Rathna Ramani has been teaching Doonya: The Bollywood Workout since 2016, and her love for fitness, Bollywood, and dance is impossible to miss from the moment class begins. As an ACE Certified group fitness instructor, she guides students through a high-intensity interval training program that draws on a rich variety of dance styles and steps from across South Asia, with every routine designed to target a major muscle group through innovative choreography and weighted movements.

Her students say it best: “Rathna is so full of energy and keeps the class motivated constantly. Good music, great workout and super fun class!”
Come ready to dance, come ready to sweat, and come ready to have the time of your life.

Nisha Singh completed her formal Doonya instructor training in 2018 and has been bringing Bollywood-inspired movement to students ever since. From regular classes and private lessons to corporate events and community gatherings across Washington, DC, Nisha has built a reputation for showing up with energy, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of heart.

Step into her class and you will find exactly that: high-energy cardio, full-body conditioning, and non-stop encouragement from start to finish.

Emani Kelley brings contagious energy, thoughtful movement, and an inclusive spirit to every class. A longtime member of the Zumba community and certified since 2023, she builds playlists and routines that celebrate global rhythms, spanning Latin, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, and Afrobeats, into classes that are as challenging as they are fun.

All fitness levels are welcome in Emani’s class. She creates a space where everyone feels seen, empowered, and free to move with joy and confidence at their own pace. As a former competitive runner and lifelong mover, she knows what it means to push yourself, and that understanding shows up in every routine.

Beyond the studio, Emani holds a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins and works full-time in public health, driven by the belief that any movement is good movement. That philosophy is impossible to miss in her teaching. Originally from Southern California, she has called DC home since 2024. Outside of MINT, you can find her baking, trying new restaurants, or exploring the outdoors with a good playlist playing.

Fernando Lozada brings authentic Latino energy and cultural depth to every Zumba class at MINT. What started as a “front row diva” passion evolved into a mission: creating transformative fitness experiences where participants forget they’re working out and simply celebrate movement.

Rooted in his Latino heritage, Fernando teaches the four core Zumba rhythms—Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Reggaeton—with the soul and feeling that comes from having these dances in his DNA. His classes aren’t just workouts; they’re fiestas where stress stays at the door and joy takes center stage.

Fernando believes in meeting beginners exactly where they are, reminding students that mastery comes with practice and every class is a chance to connect more deeply with the rhythm.

Nikki White has been a certified Zumba instructor for over 15 years, and her love of dance and movement goes back even further. From choreographing and performing with tap dancing groups in high school and college to falling in love with salsa, merengue, and bachata while living in South America, Nikki has spent a lifetime immersed in the joy of dance.

That journey shows up in every class she teaches. Nikki choreographs to reggaeton, pop, Afro-Caribbean, and Latin music, blending global rhythms into a high-cardio, total body dance workout that leaves you energized and wanting more.

All levels are welcome. Come unleash your inner dancer.