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Last Friday I attended the Zumba® Basic 1 Instructor Training Course. It was amazing. The class was held in a ballroom in Bayville and was a rather large class. The instructor, Kelly Bullard was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, spunky, very energetic and helpful. After this experience I can see why so many people around the world (140 countries!!!) are attending Zumba® classes. (If you are wondering why I am inserting the registered trademark, it's because as an instructor I am obligated to do so now.) I am a member of ZIN (Zumba Instructor Network) and I am searchable through the Zumba website, with my own webpage: JaclynCamarota.Zumba.com. 

Here's a pic of my class:  

(I am on the left of the photo on the floor, in a white shirt... third one in. Our instructor Kelly is lying on the floor in the green pants. All the girls on my side and I became friendly and we are keeping in touch via social media, e-mail, etc.) 


It is going to take some time to develop my own set of choreography and have a catalog of songs and routines that I know by heart so that I can lead others during class and cue them to do the next move. I am more than willing to spend the next few months training at home, as well as attending some new classes. If you know anyone who takes or teaches Zumba® please alert them of my information. Networking is great in this industry. I would love to hear their feedback and take their classes with them. 

Once I get my feet on the ground, or, more importantly, on the dance floor I will update this blog page with a class schedule which will also be available on my instructor page. 

On August 26th I am attending a 3-hour DanZathon in honor of Ziggy, one of my instructor's dogs. He was hit by a car on Father's day but miraculously limped away. Proceeds for this event are going to his medical expenses. If you know me, there's nothing I love more than dancing and dogs! $15 for 3 hours of exercise - a barking bargain!!! If you would like to donate to the cause, or attend the class, or both please  e-mail me at my instructor page or go to Zumba, Dance and Fitness with Mia via Facebook. 

***As an instructor I am now available for these types of events. If you would like to host a Zumba® marathon or fundraiser for your organization or group, please get in contact with me. If you go through my Zumba® page (http://jaclyncamarota.zumba.com) I will be notified by e-mail.*** 

For those of you who attend Susan G. Komen for the Cure events in the fall, Zumba® participates in this as well with their event Party In Pink. If you would like more information and would like to host a Zumbathon® event, please click on the links I've provided. By that time I can help you raise money for your organization with several awesome dance routines! Also, if you're an EclipseFit member on King George Road, they host an event in October as well. 

Happy Feet to All!!! 

Here's a picture of one of my proudest moments: 

“Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music.” 

~George Carlin