Tracy Schultz

My name is Tracy Schultz. Your local high-energy fireball who is absolutely in love with Zumba Fitness!

I discovered Zumba Fitness when I was 19 years old in 2011. Back then, I was an artist- graphic designer, writer, photographer, website designer, fashion designer, videographer, Photoshop-enthusiast... you name it. But I was suffering from deep depression. I am a bulemia survivor, an attempted-suicide survivor, a former smoker, and when I discovered Zumba Fitness, it turned my life around. It saved me. It is the reason I'm still breathing today.

When Zumba Fitness came into my life, I knew it had more in store for me than just health. I had quit smoking, I had meat on my bones again, and I was happy. It was a powerful experience, and I wanted to share it with the world! So in October of 2012 I mustered up the courage to attend a Zumba Basic 1 licensing course, and I had taught my first independant class in February of 2013!

Since then, I have taught at nearly 10 different locations, met wonderful people, and spread the Zumba love to every person I cross paths with. I love this lifestyle. I love sharing this love with everybody. I've learned that when you enter the health field, it's not for you. It's for those who need it. I've given up my previous dream of being a multi-talented artist to pay it forward- I LOVE making a difference in people's lives! And every day I'm growing- I have gained experience instructing various group exercise classes, I have been studying to become a personal trainer, and I have recently decided to return to college to pursue the education and career in physical therapy assistance. I've earned the reputation of a rabbit trapped in a human's body- a fireball with a passion for having fun and helping others. I can only hope for one thing now; to do this for the rest of my life.

I'm here to change the world- one smile, one calorie at a time.