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Presenter Bios

Over 100 Zumba® and Fitness experts from around the globe handpicked by the Home Office Education team to bring you the most amazing content to freshen up your skills at the 2023 ZINCON.

A. Zita Joice Dian K.

Location: Indonesia
About Me:

A. Zita Joice Dian K. ,also known as ZJ™ Zee, started their career as a dancer, then became a dance instructor in Celebrity Fitness Yogyakarta in Indonesia, finding her passion as a Zumba Instructor in 2014. In 2019, she decided to apply to become a Zumba Jammer– a big decision that would change everything!


Sessions Taught by Me:

Choreo ZIN™ Jam Session

Adela Teodora Iacob

Location: Romania

About Me:

Adela has been a ZIN™ Member since 2010 and a ZJ™ since 2012. She was part of the Fitness Concert team in 2012. She’s also assisted with many ZINCON sessions in recent years, including Absolute Funk, Queen Bey Experience, and ZIN™ Jam Sessions.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session

Drum and Bass Craze: Drop the Breakbeat 

Masterclass

Ai Lee Syarief

Location: United Arab Emirates

About Me:

Ai Lee has won multiple championships as a member of the Swiss and Malaysian national karate teams. She became a Zumba® instructor in 2010, then a Zumba® Jammer, and eventually a ZES™ for Switzerland and Austria. Ai Lee co-created STRONG Nation® and is also the program’s Lead Master Trainer. She is also a co-creator of the CIRCL Mobility™ Program.


Sessions Taught by Me:

A Taste of CIRCL Mobility & Foundational Principles

SYNC Summit

Alba Duran

Location: Spain

About Me:

Alba has been a ZIN™ Member since 2013 and a ZJ™ since 2018. Her love of teaching and sports led her to work as a physical education teacher for 12 years, but she’s always had a passion for Latin dance. As soon as she discovered Zumba®, she started sharing her choreographies on YouTube. And as a result, she got the opportunity to begin traveling the world, sharing her love for Zumba®. In 2019, Alba became a Zumba® Jammer for Spain and has had the chance to be a part of multiple Zumba® projects, including ZIN Volume 101.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session 

Make It POP

Alina Duma

Location: Romania

About Me:

Alina, who won “Zumba’s Next Rising Presenter 2019,” has always had a passion for dance. She started her dance career at 8, winning championships and working in dance shows. Discovering Zumba®️ brought color to her life because she could make a living doing what she loved and motivating others.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

The TIKTOK ERA

Allan Bapuru

Location: Brazil

About Me:

Allan Bapuru a Zumba®️ Jammer from Salvador-Bahia, Brazil and has been a Zumba®️ instructor since 2014. He loves instructing his classes focusing on his background knowledge of Bahian, Axé, and Lambaeróbica rhythms, instructing an average of 25 classes a week in his city. He has also performed on a professional level for several artists known nationally and internationally, to name a few, Harmonia do Samba, Claudia Leite, Ivete Sangalo, and Banda Cheiro de Amor. Allan continues to focus on his career as a Zumba®️ Jammer and Instructor, which has opened many doors for him personally and professionally.

Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Ana Georgescu

Location: Romania

About Me:

Ana is a Zumba® Education Specialist and a former gymnast for the Romanian national team. She was originally drawn to Zumba® by the program’s life-changing reputation. She’s trying to extend by spreading Zumba® Love and leading Zumba® instructor training courses across Romania.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Zumba® Rhythms 2 Instructor Training

Ann Saldi

Location: Massachusetts, USA

About Me:

Ann has over 30 years of experience in the dance and fitness industry. As a Zumba® Education Specialist, Zumba Jammer® for Zumba® Fitness, and AFAA® and ACE® Certified Group Exercise Instructor, she’s trained thousands to become Zumba® instructors across New England. Ann has also presented nationally and internationally and was voted “Boston’s Best” instructor. She is best known for her inspiring and empowering routines and connecting with her students in all her classes.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Confidence with Class 

Anna Kobe

Location: Brazil

About Me:

Since Anna was a child, she has always been passionate about dancing and competing in various sports. Anna graduated with a degree in physical education in 2007, and is currently a personal trainer and training coach that focuses on helping her clients achieve the best physical results. Anna has participated in several bodybuilding competitions in the country of Brazil. Anna is a Zumba® Education Specialist and STRONG Nation® Master trainer who also focuses on belly dancing, hip-hop, and Brazilian rhythms.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

SYNC Summit

Anna Marchenko

Location: Canada

About Me:

Anna is a Zumba® Instructor and Zumba® Jammer. She has been a Salsa & Belly dancer for more than 20 years! Anna appeared in ZIN™ volumes 44 and 87 and has been a presenter at the Zumba® instructor convention in Orlando since 2011.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session 

Yalla Habibi 

Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Session - Belly Dance 

Masterclass

Armando Salcedo

Location: Texas, USA

About Me:

Armando is a Zumba® Education Specialist whose fitness career began in 1996. He’s worked in Colombia with Zumba® program-creator Beto Perez, and internationally as a presenter and dancer since 2005. Armando is featured in the original Zumba® music videos, ZIN™Volumes, and even Zumba® video games.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Caribbean Heat 

Masterclass

Ashlee Cramer

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Ashlee channeled her passion for music and dance into the creation of Zumba’s successful children’s program Zumbini. Along with running her studio, Miami Children’s Music, she’s also a certified trainer for the “Happy for No Reason” program, based on the New York Times best-selling book of the same name.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Happy for No Reason

Benjamin Richard

Location: France

About Me:

Benjamin, with fellow Zumba® Jammer Rodrigo, stays busy presenting their session “House Experience,” Zumba® classes, and ZIN™Jam™ Sessions at events like ZINCON, Zumba® Cruise, and livestreams in more than 30 countries. Benjamin has been featured in multiple ZIN™ Volumes and at the 2017 Fitness-Concert™.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session 

House Experience 

Baile Funk 

Beto Perez

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

As a fitness instructor in Colombia, Beto created Zumba® when he got to class without his usual aerobics music and improvised by using salsa and merengue he had with him. With only his moves and passion, Beto moved to Miami to find the American Dream. Today, he’s spreading the Zumba® love around the world.

Betsy Dopico

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Traveling the world as a Zumba® Education Specialist, Betsy presents at ZIN™ Conventions and on the Zumba® Cruise. She’s featured in several ZIN™ Volumes and has performed with Pitbull and Wyclef Jean at Fitness-Concert™ events. Her “Let’s Make Happiness Trendy” program is an effort to spread joy globally.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Sabor Cubano 

Intent, Movement & Magic 

Caitlin Basler

About Me:

Caiti is an AFAA certified fitness professional based in Akron, Ohio with nearly 10 years of experience in group exercise. She joined the Zumbini team in 2013 and serves as lead ZES for the program. Caiti’s career highlights include traveling to China to launch the Zumbini program in Asia, appearing on TLC’s “Sweet Home Sextuplets”, and presenting at Zumba’s Instructor Convention, ZINCON. Caiti strives to teach inclusive classes for all ages and abilities and strongly believes in pursuing joyful movement. When she’s not teaching, she loves to spend time with her husband and their two dogs, Mac and Gem.

