Uphora Dance Fitness - Asheville, North Carolina

Laura D.

I’m so happy to have found Uphora! I haven’t taken a step class in *cough* almost 30 years but I am having a blast! Katie is a great instructor and even though I don’t know anyone there (yet!) and am super rusty at it, I have found Uphora to be a welcoming and inclusive environment. I’m getting a great workout and having FUN. They have lots of special events & I’m looking forward to stepping (ha) outside my comfort zone and trying new things.

Alex P.

I recently moved from Florida where I had an established gym/Zumba community that I loved. When I first arrived in Asheville, I found that this was hard to recreate - local gyms were very different than what I was used to, and Zumba was also less prevalent. My search had to get a bit more creative and outside of my comfort zone…this is where Uphora came in. I couldn’t be more grateful to have found Uphora. Their offerings are so unique for the area, and in general. The hip hop class with Marissa and the step class with Katie are both out of this world. Amazing workouts, but also amazing instructors who bring so much experience, energy, and PASSION. The community of dancers/class goers is a diverse group of people who truly just want to have fun. Everyone I have met so far has been so friendly and welcoming. Every class and instructor I have experienced so far has far exceeded any expectation I may have had. I highly recommend joining the next class you can, and be sure to book in advance so won’t be disappointed!

ashley H.

Katie Nix is the BEST instructor at Uphora HANDS DOWN!! Her Dance2fit and Fierce Steps classes are AWESOME! Can’t recommend Katie Nix enough!!!!

Melissa H.

This studio started out as just a place where I would take dance classes with strangers and now it has become a place where I feel at home and take dance classes with friends! I can’t say enough about how amazing this facility, the staff and instructors are. If you haven’t tried Katie’s Dance2Fit or Marissa’s Hip Hop dance class you absolutely don’t know what you are missing! Not to mention, there are so many other amazing classes to try, there is definitely something for everyone, no matter if you are brand new to dance/dance fitness or an old pro!

Heather H.

This welcoming studio offers a huge variety of fun and challenging classes! Teachers and staff go above and beyond & have an infectious positive attitude. Periodic events and chances for students to perform make me glad to have found Uphora!

Nick A. R. H.

Uphora is such an incredibly special place. I’d been searching for somewhere that offered choreography classes for adults and absolutely love the robust and diverse course schedule they have. But really, the magic of Uphora is in the people and the owners. The community is unlike anything I’ve experienced and is such a unique thing to find.

The jazz choreography classes are great as are the Latin (salsa and bachata) classes. Jonnathan Villalobos has been a phenomenal guest instructor and adds so much value to the studio. But I don’t think you can go wrong with any of their offerings!

Joni D.

I LOVE this place! I can’t say enough great things about Katie Nix’s Dance fitness and toning class. She brings so much energy and positive vibes. It feels like a family! I’ve always enjoyed music and dance but to collaborate it with fitness is next level. We get a full body workout all while having FUN! I highly recommend anyone and everyone to come join us. Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 pm and every other Friday at 9:00am. Come get your dance on! 😊

Robin L.

I have only been to two classes here so far, but I love it already. I've taken both Kim and Marissa's hip hop classes, and got to do one song with Raymond at Marissa's class as well. The instructors are super kind, choose great music and write really fun choreo. The classes are suitable for all levels - enough of a challenge for more experienced dancers, but generally simple enough for beginners to follow along with. It's a very non-judgmental vibe here, and I love that they make it explicit that the classes are about moving and having fun, not necessarily doing everything "perfectly". There was a good mix of different types of folks and energy was very positive. Marissa, in particular, was a very inspiring instructor - you can tell it brings her a lot of joy to dance and teach. If you've been on the fence, go check it out!

Laura D.

I’m so happy to have found Uphora! I have been taking Sculpt & Tone with Mahogany & Fierce Step with Katie & I’m having a blast! Sculpt & Tone is like small group personal training. Mahogany has already helped me get stronger in the few weeks I’ve been taking his class. His workouts are fun yet challenging. Katie is a great instructor and her classes feel like a party every time. I have found Uphora to be a welcoming and inclusive environment. I’m getting a great workout and having FUN. They have lots of special events & I’m looking forward to stepping (ha) outside my comfort zone and trying new things.

Ashley W.

Katie Nix is the BEST instructor at Uphora HANDS DOWN!! Her Dance2fit and Fierce Steps classes are AWESOME! Can’t recommend Katie Nix enough!!!!

Alex P.

I recently moved from Florida where I had an established gym/Zumba community that I loved. When I first arrived in Asheville, I found that this was hard to recreate - local gyms were very different than what I was used to, and Zumba was also less prevalent. My search had to get a bit more creative and outside of my comfort zone…this is where Uphora came in. I couldn’t be more grateful to have found Uphora. Their offerings are so unique for the area, and in general. The hip hop class with Marissa and the step class with Katie are both out of this world. Amazing workouts, but also amazing instructors who bring so much experience, energy, and PASSION. The community of dancers/class goers is a diverse group of people who truly just want to have fun. Everyone I have met so far has been so friendly and welcoming. Every class and instructor I have experienced so far has far exceeded any expectation I may have had. I highly recommend joining the next class you can, and be sure to book in advance so won’t be disappointed!

Heather H.

This welcoming studio offers a huge variety of fun and challenging classes! Teachers and staff go above and beyond & have an infectious positive attitude. Periodic events and chances for students to perform make me glad to have found Uphora!

Melissa H.

This studio started out as just a place where I would take dance classes with strangers and now it has become a place where I feel at home and take dance classes with friends! I can’t say enough about how amazing this facility, the staff and instructors are. If you haven’t tried Katie’s Dance2Fit or Marissa’s Hip Hop dance class you absolutely don’t know what you are missing! Not to mention, there are so many other amazing classes to try, there is definitely something for everyone, no matter if you are brand new to dance/dance fitness or an old pro!