Samantha Cervenka

My name is Samantha, and if I could describe myself in one word, it would be enthusiastic!  I'm a hard worker, who's always been passionate about what I do.  Currently, I have the best job in the entire world as a 2nd grade teacher at Ponemah Elementary School!  I graduated college in May, 2012 and am a first year teacher!  Zumba has been my 2nd love and passion for 2 years now.  I was hooked at my first class, and have been going 3 to 6 times a week for the past 2 years.  With the help of the Zumba Fitness program, I was able to lose over 40 pounds, and am in the best shape of my life!  I became a Zumba instructor in order to share my passion, enthusiasm, and experience with others trying to attain a healthy lifestyle.  

The group fitness studio where I instruct is a brand new business, in a small town in Northen Minnesota.  We are less than a year old, and we have over 400 members!  I teach regular Zumba on Thursday nights, and I teach an invented Zumba format exclusive to our fitness club on Sundays.  It is called "Faith & Fitness Zumba." This class format is my "baby," in the sense that, i'm the only one who teaches it.  My class consists of contemporary Christian music, and "clean" Latin music songs, as well as my own choreography to make a fun, uplifting, postive, and cardio-crazy workout!