Denise Hinson, Hendersonville, TN

"Dancing in the crib!  That's what my mama said I used to do before I could even walk.  So at the age of 3, I began dance classes, and since then dance has always been a part of my life.  I dreamed of being on OFF Broadway and even entered college as a dance major.  When a horrible sprained ankle ended my dance major, I had to step back and regroup.  I naturally decided to try out for a performing group, and finally decided to get a degree in Communications.  I continued to dance with my friends at the country "Yee Haw" clubs, and that is where I met my husband.  After having 2 kids, I joined a gym and began taking classes.  4 months into classes, I was asked to lead a Balletone class.  Wow, I was going to be doing what I loved...finally!    I have now been teaching group fitness for over 7 years, including Devoted Fitness, Zumba, Balletone, and Body Jam.  I have made a full circle,

and I LOVE what I do!" 

 Choreography Assistant, Katina!

Katina Rice, Kernersville, NC

"I am a wife, Mommy of two fantastic girls and I am also Pharmacist by day; but I work in my true passion as a fitness instructor by night! After studying dance and choreography for over 10 years, I performed with a dance troupe in college and recently rekindled my love for dance and fitness. In addition to being a Certified Devoted Fitness Instructor, I am also a Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor and Zumba, Zumbatomic, and Zumba Toning Licensed Instructor. It brings me so much joy to encourage others to meet their goals and have fun while they are at it! I am so blessed to be working with Devoted Fitness as a Co-Choreographer."  

~Psalm 30:11...You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy.

  Choreography Assistant, Linda!

Linda Cantrell, Bowling Green, KY

"I am a wife and mother of two – a daughter and a son. I am a fitness instructor and Group Exercise Coordinator for Total Fitness Connection. In addition to being a certified Devoted Fitness Instructor I hold a group exercise certification through AFAA, licenses to teach Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba and Zumbatomic instructor, Group Aquatics instructor, and several other specialty certifications. I am also a certified Personal Trainer. I teach Sunday school to elementary age students at my church, sing in the choir and am currently involved in the Disciple I bible study. In my spare time I like to volunteer at my childrens’ elementary school, run half-marathons and marathons and triathlons and coordinate charity events for local charities. In June of 2011 I ran my first marathon (on my 46^th birthday) as a charity athlete for the American Cancer Society. I love to dance – I love to exercise – I love to inspire others to be the best that they can be!"

 ~ Proverbs 16:3...  Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. 

  LaRae Puckett, M.S. Exercise Science

  Devoted Fitness® founder & Choreographer