Rony Gratereaut grew up in a rough neighborhood in Puerto Rico, where he saw things that no young person should be wi…
Adversity
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™ –…
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…
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 …
From Bullying to Dancing
Natalie Burlison has battled more demons in just a few years than most people experience in a lifetime. For any norma…
My Hearing Impairment Doesn’t Stop Me From Dancing To The Music
“I am 85% deaf in both of my ears. I was born that way. As you can imagine, my childhood was a difficult time for me,…
I Manage My Disability Through Dance
“I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at just 18 months of age. When I was 16, I was told by doctors th…
Friends Don’t Let Friends Fight Alone
Meet Sandy, Jocelyn, Janet, Maribel, and Carla. These Zumba® Instructors and survivors are fierce warriors, who don’t…