Let's do this!

It's Thursday!! I am completely exhausted and have a million things to do, but I can't wait for class tonight! When I feel like I am too tired to teach or that I haven't prepared a new song for tonight you guys still make me feel so good at class. I love when we have an awesome time rocking out to new stuff or just oldy-but-goodies. You guys keep me going and I love it! If you have a request for tonight or a song you would like me to choreograph, let me know. See you tonight!!

Let's ZUMBA!

First night in a gym-thoughts?

First off-we had 40 people there tonight!!!! It was freaking amazing!!!! It was our first night at 9:00 pm and in the new location (a gym!). I was worried we would lose some of our crew by moving to a later time, but we grew! We had 30 people last week and added 10 more tonight. I know that Zumba by nature is amazing and fun but I am very humbled and flattered that my class is growing so quickly. You guys give me a reason to listen to my playlist at work, watch the DVDs and dance with my 4 year old, and Zumba at every red light! I love watching people come back week after week, share it with their friends, and honestly enjoying themselves while working toward a healthier them. Thank you for supporting me. Thank you for motivating me to try to and be a better instructor every time I party with you amazing people. You are my inspiration!!!

What did you think of 9pm? Will you want to move back to 8:30 when we have the chance or do you like it a little later? We'll feel it out over the next few weeks and see what we prefer.

Lastly, a little shout out here to the guys in my stake that bore the brunt of my wrath last week. I raised some serious h-e-double hockey stick let many people know that I was very dissatisfied at how ignored the physical needs of the women are in our stake. They worked out our current situation (gym, later time) and I'm grateful. There is NO way we could've stuffed tonight's class in the tiny little multi-purpose room. One of the members of the Stake athletic committee even told me they had a meeting where they specifically spoke about the needs of the women. He thanked me for offering this option to the women and asked about what other ideas I have for women to have physical outlets. I expressed the need for us to have not only a physical outlet but one that offers a social aspect, is fun, and relieves stress for us. He was very supportive and interested in my suggestions and our cause. I'm glad to know that my kicking and screaming has drawn some attention and is starting to yield positive results. You guys are my support and thank you for putting up with all of the craziness as we get established. I hope we can keep working through this and maybe even get a bigger gym (withOUT a carpeting stage!).

I LOVE ZUMBA!!!!! I hope you do too!!!!!!

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.