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Meet Krystle

Krystle has over 16 years of dance training including Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, and Modern. After graduating from Union College with a minor in dance, Krystle moved to the Berkshires and became a licensed Zumba instructor in 2012. Although she works as an engineer at General Dynamics full time, she loves teaching Dance Cardio classes and sharing her passion for dance and movement with others!

How did you discover your passion for movement?

My mom signed me up for my first dance class when I was 6 years old. I loved it from the very start. I always enjoyed dancing, but taking classes, building a dance family, and performing brought me so much joy and helped me build confidence as a shy kid.

What is the most inspiring thing about teaching students at BYDF?

The studio is a beautiful space to form community with a warm and compassionate, curious, and open group of people.

How has your personal practice supported your self - discovery and healing?

Dancing gives me confidence, keeps me active and fit, and brings me joy. I can have the worst day, but ending it on the dance floor will always make it better.

What can people expect from your teaching style and classes?

I LOVE to dance! During Zumba, the most important thing is to build up the moves as you get comfortable with the choreography and don’t worry about what you look like - that’s not what it’s about! I just want you to smile and sweat during my class! For Jazz, I love to teach a mixture of choreography, from broadway to pop and everything in between. Dance is all about expressing yourself through your body and that will look different for everyone.

Tell us a little more about yourself or what are you up to when you're not in the studio?

I work full time as an Engineering Manager for a team supporting US Navy programs at General Dynamics. I also love volunteering my time with non-profits and community organizations in the Berkshires.