Tonya
Instructor
Jacksonville, FL
Hello! I am Tonya Martin, The Dance Doctor. I am an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor with ten years of experience leading dance fitness classes for all ages, 8 to 80 +. I am currently licensed to teach Zumba® Basic, Aqua Zumba®, Zumba® Toning, Zumba® Sentao; and I developed and teach a brand-new belly dance inspired fitness program called HaflaFit™. I have been a Doctor of Pharmacy and licensed pharmacist for over 20 years (whew that’s a long time) and I’m an Assistant Dean and professor of pharmacy practice. Thus—the Dance Doctor! I have three wonderfully active children who keep me on the move.
I am a fun and lively instructor, passionate about fitness and health. The sources of my energy and motivation are the smiles on the faces of participants and their sharing successes they experience. It is my hope to inspire someone in the way I was encouraged to live the healthiest, happiest, most active I have ever been. One of my favorite songs in class is Purrfect by Timeka Marshall. It reminds me of a principle someone awesome instilled in me: Each of us is a perfect, unique energy force.
Do you want to have a blast and burn calories? Dance fitness classes with The Dance Doctor are for you. Ditch the work out and join the world music party! You will have a blast!
My Upcoming Classes
Quote to live by:
Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.
- Albert Einstein
Fun Facts:
I am a Dean and Professor for my day job.
I am a US Navy Veteran.
My all time favorite movie is Tombstone with Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer.
Monthly Recurring Engage Fitness Collective Membership
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For more information about Tonya’s classes, please email: fitness.drx@gmail.com
Testimonials
I started Zumba a little over a month and a half ago. At first I wasn't sure just because of my physical health and Tonya made me feel not only beautiful but capable. I now live to do Zumba twice a week with her. I love her energy and the confidence she builds in her classes. She is amazing, she is making my weight loss journey fun! - Amanda
Tonya is an amazing instructor. Her classes don't just light up our spirits - her Zumba blesses us with energy, strength and helps mend broken hearts. She fills our lives with fun, laughter, and true friendships. Hats off to the best Zumba instructor ever! - Ivonne
