Comments on: 23 Expert Zumba Instructors Share Their Best Tips for Zumba Beginners https://www.thebestestever.com/expert-zumba-instructors-share-tips-for-beginners.html The Best Site Ever Made Fri, 05 May 2017 01:20:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Hannah https://www.thebestestever.com/expert-zumba-instructors-share-tips-for-beginners.html#comment-29169 Fri, 05 May 2017 01:20:04 +0000 http://www.thebestestever.com/?p=39359#comment-29169 Wow! Amanda, I am truly sorry this man treated that way! I am furious by his behavior. I agree with all these amazing instructors, she has no right to call himself a Zumba Instructor! Please report him. I took my first Zumba class 10 years ago at my hleast aborts of 415lbs and became great friends with the instructor who got me hooked. To date have lost over 200lbs and become a healthier person. Since then got licensed as a Zumba Instructor. Zumba is for everyone, all ages and all sizes, and is absolutely amazing! I hope you’ll try again one day All the best to the best to you love!

]]> By: Stef Lino https://www.thebestestever.com/expert-zumba-instructors-share-tips-for-beginners.html#comment-20268 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:52:44 +0000 http://www.thebestestever.com/?p=39359#comment-20268 THANK YOU AGAIN for letting me be a part of this awesome article!!!

]]> By: Stef Lino https://www.thebestestever.com/expert-zumba-instructors-share-tips-for-beginners.html#comment-20267 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:51:53 +0000 http://www.thebestestever.com/?p=39359#comment-20267 In reply to Amanda.

Amanda, I am completely stunned right now and angry! How DARE this man call himself an “instructor” and insult and embarrass you in such a manner. The person who created Zumba, Beto Perez, makes it a point to always say that Zumba is for everyone! Because it is! He would be appalled and disgusted if he knew this happened to you. Please do not let this keep you from trying again – I promise that there are amazing Zumba classes, in a positive atmosphere, still out there. If you are ever in San Francisco please contact me so we can meet! I would love to have you in my class. And if you think of it, please report this man to Zumba.com. He must be stopped.

]]> By: Jasmin https://www.thebestestever.com/expert-zumba-instructors-share-tips-for-beginners.html#comment-20202 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 23:56:23 +0000 http://www.thebestestever.com/?p=39359#comment-20202 In reply to Amanda.

Amanda, I’m soooo sorry that happened to you!! I’ve been teaching Zumba for 3 years and encourage everyone all ages, sizes, etc. to participate. I’m not sure what this so called instructor’s name was, but I’m appalled by his behavior!! I would encourage you to go back and try Zumba again. Maybe at a gym this time and not a dance studio. I’ve taught at both and have personally found less judgmental people at the gym. You might also want to try Aqua Zumba (I teach this format as well) same great music and party vibe, just in the water. Good Luck!!

]]> By: Chitra Perez https://www.thebestestever.com/expert-zumba-instructors-share-tips-for-beginners.html#comment-20121 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:25:40 +0000 http://www.thebestestever.com/?p=39359#comment-20121 In reply to Amanda.

Amanda I am SO sorry you had such a negative experience! I agree with Patria, that instructor has no business teaching Zumba! Please don’t give up, try some other places, there are plenty of us instructors who really care about our students, and do everything to make Zumba a safe and welcoming place for you to dance, have fun and make friends. Really sending Zumba hugs and positivity to you.

]]> By: patria mccoy https://www.thebestestever.com/expert-zumba-instructors-share-tips-for-beginners.html#comment-20046 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:23:49 +0000 http://www.thebestestever.com/?p=39359#comment-20046 In reply to Amanda.

OMG Amanda seriously? That instructor should not be teaching. Zumba is for everyone. I started out as an obese instructor around 300 lbs. After I return to teaching after I had my son I was 370. That inspired everyone because you don’t have to be the best dancer or a size 0 to join in. Just find your passion inside you. Please feel free to email me if you want encouragement and support. All of us instructors are not douche bags.

]]> By: Amanda https://www.thebestestever.com/expert-zumba-instructors-share-tips-for-beginners.html#comment-20006 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 15:00:41 +0000 http://www.thebestestever.com/?p=39359#comment-20006 My first and only experience with Zumba was last May, in Raleigh, NC. I am a bigger girl who loves to dance and thought this would be perfect! I walk in apprehensive and felt lost among the rest of the group. They were young, twenties and super fit and thin. I was like, okay..I can do this. The instructor came over and I introduced myself to him. He asked what I was here for and I told him I was new. The glares from the other participants made me very uncomfortable. He told me that I would not be a good fit for this program and referred me to Planet Fitness, a local gym. A few girls snickered and I felt so embarrassed. The instructor held the door open for me and told me to try back in about a year when I was in better shape and to cut back on eating! I was appalled. I know that there are really great instructors for Zumba and hopefully will try again. This was a huge discouragement, kudos to the instructors who implement a positive atmosphere and do not judge. For me, it would have made all the difference!

]]> By: Beth https://www.thebestestever.com/expert-zumba-instructors-share-tips-for-beginners.html#comment-19996 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 01:26:31 +0000 http://www.thebestestever.com/?p=39359#comment-19996 What a great group of Zumba instructors with wonderful advice. Special shout out to Stef Lino who has San Francisco dancing and happy!!! So pleased she got the recognition she deserves, she is one of the BEST.

]]> By: Kelly Bullard, Zumba Education Specialist https://www.thebestestever.com/expert-zumba-instructors-share-tips-for-beginners.html#comment-19993 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 00:26:34 +0000 http://www.thebestestever.com/?p=39359#comment-19993 Great tips by everyone for first timers! Share these tips with newbies, and get them to come to class with you… you never know whose life you will change.. from bringing them to one class.. which might just hook them! 🙂

]]> By: Amanda Welti https://www.thebestestever.com/expert-zumba-instructors-share-tips-for-beginners.html#comment-19991 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 21:06:04 +0000 http://www.thebestestever.com/?p=39359#comment-19991 Loved this!! Thank you so much fr letting me be a part of it!

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