Viva Dance & Fitness Center for the Arts

Viva Dance & Fitness Center for the Arts Viva! Dance Center for the Arts Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center dedicated to cultural arts.

Viva is made up of a collaborative group of dance companies that provide an all-inclusive dance experience accessible to inner-city families. Kelvia's journey to founding the Viva Dance & Fitness Center for the Arts (VD&FC) is a testament to her determination and passion for dance. Despite being told she couldn't be a professional dancer due to chronic joint problems, Kelvia became a skilled Ballr

oom and Latin dance instructor and Middle Eastern Dance Artist. In 2012, she started teaching at Viva Z Fitness, launching a kids' outreach class and creating the CT Kids/Teens Belly dance team. Kelvia's mission was to empower young girls and instill self-confidence through belly dance. This vision grew into the VD&FC, a noncompetitive community center offering diverse dance classes for all ages, promoting self-esteem, self-expression, and physical fitness. The Female Empowerment and Enrichment program, starting in 2013, teaches the positive use of femininity, cultural education, and socialization, expanding to adults as well. The VD&FC also focuses on community outreach and giving back. They've undertaken numerous philanthropic initiatives, including hurricane relief, fundraising for families overseas, summer dance camps, dance sponsorships, food drives, and free community dance days. In 2020, they transitioned to online classes during the pandemic, maintaining their commitment to accessibility and family bonding through dance. Reopening in 2021, they continue their community projects. The VD&FC stands out as a place of healing and creativity, embracing all who seek refuge in dance. They offer a wide range of dance genres, with a primary focus on empowering young girls and providing a safe, nurturing environment. The Middle Eastern Dance Academy within the center has become a hub for professional belly dance training in Connecticut, with international guest artists contributing to its success. What people enjoy most about Viva is its community-centric approach. They are a supportive village, offering sponsorships, scholarships, and fundraising programs to make dance accessible to all. The center operates as more than just a dance studio, serving as an after-school program and a hub for artistic expression and personal growth.

NEW SERIES! NEW CLASSES! FRESH START! Join us this week as we kick off our pre-summer 6wk dance bash!! To enroll visit o...
05/02/2026

NEW SERIES! NEW CLASSES! FRESH START!
Join us this week as we kick off our pre-summer 6wk dance bash!!

To enroll visit our website: www.vivadancefitness.com
Or text: 203-691-8121

Bomba is alive here at Viva!! Join Movimiento Cultural Afro Continental, Inc. NEW SERIES kicks off THIS week!! Now is th...
05/02/2026

Bomba is alive here at Viva!! Join Movimiento Cultural Afro Continental, Inc. NEW SERIES kicks off THIS week!! Now is the perfect time to start! We are have a place for YOU in the Batey!

REMINDER!! Tonight, we have a special workshop with Maestra Brenda Cepeda! PLEASE NOTES: class times are adjusted to ac...
04/07/2026

REMINDER!! Tonight, we have a special workshop with Maestra Brenda Cepeda!
PLEASE NOTES: class times are adjusted to accommodate the multiple workshops!!

Bomba Kids 6pm
Adults 101 Bomba 7pm
Advanced Bomba 8:00pm

Bomba Master Class with Brendaliz Cepeda, this Tuesday, April 7th. Bomba Kids - 6pm, Adults 101 Bomba - 7pm, Advance Bomba 8pm. inbox me or email at [email protected]

01/30/2026

๐….๐‹.๐˜. ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค at Viva โ€” what a beautiful journey it was. โœจ๐ŸŒธ
This reel captures the heart of our 10th Annual F.L.Y. Week โ€” a week where we celebrated our students, their growth, their courage, and their commitment to showing up for themselves. ๐Ÿ’–

From powerful movement to quiet breakthroughs, laughter, sweat, and shared confidence โ€” every moment reminded us why we dance, why we gather, and why community matters.

To every student who showed up, tried something new, and chose themselves: we see you, we celebrate you, and we are so proud of you. ๐ŸŒท

Stay Tuned for the next one FEBRUARY 9-14, 2026 !!! Thank you for making F.L.Y. Week unforgettable. Until then, keep flying. ๐Ÿฆ‹

Send a message to learn more

Did you know? ๐Ÿ‘€ As West Havenโ€™s local community arts center, Viva Dance & Fitness proudly offers a year-round discount o...
01/05/2026

Did you know? ๐Ÿ‘€

As West Havenโ€™s local community arts center, Viva Dance & Fitness proudly offers a year-round discount on any regularly priced program for First Responders, Students, and Seniors. ๐Ÿคฉ

Below is a flyer you can share with your organizations, departments, and peer groups who may qualify.

Help us spread the word and make arts, wellness, and movement more accessible to our community.