Sessions Taught by Me:

Zumbini® Pre-Convention Instructor Training

Caressa James

Location: Pennsylvania, USA

About Me:

Caressa has been teaching Zumba®️ Fitness for 11 years. She is an AFAA/NASM Certified Group and HIIT Instructor. In 2014, Caressa became a Salsa Rhythm Specific Zumba® Jammer and has expanded her career with the role of a Choreography ZJ™️. She travels the US teaching Jam Sessions and Master Classes!


Sessions Taught by Me:

ZINgredients for Success

Carlos Henriquez

Location: Canada

About Me:

Carlos has been a Zumba® Jammer since 2007. He’s presented ZINCON sessions since 2013 and has performed onstage for Fitness-Concert™ events in Orlando and in Los Angeles. Carlos has worked with artists such as Celia Cruz, Juan Luis Guerra, Shakira, Pitbull, Marc Anthony, and Daddy Yankee.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Dominican Explosion 

Choreo ZIN™Jam Session 

Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Session - Bachata

Caroline Crowe

Location: United Kingdom

About Me:

Caroline is a highly respected and experienced Zumba® Education Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. She trained at the ArtsEd School of Musical Theatre in London and has performed professionally in theater, TV, and film, including to members of the Royal Family. Caroline teaches B1, Rhythms 2, Rhythms 3, Zumba® Toning and is Lead ZES™ for Aqua Zumba®. She has also represented Zumba® at several UK and International Fitness Conventions and events.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Aqua Zumba® Instructor Training

Masterclass - Aqua Zumba®

Getting your Bounce Back

Cat Medina

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Born and raised in Miami, Cat is a dancer, community influencer, and international presenter. She is a certified Group Fitness Instructor, Zumba® Fitness, STRONG Nation™, and a Studio Cycling instructor. She is currently the General Manager of City Zero Gym owned by Beto Perez in Miami.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Master Class

SYNC Summit

Catherine “Cat” Marte

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Zumba® Jammer Catherine finds Zumba® the perfect balance of her two passions: dance and fitness. She loves fusing her choreographies and classes with the musical styles and flavors of West Africa and the Caribbean. She is also a licensed STRONG Nation™ instructor and enjoys the task of offering a challenging format to balance her students’ workout routines. Catherine has presented at eight Zumba® Instructor Conventions and also at many Zumba® Academies and special events worldwide. In 2019, 2020 and 2022 Catherine and her husband Miguel presented a motivational lecture segment at the Zumba® Instructor Convention entitled What’s Next: LEVEL UP.


Sessions Taught by Me:

What’s Next: Level Up 

Dancehall Mashup

Claudia Balestra

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Claudia has been a professional ballroom dancer since age 5 and a Salsa Zumba® Jammer in Florida since 2016. She fell in love with Zumba® in 2010 when she was in Miami for a ballroom competition. Soon after, she started teaching at her own dance school in Italy, where she grew up. For Claudia, dance is her whole life; she believes everyone needs to find their purpose and give it their whole heart and soul.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Session - Salsa

Claudia Roedner

Location: Germany

About Me:

Claudia is an experienced flight attendant and has been a licensed STRONG Tech since 2021. She's had a passion for martial arts and basketball since a young age and discovered her love for group fitness through Zumba® classes. She looks forward to sharing her experience and love for fitness and dance with you.


Sessions Taught by Me:

SYNC Summit

Dahrio Wonder

Location: California, USA

About Me:

Dahrio has worked as a dancer and choreographer with artists like Britney Spears, Jamie Foxx, and late salsa legend Celia Cruz. Plus, he’s also sung on hit Zumba® hit records and had his music used in various Zumba® campaigns like the ZumbaxMDCDance collaboration, where he was also a featured dancer. Dahrio is a proud Zumba® Jammer!


Sessions Taught by Me:

Hip Hop Turn-Up 

Rhythm & Vibe

Get Down Mega ZIN™ Jam Session

Daniel Garcia Vallejo

Location: Colombia

About Me:

Daniel is half of The Twinz Brothers, along with his brother Nicolas. They’re both ZIN™ Members and international Zumba® presenters from Cali, Colombia. They specialize in salsa caleña and salsa choque. In 2019 they were chosen by Beto Pérez to be part of the Fitness-Concert at ZINCON.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Califusion

Daniela Cesnekova

Location: Slovakia

About Me:

Daniela became a Zumba® instructor in 2005 but has had a passion for dance since she was four. After returning to her homeland Slovakia in 2006, she helped introduce Zumba® in Europe. Since becoming a Zumba® Education Specialist in 2009, she’s trained thousands of instructors in more than 20 countries.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Personalized Feedback Session

Didem Zeybek

Location: Turkey

About Me:

Didem has worked in the Fitness Industry for over 15 years, teaching formats such as aerobics, pilates, and weight training. She has a degree in Physical Education & Training, plus NPTI certifications in Nutrition, Personal Training, Functional Movement Anatomic Programming, ROM testing, and Assisted Stretching Technique. Didem became a Zumba® Education Specialist in 2013 and has since been a Zumba® Presenter for Rimini Wellness, Colombia Masterclass with Beto, İstanbul Masterclass with Beto,  Zumba® Cruise, and Zumba® Fitness Concert 2016.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Diego Chantir

Location: Argentina

About Me:

Music has always been an important part of Diego’s life. While leading fitness classes in Buenos Aires, he discovered a Zumba® video. It changed his life. A few months later, he took the Basic 1 training and started his instructor career. Now Diego tours Argentina extensively as a Master Class presenter.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Choreo ZIN™ Jam Session 

Underground Latino 

Dionne Thomas

Location: California, USA

About Me:

Seeing the Zumba® infomercial in 2008 by chance inspired Dionne to become an instructor immediately. In 2013, she was selected as a Zumba® Jammer. Soon she saw how the program inspired people to be the best versions of themselves. This insight led to motivational speaking including a TedX talk in 2016.


