Laugh, dance, sweat, and repeat. That was the unspoken mantra at PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT’s Zumba party hosted by talented singer/songwriter Melanie Fiona. Teen girls from all over New York City gathered at The Ailey Extension on Sunday, April 27th to bust a move with the R&B recording artist and learn her fitness secrets.

Fitness instructor Karen Arceneaux turned up the heat with a fast-paced Zumba class filled with Latin, hip hop, and R&B hits. 50 young women, including teen model The Cleopatra Lee, were exposed to new dance moves throughout the fun workout.

“We were completely drenched after that sweat session,” says PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT / SWEAT MAKES CENTS founder Aeshia DeVore Branch. “Music has a sneaky way of keeping us motivated during exercise.”

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