"To touch, to move, to inspire. This is the true gift of dance." - Aubrey Lynch
I've been to dance classes where I can tell the instructor just loved to dance. I've also been to other dance classes where I can tell the instructor loves dance, has it and that dance just isn't something they teach as an after work hobby or only for extra cash. When dance is apart of who you are even the most complex moves appear effortless. That IT factor, for me, is what separates good instructors from great instructors. This weeks TGT feature is that great instructor and founder of Charged Up, Ciji Carr-McManus.
Charged Up is a fitness dance class where Ciji incorporates Caribbean and Hip Hop dances to work out your body and get you grooving. I had the opportunity of attending one of her weekly classes in Edgewater Park, NJ and no exaggeration...the class was lit!!! There was a live DJ, colorful patterned lights to give a party feel and nothing but positive vibes that filled the atmosphere from beginning to end. The dances, wheeew chile, did work me out but I had a great time and since I dread the mere thought of exercising, it felt good to switch up my normal routine.
Ciji's love to empower people through dance has placed her on major platforms to be recognized for her passion. From being featured in Essence Magazine, performing at this year's 2nd Annual Cracker Barrel Sista Strut Breast Cancer Walk and just recently being featured of Fox 29 Philly News promoting her children's book "Lets Get Charged Up". Sis is out here making her name known and looking super cute and fit while doing so. For more information about Charged Up and to purchase her book, please visit her website at www.chargedupdance.com.
Beautiful and being Inspiring one 2-step at a time, Ciji, you truly are a thoro gem.
IG: @cijimichelle and @chargedupdance
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