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Charissa Prince-Ferdinand

Beverly, NJ 8010-3566
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Charissa was born in the West Indies on the beautiful island of Trinidad. Like most other children in the Caribbean she was first exposed to the arts during primary school. Naturally creative, Charissa longed to express herself through writing and dance professionally but her parents felt a career i... moreCharissa was born in the West Indies on the beautiful island of Trinidad. Like most other children in the Caribbean she was first exposed to the arts during primary school. Naturally creative, Charissa longed to express herself through writing and dance professionally but her parents felt a career in the arts was unsteady and encouraged her to pursue academia. Even though Charissa put away her dreams of performing she never truly decided on an alternate career path. Charissa moved to the United States in 1999 and during college she worked in several different sectors of the real estate industry. She adapted fairly well to the fast paced New York lifestyle but also developed a lot of bad habits. She worked long hours, ate poorly and didn't get enough sleep. Her self confidence waned but she ignored her thickening waistline and focused on her studies. Charissa graduated from Baruch College in 2005 with a B.A. in English Literature and an Education minor. Finding more free time in her schedule, Charissa started taking Argentine Tango classes as a hobby. She strived to perfect this difficult improvisational dance and started volunteering at a dance school in exchange for classes. Frustrated by the pace of her studies and seeking a more physical dance form, Charissa joined the gym. Immediately after a session with a personal trainer, she knew she had made the right choice. She gravitated to dance fitness classes and soon stumbled on SharQui ™ – The Bellydance Workout. She was thrilled by the body loving, confidence pumping creative workout and became a regular at every class. It was not long before Oreet, the creator of SharQui ™ approached Charissa about becoming certified to teach the technique. Currently, Charissa is an ACE and CPR certified fitness instructor and is happily teaching at Society Hill Dance Academy in Philadelphia. She is extremely grateful to have the opportunity to utilize not only her energy and creative passion but also her love for dance and helping others less
Profession
Fitness Instructor
Expertise
Activities:
Aerobics, Core Conditioning, Dancing
Specialties:
Core Training, Group Exercise, Toning and General Fitness
Degrees
BA English & Education, Baruch College
Master's Degree Organizational Management, Ashford University
Minor Human Resources, Ashford University
Years Experience
3-4 years
ACE - Group Fitness Instructor
Verified
American Red Cross
American Red Cross
Liability Insurance
Provided through my club/employer

Charissa's Locations

Society Hill Dance Acadamy - Trainer/Instructor
4401 Cresson Street Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA 19127
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Rate
Negotiable
Payment Methods
Cash, Credit Cards, Cashier's Check
Awards & Accomplishments
Summa Cum Laude
Golden Key Member
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Gender
Female
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    Do a lot of gyms accept this certification?

    Yes! SharQui is very unique and is the only bellydance technique recognized by both ACE and AFFA. It can easily be marke... read more

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