Sessions Taught by Me:

The Power of You: Be Yourself on the Dance Floor 

Dorinda Wexler

Location: South Carolina, USA

About Me:

Dorinda is a full-time traveling Zumba® Jammer who’s been presenting Jam sessions for 10 years. In 2013, she took on the role of ZJ™ Coach. Dorinda has been a presenter at ZINCON and has shared business and marketing insights at Zumba® Instructor Conferences in London, Los Angeles, and France.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Choreo ZIN™ Jam Session 

Cha Cha Fever 

Ecem Ozcan

Location: Turkey

About Me:

Ecem started taking Zumba™ classes in 2013, which led to becoming an instructor and joining ZIN™. After attending several ZINCONs, she became a Zumba® Jammer. One very busy year later, Ecem became a ZES™ and started leading Basic 1, Zumba Gold®, and Pro Skills trainings. She also leads Master Classes in Turkey and other countries.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Eliza Stone

Location: Mexico

About Me:

Eliza has been a fitness professional for over 30 years. She is a certified AFAA, ACE, and AEA and a registered nutritionist and hypnotherapist. As a dance lover, she has been a Zumba® instructor for over 19 years and a ZES™ for almost 17. She's committed to educating others to live a healthy and happy lifestyle.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Aqua Zumba® Instructor Training

Mexican Fiesta 2.0

Erica Dixon

Location: North Carolina, USA

About Me:

Erica is a fitness professional who became a Zumba® Instructor in 2008 and then a Zumba® Jammer in 2011. After falling in love with soca music, Erica introduced the first and highly rated Soca Rhythm Jam at ZINCON 2018. She currently teaches approximately 400 students a week.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Choreo ZIN™ Jam Session  

Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Session - Soca

Florencia Rodriguez

Location: Australia

About Me:

Florencia has a background as a Cuban Salsa and Kizomba teacher and has been the Founder and Artistic Director of numerous popular festivals and dance events for over 13 years. She has been a ZIN™ Member for 12 years and a Zumba® Jammer for 2 years (Gold and Tango). She regularly teaches Zumba®, Zumba® Gold, seated Gold classes, and Para Dance for wheelchair participants. Her life mission is to share the joy of dance with people of all ages and abilities and to demonstrate that health and creativity are possible at all life stages.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Find Your Balance 

Florencia Salgado

Location: Argentina

About Me:

Florencia competed in aerobic gymnastics between the ages of 4 and 15. Then she discovered Zumba® and immediately fell in love with it. She became a ZJ™ for Argentina seven years later and has been able to travel and teach Choreo and Get Down ZIN™️ Jam Sessions.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Make It POP

Choreo ZIN™ Jam Session

Gina Graziani

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Gina Graziani is the Director of Membership Programs and Community for Zumba®. She’s worked as a community-builder and educator for more than 20 years, presenting at events around the world, leading the ZIN™ Community Council Program (ZCOM), and as part of the ZIN™ Mentoring Program team.


Sessions Taught by Me:

The ZIN™ Mentoring Program 

Zumba® Love: How to Activate for Charity & Crisis Relief in Your Community 

Gina Wonder

Location: California, USA

About Me:

Before traveling the world as a Zumba® Education Specialist, Gina was a choreographer for both NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings and performed alongside artists like Pitbull and Wyclef Jean. She helped develop the Zumba® Kids + Kids Jr. programs and is featured on several ZIN™ Volumes.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Hip Hop Turn-Up 

Own The Throne

Get Down Mega ZIN™ Jam Session

Giovanna Amvrosiatos

Location: New York, USA

About Me:

 A lover of dance since she was 2, Giovanna attended Frank Sinatra High School of the Arts as a Dance Major and trained professionally in ballet and modern dance for 4 years. At 20, Giovanna was one of the top 6 finalists selected in Zumba®'s Next Rising Presenter. She inspires and helps others release stress accumulated from daily life through dance. While she is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance, it was only when Giovanna found Zumba® that she realized that it's not about being the best dancer but the joy you feel when dancing.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Gonzalo Alcaino

Location: Chile

About Me:

Gonzalo’s lifetime dedication to sports led him to becoming a physical education teacher. In 2011, Gonzalo became certified as a Zumba Instructor, finding it one of the best ways to connect and share with his students. As a ZIN™ Mentor and now a Zumba® Jammer, he continues to enjoy teaching and sharing with the amazing ZIN™ Community around the world.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Choreo ZIN™ Jam Session

Guillermo Ruiz

Location: New York, USA

About Me:

Guillermo, who began his Zumba® career in the Dominican Republic, has been a certified Zumba® instructor since December 2011 and has performed alongside a number several top-tier artists. Along with being a Zumba® instructor, Guillermo currently works as a Care Coordinator Specialist for HIV+ patients.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Session - Merengue 

Heba Fathy

Location: Egypt

About Me:

Heba is a certified AFAA group fitness instructor who became a Zumba® Jammer in 2016. She is crazy about dance and feels so motivated by her Zumba® work because it lets her help others through her classes and Jam sessions. In 2019, she also became a reggaeton Jammer.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session 

Heidy Torres

Location: Texas, USA

About Me:

Heidy is a professional dancer, model, singer, and Zumba® Instructor. She’s been featured in ZIN™ Volumes and Fitness-Concert™ events and was the lead vocal talent in three original Zumba® songs. Heidy also presents at international trade shows, conventions, and Master Classes.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Caribbean Heat 

Masterclass

Hender Corredor-Escalante

Location: United Kingdom

About Me:

Hender has been a ZES™ since 2015 and has traveled to many countries teaching and presenting for Zumba® at international events. He conducts Zumba® Gold and Zumba® Kids/Kids Jr. instructor training in the UK. He is also a Zumba® Gold Jammer and has been creating and teaching choreography for this program since 2019. In addition, Hender teaches Zumba® Basic 1, Pro-Skills & Rhythms 3 internationally, as well as Zumba® specialty classes to participants each week.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Specialty Masterclass - Zumba Gold®

Zumba® Kids And Kids Jr. Instructor Training

Hermann Melo

Location: France

About Me:

Hermann is a Zumba® Education Specialist and international presenter. The native  Colombian moved to France over 12 years ago and finished an international business degree. He conducts trainings in many countries and also has appeared as a presenter on several commercial and educational Zumba® DVDs.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Zumba® Warm-Up & Cooldown 

Zumba® Proskills Instructor Training

Ingrid Kessler

Location: Texas, USA

About Me:

Ingrid is one of the original Zumba® Jammers. She has been teaching Zumba® since 2006. Her Zumba® classes are filled with smiles and that FUN factor. Community is very important to her. She’s charismatic, energetic and is passionate about everything she does. Ingrid has been featured in ZIN ™ 94 Live Class, the Zumba® Tone Up DVD System, has presented on the “We Move the World Stage”, ZINCON Jam Presenter, and has been part of the 2017 Fitness Concert Experience. She is the presenter of her dream session “Freestyle Explosion”. She loves to share her light and encourages everyone to never give up on their dreams!


