The Relationship with Dance, Health and Fitness

Asiya and her mother who is a big inspiration in her career

Asiya Khashutdinova developed Valeo Dance Fitness Studio to be a place of empowerment for women. With the help of her mother, a pediatrician and professor at Northern State Medical University in Russia, she created workouts that are holistic in their approach to help people achieve a healthy lifestyle. She named her studio "Valeo" after the Latin meaning "to be healthy, strong, and feel good." Staying true to its name, Valeo has become a place where people come to dance, strengthen, achieve fitness, gain confidence, and have fun.

Asiya's passion for dance began at a young age. While growing up in Arkhangelsk Russia she was an active child with energy to burn. Her parents got her started in figure skating, which she excelled at, becoming an opening act for many great professionals. However, after one too many injuries, her parents put her into dance classes instead, and she quickly fell in love with the expressive activity. She developed into a skilled dancer, competing professionally for 15 years. She is a 5 time champion of the North West Russia Latin and Ballroom Competition, has competed among the top 20 women of the popular American televised dance competition "So You Think You Can Dance", and has danced for the Royal Russian Tsar family, among other accomplishments.

Setting her dancing career aside in favor of pursuing a degree, she studied Business and Finance in the United States. She had a successful career in finance for 7 years before she decided to once again pursue her passion for dance. Using her knowledge from her finance career, she opened her own dance studio, and slowly grew her first 2 person class into a business that serves not only her community, but over 200,000 subscribers on YouTube.

Valeo is now a highly praised Dance Studio. It is well known for its group dance lessons "Valeofit1000" which combines dance cardio with weighted hula hoops, resistance bands, free weights, fitness drumming, and balance balls, to tone and strengthen during a great hour long workout. She also offers private ballroom dance lessons and wedding dance lessons. It is a place which is proud to offer the joyful practice of dance, while helping women achieve their health goals.

If you would like to join Valeo's growing community check out our YouTube channel or contact us to get started dancing.

Valeo Dance Fitness made Country's 10 BEST Dance-Cardio Classes

Valeo Dance Fitness is featured in SELF magazine April 2016 issue as one of the country's "hottest classes with a fun mix of heart-pumping choreography, loud club music and crop tops"! Here is what SELF magazine says about Valeo Dance Fitness (Atlanta): "The must-try class, ValeoFit1000, alternates dance and toning with props like bands, stability balls and a 3-pound hula hoop. Expect a mix of dance styles, from pop to hip-hop."

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Valeo Dance Studio partners with the Knot!

We are proud to announce that Valeo Dance Studio partners with the Knot and becomes a preferred vendor for dance lessons in Buckhead! We are extremely excited to work with Atlanta newly engaged couples and help make their First Dance special and memorable! Check out Valeo Dance Studio Storefront on the Knot and see what our clients are saying about us on the Knot!

VALEO DANCE app is finally here! Download now for iPhones and Androids!

From this mobile app you can view class schedules, plan your visits, make payments, register for classes as well as add reminders to your calendar to keep you organized. Receive studio promotions and current deals through instant notifications! Check out our online YouTube workouts under WHAT'S HOT and see what we are up to on social media. Share your studio visits with friends through social media and participate in our monthly photo contest to WIN PRIZES! Download VALEO DANCE app today!
Use the links below for iPhones and Androids to download VALEO DANCE app
iOS Apple Store
Android Google Play Store

Asiya and Dr. Kaufmann Win Big at the 5th Annual Dancing Stars of Atlanta!

Valeo Founder Asiya and her dance partner, Dr. Bobby Kaufmann stole the show, capturing two awards as well as the collective hearts of their captive audience, with a scintillating performance at the 5th annual Dancing Stars of Atlanta. The one-night benefit was an unprecedented success, as the dance teams collectively raised over $540,000.00 to fight Alzheimer's.

As noted on the Dancing Stars Atlanta Website, "Dancing Stars is an exciting benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter. Reinventing the popular show, “Dancing with the Stars”, this fundraising event is comprised of approximately 10 local celebrity dancers paired with 10 professional dancers, all raising funds by gaining votes!"

Asiya and Dr. Kaufmann were the two big winners - taking home the coveted Mirror Ball trophy as well as the People's Choice Award! The victories were especially sweet considering the huge amount of time, training and personal motivation that the duo poured into their performance over the last several months.

Dr. Kaufmann's performance was dedicated to his late father, who passed away in 2002 due to complications from Alzheimer's. 

Keeping their nerves and emotions in check, the two performers delivered a crowd-favorite performance, worthy of the recognition they received. While there is no immediate report as to whether the two will team up again for a repeat performance next year, it is safe to say that on a night of Dancing Stars it was the star-studded team from Valeo which shined brightest! Click here to watch the video!

Asiya and Dr. Kaufmass Salsa Performance from Dancing Stars of Atlanta!