Inspired by Latin dance and founded by Miami-based dancer and choreographer Alberto 'Beto' Perez, Zumba is one of the fastest growing dance based fitness crazes in the country. Zumba has infectious music, easy to followdance moves combined with caordio and body sculpting for the best possible fitness results. It's the type of exercise you'll want to do everyday and feel good about doing it!

Sheri Henderson

In early 2009, Sheri attended Zumba classes here at Healthkick Inspired Fitness. After discovering that Zumba was her passion, she has gone on to receive several Zumba certifications. Sheri currently has her B1, B2 and Zumba Toning Certifications.

She is currently teaching high energy, fun-filled, classes! Her classes include Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaetone, Samba, Bellydance, Tango, Flamenco and Hip Hop rhythms!

Sheri says “Zumba is the most exciting, infectious, stress-free thing you can do. There is nothing like dancing your cares away, knowing you are burning calories and seeing results in your body. Zumba makes you feel happy and confident! I absolutely love to teach and I believe that it shows. My Zumba addiction has spread to my students and they absolutely love Zumba and cannot get enough! COME JOIN THE ZUMBA PARTY WITH ME! YOU WILL LOVE IT! I PROMISE!” “ I cannot imagine my life without Zumba!!”

She wants you to know that anyone can take Zumba! No experience is necessary! No one is there to judge you! Everyone is there for a common goal, to get fit and have fun!!!

Sheri currently teaches our Monday evening and Saturday morning classes.

Sheri lives in Stafford with her husband and two daughters.

Luz Marcela Lopez

Zumba instructor Luz Marcela Lopez is originally from Colombia. Luz began teaching herself how to dance early in life and continued her love of dance when she came to the United States via Miami in 1993. She has won several trophies for her salsa dance in area competitions. She is also a former professional model.

Luz is certified in Zumba and Zumba Gold and has been teaching for about a year. She brings an infectious energy to every class. Luz is married with three children and a new puppy - "Rocket".

Carole Knoblauch

With only a brief background in musical theater but a passion for fitness, Carole walked into her first Zumba class in 2008 and was immediately hooked! “Zumba combines both dance and fitness which makes for a perfectly fun workout! It has become a wonderful addition to my fitness regime and is a fabulous escape for one hour from the everyday stresses of life!” Carole became certified to teach Zumba in November 2009 and is thoroughly enjoying sharing her passion for Zumba as an instructor!

Carole brings energetic fun to each Zumba class with a variety of rhythms which include Salsa, Merengue, Belly Dance, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Calypso and a few others thrown in for variety!

Originally from Simsbury, Carole now resides in Vernon with her boyfriend and her Boston Terrier named Matilda. She is a Registered Dental Hygienist and is certified in CPR/AED. Flossing prior to Zumba NOT required! Just come and have a blast, burn some calories, escape for an hour and let’s Zumba party!

Ashlee Shaw

Zumba instructor Ashlee Shaw has been a Zumba fanatic for several years and received her certification in November 2009. She has been dancing all her life, and has 4 years of teaching experience (Latin, Hip-hop, and modern Indian fusion) under her belt

Thanks to Zumba, Ashlee has embarked on a what she calls her "personal fitness journey"-- as of April 2010, Ashlee has lost almost 30 lbs, just from dancing! Her high-energy classes include many latin rhythms, including Merengue, Cumbia, Salsa, and Reggaeton, as well as some ballroom technique (Cha-cha and International Samba)! Ashlee also brings her background in Hip-Hop and Indian dance into her routines as well.