Sessions Taught by Me:

Choreo ZIN™ Jam Session 

Freestyle Explosion 

Izabela Kin

Location: Poland

About Me:

After working part-time as a Zumba® instructor for a few years, Izabela left her career as a software developer and returned to Poland to introduce the program there. Since becoming a Zumba® Education Specialist in 2009, she’s led trainings, presented internationally, and has been featured in multiple ZIN™ Volumes.She specializes in the following training: Zumba® Fitness, Zumba® Pro Skills, Zumba® Rhythm 2 & 3, Zumba® Toning, Zumba Sentao®, Zumba® Kids & Kids Jr., and STRONG Nation™.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Zumba Sentao® Instructor Training  

Zumba® Toning Instructor Training

Sympathetic YOU

J-Lin

Location: Taiwan

About Me:

J-Lin is a Zumba® Education Specialist from Taipei, Taiwan who’s been dancing since he was 13 years old. He started teaching Zumba® in 2009 and specializes in freestyle, dancehall, and hip hop. His philosophy for life and for dance is “If you never try, you never know!”


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Jeimy Bueno

Location: Georgia, USA

About Me:

Jeimy is a fitness professional with a comprehensive range of skills. She’s a certified instructor for Zumba®, Aqua Zumba® and STRONG Nation®. In addition to leading indoor cycling classes, Jeimy is also a dancer with a passion for choreography. She’s also a licensed physical therapist.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session

Underground Latino 

Battle of the 90s Bands

Jenna Bostic

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Jenna has been presenting for Zumba® as a Zumba® Education Specialist since 2008, both overseas and in the USA. She has used her education and experience to train, motivate and inspire future fitness professionals in conventions, trainings, videos and concerts. Jenna has a degree in Exercise and Sport Science and holds ACE, AFAA and AEA certifications in group fitness, personal training and aqua fitness. She currently teaches Zumba Basic 1, Zumba Rhythms 2, Zumba Rhythms 3, Zumba Pro Skills, Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba and Zumba Step instructor trainings, as well as Aqua Zumba and Zumba Toning ZIN™ Jam Sessions.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Zumba® Rhythms 2 Instructor Training

Aqua Zumba® Instructor Training

Master Class - Aqua Zumba®

Jennifer Hildebrand

Location: Germany

About Me:

Jenniferstarted teaching dance and fitness at 15. She has experience in a variety of styles like ballet, jazz, hip hop, Latin, and ballroom, and is always trying to work them into her choreographies and classes. As a ZES™, Jennifer conducts Zumba® Basic 1, Rhythm 2, Rhythm 3, Zumba® Sentao, and Zumba® Step instructor training. She has also been a STRONG Nation® Master Trainer since 2016.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Zumba Sentao® Instructor Training

Zumba® Step Instructor Training

SYNC Summit: Morning Stretch

Jennifer Kim

Location: Korea

About Me:

Jennifer didn’t plan on it, but after playing the Zumba® Xbox game, she instantly found a new career path. In 2015, she became the first ZES™ in Korea and was featured in ZIN™ Volumes 69 and 72. She now travels the world, training Zumba® instructors in Korea, teaching Master Classes, and sharing Zumba® love.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Superstar K 

Masterclass 

Jessica Exposito

Location: Spain

About Me:

Jessica is a Zumba® Education Specialist and an international presenter who’s taught dance in more than 40 countries. She’s represented programs from Nike, Adidas, Fila, and more at events around the globe. A frequent TV guest, Jessica has appeared shows such as Spain’s version of The Biggest Loser.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Zumba® Step Instructor Training

Flamenco Flow 

Zumba® Emotions Flow 

Jessica Witt

Location: Kansas, USA

About Me:

Jessica is a Zumba® Education Specialist and certified fitness presenter who began teaching Zumba® classes in 2003 to introduce health and fitness to her dance students. She has performed at dance and fitness events worldwide and co-authored the Zumba® Kids and Zumba® Kids Jr. programs.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Zumba® Kids And Kids Jr. Instructor Training

Jonathan Benoit

Location: Canada

About Me:

Jonathan has been on a whirlwind journey since winning "Zumba's Next Rising Star" in 2017. In 2018 he became a Zumba® Jammer and then had a dream come true: appearing in a ZIN™ Volume along with his mentor Kass Martin. Jonathan has also performed at the Zumba® Fitness-Concert in 2018 and 2019.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session 

Passion Romanza

Masterclass 

Josie Gardiner

Location: Massachusetts, USA

About Me:

Josie Gardiner is the co-developer of the Zumba Gold® Program for active older adults. As a Zumba® Education Specialist, she has worked hard to bring new and exciting choreography and music to the Gold population. She looks forward to many more years of “dancing like nobody’s watching!”


Sessions Taught by Me:

Zumba® Gold-Toning

Zumba Gold® Instructor Training

Julie Richetelli

Location: Connecticut, USA

About Me:

Julie has been a ZIN™ Member since 2010 and has been very involved in the ZIN™ community since the beginning of her Zumba® career. Because of her passion for Zumba® and the community, she applied to be a Zumba® Jammer. She has been a Zumba® Jammer since 2019, teaching Jam Sessions for Zumba® Step.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Specialty ZIN™ Jam Session - Zumba® Step

Kass Martin

Location: Utah, USA

About Me:

Kass loves teaching and sharing her passion for dance. She’s featured in many Zumba® releases including the Exhilarate™ DVDs, Incredible Results, and numerous ZIN™ Volumes. She has been Zumba’s spokesperson on TV shows including The Biggest Loser, The Today Show, The View, Martha Stewart, and more.


Sessions Taught by Me:

2023 Rising Presenter Finalist Masterclass 

Best of ABBA 

Masterclass 

Dancing Through the Decades 

Kearsha Saxon

Location: Maryland, USA

About Me:

Kearsha’s love for ballet started when she was 12. She knew even then she wanted to dance as a career. In 2009, Kearsha got hooked on Zumba® just from an infomercial. That plus her passion for dance, music, and inspiring others led her to an instructor training in 2010.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Get to the Pointe 

Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Session - Kizomba

Specialty ZIN™ Jam Session -  KIDS 

Kelly Ann Nikara

Location: New Zealand

About Me:

Kelly Ann was catapulted onto the world stage of Zumba in 2018 as a Next Rising Presenter finalist, leading her to become an encouraging voice as the only Māori ZJ™ not only for indigenous ZIN™ across the world, but also all those who dare to dream.  


