New Mexico’s Top Rated Local® Dance Schools & Studios Award Winner: Studio Nia Santa Fe

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Studio Nia Santa Fe is a 2019 award winner for dance schools and studios in New Mexico!

If you’re looking for a great dance studio to turn to in Santa Fe, look no further than Studio Nia Santa Fe.

Studio Nia Santa Fe has received dozens of reviews with an average rating of 5.00 stars, earning them a stellar Rating Score™ of 89.30 and a 2019 Top Rated Local award for ranking among the top 10 dance school and studios in New Mexico!

Here’s just one of their many five-star reviews:

“This is a wonderful place to dance and to connect with yourself and a community of lovely people. Studio Nia feels very inclusive and nonjudgmental. Their instructors are great; everyone has a little something different to offer. I always leave the studio feeling better than when I entered.” – Jennifer L.

Not Your Average Dance Studio

When asked what makes Studio Nia Santa Fe a different kind of dance studio, the owners, Kelle Rae Oien and Mark Frossard, had this to say:

“Nia is more than a dance class; it is a body, mind and spirit experience.”

They also shared with us that Nia is all about building community. They have classes for athletes, classes for people in wheelchairs and everything in between for all skill levels, body types and financial situations. They offer both regular classes and drop-in classes.

We also asked Kelle and Mark why they do what they do at Studio Nia and how they work to make the world a better place. Here’s their response:

“We believe our business is our life. We are incredibly passionate about bringing health and wellness to people. All of our teachers love what they do, and we would all do it even if we didn’t get paid. Clients come for the community just as much as the classes. We believe that fitness should be fun and build a sustainable mind, body and spirit.”

Building Success Through Dedicated Teachers, Quality Students and a Solid Social Media Presence

Kelle and Mark credit Studio Nia Santa Fe’s strong online reputation to the dedication of their teachers, the quality of their students and their presence on social media.

“We help people find the joy of movement; we welcome them through our doors, and we help them to see their body transform.”

Outside of building a powerful online reputation, Kelle and Mark have grown Studio Nia largely through community involvement:

“We have a community fund that we use to provide the occasional free class. We also do a lot of flash mobs, women’s marches and other community-outreach-type events, and we were voted the most inclusive, LGBTQ-friendly workout facility in Santa Fe.”

They also are big on social media, including Facebook and Instagram, and they post regularly to get people excited about what’s going on.


Congratulations to the team at Studio Nia Santa Fe for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner, and thank you so much, Kelle and Mark, for taking the time to speak with us!

For a dance studio experience like no other, we highly recommend Studio Nia Santa Fe. Visit their website today!

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