Zumba love.

It's been a while since I have last blogged... So I thought I would give a quick lil recap on whats been going on over here before I get to the point of this blog...Officially last Wednesday my fiance got his promotion, we are so excited for him! He did his training on Monday and is all ready to move up in the game. 

On Saturday September 17th I held a Zumbathon to raise money for Susan G Komen for the cure. We were extremely successful!!! What's a Zumbathon? It an extremely long special Zumba class! :) My students enjoy when I have Zumbathon's or Master classes. This Zumbathon was absolutely amazing, and life changing. My dear Zumba friend Carmen helped me with this, and was so excited! We made this event all about her best friend Tiffany, and others who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Tiffany used to teach Zumba but the doctor gave her orders that she could no longer teach. On the 27th of this month Tiffany will undergo surgery to have both breasts removed. 

Nonie, Tiffany, Carmen, and Me

Tiffany shared her heart-warming story with everyone who was in attendance at the Zumbathon and let me tell you... if you looked around the room there was not a dry eye around! :) Her story really enlightened me, and if I ever have any concerns or worries about a lump or any weird feelings on my breasts I will not be afraid to tell my doctor.

We also had the honor of having Nonie teach at our event! And let me tell you he is absolutely awesome! He is kind spirited and a total Diva when he gets on stage!!!

here's a up close picture of my amazing zumba friend Carmen and her best friend Tiffany!

This all leads me to why I teach Zumba. Something about it just makes me so happy. Zumba is more than just a fitness class its a Movement. A movement to make a difference in your life and those around you. When I am teaching nothing else matters, I'm happy! I am in the moment and I feel as though I am unstoppable. I look at my students each day walking in and you can tell some have had a horrific day, or stressful week. However when they leave my class to return home they are smiling and glowing and it feels so good to know I have made the difference. At this moment in my life Zumba is my "career" and if this Zumba craze ever fades I will continue my journey in the dance/fitness industry. I feel I have met my calling :) Each day I am growing as an instructor, and each day I see a difference in my students. Whether that difference is weight loss, or increased stamina, or more positive post on their facebooks I see a difference and I am proud.

Everyone groovin' for the cure of breast cancer! Over 50 people were in attendance! :)