Come As You Are
You do not need to arrive strong, flexible, experienced, or confident. We will meet you where you are.
Welcome to Work It Dance and Fitness
Come for the Classes. Stay for How You Feel.
Work It is more than a dance and fitness studio. It is a community where people come to move, laugh, build confidence, challenge themselves, and feel genuinely supported.
Since 2010
Proudly serving South Norwalk
Black Woman-Owned
Local and family-owned
All Humans Welcome
Movement, community, and confidence
Unique classes brought people through our doors.
The community made Work It something much bigger.
How Work It Began
We wanted to create the kind of fitness studio we could not find anywhere else.
In 2010, Michelle and Tony opened Work It in the heart of South Norwalk with one goal: to offer unique dance and fitness experiences that felt nothing like a traditional big-box gym.
What developed was much more meaningful. Work It became a diverse community of people who encourage one another, celebrate progress, and make movement something to look forward to.
People may first discover us because they are curious about pole, dance, strength, flexibility, or a private experience. They stay because they feel empowered, supported, challenged, confident, and appreciated.
EXPLORE OUR CLASSESWhat Makes Work It Different?
We believe fitness should feel personal, encouraging, exciting, and worth looking forward to.
Be Challenged and Supported
We want you to surprise yourself while knowing that your instructor is there to guide and encourage you.
Find Joy in Movement
Exercise does not have to feel like punishment. It can be expressive, playful, empowering, and fun.
Belong to a Community
This is a place where people uplift one another, celebrate progress, and feel seen and appreciated.
Our Mission
To Make Movement Something You Look Forward to Again.
Through unique, welcoming dance and fitness experiences, we help people build strength, confidence, self-expression, connection, and joy while having fun along the way.
Meet the Owners
Work It is locally and personally owned by Michelle and Tony, who remain actively involved in the studio.
Co-Founder • Creative Force • Instructor
Michelle
Michelle brings decades of professional dance, fitness, performance, coaching, and competition experience to Work It. She is also a breast cancer survivor who understands the power of movement, resilience, and community on a deeply personal level.
- Former New England Patriots Cheerleader
- Professional dancer and aerial artist
- Award-winning professional pole competitor
- Competition coach and professional judge
- National fitness media and video experience
Co-Founder • Behind-the-Scenes Problem Solver
Tony
Tony helps keep Work It moving behind the scenes. From business operations and studio maintenance to encouragement and occasional dancing, his support has been part of Work It from the beginning.
- Multiple-business owner
- Certified X-Pert pole fitness instructor
- Studio problem solver and motivator
- Co-founder and longtime supporter of the Work It community
There Is a Place for You Here.
Work It brings together people with different backgrounds, bodies, goals, personalities, and levels of experience. What connects us is the willingness to try, support one another, and keep growing.
Some people arrive looking for a workout. Others want confidence, self-expression, friendship, stress relief, or a challenge that feels exciting again. Whatever brings you through the door, we want you to leave feeling stronger and glad you came.
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Ready to Discover What Your Body Can Do?
Come as you are. We’ll help you find the class, challenge, and community that feels right for you.