I love to teach Zumba and motivate others to follow their passion for fitness and dance. I believe everyone can dance when given the right "ingredients" and experience in a dance fitness class. I was an athlete growing up, but always yearned to dance. I had been doing many different exercise videos, including Zumba CD's with Beto Perez, Tanya Beardsley and Gina Grant at home for years. I joined the Hampshire Regional YMCA in my 40's and took my first live Zumba Class. The class was taught by Philip Warren and this class was Athletic and felt like dancing at the same time. I had found my path to dancing and my passion for Zumba took off! I was initially intimidated and nervous because I lacked any real dance background. I really enjoyed the versatility and modifications of all the choreography that fit my individual needs and style. I have now been teaching Zumba for 8 years now. I love the feel of the Latin Rhythms, dancing with people and discovering together our power and strength as it shines through. Participants find my classes to be energetic, dynamic, easy to follow and most of all fun! Come join the Party.