Hey there! Amy here, and welcome to my world of Zumba dance! If you’ve ever moved and grooved with me, you already know – we don’t take things too seriously here. The goal is simple: pure, unadulterated fun. Because let’s be honest, if fitness isn’t enjoyable, why stick with it? I’m not your typical fitness guru. Gyms? Not my scene. PE in school? My least favorite. But dancing? That’s my jam. Zumba dance became my happy place – it boosted my fitness, helped me shed baby weight (over 40 pounds, to be exact!), lifted my spirits, built my confidence, and connected me with an incredible group of women – my amazing ZDP GirlBand. When you join my classes, you’re in the GirlBand too! Think of it as exercise in disguise, where you set your own pace (though, fair warning, I might encourage you to push a little!). Ten years in, and I’m still head over heels for Zumba dance. It’s pure joy.
My Zumba dance journey kicked off in 2010. Back then, ‘exercise’ felt like a chore, but dance? Always loved it. Adult dance classes were scarce in my small hometown of Yeovil, especially the kind I enjoyed. So, Zumba dance piqued my interest. Nerves were high walking into that first class, but the moment the music started, I was hooked. Lost in the rhythm, the hour flew by.
Fast forward to 2011, I got my Zumba dance Basic 1 Instructor certification. Zumba dance became my side hustle while I was teaching at a secondary school. Life took me to Bristol in 2012. Zumba dance classes took a pause as I focused on a new job, new friends, and another degree. But my Zumba dance passion didn’t fade – I kept attending classes weekly to get my fix.
Then 2019 rolled around. After having my second daughter and stepping away from my education career in 2016 to raise my first, I decided to dive back into Zumba dance, this time as an instructor again. Best. Decision. Ever.
And now? It’s 2023, and ZDP in-person and online Zumba dance classes are award-winning! My Yeovil class is the largest weekly Zumba dance class in the UK, and the ZDP GirlBand is growing every week across all classes. Thanks to technology, people around the globe are dancing to ZDP classes anytime, anywhere with the ZDP ‘Keep Dancing’ online membership. I’m living my passion with my phenomenal ZDP GirlBand. Every class is a party.
My mission? To make you feel fantastic. Fitness should be fun! You’ll leave my Zumba dance class sweaty and smiling. Each class is like a night out with your besties – in a darkened room with disco lights. It’s truly exercise in disguise. Everyone is welcome, no matter your dance background or fitness level. Want to jump around to awesome music in a fun, judgment-free zone for an hour? Perfect!
Zumba dance is exactly what it promises: a safe space for every BODY to have fun, feel liberated, and celebrate movement.
Come join the Zumba dance party!
Love, Amy xxxx
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