Northgate Centre

Class Schedules

30 minutes of choreography with High Intensity Intervals to create a workout for your brain and your body!

Growing up in Skopje, Macedonia in a family that loves art, Tamara is no stranger to art, dance and scene industry! In her earliest years she began absorbing the beauty of the dance world from her mother. At age 9 she was cast in a professional ballet school. When she turned 17, she was already working as a professional dancer at the Macedonian National Theatre. She did not stop there. Her hunger for education and research continued and started to evolve, not just as a dancer, but as a teacher, choreographer and aerobic trainer. Fitness become essential aspect of her life! She enjoys working out herself and training others for a better and healthier life, and to become the best driving force.

A full body workout using a variety of equipment and muscle conditioning exercises. This total body conditioning class will do just as the name says; condition the whole body for a total muscle workout!!

Growing up in Skopje, Macedonia in a family that loves art, Tamara is no stranger to art, dance and scene industry! In her earliest years she began absorbing the beauty of the dance world from her mother. At age 9 she was cast in a professional ballet school. When she turned 17, she was already working as a professional dancer at the Macedonian National Theatre. She did not stop there. Her hunger for education and research continued and started to evolve, not just as a dancer, but as a teacher, choreographer and aerobic trainer. Fitness become essential aspect of her life! She enjoys working out herself and training others for a better and healthier life, and to become the best driving force.

A calm and focused yoga class that concentrates on precision and alignment whilst using props to accommodate individuals. Improves balance, static strength and flexibility, whilst calming the mind and relieving stress.

Please bring your own mat/yoga mat as these are not provided by the club.

Alia is a yoga instructor at Spa Lady, and loves to share her passion for yoga with everyone. She took her first yoga class after her children were born as a way to keep in shape, and continued for years attending weekly classes and worked on growing her personal practise. As her children grew she knew someday she would need to go back to work, and needed to find something she loved. Alia trained hard and completed her 200 hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. She now teaches a couple times a week at different Spa Ladys around Edmonton. She thanks everyone who comes to class for giving yoga a chance. Namaste.

It is all about the Party! – Dance, shake and groove away calories in a fun dance style aerobic class that is designed to be a party! It is for everyone and it is fun, fun fun!!!

Teaching Zumba Fitness is the perfect combination of my favorite things: Latin Dancing and Fitness! I have been dancing since age 5 in my native Colombia and having the opportunity to share some of my culture through music, fitness and fun is a wonderful feeling to share with my students. What I enjoy the most is, after an intense class full of salsa and sweat, watching my students smiling, laughing and feeling less like they worked out and more like they were at a Latin party! I hope to see you in class!

A weight-training workout using a barbell and plates in the group fitness studio. It achieves maximum results and is the quickest way to get in shape. Our experienced instructors will focus on technique for safety and use their dynamic energy to power you through this amazing full body workout.

I\'ve been teaching group fitness classes for over 12 years. I\'ve been a part of the Group Fitness Coordinator team for several years. I am currently the Promotions Coordinator for all three Edmonton locations. I believe you should enjoy yourself when taking classes, which is why I like to bring fun into my classes. I encourage the participants to not only work hard but laugh as well. Every once in a while, I like to teach classes that bring a flavour of what\'s happening around us, such as the Olympics.

It is all about the Party! – Dance, shake and groove away calories in a fun dance style aerobic class that is designed to be a party! It is for everyone and it is fun, fun fun!!!

My whole life I have been very active and involved in the fitness world, I worked really hard to make my love of fitness into a career and I cannot imagine doing anything else than what I am doing here at SPA LADY. Every day is something new and I get to share my passion with everyone around me, and help them make a difference in their lives. Whether you are just getting started, need an extra push to help you reach your goals or just need a change in your current program I want to be there for you, and help you in every way that I can to ensure your success. Exercise should be fun for everyone, not seen as a chore. I am very creative with an oversized bag of tricks up my sleeve to keep you on your toes and your experience at SPA LADY fun and exciting. I want everyone to achieve their full potential and not hold back, to push themselves, and in the end be able to say I DID IT! for me as a trainer that is the best reward of all.

