Current Class Schedule: 

Nia (A fusion of cardiovascular exercise, dance, and whole-body conditioning for all fitness levels)
Thursday, 6:20 p.m.

"As a child, I had severe asthma, which prevented me from participating in sports, dance, or any other physical activities. After I graduated from college, I decided I was tired of my condition controlling my life, so I joined a gym and worked out with the help of a trainer. It was hard and progress was slow, but I saw improvements in my breathing.

I loved the results I was experiencing so much I decided to pursue a dream I had since childhood: I started taking dance lessons. I studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and belly dance. My strength continued to improve! Physical activity, once something in which I could not participate, had now become my passion. I wanted to help and inspire others to move, love their bodies, and get healthy. Since that discovery, I've been studying and earning my certifications to teach a variety of fitness techniques.

I love what I do for a living and am so grateful I found fitness and teaching. The joy I feel every time I teach a class is overwhelming! My students inspire me every day. I hope I am able to inspire them as well."

Certifications:

Associate degree in exercise science, Mercer County Community College

Primary Group Exercise Instructor, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

Balletone Sole Synthesis and Balletone Standing Flow

Zumba and Zumba Toning

Nia Green Belt

Working toward certifications in YogaFit and Personal Training, American Council on Exercise

Fun Facts:

• Susan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry from Monmouth University, and a Master of Science degree in microbiology from Rutgers University.

• Susan is a certified natural chef and a certified holistic health coach.

• Susan enjoyed the privilege of learning from, and dance with, the co-creator of Nia, Debbie Rosas.

• Susan's favorites include: cooking and baking, reading sci-fi and fantasy novels, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

• Susan continues to study belly dance and is currently learning how to play finger cymbals.