/1622479793657-D9M2DMIY4M5DEQ5HGLY7/GM_EXC%2BTDF_-06.png Join the Team https://www.ourdancefloor.com/studiopolicies daily 0.75 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/45cd9922-dfbd-455f-a2a6-d63799f3499c/GM_IndoorShoes-05.png Studio Policies - INDOOR SHOE POLICY We have invested in a high-quality hardwood sprung dance floor which requires care and maintenance. As such, we do not allow street shoes or heels on our dance floor. We suggest dancing barefoot, with grippy socks, or with a dedicated pair of non-marking indoor only shoes. If you use these same shoes at a different studio or gym, please verify that they have a similar policy, otherwise they count as street shoes. You are welcome to visit the studio to test out your shoes before attending a class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/19563561-69e0-4cea-aaa3-d2db847c5375/GM_Policies-01.png Studio Policies - ENTERING/EXITING THE FLOOR DURING A CLASS Clients who arrive at the studio after class start time will be asked to enter/exit the dance floor between songs. This applies if a client arrives late or uses the bathroom during class. We are putting this policy into place not only to minimize class disruptions but also for everyone’s safety. Thank you for doing your part to keep the studio operating smoothly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/f5fc7e5f-7c75-473e-99df-6c35987149ab/GM_Policies-03.png Studio Policies - HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY Effective Sunday, June 11, 2023, we will no longer ask for proof of COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters and are moving toward a broader health and safety policy. All clients will be required to review a health screener upon check in at the front desk prior to taking class. If you are experiencing symptoms, please return/stay home. You will not be charged a late fee if your cancellation falls within 3 hours of class start time. We will continue to offer masks to anyone who wants to wear them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/09674bb6-5487-4fe8-97d9-68f928b05b16/GM_Policies-04.png Studio Policies - CANCELLATION WINDOW To avoid a late cancel fee, always remember the number 3! We ask that clients cancel no later than 3 hours prior to class start time in order to avoid a penalty. NO SHOWS + LATE FEES Package Holders: If you do not cancel your reservation by the 3 hour mark, one class will be deducted from your package. We will let the first one slide ;) Members: If you do not cancel your reservation by the 3 hour mark, you will be charged an $20 late cancel fee. We will let the first one slide. ;) A NOTE ON TARDINESS: We have studio policies in place for the safety of our community. If you are running more than 15 minutes late to class, we may not allow you to join class. Reasons include but are not limited to: body safety (depending on class type), and class disruption. ACTIVATION DATES Welcome Pass: The welcome pass will activate on the date of your first visit so that you can make the most of the 10 days. Class Package Holders: Your pass will activate on the date of your purchase. Members: Your activation date and autopay date are the same! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/4ee32733-527d-4fc8-8694-09fec3c021cb/GM_Policies-02.png Studio Policies - YOUR YOUNG ONES The Dance Floor does not provide childcare services at this time. Children 5-years-old and younger are not allowed to be at the studio during class time. Children 6-years-old and older may be at the studio during class time as long as they are able to stay upstairs with a quiet activity, without coming downstairs and disrupting class. Children may not cross the dance floor at any time during class. Our Studio Hosts and Instructors are not responsible for supervising children during class time. https://www.ourdancefloor.com/giti daily 0.75 2025-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/0d55de03-1446-4355-a96b-99eb973106fa/giti_web.png Giti - Giti Studio Owner + Instructor Giti has been teaching dance for over 15 years. Her journey began in the DIY dance studio of her Bharatanatyam teacher in Miami. She continued dancing while studying urban planning and architecture in New York City, then moved to the Bay Area. Giti consistently taught dance fitness classes for over ten years at studios in the East Bay and mentored others who were finding their personal style and voice as an instructor. After dancing through 2020 online and in parks, Giti opened a brick and mortar dance studio in 2021. She now leads a team of ~40 incredible people who have come together through movement. In each class she teaches, Giti encourages her clients to move their bodies, work up a good sweat, and release whatever they are holding onto that is no longer serving them. listen to giti’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/taylor daily 0.75 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/836404e8-7728-4877-bf9f-3b7715f42fa5/taylor-web.png Taylor - Taylor Instructor Taylor’s focus in class is to cultivate and support expressive movement, allowing space for individual exploration to find what feels good in the body. Silly, sexy, energetic and freaky, her class offers a moment of respite and freedom, a space to let go and embrace ourselves in our full humanness. “This is your class. I’m here to provide a playlist and movement suggestions. The rest is all you.” Taylor’s background is rooted in modern, contact improvisation and ballet. She earned her degree in Dance and Performance from London Contemporary Dance School. listen to taylor’s playlist https://www.ourdancefloor.com/hana daily 0.75 2025-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/9979b407-ec69-4b82-9811-e7ef0c7a18b3/hana_web.png Hana - Hana Instructor + Studio Management Team Hana finds her groove in various styles - from the Bay to Bollywood, with some Salsa on top - her classes are always a party, where you can get sweaty, get free, and get weird! Hana's choreography brings out your most playful and performative inner self. Her classes are accessible for all levels and abilities, and she keeps it engaging and fun for veteran dancers. The playlist always spans multiple genres and generations, to tap into your soul, celebrate shared cultures, and shake those hips. Hana is passionate about holistic care that supports healing of the body, mind, spirit, community and environment, and she sees dance/fitness as a perfect integration of her passion for music and expressive arts with her professional work in community mental health. You can learn more about Hana’s therapy practice at www.hanarajamft.com. listen to hana’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/trang daily 0.75 2024-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/05b5b468-059e-49f0-91e8-5a9f4a3d43db/trang.png Trang - Trang Instructor Trang has been a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Yoga Philosophy for over 20 years with over 10 of those years as an instructor. She taps into her experience with Hatha, Sivananda and Ashtanga yoga to teach in a way that is accessible to anyone no matter what level of experience they may have. Trang weaves into her teaching her own personal and professional experiences as a Nutritionist, Psychiatric Pharmacist, Mother and simply a human being showing up in this world as her most authentic and vulnerable self. You can explore her work more at www.thenutritiouspharmd.com https://www.ourdancefloor.com/giftcard daily 0.75 2022-12-13 https://www.ourdancefloor.com/waleska daily 0.75 2024-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/70c0642c-cdf1-46da-8d27-6faba1810fdf/waleska.png Waleska - Waleska Instructor My name is Waleska Herrera, I was born in Venezuela, and came to USA 25 years ago. I have been a Zumba instructor for 3 years, and it has changed my life. I have always had a passion for dance, and since I was a child I remember dancing with my family at every family reunion. Sharing my passion with you makes me really happy. When the pandemic started I thought I was going crazy, and thats when I decided to start teaching Zumba virtually - it truly changed my life - it gave me happiness, positivity, weight loss (my life battle), and a different way of looking at life. It filled my life. I want YOU to share with me this amazing adventure, music and how dance can change our lives completely. I Can’t wait to dance with you! waleska’s sample playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/emily daily 0.75 2023-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/1647359893690-PSTDTOJ288HFDS2IM5MY/GM_TDF_WEBSITE_Emily-11.png Emily - Emily (she/her) Studio Management Team Member Emily is a Bay Area native whose passion for dance started with summer camp talent shows. While never formally trained, music and movement has fed her soul for years, sparking many a vibrant song session and dance party with her friends and family. She took a few dance classes with Giti in late 2019 and immediately felt energetic and happy. When COVID-19 closed the world, Emily began dancing every day on zoom with Giti and became a part of an unbreakable community, moving her body with others through the isolation that the pandemic brought. She danced with Giti in her living room, on fields and in the street! She danced through nine months of pregnancy and now has a baby girl who bops along to the sounds she heard while on the inside. Emily is beyond grateful to be a supporting part of Giti's vision and is in awe at the amazing community that has grown into The Dance Floor! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/rebecca daily 0.75 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/573e9978-971e-48a5-b133-428418513385/rebeccat.png Rebecca - Rebecca Instructor Rebecca relocated to the Bay Area with her family in February 2022. In looking for a place to nurture community and health here, she knew she found it with The Dance Floor. She is originally from Chicago, but lived in Nashville prior to moving to the East Bay. After having three (now grown) children close in age, fitness classes at the local Y became an outlet to relieve stress. She was soon encouraged by friends to train and start teaching Zumba and Pilates. Her love of dancing and world music fueled her passion for fitness and utilizing her own body weight to achieve strength. Her goal in each class is to make it fun while making sure everyone is participating at their own level in good form. Her passion is to teach students that health and mobility should not be taken for granted, and it is a journey. Rebecca is a fully trained AFAA certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Her certifications also include: PiYo (Pilates/Yoga Fusion), Balletone, Barre, Dance Fitness, Aqua Fitness, Active Older Adults Fitness. When she’s not dancing, you’ll find Rebecca in her garden, reading a book or searching for the perfect pastry. listen to rebecca’s playlists pilates power hour power hour+ dance cardio breathe in hope & love, breathe out fear & hate https://www.ourdancefloor.com/hometdf daily 1.0 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/81006039-057f-441b-a903-288d7e10754d/TheDanceFloor_2021_014c+%281%29.JPG Home https://www.ourdancefloor.com/allie daily 0.75 2024-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/9d3d56a4-441e-4296-86d0-ba585e63e9b6/allie.png Allie - Allie Studio Management Team Member Allie is an operations wizard and skilled communicator. You might recognize her from our early pandemic livestream classes. Giti and Allie were the original team that launched Dance with Giti that turned into The Dance Floor, a virtual studio, that is now the brick and mortar on Solano Avenue you love to visit! Allie is currently supporting the studio as the Accounts Manager, so if you have a question about your membership or class package, she is your go to! