I have taken Zumba with Elena since April of 2010. At the time, I was overweight and hated to exercise. I noticed an ad announcing a free Zumba class in the newspaper and decided to give it a try. I went to my first class with a fair amount of trepidation, but quickly realized what a good decision I had made. Elena was very warm and welcoming and made me feel very comfortable in class. I was worried about being too uncoordinated and out of shape to follow along. My worries were quickly put to rest when Elena started teaching the class. Elena encouraged me to follow along in anyway I could. Elena taught the class with such energy and enthusiasm that I began to have fun and even forgot I was exercising. Although I found Elena's classes to be challenging cardiovascular workouts, I began to look forward to each class eagerly. The drudgery of exercise was gone. Zumba with Elena was so much fun that I began to take several classes a week. Before taking Zumba with Elena, I never understood what people meant when they said if you find a workout you love, you will stick with it. After a short while, I had grown to really love the Zumba classes taught by Elena.
Elena always has a big smile on her face when she teaches and laughs often throughout the class. Elena's class is the best antidote for a bad mood I have ever found. Anytime I go to her class in a bad mood, I am sure to leave in a good one. Elena's ever present smile and cheerfulness combined with her amazing choreography and great music playlists contribute to an always fun experience in class. I have taken Elena's class for 9 months now, and it continues to challenge me each and every time. I have lost 40 pounds since I started taking Elena's Zumba's classes in spring of this year. I am thrilled with my weight loss, but even more so with the great friends and wonderful sense of community I have found in Elena's Zumba classes. I started with one class a week and now take 8, including sometimes 2 in one day. Elena is a truly gifted dancer. Her classes are a joyful experience. I can't believe I used to hate exercise, now I look forward to my Zumba classes with Elena as one of the best parts of my day! Jennifer
Elena always has a big smile on her face when she teaches and laughs often throughout the class. Elena's class is the best antidote for a bad mood I have ever found. Anytime I go to her class in a bad mood, I am sure to leave in a good one. Elena's ever present smile and cheerfulness combined with her amazing choreography and great music playlists contribute to an always fun experience in class. I have taken Elena's class for 9 months now, and it continues to challenge me each and every time. I have lost 40 pounds since I started taking Elena's Zumba's classes in spring of this year. I am thrilled with my weight loss, but even more so with the great friends and wonderful sense of community I have found in Elena's Zumba classes. I started with one class a week and now take 8, including sometimes 2 in one day. Elena is a truly gifted dancer. Her classes are a joyful experience. I can't believe I used to hate exercise, now I look forward to my Zumba classes with Elena as one of the best parts of my day! Jennifer
This class is a life-saver; it provides mental and physical energy, fun, community, and a reason to enjoy music, exercise, dance and spirit. Tara
Elena is a wonderful, energetic instructor who promotes happiness, enthusiasm and well-being in all her classes. She is easy to follow and her choice of music and choreography are always fun and high energy. I highly recommend Elena's Zumba classes! Diana
I took the Zumba class with Elena for about two years, she is a very energetic and wonderful instructor. I loved her class and miss it terribly, I retired from work and don't live close enough to attend any of her classes but I wished I could. Zumba is not only a good exercise but is so much fun learning different types of dances at your own pace. Maria
Elena has amazing non-stop energy that inspires one to match her moves and get the work out we need! He classes are always fun, friendly, and absolutely not intimidating to new people. I've always felt comfortable in her classes. I've been doing Zumba with her for almost a year now, and I've noticed I've gotten a little more rhythm and dance moves. I often recommend Zumba with Elena to friends and I would to anyone, it is simply fun! Karin
I love Elena's Zumba classes! She is a great dancer, choreographer, and a motivator to exercise. And it's fun! I really appreciate that she makes the class work for everyone...including those who are no longer 20-something, like me. There are even guys (!!) who are regulars in my classes...all signs of an exceptional instructor. Denise
I always look forward to Elena's classes every week. She is incredibly talented and her motivation also makes me feel very motivated to learn the dance moves and do very well. She really was my inspiration to take Zumba classes and I'm so happy to have found a way to exercise that I actually enjoy and look forward to every week, as well as meeting wonderful new friends in her classes. Thank you Elena! Jackie
Elena ROCKS !!! i am clearly addicted to her Zumba class and look forward to every classes !!!! I have pushed my friends to attend at least once one of her classes and they all loved it !! she has so much positive energy and she always smile !!! i would take Zumba classes everyday if i could !! Elena you are Awesome !! Thank you for all the great work out !!!!! Camille G