Welcome To The Klass Krew!

Krista took over Klass in March 2024. She has been an instructor at Klass since 2019, when she began teaching Contemporary! Now she teaches all dance and fitness Klasses and does personal training through Klass. Krista is passionate about the Klass Krew and is very excited to continue the Klass Legacy!

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Learn more about Krista.. click here!

Hey, I’m Cali! I am a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor at KLASS and FLIGHT! Specializing in strength and conditioning style workouts, my passion is to help people feel their strongest and most confident.

As a competitive multi-sport athlete, I developed a passion for athletics and fitness at a young age that carried through to a collegiate career playing basketball. Immersing myself in athletics for most of my life gave me a thirst for more knowledge of the human body; this led to a career in healthcare beginning in 2010 as a medical laboratory technician and, now, a registered nurse in the emergency department.

While health, sports, and fitness has always been a part of my life, it wasn’t until I went on my own journey of transformation that I realized I wanted to help others become a stronger, more confident, and healthier version of themselves. I am so grateful to be able to share my experience & passion for all things health & wellness with others at the professional level every single day!

Chloe Shovein is a dynamic fitness professional with certifications as a group fitness instructor, personal trainer, and health coach since 2017. As a Girls Gone Strong certified women's coach, she specializes in empowering women to get strong and be at peace with their body. Outside the gym, Chloe is a dedicated mom and a passionate pitbull lover.

Dani has been part of the KLASS KREW since 2019 when she started coming to the fitness classes.  With the inspiration, encouragement, and support from Krista and the other trainers, Dani became a fitness instructor in 2024.  She is so excited to share her passion for fitness with the KLASS family! 

Outside of KLASS Dani performs on the Minnesota Vikings Skol Line during home football games, and throughout the US, and even London! She enjoys taking snowboarding trips in the mountains, hanging out with family, and spoiling her poodle! 

You can find Dani teaching HIIT and STRENGTH - come sweat with her! 

My name is Gretta and I am the pro style instructor here at Klass! Pro style is my absolute favorite because it is all about performance, confidence, and energy. It is so fun to watch and even more fun to dance, and it is a style that dancers of any skill level can learn!

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I started dancing at a young age and continued through high school with the Lightning Dance Team at Eastview High School, where I won two state championships in high kick. Later, I had the incredible opportunity to cheer for the Minnesota Vikings for three wonderful seasons! Some of my favorite memories include dancing with Justin Timberlake at the 2018 Super Bowl, dancing with Jordan Davis for a halftime performance, and experiencing the iconic Minneapolis Miracle from the sidelines.

When I'm not dancing, I love playing pickleball with my husband, hiking with my black lab mix Lucy, or spending time at my cabin.

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I hope to see you at a pro style class soon!! :)

Kat's dance career began over 20 years ago in Winona, MN. She trained competitively in tap, hip-hop, ballet, contemporary, jazz, and modern. Kat was then accepted into Perpich Center for the Arts high school, majoring in dance. She then moved to Los Angeles to continue dance training at world renown studios like Millennium Dance complex, The Playground, Epicenter Entertainment, Eighty Eight Studios, and more. After several years of training and performing, she moved back to MN to start a family. She now dances for the NBA Timberwolves and WNBA Lynx, on the 612 Crew and is signed by Agency Models and Talent.

Hello KLASS Community! My name is Kelsey Widdel and I am a self proclaimed ZUMBA addict. Growing up I was trained in studio dance - tap, jazz, ballet, point and then joined the competitive high kick dance team. I came back to dance in my 20s and taught hip hop, then became obsessed with ZUMBA. All dancing is wonderful, beautiful, and creates joy - what I love about ZUMBA is that it feels like a big dance party where everyone is invited. ZUMBA is inclusive, it is for all levels, and it invites you to bring your full self to the dance floor - ALL of your personality. It's trademarked to ensure that each class includes the four main latin rhythms - salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton. But many rhythms are incorporated into each playlist including pop and hip hop. ALL bodies are ZUMBA bodies and you're invited!

