According to multi-talented BRENDA BROSNIHAN, movement education “is an experience that comes from the heart.” Brosnihan’s passionate regard for dance and exercise is evident in her success as a performer, educator, business owner, and award-winning coach. Throughout her career, she has brought the enjoyment of dance and exercise to thousands of children and adults in the area.

Brenda is considered a Youth Movement Specialist as a fitness educator. She attended Frostburg State University, where she studied Health and Physical Education. She holds The American Council on Exercise, AFFA, Zumba, and Pound certifications. She has presented workshops and given lectures nationally and abroad.   

Brenda is a former aerobic champion and the coach of eight consecutive national youth sportaerobic championship teams.  In 2003, Brenda’s dream and 15 years of pioneering youth sportaerobics came true when her junior team won the World Sportaerobic Championships, the first U.S. youth team to earn a world title. Brenda has taken athletes to Japan, Argentina, and Mexico for international competitions. “I believe it is important to teach children how to set goals and learn how to achieve them.”

Brenda constantly researches new information on exercise, dance trends, and childhood development. Her innovative programs have children interested and bring them back year after year. She aims to instill the love of “movement” that will encourage a life-long habit of health and exercise.  

Brenda believes in supporting her community and has organized and participated in fundraising events for charities like Relay for Live, the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association, City of Hope Aids Research, and our hometown charities The House of Hope, Cindy’s Fund, Landon’s Library, Broken Road Associates, Garrett Mentors, the Garrett Humane Society, I Can Swim, and Garrett Trails. Students from Brenda’s Body Shop have raised over $340,000 for charity.  

Every year, Brenda produces an extravagant dance featuring colorful costumes, upbeat music, and an elaborate set. The show is heartwarming, full of tradition, and a much-anticipated event by her students and their families.

Interesting Facts about Brenda: Brenda is married to Pete Brosnihan, and together, they have raised three children, Pete, Zak, and Morgan, as well as three grandsons, Alex, Levi, and Sawyer.

Honors and Awards
2015- Woodman of the World Community Leadership Award
2014- Garrett County Women's Hall of Fame

2012-  President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Community Leadership Award          
2012- Inducted into the Southern High School Hall of Fame
2012/2011- Nominated for Garrett County’s Most Beautiful Person
2010 – Elk’s Club Citizen of the Year
25 National Titles, 11 International titles, and one world championship for Sportaerobics
1986-1988 Reebok National Aerobic Champion