Training Qualifications:

NAIT PFT diploma

NASM corrective exercise specialist

First aid- CPR

CSEP Certified Personal Trainer

Specialty Areas:

Strength training

Weight loss and toning

Corrective exercise

Improving overall health and well being

Contact:

Email: cmorgan@spalady.ca

Phone: 780-240-4641

This is a resistance and cardio class IN THE GYM on our exclusive Sprint Circuit Machines. This quick effective workout provides full conditioning and cardio training for maximum results!

I\'ve been teaching group fitness classes for over 12 years. I\'ve been a part of the Group Fitness Coordinator team for several years. I am currently the Promotions Coordinator for all three Edmonton locations. I believe you should enjoy yourself when taking classes, which is why I like to bring fun into my classes. I encourage the participants to not only work hard but laugh as well. Every once in a while, I like to teach classes that bring a flavour of what\'s happening around us, such as the Olympics.

A flowing yoga class that links postures together to create sequences. You will move smoothly from one posture to another, to create a vinyasa flow of movement.

Through my journey in Yoga, I have learned how to integrate the mental and the physical being to bring about a sense of inner and outer balance. Yoga also has taught me about acceptance and awareness. I realized that life is not about finding yourself, but about how you create yourself. In our western society I have noticed that most of us have forgotten our spiritual journey. We tend to cover things up, it is time for us to uncover what we are trying to avoid. I believe our bodies are a gift and should be explored and opened up to the physical and emotional aspects of life. Yoga can supply us with nurturing energy to become a more grounded, self-aware person. Teaching individuals the power of Yoga for peace of mind and inner strength is such a gift that will refresh our life force with new energy!

Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame. -B.K.S Iyengar

This is a resistance and cardio class IN THE GYM on our exclusive Sprint Circuit Machines. This quick effective workout provides full conditioning and cardio training for maximum results!

Dana Lang, age 27; recently married in September; Presently a psychiatric nurse at the Royal alex and Glenrose; Just finished nursing degree at the U of A; Teaching group fitness for year and a half, mostly kickboxing classes but will be teaching Sprint starting next week; Hobbies: sailing, kickboxing, ultimate frisbee, raquetball and just recently - scrapbooking

A full body workout using a variety of equipment and muscle conditioning exercises. This total body conditioning class will do just as the name says; condition the whole body for a total muscle workout!!

Instructors: Timmie or Michelle

Please bring your own mat as mats are not provided for use in class by the club

Alia is a yoga instructor at Spa Lady, and loves to share her passion for yoga with everyone. She took her first yoga class after her children were born as a way to keep in shape, and continued for years attending weekly classes and worked on growing her personal practise. As her children grew she knew someday she would need to go back to work, and needed to find something she loved. Alia trained hard and completed her 200 hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. She now teaches a couple times a week at different Spa Ladys around Edmonton. She thanks everyone who comes to class for giving yoga a chance. Namaste.

30 minutes of choreography with High Intensity Intervals to create a workout for your brain and your body!

Carrie is an AFLCA and STOTT Pilates certified instructor who has been teaching for Spa Lady since January 2000. She is committed to her fitness education and professional development, thus you will often find her attending workshops and conferences to bring new and vibrant ideas to her classes.

Carrie’s group exercise passion is Step and her goal is to provide every participant with an exciting and motivating workout. She does this by supplying energizing and interesting choreography to keep her participants excited.

Carrie has many passions outside the fitness industry. She is a competitive curler and certified coach which she enjoys in the winter, and an avid cyclist; often enjoying the river valley in the summer. Carrie holds a degree in Social Work and actively works with children, bringing her fitness training into her work frequently.

Carrie enjoys teaching group fitness at Spa Lady and this is reflected by the constant smile on her face whist she teaches. When teaching her classes at Spa Lady, there is no where else she’d rather be!

