Charrise Lum

Life is what you make it, so I live my life to the fullest every day!!  I am 59 years YOUNG, work full time and teach TEN Zumba Fitness classes a week.  I also take Kickboxing and Hip Hop classes when time permits.  I am a member of the Ol Skool Crew, the "over 40" dance team for the Los Angeles WNBA Sparks.  I am also a member of the Electric Crew, a local women's dance performance team.

My dance experience began young, taking dance lessons in ballet, jazz, tap, and hula from ages 6-16.  I renewed the love for dancing when I was 25.  Once I started a family, my life shifted to the a dance mom to two beautiful and talented daughters.  I supported their talent for EIGHTEEN YEARS and loved every minute of it.  Once they were in college and out of their own, I, once again, renewed my love for dancing.  I joined flash mob companies and began taking Zumba classes.  I was hooked and that's where the journey began.

Zumba is a cardio fitness class disguised as a secret hour at the finest nightclub with the best music filling the air.  No one is there to judge your dancing, what you are wearing, or how you move.  Zumba is meant to be enjoyed, to have fun, and not be stressed.  I tell my students - don't worry about the choreography.  If you can't follow me, just make up your own steps.  The main thing is to keep moving.  We are all there to get the heart rate up, to burn calories and sweat.  If you are doing all of those things, then you are doing it "right!"  If you "think" you are making a "mistake," it's not a mistake, it's called a SOLO!!

Now my adult daughters are in awe of my energy and zest for life and dancing!!  Let ME show YOU my best Zumba moves!!