Check out Pittsburgh Rockstar Instructor Tara! This BollyX heroine is a group fitness extraordinaire and helped pioneer BollyX in Pennsylvania. Read more about Tara in our interview with her below!

Q: Tell us about yourself – what do you do when you’re not teaching? What are your hobbies? What other formats do you teach? Give us a little on your background.

A:If I am not teaching you will find me with my husband of 2 1/2 years, Nick or my 2 dogs Ceasar (a Scottish Terrier) and Cali (a Yorkshire Terrier). I have a 17 year old son, Brayden, who will be a senior in high school this fall. I am also certified in Les Mills Body Pump, so if I am not teaching BollyX, you will find me teaching Body Pump. I started taking group fitness classes about 10 years ago and loved it! My instructor at the time wanted me to get certified in Body Pump, but never had the time since I was a single mom and my son played every sport possible. So a few years ago, Brayden was unfortunately injured playing lacrosse and was out for 3 months. I saw that as my opportunity to get certified and to teach a class here and there. Last year I was looking to expand my certifications and get a cardio class added to my list. I came across BollyX, took a class and fell in love!

Q: How would you describe BollyX in one word?

A: Dynamite! BollyX is a high energy class!

Q: What is your favorite part of BollyX class?

A: I seriously cannot pick one favorite part; I love every minute of the class!!!

Q: How has working with BollyX changed you or your lifestyle?

A: I love all the new people I am meeting and getting to introduce them to BollyX and the music. It has also introduced me to awesome music from Bollywood!

Q: How long have you been with BollyX?

A: Since October 2015

Q: What is your favorite BollyX song to teach?

A: Boss and Lungi Dance. It’s a crowd favorite as well!

Q: Where do you teach BollyX?

A: YMCA’s in downtown Pittsburgh