About Me

mariadancing

Dance has always been a part of my life. I started taking Zumba classes in New Jersey in 2007 and was hooked from the start! It was SO much fun. I loved the music, moves and I was sweating like crazy! I always left class with a smile and feeling great! I just knew that Zumba was for me and I wanted to do it as much as I could!

Certification

zumbacoinimageI obtained my Zumba B1 certificate with the amazing Tanya Beardsley, in New York. I then moved from New Jersey to Charleston, SC and began teaching Zumba in August of 2008. Since then I have become AFAA Group Fitness certified, CPR certified, and I have also obtained my Zumba B2 certificate. I have attended the 2009 and 2010 Zumba Conventions in Orlando, FL. where I have received continuing education credits. I have recently added PiYo® to my list of certificates. In July of 2010 I was selected to be a Zumba Jammer, where I teach original choreography to Zumba Instructors.

Heritage

I am very proud of my Hispanic heritage and I love that through Zumba I can share the joy of movement and music of many Latin cultures. Some of the styles we do are meringue, salsa, cha cha, flamenco, samba, axe, cumbia, reggaeton, samba funk and latin pop.

Come relax, have fun, shake your worries away and burn calories all at the same time!