How it changed Yeni:
"Hi, i like to thank you Valeria, because my life chaged a lot with Zumba I've started doing Zumba in may 2011 till now (october 2011) I have lost 14 lbs, maybe you can't see much diference on me but I do, I'm soooo happy ,i feel great thank you sooo muuch Valeria you are the best zumba instructor I know!!!!"
How it Helped Dulce:
"Mi maravillosa experiencia en zumba, zumba ha cambiado mucho mi vida porq he aprendido una forma de hacer ejercicio muy divertida y sobre todo muy saludable, y eso a mi es lo q me encanta de zumba, la verdad antes no hacia ningun tipo de ejercicio y me descuide muchisimo hasta que me diagnosticaron quistes de grasa en mis ovarios, afortunadamente ya no los tengo, y estoy muy feliz conmigo misma porq he llegado a perder 42 libras en 7 meses, estoy muy agradecida y quiero darle las gracias a mi instructora #1 vale por su motivacion, apoyo y por esas clases buenisimas q nos da dia a dia!!!!! cuando yo comenze a bailar nunca pense q esto se me convertiria en una adiccion a zumba.. y como ustedes podran ver ya soy una adicta a zumba y claro q si se puede chicas porq querer es poder!!!!!!!"
Before December 2011 Dressed Up!
at her Certification
Now Dulce Have lost more than 50 pounds and is a newly certified zumba Instructor!!! :) You'll hear from her soon! :)
Before December 2011 Dressed Up!
at her Certification
Now Dulce Have lost more than 50 pounds and is a newly certified zumba Instructor!!! :) You'll hear from her soon! :)
How Zumba Impacted Ale:
"Vale,
You had asked us to tell you how Zumba has impacted our lives. Here is a little about how Zumba helped me.
Well, I am not going to go over my life story because it's way to long. I can say that I had a very tough childhood. Like most children I had a coping mechanism, and that was day dreaming. I would close the door to my room and dance away and imagine I was part of a dancing group. You can say I was a closet dancer. For that particular moment I could forget all sorrow and pain. Unfortunately, I never did take dance classes as a child and as I got older I drifted away from my dreams. I recently went through health problems. That made me look back at the girl I once was. I set out to live life to the fullest. In doing so, I found Zumba. I am now dancing with women in the most joyful way. I can say I am living out my dream.
The day I took my first class, I got in my car and I cried for several minutes. The main reason was because I could not understand why I had not done it sooner.
I suggest to anyone who once dreamed of dancing in any way shape or form, to give it a try. It's never too late! It's so much fun!
Thank you Vale for being the best and nicest Zumba instructor I have met.
Alejandra"
You had asked us to tell you how Zumba has impacted our lives. Here is a little about how Zumba helped me.
Well, I am not going to go over my life story because it's way to long. I can say that I had a very tough childhood. Like most children I had a coping mechanism, and that was day dreaming. I would close the door to my room and dance away and imagine I was part of a dancing group. You can say I was a closet dancer. For that particular moment I could forget all sorrow and pain. Unfortunately, I never did take dance classes as a child and as I got older I drifted away from my dreams. I recently went through health problems. That made me look back at the girl I once was. I set out to live life to the fullest. In doing so, I found Zumba. I am now dancing with women in the most joyful way. I can say I am living out my dream.
The day I took my first class, I got in my car and I cried for several minutes. The main reason was because I could not understand why I had not done it sooner.
I suggest to anyone who once dreamed of dancing in any way shape or form, to give it a try. It's never too late! It's so much fun!
Thank you Vale for being the best and nicest Zumba instructor I have met.
Alejandra"
A message From Abi:
Hi Vale,
I just want to let you know how much of an impact you've made on me. Thanks to you and my friend, Grace.. I've learned to enjoy exercising again! I haven't been inside a gym since 2004 (when I was pregnant). Since then I've been finding all kinds of excuses why I can't go. But when I started taking your zumba classes, I'm finding every reason to go to as many classes as possible. You have definitely motivated me and helped me try to become more healthy! I appreciate you so much for that! I'm officially addicted to zumba AND the music, which I often listen to during the day. All because of you! Your choreography and upbeat personality truly makes the class enjoyable. Not once did I ever feel out of place. You truly welcome all of your students with open arms. That hour is NOT long enough and I can never wait until the next class! You have set the standard very high for me, so when I attend other classes, I always compare them to you :)
I'm happy that you are seeking new adventures in LA, but you will be missed up here in the bay area. I hope you are able to come back to SJ often to visit. You are a wonderful, motivational, and inspiring teacher! My only regret is, that I wish I started your classes sooner! Your new students in LA are very lucky to have you as their teacher!
All the best, Abigail.
I just want to let you know how much of an impact you've made on me. Thanks to you and my friend, Grace.. I've learned to enjoy exercising again! I haven't been inside a gym since 2004 (when I was pregnant). Since then I've been finding all kinds of excuses why I can't go. But when I started taking your zumba classes, I'm finding every reason to go to as many classes as possible. You have definitely motivated me and helped me try to become more healthy! I appreciate you so much for that! I'm officially addicted to zumba AND the music, which I often listen to during the day. All because of you! Your choreography and upbeat personality truly makes the class enjoyable. Not once did I ever feel out of place. You truly welcome all of your students with open arms. That hour is NOT long enough and I can never wait until the next class! You have set the standard very high for me, so when I attend other classes, I always compare them to you :)
I'm happy that you are seeking new adventures in LA, but you will be missed up here in the bay area. I hope you are able to come back to SJ often to visit. You are a wonderful, motivational, and inspiring teacher! My only regret is, that I wish I started your classes sooner! Your new students in LA are very lucky to have you as their teacher!
All the best, Abigail.
Testimonies:
Vale's Zumba is definitely the best.. I have never had a work out that is so much fun. Vale is so energetic and smiling all through the work out. The way she moves her body is very captivating. I have never seen such a great dancer as Vale. The music is great too. I'm always looking forward to go to her next class. She is very inspiring. Thanks Vale. We love you!!!! .
Jody K---- Yelp
Jody K---- Yelp
Vale is the best instructor I have had so far. Believe me I have gone to many. She has a smile that is very contagious, she's fun and energetic. Her dance moves are very natural and more dance like...you know what I mean not so robotic. It must be her latin roots and her training in other areas of dance. She's caring and welcoming to everybody. I took my teenage daughter to several intructors and now she only wants to take Zumba with Vale.
I love Zumba, and Zumba with Vale is the best!
Maria P.--- Yelp