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/maddie daily 0.75 2024-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/dfaa9819-ed2c-4777-b96e-593c7c37e2d3/maddie.png Maddie - Maddie Studio Management Team Member Maddie has been on The Dance Floor team since before we had a brick and mortar location on Solano Avenue! She supports the studio with her onboarding operational hat by helping new Instructors and Studio Hosts get acquainted with the studio. She also oversees our cute retail corner, so if you have a sock request or want to get your creations placed on our shelves for sale, send Maddie a message! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/elissa daily 0.75 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/fbed1e89-b8d0-4466-b625-5665d981ec35/elissa-web.png Elissa - Elissa Instructor Dance has played a role in every stage of Elissa’s life, and she has been teaching dance since 2018. Her playlists span a spectrum of rhythms, genres and styles, from Dancehall to Reggaeton, Afrobeats to Hip Hop, and much more in between. Guiding people through movements and seeing how others make the moves their own is rewarding and special to Elissa. When she is not dancing, Elissa is with her three kids, cooking yummy vegan food, playing soccer, or strolling in the redwood trees. listen to elissa’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/valeria daily 0.75 2025-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/c906ddbe-b4e8-40a8-953c-7080c548e649/valeria-web.png https://www.ourdancefloor.com/alefiyah daily 0.75 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/711bd80f-0dda-4c2f-be91-2af99737d491/alefiyah-web.png Alefiyah - Alefiyah Instructor Alefiyah grew up choreographing dances to her favorite Bollywood songs and formally learned jazz and ballet. She dreamed of a dance community like TDF that was inclusive of her Indian and American identities. In college, she joined a South Asian fusion dance team called PennMasti. During that time, she learned various dance forms, including Bhangra and hip-hop. Dance is the creative and joyful outlet that fuels Alefiyah. As an 8th grade math teacher, dance keeps her grounded and motivated in her educational equity work. She also loves traveling, coffee, and watching tv/movies. listen to alefiyah’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/jess daily 0.75 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/921073a3-c555-48a7-9fc5-ca9579bf1817/jess.png Jess - Jess Instructor Jess has been dancing in studios, in her kitchen, in the club, on the street, and on her BART commute since she was 5 years old (OK, the BART commute started later). She danced competitively for many years and loves to dabble in different genres – jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet, and of course cardio. When Jess isn’t dancing, she’s working to solve the climate crisis, or hanging out with her partner, two kids, and two cats in Berkeley. She has a passion for tacos, musical chairs, and above all, community. Jess' class invites you to find your release, connect with your individuality, get sexy, and get weird. Serotonin and dopamine release guaranteed! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/erin daily 0.75 2025-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/1ec19764-7910-4866-87ea-f50f290c7546/erin.png Erin - Erin Studio Host + Studio Management Team Erin loved to dance around her living room as a child but her parents encouraged her to play sports instead. Now, she's finally exploring her love of dance here at The Dance Floor and having a blast. When she's not at the studio, she enjoys reading books, thinking deep thoughts about life, and watching movies with her husband and two daughters. She looks forward to welcoming you to the studio and joining you on the dance floor! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/karma daily 0.75 2024-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/6c24539b-984c-4c86-80bf-bd3eb5ae4e1a/karma.png Karma - Karma Instructor Karma Smart is a Bay Area based dancer, choreographer and educator and is passionate about dance fitness. In 1996, Karma started studying and performing West African dance in Hawaii. Since then, she has had the opportunity to learn from many of the prominent choreographers from West Africa, Brazil, and the Congo, in addition to other parts of the African diaspora. This has informed how she teaches and helped her develop her unique style of dance fitness. Dance is Karma’s first love and she brings all of that love, joy and passion to her teaching. Outside of teaching dance Karma enjoys spending time with her son, spending time with friends, and studying Pilates. listen to karma’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/susan daily 0.75 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/c2e0371d-5208-45ae-9c0a-441d56b97891/GM_TDF_WEBSITE_3_susan-13.png Susan - Susan Instructor Susan has been practicing different styles of yoga for over 30 years. She completed yoga teacher training in 2013 and has taught Vinyasa Flow, Hot Power, and Restorative yoga classes. Her yoga classes start with flows to warm you up, and include holding static postures encouraging body awareness and alignment. Classes are geared towards students abilities and needs. Susan is also a mom, a licensed clinical social worker, and an expressive arts therapist. The Dance Floor is her happy place! