Too saucy?

I was told today that I may need to tone down my routines for Zumba. Apparently I have too much hip gyration and shimmying going on. I know I'm teaching in a church and I feel like I already try to keep things on a manageable level and I'm not too out there are overly sexualizing it. What do you think? I mean, Zumba is fun, energetic, and it's got some attitude. The hip movements and shimmying are all for a reason-not just to try and be sexy. The movements are used to work particular muslces and tone different areas. Maybe I just am more over the top than I thought I was. What do you guys think? Am I pushing the envelope too much for teaching in a church? Thanks for any input!

Concessions...for a while=we get a gym!

Ok. I was in a bit of an emotional tumble of an overwhelmed/feminist/angry she-hulk tornado. I was desperate for a larger facility and felt like I needed to be the center of everyone's universe. :) We took over the gym halfway through class this week and it was great! Being up on the stage made it so much easier for everyone to see me and we had room to party. I loved it. On Friday the Regional Athletic Rep called me back of his own free will (which is surprising since I had been stalking him for a couple days which I'm sure was fairly annoying). I decided to make a concession on the time in order to get the gym. We will be having class at 9PM on Thursday nights in the gym at 200 N 200 E in Orem. I know the 9pm slot is less than ideal but it will only be for about 4-6 weeks until my arch-nemesis (the church bball tournament) is over. In the beginning of March we will be free to adjust our time and get the gym for class at 8 or 8:30 as we see fit. I hope a lot of you are still able to come at this later time for a few weeks! Having a gym with a stage will be SO nice and it is still FREE!!! I am very excited to have the space for us to infect our new space with Zumba fever! Thoughts?
Now I'm going to take a deep cleaning breath, try to take back all the things I muttered under my breath, and look forward to our gym time. See you on Thursday!

What to do?

I love how my class is growing every week. It is amazing to see familiar faces and new people every time. It makes me so excited to know that people are feeling the Zumbalove and energy! I'm getting a little sad because I'm having a REALLY difficult time getting a larger place to hold our class. As of right now we have been in the multi-purpose room at my church at it was ok, but we have definitly outgrown it! I have been in touch with many different levels of leadership in my ward/stake/region without much to show for it yet. Apparently basketball is the primary concern and priority of every single building. It's a little frustrating for me! I understand that the guys want to play basketball, and that is great, but what about the ladies? Can't ONE gym be spared for us? I've pretty much been told we can do it at 6 pm or 9 pm. (before or after basketball.) Wouldn't it be nice if basketball changed a little for us? Apparently I'm a dreamer. *sigh* I needed to vent a little. Thanks. :)

Moving onward and upward! I'm going to start approaching a few local martial arts studios to see if any of them would like to let me start a Zumba class in their facility. If I did this I would have to charge for class. Would you guys be willing to pay to attend? I love teaching my free class but I think it would be fun to teach in a better facility once or twice a week as well. I'd love any ideas or feedback that you have.

If you have been to my class before, I hope to see you again. Thank you for coming and sweating, laughing, and partying with me!!!!

Another passion is budding...

I am a bit of a crazy, out there, fun loving girl. So today I decided to jump in to the Happy Valley Derby Darlin roller derby league. It is just starting and I am so excited!!! I have dreamed of joining a roller derby team for a couple years but there has never been one in Utah Valley so I was so excited when I heard this one was starting up.

I went to my first meeting today (I think it's the second or third so far) and it was great! I love the attitude and excitment from the girls. It is going to be kick a!! We are starting to work on the organization, funding, sponsorships, schedules, and everything. I really like the idea of being part of this from the beginning. It's going to be fun to help get this up and running.

If any of you interested in letting your alter ego out on the rink floor then find the Happy Valley Derby Darlins on Facebook and join us! It is going to be so awesome!!!!!!!

Are you all ready to get your Zumba on tomorrow???? Be there!!! It's going to be a party!!!

Teaching

I absolutely love teaching Zumba!! I love getting up there and getting people into the music. I love seeing people smile and enjoy themselves! I have been able to teach at my church for about two months now and it is awesome. I have also been able to teach for two different wards at a Relief Society activity and have had a great time with so many awesome women! I hope to get a paying gig soon but I enjoy teaching my free class each Thursday night. I hope to see you there soon!!! Bring your water, attitude, and leave your inhibitions at the door!!!

If you have been to my class, I would love your feedback! I want to be the best instructor I can be! I want to do whatever I can to make it fun and exciting for you. I have an incredibly thick skin so let me know what you think, good or bad. :) Thank you!!!!

Welcome!

I am Charlotte and I am completely addicted to Zumba. I found it in November 2009 and only made it through half of the class my first time but I loved it. I have never stuck to an exercise program for more than a couple of months before I found Zumba. I have been addicted every since that first class. I crave it now! It find myself laughing, cheering, and having an amazing time, all while burning calories! I think that Zumba is amazing. I think that anyone, no matter their size, age, or fitness ability can do Zumba. It is very versatile and can be modified to whatever you need. I've been teaching since November 2010 and I love it. I love watching people smile and enjoy themselves as they party their way to better health.