EXCLUSIVEDanceBody Founder Katia Pryce Wants to Make 'Movement Joyful and Empowering' as She Gears Up for The Wellness Oasis in the Hamptons
DanceBody Founder Katia Pryce exclusively tells OK! about the brand's upcoming events.
July 18 2025, Published 9:44 a.m. ET
Katia Pryce, who combined her passion for dance and fitness into a career when she founded DanceBody in 2013, is bringing her fun class out to the Hamptons this summer for DanceBody's Wellness Oasis!
"DanceBody is celebrating 10 years of classes in The Hamptons, and The Wellness Oasis is the ultimate wellness experience in Montauk. We’re bringing together top fitness leaders for a series of high-energy, feel-good classes at Hero Beach Club — of course, with a DJ. It’s more than a workout — it’s a moment to come together and connect through movement — the best way to celebrate. With wellness and beauty activations, curated brand partners, and a sleek Nike set for each guest, it will be a one-of-a-kind summer experience," the entrepreneur exclusively tells OK!.
Katia Pryce founded DanceBody.
"DanceBody is leading the charge at the Wellness Oasis with our highly sought-after dance-inspired sculpt class using our 8lb HexWeight and resistance band. My Sculpt & Sweat summer class blends together cardio and strength training for the best sweat to the best music. We’ve also invited a couple of powerhouse women to join the lineup: Erika Hammond, with her boxing meets sculpt method, and Nike trainer Lauren Schramm, who will be bringing her strength-focused slow burn to round out the day. It’s a full-body experience curated by DanceBody, built to energize, empower and get people moving together at the most beautiful property in Montauk," she says of the stacked line-up, which will take place on July 26.
DanceBody's Wellness Oasis will be on July 26.
In addition to having studios in New York City — NoMad and TriBeCa — Los Angeles and Miami, Pryce makes sure to bring her team Out East to experience some fun in the sun.
"I started coming to the Hamptons by myself in 2015 to accommodate my private clients from the city. Every year, the cult following grew a little bit more. It turned into a widespread community of nice people dancing to good music. Being in the Hamptons over the summer is the perfect complement to the busy city months, where hustle meets recharge! No one wants to lose momentum in the summer, and it’s the perfect time to try new ways to move," she explains.
"Our annual Bridgehampton residency this summer is more than just a studio, it’s become a seasonal ritual. I call it 'DanceBody Summer Camp,' classes are typically sold out with our NYC die-hards and new faces who discover us while escaping the city heat. We’re open all summer long, seven days a week and the vibe is pure sunshine," she shares of the different location. "It was a natural progression. A ton of clients were there. We were already doing pop-ups. Eventually, we realized, 'Why not create a real seasonal home for DanceBody Out East?' Now it’s something people look forward to all year. There’s something magical about sweating it out in the morning, then heading to the beach or grabbing lunch with friends. Everyone’s a little more relaxed, a little more open, and when clients are in that headspace, they really show up, not just for the workout, but for themselves and each other."
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Katia Pyrce wants her clients to feel motivated.
For Pryce, who is pregnant, she loves motivating her clients as they change their bodies each day.
"I love when someone tells me they’ve never stuck to a workout before, until they found DanceBody. I know for a fact that ours is one of the more challenging workouts, and people get inspired to ascend personally and physically. I love hearing people say, 'I finally feel more connected to my body,' or, 'It changed the way I view myself,' or simply, 'That was really d--- fun!' Those stories are why I started DanceBody in the first place — to make movement joyful and empowering," she notes.
"Building something that genuinely impacts people — that’s everything. I love the creativity of creating movement, the constant problem-solving and the way it pushes me to grow constantly. It’s taught me so much. I think having the resiliency of a performing artist has lent a lot to my tenacity as a business owner — the show MUST go on. And seeing other women inspired to take charge of their lives because of DanceBody? That’s the cherry on top!" she adds.
The businesswoman is excited for the brand to keep expanding.
Pryce is excited for DanceBody to keep expanding — "I'll say one thing: Connecticut," she teases — and she has her eyes set on pop-ups in Europe and retreats in Bali or Tulum, Mexico.
"Teacher certification and licensing are on my list, and I’m always working towards expanding our virtual platform so that we can be dynamic and accessible everywhere," she says.
"Movement is medicine. Whether you're dancing in a studio, sculpting in your living room, or walking on the beach in the Hamptons — just keep moving. You’ll be amazed at what even a little bit does for your mind, body, and soul. Remember, 1 percent of something is 100 percent better than nothing," she concludes.
DanceBody was founded in 2013.
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