This week I started something new. I am teaching in a community education program. It is just a Wednesday night class with what looks to be a really fun bunch of gals! Deerfield contacted me and I was thrilled when they offered the gig to me. What better way to give back, than to dance some Zumba within a community education driven program! I was cautious about my playlist and actually had two of them. Just in case. I wasn’t sure what the demographic was going to be, but, the first playlist worked.
Those girls were smiling and dancing and having just as much fun as I was. What a thrill it is to offer this gift of magic! One hour a week, that is all I am asking of them, for now. 60 minutes of letting loose, sharing our precious time, getting a little exercise and hopefully making long lasting friendships. There were two of my old students there and they blended right in, confident in their moves, but not the least be over bearing. That is why I love them! They danced and moved…the whole room did! I cannot wait to go back next Wednesday! One of them asked if the playlist was going to change every week, and she had a look of terror on her face. “Nah, let’s get you guys use to the music, rhythm and the moves first, then we will add one or a few as we go. I saw her sigh in relief. Isn’t that what this is all about….making them feel comfortable, confident and burning some calories while they are at it? I LOVE my JOB!!!
If your interested come and join us…it is a $6.00 drop in fee. We are meeting at the Kings Middle School in the cafeteria. We would love to share the dance floor with you!
About ZumbaBevy
Born an eternal fat girl, I have tried every diet and exercise program known to man. I have sweated to the oldies with Richard Simmons, kicked butt with Billy Banks and even jumped on the Susan Powder bandwagon. Each time I would lose a few inches and buy a size smaller, but, I never saw the results I have achieved with Zumba.
The first class I was taken to, I went with hesitation and the thought that this was yet another silly program that would take a few pounds and inches off. I was wrong! From the minute the music started, I was hooked! I was dancing and moving and sweating, in ways I didn’t know I was capable of. Yes, like many first time Zumba class students, I fumbled and stumbled through most of the moves, but, I kept moving. I improvised. I mimicked the 30 something instructors move with the grace of an ostrich. I was tired, sore and dying of thirst. What was this Zumba? I had to have more.
So more I got. I quickly went from a 2 times a week to 4 sometimes 5 times a week and eventually started having double Zumba days. I would dance my heart out at one class and jump in my car and rush to a second class. I was having too much fun. And the results were amazing. I lost over 80 inches in the first 6 months. I was wearing a size 12 jean less than 18 months after I started this adventure.
Upon the encouragement of my instructor, I decided it was time I became certified. I had become the low impact version of every song she taught and I quickly learned all the routines. Why not share the gift that I was given? If I was losing inches and pounds, why shouldn’t I share that with everybody? Class was soo much fun, it never has, even since the beginning, felt like a workout. Yet, it was. It was a great cardio workout, and I would often refer to Zumba class as my Zumba detox. I was sweating off all the days’ ick and stress, simply by dancing! So, I jumped online and signed up for my first certification. That was just the beginning.
My current certifications are:
* Zumba Gold
* Basic 1
* Zumbatomic (Children’s version)
* Basic 2
Zumba worked for me! It works for many others. It is fun! It does NOT feel like a work-out. You don’t dread the next series; you learn the songs and the steps. You sing along, clap your hands and occasionally a whoop or a holler will escape your lips! Why because it is fun .Anybody can Zumba! My classes are meant for all fitness levels from beginner to the seasoned dancing queen. Let me share this gift with you. I promise you will have fun! That’s the key…Join the Party!