A full body workout using a variety of equipment and muscle conditioning exercises. This total body conditioning class will do just as the name says; condition the whole body for a total muscle workout!!

Carrie is an AFLCA and STOTT Pilates certified instructor who has been teaching for Spa Lady since January 2000. She is committed to her fitness education and professional development, thus you will often find her attending workshops and conferences to bring new and vibrant ideas to her classes.

Carrie’s group exercise passion is Step and her goal is to provide every participant with an exciting and motivating workout. She does this by supplying energizing and interesting choreography to keep her participants excited.

Carrie has many passions outside the fitness industry. She is a competitive curler and certified coach which she enjoys in the winter, and an avid cyclist; often enjoying the river valley in the summer. Carrie holds a degree in Social Work and actively works with children, bringing her fitness training into her work frequently.

Carrie enjoys teaching group fitness at Spa Lady and this is reflected by the constant smile on her face whist she teaches. When teaching her classes at Spa Lady, there is no where else she’d rather be!

Please bring your own mat as mats are not provided for use in class by the club

Alia is a yoga instructor at Spa Lady, and loves to share her passion for yoga with everyone. She took her first yoga class after her children were born as a way to keep in shape, and continued for years attending weekly classes and worked on growing her personal practise. As her children grew she knew someday she would need to go back to work, and needed to find something she loved. Alia trained hard and completed her 200 hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. She now teaches a couple times a week at different Spa Ladys around Edmonton. She thanks everyone who comes to class for giving yoga a chance. Namaste.

It is all about the Party! – Dance, shake and groove away calories in a fun dance style aerobic class that is designed to be a party! It is for everyone and it is fun, fun fun!!!

Teaching Zumba Fitness is the perfect combination of my favorite things: Latin Dancing and Fitness! I have been dancing since age 5 in my native Colombia and having the opportunity to share some of my culture through music, fitness and fun is a wonderful feeling to share with my students. What I enjoy the most is, after an intense class full of salsa and sweat, watching my students smiling, laughing and feeling less like they worked out and more like they were at a Latin party! I hope to see you in class!

It is all about the Party! – Dance, shake and groove away calories in a fun dance style aerobic class that is designed to be a party! It is for everyone and it is fun, fun fun!!!

I am originally from Montreal (bilingual) and was fortunate to have been born into a dance family. Movement and music were part of life in the home and I took classes in classical and jazz into my teens and later on in life, hip hop. I loved the outdoors and my environment allowed for horseback riding and cross country skiing, which I did competitively. As for my personal career choices, my travels and my passions landed me in the film and television industry and also sporting event management. I have always maintained my health and thankfully that has supported me in many of my pursuits such as; Taekwondo, skiing, mountain biking, running and an off road driving/camping African safari. I fell in love with Zumba 3 years ago and have never looked back. The music and the attitude are addictive. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate our many cultures through music and dance. I am completing my AFLCA this summer, specializing in Group Fitness/Choreography. My joy is to promote fitness, inner health and wellness, and also contribute a positive energy to the community. I am committed to advancing my career in Zumba and the fitness industry to help others achieve their goals and enjoy the many benefits of a healthy lifestyle. I look forward to meeting you at one of my classes.

3, 2, 1 is a mix of muscle, cardio and abdominals. We will perform 3 minutes of muscle, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abdominals and repeat this over and over to create a super calorie-busting workout. This time-efficient program creates amazing results and is suitable for all levels.

Dana Lang, age 27; recently married in September; Presently a psychiatric nurse at the Royal alex and Glenrose; Just finished nursing degree at the U of A; Teaching group fitness for year and a half, mostly kickboxing classes but will be teaching Sprint starting next week; Hobbies: sailing, kickboxing, ultimate frisbee, raquetball and just recently - scrapbooking

Just as the name suggests, this is a muscle-conditioning workout that concentrates on the lower body. Includes lots of great leg, butt and abdominal work

I\'ve been teaching group fitness classes for over 12 years. I\'ve been a part of the Group Fitness Coordinator team for several years. I am currently the Promotions Coordinator for all three Edmonton locations. I believe you should enjoy yourself when taking classes, which is why I like to bring fun into my classes. I encourage the participants to not only work hard but laugh as well. Every once in a while, I like to teach classes that bring a flavour of what\'s happening around us, such as the Olympics.

