Your Instructors
STEPHANIE - Owner / Instructor
Hi, I'm Stephanie, owner and instructor of Aurora SHiNES in Southeast Denver, Colorado. I consider myself a lifelong learner, which is why I love learning and teaching new dance routines to my backup dancers. I am a big believer that fitness should be something that you enjoy, not dread. I found my passion with dance fitness. I love hitting the dance floor and performing for an hour, all while burning calories and building muscle. I've been teaching group fitness since 2009. I hope to see you in class soon!
CERTIFICATIONS: AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, SHiNE Dance Fitness™, SHiNE LIGHT™ & UPLIFT Strength Training™
CURRENT SCHEDULE:
- UPLIFT™ Sundays @ 4:00 PM - Live Healthy 24 Studio
- SHiNE™ Mondays @ 6:45 PM - Southeast Rec Center
- SHiNE™ Wednesdays @ 5:30 PM - Southeast Rec Center
CLAIRE - Instructor
Hi, I’m Claire, an instructor for Aurora SHiNES in Southeast Denver, Colorado. I was born and raised in Colorado, and my husband and I have three amazing kids, whom I am privileged to homeschool here, too.
I was recently certified as a SHiNE Dance Fitness™ instructor, but I have been taking SHiNE™ classes since 2020, when I absolutely fell in love with it. Exercise is a really important part of my life, but my real passion is for dance and dance fitness. I believe it is an excellent way to express yourself and an amazingly fun way to stay in shape. It is even more fun when we can all dance together on the dance floor, so I would love for you to join me! I hope to see you soon!
CERTIFICATIONS: SHiNE Dance Fitness™
CURRENT SCHEDULE:
- SHiNE™ Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM - Live Healthy 24 Studio
- SHiNE™ Sundays @ 5:00 PM - Live Healthy 24 Studio
JENNIFER - Instructor
Hi, I’m Jennifer (or Jenn), an instructor for Aurora SHiNES in Southeast Aurora, Colorado. I found SHiNE™ back in 2020 during the pandemic & began taking classes online with Stephanie. It’s always enjoyable going out dancing with friends & the hip-hop songs take me back to my high school days. It was so much fun to learn the moves while getting a great workout in! I began thinking about becoming an instructor in 2023 & took the leap to get officially certified in April 2024. It is very important to me to find a community that is supportive & uplifting, which is exactly what we stand for. I’m so excited to continue to build our tribe!
In addition to being a dance fitness instructor, I spend the majority of my time working from home as a surgery scheduler. It can be stressful at times & the hours can be long, so it’s nice to have a break to move my body. Hand in hand, I am an independent consultant with a wellness company. Teaching people about health & self-care is something I’m truly passionate about. Between all those things, I set aside time to spend with my husband & two kids. We enjoy crafting, playing board games, watching anime, roller-skating, and getting outside during the summer.
CERTIFICATIONS: SHiNE Dance Fitness™, SHiNE LIGHT™
CURRENT SCHEDULE:
- SHiNE LIGHT™ Saturday's @ 11:00 AM - Live Health 24 Studio
OLIVIA - Instructor
After the pandemic, I decided I needed to make fitness a priority. I tried, but let life get in the way. My friend Jenn became a certified SHiNE instructor and began teaching. I thought I would be a good and supportive friend, so I started going to her classes. I had such a great time dancing with her, all while working out. Little by little, I met more people and began taking more classes. I made friends and found an encouraging community of amazing people. Then came UPLIFT.
I took one UPLIFT class and knew that was what I had been missing. I needed more strength training in my life. The music alone was enough to keep me coming back, but the sore muscles reminded me of what I needed to keep doing. I needed more classes.
A wonderful opportunity arrived in the form of a sale, and I decided that if I wanted more classes, I needed to step up and teach. I saw a need in my little community and went for it. Never in my life did I think I would even consider being a group fitness instructor, but here I am.
In my spare time, if I find any, I enjoy reading and spending time with my daughter. She's a theater kid, and I'm a supportive mom. Between work, classes, and rehearsals, I am always on the go. I love that SHiNE and UPLIFT are perfect for melting away my stress while helping me reach my fitness goals.
