Dance studio to offer yoga with a smile

Stacy LaMatta wants to provide a yoga class for non-yoga people. “I want to make yoga appealing for more people,” she said. “Anyone can do yoga, but many times people don't like something about the class they tried.”

LaMotta has 35 years of fitness-related experience, 15 years of teaching yoga. In addition, she has been a personal trainer, health and wellness coach, medical exercise specialist, and also has Pilates training.

Her class is traditional yoga poses arranged so the movements flow together to the upbeat sounds of classic rock music. LaMotta said her yoga makes the participants feel good from the inside out.

The classes will be held at Rehoboth Beach Dance & Company, a studio located in the Rehoboth Marketplace shopping center with Michy's and Weis. LaMotta said the space is convenient to many area communities and there is free parking. Studio owner Christa Pardocchi is excited to add LaMotta's classes to the studio's offerings.

Pardocchi offers classes for all ages. “Dancing and movement are my love,” she said. “My goal is to get more people moving.” Pardocchi has owned the studio for two years and offers ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, tai chi and Friday night fever, a social and fun class. Pardocchi said the studio is a place to find happiness and meet new friends while developing and refining dance skills.

Yoga schedule

Fit Yoga Flow (some experience recommended) 7-8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Yoga with Smile (all levels) 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday and 8:15-9:15 a.m. Friday

On Monday, July 31, and Tuesday, Aug. 1, classes will be free. Classes are held at Rehoboth Beach Dance & Company, 19287 Miller Road, Rehoboth Beach. For information, call 302-245-4262 or email stacylamotta77@gmail.com.