TEACHER
Donnie L.
Currently, I teach Dance Fitness and Pop Pilates. You will also catch me occasionally working the desk.
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT PULSEPDX
all of it
There are so many things I love about Pulse. I love the community. I love the energy. I love the diversity and the acceptance. The pandemic really made me realize how much I thrive off of group energy, and PulsePDX fills my cup. I also really love when students share how much joy they have found in Pulse: everything from finding a workout that they actually enjoy, to building new friendships, to meeting fitness goals, or just coming out of their shell, I have heard and seen it all. Teaching at PulsePDX is the highlight of my day.
MY STORY
how I got started
I began taking dance classes at the age of 10 and studied jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, ballroom, and ballet. I started teaching dance in high school and I continue to do so 25 years later at Stites Performing Arts Studio. After taking Zumba classes in 2012, I began teaching the following year.
SUPPORTIVE, KIND & WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
why join me?
I really try to make the classes fun. In Pop Pilates, we laugh, we sing, but we also work hard. In dance fitness, I really try to make everyone feel comfortable. Let’s face it, exercising and dancing in a group of people can be intimidating. I really encourage people to just have fun. Students are invited to bring their energy, sing along, and feel free to be sexy, flirty, or goofy. Please join me and find out for yourself.
