WHAT I LOVE ABOUT PULSEPDX
everything
I love the overall vibe of PulsePDX. The set up, and the energy the students bring make teaching at PulsePDX such a joy. I love how everyone goes out of their way to welcome new students. I particularly like that there are no “Front Row Divas”…or at least none that I have seen.
MY STORY
how I got started
I started dancing and doing musical theater in high school. In college, I was accepted into a dance company and performed in various styles, including jazz, modern, ballet, tap, funk, and hip-hop. I also did musical theater during the dance company’s off-season. I started taking Step Aerobics classes in the 1990s (I’m old), and my instructor urged me to start teaching. So I got certified and began teaching Step. In 2007, having never even heard of the format, I attended a Zumba Instructor Certification training. Thus began my dance fitness career.
SUPPORTIVE, KIND & WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
why join me?
I try to offer a fun and flirty class that includes lots of dance styles/formats (Latin, Pop, Ballroom, Hip Hop, etc.) mixed with fitness. I believe in keeping the steps simple and sassy. I like to tell my class to “dance it however you feel it”, and it’s okay to make mistakes during class. While wearing a big ole smile, I’ll sometimes point out when I make a mistake during a routine.
