Meet the Society.

Kristin has been helping people move, grow and build confidence since 2007. A former elementary school teacher turned fitness professional, she brings deep experience in both cardio and strength programming — along with the ability to make people feel successful no matter where they are starting.

Kristin is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor with advanced training in Corrective Exercise, TRX, Power Plate and Strength & Conditioning. She has also owned her own fitness studio and brings that experience, perspective and community-first mindset to Dance Society.

Varsha started dancing to Bollywood music at age five and has carried that love of movement with her ever since. She has more than a decade of teaching experience and previously ran her own Bollywood dance school for five years.

Certified in Bombay Jam and as a Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Varsha brings together dance, fitness and wellness in a way that feels energetic, joyful and approachable. Her classes are known for feeling more like a Bollywood dance party than a workout.

Jorge has been teaching Zumba for 14 years and is known throughout the local fitness community for the energy and authenticity he brings to class. Originally from Lima, Peru, he grew up loving music, movement and the party dances that first made him want to learn choreography.

By day, Jorge works as a software engineer; teaching gives him the perfect counterbalance to time spent behind a desk. His goal is simple: make everyone feel welcome — from the front-row regular who knows every move to the person walking into Zumba for the first time.

Alyssa began dancing at age 11, studying ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip hop. She discovered Zumba in 2012, became a licensed instructor in 2015 and has taught in northeastern Pennsylvania and Chester County ever since.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from West Chester University and a master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Alabama. As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Alyssa brings an evidence-based wellness perspective to the studio along with her love of dance and fitness.

Dance has been part of Nia’s life for as long as she can remember. She began studying traditional African dance as a child and later became a licensed Zumba instructor after years of participating in classes herself.

Nia has a special love for Afrobeats, Dancehall, Afro Fusion and South African Amapiano. She blends movement, culture and great music into classes where people can let go, build confidence and have fun. Nia also holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and that commitment to connection and well-being is a big part of how she teaches.

Jess believes strength training is about much more than building muscle. It supports confidence, mobility, long-term health and the ability to keep doing the things we love.

A 4th grade teacher by day, Jess began her fitness journey as a Beachbody Coach before earning her PiYo certification in 2018 and beginning to teach in 2019. At Dance Society, she brings an encouraging but challenging coaching style to strength classes — helping people lift a little heavier, trust themselves a little more and discover what they’re capable of.

Cynthia brings more than 15 years of dance fitness experience across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Her teaching style is influenced by Afrobeats, Caribbean, Latin, Soca, Hip Hop and global rhythms, creating classes that feel energetic, culturally rich and welcoming.

Known for her positive energy and encouragement, Cynthia has become a mentor and leader within the dance fitness community. One student even nicknamed her “Zumba Soul” for her smooth movement and presence on the dance floor. Outside fitness, Cynthia works full-time as an underwriter with State Farm Insurance.

Sarah brings more than 25 years of experience in fitness, wellness, coaching and education. With a B.A. in Neuroscience and an M.S. in Wellness Management, she combines science, movement and fun to help people feel stronger, more confident and more capable.

Her background spans cardio dance, strength training, cycling, boxing, step, Drums Alive and specialty fitness. Sarah is also the founder of FAB Empowers, creator of the Aligned Aging Method and author of Gym Shorts: 10 Lessons I Learned on the Fitness Floor. At Dance Society, Sarah leads HEC Yeah!, our Happiness Exercise Class for older adults, with easy-to-follow movement, low-impact cardio, functional strength, balance and mobility.

Melissa brings a practical, encouraging approach to strength training at Dance Society. She leads Circ & Burn and also offers 45-minute personal training sessions for members who want more individualized support.

Her goal is to help people build confidence with strength work, learn the basics and get stronger in a way that feels approachable and personal to their goals.