I remember posting a while back how dancing to a good merengue is like fire to the booty!!! And a year later, my butt's been on fire ever since! Zumba has changed my life in so many positive ways. It's because of you, your dedication and your passion for Zumba that has inspired me to become an instructor. And of course along the way you have become my best friend! I love you and I hope to keep dancing, laughing and sharing good times with my best friend! Your biggest fan! YEP, that's me! I've been overweight my entire life. Nothing I've tried worked, and I've tried it all. Every fad diet known to man (cabbage diet, cookie diet), ever diet plan (nutrisystem, jenny, weight watchers, metabolic), diet pills, even weight loss surgery. Not only did I not lose weight, I'm probably the only person in history to get a lapband and put weight on. Then my doctor dropped the bomb shell that at 33, I was looking at knee replacement surgery. Desperate, I decided to join the YMCA. I tried a couple different workout classes, but within a few weeks, was bored, frustrated and about to give up. I was running late one morning and missed the water aerobics class so I decided to go to the next class on the schedule, which happened to be Michelle's Zumba class. OMG, from day 1, I was hooked. Finally, a class where you just dance, no lifting weights, no boring, repetative exercising, just grooving and having fun. Something more amazing happened. Michelle likes to call it exercise in disguise, and she's right. Within a month, I was down 10 pounds. Two months, 25lbs. Now 7 months later, I'm down a whopping 55lbs. I was so embarrased by my weight I had stopped going out. Labor Day was the first time many of my friends had seen me in months, and many didn't recognize me. I've gone from a size 22 to 12 and best of all, my knee doesn't hurt anymore. I have 25lbs to go, but I know I'll get there. Zumba's changed my life and I encourage everyone to JOIN THE PARTY! Francesca F. READ SOME OF THE WONDERFUL THINGS THAT MEMBERS & FELLOW INSTRUCTORS HAVE TO SAY. THEN EMAIL ME YOUR OWN QUOTE & I'LL POST IT HERE. YOU CAN SEND PHOTOS IF YOU LIKE.

Before I started Zumba with Michelle I was pushing 200 pounds. I had heard some good things about Zumba and decided to try it out. I started taking classes with Michelle in February and have not stopped. I have lost 30 pounds and 3 dress sizes so far! I owe a lot of my transformation to Michelle because she makes her classes fun, exciting, engaging, and are never predictable. It is not a class where your instructor or fellow class goers are judging you and watching your every move telling you what you're doing wrong. Michelle pumps you up and makes you want to come back. I am so glad that I joined the party! Nicole G. WOW !!!! This is an INCREDIBLE website that you've put together. Gives me something concrete to share with out of town family who think I've gone COMPLETELY ZUMBA crazy. Your awesome!! I'll defintely be at the party tonight. Linda Ryan Just wanted to congratulate you on your successful weight loss. You look fantastic.... Just know that you are doing a fantastic job and your love for zumba is infectious. Janet Delrose Michelle, I just wanted to thank you so much for getting me so excited every day, I leave smiling and excited eager for the next class I really love your energy, your songs and all the dance steps that you put together. You are a great instructor and an inspiration. Judith O. Michelle, I love YOUR zumba class! I studied ballet, jazz and tap for 18 yrs. I've tried Jazzercise, kickboxing and many other forms of exercise but have never found anything that I truly love or that filled my dancing desires. I was hooked the first time I took your class about 3-4 months ago. Your a GREAT instructor with tons of energy and I can tell you really care and love everyone in your class. Please add me to your email list and keep me informed of any upcoming classes or events. Marti Capps I'm pretty new to your class and I absolutely love it! You have so much passion and energy - it's totally contagious! I could be getting sweaty and tired, but when a good merengue comes on, it's like fire for the booty! Wanda G. I realy love you're class! I love the song where you shake it in the air!! I also like the songs, Low, in the air, what is it. I love you. Kendra I've been to a few of your Saturday classes and I truly enjoy sweating like crazy. Diane Nelson Thanks for your many hours of kick-ass, and most of all you dedication, and encouragement! Joy Lehr You are a wonderful teacher and a very motivating dance instructor!!!! Stacy Capozzi Michelle, I really enjoy your class. Thank you for being so uplifting. You're a great instructor. Deborah Hanna You have so much energy and endurance, and you make it look easy. I love your classes and I try to never miss them. Thanks so much. Believe me or not you've changed my life. I have a lot of fun now. Monica Jara Even though I had taken dance classes before, I was super nervous to try Zumba and hid in the back corner for my first class. The class is simply contagious! You can't help but love it and feel incredible....and all this WHILE you are actually doing something good for your body...what a concept! I have met some wonderful people taking this class and Michelle is by far the best class instructor I have had HANDS down! Tracy Schilling I love your class! Seth Hoagland Hi Michelle! I LOVE the new site! Its awesome! Thank you for all the hard work and inspiration you put into your classes. Zumba without Michelle is like chocolate without sugar. Christy D'Andrea You're website is nice Michelle! Keep up the great work and inspiring others. Barbara Smith I enjoy your classes so much. Lots of fun and great workout. Melissa Merritt Thanks Michelle, your new website is GREAT!! Thanks soo much for the classes, your doing such an awesome job!!! Laura Triana great site! congratulations, and much Zumba luck! Cathie Bazner Hi Michelle, well done with setting up your website and your classes so quickly. Looks great! Good luck my fellow Zumba-er!! Sarah Hirsk Hola mami! Amazing website! I teach Zumba in Florida and currently working on my website. You seem sooo awesome! Keep rockin' it! Ashley Ramirez Michelle~ I want you to know I am hooked! I look forward to Wednesday and Saturday every week, and I am so excited we get to add Monday! Thank you so much for making excercise fun! I love it don't stop! Erica O'Connor So glad we've had the privilege of getting to teach Zumba together & getting to know each other. I am blessed to call you friend... Becky Your classes are loads of fun. I also liked the freestyle dancing on Sat. You keep it interesting. LOVE IT !! Angela Kerr from a fellow instructor...thanks for posting the choreography! Regina Mundt we'll be there baby, oh yeah!!! Leticia Calzadilla YOU ROCK!!! Stephanie Atkinson Hi Michelle and all zumbafied members! :) We've created a Zumba maniac and she totally ROCKS! Michelle keep up the good work, I love love love your website. We are so blessed to have you on our Zumba team! Love, Ali Ali Helms Michelle, You are a wonderful instructor and an inspiration to all who know you. I am so glad to have you as a friend and a part of the Zumba family. Keep up the rockin classes! Love, Christine Christine Vinson Hi Michelle, This is an AWESOME website. Please check out my website at: www.richmondzumba.com we are in Richmond, VA Angela Great web site! I am in North Georgia. http://www.squidoo.com/zumbaforall Natalya I love your class. Zumba not only challages those who are looking to get fit, but those who want to take their fittness to a higer level. Your great! Thank you. Terri Miller I love your class Michelle. You are awesome, keep going. We all having a great time. Your site look really cool. Remember: dance+fun=Zumba Natalie Buckley Hi Michelle, I love your Zumba classes!!!! They are great for the mind, spirit and body. I would like to order another shirt... please let us know what is/will be available. Elaine Tucker