soft focus is a place where professionals, amateurs, beginners, and hobbyists alike can find a spot on the studio floor together. soft focus is an inclusive space for all bodies. And soft focus is a safe opportunity to leave a bad day behind, or turn a great day into an excellent one.

I love dance because it’s an excellent tool for healing, and a fantastic way to mindfully connect with your body without bringing spirituality into the room. Every soft focus warm-up also incorporates a barre workout, stretching, and somatic exercises to help release stress and tension. That being said, you know your own needs best, so I will never expect you to do a movement if it doesn’t feel good. It’s always my goal to have you feeling more confident and in-control of your own body at the end of every session.

I’m critically acclaimed choreographer with over two decades of professional experience behind me. My very first job was teaching dance, and I grew up dancing competitively, so the studio has always been a second home for me. Whether you’re an ex-dancer who is looking to come back to their craft, a beginner looking to diversify their workout routine, or a professional looking for a low-key-drama-free movement experience, I would be so happy to see you in-studio!

- Maarika