๐‘Š๐‘’โ€™๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘™๐‘’๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” 11 ๐‘Ž๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘ง๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘ฆ๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘  - ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐˜๐Ž๐”โ€™๐‘๐„ ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘ฃ๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘‘! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจJoin us at ๐•๐ข๐ฏ๐š ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž & ๐…๐ข๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐€๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ for our 1...
01/01/2026

๐‘Š๐‘’โ€™๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘™๐‘’๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” 11 ๐‘Ž๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘ง๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘ฆ๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘  - ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐˜๐Ž๐”โ€™๐‘๐„ ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘ฃ๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘‘! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ

Join us at ๐•๐ข๐ฏ๐š ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž & ๐…๐ข๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐€๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ for our 11th Anniversary Open House on January 12 & 13 2026! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ
This is the perfect chance to experience our vibrant dance community, explore our classes, and celebrate with us.

๐ŸŒŸ Enjoy these Open House perks:
โœ”๏ธ FREE class demos
โœ”๏ธ Same-day tuition discounts
โœ”๏ธ On-site enrollment
โœ”๏ธ Light refreshments

From kids to adults, beginners to seasoned dancers, thereโ€™s something for everyone! Come meet our instructors, try different styles, and feel the energy that makes Viva home.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐…๐‘๐„๐„ ๐„๐•๐„๐๐“
๐Ÿ“ 243 Captain Thomas Blvd., West Haven, CT
๐Ÿ“ฒ RSVP via text: 203-691-8121

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate, dance, and save with us. We canโ€™t wait to welcome you! โค๏ธโœจ

12/03/2025

๐Ÿงกโœจ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ. ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž. ๐“๐จ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ. โœจ๐Ÿงก

Hereโ€™s a look into our ๐‘ญ๐’“๐’†๐’† ๐‘จ๐’๐’๐’–๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ช๐’๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’–๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’š ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’‚๐’๐’Œ๐’”๐’ˆ๐’Š๐’—๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐‘ซ๐’Š๐’๐’๐’†๐’“ โ€” a night filled with love, laughter, delicious food, and the beautiful spirit of giving. ๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿ‚
Seeing everyone come together โ€” sharing a meal, sharing stories, sharing joy โ€” is truly what Thanksgiving is all about.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, volunteered, donated, showed up, and showed love. ๐Ÿซถ

Our Viva family extends far beyond the dance floor โ€” we are a community that supports, uplifts, and celebrates one another.

May this season remind us: gratitude grows when shared. โค

10/03/2025

๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž? ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐˜๐Ž๐”! โœจ๐Ÿ’ƒ

Join our ๐‘จ๐’ƒ๐’”๐’๐’๐’–๐’•๐’† ๐‘ฉ๐’†๐’ˆ๐’Š๐’๐’๐’†๐’“๐’” ๐‘ฉ๐’†๐’๐’๐’š ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’๐’„๐’† ๐‘ช๐’๐’‚๐’”๐’” and learn the beautiful art of Middle Eastern dance - no experience needed!
Build confidence, improve posture, tone your core, and most of allโ€ฆ have FUN!

Empower your body. Express your soul. One shimmy at a time. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ“ 243 Captain Thomas Blvd., West Haven, CT
โœ‰๏ธ [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ฒ 203-691-8121

10/01/2025

๐€๐ ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐š ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ โ€” and weโ€™re Raqinโ€™ it! โœจ

Our Dance Class ๐Ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽโ€™๐ฌ: ๐‘๐š๐ช๐ข๐งโ€™ ๐ˆ๐ญ is designed especially for our vibrant seniors who want to stay active, joyful, and connected through the power of movement and music. ๐Ÿ’ƒโค๏ธ

Gentle on the joints, big on fun - this class blends rhythm, light cardio, and community in every step. Come dance, laugh, and feel fabulous with us at Viva Dance & Fitness Center for the Arts!

๐Ÿ“ 243 Captain Thomas Blvd., West Haven, CT
โœ‰๏ธ [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ฒ 203-691-8121

09/30/2025

๐Ÿ’ƒโœจ ๐Š๐ข๐๐ฌ & ๐“๐ž๐ž๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ โœจ๐Ÿ’ƒ

Calling all ๐’š๐’๐’–๐’๐’ˆ ๐’…๐’‚๐’๐’„๐’†๐’“๐’”! Come discover the beauty, rhythm, and confidence-building power of belly dance in a fun and supportive environment. ๐ŸŒŸ

From shimmies to graceful arm movements, our classes are designed to teach technique, boost self-esteem, and inspire creativity, all while having fun with friends! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’–

๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐„๐ง๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ is now open - join us and let your kids/teens shine on the dance floor!

๐Ÿ“ ๐‘ฝ๐’Š๐’—๐’‚ ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’๐’„๐’† & ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’•๐’๐’†๐’”๐’” ๐‘ช๐’†๐’๐’•๐’†๐’“ ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘จ๐’“๐’•๐’”
โœ‰๏ธ [email protected]
| ๐Ÿ“ฒ 203-691-8121

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243 Captain Thomas Boulevard
West Haven, CT
06516

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Monday 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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