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Don’t miss the Health Expo and the TWO FREE community classes sponsored by Athleta!

I’m getting excited for this Saturday and the Health Expo!  Last year I was incredibly nervous:  It would be my first time on stage ALONE as a Zumba(r) Instructor.  When I agreed to do it, I assumed that I could have back up dancers, like Beto does and a lot of us do when we teach Masterclasses.  But, the week before, I found out it had to be JUST little, ol’, redheaded me. I had nightmares of being in the middle of the mall, on a stage, teaching a class to 2-3 students, while mall-walkers merely observed and pointed as they munched on pretzels and sipped Starbucks coffees…  Well, it turned out that the stage was outside last year and it was so fun!  A BUNCH of students showed up to dance and we had a blast!  This year, I’ve been asked back and the set up WILL BE INSIDE the mall(near the Macy’s and the Starbucks)…  So the chance of coffee-sipping onlookers is HIGH.  That’s why I NEED YOU THERE!  Not only should you go for MY free class, but Michelle Chua’s Yoga class at 10am, and I’m pretty sure there are other classes and demoes all day long!  On top of that, there will be all sorts of raffles, giveaways and health screenings:)  Here is the press release for your info:

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AND, here is a flier I created, featuring Athleta, Michelle & ME… #powertotheshe!

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FREE Community Classes at ATHLETA! In the Sherman Oaks Fashion Square Mall

The video quality is TERRIBLE, but the message is very cool!  We are in a draught after all!  And, who doesn’t want to do LESS laundry?!  Check out the new Unstinkable collection available at www.http://athleta.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchText=unstinkable

It has been AWHILE…

I haven’t written since January!?!?  Well, time flies when you’re planning a wedding!!  That’s right, I got married!!  It was an amazing experience and I’m so glad that we opted for a traditional (Italian-style, thanks DAD) wedding!  It’s true, my father, brother and my father’s fiancee, JoAnn were such a big part of the decision and process.  My brother got me when he said: “There are only two times in your life when ALL of the people you love are gathered in the same room:  Your Wedding and Your Funeral.”  It’s TRUE and it was sooo special to have everyone together for our Big Day!!  I wish that every one of my Zumba students could have joined us, but it was all the way in Connecticut, soooo…  The best I can do is share the video of our First Dance with you.  I hope you enjoy it!  We had an AMAZING time doing it!  Oh, and now you can call me “Ginger”, ’cause my new name is Gina Rogers 😉

I LOVE teaching…

and shopping at Athleta in the Westfield Fashion Square Mall in Sherman Oaks!! The Saleswoman are so nice and helpful, the clothing ranges from workout, to casual, to swimsuits and even some sexy cashmere sweaters and dresses!! Every once in awhile I get the invite to teach one of the Community Classes here and I jump at the opportunity. Come join me THIS and NEXT Sunday, 1/4/15 and 1/11/15 at 10am for some sweaty fun followed by some light refreshments and SHOPPING!!:) http://stores.athleta.net/store-7083/?tid=atsh000001

DANCE WITH ME SHERMAN OAKS HOLIDAY GALA!

Last night was AMAZING! First, let me say how honored I am to hold classes at this beautiful studio! I cannot say enough about the owners and teachers at this location. And, last night was a testament to their skills as both Instructors AND Professional Dancers. Check out the videos! I love the idea that someone who has NEVER danced before, might take a Zumba(r) Fitness Class, then realize how fun dancing is… See, some of these AMAZING Professional Ballroom Dancers and go on to take lessons from them and MAYBE even perform and compete! That’s right! There’s NOTHING holding you back!! …Just keep dancing:)