Karen Dixon

I have been dancing since I was 3 years old and it has always been a way for me to let go and have fun doing something I truely enjoy. I was introduced to Zumba Fitness back in 2004 around when it all started. I have always participated in Zumba classes and became a licensed instructor over 6 years ago. I live in the DC metro area and have a great Zumba family in the area that I have been able to learn from and grow with. I teach classes because I love being around people, helping them achieve their fitness goals and I love seeing them enjoy doing something as much as I do. I have been told that my main characteristic as an instructor is my energy. Teaching class is my passion and makes me so happy, I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't have this in my life. I teach multiple forms of Zumba including Aqua Zumba for all the folks who love to stay in the pool at the resorts. I also teach Barre and working on my pilates training and certification.  

One of my Zumba Educational Specialist (ZES) introduced me to the idea of traveling and teaching fitness. It was not very hard for me to decide this could be a great way for me to go somewhere and bring my unique styles to a destination abroad. I love meetng new people and being involved in resort activities in general. One time I went on a vacation and I found myself on stage several times with the entertainment crew of the resort and I was just a guest so its an amazing oppurtunity to teach Zumba and dance fitness with fitnessprotravel. I have taught as a guest instructor with fitnessprotravel in the past and it has been an amazing experience and I look forward to many more.