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

Last year Sheri attended Zumba classes here at Healthkick Inspired Fitness. After a few months she decided that this was her new passion and had to pursue it further.

Sheri received her certification in Zumba and shortly thereafter began teaching. She is currently teaching high energy, fun-filled, classes! Her classes include Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaetown 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 now too and cannot get enough! COME JOIN THE ZUMBA PARTY WITH ME! YOU WILL LOVE IT! I PROMISE!”
Sheri currently teaches our Monday evening and Saturday morning classes. No experience necessary! Beginners to pros, come on down!

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".

Jane Theberge

Jane began practicing Zumba in April 2008 and fell in love with the program. Last year she received her Certificate of Completion for Zumba Basics 1. She immediately started instructing Zumba at her full time place of employment, the Friendly Ice Cream Corporation, for their fitness center during her lunch hour one day per week. In addition to her full time Marketing position at Friendly's, Jane enjoys instructing Zumba six times a week to stay in shape and “join the party” of fun fitness. In January, 2009 she began instructing evening classes in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She recently began instructing here at Healthkick Inspired Fitness one night per week.

Jane received her Certificate of Completion for Zumba Gold (Zumba for the active aging adult) this past March. In April of this year she plans to complete the Workshop for Zumba Basics 2. Jane says "Zumba has definitely changed my life".