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Bio:

Rashawn was brought up in New York engrossed in the uplifting gift and discipline of dance and musical training. Being brought up in a family of singers, dancers and musicians, Rashawn's childhood was shaped by her training, performing and competing in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, gymnastics and singing in Blues, R&B and the Gospel genre. It was in her late teens that Rashawn led a local dance program for her peers, local youth and parents. Her initial goal was to get the children in her local community to trade in their sedentary evenings and Saturdays for a fun, active and freeing dance session. To Rashawn's surprise, the participants were coming back with other friends and family members and it turned into an anticipated time of fitness and community gathering. This was the start for Rashawn's ongoing passion for families as she continues to conduct group fitness classes, personal training sessions and health lectures for the whole family to enjoy and thrive on together. In 2010, Rashawn first experienced the Masala Bhangra Workout with its compelling founder Sarina Jain in New York. It was a unique uplifting cultural dance experience that Rashawn would never forget. Rashawn fell in love with the Dhol beat and loved how Sarina made her participants feel strong and graceful all while connecting you to the strength, beauty and colours of the Indian culture. Rashawn trained as a Masala Bhangra Ambassador in 2011 (while living in New York) and soon after moved to London, United Kingdom where she continues to share the power of the Masala Bhangra Workout! In addition to being certified in the Masala Bhangra® levels 1,2,3 and Bar Bhangra, Rashawn also holds the following certifications.• World Instructor Training School Certified Personal Trainer (created by the American College of Sports Medicine)• World Instructor Training School Certified Group Fitness Instructor• World Instructor Training School Certified Aquatics Instructor• AFAA Group Fitness Certification• BarreConcepts® Certification• Group Power® Certification• Certified First Aider• Licensed to teach Zumba® Basics, Aqua Zumba®, Zumba Sentao®, Zumba Kids and Zumba Kids Jr®

Certifications/Licenses:

- Level 1
- Masala Bhangra Transformation