I let the music move me. I perform the song. I think that’s what my students really like.
Kellie Faulkner

Kellie Faulkner, a former professional film and television actress with a rich background in musical theater, has emerged as a renowned fitness instructor, captivating the hearts of students for more than a decade. Her unique blend of musicality, a fervent passion for performance, unwavering athleticism, and an unmatched energy have garnered accolades, making “Zumba with Kellie” a North Shore favorite.
Since obtaining her Zumba® instructor license in 2008, Kellie’s journey has been one of relentless self-improvement and expansion. Following her own advice to embrace challenges and push boundaries, she incorporated Zumba® Toning into her repertoire in 2011, followed by STRONG Nation™ in 2018 and CIRCL Mobility™ in 2023. Not content with stopping there, Kellie is currently enrolled in Plates® by Zumba, aspiring to become a certified nutrition coach—a testament to her dedication to holistic well-being.
Kellie’s classes are meticulously designed to propel her students to new heights, ensuring peak mental and physical performance while delivering an exhilarating, unparalleled experience through music and dance. Her dedication to curating the perfect music set for each class exemplifies her commitment to excellence. Seamlessly transitioning from one song to the next and orchestrating choreography of escalating intensity, Kellie shatters the monotony of repetitive movements and silence, ensuring every class is fun, yet challenging.
Join Kellie in her mission to empower individuals to reach their full potential, one dance step at a time.
I’ve been taking Zumba classes for over 5 years and have experienced many different instructors, but what makes me more motivated and excited for Kellie’s class is that she always changes up her routine and is constantly challenging us. Kellie’s workouts do show results. I’m not bored in her class, the music is always changing and the hour goes by very fast.
Judi M.