This high intensity interval training class will take your calorific burn to the next level! Using cardio drills and a variety of different timed sets this anaerobic style workout will leave you breathless and begging for more. High Intensity Interval Training has been scientifically proven to be the top training tool for maximum calorie loss. . It is easy to follow and we will offer a range of options to accommodate a range of fitness levels.

I\'ve been teaching group fitness classes for over 12 years. I\'ve been a part of the Group Fitness Coordinator team for several years. I am currently the Promotions Coordinator for all three Edmonton locations. I believe you should enjoy yourself when taking classes, which is why I like to bring fun into my classes. I encourage the participants to not only work hard but laugh as well. Every once in a while, I like to teach classes that bring a flavour of what\'s happening around us, such as the Olympics.

A weight-training workout using a barbell and plates in the group fitness studio. It achieves maximum results and is the quickest way to get in shape. Our experienced instructors will focus on technique for safety and use their dynamic energy to power you through this amazing full body workout.

I\'ve been teaching group fitness classes for over 12 years. I\'ve been a part of the Group Fitness Coordinator team for several years. I am currently the Promotions Coordinator for all three Edmonton locations. I believe you should enjoy yourself when taking classes, which is why I like to bring fun into my classes. I encourage the participants to not only work hard but laugh as well. Every once in a while, I like to teach classes that bring a flavour of what\'s happening around us, such as the Olympics.

It is all about the Party! – Dance, shake and groove away calories in a fun dance style aerobic class that is designed to be a party! It is for everyone and it is fun, fun fun!!!

For those that love step, but are short on time this 30 minutes of pure cardio is the express way to burn calories and have fun with step choreography. Different levels of choreography will be offered to help everybody feel welcome..

Growing up in Skopje, Macedonia in a family that loves art, Tamara is no stranger to art, dance and scene industry! In her earliest years she began absorbing the beauty of the dance world from her mother. At age 9 she was cast in a professional ballet school. When she turned 17, she was already working as a professional dancer at the Macedonian National Theatre. She did not stop there. Her hunger for education and research continued and started to evolve, not just as a dancer, but as a teacher, choreographer and aerobic trainer. Fitness become essential aspect of her life! She enjoys working out herself and training others for a better and healthier life, and to become the best driving force.

Just as the name suggests, this is a muscle-conditioning workout that concentrates on the lower body. Includes lots of great leg, butt and abdominal work

Growing up in Skopje, Macedonia in a family that loves art, Tamara is no stranger to art, dance and scene industry! In her earliest years she began absorbing the beauty of the dance world from her mother. At age 9 she was cast in a professional ballet school. When she turned 17, she was already working as a professional dancer at the Macedonian National Theatre. She did not stop there. Her hunger for education and research continued and started to evolve, not just as a dancer, but as a teacher, choreographer and aerobic trainer. Fitness become essential aspect of her life! She enjoys working out herself and training others for a better and healthier life, and to become the best driving force.

It is all about the Party! – Dance, shake and groove away calories in a fun dance style aerobic class that is designed to be a party! It is for everyone and it is fun, fun fun!!!

I am originally from Montreal (bilingual) and was fortunate to have been born into a dance family. Movement and music were part of life in the home and I took classes in classical and jazz into my teens and later on in life, hip hop. I loved the outdoors and my environment allowed for horseback riding and cross country skiing, which I did competitively. As for my personal career choices, my travels and my passions landed me in the film and television industry and also sporting event management. I have always maintained my health and thankfully that has supported me in many of my pursuits such as; Taekwondo, skiing, mountain biking, running and an off road driving/camping African safari. I fell in love with Zumba 3 years ago and have never looked back. The music and the attitude are addictive. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate our many cultures through music and dance. I am completing my AFLCA this summer, specializing in Group Fitness/Choreography. My joy is to promote fitness, inner health and wellness, and also contribute a positive energy to the community. I am committed to advancing my career in Zumba and the fitness industry to help others achieve their goals and enjoy the many benefits of a healthy lifestyle. I look forward to meeting you at one of my classes.