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/talia daily 0.75 2025-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/25c82497-d9ad-4a77-a89f-6a273d03aa3e/talia_web.png Talia - Talia Instructor Dancing and teaching have always been Talia's passions. Starting at a young age in the worlds of Ballet and Modern, Talia also found love in Jazz, Hip Hop, African, and various latin dance styles. After getting her B.A. in dance, she has been performing, choreographing and teaching for the past 20+ years. Talia is all about variety and incorporates a wide range of musical genres and dance styles into her high energy playlists (Pop, Hip Hop, Bhangra, Salsa, West African, Retro Americana, etc.). Her hope for everyone in her classes is to find their joy, bring out their confidence, let go of anything holding them back and have so much fun they don't realize how hard they're working! talia’s dance cardio playlist talia’s power hour+ playlist https://www.ourdancefloor.com/ciele daily 0.75 2025-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/83aced49-ff3f-44ae-a36b-39dab97ed0ef/ciele_web.png Ciele - Ciele Instructor + Studio Host Ciele grew up in South Florida where she dreamed of escaping the cloying heat. Music, movement, and flow have always been important to her- anything to tune into the body so as to tune out that which does not exist in the present. Growing up in a Puerto Rican family, dance and music have always been synonymous with joy and celebration. During her undergraduate career, she became immersed in the world of capoeira. As a capoeirista, she fell in love with the energy of community and conversation through movement. She felt that same energy when she took her first class here at the Dance Floor- and is so excited to be a part of such a warm and sparkly group of individuals! In August of 2022 Ciele moved to the Bay Area from Raleigh NC and began pursuing her PhD at UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on how the body- specifically the skeleton, embodies stress from our natural and psychosocial environments; and how that stress can be passed down from mothers to infants. She is particularly interested in populations from the Caribbean/ of the Afro-latinx diaspora. Ciele is a big believer in the healing power of movement, and The Dance Floor provides a safe space to let go and have some fun! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/schedule daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://www.ourdancefloor.com/mariana daily 0.75 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/3588eb77-15ee-4074-845e-62353235c581/mariana.png Mariana - Mariana Instructor Mariana is a music and dance lover who grew up dancing with her favorite dance partner - her dad! Mariana has been teaching classes and sharing her passion for dance since 2016. She has experience teaching belly dance, tango, bachata, a good dembow, and Zumba. Mariana strives to make everyone feel happy while taking her class. She works to create a safe, fun, diverse and inclusive environment where students can let go and dance their soul out. When she’s not teaching, she is listening to music, hiking, spending time with her daughter, catching a movie, or enjoying a meal with friends. https://www.ourdancefloor.com/coachjess daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/07e769cd-f2db-428d-bc2e-118bb99d70c7/jess-sandow-web.png Coach Jess - Coach Jess Instructor Coach Jess brings her upbeat, positive energy and combines it with the philosophy that “movement is medicine for the body, mind, and soul.” She values your time and energy in each class, and her goals are for you to have fun, feel great, and access more power and freedom. For over a decade, Jess been passionately serving as an empowerment coach, group fitness instructor, and personal trainer focused on community and connection. When she’s not building playlists or working with clients, she’s laughing at her partner's jokes, running a taxi service for two active teens, and planning her next chance to hit the waves. She loves chocolate and cake, and most definitely loves chocolate cake. https://www.ourdancefloor.com/jessamber daily 0.75 2024-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/e99ee27c-6530-4398-9cd7-ea932b1d883c/GM_TDF_WEBSITE_3-4-12.png Jess Amber - Jess Amber Instructor Jess Amber is a student (and huge fan) of The Dance Floor and so excited to be teaching. Her combination of skills and experience include dancing from a very young age, weight lifting, and advanced yoga training. Her goal is to give you a killer workout while you’re having a blast moving to awesome music. Her other time is spent as a psychotherapist and perinatal mental health specialist, as well as enjoying time outdoors with her family and friends. Plus, one of her favorite hobbies is discovering new music and making playlists. listen to jess’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/ailin daily 0.75 2024-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/7444e033-2463-4996-8927-48ba5026f5b8/ailin.png Ailin - Ailin Studio Host + Instructor As a fellow Albany resident, Ailin is thrilled to join The Dance Floor and be more involved with this local, vibrant community. As a long time runner and yoga practitioner, she loves the variety and accessibility The Dance Floor offers, which perfectly complements her fitness routine and injects so much joy. Ailin can't wait to welcome you in the studio when she’s at the desk! Ailin is a certified yoga instructor, specializing in Vinyasa style. Her journey with yoga began over a decade ago as a form of cross-training for running. Over time, her relationship with yoga evolved and deepened - it has not only restored her body, but also transformed her mind. She looks forward to sharing her passion through practices focused on alignment, breath, and mindfulness in a safe and supportive environment with you at The Dance Floor. listen to ailin’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/rebeccac daily 0.75 2023-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/1d0232f9-097c-4f0e-9c38-c3672b0eef30/GM_TDF_WEBSITE_Rebecca-13.png