"Come June 30 2011, I will have one year of ZUMBA completed. I started at 198 pounds and in a size 18. Today, almost a year later, I am 39 pounds lighter and wear a size 12. I have only changed one thing which is I added ZUMBA to my life. I feel better and am extremely happy when I do ZUMBA. I LOVE ZUMBA and will continue it. It has become a family activity. EVERYTHING ZUMBA………you feel better more energized and just plain happy. Go out and try ZUMBA it will feel great." ~2011
"My goal for the first class was just to make it start to finish without stopping more than the next person. Now I'm working on trying to be better each week. To catch on quicker. Leaving class I feel like I can do something that I couldn't do before and that I'm actively doing something to better my health and I love it! Melanie has soo much energy and it inspires the rest of us to keep up with her! Plus with being able to purchase multiple classes at once makes it very affordable" ~2011
"I just love the music and the way it motivates me to move... in ways I didn't know I could!!! lol It makes me feel instantly better! I also like the instructor very, very much!!! Just wish I could move like her!!!" ~2011
"I have fallen for Zumba!! I love it – I have turned into a happier, healthier, better me!! I love my mood and attitude and so does my family!! I dance through my day now instead of dragggging through it and in the 2 months and 2 weeks I’ve been going I have lost 21 pounds already! I am fitting into all of my old-beautiful clothes that I kept hanging onto “just in case” and now Im so happy I did!! Thank you Marcia B. for being such a great example of what I could do and thank you Melanie for being an inspiration and pushing me to become a happy me! I saw this quote a friend had posted on her fb page and had to repost – it is awesome.... ("Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." - Oprah Winfrey). It really fits my whole attitude since starting ZUMBA!! It's only going to get better - Thank you, Christi Powell" ~2011
"I LOVE ZUMBA because it gives me more energy, puts pep in my step and always leaves me wanting to do more! It’s working out without realizing you're working out. The best part of Zumba is anyone can join in and get something out of it, however the more you go the more you learn, the better you get and the more you get out of it! - M.Z.J." ~2011
"I swear...there are very few things that make me happier than your class! Thank you!" ~2010
"In my quest to be my healthiest self, I've tried lots of different types of exercise classes over the years (I'm middle aged). I never found one that I couldn't find a million excuses not to attend weekly. ZUMBA with Melanie changed that! I LOVE these classes & amazingly enough (for me) LOOK FORWARD to my ZUMBA days! Low lighting, great music and Mel's passion & enthusiasm make for more of a 'party' atmosphere...you feel like you're out dancing rather than at an 'exercise' class. But wow, will you burn the calories! Even better, I found myself getting stronger in my legs and core after years of struggling with swelling weakness due to thyroid disease. This has been a true blessing to me! I can honestly say that ZUMBA with Melanie has been one of the greatest gifts I have given to myself. I have NEVER left a class without the 'exercise high' and feeling better inside and out than when I walked in. Never has sweating this much felt this good!" ~2010
"ZUMBA-rific! That is how I describe my class with Melanie. Her enthusiasm, smile, and expertise all add up to make our class so much fun. Melanie encourages the ZUMBA-ites to do the routines at our own level but with the way she "shakes" we all try to keep up...however, I'm still in training! Having taken classes in California and Colorado, I must say that Melanie is my favorite instructor! Another "special" side of Melanie is her fundraising endeavors through ZUMBA on behalf of our community...way to go! Since I'm a double knee replacement and "part of the living longer generation" (62 years young), her class keeps me moving and she works with me for alternative moves so I can keep up with the class. Thank you, Melanie, you are truly a gem! Nancy" ~2010
"mel, that is awesome!!! So i figure the total thus far is approximately 7 inches total!?!?!?!? That is soooooooooooooooo awesome!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! YOU ROCK!!! Keep bringing the burn!!! I am soooo glad you are apart of this journey in my life. -jazzy" ~2010
"Hi Mel, Guess what! I lost 1" in my bust, 3 1/2 in my waist, 2 in my hips and 1 in each leg!! I am so excited. Thanks to you and your wonderful class I am getting closer to my goal. I appreciate you so much and your wonderful class so much because this has been a struggle for me in the past to whittle away the extra weight. Yeah ZUMBA, Juicylicious" ~2010
"My husband was recalled to active duty for the Navy and sent to Kuwait in January. I was not able to sleep but I also did not want to do anything. My supervisor at work asked me to join her for ZUMBA in Clare. I thought I should try it, what could it hurt? The first night, I felt comfortable and welcome. With all the stress in my life right now, for that 1 hour I did not think about anything but trying to be somewhat coordinated. I didn't get the steps right away but it was fun and made me feel great. I look forward to class every week and learning new steps. I sleep through the night now and am more active. You made a difference in my life and give me something to look forward to every Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you!!" ~2010