Hazel Avila

About

Hazel Avila is an IBBFA Barre-certified instructor and dance artist dedicated to making movement accessible to all. She is currently pursuing her BFA in Multimedia Performing Arts with a concentration in dance and has expanded her training through an independent study program at Broadway Dance Center. Her studies include ballet, contemporary/modern, somatic practices, and diasporic techniques.

Through her freelance business, AVI Technique, Hazel has taught throughout the Bronx and Westchester communities, offering low- to no-cost fitness classes rooted in inclusivity and care. She blends a dancer's artistry with a holistic, embodied approach, creating classes where clients feel creative, strong, balanced, and truly seen.

Hazel's teaching is informed by her research in holistic and embodied movement. She has led movement-exploration sessions that merge fitness, dance, and mindfulness, helping students reconnect with their bodies and move with intention. Her philosophy weaves together breath, somatic awareness, and community so that each session goes beyond the barre and into everyday life.

Whether you're brand new to fitness or a seasoned mover, Hazel meets you exactly where you are.