jeff carley

fitness instructor

I got into teaching dance-fitness because I love people and dance. Mom was a ballroom teacher and she inspired me to dance and teach ballroom as well. Dancing gets me out of head and allows my imagination and emotions to take over; it’s therapeutic for me. I love dancing with a group to help them get to their next level of movement. I am always learning new moves and choreography to share with class so I get to see participants add their own style, personality to it.

At Health Quest Fitness Center, my classes are a “follow along” format with a preview of choreography, vocal and physical queuing. My classes are fun, high-energy, emotionally charged, and most importantly connected to the music. There is no judgement; everyone is encouraged and supported to participate at the level where they feel most comfortable. The music and the movement make my classes unique. I grew up breaking dancing and popping and I incorporate a lot of that in my classes with body rolls and fun physical alternatives for most movements. 

I want to improve the experience for my class participants so I am always working on understanding them more, by asking what music, movers and choreography they like. I hope I get to meet you and make your day brighter when you take my dance class