Rania

Rania is the Founder and Director of Jordin's Paradise, LLC.

Rania has worked in international fitness for over 7 years. She started dancing and ballet at age 6 and has a passion for performing arts, acting and dancing that she wishes to share with everyone. Dance-exercising has helped maintain her health and fitness, which has ultimately contributed to her overall happiness, positive attitude and outlook on life.

Rania is a certified aerobics instructor and personal trainer with an emphasis in step-kickboxing and group exercises.

Antonio

Antonio Castillo better known as Bboy Tazk is a professional Breakdancer with 15 years of experiance. He is the Co Founder of legendary dance crew " Lab Ratz Crew" As a dancer he has travelled all over the United States doing competitions and workshops. Recently shot a workshop for NBC 4 News.

Ayanna

Ayanna is a twenty-three year old D.C. native and resident. She grew up loving all kinds of dance and has been dancing since she could stand. She became an instructor at Jordin's Paradise in July 2011 when she was trained by JP's own Anya Eber. Ayanna is a certified pole expert! Ayanna loves her job and takes great pride in providing a great workout that is both fun and SEXY! She is excited to expand her dance knowledge and frequently takes classes at the studio to further her learning and love of dance.

Daphna

Daphna started coming to Jordin's Paradise as part of her decision to get into shape and live a healthier life. Daphna has been with us for nearly two years - first as a student, then as our graphic design guru (she designed our website and logo) and now as an instructor! She has been practicing yoga for over three years and loves dancing and gymnastics. Her flirty chair class is always filling up and she loves mixing different styles of music to get everyone sweating (but in a sexy fun way)! Rania continues to teach Daphna as she works on her fitness certifications and the two choreograph the flirty chair routines every month.

Jackie

Jackie started dancing at Jordin's Paradise in 2010 and then became certified instructor. Her background is in education and her patient teaching style will help develop your techniques and core strength in no time. She mastered the art of booty shakin' and her passion is art. On top of that she is a fabulous body painter.

Jeannie

Jeannie is from Arlington, VA and the Detroit suburbs. She attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and currently works as a journalist (print reporter for a legal/regulatory/policy publication and i write about medical research). She is also involved with a D.C. area Bollywood nightlife group and became a part of Dhoonya Dance as a student. Since beginning her classes at Dhoonya Dance in 2007, she played an integral role in developing our fitness program, DhoonyaFIT, based on her extensive experience with aerobics and group fitness classes and is now one of our most enthusiastic and energetic instructors. Jeannie isalso the Dhoonya Dance Communications Specialist officially....and unofficially she is our in-house Bollywood Guru.

Jermaine

Jermaine Ennis is a certified personal trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine) who specializes in Performance Enhancement & Corrective Exercise.Jermaine has several years of experience working as a fitness specialist and a private trainer to clientele of various age groups. His experience includes working with clients who are looking to manage their weight,individuals looking to enhance their athletic skill and indivdual return to regular exercise post rehab.

Jermaine believes that setting goals and keeping track of your performance is a surefire way of obtaining a positive outcome.Jermaine lives an active life. He enjoys kickboxing, weightlifting, participating in local athletic leagues. His experience and passion for continuing his studies in the fitness field helps him create programs tailored to each of his clients.

Jocelyne

Jocelyne is a Group Exercise Instructor certified by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). As a Tae Kwon Do Black Belt, she has over a decade of experience as both a student and teacher in martial arts. During this time, she developed an interest in cross-training through weightlifting, aerobics and dance. She decided to combine her passions, and has taught high-energy kickboxing, Zumba, and other classes in the DC area for several years. She brings her skill, enthusiasm, and exciting training methods to each class and looks forward to assisting clients with reaching their cardio and weight loss goals.

Lindsey

Lindsey got hooked on pole dancing after her first class at Jordin's Paradise last year, and is now ready to convert the masses! Originally from Buffalo, NY, she works for the federal government and is also a dedicated runner, currently psyching herself up to try a full marathon. A graduate of Canisius College and Syracuse University, she was also on the Women's Crew Team during college. Lindsey enjoys practicing yoga and finding new and fun ways to work out, and is very excited to be teaching the pole dance aerobics classes.

Michanna

A native of Chicago, IL, Michanna has studied African and African American culture and history through dance and other performing arts from an early age. She received her BFA in Dance from the University of Illinois. Michanna is teaching hip hop, jazz, creative movement, and West African dance. Outside of dance Michanna is a freelance makeup artist doing makeup for events, photo shoots, fashion shows, and live music and dance performances. Michanna believes that in order to truly be happy with life, she has to use her god given gifts in the arts to fly!

Michelle

Michelle is a Certified Zumba® Instructor, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, and ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist. She has been dancing and performing her entire life; her background includes jazz, hip hop, salsa, swing, ballroom, and cheerleading. She has participated in a variety of classes at Jordin's Paradise and is excited to help other students achieve their goals. She believes that to maximize health and well-being, fitness programming should be tailored to an individual's personality and lifestyle. Her goal is to create a successful environment for each student that makes exercise fun and empowering.

Samantha

Samantha Figgins from Washington DC where she began dancing at Duke Ellington School of the Arts under Sandra Fortune-Greene and Charles Auggins. Figgins continued her education at the SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance program. There she performed works by George Balanchine, Bill T. Jones, Paul Taylor, and Twyla Tharp. Samantha has also worked with broadway legend Hinton Battle on the feature film BOLDEN! Ms. Figgins joined Complexions in 2011.

Sawba

Sawba is a certified National Academy of Sports Medicine trainer. He believes that proper form leads to noticeable results in a short period of time. In addition to teaching his clients the right way to train, he tracks their progress. His workouts focus on combining hard work with an acute foundation in technique. Sawba's commitment to fitness started at a young age. As captain of his high school football team and MVP of the track team, he was voted Senior Athlete of the Year. Then he went on to play corner back and receiver for the University of Buffalo football team. Now he draws on his experience with team trainers and as a team player to push clients to their limits. When he is not in the gym, he stays active by playing football, Thai boxing, and mountain biking.

Vince

My name is Vince Jones. I became a personal trainer to help friends, family, and others who want to change their lives for the better through improved physical fitness. I trained Marines for 8 years, been a personal trainer and Boot Camp instructor at a national health club for 6 years, and am the owner of T.1.T.A.N. Solutions (a company that focuses on multifaceted workout regiments that stimulate the body and keep the mind engaged). Additionally, I am NASM and CrossFit Level 1 certified. Working out and training others is a passion of mine and I want to help all those that are involved with my core groups to not only achieve, but surpass their own fitness goals and to help others do the same. Let’s make it happen together!