WOW, the 80's!! I vividly remember watching the premier of Thriller on mtv, listening to my Bad cassette tape (yes, cassette tape) non-stop, dancing like a ‘Maniac’ in the living room to the Flashdance soundtrack and wearing my Mary Lou Retton leotard to dance class. i desperately wanted to dress like Madonna, be a back up dancer for Paula Abdul, and move like MC Hammer…but I was too young.
it’s these memories (and my obsessive love of MJ) that gave birth to desir80s, my homage to the most colorful decade in history. i have taken all of the awesome elements of the 80s, including the outrageous fashions, infectious music, and out-of-control dances and rolled them into one giant neon ball of fitness fun. in a typical hour of desir80s you will hear chart topping music from the 80s, more than likely learn the running man, the roger rabbit, or the Kid N’ Play and bear witness to my fabulous (if I do say so myself) 80s wardrobe.
so, whether you live in Atlanta, or you're just visiting, grab your quirky 80s gear and head on over to desir80s atdance101, where I’ll give you a whole serving of fitness fun, with a nice slice of 80s cheese.
Don't you just love the 80's?! Of course you do.
if you're interested in having me teach desir80s please contact me:
- master classes
- school functions
- wedding dances
- corporate functions
- team building
- fundraisers
- birthdays
- and more..
Discover Dance Fitness
Cardio hip hop at its finest. There is no better full body workout than dance, and nothin
g more enjoyable. Burn serious calories as you move to ambient hip hop funk remixes...you’ll leave the class a little bit lighter-in every regard. The class begins with 15 minutes of comprehensive warm up and conditioning, including intensive abdominal work. The remaining 45 minutes is all dance. The routines are simple and easy to follow in order to maximize cardiovascular benefits. New to dance? Just starting out? Try this.
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Discover Cardio Jazz
Is it possible to feel sexy while getting an intense cardio session in? It is in Cardio Jazz! Desiree has combined two of her most popular discover level classes, Jazzitude and Dance Fitness, to create this sassy, heart-pounding cardio dance class. Cardio Jazz begins with a 15 minute warm up including intensive abdominal work followed by 45 minutes of dance. The routines are simple and easy to follow and include basic elements of traditional jazz so whether you're a beginner or advanced dancer, you're bound to get a workout!
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Discover Jazzitude
Turn up the volume with this non-stop, heart-pounding, sassy, and sexy jazz class. Experience a true and 
traditional jazz class with an abbreviated warm up, followed by across the floor practice steps, then 30 minutes of non-stop jazz choreography with attitude! Build confidence in yourself and in your own style of movement. A funky fusion of broadway jazz, hip hop and attitude, Jazzitude is in a category all by itself. Taught by the mazing Desiree, whose own attitude and enthusiasm will energize you. Don’t sit in rush hour traffic, come to Jazzitude, it’s the best happy hour in town!
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desir80s
Dust off your shell toes, Adidas jump suit, fuzzy Kangol, and gold chains and get ready to “snake” your way back to the 80s. Come reminisce of your crimped hair and neon spandex while doing totally dope moves like the running man, the robot, the cabbage patch and the roger rabbit. It’s “Time to Get Ill” as you “Bust a Move” cuz there is “No Parking on the Dance Floor” during Desir80s!
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Full Out
Dance(verb)-to move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the 
accompaniment of music. Sounds boring...unless you're doing it Full Out! Desiree combines her passion for dance, performing, and fitness in this energetic and athletic advanced jazz class. This hour long class consists of a 20 minute warm up, 10 minute across the floor and 30 minutes of choreography consisting of leaps, turns, and floor work set to upbeat, powerful music that will push you beyond your comfort zone to your highest level of performance. Don't just mark it, do it Full Out!
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Body Shock
Frustrated with those last few stubborn pounds? Tired of avoiding tank tops? Sick of havin
g to take the elevator for just one flight? No problem, you just need to shock your body with this high-intensity circuit training class that takes your workout into overdrive. Body Shock combines a wide variety of ever-changing exercises and exercise equipment including plyometrics, free weights, resistance bands, ladder drills, medicine balls and other strength training and cardiovascular exercises. Challenging enough for a man, but tough enough for a woman. A top-level fitness competitor, Desiree will whip you into shape in no time flat!
