Well, I’ve done it! I’ve registered for the 2011 Zumba Instructor Convention! (decorations from last year) The convention is in July this year, 7-11, at the Peabody in Orlando, FL. New to the instructor convention? Check out my wrap-up from …
This weekend, I attended the first annual Mind, Body & Spirit Festival in Elkton, MD. Over 200 people came to participate in the festival! I offered a 30-minute Zumba demonstration! The demo was scheduled right after lunch, so not too …
Each month, Zumba sends ZIN certified instructors new music. Half of the time, choreography is included, too! Usually, I’ll take moves from the choreography Zumba provides and make it my own. Then, we’ll try it out in class and work …
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Hands up if you made a 2011 New Year’s resolution to get fit! I have a suggestion to help you get started! Zumba. It’s fun, high energy, gets you moving, and is performed in a group atmosphere (read: makes you …
I went to my first Zumba Jam Workshop today! Alena Groopman offered it — she’s visiting her native Maryland from California. She also offered a master class before the jam session at Fun & Fit4Life in Perryville. (Thank you again …
How do you keep up with “fit for life” eating when you’re a thousand miles from home? I didn’t prepare for this as well as I’d hoped. I’ve become so used to preparing meals at home with fresh, local ingredients! …
Convention 2010 recap: (psst…Zumba Convention 2011 here we come!! Registration is now open!!) A few firsts for me: first Zumba Convention, first trip to Orlando, first solo flight.Pre-conference: I met a new Zumba buddy from Tennessee, and got my first …
On Day 2 of the Zumba convention, I attended a couple of “flavor” workshops. First, Flamenco! Flamenco is all about crisp steps and controlled arm movements. We had an awesome instructor who broke down the steps and beats.Flamenco movements include …
Zumba has spread its wings to include three specialties: aqua, toning, and Zumbatomic (for kids!). Instructors at the convention have the option to become certified in any of these areas. Since I already have the toning certification, I opted for …
Today started early. My alarm went off at 6:30, and I met my new friend Whitney to head to the convention center at 7:30. Decked out with my homemade Zumba flair! The convention center is also decked out with Zumba …
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