Welcome to Zumbadeb.com, and welcome to my very first blog!

Zumba is AWESOME, and I’m so thankful I am able to bring it to you.  It is the most FUN I have ever had exercising — I love the music and Zumba is danced-based, and everyone who knows me knows I LOVE TO DANCE!  My classes aren’t structured like your typical aerobics class.  I do my best to follow Zumba protocol, which is 75% dance, 25% fitness and toning, with the toning part coming from fitness moves such as lunges, squats, bicep curls, etc.  But the emphasis will always be on the music and dance.  You could say that the only request I have of anyone coming to one of my classes is that you allow yourself to do only one thing:  FEEL the music!  Lose your inhibitions — nobody is judging anybody.  In any way.  As anyone who has taken my class in the past knows, there are certain times when you just have to cut yourself loose and SHAKE IT!!!!  (At least I do!!!)  Zumba is a “Feel Happy” workout, and you can’t truly feel happy if you feel inhibited, can you?  RELAX!  Enjoy the music, enjoy the movement — enjoy the body you’ve been given while you take it on the journey you’ve chosen to health and fitness.  Trust me — your body loves to have fun!

And one of the many beautiful things about Zumba is:  THERE ARE NO MISTAKES!!  I tell my classes that if you are moving, and if you are upright, and if you are smiling, then you are doing Zumba correctly!  I don’t do assessments on my students; I trust YOU to know what your body is able to handle when it comes to movement.  If you find a certain move doesn’t work for where you are right now, that’s OKAY!  Want to turn it down a notch?  I will show you how to modify a move so it works for you.

So what’s holding you back?  Come try out a class — you’ll have a blast and meet some new friends.  Watch the Concept Video on my home page, but don’t worry — you don’t need to wear spandex and sports bras to attend my classes — I mean it when I say Zumba is for Everybody, and Zumba is for EVERY BODY!  Come on, admit it (you, too, fellas!!) — deep down inside, you really want to dance, don’t you??!!!  Why not get healthier at the same time??

Check out my Schedule page:  All classes that say (open) are open to the public, but you still should call me if you want to attend.  Classes held at Edmunds Cafeteria (Monday/Wednesday) are subject to cancellation due to school activities and weather, and I will update my calendar as soon as I know of any cancellations.  On any day, my schedule will be correct for that particular day, but again, it’s always BEST to call first.  Just to be sure.

I look forward to meeting you in class!

Peace, ZumbaDeb