OUR MISSION:
About
Island Groove Dance
& Fitness
At Island Groove Dance & Fitness, we strive to give every child & adult an outstanding experience every time they walk through the door. Our aim is to help each student "Embrace the Movement" & confidently foster a deep passion and love for dance & fitness by creating a safe & supportive space where they can explore the art of self-expression through movement. While enjoyment is the name of the game, hard work is an important pre-requisite.
INSTRUCTORS
After 14 years of studying Lyrical, Modern, & hip hop at a local Dance School, Renee spent 3 of the following years studying Hip Hop Dance & Fitness with world-famous Beach Body Instructor, Shaun T (Insanity & Hip Hop Abs) at Tricia Sloan Dance Center in Wenonah, NJ. She has also studied Modern Dance I & II at Camden County Community College. She is the founder/operator of Hip Hop & Groovy Dance & Island Groove Dance Studio.
Krysti has been dancing for 24 years. In those years, she also partook in a traveling competitive dance team, show choir, & cheerleading team. Krysti has studied all genres of dance and has worked with Choreographers for Britney Spears, Missy Elliott, & Michael Jackson. She is certified in group fitness, La Barre, & Gymnastics.
Kara has an eclectic movement style with roots in contemporary-modern, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, flow arts, hula-hoop, and pom-dance-team technique. She prides herself on dare to be different. Her unique passion for movement and choreography has garnered awards far and wide. Her past projects include Hair Wars, American Beauty Show, B96 Bash, Soulja Boy, Buku Art and Music Festival, Fantasy Fest Flash Mob hosted at The Green Parrot in Key West, FL.
Megan had the privilege of learning from renowned teachers like Travis Wall and Kameron Bink of So You Think You Can Dance. In college, Megan took her love for dance to new heights as a proud member of Tapped In, Inc., an adult tap performance company in Dunedin, FL. Performing in local shows and parades was a standout experience of this period. With comprehensive training in ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, lyrical, and tap, Megan is dedicated to offering a well-rounded dance curriculum at IGD.
Kristin’s dance education began in the vibrant dance community of Orlando, Florida, where she trained at multiple studios, honing her skills and deepening her love for the art. When teaching dance, Kristin imparts her extensive knowledge to students of all ages, finding immense joy in witnessing their growth and passion. She is inspired by the moment young dancers realize their potential and is committed to fostering their development through dedication and encouragement.
CONTACT
Our Address:
31109 Avenue A, Unit 5
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Phone:
305-509-3115