Sessions Taught by Me:

Haka Boogie — Maori Rhythm 

Beat the Beat

Masterclass

Kelly Bullard

Location: Wisconsin, US

About Me:

Kelly has been an international fitness educator and a Zumba® Education Specialist since 2009. After nine years as a physical education teacher and dance/sports coach, Kelly now specializes in many Zumba® programs. She has presented in over 36 countries and featured in several Zumba® DVDs.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Master Class - Zumba® Toning

Zumba® Toning Instructor Training

Kristi Radakovic

Location: Chile

About Me:

Kristi left an engineering job in 2011 to pursue her passion for inspiring others to get up and move. She’s been to 30 countries while training instructors and presenting at fitness events. Kristi speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese, and is known for her energetic and engaging teaching style.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Strong Nation™ Instructor Training

SYNC Summit

Kyle Lamprecht

Location: New York

About Me:

Kyle is an international fitness presenter with several years of experience in dance, including ballroom and hip-hop. He serves as a Zumba® Education Specialist for Maine and Vermont. Additionally, he’s presented at the 2019 Zumba® Cruise and Celebrity Sweat® Wellness Tour alongside Billy Blanks and the 2022 Zumba® Instructor Convention. Kyle’s passion also extends to nutrition and medicine, working as a Medical Science Liaison and pursuing his Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Tango Takeover 

LaToya Bufford

Location: California, USA

About Me:

LaToya, who prefers going by Toya, has always been passionate about singing and dancing. She was first inspired to become a Zumba® instructor by her mom, Linda Taylor, also a ZIN™ Member. She’s been happily presenting at Zumba® conventions and academies since 2012.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Dancehall Mashup 

Laura Lanni

Location: Rhode Island, USA

About Me:

Laura has been a proud ZIN™ Member since 2009 and has been hosting Choreography ZIN™ Jam Sessions since 2015. She is the owner of Reflexion Fitness and Wellness in Cranston, RI, and is a certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Women’s Fitness Specialist, Personal Trainer, and Group Exercise Instructor. Laura’s mission is to help her community become happier and healthier. Zumba® Fitness was the first fitness class Laura ever taught, and the format holds a very special place in her heart.


Sessions Taught by Me:

ZINgredients for Success  

Lauro De Sousa

Location: Australia

About Me:

Lauro was born and raised in the country of samba – Brazil – where hegrew up in a cultural atmosphere.He started dancing when he was fourteen years old, and his feet have never stopped dancing! Lauro has performed in various Brazilian entertainment companies. Laurohas been a ZIN™Member since 2015 and a Zumba® Jammer since 2019. As a Zumba® Jammer, he is one of the first Samba Zumba® Jammers and has traveled to many cities teaching the most popular Brazilian rhythms.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Session - Samba

Leslie Martinez

Location: California, USA

About Me:

Leslie is a 16 year old  ZIN™ member from San Diego, California. Zumba® has been such a big part of Leslie’s life since day one. She started taking Zumba® at the age of 3 with her mom. Her mom has inspired her to become the dancer that she is today. Leslie’s goal is to inspire other young Zumba® lovers to be able to get out of their comfort zone and join the ZIN™ community no matter their age.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Lindsey Taylor

Location: Utah, USA
About Me:

Lindsey has been a ZINCON presenter since 2012, teaching different sessions that help instructors to improve their skills and become the best versions of themselves. She has been featured in many ZIN™ Volumes & Zumba® Fitness Concert teams. After taking some time off to focus on her family, Lindsey and her family welcomed their 6th child. Lindsey is excited to be back again at ZINCON to share her energy, light, and passion for Zumba®!


Sessions Taught by Me:

Latin Pop 

Loretta Bates

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Loretta is an international fitness presenter and Zumba® Education Specialist who teaches hip hop and belly dance. She is featured in the Exhilarate™ Body Shaping System, the Incredible Results DVD set, Basic 2 Instructor DVD, and various ZIN™ Volumes.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass 

Beauty of Dance 

Reggaeton Rebellion 

Lucy Barreto

Location: California, USA

About Me:

Lucy is originally from Brazil and was trained in classical ballet at a young age. She was later introduced to fitness competitions and, ultimately, a career as a certified trainer. Today, she is an active STRONG Tech and STRONG Nation® instructor in Los Angeles. She has a passion for fitness, music, and connecting with people from around the world. She believes that we build our legacy through movement, one action at a time. Lucy's mission is to promote health, body synergy, and a balanced lifestyle.


Sessions Taught by Me:

SYNC Summit

Luis David

Location: Mexico

About Me:

Luis has been a professional choreographer and dancer for over 20 years and has represented Mexico in dance championships and television programs. He has been a ZIN™ Member since 2016. As a Zumba® education content creator, Luis combines his passions for teaching and teamwork to work on educational strategies for continuous training.


Sessions Taught by Me:

LEVEL UP, Do you accept the challenge?

Masterclass

Lynn Sheehan

Location: Rhode Island, USA

About Me:

Lynn is a registered nurse specializing in training people in CPR and nursing care. Because of her passion for teaching Zumba® classes, she’s involved in the RI Soaringwords program, a collaboration between Zumba® and Soaringwords that brings the Zumba® program into the local children's hospital.


Sessions Taught by Me:

CPR

Madelle Paltu-Ob

Location: Philippines

About Me:

Madelle is a Zumba® Education Specialist who produces dance showcases and events designed to share her passion for dance with the next generation of Filipino dancers. She’s also CEO and president of Beyond Passion Entertainment, a company that creates interactive, innovative services and experiences.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass 

Own The Throne

Get Down ZIN™ Jam Session

Bring It: Be the Life of the Party 

Magali Cepeda

Location: Argentina

About Me:

Magali is a Zumba® Instructor who joined the Zumba® Jammer team in 2016, resigning from her profession as an attorney to dedicate herself fully to the Zumba® program. Magali’s had a passion for dancing since she was young, and enjoys teaching and spreading the Zumba Love!


Sessions Taught by Me:

Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Session - Tango

Choreo ZIN™ Jam Session

Maggie Pezeshkian

Location: California

About Me:

Maggie has been a ZIN™ Member for 8 years and loves every second. She’s a licensed in Zumba® instructor and has been a Zumba® Jammer since 2015. She and her husband own and operate two private chiropractic offices in the Los Angeles area.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Preventing ZINjuries 

Mansoor Galant

Location: South Africa

About Me:

Mansoor has been dancing his entire life, exposing him to different music genres including hip hop, Latin, African and contemporary. As a Zumba® Education Specialist, he can educate and share his experiences with dance through teaching, coaching and presenting workshops.


Sessions Taught by Me:

You Better WERKQ  

Masterclass 

ABC: African Beat Culture 

Maria Browning

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Maria has over 10 years of experience in group exercise and has presented at countless events. She is featured in several ZIN™ Volumes and has performed at Fitness-Concert™ Events with artists like Pitbull, Wyclef Jean and Mara. Maria is AFAA, ACE and AEA certified.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Aqua Zumba® Instructor Training

Sympathetic YOU

Master Class - Aqua Zumba®

Maria Teresa Stone

Location: Australia

About Me:

Maria Teresa grew up dancing in Mexico and has been actively working in the fitness industry since 1996, teaching a range of land and water group fitness classes. She became a Zumba® Education Specialist for Mexico in 2007 and helped launch the Zumba® program in New Zealand and Australia in 2009. In addition to presenting at fitness conventions around the world, Maria Teresa has trained over 15,000 Zumba® instructors worldwide in various specialties. She is also a certified holistic health coach and is passionate about women's well-being.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Aqua Zumba® Instructor Training

