Erick Ruiz

I grew up in Washington DC. I was the Chubby boy in the back, now to the front I go =). When I started Zumba I was 18 and I was 250 lbs. Now I'm approaching my 21st birthday, and weighing in at 180 lbs and feel great about myself. Zumba really changed my life and I can honestly say that it made me a better person. Not only do I get to do something I love, which is dancing and moving around, but I can also help other people change and get healthy. I love working with kids and Zumbatomic is a big part of that. Now with AquaZumba I find myself loving water and getting in to the Aqua Program. Zumba has great music and sometimes I find myself getting so lost in it that I have to pull myself back. Since getting certified and teaching, my mother loves to come to my class and our relationship has gone over the roof.