For those that love step, but are short on time this 30 minutes of pure cardio is the express way to burn calories and have fun with step choreography. Different levels of choreography will be offered to help everybody feel welcome..

My name is Karen and I teach Zumba. A few years ago a friend said I should try this Zumba class I had heard about. I was doubtful, did not think it would be much of a workout. But, I decided to give it a try and after one class I was hooked! A few months later, I decided to become an instructor.

Having been involved in dance all my life, it seemed like a natural fit for me. I began my dance training as a child with tap and jazz for several years, Ukrainian and Highland for two days (did not care much for those). I began to feel real passion for dance when I studied Hawaiian and Polynesian dance as a teenager and after twelve years, I was part of a small professional dance troupe. Sadly, my co-dancers decided to start families and our group broke up after a few years. Several years later I discovered Middle Eastern dance and was hooked all over again. I have been studying now for over ten years and dance professionally at private parties, weddings and events. I have also trained in the martial arts for fourteen years and currently hold a third degree black belt in Uechi-Ryu Karate and I have been an instructor at Neil Dunnigan Karate School for seven of those years. To keep me busy, I have trained in and completed two sprint triathlons, and four marathons. I finally decided it was time for me to share my passion for both dance and fitness with the wonderful ladies at the gym where I spent many of my years as a member. I am now a certified group fitness leader with the AFLCA and hold Zumba certifications in Basic 1, 2, Gold and Toning. I also enjoy stepping in to sub Knockout, Iron Reps and Step. I believe that fitness should be accessible to, and fun for everyone, and I encourage everyone to dream of the success you want and take those brave first steps to make it happen.

3, 2, 1 is a mix of muscle, cardio and abdominals. We will perform 3 minutes of muscle, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abdominals and repeat this over and over to create a super calorie-busting workout. This time-efficient program creates amazing results and is suitable for all levels.

My name is Karen and I teach Zumba. A few years ago a friend said I should try this Zumba class I had heard about. I was doubtful, did not think it would be much of a workout. But, I decided to give it a try and after one class I was hooked! A few months later, I decided to become an instructor.

Having been involved in dance all my life, it seemed like a natural fit for me. I began my dance training as a child with tap and jazz for several years, Ukrainian and Highland for two days (did not care much for those). I began to feel real passion for dance when I studied Hawaiian and Polynesian dance as a teenager and after twelve years, I was part of a small professional dance troupe. Sadly, my co-dancers decided to start families and our group broke up after a few years. Several years later I discovered Middle Eastern dance and was hooked all over again. I have been studying now for over ten years and dance professionally at private parties, weddings and events. I have also trained in the martial arts for fourteen years and currently hold a third degree black belt in Uechi-Ryu Karate and I have been an instructor at Neil Dunnigan Karate School for seven of those years. To keep me busy, I have trained in and completed two sprint triathlons, and four marathons. I finally decided it was time for me to share my passion for both dance and fitness with the wonderful ladies at the gym where I spent many of my years as a member. I am now a certified group fitness leader with the AFLCA and hold Zumba certifications in Basic 1, 2, Gold and Toning. I also enjoy stepping in to sub Knockout, Iron Reps and Step. I believe that fitness should be accessible to, and fun for everyone, and I encourage everyone to dream of the success you want and take those brave first steps to make it happen.

A combination of boxing and kickboxing movements using easy to follow choreography. This class may incorporate kickboxing equipment such as heavy bags, gloves and targets to improve technique. This class is a sure thing to tone up your upper body and abdominals.