Teach with Purpose

Master Class - Aqua Zumba®

Mexican Fiesta 2.0

Marisa Stani

Location: New York, USA

About Me:

Marisa has been passionate about music and dance since she took her first steps as a baby. She became a licensed Zumba® Instructor in 2010 and a Merengue Zumba® Jammer in 2016. Marisa now hosts Zumba® Toning & Choreo Jams. Her favorite part of teaching is creating joy in the heart of ZIN™ Members with her choreography and passion. Marisa's goal is to create simple, effective, and FUN choreography to bring to students' classes.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Specialty ZIN™ Jam Session - Toning

Marlee King

Location: Australia

About Me:

Marlee is an Aqua Zumba® Jammer from Australia with a passion for fitness, mainly aqua fitness. She’s not only presented at several fitness conventions and workshops in Australia but is also a lecturer in psychology. With a Ph.D. in Health Psychology, Marlee has a deep interest in the mind-body connection and a deep understanding of human behavior.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Specialty ZIN™ Jam Session - Aqua Zumba® 

Marlex Pagalunan

Location: New Zealand

About Me:

Marlex, who’s now a Zumba® Jammer, started his professional life with a degree in Advertising. Not long after though, he made a shift and has been a group fitness instructor since 2008. Marlex lives in picturesque New Zealand where he follows his passion for bringing people together to dance.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Choreo ZIN™ Jam Session

Bring It: Be the Life of the Party 

Fiesta-O-Logy: Themes, Battles & Interactions 

Mauricio Camargo

Location: Arizona, USA

About Me:

Born in Colombia and raised in Miami, Mauricio’s love of urban culture has inspired him to add a new twist to Latin rhythms, bringing a fresh style to his Zumba® classes. A Zumba® Jammer for the past three years, he’s been featured in a ZIN™ volume, the Fitness-Concert™, and a Livestream on ZIN™ Now.


Sessions Taught by Me:

ZINFluencer (All you need for Social Media Content Creation)

Hit the Streetz 

Get Down Mega ZIN™ Jam Session

Melissa Carias

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Melissa’s fitness career started in 1993 in Honduras as a part-time job. She has been a Personal Trainer since 2004 and holds NASM and ACE group and personal training certifications. Melissa has been a Zumba® Instructor and ZIN™ Member since 2007. She is a first-generation Zumba® Jammer (2010), a ZINCON performer since 2011, and a presenter since 2017. She has hosted more than 200 ZIN™ Jam Sessions (national and international) and ZINCON Quebradita Zumba® Jammer presenter since 2019.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Latin Rock the Best Hits

Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Session - Quebradita

Michelle Calise

Location: Rhode Island, USA

About Me:

Michelle is a registered nurse specializing in training people in CPR and nursing care. Because of her passion for teaching Zumba® classes, she’s involved in the RI Soaringwords program, a collaboration between Zumba® and Soaringwords that brings the Zumba® program into the local children's hospital.


Sessions Taught by Me:

CPR

Miguel Marte

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Miguel has over 20 years of leadership experience providing purpose, direction, and motivation. He has improved countless organizations through various instruction, coaching, and mentorship methods, which have maximized individual performance. Miguel started his career as a military combat veteran serving no-nonsense, get-it-done clients of different echelons. Now with a mixture of practical knowledge and formal education (BSc in Psychology and MSc in Industrial-Organizational Psychology), he takes a science-based approach to solving WHAT'S NEXT for individuals, professionals, and organizations.


Sessions Taught by Me:

What’s Next: Level Up 

Monika Lejman

Location: Sweden

About Me:

Monika graduated from the University College of Dance in Stockholm and became a Zumba® Education Specialist for Sweden in 2014. She manages her own dance studio, Dansplatsen, leading weekly dance and fitness classes, workshops, and projects.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Zumba® Gold-Toning

Zumba® Gold Instructor Training

Morgan Brown

Location: Virginia, USA

About Me:

Morgan “MoJo” Brown has been an active ZIN™ Member since 2016 and is the Zumba® Next Rising Presenter Winner of 2022. She has also been featured on ZIN™ Volume 102 and various Zumba® social media projects. Morgan is energetic and passionate and makes it a priority to make everyone in the room feel the joy that she has while dancing. From the fun choreography to a Kinesiology background, rounded with direct class engagement, Morgan wants everyone to leave her classes better than how they came in, physically, mentally, and emotionally!


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass - 2022 Zumba® Rising Presenter

Natalia Varela

Location: Costa Rica

About Me:

Natalia is a former ballet and contemporary dancer-turned-PT, functional movement and kettlebell trainer, body language teacher, and karate disciple. Passionate about music, movement, learning, and healthier, happier lifestyles, Natalia became a STRONG Tech in 2018 and an MT in 2021. She is also an International Movement Presenter and Wellness Coach MT, Co-Founder, and Human Experience Director at ADN Wellness since 2015.


Sessions Taught by Me:

A Taste of CIRCL Mobility & Foundational Principles

SYNC Summit

Natalie Kikkenborg

Location: Connecticut, USA

About Me:

Natalie is an internationally recognized award-winning Opera Singer known for her keen ear for musical detail and how to translate that into movement. She became a ZIN™ Member in 2016 and a Zumba Jammer™ - Zumba® Gold in 2019. At ZINCON 2022, Natalie presented "Taste of a Specialty Jam Session" (Gold) on the Step Into Happy™ stage. She will present a new session, "Find Your Balance," at ZINCON 2023. An advocate of movement for everyBODY, she is co-owner of a studio whose main mission is to provide fun and accessible fitness for all.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Find Your Balance

Nick Logrea

Location: New York, USA

About Me:

A ZIN™ Member since 2008, Nick is currently a Zumba® Education Specialist and travels throughout the U.S. and Europe teaching Master Classes. He’s had the privilege of dancing with Beto and appearing in Fitness-Concert™ events in London, Australia and Prague.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Battle of The 90s Bands 

Swing Baby Swing 

Nicolas Garcia Vallejo

Location: Colombia

About Me:

Nicolas is half of The Twinz Brothers, along with his brother Daniel. They’re both ZIN™ Members and international Zumba® presenters from Cali, Colombia. They specialize in salsa caleña and salsa choque. In 2019 they were chosen by Beto Pérez to be part of the Fitness-Concert at ZINCON.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Califusion

Nuno Antas

Location: Portugal

About Me:

Nuno has been a Zumba instructor since 2011. He has been part of Beto's team for Zumba Fitness-Concerts in Lisbon, Porto, Beijing, and at ZINCON where he also led a Master Class. Nuno is also a presenter at fitness conventions around the world including the Nike Super Workshop in Shanghai.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass 

Pedro Camacho

Location: Dominican Republic

About Me:

