Twerk and Tone

Hi I’m Ashley! I’m new to San Diego and most of my Twerk and Tone community resides in the Virgin Islands or has been displaced/ reestablished all around the world. In hopes of creating a supportive, positive community in my new city, I thought I would share a few things with you. #1) I grew up dancing. 14 years of tap, jazz and ballet lessons. Dance was always my escape. Walking into the studio felt both calming and exciting to me, and I looked forward to my lessons every si...ngle week for all those years. #2) After graduating high school, I auditioned and did NOT make my college dance team. Maybe I should have looked harder, but I didn’t find any outlets for dance, and other than occasionally going out to clubs in my 20s, I didn’t dance very much throughout that entire decade. #3) I happened upon @lem_houston’s cardio funk classes one day in my early 30s, and my life was totally transformed. I realized that what had been missing in my life for so many years was dance. #4) Most of my best friends have been made while doing something that involves dance, and they are from all walks of life and all different dance backgrounds and levels. Dance has the power to unite. #5) I believe dance is the fountain of youth and the most effective mood lifter in the world. The power of movement with a group to music you love truly changes your day, your week, your life. I’ve always said if more people would get in a room and dance together, the world would be a much happier place. #6) I’ve come to believe that one of the best things to happen to me was not making the dance team and not dancing in my 20s. It fueled me with the passion as an average dancer to share my love in a non-intimidating way with anyone who is willing to give it a try. I want others to find the confidence to try something new and enhance their lives with so much fun and true JOY! #7) I’d love to connect with you if you believe in the power of dance or if you’ve never tried a cardio dance class and are curious/ nervous/ scared to death to try. One of my favorite gifts from above is my ability to passionately encourage people to stop thinking about it and just COME DANCE!

Wow, San Diego! You continue to amaze me! Met some soul sisters (and brothers) at the first ever #twerkandtone class @pbfitnesssd Y’all killed it on the dance floor tonight! I am already so pumped for next week! Tag your friends, invite your neighbors!!! We’ll make room for ya!

One hour of calorie-blasting bliss. Carefully selected music and fun choreography will keep your mind and body engaged. You’ll get stronger and smarter during this workout! Twerk and Tone Cardio Dance Fitness classes are accessible yet challenging for every person who has ever wanted to feel more confident on the dance floor and in life. Learn new moves, make new friends. If you have ever dreaded a workout, you belong here with us. High Energy, Fun Atmosphere Learn New Dance ...Moves Surround Yourself with Positivity Burn Calories, Sweat It Off 6pm at PB Fitness 4965 Cass St San Diego, CA 92109 $10 in advance via Venmo; $15 at the door

Happy 4th!! Enjoy your day! TOMORROW WE DANCE!!! 5:45pm at The Dance Element in Ogden!

JUST DANCE... wherever you are and with whoever will dance with you. I believe dance is the deepest fountain of youth and the happiest happy hour. If you are in Wilmington, message me and I will help you find Twerk and Tone!!!

It’s ON, Landfall! Come workout with me on Mondays at 5:30pm at the #CardioDanceParty and Wednesday at 6am for #CardioSculpt Can’t wait to #TwerkAndTone with y’all! @country_club_of_landfall

Tuesday pep talk with myself! Whatever you’re working toward, you’ve got it too!

I'm going to be sending out a newsletter soon with info on the upcoming virtual class schedule and details. Please message me your email address if you'd like to receive this. If you've been to a Twerk and Tone class on St John, I should already have your email address. Thanks and stay tuned!

Doing my best to bring you Twerk and Tone from afar. Missing my St John community but excited to expand and reach more people who love to have fun while getting fit

For tomorrow's virtual class, here are the details... I know many of you don't have weights or any other equipment that we use in Signature Sculpt class, so find something in your home/ temp housing/ hotel to use as dumbbells- water bottles, cans, shampoo bottles... anything... just make sure the two objects you use weigh the same. You KNOW how I am about balance. If you don't have a mat, get a towel or something comfortable to lie on, as we will do lots of planks and push-up...s, etc. I'll try to make it challenging using mostly our body weight but not as challenging as the typical class... we would all probably pass out. We will get there again though! For dance, you don't need a thing. Just move your body and try to smile. Hydrate before, during and after the workout. Why is it so dry in America? See you in the morning on Facebook live. Let me know if questions. See more

On this very day, one and a half years ago, I started a little fitness business on my amazing home island of St John. Twerk and Tone is my dream come true. The studio where I teach all my classes is devastated as is the entire island. Many have lost their homes and everything other than their lives. I left in an emergency situation, so I don't have my equipment, but I am a certified fitness instructor who wants to help my friends and island family in any way possible. The goo...d news is, my Cardio Dance classes don't require equipment and most studios would have what we need for Signature and Supercharged Sculpt classes. Does anyone know of studios who would like to host a donation-based Twerk and Tone class with 100% of the profits going to help St John relief efforts as the island works to rebuild after the unspeakable damage from Hurricane Irma? I can go anywhere in or around the Charlotte/ Huntersville/ Ballantyne/ Matthews/ Kannapolis/ Concord area, Columbia, and Greenville SC areas. Maybe further! Please see Twerk and Tone on Trip Advisor and Facebook for reviews... we have a blast, and it's tough being away from my home, my business (which was truly more of a passion than a job) and my healthy, active community. I hope we can work together to help with the continued efforts to support the victims of these horrific disasters. #LoveCityStrong See more

Friends, our island needs help. So much is needed but here's just one place to direct contributions. Please share with generous hearts who may have something to give. The news is focused on Florida, so many don't know the detrimental damage to the islands.

Ready to join our Tu/ Th Cardio Dance parties? This is a great way to learn some of the choreography. See you THIS Saturday for a special breakdown class! Never miss a chance to dance $10 at St. John School of the Arts