Rebecca C - Rebecca C Studio Host Born and raised in the Bay Area, Rebecca is a lifelong student of creative movement and is passionate about its ability to heal. While she’s explored many different dance styles since starting ballet at three years old, some of her favorites include modern, gaga, bollywood, Israeli folk dance, bellydance, and bhangra. Additionally, Rebecca is a yoga teacher and pilates enthusiast. When she’s not in the studio, you can find her playing with her rescue dog, watching Antiques Roadshow, photographing the world around her on film, or learning something new. https://www.ourdancefloor.com/jeannie daily 0.75 2025-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/1cf11e80-a108-4a22-a57e-bf18feb30033/jeannie_web.png Jeannie - Jeannie Studio Host Jeannie (she/her) is excited to join The Dance Floor team! She has always appreciated dance as a means of connecting to cultural roots, building community and uplifting her spirit. She has fond memories of dancing from childhood throughout college and beyond. Jeannie is a firm believer in the liberation that comes from moving the body in joyful and powerful ways. This belief compliments her work as a somatic psychotherapist rooted in social justice values. When Jeannie’s not working she can be found powerlifting, meditating, cooking, dabbling in DIY home projects and connecting with loved ones with good food, drinks and laughter. She’s looking forward to greeting you on The Dance Floor! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/heather daily 0.75 2023-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/29e9294f-33ca-445b-9925-122b51e810eb/GM_TDF_WEBSITE_3-11.png Heather - Heather Instructor Heather is a choreographer, dancer, and instructor with a background in hip-hop and open-style choreography. She has trained at studios in San Diego and across the Bay Area and is currently on a professional team based in Hayward. When she's not rehearsing for the next show, she is spending her weekends helping adults get their start movin' and groovin'. As a "late" bloomer herself in the world of dance, she loves building confidence in others and helping them get over that mental hump of (re)starting something new as adults. Outside of dance, she is a full-time husky mom and is always reverse-engineering favorite dishes in the kitchen. https://www.ourdancefloor.com/angel daily 0.75 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/6ddd526e-aa28-44bc-bc70-30354673d72e/angel.png Angel - Angel Instructor Angel (she/they) began training in Orlando, Florida where she studied ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. She has performed and choreographed in companies all over the US including Boston, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area. As a lover of movement, she recently found her artistic home in heels dance and rollerskating. Angel's hope is to inspire others in a fun and safe environment. She believes dance is not about how you look, it's about how you feel. listen to angel’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/family daily 0.75 2026-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/8b03cf5f-d3a1-4bc0-aef8-c9b29088e587/kids_dance_class.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/bee271bc-2234-4b08-a95b-dbc830fce137/baby%2Bme_class_3_cropped.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/0996ea30-6e11-4dad-8dfb-25da54b5bfdd/GM_TDF_NEWSITE_4-04.jpg https://www.ourdancefloor.com/about daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/e99ee27c-6530-4398-9cd7-ea932b1d883c/GM_TDF_WEBSITE_3-4-12.png About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/c2e0371d-5208-45ae-9c0a-441d56b97891/GM_TDF_WEBSITE_3_susan-13.png About 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+ Studio Coordinator Kat is so excited to be a part of The Dance Floor community. She has been a pilates devotee for the past few years and was looking for a way to incorporate cardio into her routine. The Dance Floor has been such a welcome addition to her life and she loves the energy that the instructors and clients bring to each class. When not at the studio, you can find Kat trying to keep up with her four year old son, reading, or tending to her garden. https://www.ourdancefloor.com/andy daily 0.75 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/eb91f4f6-8996-458f-b1d0-b59fc168f88b/andy-web.png Andy - Andy Instructor Andy comes to The Dance Floor with 8 years of dance. He started in 2016 at UC Berkeley where he explored a lot of styles and ultimately led some of the organizations on campus. Since graduating, he has been a member of the competitive hip-hop/open team, Groove Against the Machine. Andy is also a part of the K-Pop cover group Groobeu where he learns and performs K-Pop dance covers in public. In his spare time, he loves going on walks with his dog, exploring restaurants, and binging shows. Andy is excited to share his love of music, dance, and teaching to the Dance Floor community that is filled with compassion and joy. listen to andy’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/nikki daily 0.75 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/2b63dd71-91de-47f4-9c2f-1137f6e1dea1/nikki-web.png Nikki - Nikki Instructor A lover of movement and believer in its healing powers, Nikki is a certified yoga instructor (YTT 200) and avid dancer. Born and raised in Oakland, CA - Nikki's first movement class was when she was a tiny tot. Nikki has since lived and traveled across the US and Americas, learning new cultures, music, and styles of dance. Trained in ballet and hip-hop, Nikki picked up salsa and champeta while living along the Caribbean coasts of Colombia and practices salsa rueda weekly in Alameda, CA. Her love of movement is fueled by her desire to get out of her head and into her body. With a PhD in conservation science, Nikki seeks outlets to combat the fast-paced western lifestyle and embrace a holistic approach to overall wellbeing. She incorporates her zest for life and worldly playlists into upbeat and fun dance classes that are available to all levels. Nikki knows how important it is to cultivate community and strives to create welcoming environments where one can flow - moving out of our day-to-day and into our bodies. Connect with Nikki on Instagram @nikkixnature. listen to nikki’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/ourclasses daily 0.75 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/cab6d192-6c3d-43e3-b916-692f2060e7fa/DanceFloor_2025_04.