Our Amazing Zumba Instructors

I have been a Zumba instructor since 2015. Prior to that I had been a student (@ Bodywork’s) for couple of years. Zumba changed my life in so many ways. I love the happiness, good vibes, and laughter each class brings. I opened Fun Fitness in 1/9/2016 with hopes that I would be able to “pack” the class. To my surprise, our 1st Zumba Glow party we had 96 people who attended 💃. I continue to inspire and make history 😎

I started taking classes in 2018 with Dianne and Tiffany. Taking classes with these inspiring ladies and going on the zumba Cruise in 2019 made me want to become an instructor. I began my instructor journey during the pandemic in 2020. Licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba Kids & zumba kids Jr, zumba Toning, zumba step, Plate by zumba and circl mobility.

Been doing Zumba since 2013ish and started at Escape to Fitness and fell in love with it. When Escape closed, I bought all the DVDs and started doing Zumba at home for years with a class here and there at different places.  I wasn’t sure I wanted to teach but considered becoming licensed for about 3 years before I finally did it.  I also didn’t know if I would do anything with it until I got the opportunity to try it.  I enjoy Zumba so much because of the energy and fun of it.  I got my license in June 2023 and lead my first class in January 2024.

I first took Zumba at Escape to fitness as well. Then with Kimberly Jacobsen when she did it at the dance studio in acushnet. Before that in my twenties and thirties I did aerobics with Victor Fonseca .  Initially I got my license to better understand the steps. That was two years ago right after I started going to your classes.  I became friends with Tracey in class and shared with her I had my license that’s when she expresses her desire to do the same.  I felt we would compliment each other with our personalities and so we talked about being a partnership even before you spoke to us about it.

Hi I’m Daphne.  I’ve never been a fan of exercising.  However in 2013 I had to make a very important decision for my health.  I had to loose weight before getting pregnant to ensure a healthier and safer pregnancy.  I researched many forms of exercise.  If I was going to be successful, it had to be something I’d enjoy and stick to.  I love to dance and decided Zumba was the way to go!

     I attended my first Zumba class at the New Bedford Recreational Center of that same year.  I immediately fell in love!  Zumba isn’t only a fun form of exercise, it’s also a great stress reliever and my happy hour!  

     Over the past 11 years, I’ve attended hundreds of classes offered by many amazing and inspiring instructors throughout the state of MA.  In April of 2022, I was approached by this one particular instructor whose words were “Daphne, you’d make an amazing instructor!”  On July 9, 2022 I decided to drive to CT and complete the training and become licensed.  

     I’ve led a few songs here and there, but it wasn’t until joining Fun Fitness that I felt comfortable.  It was then that I felt the confidence needed to also be a part of an amazing team of instructors.  Thank you Dianne for encouraging and allowing me this wonderful opportunity!