A new dance and fitness studio has opened its doors on Seacoast Drive, bringing a variety of movement-based classes to the community. Sisters Alinna and Eleana Franco, both experienced dancers and instructors, launched Club 22 last month, offering programs in jazz, hip hop, Pilates, and more.
The Franco sisters have been immersed in dance since childhood, training in styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. Originally from Tijuana, they later moved to San Diego, where they continued their dance education and careers.
Alinna Franco, who previously operated a dance studio in Tijuana for nearly a decade, continued teaching after relocating to San Diego. She currently serves as a co-director for a competition dance team at La Dance Company in Bonita, where she continues to work alongside running Club 22.
Eleana Franco, a 2012 graduate of Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) at Coronado High School, shares her sister’s passion for dance but has also pursued fitness instruction. She is a certified instructor in Barralates—a high-intensity combination of Pilates, barre, and cardio—and has traveled throughout Mexico as a Master Coach to certify new instructors. In addition to Barralates, Eleana is certified in Barre and Pilates and currently teaches Power Mat Pilates at Club 22, with plans to expand class offerings soon.
When the opportunity to open a studio together arose, the sisters saw it as the perfect fit. The newly remodeled Club 22 now occupies the former location of Danz Art and serves as a space not only for their own classes but also for other instructors to teach fitness programs.
Currently, Club 22 offers jazz and hip hop classes for children, with ballet set to be introduced in the near future. The studio also hosts all-level Yoga classes led by Karena Farragut and Zumba classes taught by Sue Allen, both experienced instructors from Coronado. Additional workshops and classes are expected to be added as the studio grows.
“We’re very excited—there’s nothing like this here,” said Alinna Franco. “We’re joining forces and knowledge.”
For Eleana Franco, working alongside her sister for the first time has been particularly meaningful. “It’s exciting to collaborate with someone who knows you your entire life,” she said. “It brings out the best in both of us.”
The studio has already begun attracting students from Coronado and beyond. For Alinna, teaching young dancers is especially fulfilling. “Watching how they improve each class, seeing them grow—it’s a great achievement,” she said.
Eleana emphasizes that while Club 22 welcomes everyone, its primary focus is on empowering women. “We want to help women become the best versions of themselves, making movement a part of their everyday lives,” she said. “This is a community for women to support each other.”
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