About Dance Fitness with Norma

We created Dance Fitness with Norma to be your ultimate happy place. Come exactly as you are. This is a place to shake off the stress, recharge your spirit, and channel your energy into movement. Here, we leave the heavy stuff on the dance floor and celebrate every victory together.

My story

Growing up in a Puerto Rican household in Newark, New Jersey, music and dancing were woven into our everyday life. I fell in love with performing in the first grade during my very first Plena event, and I spent my elementary and high school years dancing every chance I got. But after graduation, life took over, and my dance journey paused.

In 2006, I moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Three years later, a coworker introduced me to Zumba—and just like that, I fell in love all over again. My son was only two years old at the time, and I'll never forget packing up his playpen and bringing him right into the studio with me just so I could take class. The community was incredibly supportive.

Shortly after, I went through a painful divorce. It was a dark time, but dancing kept me going. It became my therapy, my escape, and the anchor for my mental health. Then came 2020. When COVID hit, I knew people needed that escape more than ever. I started teaching dance classes over Zoom, and that is how Dance Fitness with Norma was born.

My mission

Today, my mission is to give you that same lifeline dance gave to me: a place to shake off the stress, find your joy, and celebrate who you are.

What to expect

• A Warm Welcome: Enjoy fun, personalized classes where you are never just a face in the crowd—you belong here from day one.
• Mind-Body Focus: We focus on building a strong mind and a strong body, surrounded by an incredibly supportive community.
• Your Intimate Escape: Ditch the overwhelming, crowded gym scenes and find your perfect space to move freely.
• V.I.P. Support: Here, you are truly known, deeply supported, and celebrated every single step of the way.