Growing up in South Texas, I was a very active kid. I started dancing Ballet Folklorico when I was three, but I was into everything, from sports to the arts. Dance, soccer, swimming, marching band—you name it, I did it.

After college, I joined adult soccer leagues, before finally getting certified in a dance fitness program that I launched in two cities.

The dance fitness class gave me so much confidence, I auditioned for and earned a spot on the Richmond Speed (semi-pro arena football) dance team. Of course, all those experiences led me to ultimately start Turn Cardio Jam Studio® in 2015 in Richmond, Virginia.

Turn has helped me stay strong, manage stress, and bounce back after three pregnancies. It’s also been a key component in my recovery from various injuries.

But the best part of this journey isn’t just what Turn has done for me—it’s what I’ve seen it do for others. There is an incredible community of people at Turn. Every class feels like a party with your best friends. You have to experience it to understand it. I invite you to come try class with any of our fabulous instructors.