Pedro attended his first Zumba® class in 2010 and immediately knew he had to be part of the program. Since becoming a ZIN™ in 2011, Pedro has performed at ZINCON, been featured on ZIN™ Volumes and DVDs, and even sung on Mega Mixes. He also helps lead Master Classes around the world.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Rafaelle Tala

Location: Romania

About Me:

Rafaelle has been a ZIN™ Member since 2015. Nothing brings her more joy than singing and dancing. She enjoys learning new things and constantly pushes herself out of her comfort zone to improve her skills or develop new ones. Rafaelle is energetic, optimistic, enthusiastic, and hard-working and can adapt quickly to any situation.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Drum and Bass Craze: Drop the Breakbeat

Masterclass

Ricardo Carvalho

Location: Brazil

About Me:

Ricardo is a Zumba® Education Specialist whose destiny was always to dance. He has degrees in physical education and in advanced exercise physiology. Currently Ricardo works in two large gyms and teaches Zumba® classes.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Brazil By Night 

Masterclass 

Ricardo Marmitte

Location: Canada

About Me:

Ricardo is a Zumba® Education Specialist who lives in Ontario, Canada. His dance background covers a vast range of styles. He became a Zumba® instructor in 2008, then a Zumba® Jammer two years later. He’s presented at numerous ZIN™ events and has been featured on many ZIN™ volumes.


Sessions Taught by Me:

African Workout: Enter the Jungle 

Masterclass -  Zumba® Step 

Masterclass

Rhythms 3 Zumba® Instructor Training

Ricardo Rodrigues

Location: Portugal

About Me:

Ricardo has been a fitness trainer since 2005, a Zumba® instructor since 2010, and a ZES® since 2019. He holds a degree in Physical Education and Sports. In 2015, Ricardo was part of the Zumba® Fitness Concert team, sharing the stage with Beto Perez in Lisbon and Porto. He was also part of the Zumba® Fitness Concert Team in Orlando and Shanghai in 2016. In addition, Ricardo presented a Master Class, "Men of Portugal," at ZINCON 2016 and 2022.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass 

Richard Gormley

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Richard has a passion for leading and promoting a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and has worked in the fitness industry since 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, as well as group exercise and personal training certifications with ACE, AFAA, and AEA.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Aqua Zumba® Instructor Training

Rise, Stretch & Shine

Aqua Zumba® Masterclass

Rita Cohen

Location: Virginia, USA

About Me:

Rita, a native of Ghana, is a trained singer with a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of VA and a Master of Music degree in Classical Voice Performance from the Manhattan School of Music. Rita has been a ZIN™ Member since 2009 and is also a Zumba® Jammer. Part of a Ghanaian Dance Troupe since the age of 4 in her hometown of Accra, she is excited to bring her heritage to life in AKWAABA: Welcome to Ghana! She is also the Founder/Executive Director of TACA, the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Akwaaba: Welcome to Ghana! 

Rodrigo Angello

Location: Brazil

About Me:

Rodrigo, with fellow Zumba® Jammer Benjamin, stays busy presenting their session “House Experience,” Zumba® classes, and ZIN Jam™ Sessions at events like ZINCON, Zumba® Cruise, and livestreams in more than 30 countries. Rodrigo has been featured in multiple ZIN™ volumes and at the 2017 Fitness-Concert™.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session 

House Experience 

Baile Funk 

Rodrigo Diaz

Location: Chile

About Me:

Along with his experience as a professional dancer, choreographer, and TV presenter, Rodrigo’s also been the program director for students in wheelchairs in Teleton, Chile for 14 years. He started working as a Zumba® Education Specialist for Chile and South America in 2006. Rodrigo leads Basic 1 and 2, Proskills, and Zumba Kids, Jr. trainings.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass 

Roland Schmid

Location: Germany

About Me:

Roland has been a fitness instructor since 2010, a ZIN™ Member since 2012, and a Zumba® Jammer since 2015, offering ZIN™Jam Sessions, including Choreo, Zumba® Gold, and Zumba® Toning. As a ZINCON presenter for several years, he has conducted ZIN™ Jam Sessions such as Choreo, Zumba® Gold, and “The Art of Choreographing. Along with his fitness career, Roland also has a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He’s been working as an assistant professor since January 2013.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Choreo ZIN™ Jam Session

Specialty ZIN™ Jam Session -  Zumba® Gold 

Rony Gratereaut

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Rony’s training in jazz, salsa, funk, and other dance genres led him to start his own dance company at the age of 18. After moving to Orlando, he discovered Zumba® and now teaches around 17 classes a week. He became a Zumba® Jammer in Florida and hosts reggaeton and choreo ZIN™ Jam Sessions.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session 

Masterclass 

Puerto Rican Flow 

Latin Swag - Dance Technique Workshop

Sandra Bayliss

Location: United Kingdom

About Me: Sandra is an international fitness presenter and Zumba® Education Specialist who leads Zumba® Basic 1 and Basic 2 trainings in the UK. Besides her dance and fitness training, Sandra is also a nutritional adviser whose main goal is to inspire others to live a fun, happy, and healthy lifestyle.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Personalized Feedback Session

Sandra Harnes

Location: United Kingdom

About Me:

Sandra attended the prestigious Dance College Performers in greater London. She became a Zumba® Instructor in 2010, a Zumba® Jammer soon after, and eventually a Zumba® Education Specialist. Sandra has also presented Jam Sessions and a Master Class at ZINCON.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Zumba® Rhythms 3 Instructor Training

Own The Throne

The Fierce Factor: How Female Music Icons Made Us Move! 

Shalaine McLaughlin

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Shalaine McLaughlin has been a fitness instructor for over 12 years after a career in investment banking. She started with Zumba® classes and now teaches multiple group exercise formats. She is a NASM CPT, holds a BS from Cornell University, working on her a Masters in Exercise Science and writing a fitness book. She has presented at IDEA World, IDEA Personal Trainer's Institute, FIBO USA, OPTIMA, APEX Asia, and Zumba® conventions and cruises. Shalaine is a master instructor with Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and encourages you to take the ZIN-centric AFAA GFI Practical Way training with her during Pre-Con!


Sessions Taught by Me:

Knee Safety and Zumba® Basic Steps

Simone Lucchesi

Location: Netherlands

About Me:

Simone has been teaching STRONG Nation® since 2018 and has been a STRONG Tech since 2021. One of the things she loves the most about STRONG Nation® is the amazing feeling you get from this workout. While it pushes our limits, you always feel afterward as if you can take on the whole world! She looks forward to sharing this feeling with her students and SYNC Instructors worldwide.


Sessions Taught by Me:

SYNC Lab

SYNC Summit

Socrate Fuego

Location: Maryland, USA

About Me:

Zumba Next Rising Presenter 2020, Zumba Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, DJ, and Party Motivator. Socrate a.k.a Fuego Currently living in Maryland, his story begins in Haiti. Fuego grew up dancing to Kompa, Calypso, Zouk, Soca, Reggae, Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue. His passion for diverse music and dance is what led to being the Zumba Instructor, DJ, and Party Motivator that he is today. He has infused them into one big mashup! 


