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At Salsa Caliente, expert instructors strive to spread their love of Salsa dance while introducing students to Hispanic culture. Stressing correct form, timing, and style, they lead groups through classes tailored to each individual’s skill level. They also offer private instruction as well as special sessions for upcoming events such as weddings. Salsa Caliente frequently opens its doors for special events, such as birthdays and quinceaneras, and hosts dance socials that allow students to mingle and explore a variety of dance styles, such as cha cha and merengue.

With professional experience in jazz, ballet, and modern dance, Jacqueline Valdez could have gone off to audition for Broadway musicals. Instead, she pursued pole dancing. Backed by accolades that include a finals appearance at the Florida Pole Fitness Championship, Jacqueline now shares her passion for pole dancing—as well as Pilates, burlesque, and other forms of dance-based fitness—at her studio, Elegant Body Pilates with Jacqueline Valdez.

Understanding that dance and fitness are as much about gaining self-esteem as losing weight, Jacqueline maintains small class sizes so that she can give clients personal attention and maintain a safe, supportive atmosphere. In addition to classes and workshops, Jacqueline organizes pole-dancing and burlesque parties designed for all manner of celebrations, from bachelorette parties to Supreme Court swearing-ins.

A tool is defined as "a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task." While the tools at EnCore Pilates don't all rest easily in the palm, they efficiently aid students in building strong cores and agile muscles. Demystified by owner and instructor Shannon Foley—with the help of teacher Jenna Robinson—the fleet of towers, mats, balls, rolls, and other devices help Pilates-performers to perfect their techniques. In private, semi-private, or group lessons, students can build their strength and carve out abs flat and firm enough to host lengthy games of Jenga.https://admin.groupon.com/admin/deals/encore-pilates-1/coupon

At Trapeze High, students ranging from novices to veteran high-fliers hone their skills in workshops held four days a week. Beginners learn key flight poses on the ground before donning safety belts to soar through the air under the watchful gaze of up to three trainers. Meanwhile, experienced aerial artists swing unfettered by safety gear, building a repertoire of circus-appropriate tricks ranging from the forward roll to advanced peanut-selling techniques. Enthusiasts can also celebrate occasions at the location of their choice with a circus party replete with all equipment and full-service event-planning.