CANDICE CAVANAUGH Owner, Director, Teacher

Candice is a certified fitness instructor through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and a certified personal trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She also studied dance for over a decade. Candice was proud to be WIVB-TV’s "Fitness Expert" and Artvoice’s fitness columnist; both for two years! Candice is happily married to Greg (The Fit Physique’s "behind the scenes" guy) and proud mom of Charlie!

Sheri Kessel, Kari Cannata, and Kelley Lewandowski   Desk, Customer Service, Circuit Training Attendants

Sheri, Kari, and Kelley help make what makes The Fit Physique so special, happen! They’re the cheery voices on the phone, the handwriting on your mail, and the answers to your questions. Students themselves at The Fit Physique (and Kelley and Sheri’s daughters!), Sheri, Kari, and Kelley know and understand all the particulars of what keeps The Fit Physique running so smoothly and happily. They are Candice’s right arm and are glad to be of service to all students at The Fit Physique!

AIMEE KINSLEY Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop Instructor

Aimee studied theatrical tap, jazz, and ballet for ten years through a variety of studios and instructors; including Betty Rogers, Debonaire, David DeMarie, and Darlene Ceglia’s Dance Project. She has participated in regional and national group competitions, including Dance America, receiving many awards. Aimee has also performed in various charity events, telethons, fundraisers, and Curtain Up! Amazingly, Aimee’s full-time job is being one of Buffalo’s few female firefighters!

SHERI KESSEL CardioDance, Step Aerobics, Yoga, and BodySculpting Instructor

Sheri has proudly taught fitness at The Fit Physique for over 7 years. She is a certified fitness instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She danced in the Rochester area, and has been involved in various dance and drama productions. As well as being a singer, drummer, and hairstylist, Sheri is also happily married to Jim and the proud mom of Hannah and Leah.

MICHELLE SILVERBLATT  Tap, Jazz, Social Dance, and Mommy and Me Instructor

Michelle enjoys her time at The Fit Physique as both a dance instructor and a fitness student. With a master’s degree in interdisciplinary arts for children, and bachelor’s degrees in elementary and special education, Michelle is pleased to be putting all three of her degrees to good use! She is the administrator for The Arts Experience; a program which offers visual art, dance, music, theatre, and creative writing to adults with developmental disabilities. Michelle loves choreographing musicals for schools and community theatre. As for herself, she acts, sings, and dances. She has studied dance since the age of three and is trained in tap, jazz, and ballet. Michelle is a seasoned dance instructor for both children and adults.

KANDI SORDETTO Tap Instructor

Kandi brings many years of dance experience to The Fit Physique! She trained at Lorraine Goddard for 14 years, and was a tap assistant there. She has paticipated in numerous dance competitions, and was an All-American Cheerleader for four years. Kandi enjoys ice skating, crafts, and gardening in her spare time. She is happily married to Anthony and busy mom of Serena and Gabrielle, who also dance at The Fit Physique! Kandi welcomed her new baby Anthony to the family this summer!!

MARRE KINSLEY Tap Instructor

Dancing since age 3, Marre took a significant break from the art throughout her adolescence. Never losing her love of dance, she resumed her training as an adult. Marre has danced with Betty Rogers, David DeMarie, and Darlene Ceglia, but received her most extensive training with her daughters, continuing through the present at The Fit Physique. Marre works professionally as a Surgical Assistant in the dental field. Marre is extremely excited to be teaching again this year for the Fit Physique. She shares much experience, knowledge, energy, and the love of dance with her students!

AMANDA WATSON  Ballet and Pilates Instructor, Circuit Training Attendant

Amanda brings over 15 years of dance experience to The Fit Physique! She studied tap, jazz, and ballet with various instructors, all having very different styles. She began her training at Michelle Merwin Dance Arts, and from there moved on to advanced classes at Tonawanda Dance Arts and Darlene Ceglia’s Dance Project. While dancing at Dance Project, she participated in many regional competitions and workshops, and performed at Curtain Up! Amanda graduated from the Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School in 2006, where she completed examinations in tap, jazz, and ballet. She is excited to be teaching at The Fit Physique and looks forward to sharing her love and knowledge of dance with her students.

CARLY BLAIR  Ballet Instructor

Carly Blair has been attending the Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet and Dance Arts for the past 12 years. She is a member of the Lisa Taylor Dancers Performance Group, and has performed in a number of ballets including Peter and the Wolf, Hansel and Gretel, Les Patineur, Fox Hunt, Testify to Love, On Eagles Wings, and several others. Carly has passed four Cecchetti student exams, and in the fall will begin to study for her Grade 5 and Grade 1 Teacher’s exams. She loves teaching and has been teaching and assisting dance classes since the age of nine. Although Carly has focused most of her attention on ballet, she enjoys studying other types of dance such as character, modern, jazz, hip hop, and liturgical. She is looking forward to her first year as a teacher at The Fit Physique, and can’t wait to get the year started!

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