The Best Instructors

MaDonna Grimes

MaDonna Grimes, Dance Fitness Guru, known all over the world for teaching/choreography for Dance and Fitness, is now recreating her Event that was most popular for years. Last year was such a success that this year we are back, and here to stay. She brings in a combination of instructors that are fit, fresh and fabulous in their own skills of not only teaching but choreography for all levels. Not only will you feel like you are in a comfortable learning environment, you will feel like you are taken care of in every way. Come experience the Event of the year.

Known as the "Queen of Hip Hop" around the world, MaDonna Grimes has taught, choreographed, and performed for dancers across the Globe. MG continues to tour with her World Dance Competitions while inspiring in both dance and Fitness. She was not only a cover girl for Flex, Her, Glamour, Allure and many other magazines, she held the titles of " Miss Fitness America, Miss Fitness International, and USA Aerobics Champion. This year she was the recipient of the NAACP Best Choreography Theater Award. MG has tons of talent from acting to hosting, she has hosted for ESPN, BET's Screen Scene, Nubian Goddess, and many more. She now can be seen on two of her own dance shows on Fit TV. Owner of the MaDonna Grimes Dance Fitness Studio in Hollywood, and author of "Work It Out", MG has 22 dance and Fitness videos on the market. Please check her out!

Patricia Moreno

Patricia Moreno has been inspiring and training people world wide for more than 20 years. She is a revolutionary and it is most recently expressed in her creation of the intenSati Method. She has been named one of the top 10 women who shape the world. She is a best selling author of the book The intenSati method and has trained over 200 teachers in her method. Her mission is to ignite positive change in the world by inspiring people to do what they love and live full out.

The intenSati Method
An innovative program is a powerful blend of physical, spiritual and mental. THis high energy cardio workout is an innovative blend of martial arts, yoga and dance with spiritual teaching and affirmations that will empower mentally and physically. An experience you that will change the way you think.

Stepp Stewart

Stepp Stewart is best known as the Dance Fitness Guru on the EMMY Award winning, The Dr. Oz Show. He produces of the opening number for the annual celebrity Healthcorps Gala in New York City presented by Dr. Oz and his wife, Lisa. Stepp has traveled the world as a performer, choreographer, and Dance Fitness expert. Stepp Stewart is the host of The Stepp Stewart Show, founder & CEO of Dynamite Productions and the creative force behind Dynamite National Talent Competition, Stepp With Me Dance Conventions, and his original production, Show-N-Tell the Musical. visit: doctoroz.com to see more on the energetic, Stepp Stewart.

Craig Smith

Craig Smith began his career in the fitness industry in 2003 while attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA for his undergraduate degree. With a diverse background in music, dance, gyrokenesis, pilates, cross-training, and his warm personality, is what attracts Craig´s students to him. It´s also what keeps his classes at NY´s top dance studios and fitness clubs packed with various everyday people, entertainment professionals, and celebrities.

In the world of fitness, Craig Smith presents and leads master classes/workshops throughout Asia, Europe, South Africa, South America, and across the United States. Craig is also a hand-picked and endorsed NIKE Elite Athlete and Master Trainer that has also artistic directed, choreographed, and creatively consulted on countless Nike digital, print, and brand initiative campaigns worldwide. He has won numerous awards, and been featured in various mediums in media and editorials for fitness including: The Today Show, MTV´s Made Show, BET, Fox Networks, Boston Globe, NY Post, Self Magazine, NY Daily News, Men´s Health and a host of others nationally and internationally.

Janel Gauger

Janel Gauger is a passionate Personal Trainer and Zumba Instructor in Orange County, California. Owner Of Fitness Mission Inc., she is committed to inspiring her community through optimal strength conditioning and dance fitness. With her unique program design - interval circuits of cardio and strength toning exercises, sports specific agility drills, Zumba toning cardio sessions and proper nutrition guidelines - avid followers are molding their body , mind and spirit - ultimately changing their lives! As an active triathlete competitor, Janel motivates others to train with discipline, consistency and variety. Her strategies are impactful and her energy is contagious - definitely one to be remembered!