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Steve Boedt

Location: Belgium

About Me:

Steve is a life coach, motivational speaker, international fitness presenter and author that has inspired thousands of people all over the world with his motivational sessions. He is also a fitness specialist awarded with many international awards.

He is a ZES for Scandinavia, the Middle East, and Lead ZES for Pro Skills.
You can see Steve on over 15 ZIN and Consumer products as on international fitness videos.

A stellar career began in Belgium when he received several national and international high-recognized fitness awards. Having traveled worldwide to over 100 countries to all the continents of the world as a fitness presenter for Reebok®, Nike® and Zumba® fitness

Steve was a trainer on 3 national television shows as “The Biggest Loser” and “Celebrity Fitness” and is a guest instructor on several TV shows and magazines.


Sessions Taught by Me:

2022 Rising Presenter Finalist Masterclass

Best of ABBA   

Masterclass 

Zumba® Emotions Flow 

Don't Burn Out, but Reignite

Stewart Traill

Location: Canada

About Me:

Having grown up around Latin music and musical theater, Zumba® became Stewart’s escape to combine the worlds of music and family. He has been a fitness instructor for 8 years, a Cumbia Zumba® Jammer since 2019, and a Flamenco Zumba® Jammer since 2021. Stewart was also featured in ZIN™ Volume 85. His favorite part about teaching is getting to have fun and connecting with his students.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Session - Cumbia

Susan Stokely

Location: Michigan, USA

About Me:

Susan is a Zumba® Jammer from Michigan who began her group fitness career teaching aerobics classes in 1988. Since 2010, Susan has presented Choreo ZIN™ Jam Sessions. She's also presented at the Zumba® Instructor Convention Session, Rock' n Roll Revolution, in 2012 and 2013 and at the "Step Into Happy™" stage in 2022. She is the co-owner of Vibe Fit Studio in Detroit.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Totally New Wave!

Tamara Pitts

Location: Australia

About Me:

Tamara is a passionate Zumba® instructor with over 20 years of dance experience, including 10 years as a teacher. Primarily trained as a Dancesport Latin American dancer, she’s also studied ballroom, hip hop, ballet, flamenco, and Irish dancing. In 2011, Tamara became one of the first Zumba® Jammers in Australia. And she still enjoys connecting with the ZIN™ community through virtual and face-to-face Choreo, Flamenco, and Zumba® Gold ZIN™ JAM sessions. Tamara has been a presenter at ZINCON since 2011 and is known for her vivacious energy and bubbly personality.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Fiesta-O-Logy: Themes, Battles & Interactions 

Rock Rebellion: World Tour 

Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Session - Flamenco

Tommy-Davis Ezedunor

Location: Germany

About Me:

Tommy-Davis started dancing in 2010 at age 15. He’s since become a Zumba® Instructor, worked in several dance schools as a choreographer, and taken part in hip hop dance competitions. At 19, German-born Tommy-Davis became the youngest Zumba® Jammer worldwide.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session

Trap Nation 

Rhythm & Vibe

Get Down ZIN™ Jam Session

Umar Syarief

Location: Switzerland

About Me:

Umar Syarief is a well-respected karate athlete and national hero in Indonesia. He has won many international titles and competed in high-level competitions, including the Southeast Asian Games, where he won a gold medal. Umar also trained in various European countries, had multiple knee surgeries, and is now based in Switzerland, where he teaches Karate, Martial Arts, and Functional training. He has been a STRONG Nation® Master Trainer for Indonesia since 2017.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Strong Nation™ Instructor Training

The Motion of Locomotion

Fighting Elements 5.0

STRONG Nation Mini Olympics

SYNC Summit

Vicky Zagarra

Location: Italy

About Me:

Vicky is a leading Zumba® Education Specialist and a true “Zumba original,” who became an instructor during the very firstZumba® training in 2002. Not only does she appear in the original Zumba® videos (with program creator Beto), she’s on the cover of his book “Zumba: Ditch the Workout, Join the Party!”


Sessions Taught by Me:

Barranquilla’s Carnival: Live It to Enjoy It  

Zumba® Pro Skills Instructor Training

Vignesh Madhrani

Location: India

About Me:

Vignesh is a Zumba Fitness Jammer™️ and a Zumba Gold®and Zumba® Kids instructor. He’s been a ZIN™ Member since 2015. Vignesh has always had a passion for dance. After attending a  Zumba Sentao® class, he decided to leave his corporate job and become a Zumba® instructor, changing his life forever.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Choreo ZIN™ Jam Session

Bollywood Fusion

Walter Diaz

Location: Florida, USA

About Me:

Walter has been in the fitness industry for 34 years and has been a Zumba® instructor for almost 10 years. He grew up with Beto Pérez, Zumba® program creator, and worked as a choreographer for many Colombian artists and bands. Walter has been featured in ZINCON Fitness-Concert™ and Zumbathon® events, along with several Zumba® DVD Volumes. For Walter, Zumba® is more than a brand – it’s a movement, music, colors, happiness, and community.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Salsa & Merengue Mashup

William Villasenor

Location: Mexico

About Me:

William is a Zumba® Jammer who began teaching Zumba® classes in 2010. He led the ZIN™ 70 live class, was a member of the ZIN™ Convention Fitness-Concert® team, and participated in the November Livestream for ZIN™ Now on Zumba.com. For six years, William has toured the globe sharing his love of the Zumba® program.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session

Mexican Flow Factory

Yeniffer Campos

Location: Portugal

About Me:

Dance has been part of Yeniffer's life since she was a child. During her journey, she completed a degree in Physical Education and started working as a professional dancer. After shooting a Zumba® training video in 2013, she went on to teach many classes in Portugal and around the world. Highlights of her career include being one of the "Fresco Team" and "Los Duros'' presenters in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Her mission is to pass her passion for dancing on to everyone!


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Yuhaine Lopez

Location: Mexico

About Me:

Yuhaine is a Choreo and Reggaeton Zumba® Jammer from Mexico and a ZIN™️ member since 2012. Her favorite rhythms are Reggaeton, Cha Cha Chá, and Quebradita. She presented as part of the "Contento Team" at the 2017 Fitness-Concert at ZINCON. She loves to combine energy and joy in every step to take her students to another level.


Sessions Taught by Me:

Masterclass

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session

Mexican Flow Factory

Zulema Garcia

Location: Texas, USA

About Me:

Zulema is a very passionate and persistent person, full of energy and always ready for new challenges. Zulema was born in Mexico and now proudly represents her home state of Texas. Helping others to learn and grow is one of her many satisfactions. Zulema has been a ZIN™ member since 2012 and a Reggaeton Zumba® Jammer since 2021.

Sessions Taught by Me:

Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Session - Reggaeton

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