Meet Our Instructors
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Elease Sgarbossa
Owner, Instructor
Leadership TeamClasses: BUDIKA, R.A.D., COREcentric, HIIT Beats, Cardio Hip Hop, Contemporary Ballet, Barre
Teaching Style: technique-based, safe anatomical alignment method of teaching both dance and fitness
Elease believes that living an active, honest life is the best gift we can give ourselves and our families.
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Ashley Akhavan
Studio Communications, Instructor
Leadership TeamClasses: Barre, Pilates Fusion, High Class Heels
Teaching Style: energetic, collaborative, and inspiring
Certifications: BA in Dance, Barre Above certified instructor
Ashley believes is that everyone’s fitness journey and lifestyle run at a varying pace.
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Jamie Lane Amarelli
Instructor
Classes: Cardio Hip Hop, Ballet, High Class Heels, Jazz
Jamie’s love and development in both the realms of dance and psychology often merge for what she feels is the mind and body bridge.
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AJ Anderson
Front Desk Assistant, Instructor
Classes: Back to Basics Dance, Modern Soul, Theatrical Dance
Teaching Style: energetic, passionate, and encouraging
AJ works to foster a space where people feel the freedom to move and express themselves exactly as they are without judgment.
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Tia Cristau
Front Desk Assistant
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Samara Goldberg
Instructor
Classes: Barre, Tap
Teaching Style: energetic, passionate, encouraging
Certifications: BA in Musical Theatre and American Barre Technique Certified Instructor
Samara believes that movement can heal the mind, body and soul. As her mother has always reminded her, “When we move a muscle, we can change a thought.”
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Beth Guerrette
Instructor
Classes: BUDIKA, Modern Soul, High Class Heels
Teaching Style: encourages dancers to explore new qualities & spaces within themselves & how it comes through in movement
It’s not about the photo, it’s about what’s within.
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Alison Lewis
Instructor
Classes: Yoga for Every Body
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Shannon Liggett
Social Media/Marketing
Leadership TeamShannon loves the MBDY community because of it’s diverse classes, encouraging atmosphere, and the way it celebrates as we all step out of our comfort zones.
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Megan Maranda
Instructor
Classes: Ballet, Jazz, High Class Heels
Teaching Style: strong emphasis on technique, alignment and artistry
Certification: BA in Dance, 200-hour yoga teacher training certification
The most rewarding part of teaching for Megan is witnessing a student find that inner dancer and confidence, then watching them pull it out and share it with the world.
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Brooke Tigh
Instructor
Classes: Barre, HIIT Beats, Yoga + Sculpt
Teaching Style: Creative, fun, and challenging with lighthearted and sassy undertones. Motivating and engaging, with attention to technique and safe and proper form. Loves giving encouraging and intelligent cues in a dynamic and lively way. Expect entertaining playlists and a bunch of laughs!
Certifications: 200-hour yoga teacher training certification, Barre Master Teacher Trainer
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Crystal Valdez
Instructor
Classes: Latin Cardio Dance
Teaching Style: incorporates grounded, full-body fusion movement in her classes
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Anita VK
Instructor
Classes: Reggaeton, Latin Cardio Dance
Dance for me feels like breathing…always there and so necessary to live.