Dancehall Fit Testimonials

Discovering Dancehall Fit started a whole new chapter in my life. At a time when I was navigating the murky waters of postpartum depression, Dancehall Fit was my beacon of hope. It wasn't just a workout, but a lifesaver - my go-to remedy for happiness and a stress-buster like no other. Starting to move my body again was a breath of fresh air. It was a moment of liberation from my struggles, where I could focus on just one thing – me. For that one hour, it was as if the world paused and all that mattered was the rhythm and the beat. Post each session, I felt lighter – like someone had lifted a massive weight off my shoulders. It was empowering, invigorating, and uplifting all at the same time. Dancehall Fit has been my game-changer. It sparked the beginning of my fitness journey and played a monumental role in overcoming my postpartum depression. I'm incredibly grateful for the strength it has given me, both mentally and physically. If you're looking for a fun, energizing workout that also doubles as a mood-lifter, I wholeheartedly recommend Dancehall Fit. It's so much more than just a workout. It's therapy, self-care, and happiness, all rolled into one fantastic package.

Shinod Louisdor

Shinod Louisdor

Discovering Dancehall Fit started a whole new chapter in my life. At a time when I was navigating the murky waters of postpartum depression, Dancehall Fit was my beacon of hope. It wasn't just a workout, but a lifesaver - my go-to remedy for happiness and a stress-buster like no other. Starting to move my body again was a breath of fresh air. It was a moment of liberation from my struggles, where I could focus on just one thing – me. For that one hour, it was as if the world paused and all that mattered was the rhythm and the beat. Post each session, I felt lighter – like someone had lifted a massive weight off my shoulders. It was empowering, invigorating, and uplifting all at the same time. Dancehall Fit has been my game-changer. It sparked the beginning of my fitness journey and played a monumental role in overcoming my postpartum depression. I'm incredibly grateful for the strength it has given me, both mentally and physically. If you're looking for a fun, energizing workout that also doubles as a mood-lifter, I wholeheartedly recommend Dancehall Fit. It's so much more than just a workout. It's therapy, self-care, and happiness, all rolled into one fantastic package.

I absolutely love Dancehall Fit! I’ve approached the empty nest stage in my life recently and wanted to get out of the house and try something new. I found Chinyere’s classes and now I’m hooked! It’s so fun, everyone is wonderful, and it’s totally ok that my dancing skills are less than good! So many opportunities to laugh and have fun while getting into shape!

Billie Stringham

Billie Stringham

I absolutely love Dancehall Fit! I’ve approached the empty nest stage in my life recently and wanted to get out of the house and try something new. I found Chinyere’s classes and now I’m hooked! It’s so fun, everyone is wonderful, and it’s totally ok that my dancing skills are less than good! So many opportunities to laugh and have fun while getting into shape!

Hi there! Fawn here, my Testimonial when I started attending Dedicated Senior Center on Senior appreciation Day is when I met Chinyere. What a joyful warm helpful Fitness Trainer! I like the vigorous exercise and great music! She gets you moving. I am visually impaired, and this instructor is very patient with me. She will take the time to come up close where you can see her moves and stretches when needed. Very knowledgeable and Professional in her craft. We all look forward to her workouts! She started out every other Friday now it’s every Friday. I feel a lot stronger, and my balance has improved as well. Thank you Lord for this lady who has added quality to my Life!

Fawn Scott

Fawn Scott

Hi there! Fawn here, my Testimonial when I started attending Dedicated Senior Center on Senior appreciation Day is when I met Chinyere. What a joyful warm helpful Fitness Trainer! I like the vigorous exercise and great music! She gets you moving. I am visually impaired, and this instructor is very patient with me. She will take the time to come up close where you can see her moves and stretches when needed. Very knowledgeable and Professional in her craft. We all look forward to her workouts! She started out every other Friday now it’s every Friday. I feel a lot stronger, and my balance has improved as well. Thank you Lord for this lady who has added quality to my Life!

