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Yesterday I went to the Gina & Tanya Rock the Stage Tour and I had the opportunity to meet my Zumba idols, Gina (photoed right) and Tanya (photoed left).


There were a TON of folks there for the 1.5 hour master class. Even Gina's daughters did a rockin' dance performance for us!

Thanks for coming to Kansas City Gina and Tanya!!!

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Eek! My two Zumba girl crushes will be here in Kansas City!

Gina & Tanya Rock the Stage Tour

Johnson County Community College FIELDHOUSE
Overland Park, KS

2012 Gina & Tanya Rock the Stage Tour
Zumba Fitness Mega Masterclass

Doors: 5:30pm
Class: 6:30pm to 8pm
Photos with Gina & Tanya: 8pm to 9pm

Tickets: $40

I'm going. Hope to see you there!

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A new routine! Mr. Saxobeat.

I'll see you in class!

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TOP WORKOUT SONGS FOR APRIL




Katy Perry - Part Of Me - 128 BPM
Nicki Minaj - Starships - 123 BPM
J. Cole - Work Out - 93 BPM
Madonna - Girl Gone Wild - 133 BPM
Skrillex & Sirah - Bangarang - 109 BPM
Carrie Underwood - Good Girl - 130 BPM
Chris Brown - Turn Up The Music - 131 BPM
Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe - 120 BPM
One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful - 124 BPM
Far East Movement & Justin Bieber - Live My Life - 129 BPM

To find more workout songs--and hear next month's contenders—folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine. 

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Hope you are all enjoying this WONDERFUL weather!

Seems like we have the floor condensation under control. But please be careful in class if the floor gets slippery from all of our sweaty bodies dancing our butts off!

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I'm happy to announce that my cupcake bath fizzies are now available at Jason Dorssom's tanning salon, Tan 360 next door to theGYMkc: Westside, formally Scott Fitness.

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MUSIC

The usual mix: Latin, hip-hop, pop. You may even get some Broadway!

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theGYMkc - formally known as Scott Fitness

Scott Fitness has changed their name to theGYMkc!

Still 3 awesome locations. Still an awesome gym.

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TOP 10 WORKOUT SONGS FOR MARCH

Lady GaGa - Marry The Night (Afrojack Remix) - 132 BPM

Allstar Weekend - Dance Forever - 125 BPM

Rihanna - You Da One (Almighty Radio Remix) - 129 BPM

Breathe Carolina - Blackout (Wideboys Remix) - 128 BPM

Flo Rida & Sia - Wild Ones - 129 BPM

Fun. & Janelle Monae - We Are Young - 92 BPM

Snow Patrol - Called Out In The Dark - 121 BPM

Steve Aoki & Rivers Cuomo - Earthquakey People - 128 BPM

Madonna, Nicki Minaj & M.I.A. - Give Me All Your Luvin' - 147 BPM

The Wanted - Glad You Came - 127 BPM

To find more workout songs--and hear next month's contenders—folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

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I can't believe that I've been an active Zumba instructor for 5 years and 2 months! I got certified December 10, 2006 and immediately started instructing January 2008.

WOW! Time sure flies by when you're having fun!

I'd like to thank every person that EVER came to one of my Zumba classes :)

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MUSIC THIS WEEK
Another mix of hip-hop, Latin, pop, and more... all week!

Top 10 workout songs, winter 2012
Do you need a music boost for your workout? Here is a music list from Chris Lawhorn of Run Hundred.

• Tim Berg - Seek Bromance (Avicii Vocal Edit) - 127 BPM

• Katy Perry - The One That Got Away - 135 BPM

• Alexandra Stan - Mr. Saxobeat (Maan Studio Remix) - 126 BPM

• Flo Rida - Good Feeling - 129 BPM

• Wolfgang Gartner & Will.I.Am - Forever - 128 BPM

• Hot Chelle Rae - Tonight Tonight (Goldstein Remix) - 118 BPM

• Taio Cruz & Flo Rida - Hangover - 129 BPM

• Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull & The WAV.s - I Like How It Feels - 129 BPM

• Kaskade & Skrillex - Lick It - 128 BPM

• Kelly Clarkson - What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) - 117 BPM

To find more songs--and hear next month's contenders—folks can check out Run Hundred's database of workout songs. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

Eat your fiber!
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MUSIC THIS WEEK
Hip-hop, Latin, pop, belly dancing, and more... all week!

