how we came to just
MBDY + BE
There was a need.
Our community had been dreaming of a safe space to move, dance, and connect. A space where womanhood is honored at all ages and in all forms. MBDY + be was born from this dream which continues to evolve as more women come united to move and dance in our home studio.
When we started Be. Move Dance Connect in 2018, we had a vision of creating an inclusive and supportive community that offered an opportunity to Be. As we saw the world change quickly around us, we felt the need to be even more inclusive and more clear with our message. The first step on our journey was to learn to Be, and now we are ready to evolve and explore what we choose to MBDY (embody).
We are an eclectic community who come together to share Movement, Barre, Dance, and Yoga.
As a community of individuals that embody the courage, strength, and grace of feminine power regardless of gender - we are not exclusive or elitist. We choose to move through life with open hands and open hearts. All are welcome to come and explore what it is to MBDY + Be. We connect and support one another on our own unique paths that intersect at Be.
Elease, founder of MBDY + be
After decades of teaching multiple disciplines in dance and fitness, Elease took it upon herself to start the studio she had always been dreaming of being a part of. Having ran other local studios and fitness programs, she knew she had not only the motivation but the knowledge to make this dream of hers and her community a reality. So today you'll find her teaching class, answering e-mails and calls, giving movement advice to our members, and making time for her family as much as possible.
The Studio
During 2017 and 2018, MBDY + be started as you could say a gypsy studio. Moving from space to space around North County San Diego offering classes and workshops. Finally, in January of 2019 we were very fortunate to find a space to call our own in the heart of Encinitas, now offering over 30 weekly classes. You wouldn't believe the difference it makes to be able to provide a second home for everyone in our community!
