Hip Hop and Zumba Dance with NYC Dance Pro

You can expect your child to:
-Gain confidence
-Improve in the areas of strength, balance, agility, and flexibility
-Master new hip hop dance moves and learn choreography
-Find community and make friends
-Develop their own intrinsic motivation to get active

They will also be working towards achieving the daily physical activity recommendations of both the CDC and American Heart Association. According to the CDC, it is recommended that children and adolescents ages (6-17 years) should do 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity each day, including daily aerobic – and activities that strengthen bones (like running or jumping) – 3 days each week, and that build muscles (like climbing or doing push-ups) – 3 days each week."

According to the American Heart Association:

Active kids are more likely to have:
-a healthy weight
-stronger, healthier bones and muscles
-better heart and brain health
-improved brain function, including memory, attention and problem-solving
-better school attendance and academic performance, especially in math, reading and writing 
-lower long-term risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and some kinds of cancer
-less stress and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression
-less inappropriate and distracting classroom behavior
-improved mental health and psychological well-being, including confidence and self-esteem

Ms. Kara loves teaching stretching, strength, and dance classes. She has a Masters Degree in Holistic Nutrition and Psychological Coaching as well as a Bachelors Degree in Musical Theater, Dramatic and Comedic Acting, Dance and Performance. Kara is nationally board certified as a Holistic Health Counselor (HHC), as well as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Yoga Instructor with over 2000 hours of professional training. "I believe my work is to help foster new habits that support my students' mental, physical and emotional well being. My classroom is a place for my students to come and be themselves in a comfortable and positive environment so they can focus on their own wellness." She brings her expertise along with tons of energy to her Outschool kiddos each and every class! 

NYC Dance Conservatory
Former Walt Disney World Performer
Former Head of Physical Education & Health Dept. K-12 Private All-Girls International School
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) National Council of Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)
Mat Pilates Specialist
Yoga Instructor 700 hours Teacher Training Certified
Holistic Health Coach & Holistic Nutritionist (HHCN)- Nationally Certified American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP)

30 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.