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Richmade Neon Thursday Zumba Recap

Neon Thursday Two Hour Zumba Extravaganza

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Last week, I had the chance to teach a few routines in one of my favorite Zumba classes! There was a special two hour “Neon Party” Zumba class at 24 Hour Fitness. I was a ball of mixed emotions — excited to teach routines to my workout buddies and scared that I would be hard to follow.

My playlist included songs I really liked that I listened to a lot — and chose routines that had some basic patterns… But somehow I managed to make it complicated inside my head. I practiced the couple of nights before to these six songs:

  1. La Tusa (salsa choke) from ZIN 54 I looked funny doing the routine so I switched this for #7. 😀
  2. Más Que Tu Amiga (salsa) from ZIN 55 –> https://youtu.be/kOAk54cLEbw
  3. Rumba Buena, Fiesta Latina (merengue urbano) –> https://youtu.be/ppXSF1ANacg
  4. Plakito (reggaeton) –> https://youtu.be/ENgXicqh4t4
  5. Shake Yuh Bum Bum (soca) –> https://youtu.be/jnj6zGL-r7s
  6. Piensas (Dile La Verdad) (salsa flamenco) –> https://youtu.be/9HMFt5CR1_M
  7. GDFR (hip hop) –> https://youtu.be/CmDwdkJcHEY

The day of my teaching debut — I was so nervous that I was watching Zumba routines (#2 + #5 from above list) during my lunch break and making notes! Yup, notes! Like I was studying for exams! Who even makes choreo notes for learning Zumba routines!? o___O I do!

Richmade Neon Thursday Zumba Recap

Still excited and scared for the class — I showed up with my notes and when my songs came on, I went to the front of the class and tried to teach the routines as well as I could (I even posted my notes on the mirror). Good thing Kim Marie (instructor and one of my fit-sporations), Celeste (guest instructor) and my classmates are so supportive! I’m still not where I want to be… but I feel a bit more confident and comfortable to teach a routine. Next fear to face will be facing the class (and not just looking at myself in the mirror when I’m teaching). Baby steps… 🙂

My friend Breyda was able to record me teaching! @__@

It was a great experience and I am grateful for Kim Marie‘s support! ❤ Photos from the two hour party are below. 😉

Richmade -- My ZUmba + Dance Birthday Party

My Zumba + Dance Birthday Party

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For my Birthday this year, I really wanted a Zumba-themed party. I have been enjoying my Zumba classes SO much that I thought it would be nice to share my love for Zumba + dance with my friends.

I am not a great planner so organizing it stressed me out a little bit. Some stuff that caused me a bit of anxiety… Will my friends come to a Zumba party? Is everybody going to enjoy Zumba? Which instructors will be available? Should I request my favorite songs? Can I find a space? What time should I plan it? etc. etc.

After finding a studio to rent and deciding to hire my two favorite instructors (Kim and Miss Debi), the party was on! We had so much fun! My friends who have never taken a Zumba class participated and did awesome!

The party was broken down into two parts. The first hour was all Zumba taught by Kim — songs I remember dancing to were: Boom Shaka Laka, Crank Dat Soulja Boy, El Merengazo, In the Summertime, La Aguafiesta, Metela Sacala, Salsa Bali, Talk Dirty, Vivir Mi Vida (I special requested this Salsa) and No Wiri Wiri (which might be my newest fave)! Kim had all of us in a good sweat!

Richmade -- My ZUmba + Dance Birthday Party

After our cool down, we transitioned into some sexy Burlesque style dancing — and that is what the heels were for!

Richmade -- My ZUmba + Dance Birthday Party

Below is a group photo with Miss Debi + me + Zumba Bunnies (what we call ourselves because we hop around to several Zumba classes in different locations — and I don’t want to be a Zumba rat)!

Richmade -- My ZUmba + Dance Birthday Party

Miss Debi made us bring our *SEXY* (sexual confidence) out that night.

Richmade -- My ZUmba + Dance Birthday Party

Too much fun!