“When I first started taking Zumba classes, it was because I needed to commit to a healthy lifestyle and I needed to …
Adversity
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…
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…
I Was Only 30 When I Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Growing up in the Middle East with its customs and traditions, Nour Jabri was never taught to make a career for herse…
I Am A 20 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
“When I was 35 years old, I was working a double in the NICU when something just didn’t feel right. I saw my doctors …
Apert Syndrome Does Not Get In The Way Of My Life
“I have a syndrome known as Apert. It is a genetic disorder that affects the way your skull grows, so it affects the …
Dear Mom, This One Is For You
“One of the reasons why I love Zumba so much is because of the love you feel from the community. Not prejudiced or co…