African Dance Fitness · Brooklyn & Long Island
Movement is medicine. Alignment is the practice.
A movement-based wellness collective blending dance, fitness, intuitive guidance and community-centered healing.
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Founder of DAF Wellness Collective
Hi, I'm Dianne. Let's move with intention.
DAF Wellness Collective is a movement and wellness practice blending dance, fitness, intuitive guidance and community-centered healing.
A former member of Forces of Nature Dance Theatre and a teaching artist at the Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance.
African Dance Fitness & Wellness Classes
Find the class that fits your body today
ASA! Fitness
Low-impact, high-energy dance fitness blending traditional and modern African dance with innovative exercise.
Who it's for: all fitness levels, anyone who wants a fun, full-body workout.View Schedule
Chair One
Seated fitness for mobility, circulation and strength. Gentle and low impact.
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Private S.T.E.A.M. Sessions
One-on-one virtual wellness, tailored to you.
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Chakra Clearing through S.T.E.A.M.
Movement, mindfulness, breath and creative exploration.
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Intuitive Guidance Tarot Readings
Private virtual sessions for clarity during transition.
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Femme Flex
Strength, stretch and intentional flow for flexibility and balance.
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Private Events & Group Programs
Custom movement and wellness for events, workshops, retreats and groups.
Learn MoreClass Schedule · Rockville Centre & Zoom
October classes
ASA! Fitness
Chair One Fitness New
Virtual Chair One Fitness
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Real members of the DAF community, in their own words.
Holistic Wellness Philosophy
Rooted in the belief that movement is medicine
Alignment, physical, energetic and spiritual, supports overall well-being. Every offering is designed to help you reconnect with your body, build awareness and move with intention and joy.
- Dance, adaptive fitness, somatic awareness and intuitive practice
- Supportive, inclusive spaces where wellness feels accessible
- Meeting people and communities where they are
- Well-being that lasts beyond the session
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Long Island Dance Fitness FAQs
Questions, answered
Where are DAF Wellness Collective classes held?+
In person at Lakeview Public Library, 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, NY, and virtually on Zoom. Chair One also runs as pop-up programs at senior centers and community facilities.
Do I need dance experience for ASA! Fitness?+
No. ASA! Fitness is low-impact, high-energy African dance fitness that welcomes all fitness levels.
Is there chair fitness for seniors?+
Yes. Chair One is a seated class for seniors, people with mobility limitations or adaptive needs, and anyone who wants gentle, low-impact movement. It runs in person in Rockville Centre and on Zoom.
How much do classes cost?+
October classes at Lakeview Public Library are free for Lakeview residents and $5 for non-residents. Virtual Chair One on Zoom is free with registration.
Do you offer private or virtual sessions?+
Yes. Intuitive Guidance Tarot Readings and Private S.T.E.A.M. Sessions are one-on-one virtual sessions.
Can DAF Wellness Collective bring a class to our event or group?+
Yes. Dianne offers customized movement and wellness programming for private events, workshops, retreats and group experiences.