by Jennifer Nielson | Aug 18, 2022 | Members
I grew up near Los Angeles in Long Beach, California, where about half of the people had swimming pools. We happened to be one of those people, and because my mom is afraid of getting in water, she put me and my sister in swimming lessons every day of every summer....
by Jennifer Nielson | Jul 13, 2022 | Members
Journal Entry by Kelly Strider — May 19, 2022 The Last Normal Hour On September 28, 2021, I returned to Zumba at PulsePDX for the first time since well before Covid. Like many people over the preceding year and a half, I was experiencing a loss of fitness; I often...
by pulsepdx | Apr 20, 2018 | Members
Why do I absolutely love Pulse PDX? My Mom enrolled me in Ballet Classes when I was 3 and then I switched to Modern Ballet when I was 6. With weekly dance practices, weekend dance exams, and performance shows, I was truly in my element. I was a shy kid and introverted...
by pulsepdx | Jan 11, 2018 | Members
Hi, my name is Pamela and I’ve been a part of the Pulse community for over six years. Can’t believe it’s been that long but I can’t imagine what I’d do without the energy, the fun and the friendships I’ve made along the way! I...
by pulsepdx | Jun 5, 2017 | Members
Five years ago, I walked into my first Zumba class. Frustrated with attempts at running (I hate running) and using gym Stairmasters and gym bikes (boring), I wanted to find a way to get my cardio exercise without hating what I was doing. I had enjoyed hip-hop classes...
by Jennifer Nielson | Feb 2, 2016 | Members
Hi, my name is Shrina and I’ve been part of the Pulse family for 2.5yrs. I immediately fell in love with Pulse from my 1st Zumba & POUND classes! From the magical ambience, stage, sound & awesome lights, to the community of like minded beautiful kindred...