Welcome to
Santa Monica Dance Fitness!
Santa Monica Dance Fitness offers joyful, accessible movement experiences designed to build strength, confidence, and community. From weekly classes to our upcoming (temporarily on pause), we create supportive spaces where women can move, connect, and feel good — babies always welcome. Our mission is to make fitness more inclusive, meeting you where you are and celebrating strength in all its forms.
We are very excited to transition into a prenatal and postnatal fitness and strength-specific focus. Stay tuned!
What to Expect-
This is a 45-minute, thoughtfully paced dance class designed to support both caregiver and baby.
5-minute check-in
5 minutes of gentle warm-up
30 minutes of guided, low-impact, baby-safe dance movement
10 minutes of active stretching and grounding, with opportunities to engage with your baby
Throughout the entire class, seated options and movement variations are always available for moms who need to rest or support their healing bodies. Participants are encouraged to listen to their bodies and move at their own pace.
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Caring for a baby can feel isolating, which is why community is a core part of this class. Mommy & Me Dance is designed to create a welcoming space where caregivers can connect with other parents while carving out intentional time for themselves and their baby. Through shared movement, music, and dance, this class fosters meaningful connection, support, and a sense of belonging during an important stage of parenthood.
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Classes are led by Head Trainer Shira Math, who brings over 12 years of experience in professional dance, group fitness, personal training, and postpartum fitness training. Parents are guided by an instructor who understands that everybody—and every recovery journey—is different. Shira emphasizes safe, adaptable movement, encouraging participants to move at their own pace and ability. The focus is on joy, not perfection, with the belief that when joy leads the way, wellness naturally follows.
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This class is grounded in respect, inclusivity, and care. All caregivers and babies are welcome, regardless of identity, race, background, or ability. We are committed to providing a non-discriminatory, affirming space where everyone feels seen, supported, and safe to move in their own way. Differences are honored, accessibility is prioritized, and community is built through mutual respect and shared experience.
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Community doesn’t end when class does. Follow-up is always encouraged, and feedback is warmly welcomed. We value open communication and invite caregivers to share their experiences, questions, or suggestions. Your input helps us continue to create classes that are responsive, supportive, and aligned with the needs of our community. Please reach out directly to SHIRAEMATH@GMAIL.COM
Mommy & Me: Babywearing Dance Class (0–18 months)
LOCATION: SANTA MONICA, HOLBROOK PARK
DATE: THURSDAY 1/8/2026 10:00 AM
This joyful, low-impact, 45-minute dance class is designed for moms and caregivers with babies ages 0–18 months, using front-wear baby carriers so little ones stay close while you move.
Classes focus on gentle, rhythmic movement, simple dance combinations, and musical exploration, supporting bonding, community connection, and positive early childhood development through music and motion.
For moms who are still healing postpartum, a seated option is always available. Participants may remain seated on their mat and follow modified movements, allowing for engagement and community without overstressing the body.
This class is inclusive, supportive, and judgment-free, meeting each parent exactly where they are. Whether you’re ready to move more or simply want to be in a room with other moms and babies.
Benefits include:
Safe, low-impact movement for postpartum bodies
Music and motion that support early development
Babywearing for closeness and ease
Community and connection with other parents
No dance experience required. Just come as you are! Please bring your baby carrier and mat.
Mommy & Me: Babywearing Dance Class (0–18 months)
LOCATION: SANTA MONICA, HOLBROOK PARK
DATE AND TIME: Saturday! 1/3/2026 9:00 AM
This joyful, low-impact, 45-minute dance class is designed for moms and caregivers with babies ages 0–18 months, using front-wear baby carriers so little ones stay close while you move.
Classes focus on gentle, rhythmic movement, simple dance combinations, and musical exploration, supporting bonding, community connection, and positive early childhood development through music and motion.
For moms who are still healing postpartum, a seated option is always available. Participants may remain seated on their mat and follow modified movements, allowing for engagement and community without overstressing the body.
This class is inclusive, supportive, and judgment-free, meeting each parent exactly where they are. Whether you’re ready to move more or simply want to be in a room with other moms and babies.
Benefits include:
Safe, low-impact movement for postpartum bodies
Music and motion that support early development
Babywearing for closeness and ease
Community and connection with other parents
No dance experience required. Just come as you are! Please bring your baby carrier and mat.
meet your instructors
Shira Math
Shira is the Head Trainer and founder of Santa Monica Dance Fitness, bringing over 12 years of experience in professional dance, group fitness, personal training, and postpartum fitness. Her approach centers on safe, adaptable movement that meets everybody where they are. Shira believes in leading with joy over perfection, creating classes that feel empowering, inclusive, and supportive. When joy is prioritized, wellness naturally follows.
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