ABOUT the CFIT Sisters
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OUR STORY.
OUR MISSION.
CFIT is co-owned and created by two sisters, Carly Mayo Deichman and Victoria Guiteras Mayo — we are dancers and fitness enthusiasts. Born and raised in Springfield, PA (Delco!), you’ll find the only difference between us is our hair color.
Dancers since the age of 3, and former performers living in New York, we found our love of fitness and CFIT was born.
We’ve lived, danced, and taught fitness classes in Manhattan, NYC, for years. Creating the CFIT community was all about looking for encouragement and accountability, and we found that and so much more.
CFIT is the driving force behind everything we do, and we’ve managed to bring together an incredible team of instructors who embody the passion and joy we need to keep CFIT the success it is.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
CARLY
Co-Owner, Certified Instructor
Carly found her love for fitness through her performing career in New York where she was an actor/ dancer. She taught dance fitness in Manhatten and fell in love with the community. After living in NYC for 8 years, she moved back to Springfield PA and CFIT was born!
Carly has been a dancer for 32 years, taught dance for 19 years, and has created many dance based fitness classes that have become CFIT staples. Her goal is to create a fun and judgement free environment where everyone feels equally welcomed and challenged!
VICTORIA
Co-Owner, Certified Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Yoga Instructor
Victoria has been dancing for 30 years, teaching dance for 17 years, and instructing dance fitness for 11 years both in NYC & Pa. During and after her performing career she found the love of group fitness and it changed her life! In addition to her love of dance fitness she incorporated strength training into her life and became a Certified Personal Trainer to help others feel strong and confident. Her goal is to allow a safe space for everyone to feel like the best, happiest, and strongest versions of themselves!
Carmela Mayo
Certified Instructor, Mom
Carmela Guiteras Mayo has taught dance and performed all over the East Coast for 50 years. She directed & choreographed award-winning musical productions for 30 years (including being a co-founder of Stages of Imagination, an educational children’s theater with professional actors) and has owned and operated Carmela’s Dance Studio in Springfield, PA for 25 years. No… She is not 130 years old!! She did all of that simultaneously while PROUDLY raising her three BEST productions: Billy, Carly & Victoria into amazing adults. Her secret of success is having her sister Jeannie Smyth & her sister/partner Vicki Giunta-Abbott always in her back pocket! CFIT ROCKS and has whipped Carmela back into shape… and besides bursting with pride for Carly & Victoria, she feels incredibly strong & healthy with lots of energy to spare so she can play with her 5 beautiful grandchildren❤
Julia
Certified Instructor
Julia started dancing when she was just 2 years old at Carmela’s Dance Studio. CFIT has combined her love of dance with her love of fitness and has been a loyal CFITer since day 1! Julia has known Carly & BVictoria her whole life and has been part of the CFIT Teaching Squad for the past 4 years. Teaching comes naturally to her because of her extensive dance training and calm and supportive personality.
Julia’s goal is to provide a peaceful yet challenging environment in both of the classes she teaches, and wants to help you all reach your goal as well as your toes!
JUSTIN
Certified Instructor
Justin started dancing at Carmela’s Dance Studio 12 years ago. When he was at The University of Maryland, he joined a competitive hip-hop crew—Phunktions. Teaching fitness classes fit seamlessly into his life, and after being with CFIT from day one, he can’t imagine teaching anywhere else. Justin uses high-intensity interval training to get your heart rate up and specializes in teaching Mix-Up, Mega Mix-Up, Kickbox Cardio, and Latin Fitness.
Alex
Certified Instructor
Alex is a 9 year practicing yogi with 6 years of teaching experience. He is a 200hr registered yoga instructor and is trauma sensitive yoga certified. On top of all that, he is an all around AWESOME human being!
Jackie
Certified Instructor
Jaclyn started her post-college career working as a nurse for several years before staying home full time with her kids. In 2019, she got certified to teach Insanity and fell in love with teaching. From there, she continued her group fitness certifications, including dance fitness, to put the 28 years of dance experience she has to good use! Her goal in all of her classes is to make you comfortable with getting just a little uncomfortable – whether that’s moving your body in a way you didn’t think you could, lifting a heavier dumbbell, or doing one more rep when you thought you had nothing left. When she’s not teaching, you will find her at her kids’ sporting events or the beach!
JUSTIN
Certified Instructor
Justin started dancing at Carmela’s Dance Studio 12 years ago. When he was at The University of Maryland, he joined a competitive hip-hop crew—Phunktions. Teaching fitness classes fit seamlessly into his life, and after being with CFIT from day one, he can’t imagine teaching anywhere else. Justin uses high-intensity interval training to get your heart rate up and specializes in teaching Mix-Up, Mega Mix-Up, Kickbox Cardio, and Latin Fitness.
Alex
Certified Instructor
Alex is a 9 year practicing yogi with 6 years of teaching experience. He is a 200hr registered yoga instructor and is trauma sensitive yoga certified. On top of all that, he is an all around AWESOME human being!