Benjamin Allen

Benjamin Allen has been a motivator, an innovator and a respected member of the dance community for the past decade. His credits span from film and television to commercials and live stage shows. He began teaching as yet another way to express his creative art form but soon realized that he truly had a gift for it. He first founded a Non-Stop Funk class at Gold’s Gym Hollywood, and then joined the faculty at the prestigious Edge Performing Arts Center. His most recent passion project has been pioneering GROOV3™, a hybrid cardio dance class that incorporates a live DJ. The 3 stands for DANCE, SWEAT, LIVE, a mantra of exactly what you are going to get if you join Ben’s packed, high energy workout classes. You can now join the GROOV3MENT offered at 4 locations in Brentwood, Culver City, West Hollywood, and Silverlake.

Be on the look out as Benjamin Allen has caught the attention of ABC7 News, EXTRA, fitperez.com, and Exercise TV.

For more information on Benjamin Allen and GROOV3™, please visit:
www.DanceSweatLive.com

Michelle LeMay

Michelle LeMay ... TV & Video Host ... Choreographer ... Author ... DJ ... Fitness Expert ... President of GrooveTemple.tv, the first videocentric social network to focus on Health, Fitness, Green Living, Music and Dance.

Michelle LeMay is an artist who has inspired people all over the world thru Dance, Music and Fitness with over 3 dozen videos, 7 National TV Show Series and 3 albums. A definite trend setter, she was one of the pioneers to blend the art of Hip Hop with the continuous nature of Aerobics. To spread the funk she choreographed and produced the first cardio hip hop video to hit the market, did numerous TV appearances, and traveled as a NIKE spokesperson doing workshops for instructors all over the world. She was also in the forefront of the Mind Body movement with her Book, Videos, Workshops and Media Appearances when she came out with her "Dance Inspired Yoga" Essential Stretch Technique. Michelle has always strived to bring the best out in her students, which inspired her to ignite another new movement tre nd. Her Groove Temple Events and Groove Seven Technique, which helps people discover their own unique magnificent dancer. These events are super live with DJ’s and musicians, where she teaches people to use dance as a form of healing & inspiration, enhance their skillz, increase their library of movement and become more confident with freestyle dancing.

Her 2011 releases include: Numerous videos on GrooveTemple.TV, her book and workshops on the Groove Seven technique, and the dance music album, “Placing ourselves elsewhere” -D's & C's featuring Meeshel (Michelle’s DJ name)

Jose Modenesi

Jose, has always had a passion for sports and the arts. Jose played soccer, competed in karate and was a gymnast. His other passion, dance, began as a street dancer. He won his first school dance competition when he was 15. When he as 18 he won his first TV contest dancing Techno/Funk. At the same time Jose discovered the world of fitness and studied to be a Fitness instructor. He teaches Latin high low, Latin step, local fit, and cardio Latin dance. To become a better dancer Jose has studied ballet, jazz, modern dance, hip hop, samba, and salsa. Jose also assists/teaches at conventions, events, and workshops around the world.

Jose is certified in AFAA group exercise and is a personal trainer. In 2005 he started to teach in gyms like Powerhouse Gym, Bally Total fitness, Burbank Athletic club, Santa Clarita athletic club, Spectrum Health club, Crunch Health club, 360 Health club. Jose now has a following of devoted students that he teaches in southern California.

Marvin Thornton

Television: WHO NEEDS HOLLYWOOD /Co-Star, choreographer - Oxygen Network.

Theatre: AINT MISBEHAVIN/ Choreographer. Ken Page Dir.– Cabrillo CLO, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND/ Choreographer, Agwe. Ron Kellum Dir. - Fullerton CLO, DREAMGIRLS/ Asst. Choreographer, 1st National Tour, Danny Herman choreographer.

