Amelia Charles

Eversince I was a little girl, I've always wanted to dance.  I grew up in the Philippines, and being a "dancer" wasn't really a career that was encouraged.  I came here in the US when I was 18.  I went to an all-girl exclusive college and obtained a bachelor's degree in Nutrition.  I am physically active, doing different formats of exercise.  One of the instructors at the gym has encouraged me to be a fitness instructor.  So, I did more research, and found Zumba to be the most appealing (in terms of teaching).  Now, I teach about 10 classes (give or take), Zumba Basic and Aqua Zumba combined, in 4 different YMCA locations and Community Education Center.  I love it!