I've been participating in Dancehall Fit classes for past six (6) months which has been attributing to my weight loss and self-wellness. I have been on for the past year. Chinyere and the class bring such an enjoyment to fitness. Her smile lights up the class as well as her motivation she drives health and fitness. It's a no judgement environment and allows you to meet and make new friends and connections while enjoying dancehall, soca, afrobeats all at the same time. The vibes the class brings are unmatched with others I've tried or even a typical gym membership. Dancehall Fit has really built my confidence as well as I begin to see the difference in my weight loss and toning of my figure. I especially appreciate the scheduling available to attend the class and location and not to add the affordability. Thank you so much Chinyere for bringing Dancehall Fit to our community and especially into my life. Appreciate you and all that you're doing to drive and motivate health and wellness with a Caribbean vibe.

Juna Premier

Juna Premier

I've been participating in Dancehall Fit classes for past six (6) months which has been attributing to my weight loss and self-wellness. I have been on for the past year. Chinyere and the class bring such an enjoyment to fitness. Her smile lights up the class as well as her motivation she drives health and fitness. It's a no judgement environment and allows you to meet and make new friends and connections while enjoying dancehall, soca, afrobeats all at the same time. The vibes the class brings are unmatched with others I've tried or even a typical gym membership. Dancehall Fit has really built my confidence as well as I begin to see the difference in my weight loss and toning of my figure. I especially appreciate the scheduling available to attend the class and location and not to add the affordability. Thank you so much Chinyere for bringing Dancehall Fit to our community and especially into my life. Appreciate you and all that you're doing to drive and motivate health and wellness with a Caribbean vibe.

Hi Chinyere, I really enjoy your class, it has helped with my balance and keeping me in shape. I love that you help individually and do not treat us blind ladies any different. Thank you. I love your energy and enthusiasm. Thank you for being so helpful.

Karen Carter

Karen Carter

Hi Chinyere, I really enjoy your class, it has helped with my balance and keeping me in shape. I love that you help individually and do not treat us blind ladies any different. Thank you. I love your energy and enthusiasm. Thank you for being so helpful.

She is absolutely the best!!! Feel great after the work out!! Just got back after a few months Chinyere is a fantastic instructor!!! If I could give 10 stars I would …she’s well deserving!!!! come and join you won’t be disappointed!!!

Margie Quintana

Margie Quintana

She is absolutely the best!!! Feel great after the work out!! Just got back after a few months Chinyere is a fantastic instructor!!! If I could give 10 stars I would …she’s well deserving!!!! come and join you won’t be disappointed!!!

Chinyere is a great instructor. You will strengthen your arms, legs and abdomen. Especially helps your breathing. So if interested come join us. You won't regret it.

Marsa Harvey

Marsa Harvey

Chinyere is a great instructor. You will strengthen your arms, legs and abdomen. Especially helps your breathing. So if interested come join us. You won't regret it.

I had the opportunity to assist at Dancehall Fit training and it was so much fun. The owner instructor is so talented, energetic, and committed to make one feel special. Upbeat music transported me to the Caribbean and for me being an immigrant was the best part. I recommend it!

Isjeaneth Cooler

Isjeaneth Cooler

I had the opportunity to assist at Dancehall Fit training and it was so much fun. The owner instructor is so talented, energetic, and committed to make one feel special. Upbeat music transported me to the Caribbean and for me being an immigrant was the best part. I recommend it!

I love going to Chinyere class. She is so energetic, positive and full of joy. She makes people from all ages and ethnicities feel welcome and free. I like how she gives advice and has structure but lets others move in their own light. I’d recommend this class to everyone. We can express ourselves through dance but also get a great core workout. It’s a good time and good for your health too! Do yourself a favor and try this class out!

Christina Fanter

Christina Fanter

I love going to Chinyere class. She is so energetic, positive and full of joy. She makes people from all ages and ethnicities feel welcome and free. I like how she gives advice and has structure but lets others move in their own light. I’d recommend this class to everyone. We can express ourselves through dance but also get a great core workout. It’s a good time and good for your health too! Do yourself a favor and try this class out!

Dawn good workout from top to bottom. I always breathe lighter and feel GOOD, afterwards. Love the Carribean beat and whining. Start slow, pickup to a faster tempo, then a nice, cool down, finish. Come Try It!!

Gloria Warren

Gloria Warren

Dawn good workout from top to bottom. I always breathe lighter and feel GOOD, afterwards. Love the Carribean beat and whining. Start slow, pickup to a faster tempo, then a nice, cool down, finish. Come Try It!!

I Love all of the dance moves!

