Meet Randi Farrell of Special Edition Dance Fitness in Katy

Today we’d like to introduce you to Randi Farrell.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Randi. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I hate exercise. But I love dance and music. So when I decided I needed to exercise in a non-exercise environment, I chose Zumba, a dance fitness format. After doing Zumba for several years and getting certified in several Zumba formats, I began to think of how I could merge Zumba, which was so much fun, and Occupational Therapy, my profession. I decided to merge a dance fitness program and an exercise program for people with special needs. What I came up with is Special Edition Dance Fitness. Special Edition Dance Fitness is a program that has been adapted to meet the needs of special populations. Each class may be different depending on class participants’ needs. Generally the class focuses on well-known songs with simplified, low impact choreography. We started with weekly classes and have branched out into the community.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
The biggest challenge we face is getting information about our class to members of the community. We know there’s a need for our class. We just need to let people know we are here!

So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Special Edition Dance Fitness story. Tell us more about the business.
We are an adapted dance fitness program. I modify mainstream dance fitness choreography to meet the special needs of non-mainstream people. People in our class come in all shapes and sizes, including those with intellectual impairment, autism, Down syndrome, non-ambulatory people, cerebral palsy, etc.

Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
Luckily for me, a member of the Zumba studio has a child with Down syndrome. She was kind enough to help me get my class started.

Pricing:

• I try to make out class affordable for everyone. The charge is $5 per class

Contact Info:

• Address: 3111 N Fry
  Katy, TX
• Phone: 2815131570
• Email: sedancefitness@yahoo.com
• Facebook: Special Edition Dance Fitness

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