SocaFit USA
This program is made possible by the generous support of The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation
SocaFit USA offers a vibrant, Caribbean-inspired fitness experience that combines energetic dance and cardio movements. Participants enjoy the lively rhythms of Soca music while engaging in a full-body workout that targets key areas like the waistline, glutes, quads, and upper body. The classes are designed to be inclusive, featuring modified routines for various fitness levels and low-impact choreography, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and supported.
Whether you want to lose weight, build stamina, or simply have fun, SocaFit USA creates a safe, judgment-free environment for all fitness enthusiasts. Join Keisha for an unmatched vibe that celebrates community, fitness, and the joy of Soca!
About The Instructor
Drawing inspiration from her Grenadian heritage, Keisha Bridgeman infuses her classes with the energy of Soca music, encouraging confidence and freedom of movement. With 15 years of experience, Bridgeman has showcased SocaFit USA at various events, including "Married at First Sight" and the UniverSoul Circus.
This unique dance fitness program fosters self-love and a deep connection to Caribbean culture.
About The Gantt Golden Year Dancer-in-Residence
LaTanya Johnson’s rhythmic journey blends the art of movement and storytelling through voice, theater, and visual arts.
Johnson choreographed and provided movement coaching for many productions including, A Raisin in the Sun, Seven Guitars, Ain't Misbehavin’, The Bluest Eye, For the Love of Harlem, A Soldier's Play, and The Piano Lesson. She has worked with Theatre Charlotte, On Q Productions, Free Reign Theater Company, and Brand New Sheriff (BNS) Productions. In 2016, Johnson curated a dance series in celebration of the Gantt Center’s 40th Anniversary, entitled "Catch the Dance".
Johnson’s conservatory training includes Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company), Historical New Freedom Theatre in Philadelphia, and Urban Bush Women Summer Leadership Institute, to name a few. She is the founder and artistic director of the Sycamore Project, a Charlotte-based “artivist” initiative using the arts to advocate and promote social and environmental justice.
