Goddess Hour - About Us

Not Just Your Average Workout...: If you're like us, you find gyms impersonal and workouts uninspiring. We at Goddess Hour Dance and Fitness Studio have replaced the sterile surroundings of other health clubs with a comfortable and beautiful oasis.

Who says fitness can't be fun? Goddess Hour's programs are designed to:

Invigorate your body through Goddess Hour's imaginative approach to fitness.

Stimulate your mind and maintain motivation with a wide variety of fitness programs. All led by supportive, expert instructors.

Empower your spirit through improved self-confidence, no matter your age, weight, or coordination. Forge new friendships in our relaxed, friendly environments.

We want our clients to embrace all things feminine... As we like to say, “real women have curves... but a goddess knows how to move them!” ™
Founders Connie and Michelle: The Goddess Hour was created by Connie Thornton and Michelle Charles, co-directors of the Sahara Shimmer belly dance troupe. Connie's introduction to fitness through dance started years ago, when, she says “I took an aerobics class. Well, actually I repeatedly joined and dropped an aerobics class. I could hear a neighboring group of women laughing and cheering while my class counted sit-ups. It turns out, it wasn't an aerobics class next door, but a belly dance class. I signed up at once and have never stopped.”

Michelle says this about the Goddess experience: “It is so much fun to watch the transformation that women go through in just a few short weeks. When a session begins, some of the students are naturally tentative and somewhat quiet. By the end of the session, the hair comes down, the spirits go up, and friendships are made. They truly become goddesses in every sense!”