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/7d74e617-73cc-4dd5-8532-6662e7dfe9f9/dance_cardio_giti_2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/1ba65b40-5035-4c23-a9ed-327525c1a2e8/strength_2_flipped_web.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/831f5522-e1b5-42a4-a480-a8f96f0088f4/yoga_2_web.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/952c4fb8-f8b2-40d2-99ed-d7334ba518ac/technique_web.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/53ad9f91-2756-4fa5-abc6-cb4b907a05df/zumba_2_flipped_web.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/46ac10a5-1c12-4242-8246-36ad0ea067e3/kids_dance_class_2.jpg https://www.ourdancefloor.com/angelica daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/e15845e3-d572-4bc2-ab21-c7187078e9b8/angelica-web.png Angelica - Angelica Studio Host + Studio Coordinator Angelica has found her place to be her full Dancing Queen self. Listening to music has always been a part of her life. From listening to Nelly Furtado with her Mom on the way to school to picking vinyls out with her Dad at Record Stores. The balance to life and work is what brought Angelica to join the TDF team! When not at the studio, Angelica is studying Sociology & Social Work, watching or playing Soccer, out in the city with her camera, experiencing live music, at $5 Movie Tuesdays or spending time with loved ones. She’s excited to bring her community organization skills and love of music to TDF! Say hi when you see her at the front desk! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/faqs daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/2412a72b-ffe3-4480-96e9-366286a7a283/profile_web.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/5981758d-2b02-449a-8d10-55c053746ff4/cancel_account_screenshot_web.png https://www.ourdancefloor.com/jeanette daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/4f43a614-2ec6-4c27-bf4b-76f13730d3d8/jeanette_web.png Jeanette - Jeanette Director of Operations Jeanette is a Bay Area native (she's been strolling and enjoying Solano Ave since she was 4 years old). Her background is in finance and event planning, and now loves community building at the studio. She found The Dance Floor while on a walk with her dog back in 2022 and has been grooving with us ever since. She loves healing and joyful movement of all kinds (bonus points if there's an amazing playlist involved). When she's not dancing under the disco ball, she is usually out exploring new coffee spots, traveling, reading, cuddling with her dog, spending time with friends, or enjoying creative outlets (making jewelry, ceramics, cooking classes, painting, piano, guitar, gardening, and more). Please come say HI at the front desk and share your stories, movie recs, pet photos, coffee orders, and beyond! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/andrea daily 0.75 2024-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/186092da-3473-473b-baf8-7b8c424c549e/andrea-web.png Andrea - Andrea Instructor Andrea has been formally teaching dance fitness since 2012. Originally from Los Angeles, she has a background in jazz and Hip Hop. Her style can be described as playful yet confident. She finds that people feel their most confident while on the dance floor (pun intended) as she, too, learned to lose her inhibitions while dancing. Andrea's classes create an opportunity for people to let go and to perform for no one else but themselves. Andrea took a hiatus from teaching when she moved to San Antonio, TX, from the Bay Area, in 2019, but the dance bug never left her, and she resumed teaching classes at The Dance Floor. When she is not dancing, she is working full-time as an administrator at a private school, and spending time with her husband, young son, and two dogs, and cat. You can catch Andrea teaching virtually on the streaming platform every Saturday morning. listen to andrea’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/pricing daily 0.75 2026-03-27 https://www.ourdancefloor.com/sasha daily 0.75 2025-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/504c98fb-b730-467b-acd0-c371df10a7a7/sasha_web.png Sasha - Sasha Instructor Come get your groove on and sweat your funk out with Sasha! Ever since Sasha was a kid she has had a passion for dance and performing. She started out performing hip hop and urban contemporary during her college and post college days, and she has been performing bachata and salsa in more recent years. Her class weaves in a mix of different musical genres and dance styles from hip hop to dancehall, bachata to merengue, and some soul and funk! Outside of dance, Sasha is all about wellness through her work as a therapist, through spending time in nature and in community, and through her love of music and singing. Sasha’s class is an invitation to land in the present moment, to move and release, and to drop it like it’s hot! listen to sasha’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/rachel daily 0.75 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/1d674568-3ea1-4ead-bcec-fe002a827418/rachelw-web.png Rachel - Rachel Studio Host Rachel moved to Berkeley in 2017 for grad school and fell