CERTIFICATIONS: UPLIFT Strength Fitness™
ONAH - Instructor
Hi, I’m Onah, an instructor for Aurora SHiNES in Southeast Aurora, Colorado. I discovered SHiNE™ in 2024, and it was love at first class. It provides a safe place for all fitness levels to move and celebrate your body and spirit through dance!
After taking classes for a year, I became eager to become more involved in this wonderful dance fitness program and received my SHiNE™ instructor certification in April 2025.
My commitment to find space for self-care, which combines joy and fitness, guided me to SHiNE™, and now I have the honor of sharing this with you. I can’t wait to meet you all on the dance floor and let your inner divas SHiNE™!
CERTIFICATIONS: Group Fitness Instructor, SHiNE Dance Fitness™, SHiNE LIGHT™ & UPLIFT Strength Training™
Our Workouts
SHiNE Dance Fitness™ brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities. Rooted in jazz, ballet and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Each class includes the perfect balance of high-cardio and toning to ensure you receive a full-body workout with real results. S
SHiNE Dance Fitness™ brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities. Rooted in jazz, ballet and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Each class includes the perfect balance of high-cardio and toning to ensure you receive a full-body workout with real results. SHiNE™ is a mood-lifting experience that leaves you feeling capable, confident and connected to a supportive community.
SHiNE LIGHT™ is a branch of SHiNE Dance Fitness™ specializing in low-impact and simplified choreography. SHiNE LIGHT™ uses all the same routines you find in SHiNE™, but we reduce impact, increase stability and modify the moves to meet your needs as a student. It’s a mood-lifting, confidence-boosting experience for anyone looking for a mor
SHiNE LIGHT™ is a branch of SHiNE Dance Fitness™ specializing in low-impact and simplified choreography. SHiNE LIGHT™ uses all the same routines you find in SHiNE™, but we reduce impact, increase stability and modify the moves to meet your needs as a student. It’s a mood-lifting, confidence-boosting experience for anyone looking for a more inclusive approach to dance fitness. We believe everyone deserves the FUN that dance provides. Join us! It’s your time to SHiNE™!
SHiNE Dance Fitness™ has cracked the code to create a strength-training program that’s the perfect balance of effective and HELLA FUN! In fact, UPLIFT Strength Fitness™ so much fun it turns fitness LOATHERS into LOVERS and LOVERS into ADDICTS. This is not a dance class, but each routine is choreographed to iconic music, and when safety is
SHiNE Dance Fitness™ has cracked the code to create a strength-training program that’s the perfect balance of effective and HELLA FUN! In fact, UPLIFT Strength Fitness™ so much fun it turns fitness LOATHERS into LOVERS and LOVERS into ADDICTS. This is not a dance class, but each routine is choreographed to iconic music, and when safety isn’t compromised, you’re likely to find a booty shake or shimmy.
A 1-hour UPLIFT™ class starts with a cardio warm-up and transitions to standing routines with equipment, alternating between upper and lower body. A balance track is included after you’ve fatigued your muscles which is challenging, rewarding, and a welcome change of pace before transitioning to the mat. We complete the workout with routines for the core, booty, abs, and chest and a cool down with deep stretching. This UPLIFTING experience leaves you feeling strong and confident.
Lift Heavy and Dance Freely! We start with UPLIFT™, using hand weights, bands, and a ball to target specific muscles, all while moving to iconic music. After building strength and working hard, we transition into the fun with SHiNE Dance Fitness™ high-energy, easy-to-follow routines set to current hit music. It's the perfect blend of stre
Lift Heavy and Dance Freely! We start with UPLIFT™, using hand weights, bands, and a ball to target specific muscles, all while moving to iconic music. After building strength and working hard, we transition into the fun with SHiNE Dance Fitness™ high-energy, easy-to-follow routines set to current hit music. It's the perfect blend of strength and cardio, where we work hard then celebrate with a dance party. You'll leave feeling strong, more confident and full of joy!