Crazy Sexy Diet update
Well... it's been 1 week since I've been off of the 21-day Crazy Sexy Diet and I've maintained my 3 pound weight loss! And even lost a few ounces.

Cardio Tips
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MY ZUMBA BLOG HAS A NEW LOOK!

How do you like it?

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MUSIC THIS WEEK

Hip-hop, Latin, pop, belly dancing, and more... all week!

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MY 21-day CLEANSE UPDATE

The 21-day Crazy Sexy Diet cleanse is over! I did it! I lost 3 pounds, my jeans are loose, my tees don't cling to my belly, and I fell lighter. I'm allowed to have whatever I want now and I haven't had any coffee yet!

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2012 RESOLUTIONS

Can you believe we're already into February? Where are you at with your New Year's resolutions? Check out this info graphic to get you motivated for the rest of 2012.

courtesy of Nexercise.com

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Today is day 15 of the 21-day Crazy Sexy Diet and I've lost 2 pounds.

Other than my small weight loss and some inches lost, not much has changed from last week's report. But, I can't believe how easy it's been to stay away from coffee and sweet treats.

Seven more days to go and let's see if I can keep it up after that!

KALE CHIPS
Over the weekend I made some kale chips.

I followed this basic recipe as a guide. There are so many variations out there. This is my take on it.

Ingredients
1/2 a bag of Trader Joe's cleaned and ready to cook kale
1 tablespoon of Trader Joe's garlic olive oil
1 teaspoon of seasoning mix = smoked paprika, Greek vegetable seasoning and Kosher salt

Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.

Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning mix. I like to do a portion at a time and mix in a bowl with my hands.

Place the kale mix in one even layer onto the cookie sheet. If there is too much kale the bottom layer will not get crisp.

Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes.

ENJOY!

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MUSIC THIS WEEK
Hip-hop, Latin, pop, belly dancing, and more... all week!

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MUSIC THIS WEEK
Monday 5:30p hip-hop / pop
Monday 6:45p Latin / belly dance

Wednesday 5:30p Latin / belly dance
Wednesday 6:45p hip-hop / pop

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Today is day eight of my 21-day Crazy Sexy Diet cleanse!


I've been coffee free, alcohol free, sugar free, meat free, dairy free and gluten-free for 21-days. I'm already a vegetarian, so the meat-free part is easy. The coffee free and sugar free is my challenge. But it hasn't been as hard as I thought. And I've forgotten all about cheese! It's disappointing that I haven't lost one pound. But oh well... 13 more days to go!

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Today is day one of my 21-day Crazy Sexy Diet cleanse!


Coffee free, alcohol free, sugar free, meat free, dairy free and gluten-free for 21-days. Wish me luck!

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MUSIC THIS WEEK
Monday 5:30p Latin / belly dance
Monday 6:45p hip-hop / pop

Wednesday 5:30p hip-hop / pop
Wednesday 6:45p Latin / belly dance

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The first week of 2012 is already gone and I'm wondering how all those new year's resolutions are coming along? Well, here is a free mobile app that gives you your very own personal trainer anytime, anywhere to help you out.

Nike Training Club


Select your goal and fitness level, then choose from over 85 workouts that will help you get lean, toned or strong.


There are image or video instructions for each exercise. And it tells you how long you should do each exercise. You can add your music to your workout.


You can even get reward status as you move up and complete workouts.

Try it out... it's free!

yay Beto!

Beto Perez, creator of Zumba, was doing Zumba on Live with Kelly this morning, with Kelly Ripa and witn Rob Lowe.


Well, I have a photo with Beto and his shirt off!

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HAPPY 2012!

Today is the first Zumba class of 2012! I'm so pumped to see all of the old and new faces in Zumba class.


I hope you all had a wonderful, eventful and delicious holiday. Now it's time to kick off the new year RIGHT!

NOTE: It may be extra busy in class for a few weeks with everyone kicking in their new year resolutions to workout. Please be mindful of the newbies and stagger yourself (instead of straight rows) so that everyone has room. And I'm counting on you regulars to show the newbies what we got!

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I received gifts from two of my Zumba students today!

I received 4 wine glasses hand-dipped in chalkboard paint to personalize and 4 glittery cupcake ornaments.

Thanks guys... you're so sweet!

Merry Christmas to everyone :)

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CLASS SCHEDULE
• Monday 12/26 (there will be a sub)
• Wednesday 12/28