Just a passionate chic bearing good fruit rooted in faith + fitness.
What is Gospel Dance + Tone?
Gospel Dance + Tone is an upbeat dance-cardio and bodyweight strengthening workout set to motivational Contemporary and Afro-Caribbean Gospel music. WARNING: This is not your average praise dance experience! It is definitely “exercise in disguise” that’s heavy on the spiritual/healing vibe.
What is Gospel Dance + Tone?
Gospel Dance + Tone is an upbeat dance-cardio and bodyweight strengthening workout set to motivational Contemporary and Afro-Caribbean Gospel music. WARNING: This is not your average praise dance experience! It is definitely “exercise in disguise” that’s heavy on the spiritual/healing vibe.
Who is Marlene?
Marlene, a Houston native, has a diverse background in dance, fitness, and performance, with training from NYU and Hunter College. Named one of Houston Chronicle’s Top Fitness Pros in 2022, she teaches various fitness classes, including Gospel Dance + Tone. Outside of teaching, she enjoys spending time with her dogs and exploring new cuisines.
Who is Marlene?
Marlene, a Houston native, has a diverse background in dance, fitness, and performance, with training from NYU and Hunter College. Named one of Houston Chronicle’s Top Fitness Pros in 2022, she teaches various fitness classes, including Gospel Dance + Tone. Outside of teaching, she enjoys spending time with her dogs and exploring new cuisines.
Founding Scriptures
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.”
Isaiah 61:1-3 NIV“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”
John 15:1-8 NIV“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 NIV
Founding Scriptures
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.”
Isaiah 61:1-3 NIV“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”
John 15:1-8 NIV“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 NIV
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What Our Students Have to Say
The motivational encouragement she brings during workouts is inspiring and motivating to PUSH and FINISH Strong. She is truly a gem! Thank you.
Jaude T.
Student
Her encouragement and enthusiasm are everything!!! She really loves what she does and it not only shows, it's felt! I can't wait to take another spin class with her!!
Lauren K.
Student
Marlene’s workouts have always been a challenge, but what will always push me through would be her encouragement and the Gospel music.
Katherine F.
Student
Marlene’s classes are led with your heart and everyone can see that and feel it!
Khetanya H.
From Houston, TX