Dawn Lloyd

As the mother of three young children, I became interested in helping others on their fitness journey several years ago after joining a gym to lose the baby weight. I always felt uncomfortable around all the "thin" people and particularly out of place during fitness classes. I made a promise to myself that I would find a way to help others so that they never felt embarrassed or ashamed.

In 2006, I became certified as a Turbokick® instructor and soon began teaching in local gyms across the Triad. A year later, I became IFTA certified as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor and added sculpting/toning and boot camp/circuit style classes to my schedule.

Zumba® was beginning to gain in popularity and after taking classes from a few fabulous local instructors, I decided to take the plunge and attend a Zumba® workshop with my co-worker/friend in October 2009. In an effort to reach out to those individuals that might prefer to avoid the gym, I negotatiated with local recreation centers in Greensboro and High Point to offer my classes at an affordable cost with no commitment, contract, or uneasiness of a traditional gym atmosphere.

The rest is history as Zumba® is completely addicting! For a person that never willingly danced until I was in my late 30's, I can't believe Zumba® is such a big part of my life. I wish I had discovered it 20 years earlier!