Madonna Grimes

Biography

MaDonna Grimes was an American choreographer and personal trainer known for her pioneering work in presenting hip hop dance in a fitness context. She taught the "Cardio Hip Hop" class in New York City in the mid-1980s, paving the way for future generations of fitness instructors. Grimes also won several competitions, including Miss Fitness America and Miss Fitness International, and created a fitness program specifically tailored to African American women.