In March of 2010, I went to my first Zumba® class – and I was instantly hooked. Between the atmosphere of the class, the music and the movement, I couldn’t think of any time I had more fun – or felt more comfortable – working out. It really was like a party! After a few months, I knew Zumba® was something special that I wanted to be a part of and share with others. By the time I became a Zumba® instructor, 6 short months later in September, 2010, I had a newfound energy and could fit into things I hadn’t worn in years.
Now that I’ve been teaching Zumba® classes for almost 4 years, I still love it! Even if I’m having a completely lousy day, when I see my students and turn on the music, all of the stress just melts away. And I smile when they tell me the same thing happens to them, too. That’s what Zumba® is about.
Background
In addition to offering Zumba® classes and master classes to the general public, I conducted private classes for municipalities and educational institutions in the Boston area. My community outreach activities have included volunteering at the Lynn Walk for Families and organizing charity fundraisers such as a Zumbathon® for the Boston Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
My dance experience includes 20 years of ballet as well as some Jazz & Tap. I am CPR/AED certified and have a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. To date, I have completed multiple core and specialty Zumba® trainings and events, including:
Basics 1
Basics 2
Zumba Toning
Zumba Gold
Aqua Zumba
Zumba Kids
Zumba Core
Zumba Pro Skills
Convention 2012