Arndreeta Shipp

Arndreeta Shipp

I Love all of the dance moves!

Dancehall Fit is energetic, and fun. I wanted to learn how to Whine and I’m getting much more out of the class than just dancing, it’s a workout! Thank you Chinyere!

Tameka Keeler

Tameka Keeler

Dancehall Fit is energetic, and fun. I wanted to learn how to Whine and I’m getting much more out of the class than just dancing, it’s a workout! Thank you Chinyere!

Awesome and fun! I love the energy and the moving music! Great vibes!

Sal Ittle

Sal Ittle

Awesome and fun! I love the energy and the moving music! Great vibes!

Wonderful time dancing and sweating off calories. Great teacher and music to chase good vibes and fun!

Elisia Norton

Elisia Norton

Wonderful time dancing and sweating off calories. Great teacher and music to chase good vibes and fun!

This class gives you vitality. You feel youthful, you feel beautiful, you learn how to dance, you get a good fun work out in. Yes, fun work out! You really access your feminine energy. Chinyere is such a great dancer, and she has a special way of doing dance moves that engage various muscle groups. My entire body is sore the next day. The music is amazing! She pans to all audiences. Her energy is contagious. This class will remain in my weekly workout routine. I promise you you will leave sweating! All the best!

Saphra Cleveland

Saphra Cleveland

This class gives you vitality. You feel youthful, you feel beautiful, you learn how to dance, you get a good fun work out in. Yes, fun work out! You really access your feminine energy. Chinyere is such a great dancer, and she has a special way of doing dance moves that engage various muscle groups. My entire body is sore the next day. The music is amazing! She pans to all audiences. Her energy is contagious. This class will remain in my weekly workout routine. I promise you you will leave sweating! All the best!

My name is Rita Evans and I am also a patient at Dedicated in Lakeland Florida. Chinyere, I wanted to express my appreciation for your Dancehall Fit class on Fun Fridays at Dedicated. I enjoy your class so much that I look forward to coming every Friday. I want you to also know that when I leave your class, I feel so invigorated and energized. I absolutely love your choice of music. I find it to be joyful and diversely refreshing. Great choice of music, it brings life and fun back into my soul. Keep up the great and fun work you are doing for the people; it is very inspirational and healthy. Chinyere you are a delightful and magnificent asset to the senior citizen community.

Rita Evans RN, BSN

My name is Rita Evans and I am also a patient at Dedicated in Lakeland Florida. Chinyere, I wanted to express my appreciation for your Dancehall Fit class on Fun Fridays at Dedicated. I enjoy your class so much that I look forward to coming every Friday. I want you to also know that when I leave your class, I feel so invigorated and energized. I absolutely love your choice of music. I find it to be joyful and diversely refreshing. Great choice of music, it brings life and fun back into my soul. Keep up the great and fun work you are doing for the people; it is very inspirational and healthy. Chinyere you are a delightful and magnificent asset to the senior citizen community.

Rita Evans RN, BSN

I saw a flyer for DanceHall Fit with Chinyere Sam and since my doctor told me I needed more exercise I decided to try it. Little did I know what a difference this class would make in my life. Not only did I get more exercise, but it gave me more energy, a reason to get up and move, it improved my balance, I made new friends, I have more flexibility at 70 than I thought was possible and to top it all off I lost 8 pounds. This is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time.  

Lana (SAM) Cockrell

I saw a flyer for DanceHall Fit with Chinyere Sam and since my doctor told me I needed more exercise I decided to try it. Little did I know what a difference this class would make in my life. Not only did I get more exercise, but it gave me more energy, a reason to get up and move, it improved my balance, I made new friends, I have more flexibility at 70 than I thought was possible and to top it all off I lost 8 pounds. This is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time.  

Lana (SAM) Cockrell

I had such an amazing experience. The energy and the vibe was everything. The instructor had so much energy and gave out modifications if something was hard to do. I burned so many calories and had such a great time!! Definitely doing it again!

Liv Maria

I had such an amazing experience. The energy and the vibe was everything. The instructor had so much energy and gave out modifications if something was hard to do. I burned so many calories and had such a great time!! Definitely doing it again!

Liv Maria

It gives you a sexy bottom. Come join if you want to feel sexy again!

Cris Espiritu

It gives you a sexy bottom. Come join if you want to feel sexy again!