in love with the East Bay, her now long-term home. Among the many, many hobbies she's gotten into since moving to the Bay Area, dance has been one of the most creatively fulfilling ways to stay active and flex artistic muscles. Rachel discovered TDF through a friend's recommendation, and since 2023 has spent many of her weeknights and weekend mornings moving her body with the TDF community. As a studio host, Rachel is excited to welcome both new folks and studio regulars as they arrive to spend time in community and movement. When not dancing, Rachel also enjoys going on long walks through Berkeley, trying new food and drink spots in the East Bay, and staying in with her tortoiseshell cat Autumn. https://www.ourdancefloor.com/sharmila daily 0.75 2025-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/72dc8f2f-8e0c-4ee7-97ec-98587dbe6d48/sharmila-web.png Sharmila - Sharmila Studio Host Sharmila (pronounced Sha-my-a) was born and raised in the Bay Area and is a mom of 4. Health and fitness have always been a part of her life’s journey, but it wasn’t until 2020 when she took it more seriously. Strength training became her passion, but she found dance cardio to be FUN! While taking her daily walk after dropping the kids off at school, she found TDF… and has been hooked ever since! When she's not at the studio, you can find Sharmila at church, at one of her kid’s sports activities, taking a walk, or just sitting in her car! Sharmila looks forward to welcoming you into the studio and joining you on the dance floor. https://www.ourdancefloor.com/mikaela daily 0.75 2025-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/a45cb6dc-fc3e-43ae-8320-d65773f5aeaf/mikaela-web.png Mikaela - Mikaela Studio Host Mikaela grew up just two blocks away from The Dance Floor location, has a creative background in landscape architecture, and believes dancing is the best form of both exercise and therapy. When she discovered The Dance Floor about two years ago, it was an understatement to say she felt right at home! During her childhood, Mikaela did brazilian dance at World Dance Center (now known as BrasArte in Oakland), in addition to tap, jazz, and contemporary. Today, her dancing happy place is Zumba. As a host, Mikaela is here to welcome new and seasoned members into The Dance Floor’s vibrant community. When she’s not dancing, you can find her sipping coffee with a true crime novel, camping in the redwoods with her husband, and letting her creative juices flow through her freelance illustration and surface pattern design practice (Mikaela Karthik Design). https://www.ourdancefloor.com/ourstory daily 0.75 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/838f9fb0-bb07-4676-b0b5-ccdaf00dbbc6/giti_allie.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/102c0995-27b7-4b38-9d07-6aea60727dfb/giti_livestream_3.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/812c31c2-92d0-4127-b423-b8ba54f67cef/outdoor_dc_2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/bed00dac-502b-425d-81c1-c71ec3d77032/liveestream_class.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/1613662687508-U7VK4Z8XJ152NH8DRO5Y/Screen+Shot+2021-02-18+at+10.37.27+AM.png https://www.ourdancefloor.com/dominique daily 0.75 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/13a1865a-adc6-4615-9dad-c2d7ab463744/dominique-web.png Dominique - Dominique Instructor Dominique Carella (she/her) has been dancing across the Bay Area for over 20 years, performing both competitively and professionally. With hip-hop deeply rooted in her life—thanks to her mom, a dancer, and her dad, a hip-hop music producer—her passion for the art form runs deep. Drawn to the welcoming community at The Dance Floor, Dominique has found it to be a place of healing and inspiration. Guided by her mantra of empowerment through art and dance, she’s thrilled to share her expertise, love of movement, and dedication to building community through dance. listen to dominique’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/stacy daily 0.75 2025-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/e47977ed-2067-4e14-aa24-e730749ee123/stacy-web.png Stacy - Stacy Instructor Stacy has been absolutely in love with dance since her first class as a 3 year old. Dance and movement has stayed a constant in her life throughout childhood, into high school dance, tennis and track teams, college dance groups, and continued into adulthood, taking classes at studios in NYC and the Bay Area. In 2020, she seized the opportunity to begin teaching, and hasn't looked back! That love of dance continues to grow and bring joy to her life on a daily basis and she's thrilled to share the dance floor with everyone. When she's not teaching, Stacy is hanging out with her two sons, husband and pup, running, eating vegan treats, and soaking up the sunshine whenever she can. listen to stacy’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/mia daily 0.75 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/d2e2aae9-b90b-4172-b9cc-ae8c60cf2cd2/mia-web-new.png Mia - Mia Instructor Dance has been a joyful thread in Mia’s life for as long as she can remember—from childhood ballet and modern dance classes to years of Zumba, salsa, and cardio dance as an adult. With a lifelong love of rhythm, Mia feels most alive when music moves through her and invites others to join in. She’s passionate about exploring different genres and believes that movement is one of the rare moments in the day when we can be fully present. A school librarian by day, Mia brings her love of strength, expression, and community to the dance floor. She’s all about creating space for joy, connection, and sweat. When she’s not dancing, you can find her pumping iron, cooking something delicious, or hanging with her husband and friends. listen to mia’s playlists https://www.ourdancefloor.com/suparna daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/757084c0-cb9d-4e3b-a7be-c4ddfa495491/suparna-web-2026.png Suparna - Suparna Studio Host Dance has been one of Suparna’s passions since middle school, when she and her best friend would spend hours dancing to reggaeton in front of the mirror. It has been a constant in her life as a reliable source of joy and confidence that she can return to at any moment, whether at a party, in her living room or strutting down the street with her airpods in. She is pursuing a Masters in Somatic Psychology to help folks connect to their bodies and empower them to embrace their true, whole selves. As a Studio Host, Suparna is excited to welcome you into The Dance Floor space - there’s nothing she loves more than supporting you in expressing yourself and leaving it all out on the floor! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/jadeh daily 0.75 2025-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/44f3f40c-4ea9-450d-9669-060d3ac02215/jadeh-studio-web.png Jadeh - Jadeh Studio Host Jadeh's love of dancing started when her mom put her in ballet classes at the age of three. Since then she has been trained in and loves ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop, and absolutely loves dancing to soca, reggae, and salsa. Along with building her self-confidence and creativity, dancing has been her safe space to express and be herself. Jadeh's grateful for everything dance has brought into her life such as community and friendship and looks forward to the opportunity to joyfully help others find their voice through dance. https://www.ourdancefloor.com/soumi daily 0.75 2025-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/555ff7ae-f8cd-4759-af01-52e3d10fcd83/soumi-web.png Soumi - Soumi Studio Host Soumi can't imagine a life without dance. Since being put in flameco dance classes at five years old, Soumi has continued with flamenco while also training in hip-hop, bollywood, and jazz dance styles. Dance has brought Soumi so much confidence, joy, and stability in her life. When not dancing, you can find her curled up with a good book or on her next foodie adventure. Soumi is so grateful and excited to be able to welcome everyone into the Dance Floor community! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/skyler daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/2ec8f489-8625-45a9-ac0a-337ba9af80ed/sky-web.png Skyler - Skyler Instructor Skyler Zakaar is an accomplished, warmhearted dance artist, educator, and choreographer with a versatile background in dance and professional figure skating. He holds a BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, and is currently completing an MFA in Dance at Saint Mary’s College of California. His diverse dance training includes commercial hip-hop, jazz, Haitian, ballet, modern, and contemporary styles. Skyler's extensive performance career features work with the Philadelphia Opera Company, starring ballet roles, music videos, major music award shows, and sharing the stage with international celebrities. As a professional figure skater, he competed and performed at high levels, notably portraying "Frozone" in Disney on Ice's The Incredibles. Passionate about connecting music, fitness, and movement, Skyler created the Skybeat Dance Fitness program and Skybeat Kids. His wide-ranging teaching experience includes serving as a high school Dance Director, and he also has production management experience for stage dance performances. https://www.ourdancefloor.com/cameron daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/b0621f1e-9c9b-4e7e-b5fd-49fb2792ce75/cameron-web-2026.png Cameron - Cameron Instructor Cameron is a Bay Area-based dancer who has trained in various styles, spanning from Contemporary/Modern to Hip-Hop and Krump. Cameron holds a B.A. in Psychology from Loyola Marymount University, where she also minored in Dance. During her time studying dance, Cameron helped to restart a hip-hop dance crew named Kuumba, meaning creativity in Swahili, which centers itself around using creativity to better one’s community, focusing on fostering a safe space for BIPOC dancers through the education and understanding of hip-hop history, culture, and foundations. As a dancer, Cameron is passionate about storytelling and loves to push herself to try new styles and concepts. Outside of dance, you will find Cameron enjoying a hot dirty chai, a good TV show, and crocheting! https://www.ourdancefloor.com/kaila daily 0.75 2025-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/ed65c0eb-88ac-4ea9-bbad-9f10636d4ed1/kaila_web.png Kaila - Kaila Instructor Kaila was raised in the East Bay and grew up playing piano, singing, and being in competitive show choir, where she dabbled in many styles of dance. She enjoys many genres of music, but neo-soul and R&B are her favorites. In her free time, she also enjoys thrifting, skating, and singing karaoke. The spirit of her class is centered around uplifting energy, amplifying your inner power, and liberating your body to a variety tunes by girls, gays, and theys. listen to kaila’s playlist https://www.ourdancefloor.com/annalena daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6029ffab3ba5033eb860d9ed/90dac8d5-7d5c-4544-9f93-d3920941141c/annalena-web.png Annalena - Annalena Studio Host Annalena (she/her) is thrilled to welcome you to the studio! For Annalena, dance is the ultimate tool for destressing and resetting, and she’s found her favorite community to twirl around with right here at The Dance Floor. While she’s deeply passionate about music and movement, a word of advice: don’t follow her lead in class, she’s still perfecting the difference between her right and her left! When she’s not at the studio, Annalena stays busy as a freelance marketing strategist, hospice volunteer, fledgling birder, and community farm weed puller.