Dance Stop Studios: Our Faculty

Jackie KaminerJackie Kaminer shares over 18 years of group fitness teaching experience with her Dance Stop students. She is certified through FiTour to teach all levels of yoga from beginner to advanced. Additionally, Jackie is a SCW-EDU yoga fundamental II certified instructor. Her commitment to the study and practice of vinyasa yoga is ongoing. Most recently she completed a 50 hour continuing education program at the Yoga Journal Conference held in Estes Park, Colorado.

Jackie attended Rutgers University where she earned a BA in Communication. After graduation and before embarking on a career as a management consultant, she traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. For the past 20 years Jackie has made the Atlanta area her home where she happily resides with her husband and three children. An avid cyclist, Jackie is certified by the YMCA, Mad Dog Athletics, Keiser Indoor Cycling and Schwinn to teach spinning and on the road biking.

Favorite Pastime:
Biking, hiking, cooking, and crocheting

Favorite Sport:
Football, Baseball

Favorite Movie:
The Princess Bride

Favorite Holiday:
Thanksgiving and being with family

Favorite Quotation:
“Be good to yourself. If you don’t take care of your body, where will you live?”

Favorite Recording Artist:
Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi (Yes, I’m a Jersey girl!)

One Person or Mentor who has impacted your life:
Several teachers have impacted my life, and I still keep in touch with one of them