Courtnay Mariani DanceBody Co-Founder

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Courtnay Mariani

A lifelong performer with over 10 years in the fitness industry, Courtnay is responsible for strategic operations, programming, and trainer development. With vast expertise in both dance and fitness practices, she joined DanceBody in 2013 and shifted her focus to infrastructure development as COO and co-founder. With a mission to empower others, Courtnay leads her sought after classes with tough love, sweat, and pure athleticism.

Blog posts

  • DanceBody BodyBands: A New Way to Move
    DanceBody BodyBands: A New Way to Move

    Dance fitness is just like any other sport---the muscles, tendons, and ligaments work together to perform at athletic levels. Except, unlike sports, dance is an opportunity to connect with your body’s...


  • The Truth About DanceBody Sculpt Classes
    The Truth About DanceBody Sculpt Classes

    Looking for a DanceBody…without all the dance cardio? Look no further than our Sculpt class - the best full total body sculpt workout. Prepare to feel muscles you didn’t even know...


  • What to Expect from Your First DanceBody Class
    What to Expect from Your First DanceBody Class

    Whether it’s a Signature, Sculpt, or Hip Hop Hits class, when you enter a DanceBody studio for the very first time you'll be greeted by a brightly lit interior, friendly faces, and the...