Dance Stop Studios: Our Faculty

Christy NilssonChristy Nilsson is an AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) certified Zumba and ZumbAtomic instructor. Additionally, she has completed the AFAA Group Resistance Training Program, the R.I.P.P.E.D Instructor Training Program and the TRX (Total Body Resistance Exercise) Suspension Instructor Program. An avid fitness enthusiast, Christy also earned her Black Belt in Karate.

Though not a native of Georgia, Christy has resided in the Atlanta area for 18 years. She attended Kennesaw State University where she graduated with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration and a Master degree in Public Administration. When not teaching at Dance Stop, you will find her at the Chattahoochee Nature Center where she serves as the Senior Director of Information Technology, Human Resources, and Volunteer Administration.

Usually a participator, Christy does change hats and turns into an avid spectator during the college football season. Amazingly accomplished and well rounded, Christy brings expertise and dynamic energy to the delight of her Barre Sculpt students at Dance Stop.

Favorite Pastime:
Trying new types of fitness classes, reading attending college football games.

Favorite Sport:
College Football

Favorite Movie:
Twister, Pride and Prejudice, August Rush.

Favorite Holiday:
Christmas

Favorite Quotation:
“Good, better, best, never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best”

Favorite Recording Artist:
MercyMe, Pitbull, Angel y Khriz

One Person or Mentor who has impacted your life:
My mother