Movement is medicine.
These are the mantras that Ariel lives by and they are manifested in her dance instruction and choreography and in her approach to physical fitness and well being. Currently, Ariel is a certified personal trainer with specializations in functional strength training and women’s fitness. She also teaches weekly Hip Hop dance classes and is a dancer/performer in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Hip Hop Grooves for Beginners
Sat @ 1pm PT (60 mins)
Have you been wanting to learn how to dance, but don’t know where to start? This is the perfect class for you!Sat @ 1pm PT (60 mins)
For the first half of class Ariel breaks down Hip Hop grooves that are the foundation blocks to Hip Hop and Urban dance styles. Repetition makes this class perfect for novices. The second half of class is spent learning basic choreography inspired by the first portion of class.
Intermediate/Advanced Hip Hop Choreography
Mondays @ 7pm (75 minutes)
Take it up a notch and hone in on the intricacies of Hip Hop choreography and musicality. One choreography piece is taught over two weeks, meaning multiple chances to learn! Didn’t make the first class? Ariel will always break it down from the beginning!
Ariel’s style is a mix of intricate details contrasted with fluid grooves, sex appeal, and hard hitting movements.
Book this Class
Mondays @ 7pm (75 minutes)
Take it up a notch and hone in on the intricacies of Hip Hop choreography and musicality. One choreography piece is taught over two weeks, meaning multiple chances to learn! Didn’t make the first class? Ariel will always break it down from the beginning!
Ariel’s style is a mix of intricate details contrasted with fluid grooves, sex appeal, and hard hitting movements.
Personal Training By Appointment
In addition to her PT certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Ariel also has a Pain Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC). Her specialities include Functional Strength Training, Women’s Fitness, Balance, Flexibility, and HIIT.
Schedule a consultation to discover how Ariel’s skills and knowledge can help you reach your specific fitness goals.
“…in the two and a half months we've been training together (the last month has been completely virtual!) I have gotten stronger physically, built up my self confidence around working out, and have seen an improvement in my metabolism, motivation and mood!”
“Ariel has helped me add strength and explosiveness to my regular routine, which…made my yoga practice even better (I can hold a handstand for a lot longer now).
“Ariel is just overall super optimistic and positive, never made me feel inadequate or self-conscious, even when I've tripped over myself…She pushes me to my limit because she believes in me and my ability…She's really intuitive and can identify my areas of strength and weakness, even…virtually through a screen!…I can't emphasize enough how much more than a "workout" you get from working with Ariel - its a complete experience!"
— Sarah Lee, 04/17/2020
“Ariel has helped me add strength and explosiveness to my regular routine, which…made my yoga practice even better (I can hold a handstand for a lot longer now).
“Ariel is just overall super optimistic and positive, never made me feel inadequate or self-conscious, even when I've tripped over myself…She pushes me to my limit because she believes in me and my ability…She's really intuitive and can identify my areas of strength and weakness, even…virtually through a screen!…I can't emphasize enough how much more than a "workout" you get from working with Ariel - its a complete experience!"
— Sarah Lee, 04/17/2020
Movement has been a part of Ariel’s life since she was very young. She was a gymnast from ages 5-12 and began dancing shortly after, taking her first Hip Hop dance class at her middle school in Berkeley, CA. Dance became a release and an outlet to express
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Ariel has taught dance and movement to a wide variety of demographics, from 18 months to 80 years old. Notably, she has worked as a teaching artist in public schools, teaching Hip Hop history, fundamentals and choreography through a social justice lens.
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