About

MEET THE OWNER

Hi, I’m Sarah Kennedy -

Hi! My name is Sarah Kennedy, a Billings, MT native. I have a passion for helping others succeed in becoming the best versions of themselves through fitness.

I have always gravitated towards the Latin culture and the Spanish language leading me to move to rural Costa Rica for two years. The life style and 'live and let live' Pura Vida attitude allowed me to live simpler and healthier. I was employed as a tour guide for an outdoor adventure shop where I guided kayak, mountain bike and stand-up-paddle (SUP) tours. During my off hours, I indulged in the local dancing and music—its fun, sexy and sultry style! Through these experiences, I was led to Zumba® Fitness. It was important to me to be involved with the local community and be a part of my immediate neighborhood. There were few options for the locals, so through a non-profit organization I volunteered my Zumba® skills.

Upon returning to Billings, I co-founded Sizzle & Stomp, a platform for multiple class formats. I am a licensed Zumba and STRONG Nation instructor. I am a NASM CPT and also developed my own fitness format, Kinetic K'motion. I focus heavily on group fitness believing that a support system of like-minded people working together to achieve a common goal is a powerful motivator. 

In October 2020, I founded and opened Pura Vida Studio. Pura Vida directly translated means "pure life" or "simple life." You can use it to say hello, goodbye, or that everything is great. The lifestyle is a reflection of happiness, stress-free living and being thankful for what you have. I believe in creating a welcoming, positive and encouraging atmosphere for everyone from every walk of life. 

I look forward to having others use the facility to bring their unique styles to the community. Movement is Medicine.
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In health, 
Sarah