Zahra
About
Zahra Carpenter is a dance scientist and movement educator committed to creating safe, culturally grounded spaces for Black, Brown, and Indigenous movers. She holds an MFA in Dance Science from Trinity Laban and is currently completing graduate studies in Performing Arts Health & Fitness and Psychology. As a certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® instructor and Osteoporosis Group Exercise Instructor, she integrates somatic intelligence, strength training, and evidence‑informed conditioning to support long‑term movement health. Zahra is an active member of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS), contributing to a global community advancing research and best practices in dancer health. She is also the founder of Dancing Soulz, LLC, home to Kinesthetic Canvas, a dance‑conditioning project rooted in holistic healing and community wellness.