Cris Espiritu

I attend her Caribbean Dance class faithfully every Friday at the Dedicated Senior Medical Center in Lakeland Florida. Chinyere leads the class with tons of energy and enthusiasm every class. She not only teaches the class but makes sure all participants do the exercises & dances correctly by walking through the class and checking each person for proper movements. If someone has a medical condition - Chinyere helps them participate to the best of their ability. Chinyere picks upbeat and fun music for every class. Her classes vary each week which makes it interesting & enjoyable. Chinyere's constant encouragement & passion rubs off on all participants.  We all have fun while working up a sweat & getting great exercise & improving our health!! I must also admit- that in my younger days I attended many many aerobic and Zumba classes. Chinyere Sam is definitely one of the best aerobic/dance teachers I have ever encountered, she keeps us all working hard & wanting more. I cannot recommend her enough!!  I love her class & look forward to participating each Friday. If the class would be given more than once a week, I would attend every class. Honestly, being on Medicare I have a choice of many primary care doctors & clinics. Having Chinyere Sam & her Caribbean Dance class at Dedicated Senior Medical Center is a big plus to encourage me to stay at their clinic.

Anonymous

I attend her Caribbean Dance class faithfully every Friday at the Dedicated Senior Medical Center in Lakeland Florida. Chinyere leads the class with tons of energy and enthusiasm every class. She not only teaches the class but makes sure all participants do the exercises & dances correctly by walking through the class and checking each person for proper movements. If someone has a medical condition - Chinyere helps them participate to the best of their ability. Chinyere picks upbeat and fun music for every class. Her classes vary each week which makes it interesting & enjoyable. Chinyere's constant encouragement & passion rubs off on all participants.  We all have fun while working up a sweat & getting great exercise & improving our health!! I must also admit- that in my younger days I attended many many aerobic and Zumba classes. Chinyere Sam is definitely one of the best aerobic/dance teachers I have ever encountered, she keeps us all working hard & wanting more. I cannot recommend her enough!!  I love her class & look forward to participating each Friday. If the class would be given more than once a week, I would attend every class. Honestly, being on Medicare I have a choice of many primary care doctors & clinics. Having Chinyere Sam & her Caribbean Dance class at Dedicated Senior Medical Center is a big plus to encourage me to stay at their clinic.

Anonymous

My name is Shirley W.  One day I was strolling down Facebook and saw that a Fitness Class for Seniors had started in our City.  I made a comment, loved it and left the page.  Out of all the comments made, I was the one who was "called out".  The lady said, "Shirley come join us".  I did go to the (Fit Spot), Carver Recreation Class and found out that I needed a lot of help.  I was sore for three days, but then I noticed I could bend down better.  The second class bothered my sciatica and it had me frustrated because I could not do the rotating motion.  Our Instructor, Ms. Chinyere is a God send, because she pays attention to each of us and will come and stand by you with that Angelic smile, until you are comfortable to go on, while encouraging on one motion.  I found out that "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me". 

Phillipians 4:13. I love being a part of Ms. Chinyere's class because she loves what she does and cares how "We The Seniors Feel". Try it for yourself, you will be glad you did.  I am feeling better because, "I CAN DO IT, WOOHOO ". Hebrews 12:12-13 Wherefore lift up the hands that hang down, and the feeble knees; and make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

This is ME
 

Shirley W.

Hello people, Dancing, working out and being healthy and happy is my priority. 

My husband and I loved to dance.  24 wonderful years together. He started feeling weak, went to the Doctor and found out cancer was stage 4. Three months after that he was gone. My life changed just one hundred percent!! After a long trip, my therapist recommended me to go back with my work outs, it was so hard to go back. But my lovely husband wanted me to continue with my life. I started attending fusion class. After that, Florida Blue sent me an email about Dancehall Fit.  Right away I got excited. This class is so amazing, keeping my mind busy. I am doing my dancing again!!!! I am feeling better and better. I am healing with music, good energy and laughing. 

Thank you so much Chinyere for helping me!!! 

Anonymous

Dancing doesn’t tire me out at all even now in my Senior years. So enjoying myself with Chinyere and Dancehall Fit plus getting all the movement I need is absolutely my kind of workout to make me “feel like I want to feel”.

Dorothy Lindo