WELCOME TO THE ULTIMATE FITNESS DESTINATION
We believe in offering a diverse and exhilarating fitness experience with something for everyone. Whether you dream of channeling your inner Beyoncé on the dance floor or you’re looking to build strength through weightlifting, we’ve got you covered. Our flexible approach includes both online and in-person classes around the globe, ensuring that you can easily find a workout that fits into your busy schedule.
Our fitness formats are thoughtfully designed to be not only highly effective, but also incredibly fun and engaging, boosting your likelihood of staying on track with your workout plan. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to fostering a sense of connection within our community of members and instructors. We recognize the immense value of mental health, placing it on an equal, if not higher, pedestal than physical health. This philosophy of nurturing connections is at the heart of all our business decisions, creating a supportive and empowering environment for everyone who joins us. So, get ready to embark on a fitness journey that’s rewarding, enjoyable, and deeply connected. We’re so glad you’re here!
MORE THAN FITNESS
Kendall here! Consider this…. if you are hyper-focused on calorie burn, weight loss, or steps counted, you are likely missing the joy and freedom that happens when we instinctively move our bodies. Life gives us enough tasks and goals to reach. Let your fitness program give you a break from all of that! The results will still come, but this way it will be a fun and rewarding process rather than a critical measurement of your self-worth from a scale or pant size. I know this because I have been there! It wasn’t until I found something I truly LOVED to do that I no longer looked at fitness as a punishment, but a reward. Each SHiNE and UPLIFT class feels like a little celebration, and I get to do it alongside others who empower me and make me smile!
– Kendall Nielson
FOUNDER
THE WORKOUTS
SHiNE is a dance fitness workout combining current hit music and choreo to help students feel confident and strong. This high-cardio exercise combines jazz, ballet and hip hop moves with calisthenics in a HIIT format for a full-body workout.
We made our popular SHiNE Dance Fitness format more accessible with SHiNE LIGHT. You get all the same fun and physical benefits of SHiNE without the impact and complexity. This class empowers students at all levels to feel successful.
Strength training has never been so fun! UPLIFT combines iconic hits from decades past and present with choreographed strength routines. You’ll use weights, bands, and focused balance and mat work for a well-rounded workout.
Find a class near you!
There’s nothing quite like a LIVE class! Our instructors around the globe are trained to provide the same quality workout so you feel right at home wherever you’re taking class. Feel the positive vibes from the moment you show up!
Find a class online!
As an online member, you get access to SHiNE Dance Fitness, SHiNE LIGHT and UPLIFT classes. Fresh classes are added every week so you never get bored. This is REALITY FITNESS. Workouts are NOT staged or rehearsed. You feel like you’re dancing in the same room with us. Sign up for your FREE 7-day trial today!
SHOP SWAG
Rep your favorite fitness program like a boss! Whatever you want, we’ve got you covered. (Literally.)
LEGENDARY EVENTS
Connection is key at SHiNE Dance Fitness – that’s why we make opportunities to come together under one roof to learn, grow, dance and PLAY as often as possible. Having opportunities to meet the friends you’ve only known online PLUS making new friends the moment you walk through the door is a game-changer for building a community that really cares about each other.
SHINE INSTRUCTOR SUMMIT
SHiNE Instructor Summit is all about education, inspiration, and an amazing experience! SHiNE instructors believe in the value of connection, so it seems natural we would carve out time to learn together, inspire and support one another. Our primary goal is to pour love into our instructors and give you the tools and confidence to enhance your skills as a fitness professional.
SHINECATION
SHiNEcation is just one way we practice what we preach when it comes to being about MORE than fitness. We value connection and love creating events with positive environments and loads of stress-free fun built in. (We know how to do FUN really well – like REALLY, REALLY well – so be prepared for an unforgettable experience!) SHiNEcation happens every other year as an opportunity to see old friends and get to know new faces. Our goal is to make a lasting impression on our attendees and leave them feeling seen, fulfilled, inspired and empowered to live their most full lives when they return home.
TESTIMONIALS
“UPLIFT is an answer to my prayers! My physical therapist kept telling me to go to the gym and I kept postponing because I don’t have a gym buddy to go with. NOW I DO! I have the whole community to strength train with. I feel like such a lucky girl!”
– Denise –
ONLINE MEMBER, NEW YORK
“It feels so great to go through a class and not have a negative thought about myself as a student. As I transition to my role as an instructor, I feel empowered to teach, and given my illness and physical limitations, there are so many routines I CAN teach. It feels like I truly belong here. I get to fully and completely be free to be me and do what feels right for my abilities. I’m fully in love with SHiNE LIGHT.”
– Kelly –
INSTRUCTOR, ARIZONA
“SHiNE has been LIFE CHANGING and LIFE GIVING for me. What started as a simple goal to move my body everyday as a postpartum mom finding her groove again turned into a love of fitness and self-care. It spread into so many aspects of my life and quite literally made everything in my life SHiNE a little brighter.”
– Devon–
ONLINE MEMBER, NORTH CAROLINA
“SHiNE has given me my individual purpose back. I feel a purpose outside of being a mom and wife that I’ve been missing for some time. I can make a difference in someone else’s life through the power of dance. What a great and awe-inspiring thing to be a part of. I’ll never not SHiNE bright again.”
– Veronica –
INSTRUCTOR, SOUTH CAROLINA
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