Mary Pelletier, mother of two toddlers, is thrilled with the results of Zumba. “I’ve noticed a difference in my core area and definitely my legs,” she says. “It’s an hour long so I feel the intensity throughout the workout. It definitely gets you going.”
Men are also reaping the undeniable benefits of the Zumba life, proving that there is plenty of room on the dance floor. For Anthony Mace, the instructor’s role is integral to a student’s overall enjoyment. “This Zumba instructor is awesome. I’ve taken a number of Zumba classes before and this, by far, is one of the best,” he says of Dixon’s class. “She brings it. She brings a variety of exercise experiences, a variety of music, and it’s extremely motivational.”
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For April’s students, and classes across the country, the Zumba bond continues long after class is over. “We’ve sort of formed a family,” Rozier shares. “We have different goals but we’re motivated in the same way. And the focal point for that motivation is April.”
Indeed, the Zumba instructor becomes much more than a teacher, but rather, a conduit for wholeness and the relationships that support that continuing journey. “A lot of my students tell me that I motivate them and that I’ve changed their lives,” Dixon says. “I really had no idea that I would be doing that, but it makes me feel really good because it’s changed my life, too.”
For those who may be skeptical about trying Zumba for the first time, Rozier advises them not to worry. “Come and view the class. Eventually, you’ll meet your goals.” Dixon adds, “You don’t have to have a dance background. You just have to have a passion for dance. Zumba will do the rest.”
Get a peak at April’s class here:
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