The Island Beats Team is dedicated to inspiring joy, energy, and confidence at every class and event we teach.
THE TEAM
IRIS GONZALEZ
Island Beats Co-Founder & CEO
Iris is a Brooklyn native of Dominican heritage with over a decade of experience in Zumba®. She spent many years in West Palm Beach, Florida, where she became a licensed instructor and owned a Zumba studio. Iris loves salsa and is known as a "Salsera." Whenever a Salsa song comes on, she shines on the dance floor!
ZOE BROWN
Island Beats Co-Founder & CEO
Zoe, a Cleveland native, has always deeply appreciated culture. As a teenager, she loved the people, food, and music of Island culture. Zoe became a licensed instructor in late 2019, and whenever a Merengue comes on, you can see her truly shine!
VICKY STANKOWSKI
Shine Coordinator/Instructor
Vicky was the first in her Dominican family to be born in the USA and grew up with island culture heavily in her home. She became a Zumba student in late 2023 and a licensed Zumba instructor in October 2024. She is also the SHINE Coordinator at Island Beats, managing group engagement and activities.
TIARRA MITCHELL
Instructor
Tiarra, a wife and mom of three, inspires women to prioritize their well-being. With a Sports and Exercise Studies degree and certifications like NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, Tiarra teaches multiple fitness styles, focusing on strength training. For her, lifting weights brings power, therapy, and resilience.
TRACY TREECE
Instructor
With a rich background that spans various dance fitness formats, from Jazzercise with her grandmother to the iconic routines of Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons, and Tai Bo, Tracy brings a wealth of experience to her Zumba classes. Her favorite rhythms, salsa, and cha-cha, allow her to infuse her classes with the vibrant energy and joy Island Beats is known for.
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