Not just a seasoned yoga practitioner, Mia Francalacci is also a dedicated mom who understands the boundless energy and curiosity of young souls. She's on a mission to channel that vibrant energy through yoga, guiding our little ones on an empowering journey toward fitness and mindfulness. Join us in welcoming Mia Francalacci to the KDF family and let's lay the foundation of a healthy and active life for our children together!

Nicole Hentschel has been dancing for a total of 6 years, consisting in experience with competitive dance and drill team. She attends ballet classes weekly, along with several other styles such as jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. In previous years she has assisted a ballet class at her dance studio, and has an officer position on her high school drill team where leadership is a prominent skill. She has an absolute passion for dancing, loves working with kids and is grateful to be a part of the KDF team.

Carly Koder has been a devoted yoga practitioner and guide for 9 years. It all began with her long rich history in dance and fitness. 
Carly began dancing at the age of 2.5 years old and continued onto competition dance at her studio, high school dance team, onto college dance team at Stephen F. Austin State University. She then continued into the professional world, dancing for the Iowa Wolves Basketball team and New Kids On The Block. In 2019 she began to teach yoga full time with her husband at their studio in Iowa. Carly then decided to get back into the dance world in 2021-2023 as the Assistant coach and Strategic Wellness coach for the SFA dance team where she won 4 national championships. Training her body nearly her whole life, she is so passionate about the human system and movement! Carly is eager to spread her mission for creating local individual and community harmony by providing participants with tools and techniques to develop the skills required for the creation of inner well being.

Marcia Higgins has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. She is passionate about movement holding a Kinesiology and Nutrition degree from Texas Women’s University. She has a positive attitude and projects her enthusiasm to all around her. She is an accredited and licensed Fitness Specialist, Group Exercise Leader and Personal Trainer since 2005. She is proficient in three languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese. She has taught exercise workshops, nutrition and aerobic classes for church members and community. Marcia is a Texas Certified EC-12 Standart Physical Education Teacher. Marcia is pleasant and encouraging with her students, working diligently to provide exercise options to each student in her class. Marcia has a heart for helping others to exercise and goes the extra mile to ensure they get the opportunity to exercise.

Annabell Patel has more than 20 years of experience in teaching ballet for different age groups in Germany, as well as jazz dance and fitness. She has also participated in various dance projects. One of the most rewarding aspects for Annabell is the joy that children bring to dance and the creativity that comes from working with them. She is therefore grateful and happy to be able to teach as part of the KDF team.