Emily took her first Zumba class in 2009. She immediately recognized that Zumba helped her to let go of all the stress created by a hectic workday. And the music and dancing made her smile – something she didn’t often do while working out! After a couple of years as a student, Emily got certified to teach. In her years of teaching, Emily has adapted her class for her students, as well as her own life-changing events (including two pregnancies). What Emily loves most about teaching Zumba is its immediate and positive effect on her students’ moods and health.