Saturday class success!!

Today we had 5 people in class!! I know that doesn't sound like a lot, but last week we had none, so 5 is a great number!! Everyone was great, and was able to see, so that is always a plus.

I know that on the weekday classes, it may be getting a little hard to see, because of the amount of people in class. I apologize, and will try my hardest to move around a little in class so that even if you are in the back you can see. Come early and stand by me --if you need a little more cardio. It is easier to follow if you are close.

I will have another workshop when I feel the need, but right now everyone is doing so well. Please let me know if you have questions or comments or anything that may help improve the quality of classes.

Here is a new song and choreography I would like to try this week..we will see, but practice at home if you can so you will be prepared. Zumba BABY!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O20VZinNwY0 I think this video is alright, but the choreography on the next one is the best!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFG1GPUX720 Caution..her singing grates!! Watch them both and I will mix them together.

Zumba success!!

Everyone is doing so well in class!!! It makes my heart soar to see people having fun. Not to mention getting fit in the process. If it was your first time in class and you don't feel like you are doing well ---don't be discouraged!! It takes a little bit of time to be able to follow a non verbal instructor, but there is a reason for my silence...fun is the reason. It wouldn't be as much fun with me yelling at you all the time. So, buck up and face the challenge!! Bring your friends and have a big party together... at Zumba!!

Just so you are aware..I have Salsa Dancing tickets for free!! This Friday at the Knitting Factory!! Come and pick some tickets up at class or see Giovanni for some. Get a group of dancers together and go party with your new Zumba moves!!!

Is Saturday a bad day??

Not one person showed up this morning so I did a little choreography for you.There will be a couple of new songs in our class. I am so excited!! So, get ready.

here are some links for practicing....

A new warm up...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PppyAgKMGaU

A new crazy song!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm7DyRjtWRc&feature=related

Saturday Class!!

The Saturday Class is at 8am. I know it is early, but it will get you started on the happy foot!! All the other gyms are full at 9 (which is the time I prefer) with step, cycle and Yoga. So, Come to Zumba, and if you are not too tired and worked, go to another class as well. I am so excited to do Zumba and I am having such a positive experience with all of the people who are taking it, trying it, learning it and having a fun time. Thanks for all the support and encouragement!! I'll see you on Saturday at 8am!!!

My Instructor Erick

Ok So if you are wondering why I get so fired up aboput Zumba......

This was my instructor..For real..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTE9vSe5CXQ&feature=related


He is an amazing dancer! It was a pricless opportunity for me to see a guy bust it out like that.
I have never sweat so much in my life....

Practice links... Are good!!

OK.. So unless I make the video's really short I will not be able to post them here so I have decided to give you some links from You tube. They are very similar, but not exactly the same as what we do in class. Just practice with the guy here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrudcFMb5I8 and modify it a little so you are doing a hip shake when he does a shoulder shrug. Leave out the cross step at the end too..and you should be fine.

Have fun!! XOXOX

The Video practice pages #1

Ok nevermind.. My files are too big to download on this blog. I am going to have to find another solution here. Here is a link to the warmup song at youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf0q6qtThF4

I will try to find more links with the choreography that I use so you can practice.