Hailing from the Bronx, NY, Tony Santiago had worked behind the scenes in television and as an on-air radio host for …
Stories
How I Lost Weight After Years of Yo-Yo Dieting
“Hello, my name is Lena, and I am a Zumba-holic! I really don’t think there are words to describe the true impact tha…
How Dancing Helped Me Get Through a Traumatic Car Accident
“When I first started taking Zumba classes, it was because I needed to commit to a healthy lifestyle and I needed to …
I Lost an Entire Person in Weight
“Just a few years ago, I was obese and dangerously unhealthy. I had a very poor diet and mostly sedentary lifestyle. …
From Over 300 Pounds To A New Me
“After about 10 years of consistently gaining weight, and ultimately reaching over 300lbs, I had enough. Throug…
Check Out These Incredible Before and After Photos
If you’ve ever danced your booty through a Zumba® class, then you know one thing for sure: you sweat. A LOT. Wh…
When I Convinced Myself To Get Healthy, I Lost 100+ Pounds
“For as long as I can remember family, friends, classmates, and complete strangers have made disparaging comments abo…
I’ve Raised More Than $125k For Charity By Teaching Zumba® Classes
Marisa Stani is energetic, exuberant, and full of heart. When she started dancing at just 22 months old, she was so c…
I Met The Love Of My Life In A Zumba® Class
“Most fairy tales are warm and fuzzy, but mine started off on (literally) a cold note. In January of 2016, I was driv…
I Left My Violent Neighborhood And Made My Dreams Come True
Rony Gratereaut grew up in a rough neighborhood in Puerto Rico, where he saw things that no young person should be wi…