Dana Lang, age 27; recently married in September; Presently a psychiatric nurse at the Royal alex and Glenrose; Just finished nursing degree at the U of A; Teaching group fitness for year and a half, mostly kickboxing classes but will be teaching Sprint starting next week; Hobbies: sailing, kickboxing, ultimate frisbee, raquetball and just recently - scrapbooking

Just as the name suggests, this is a muscle-conditioning workout that concentrates on the lower body. Includes lots of great leg, butt and abdominal work

Karen has been teaching group fitness classes for over 2 years in a variety of styles. Teaching lets her take a break from her normal full-time job and have some fun! Yet you\'ll most likely find her teaching an Athletic Training or a metabolic conditioning based class.

A gentle stretch class designed to release tight muscles and improve flexibility. We all need to stretch more and this class is perfect for everyone.

Karen has been teaching group fitness classes for over 2 years in a variety of styles. Teaching lets her take a break from her normal full-time job and have some fun! Yet you\'ll most likely find her teaching an Athletic Training or a metabolic conditioning based class.

It is all about the Party! – Dance, shake and groove away calories in a fun dance style aerobic class that is designed to be a party! It is for everyone and it is fun, fun fun!!!

I have been with SPA LADY since 1993, as a group fitness instructor and now recently club coordinator of our Century Park location. What motivates me is our members; their energy, their ability to overcome setbacks and to take that next step to their goal(s). Whatever that goal may be, I want to be there to help them achieve it. If it is just to step foot into one of our classes, that can be huge for them. Once they are in they are hooked. I am a better instructor because of them, our members challenge me to grow and develop my skills as an educator of fitness. I attend workshops, courses and education days to bring new information and workouts to them. That way we are all growing together in this industry.

I have been trained to teach a variety of styles. I enjoy teaching all of them; high/low, step, knockout, strength, bootcamp, Pilates, yoga, Zumba, metabolic training, and HIIT. They are all different, unique, and challenging in their own way. I want the members to walk away from my classes feeling good and wanting more.

In 2003, I graduated from Grant MacEwan for Massage Therapy. I enjoy learning and understanding the body that I had to go back to school. Since then I have been working as a RMT in the west end.

I am very passionate about fitness, lifestyle and the role that I play. I love it!

A calm and focused yoga class that concentrates on precision and alignment whilst using props to accommodate individuals. Improves balance, static strength and flexibility, whilst calming the mind and relieving stress.

Please bring your own mat as mats are not provided by the club for this class

Alia is a yoga instructor at Spa Lady, and loves to share her passion for yoga with everyone. She took her first yoga class after her children were born as a way to keep in shape, and continued for years attending weekly classes and worked on growing her personal practise. As her children grew she knew someday she would need to go back to work, and needed to find something she loved. Alia trained hard and completed her 200 hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. She now teaches a couple times a week at different Spa Ladys around Edmonton. She thanks everyone who comes to class for giving yoga a chance. Namaste.

This high intensity interval training class will take your calorific burn to the next level! Using cardio drills and a variety of different timed sets this anaerobic style workout will leave you breathless and begging for more. High Intensity Interval Training has been scientifically proven to be the top training tool for maximum calorie loss. . It is easy to follow and we will offer a range of options to accommodate a range of fitness levels.

I\'ve been teaching group fitness classes for over 12 years. I\'ve been a part of the Group Fitness Coordinator team for several years. I am currently the Promotions Coordinator for all three Edmonton locations. I believe you should enjoy yourself when taking classes, which is why I like to bring fun into my classes. I encourage the participants to not only work hard but laugh as well. Every once in a while, I like to teach classes that bring a flavour of what\'s happening around us, such as the Olympics.

A full body workout using a variety of equipment and muscle conditioning exercises. This total body conditioning class will do just as the name says; condition the whole body for a total muscle workout!!

I\'ve been teaching group fitness classes for over 12 years. I\'ve been a part of the Group Fitness Coordinator team for several years. I am currently the Promotions Coordinator for all three Edmonton locations. I believe you should enjoy yourself when taking classes, which is why I like to bring fun into my classes. I encourage the participants to not only work hard but laugh as well. Every once in a while, I like to teach classes that bring a flavour of what\'s happening around us, such as the Olympics.

