​Latin Heat Moves (LHM) was created as part of an all-in-one solution to help instructors setup, recruit, and manage their classes. All they have to do is show up, teach, and go home! LHM handles the rest, from space bookings and logistics to class management and promotion.
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We are currently testing new places to expand and offer our classes.
ABOUT US
Meet the Owner
​Latin Heat Moves is the flagship class within LHM Ventures, a small business that Melinda launched to support instructors who prefer to focus on their art rather than running a business. It manages all aspects beyond the class including marketing, sales, operations, accounting, customer service, community management, and more, and opens the door for instructors to scale and grow, because they deserve it.
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This initiative stems from Melinda's superpower of lifting others up and celebrating people of all backgrounds through her passion for music, dance, and community. After leaving Google in 2024, Melinda is grateful for the opportunity to pursue this dream, and is excited to see where it can go.
Melinda comes from long career as a marketing & ad exec. Despite growing up in a less diverse neighborhood, she's been drawn to latin music and dance since she was a little girl. She took many Zumba classes but they felt more like a "workout" and she wanted something more fun, more dance-y. Then she met our inaugural instructor Andrew, whose passion lies is in teaching (not running a business), and... voila!
Andrew comes from an extensive background in Latin dance instruction as well as choreography for Latin and Ballroom rhythms. Since 2010, he has taught at numerous gym locations across NJ and NY with a natural talent that is unquestionable -- during his long tenure at LA Fitness, their CEO called to congratulate him on being their highest attended class in the country, and we are lucky to have him with us.
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Fueled by his love for music and passion for dancing, Andrew brings an exciting and fun workout that incorporates high intensity cardio with rhythmic dance moves. He wants people of all ages and backgrounds to just have FUN, and get a workout in the process.​