
1 YEAR STRONG IN OUR NEW HOME.

Your new routine starts now
High intensity. Beat-driven. Full body power. Monday’s 6:15 a.m. to start strong and stay strong.
Upcoming events
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ZUMBA B1 TRAINING 8.17.25
We’re excited to announce another (B1) Zumba®️ Instructor Training!
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a licensed Zumba®️ Instructor or know someone, now is the perfect time. Use the discount code on the flyer to save on your registration reserve your spot.
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3rd Annual Smillow Cancer Fundraiser 8.30.25
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Smilow Cancer Fundraiser!
We’re proud to partner with the Closer to Free Ride benefiting Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. Come out for a day of energy, dance, and community as we raise funds for cancer research and patient care. Every donation goes directly to the cause let’s make an impact together!


















AMENITIES
At Simply Fit Junkies, we’re always expanding our amenities to meet the needs of our community. Something you’d like to see added to our list? Submit a request.
Protein Bar
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Personalized nutrition plans
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Fitness challenges
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Specialty Classes
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Yoga
Group Fitness classes
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Monthly memberships
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Personal 1:1 Coaching
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Free boot camp
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Free Parking
Meet the Team
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Raul
NASM Certified Personal Trainer + Nutrition Coach
Specialties: Strength, endurance, muscle building, mobility, nutrition
Experience: 10+ years; former DII wrestler
Certifications: NASM Personal Trainer, NASM Nutrition Coach
Fun Fact: “I played double base for 7 years!”
Classes: HIIT – Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
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Aline
Licensed in Zumba, Zumba Gold, COMMIT Dance Fitness + Group Fitness
Specialties: Cardio Dance Fitness
Experience: Teaching since 2016
Certifications: AFAA Group Fitness, Zumba B1, Zumba Gold, MixxedFit, Commit dance fitness
Fun Fact: Loves gardening and relaxing with coloring books
Classes: Cardio Dance Fitness Tuesday’s 5:30p
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Dana
Certified Spin Instructor
Specialties: Spin, rhythm-based cycling
Experience: 1 year
Certifications: Spin
Fun Fact: Loves party vibes and bike choreography
Classes: Rhythm & Ride Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
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Odessa
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Specialties: Dance fitness, cycling, strength, barre, kickboxing
Experience: 10+ Extensive background in teaching + RN at VA hospital
Certifications: AFAA Group Fitness, Zumba B1, Zumba Gold, Aqua Zumba, Zumba Step, Zumba Toning, Spin, MixxedFit, Turn Up, Strong Nation, Barre Above, Mat Pilates, Les Mills (various formats)
Fun Fact: Die-hard football fan
Classes: Zumba Toning, Mat Pilates Sundays
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Sasha
I’m Sasha, I am an 8th-grade educator with a Master’s in Special Education, based in NY and reside in CT. Balancing roles as a teacher, wife, mother, and fitness enthusiast, dance and fitness have been my passion and joy. Fitness has been my go-to for resetting my routine, finding peace, and bringing me happiness. My journey into fitness began in 2017, and I took it seriously after the birth of my son. I became a Zumba instructor in 2020, inspired and encouraged by friends and other fitness instructors. Fun Fact: I enjoy hiking, pencil sketching, or reading self-improvement books in my spare time.
Certifications/Licenses: AFFA Group Fitness, Zumba B1, Zumba Gold, Zumba Kids & Kids Jr, Circl Mobility, Spin, Mixxedfit Dance Fitness, Personal training, and Nutrition Coach,
Current Schedule:
Core & Glutes Tuesday’s 7:15p
Rhythm & Ride Thursday’s 5:30p
Fit Camp Thursday’s 7:15 pm
Core & Glutes Saturdays 10:00 am
Available for Personal Training upon request
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Aliyah
My name is Aliyah and I have been a group Fitness Instructor for 4 years now. I teach Turn Up Dance Fitness, Pound and Xtreme Hip-Hop Step. I am also certified in COMMIT and MixxedFit Dance Fitness. Fun Fact: I love being outdoors with my pup and I am a medical assistant during the day.
Certifications/Licenses: Pound Fitness, Xtreme Hip Hop Step, Turn Up Dance Fitness, MixxedFit Dance Fitness, and COMMIT Dance Fitness
Current Schedule: Thursdays
6:15 pm MixxedFit Dance Fitness
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Carolyn
My name is Carolyn. Born January 26th, raised in Monroe, NY 50 miles from NYC. I am certifications include CPR, AED, ZUMBA, ZUMBA STEP, and AFAA-GFI. In 1995 I was a cheerleader. 1988, showing an eye for choreography. I was a dancer. In 2005, I was a radio announcer. In 2009, I tried to join the NYPD. In 2012, I was diagnosed with a blood disorder and found myself in Connecticut. In 2015 I found myself in a Zumba class. As a zumba instructor I've never felt more alive. Fun Fact: I was a radio announcer for K104
Certifications/Licenses: AFFA Group Fitness, Zumba B1, Zumba Step, and Mixxedfit Dance Fitness
Current Schedule:
Mondays
5:30pm Zumba
Wednesday’s
6:15pm Zumba Collab
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Raven
Hi, my name is Raven V. Watson. I am a native of Waterbury, Connecticut, and an active ZIN member, certified in Zumba B1, B3, Zumba Kids, and Kids Jr. I have been teaching for three years. I currently work at the Greater Waterbury YMCA, where I teach Family Zumba classes on Saturdays for children and adults. I am also the acting Supervisor for Simply Fit Junkies Dance + Fitness Studio in Watertown, CT, where I teach Zumba on Wednesdays. Fun Fact: I am a dog mom
Certifications/Licenses: Zumba B1, Zumba Kids, Kids J.r, and Mixxedfit Dance Fitness
Current Schedule: Wednesday’s
6:15pm Zumba Collab
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Sophy
Current schedule:
Wednesday’s 7:30 pm Yoga
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