MIAMI NEW TIMES: JANET JONES MAKES WOMEN TOP DANCERS

THE OBSERVER: Torch 1000 calories in Wynwood with this former Miami Heat Dancer. The successful hip-hop dance fitness class founded by forme

“Vixen is such a powerful force in the empowerment of women because it forces you to mute decades of negative messaging that we all carry in

Joanna Numata Photo: Taryn Donofrio By Priya Rao |February 20, 2017 Fitness fashion trends ebb and flow quicker than a six-minute Baptiste yoga sequence, but one accessory that seems to have staying power is the beanie. Show up to one of New York City’s buzzier dance cardio spots and you’ll spot someone sweating her way through the workout with a wool topper. And with fitfluencers like Vixen Workout’s Janet Jones, SoulCycle’s Sandra Jacob, and Broadway Dance Center’s Joanna N

Vixen partnered up with Propel Water this passed weekend in their CO:LABS event in NYC.    Vixen founder, Janet Jones (aka “The Bawse”) lead the workout with dozens of fitness enthusiasts most of whom were new to the #Vixenarmy.  The theme for the weekend was #Madetomove and Propel did a great job in making sure everyone did just that.  Propel Co:Labs event was loads of fun and we are so excited to welcome the new members to the #Vixenarmy.  Check out some event pics below. #

By Liana Lozada | July 25th, 2016 Janet Jones has made the art of booty shaking a national fitness phenomenon. Jones’ Vixen Workout is a high-energy experience that builds on the latest dance trends, encouraging women to sweat into their sexy and embrace their sassiness within a safe space. At Vixen, the fantasy of working it like Beyoncé becomes a reality, all while burning hundreds of calories fueled further by female camaraderie (a.k.a #VIXENARMY). The classes have sproute

By Tricia Carr | July 1, 2016 | People SHARE Why restrict yourself to the four walls of a gym when Miami offers so many outdoor spaces perfect for getting in a full-body workout? From the waters of Biscayne Bay to the gym rooftop, here are 10 outdoor spots that Miami’s fitness pros use to keep their routine fresh. Christa DiPaolo: Biscayne Bay “If I want to head outdoors for a sweat sesh, my favorite place is Biscayne Bay to do some SUP (stand-up paddleboarding). I love to ta

This slideshow requires JavaScript. By Lyanne Manzanilla | May 16, 2016 I first heard about the Vixen Workout when I encountered its fierce and confident creator, Janet Jones. If she had a personal fan operator I would have confused her with Queen Bey herself. I was intrigued so I obviously began to lurk http://www.vixenworkout.com. I decided to sign up for a class at Body and Soul, a boutique gym located in Coral Gables. I received an email after I signed up encouraging me t

Okay, ladies, now let’s get in formation. BY KRISTINA RODULFO MAR 11, 2016 While Beyoncé’s trainer has let us in on her squat-heavyworkout routine, we know there’s really one thing that’s gotten her that famous body: dancing. Swerving, twerking, and “surfboardt”-ing for hours on stage (and in rehearsal) tones you like nothing else. That’s why hordes of women in Miami and New York are flocking to Vixen Workout, a hip hop dance cardio class inspired by Queen Bey herself. Vixen

While Beyoncé’s trainer has let us in on her squat-heavyworkout routine, we know there’s really one thing that’s gotten her that famous body

BY Ellie Salicetti February 29, 2016 On February 23, Orgullosa, self-defined as “a community for Latinas by Latinas”, hosted its annual Living Fabulosa event at the Paley Media Center in New York. Guests were instantly greeted warmly with hors-d’oeuvres and white wine. Prior to the panel, guests enjoyed the P&G Beauty Bar where they were treated to hair and makeup touch-ups and well as some gifts from Pantene, Olay, Crest, Secret, and Venus. To document the beauty consultatio

by LISA ELAINE HELD, DECEMBER 29, 2015 PIN IT Your regular workout classes will give you confidence in your LBD (and sparkly jewelry), sure. But they could also help you impress friends—and handsome strangers—on the dance floor this New Year’s Eve. “This Vixen Workout move called the Chest Pop can save you from an epic fail at a holiday party,” swears Janet Jones, creator of the sexy workout method that women from Florida to New York City love for its let-your-hair-down menta

BY LISA ELAINE HELD, MAY 3, 2015 Members of the New York City regiment are packed into an old dance studio near Penn Station, practically on top of each other, to shake their booties with their Commander in Chief, Janet Jones, 33, who’s visiting from Florida. “Serve hips for dinner, then add gravy,” she yells to them, swiveling and gyrating, running her hands down from her hair to her torso. The class follows her lead, cheering and screaming out the lyrics to Pitbull and Flo

Welcome to the Vixen Workout, the dance cardio phenomenon that’s the opposite of your mom’s Zumbaclass. Jones brings together women of all s

By LISA ELAINE HELD, MAY 3, 2015 In an average fitness class, running shoes and ponytails are standard. To work out in the Vixen Army, recruits wear wedge sneakers (they’re recommended in the What To Wear section on the website along with a favorite lipstick) and let their hair down. Members of the New York City regiment are packed into an old dance studio near Penn Station, practically on top of each other, to shake their booties with their Commander in Chief, Janet Jones, 3

April 11, 2015 Imagine twerking over a dope beat with a mix of workout moves. Can you image it? If not, we encourage you to experience the Vixen Workout. The brainchild of former Miami Heat dancer Janet Jones, Vixen Workout is more than a fun way to stay fit. It encourages women to embrace their bodies and shake off life’s many obstacles. (As some instructors would encourage, “Leave it on the dance floor!”) Jones’ classes have expanded nationally with women sharing their expe

Challenge your lower body with a quick and fun sequence by the creator of Vixen Workout. By Kristina Rodulfo on March 11, 2015 Looking to shake up your fitness regimen? We’ve got influencers from the wellness world here to share their favorite workouts. Come back every Wednesday for a new exercise to try. Who: Janet Jones, creator of the Vixen Workout, the professional dancer who has also worked with Jennifer Lopez, Usher and Pitbull and former Miami Heat dancer. Best fitness

by Romina Nabhen • November 3, 2014 “The partnership with Janet Jones was special as we wanted to connect with our Latina audience in Miami and also bring to life the “NOT being Basic” message. Janet’s workout is very sassy and fierce and totally aligned with the brand’s edgy appeal. In addition to this, we also partnered with Celebrity Makeup Artist Realiz Alcaide who can speak to the product benefits and trends,” says Urban Decay representative. So when Urban Decay junkies

by Kat Buccio  |October 17, 2014 If you’re anything like me (and I’m going to bet you are), there’s a J-lo loving-Beyonce strutting-fly girl itching to burst free from her cage and break into a choreographed routine to rival that of any MTV VMA performance. I religiously watched In Living Color just for the dance segments and have shamelessly tried to copy every move from the Step It Up movies (oh I did). And then I heard that there was a class that could make all my fly girl

Janet Jones, left, leads a Vixen Workout fitness concert at the Highline Ballroom, in New York, Saturday, July 26, 2014. Former Miami Heat dancer Janet Jones created the Vixen Workout two years ago after she lost her job as a financial assistant and her high-energy routine has caught on in New York and other cities. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) September 18, 2014|Associated Press When Janet Jones was laid off from her job as a financial assistant two years ago and hit rock bottom,