Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Dance Stop Fitness Team - Alena Levine! Born and raised in Prague, Alena ignited her love of dance at the age of seven. Alena began intensive study of ballet, lyrical and contemporary dance along with dance technique, theory and history. At thirteen, she began to perform on stage, landing soloist pieces in the Company's repertoire. After finishing highschool, Alena became a member of the Dance Perfect Studio. Consequently, she began working as a dance instructor, performed soloist pieces and started her career as a choreographer. In addition to completing a four year tenure at the Dance Perfect Studio, Alena went on several international tours before moving to Atlanta.
Once in Atlanta, Alena graduated from Oglethorpe University, settled down and had two beautiful children. Then Alena did what many retired professional dancers do, she shifted her focus to a deeper study of Pilates and Yoga. In addition to earning her 200 hour RYT through EMPOWER Yoga, she is also certified in Zumba, and PiYo. Beginning Sunday, October 30th, Alena will start teaching Zumba at Dance Stop at 2p.m. She will also teach Yoga Monday mornings at 9:30, starting November 7th. Do stop by, say hello and enjoy her classes!