Kiana is a Minnesota native, who loves building community through dance fitness. She has been teaching Turn Up dance fitness for 2 years and truly believes it is the best format of dance fitness there is! It’s so fun and inclusive and she can’t wait to share it with anyone who is willing to give it a try. You will be hooked! In her free time, you can find her hitting the gym or trying a new restaurant.

Leah has given her passion for dance and fitness to Klass since its inception. Starting out as a consistent Klass Krew member, Leah transitioned to the desk staff in October 2021 and was promoted to manager in the spring of 2022. Klass has always held a special place in her heart as she trained to become a returning finalist for NBA and NFL teams before landing her spot on the inaugural Minnesota Myth Dancers. Her favorite part of Klass is connecting with the Twin Cities dance and fitness community and growing alongside others in the process. Outside of Klass, Leah works as a healthcare administrative assistant and a dance instructor at Summit Dance Shoppe. She believes there's a place for everyone in our community- she's a great resource if you're looking to find your fit within the Klass Krew and seek everything the Twin Cities has to offer for athletes, especially dancers!

Hi! My name is Lydia and I teach Heels 101 at Klass. I began my teaching journey a little over 2 years ago as I craved to see a true beginner heels space in the city. Before Heels 101 was born, I was mainly training in other heels and hip hop classes. I’ve had many professional dance opportunities, including dancing for the Minnesota Timberwolves the past 2 seasons. If I’m not in the studio, you can catch me in a workout klass or out and about in the city with my friends. Follow @heels.101 on Instagram for more info and videos about my klass! 

Molly bio coming soon...

Rebecca transitioned full-time into the fitness industry in 2020 after six years in the nonprofit world, however fitness has always been a part of her life. A lover of all things movement, her background includes competitive & concert dance, swimming and capoeira. Growing up, she admired watching her mom lift weights as a competitive bodybuilder, so it's no surprise that when Rebecca began strength training in college as cross training for swimming she never looked back. In 2021, she and her mom dove head first into competitive powerlifting and thrive in getting as strong as humanly possible.

Having grown up through 2000's diet culture and living with multiple chronic illnesses and chronic pain, Rebecca knows first hand what it's like to have a complicated relationship with your body. However, she truly believes everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin. She aims to help you feel at home in your body by building strength, mobility & confidence. She loves helping her clients do things they never thought they’d be capable of. 

Selly bio coming soon...

Hey everyone! I’m Shana (pronounced like Shawna) and I have been at Klass since 2022. I danced on my high school dance team as well as a club hip hop team in college. After college I started coming to Klass and fell in love with the community!

I teach Turn Up Dance Fitness which is a dance fitness format that includes traditional fitness movements such as squats and burpees all while jamming out to today’s top hits.

Turn up is for everybody whether you’ve never danced before or you have been performing since you could walk. The goal is to feel confident in your body while also getting a good workout in.

I hope to see you in class! 

Siona, also known as Si, is a Maryland native who has been dancing since the age of five. She has a technical background in contemporary, ballet, modern and jazz, but grew more into the contemporary/modern style of dance in her early to mid teens. Si attended Iowa State University where she found a new interest in hip hop while dancing in the Dub H club. After graduating college, she began working at Cerdafied Studios, a dance studio in Virginia, where she fell in love with heels choreography. After returning to Minnesota, she participated in a couple dance mentorships and her love for heels grew even more. Siona has since performed on multiple stages, in visual dance projects, in music videos, and as a Timberwolves Dancer. She primarily teaches all levels of heels and hip hop, but occasionally you can catch her subbing a twerk or contemporary class. Si is honored to be a part of the Minneapolis dance community.