As a performer Marvin has appeared regionally in: FINNIAN´S RAINBOW, THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE(Ovation Award nominee) and MACK AND MABEL at Reprise! Broadways Best. PIPPN(Lead Player understudy), THE WHO´S TOMMY(The Hawker) for Theatre League. AINT MISBEHAVIN (Andre), WEST SIDE STORY ( Bernardo) for Cabrillo CLO. ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (Agwe) for La Mirada CLO (Ovation Award nominee Best Ensemble). AIDA, THE MERRY WIDOW, CARMEN for the LA Opera. As well as numerous productions of DREAMGIRLS for Long Beach CLO, Pittsburgh CLO, Atlanta´s Theatre of the Stars, Houston´s Theatre under the Stars, Redondo CLO, and the 1st National Tour.

Milo Levell

After the success of his own fitness/dance television show, HIP HOP BODY SHOP, Milo Levell has returned to Los Angeles from a 3-year world tour to further pursue his career. The daily series on ESPN featured a combination of ´funky hip hop´ dance and ´throw down´ aerobics, which influenced many new fitness shows of the millennium. The elements of Milo´s talent were evidenced in this incredibly eye-catching show that featured his own writing and choreography. Milo´s dance fitness videos received 5 out of 5 star ratings from Fitness Magazine and many other publications. The videos were featured at Blockbuster , Barnes & Noble, Tower Video(Hollywood), K-mart, Target, and Wherehouse records just to name a few.

Daiana Koren

Daiana Koren is a professional dancer/choreographer and instructor. She has choreographed for film, stage, television and special events in Los Angeles, New York and New Jersey. Daiana is the Artistic Director and Owner of DK Dance Factory. She holds a BFA degree in Theatre Arts & Dance and has studied at California Institute of The Arts as well as California State University Los Angeles. Daiana has danced for Nike, Reebok, Gold´s Gym and has been a part of the Madonna Grimes Fitness Company as well as Regina William´s Brat Pack. Daiana started assisting for Madonna Grimes at a young age and went on to teach her own classes.

In July 2008 Daiana Koren opened the doors to her own dance studio DK Dance Factory and since then the studio has won "Best dance studio in LA 2008" on Channel 11´s Myfoxla! As well as received the category for "Best kids dance classes" on Nickelodeon´s Parents Picks.

Alex Gastelum

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Alex has been teaching gymnastics to kids for 13 years at Fun Fit Gymnastics in Burbank. He has won the award for best "kids" instructor seven years running. Alex is excited to share his experience with you and your kids.

Gerald D. Scott

Gerald "Demarco" Scott got his first shot at dance at the tender age of 17. Attending a High School in South Central Los Angeles opened Gerald´s eyes to the world we know as dance. His senior year in High School, Gerald booked his very first professional gig dancing for Mariah Carey at the "2000 American Music Awards". It was at that time Gerald recognized he had raw talent in the art of dance in which case he decided to take his hobby to a profession. Gerald has studied dance at Millenium Dance Complex, Edge Performing Arts Center, and Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio just to name a few. Gerald has worked for artists such as Danity Kane, Marc Nelson, and Isyss. Gerald can currently be seen teaching at Crunch Fitness LLC as well as creating art for his very own Dance Company "Unrestricted Element"!

Troy Markle

Troy´s passion is promoting and sharing a lifestyle through health, fitness and dance and for him this is the art of living. "This is what I´m known for," says Troy, and well known he is.

Born and raised in San Francisco, Troy´s diverse and extensive performance experience and training has given him the credentials and awards as a highly decorated fitness professional and performance artist. In the fitness arena, Troy competed among 2,500 exceptional athletes conquering the title of National Aerobic Champion and twice World Aerobic Competitor. As a Presidential Sports Award Honoree and a certified fitness professional, Troy has traveled around the globe instructing and performing.

Having appeared in magazines on local, national, and international radio and television shows such as THE PAT SAJAK SHOW, ESPN and NASHVILLE NOW, Troy appeared on and produced a weekly health and fitness segment for ABC´s Good Morning Bay Area.

Troy is Artistic Director of Gold´s Gym in San Francisco and a Board member of the world renowned L. A. based Madonna Grimes Fitness and Dance Theatre Company. Troy has recently launched OUTgear, an online store featuring fitness and dance products gear and accessories.