Rony Gratereaut grew up in a rough neighborhood in Puerto Rico, where he saw things that no young person should be wi…
Stories
How I Help Babies and Caregivers Form Lasting Bonds Through Dance
“Several years ago, I had just had my third child and was looking for a fun fitness class to help me lose weight. I d…
Smiling On The Outside, Trapped Inside
Alena Shifrin spent much of her life overweight…smiling on the outside, but trapped and sad on the inside. In 2011, s…
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…
From Injury to Inspiration: Diego Chantir
Diego Chantir is a super-talented, rising star in the Zumba® community, who you might recognize from his jam sessions…
What Happens to Your Brain When You Dance?
Meet Leoni Epiphaniou. The Boston resident has been a psychotherapist for over 20 years, helping hundreds of clients …
Finding Her Purpose: Jeimy Bueno’s Story
Jeimy Bueno is an amazing dancer – you might have seen her on stage with Beto at The XI Fitness-Concert™ –…
We Bet You Can’t Guess Who This Zumba® Star Is On The First Try
That’s Right! That cute baby is Mauricio Camargo. If you don’t know him, you will soon – he is a t…
I Started My Full-Time Career In High School
Henry Cedeño was just a high school student when he discovered that being a Zumba® Instructor might make a great care…
15 Surgeries Won’t Stop My Zumba Classes
“I was not prepared for the evening of July 10, 2002. It was raining and after a long day of work, one exit from my h…