A Little About Me



Hi, my name is Maria

2022 is my 15th year anniversary as a Zumba® Instructor

I have been doing Zumba® since 2004. Zumba® continues to change my life style in so many ways, both personal and physical. I've been a dancer since I was very little, I decided to become a Zumba® instructor in 2007 because I love dancing and I want to share my  weight lost experience with other people. Creating a training habit is a little challenging; however Zumba® makes it very easy to follow. Once you are hooked on Zumba® there is no going back, believe me.
     I studied at Casa de la Juventud in Venezuela, 
         Contemporary and Venezuelan Folkloric dance for 5 years. 

                           I have Travel Marketing and Sales Degree. 

            I am CPR & AED certified (adults, children & infants) and insured. 
   Hablo Español.

Fitness education and certifications


  • AFAA certified group fitness instructor
  • Senior Fitness Certified
  • Zumba ® (basic) B1
  • Zumba ® (advance skills) B2
  • Zumba ® PRO Skills
  • Zumba ® Toning(with weights)
  • Zumba ® Kids
  • Zumbini® (program was developed for caregivers and their child(ren), to learn, bond, and grow in an upbeat and happy, musical environment. Ages 6 mos-4 years old)
  • Zumba ® Gold (Non-Impact dance aerobics for active adults)
  • Zumba ® Gold Toning (weights for active adults)
  • Zumba ® Gold Seated Instructor (Chair aerobics for active adults with mobility limitations)
  • Zumba ® in the circuit (Combination of Zumba with strength stations )
  • Aqua Zumba ®
  • Healthways seniors core and strength training
  • Senior chair aerobics
  • Non Impact Tabata (Interval class for seniors)
  • AFAA Perinatal Fitness
  • AFAA GEAR cycling
  • AFAA walk at ease (arthritis association)
  • Special population workshops to improve skills on how to work with special needs populations such as: Autistic kids, seniors with Parkinson, students in wheelchairs.
  • Dance rhythms workshops for: Flamenco dancing, Broadway lights, Merengue, Bhangra, Salsa, and Tango.