Mature H.O.T (Health Conscious, Optimistic, Triumphant) Women classes are designed to strengthen the body, challenge the mind & nourish the soul through the synergy of modern, ballet & African dance techniques. In a community that is both nurturing & supportive, women become hysically & spiritually engaged through dance. Taught by Dereque Whiturs, a native of Dallas Texas who began his career in High School. Mr. Whiturs has since been a principle dancer with the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble and went on to become a principle dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre under the direction of Alvin Ailey for 13 years. Mr. Whiturs is a principle dancer with Deeply Rooted Productions and is also on the Associate Artistic team. He is also a member of the Malone Group Incorporated in Washington D.C.