You are not

broken.

You are

becoming

Move with me.

Come home to your body.

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I’ve been where you are.

I created Body Groove and The World Groove Movement — but none of that means anything if I don’t tell you the truth.

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For most of my life, I hated my body.

I smiled on the outside and suffered in silence.

Bulimia. Depression. Shame.

I punished my body for not being enough.

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Until I broke — and finally, I started listening.

What saved me wasn’t a diet, a guru, or a gym.

It was movement.

Real. Raw. Unfiltered.

The kind that wakes you up instead of wearing you down.

WHAT IS Groove...

Groove is not a workout. It's a wake-up.

Groove was born from my breakdown - not from fitness,

but from freedom.

Now I help women - especially women over 40 -

reconnect with their bodies and remember who they really

are.

You don't need a six-pack.

You don't need to know the steps.

You just need to show up - exactly as you are.

This is about dropping the shame.

Moving your truth. And feeling powerful again.

I Believe...

Movement is medicine.

​You already have everything you need inside you.

​You’re not here to be perfect. You’re here to be real.

​Your body holds wisdom no one else can give you.​

Thank you for helping me to accept me… with all of my flaws, curves and others. In my 48+ years, this is the only program that encourages & lifts up people as opposed to making them feel like less than they are. Thank you Misty for giving that to us.

- Terri Reifsnyder

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EVERYBODY KNOWS HOW TO GROOVE

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"Water, in its essence, teaches us the most profound lessons on transformation and resilience. It adapts, flows, and even carves its path through solid rock, not by force but through persistence and patience. In our journey towards self-improvement, water serves as the perfect metaphor for the process of personal growth and the embracing of change."

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You don't need to know how to dance.

You don't need rhythm.

You don't need the right body.

You don't need to remember choreography.

You don't need to be coordinated.

You don't need to wait until you lose weight.

And you sure as hell don't need to look like me.

I don't want you to dance like me.
I want you to dance like you.

Your way is the right way.

Okay. How do I dance with you?

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Meet your groove guru.

Dance with her once, and you'll get why her people call her that.

Misty Tripoli turned her own breakdown into a movement now inspiring millions to get their groove on.

Having a shitty day? Dance with me.

Don't recognize your body anymore? Dance with me.

Can't get out of your head? Dance with me.

Forgot what fun feels like? Dance with me.

Pissed off? Dance with me.

Heartbroken? Dance with me.

Fifty-five and wondering what the hell happened? Dance with me.

Think you can't dance? PERFECT. Dance with me.

"For most of my life, I hated my body. I smiled on the outside and suffered in silence. Bulimia. Depression. Shame. I punished my body for not being enough."

"Until I broke, and finally, I started listening. What saved me wasn't a diet, a program, or a gym. It was movement. Real. Raw. Unfiltered. The kind that wakes you up instead of wearing you down."

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"I thought I couldn't dance. GROOVE changed everything. It gave me a space to be creative, silly, and fully myself, while connecting deeply."

Carol

"It's the best high in the world! GROOVE marries two of my favorite things: music and dancing."

Debby

"Once you GROOVE, you cannot go back. I love being able to express myself through dance."

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Raw. Real. Unstoppable.

About Misty

The story behind the movement.

"I'm not here to fix you. You're not broken. You're not too old, too out of shape, or too late. You already have everything you need inside you. My job? To help you remember the truth through movement that feels good."

Hi, I'm Misty
...or as her people like to call her, the Groove Guru.

The grind

I'm your no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is, unapologetic warrior of truth, sometimes with a splash of cheeky vixen energy. I thrive on seriously good coffee, kick-ass people, and curating high-vibe experiences that make you feel alive.

Movement and dance? I've been hooked since forever, but let's rewind about two decades. There I was, living the LA life, deeply embedded in Hollywood's glitz and glam, all while secretly battling severe bulimia and a workaholic grind. I had "made it." NIKE Global Elite Athlete, director of Cali's most elite health club, sought after by brands like Reebok, Sketchers, YogaWorks, and Equinox. I thought I was invincible.

The breakthrough

Then, reality hit me like a freight train. The illusion shattered, and I woke up to something raw, real, and indescribably liberating. Call it truth, presence, awareness. Whatever it was, it set me free. I quit the dream job, sold everything, and moved to the Caribbean, where I fell in and out of love and birthed a Global dance movement that's now inspiring millions to get their groove on.

These days, you'll find me indulging in ridiculous amounts of mind-blowing coffee and green smoothies while I continue to light up the world, igniting communities and inspiring hearts to be authentic, creative, and to have more fun than they ever thought possible.

What I believe

  • Movement is medicine.
  • You already have everything you need inside you.
  • You're not here to be perfect. You're here to be real.
  • Your body holds wisdom no one else can give you.

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LIVE

Groove with me (and the world!) online or in person. GML Workshop ("Don't Just Do It. Groove It. Your Life. Your Way.") plus Global Groove Dance Parties (free, monthly) and self-paced Groove Workshops to wake up your body.

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GROOVE RETREATS

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Events

However you want to dance with me (online or on retreat), here's what's coming up.

GML Workshop

Don't Just Do It. Groove It. Your Life. Your Way.

A live online workshop to help you stop performing your way through life and start moving through it: your way, your rules, your rhythm.

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Global Groove Dance Party

Groove with me online. FREE dance party once a month.

  • Friday, October 9, 2026 12PM ET
  • Friday, November 13, 2026 2PM ET
  • Saturday, December 12, 2026 1PM ET

Groove Retreats

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Blog

Real talk on dance, body image, aging, and freedom, from someone who's lived it.

Why I Dance

Why I Dance

Misty shares her personal journey of rediscovering herself through Groove movement.

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The Truth About Groove

The Truth About Groove

It's not about choreography or performance. It's about moving in your own way.

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Body Dysmorphia Is Real

Body Dysmorphia Is Real, But So Is Freedom

Misty opens up about years of struggling with bulimia and body image obsession.

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Dance After 50

Dance After 50: It's Time to Trust Your Body Again

How Groove restores joint health, boosts vitality, and rebuilds confidence.

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Social Media Is Messing

Social Media Is Messing With Your Mind: Let's Talk About It

Cutting through the curated highlight reels and comparison traps.

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Why Groove Works

Why Groove Works When Nothing Else Does

It prioritizes joy, presence, and freedom over punishment and perfection.

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You're Not Broken

You're Not Broken, You're Disconnected

Reconnecting with your body starts with movement, not more thinking.

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Podcast: Keepin' It Real

Conversations on dance, body, freedom, and figuring your shit out.

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