It is all about the Party! – Dance, shake and groove away calories in a fun dance style aerobic class that is designed to be a party! It is for everyone and it is fun, fun fun!!!

Want to know the secrets to achieve amazing results like the hottest stars: Beyonce, J.Lo, and Madonna? Using Metabolic Conditioning this fabulous program will burn fat and sculpt lean muscle to help you create the celebrity body of your dreams.

I\'ve been teaching group fitness classes for over 12 years. I\'ve been a part of the Group Fitness Coordinator team for several years. I am currently the Promotions Coordinator for all three Edmonton locations. I believe you should enjoy yourself when taking classes, which is why I like to bring fun into my classes. I encourage the participants to not only work hard but laugh as well. Every once in a while, I like to teach classes that bring a flavour of what\'s happening around us, such as the Olympics.

Do you dream of toned arms and flat abdominals? Let us help you reach your dreams with the fabulous class that focuses on those two troublesome areas. This class is unique to Spa Lady and is suitable for all levels.

I\'ve been teaching group fitness classes for over 12 years. I\'ve been a part of the Group Fitness Coordinator team for several years. I am currently the Promotions Coordinator for all three Edmonton locations. I believe you should enjoy yourself when taking classes, which is why I like to bring fun into my classes. I encourage the participants to not only work hard but laugh as well. Every once in a while, I like to teach classes that bring a flavour of what\'s happening around us, such as the Olympics.

It is all about the Party! – Dance, shake and groove away calories in a fun dance style aerobic class that is designed to be a party! It is for everyone and it is fun, fun fun!!!

I was born on the beautiful island of New Providence in the Bahamas, and lived there until I was 21 years old. Dance has always been an important part of my life; however, I did not begin formal training until the age of sixteen. I was trained in ballet and jazz, and took workshops in West African dance at the Bahamas National Dance School. As a student at the National Dance School I acquired the technique and discipline need to become a professional dancer. One year after enrolling at the NDS, I was accepted as a member of the National Dance Company. A few years later I got my first job as a performer at Super Clubs Breezes Resort on Nassau. This was also the start of circus career. Breezes Resort has a flying trapeze, and I was one of the original Circus Team members, I danced in the nightly variety shows and taught juggling, trampoline, and trapeze lessons to our resort guests for three years. With the hope of becoming a featured dancer in one of the shows on New York's infamous Broadway, I resigned my position at Breezes Resort and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to fulfill my dream. Summer of 1997, I auditioned and was accepted as a member of Philadanco's apprenticeship company (Philadelphia Dance Company). Unfortunately this would be the end of my dance career. Philadanco's apprenticeship company members were not paid and the class schedule was very strict and time consuming, so I was left with the choice of following my dance dream, or finding employment to support myself. I chose to find a job and enrolled at Montgomery County Community College, spring 1998. After earning an Associates Degree at MCCC, I transferred to Temple University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in January, 2003. My degree made me very employable, but each job I took did not fill an emptiness I felt on the inside. January of 2010, I decided to pursue a vision I had some years earlier. That vision was to create my own dance fitness workout. Acting upon the advice of a sister in-law I registered for Can-Fit Pro's Fitness Instructor Certification course, and was certified as a Fitness Instructor Specialist May 18, 2010. In the months leading up to my fitness instructor course I took some Zumba classes for inspiration, because it was also dance inspired. Shortly after I took those Zumba classes I was informed of a Zumba Certification coming to Edmonton, so I registered, but by this time was very skeptical. On May 1, 2010, my skepticism was transformed into fulfillment, passion, and love during my Zumba Basic course with Robyn Holm. Robyn's passion, professionalism and skills brought me to tears a few times during the course, and filled an emptiness I was carrying for 13 years. After my Zumba course on May 1, I not only received the inspiration to fulfill my vision, but I left as a Certified Zumba Instructor and a new man.