Soraya Dorvilier, also known as Saucyraya, is a 24-year-old Haitian woman born and raised in the US. She has spent most of her life traveling and living in different parts of the world. She was born in Florida but soon after birth moved to Haiti, Dominican Republic, New York, Connecticut, California, Senegal, Iowa, Illinois, and is currently living in St. Paul, MN. Soraya began dancing at a young age. She was trained in hip-hop by Alvin Ramirez, a former competitor of America’s Best Dance Crew. She has also trained in jazz, traditional Haitian dance styles, heels, hiphop, afro, and twerk. Over the past 2 years she’s been the Assistant Director of Dance Ensemble at her alma mater, Hamline University. In 2023 she also had the pleasure of dancing for Afrobeat artists like Rema and Adekunle Gold. She aspires to travel the world with her passion for dance and is excited to share that with the world.

Zohra joined the Klass Krew in January 2023. She began as a Hype Squad member, a sub for Krista's Yoga Sculpt Klasses, and a regular Klass taker! In 2024, Zohra became a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She teaches Upper Body Strength, Lower Body Strength, and a Mobility Klass. You will see Zohra at Klass many days of the week - She loves being part of the Klass family!

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Outside of Klass, Zohra coaches and trains high school dancers. Zohra danced on the Cretin-Derham Hall Dance Team for 4 years and at the College of Saint Benedict for 2 years. She is going into her second year as the head coach of the Cretin-Derham Hall Dance Team!

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When Zohra is not training or coaching, she stays busy in her work as a therapist. Zohra has a master's degree in counseling psychology, and is a group therapist in the field of forensic/correctional psychology. With experience in many areas, Zohra loves working with people of all backgrounds!

My name is Empress and I am a heels instructor here at KLASS MPLS. I began my dance journey at Dancing on Broadway in Brooklyn Park, MN when I was 5 years old and I have been grooving since then! I am extremely passionate about women feeling comfortable in their bodies and expressing their sensuality by way of dance. In a world where women are told their sensuality is supposed to be of service to men, it's important that we liberate ourselves by recognizing sexy as an expression of an individual! In my free time I love spending time with my family, cooking, writing and binging youtube lifestyle vlogs!

Stop by Empress Avenue Heels on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm - let's connect and own our sexy!

Hello, My name is Victree Hayes but I go by Lulu H. I was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. I studied at the University of Memphis and I have my Bachelor’s in Dance. I have worked in the NBA entertainment field for 4-5 years starting with the Memphis Grizzlies from 2017-2020. I was also a Minnesota Timberwolves Dancer for the 2022-2023 season. I will be teaching Beginner Jazz class and a NBA Style Hip Hop class on Wednesday nights starting at 7:30pm. I’m super excited to get back teaching and sharing my love for dance.

Hi, I'm Tim Kelly, a dedicated and dynamic personal trainer with nearly two years of certified expertise, committed to transforming lives through fitness. My specialty lies in weight loss, plyometrics, strength and resistance training, weight lifting, and injury prevention. Whether you're a male athlete aged 20-40 aiming to maximize performance, a pregnant mother seeking safe and effective workouts, a teen looking to get in shape, or an adult striving to reclaim your fitness, I've got you covered.

With a rich sports background spanning track, swimming, football, basketball, and hockey, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to my training sessions. I've also walked the path of rehabilitation, having spent 8 months recovering from my own injuries, which gives me a unique perspective and empathy when helping others rehabilitate from theirs.

My mission is to empower my clients to reach their overall fitness goals, no matter where they start. I believe in pushing boundaries, embracing challenges, and celebrating every victory along the way. Together, we can achieve greatness.

Transform your body, elevate your game – let's make your fitness dreams a reality!

Hyeonju discovered Klass in 2023 by taking the contemporary Klass with Krista. Klass quickly became one of her favorite places as it combined two things she love the most: dance and fitness! As a graduate student, fitness became an important part of Hyeonju’s daily routine because she experienced improvement in her physical, and more importantly, mental wellbeing by working out. As her love for fitness grew and with Krista’s encouragement and support, Hyeonju decided to become a fitness instructor at Klass. She is NASM CPT certified and excited to spend more time with her Klass family!