How did you find Springs Salsa & Dance Fitness?

I met Dorie and Mark at a Turbo Kick workshop.  I had recently moved to Colorado Springs.  They told me about Springs Salsa & Dance Fitness.  I went to the Hip Hop Hustle instructor training at their studio.  

 

I had attended Zumba classes at my previous assignment and wanted to find a fun location to attend Zumba here.  I found the Zumba classes at Springs Salsa & Dance Fitness are a lot more enjoyable than the other fitness locations in Colorado Springs. 

 

Why do you like the studio?

The owners are very warm and receptive.  The instructors at Springs Salsa & Dance Fitness were very friendly and encouraging.  It’s totally different feeling than a regular gym because it’s more welcoming and personal. I really like that this studio has more opportunity to learn different dance styles.  The Zumba classes are so much fun here!  I have always wanted to learn Salsa dance and I have a feeling I’ll be learning this too!  I’ve tried both studio locations and enjoyed each of them.  The west side location is very cute.

 

What’s your story?

Growing up I always enjoyed having fun doing exercise.  I was in track and field and a scuba club when I was in college.  Once I got married, I had my first baby.  It seemed like I didn’t have time for anything.  The challenges of military life, motherhood and marriage made it real hard for me to stay healthy.  When we moved to Italy, I got pregnant again and wasn’t able to exercise for quite some time.  When we moved to Guam, I found out that my Cholesterol level was way too high.  I decided that I had to do something about it.  So I started practicing aerobic exercise at home while I was taking care of my babies.  Once we moved to Okinawa and my kids were older, I started attending aerobics at the base gym.  This is where I first attended Turbo Kick.  It was like a spark went off inside me.  I loved it.  I soon became addicted to Turbo Kick.  I really enjoyed the challenge of pushing myself as hard as I could and sweating like crazy.  It was very fun.  Eventually, I got to know the instructor and she talked me into getting Turbo kick instructor certified.  Before I knew It, I was teaching my own classes, on and off base and loving it!  During that time, I picked up more certifications in AFAA group instructor, Hip Hop Hustle instructor, AFAA Indoor cycling and Piyo instructor.

 

About you…

I am 37 years old. I grew up in Okinawa Japan.  I am married to the love of my life and have two great kids, which I adore.  I have an incredibly uncoordinated cat named Apa; which I also spoil.  We have traveled around a bit during his military career.  I’ve lived in Japan, Illinois, Italy, Guam, back to Japan and now Colorado!  I really enjoy studying about fitness and nutrition.  My Mom is a health food fanatic and some of that rubbed off on me.  I love to cook and eat different types of food from many cultures!