About Davida

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• University: B.A., Journalism, minor Dance — University of Nevada 
• Yoga Training: Urban Sanctuary 300 hour YTT; Life Power Yoga 200 hour YTT; 500+ hours total yoga training
• Fitness Certifications: AFAA / NASM group training; SCW personal training; YMCA personal training and group fitness certifications; Reebok Core Board Training
• Specialty Certifications: BodyPump; Balletone; Turbo Kickboxing; Zumba (Instructor, Gold, Toning, Zumbatomic, Sentao)
• Safety: CPR / AED and Infant CPR certified

• One of the first Zumba instructors to bring the program to Denver; selected as an early international Zumba Jammer (choreography      specialist)
• Faculty at the respected Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Academy, teaching Zumba and yoga
• Styles taught samba, bachata, salsa, reggaeton, hip‑hop, flamenco influences, and culturally diverse movement vocabularies that spotlight joy and rhythm
• Emphasis on correct form, musicality, and accessible choreography so participants build fitness while celebrating their bodies 

• Yoga modalities: Yin, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Back Pain Relief, Restorative practices
• Fitness formats: Strength training, BodyPump, kickboxing, barre, step, sports conditioning
• Group classes and community programs: studio classes, community centers, corporate wellness, private sessions, retreats, and online offerings
• Dance and event work: choreography for community events, high energy themed classes, and movement hosting for gatherings

• Yoga & Live Music: Davida collaborates with musician Mike Galvin to add live music to yin yoga or yoga flow classes
• Pain Recovery and Back Care: Therapeutic yin and targeted mobility sequences informed by lived experience and evidence informed cues
• Ski Conditioning and Sport Prep: Short, focused flows to build hip mobility, knee stability, and on mountain endurance
• Zumba & Dance Fitness: Inclusive, music forward classes that blend choreography with conditioning; scalable for all levels and bodies
• Morning Routines and Micro Practices: Bite sized rituals to maintain mobility, reduce soreness, and center breath during busy seasons

• Themed workshops combining breath, playful movement or intentional healing for community settings and festivals.
• Retreat facilitation focused on nervous system regulation, mobility, and creative expression.
• Large wellness events: lead fundraising and community walks such as Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the American Heart Association Heart Walk, bringing movement, guided breath, and inclusive group energy to public health initiatives.
• Corporate wellness: meditations and short stretch sessions for luncheons, work yoga mini classes, and on site breaks that boost focus and reduce stress.
• School and workplace programming: after school yoga for teachers to restore and recharge, and line dancing team building sessions that combine cardio, choreography, and joyful connection

• Fitness blog contributor and columnist (Easy Drug Card Website and local publications)
• Social media strategy and community engagement: promoting events, building diverse followings, and translating movement into accessible online content

Davida teaches from experience: she knows what it’s like to be in pain, to rebuild strength, and to find ease through stillness. Her classes mix practical biomechanics with humor, story, and invitations to rest—always centering accessibility, body liberation, and community care. Whether you come for back pain relief, ski conditioning, or to dance with abandon, Davida offers a steady, compassionate guide who believes movement is a right and joy is the point.

Interested in private sessions, workshops, or bringing Davida to your event? Visit the Hire page to request a consult or check the schedule to join a class online.