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HIIT
HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training. No description needed, but in case you do need one...a study done in 1996 by Dr. Izumi Tabata, found that short bursts of ultra-intense exercise interspersed with short rest periods burned more fat, improved performance and increased aerobic capacity better than exercise done at a steady state. This class is not for the faint of heart. A typical class consists of a 15 minute active warm up, followed by 30 minutes of H.I.I.T. (rest periods and water breaks are included), and concluded with a 10 minute cool down and stretch. This class is strongly encouraged for those who like to work hard and strongly discouraged for those new to exercise. Desiree, a top-level fitness competitor and life-long fitness enthusiast will guide you through this fierce workout.
**IMPORTANT NOTE** It is recommended that you do NOT take this class on an empty stomach, and it is recommended that you ARE hydrated before the start of class.
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As you kn
ow, personal fitness programs, and personal fitness instructors, are varying and wide ranging, and serve a worldwide population. However, you should also know that when you select a personal fitness instructor to work with you, the rest of the population doesn’t matter. Your are unique; your body is unique; therefore, your personal fitness program should also be unique. You should never accept a ‘one size fits all’ philosophy from your instructor. A good client-trainer relationship should involve three key elements: 1) Effective communication between client and trainer; 2) A solid commitment from client and trainer; 3) A well-designed, intense yet enjoyable, uplifting, health and fitness regimen. These 3 elements should result in a more effective plan which benefits both the client and the instructor. These 3 elements are the hallmark of Desiree’s health-and-fitness training philosophy.
As a fitness and dance instructor, Desiree uses positive reinforcement and a broad range of fitness disciplines, to make physical fitness a fun activity rather than a tedious chore. Whether resistance training, cardiovascular training, or flexibility training, Desiree develops fresh routines that are individualized for each client to fit their activity, health, and lifestyle needs. For Desiree, fitness training is less a job, and more a passion. To Set up a session, fill out the contact form on the contact page.
Professional-sports dance teams and cheerleaders are a hot commodity. Tryouts can often be filled with an international group of men and women vying for a chance to make the team. Being a professional cheerleader and dancer can be a glorious experience and leave you with life-long memories. Performing in front of tens of thousands sports fans in packed arenas, stadiums, theaters, and other venues around the world is exhilarating, and entertaining our troops on military bases across the U.S. and overseas is as rewarding as anything you will ever do. Why not be part of it?
Team tryouts are probably happening right under your nose without you knowing it. There may be more sports teams and leagues than you realize, and most of have some kind of cheer/dance squad: NFL, NBA, NHL, AFL, MLS, WNBA, Single, Double, and Triple-A baseball, IFL, MLL, and the list goes on. Research your favorite team, sport or sports league, to find out if they have a dance or cheerleading team. And don’t worry, most often you don’t even have to live in the same city (or the same state) where the team is located. 
If you decide this is something you would like to do, preparation is paramount. With members returning from the previous season, and other men and women vying to become the newest members, roster spots are limited. But if you have what it takes, there is a team out there awaiting your arrival.
As a former NBA cheerleader/dancer, and a current official fitness trainer for the Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders, Desiree offers choreography for your tryout; fitness training to make sure your body is toned, flexible, athletic, and durable; and image consultation to make sure you have ‘the look‘ when tryout week arrives. When you tryout; standout!
To set up a session with Desiree, please fill out the contact form on the contact page.
Ahh, the first dance as husband and wife. What should be a moment of relaxation and tenderness with your new spouse, often turns out to be a moment of fear and extreme anxiety for many. Believe it or not, just as many people are nervous about that dreaded 'first dance' as they are about their impending nuptials. It's understandable; it's like that feeling you get when speaking in front of a crowd -- you know every eyeball in the room is peering at you while you're trying to concentrate on the moment at hand. It can a be nerve wracking experience...but it doesn't have to be.
With a little preparation, you and your significant other can burn up the dance floor with a hint of arrogance. Well, If nothing else, you can at least warm it up with a heaping helping of confidence. And no, the solution is not trying to picture everyone naked (though I guess that couldn't hurt), but rather the mastering of a few well-choreographed moves. With forethought and preparation your wedding dances can be some of the most enjoyable and memorable moments of your big day. And when you top it off with a flash-mob style wedding-party dance, you will have everyone dancing in the aisle.
So, face that 'first dance' with confidence and eagerness. Let Desiree help make those wedding dances, unforgettable wedding dazzlers.
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