MEET OUR AMAZING INSTRUCTORS!
Nathan Blake
Nathan Blake is a dancer, choreographer, and international fitness instructor with over 30 years of experience. Having performed and taught in over 30 countries, he holds a Performing Arts degree from Hofstra University. Best known for his Zumba routines, Blake now leads his own brand of fitness dance, the "Blake Experience," blending genres like Amapiano, Afrobeats, 90’s Hip-Hop, Latin, and Disco.
A passionate advocate for movement, he also teaches dance for people with Parkinson's and volunteers for causes like the Heart Association and Cancer Society. Driven by a love for teaching, Blake focuses on bringing joy and mental well-being to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Desiree Durand
Desiree’s passion for health and fitness has always been a guiding force in her life. Her love for working out inspired her to share her enthusiasm with others, motivating them on their own fitness journeys. She holds certifications in Zumba, group fitness, PiYo Strength, and TurboKick.
Desiree leads dynamic HIIT classes that transform workouts into energetic, music-driven experiences. The moment the music starts, her class comes alive, blending movement, choreography, and a carefully-curated playlist to make exercise feel effortless and fun.
For Desiree, the greatest reward is seeing her students find joy in movement while taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle. Her ultimate goal is to promote well-being and positivity, creating a space where fitness feels empowering and uplifting.
Sharon Epstein
Sharon has a Master’s of Science degree in Dance Movement Therapy. She is also a Yoga Alliance certified teacher and educator. Sharon loves participating as a guest teacher with Dance Party for Parkinson’s, Inc, leading classes on Long Island at the Mid Island JCC in Plainview and at the Sid Jacobson JCC in Greenvale.
Sharon is on faculty with the Mark Morris Dance Group's Dance for PD program based in Brooklyn, NY where she can be found teaching classes at the inpatient PD program at Northwell, Glen Cove Hospital.
Karen Ferby-Guy
Karen began her dance training at Springfield College in Massachusetts under Frank Hatchett and continued her studies in New York City with Nat Horne, while also taking classes at the Alvin Ailey School and Steps. While earning her MA in Education, Karen danced with the African dance company Liberation Ensemble and performed with Dance EPIC (Educators and Performers In Concert).
She has been teaching dance to children and adults since 1976 and recently retired from the Manhasset public schools, where she worked as a Special Education teacher and served as Director of the After-School Dance program.
Tali Tadmor
Tali Tadmor is an enthusiastic and dedicated dance teacher with a proven ability to enhance students' skills. She began tap dancing at age 3 and trained for over 15 years with a former Rockette, focusing on tap and jazz. Tali holds a master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Hofstra University and has developed dance programs for diverse age groups. Certified in Zumba Gold, she is passionate about leading Dance Party for Parkinson’s classes. Known for her work with Nathan Blake, Tali teaches Blake Experience masterclasses worldwide.
Her teaching journey has taken her from students across the U.S. to the Baba Yaya Dance Company at the University of Cape Town. Tali is deeply committed to using dance to support those with Parkinson's and Frontotemporal Dementia, believing it can improve physical and emotional well-being. Her passion for dance and connection with others fuels her advocacy for the transformative power of movement.