I have never, in my wildest dreams, thought about having the “best job in the entire World”, until Zumba®!  Of course I do what I do because I love it…embrace it…and live it on a daily basis. But, 90% of Zumba®, to me, is the lives that I’ve touched, and the people who have reached deep down into my soul and reached me on so many levels.  I am a better person because of what I do.  It thrills me to see the personal growth that my students achieve through simple “fun”!  Many come to reap the physical aspects of Zumba®, but so many have come to "de-stress", to "recover", to gain confidence, heal, and  feel whole.  Many of you came to your first class a bit shy, unsure and a little backward.  Now…you are my “front row” people . You have learned that letting go and having fun is “good for you”.  Zumba® is good for your soul.  It’s good for your body.  And it’s GREAT for your mind.

I’m honored to be on this journey with all of you.  I know we have all become very close and love the time we spend together.  “You” have made “me” what I am.  You give me strength…you make me smile (constantly)…and you’ve made my life whole.  You’ll never know how much I thank you, and Zumba Fitness for bringing my life to a personal level that I never thought I’d reach.

Thank you to my wonderful husband, my beautiful daughter, my Mother (my Zumba “sidekick”), and Father, for supporting me in every way while on my journey with all of you! 

Besitos,

Hope J