Deviant Dance & Fitness — Local services in Town of Manlius

After 5 years of living in Syracuse I finally found the answer to my dance fitness prayers! Lisa (owner / instructor) has an amazing gift as an instructor. Her classes are fun and the atmosphere is positive and inclusive. She is an incredible choreographer whose routines strike that balance between easy to follow but still fun and lyrical. There is something very different about taking classes from an experienced dancer versus someone who likes to exercise and took a weekend workshop to teach. I taught a popular dance fitness franchise for years and and very fussy in instructor quality. She is off the charts! Her Sunday class will help those wanting to improve technique level Up in their understanding of dance and body mechanics. Another important note is that she makes it clear that the goal of the class is to move and feel good in your body. If you want an experience that is body positive (pleasure over punishment) these are the classes for you.

I am currently 30 weeks pregnant and am fully able to modify and participate. The structure of the class and the choreo leaves a lot of room for many levels from those who may feel they have two left feet to seasoned dancers.

Lastly, importantly, the music...

A friend introduced me to the beginner chairlesque class at Deviant Dance Tribe, and I'm so glad she did! It was EXACTLY what I needed after spending months on the couch during the COVID shutdown.

I was nervous about my first class...I've taken dance lessons before, but it's been 30+ years - and I was sure I would be the only wildly out of shape middle aged lady in the room. I was happy to discover there is nothing to be nervous about. Deviant Dance Tribe is open to all ages, body types and skill levels. Aside from being a gifted choreographer, Lisa is an enthusiastic and welcoming teacher.

If you're interested in getting back in touch with your body and finding a dance/exercise class that you truly look foward to, I highly encourage you to check out...

I can’t say enough positive things about Deviant Dance Tribe. A little over two years ago I saw the tribe perform locally and immediately knew I wanted to take Chairlesque classes! It’s been the best decision I’ve made in Syracuse! Lisa is an amazing dance instructor and truly nurtures the artistic movement in all of us. She’s such a force for our community bringing a unique style of dance and building a tribe where you truly feel connected and at home. I’ve also recently started taking Cardio Dance with Lisa! She brings such a gritty and fun element to hip hop style music and I love it! If you’re local to Syracuse and looking for a fun way to get active or to add to your fitness schedule, join the tribe!! You...