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PAULA MARIE (pic above: teaching class at Hedo 3) Paula Marie is a certified Fitness Instructor, as well as Dance Instructor who has worked for professional Dance repertory companies and taught within the school system. Originally from North Carolina, Paula Marie has more than 15 years of dance and theatre experience. Paula Marie blends West African and Caribbean rhythms into a low impact/high energy cardiovascular, fun-filled, motivating and extremely energetic class that challenges and improves individuals' fitness abilities. Paula Marie has presented her style of work to schools, churches, corporations, and government establishments and fitness clubs and studios. This class allows all participants to not only challenge and improve their fitness levels, but also to feel mentally refreshed. Paula Marie has a performed in numerous theatrical plays as well as with the following professional performance ensembles: The Cultural Movement African American Dance Ensemble Bally Total Fitness Dance Team She also has created "EROTIQUE CARDIO STRIPTEASE FITNESS" which blends true striptease moves with Pilates that will get your heart rate pumping and sensual side jumping. DVD's are available.

In the fitness world, Paula has served as Group Fitness Director, Manager and Specialist for commercial, corporate and government entities. Sport and Health, Bally Total Fitness, Lifetime Fitness and DC Government agencies. Currently she manages a center for Prince William County Parks and Recreation.