Colleen Parker

Hello! I'm Colleen Parker, and I live in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate NY. I've been a ZIN™ Member since Aug 2017 and I absolutely love dancing and teaching Zumba classes. The reason is simple: Every class feels like a party and I love meeting new people.  I am currently licensed to teach Zumba 1 and 2, Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Kids and Zumba Step.  I have also taken Zumba Pro Skills training to further my abilities and offer my students the best class possible.  Additionally, I am a certified Yoga instructor.  Zumba and Yoga complement each other perfectly and create a beautiful balance of high energy cardio with mindful stretching and toning.  I am also certified to teach Indoor Cycling (Spin), Pilates, and various forms of Group Fitness.  I believe that variety is the key to sticking with a consistent fitness routine and staying fit through "muscle confusion."   

My other passion is travel, so any opportunity to combine fitness and travel is a dream come true for me!  I have sailed on 3 Zumba cruises and attended the annual Zumba Conventions.   These experiences have given me the opportunity to learn from and dance with top Zumba Education Specialists and International Zumba Instructors from all over the world, including taking several Master Classes with King Beto, the creator of Zumba! I was honored to practice Yoga with Julianna of "Boho Beautiful Life" - an online platform that provides me with inspiration and education for my Yoga and Pilates classes.   My additional fitness accomplishments, include having completed 4 full marathons and dozens of half marathons and long-distance races.  I spend time hiking, kayaking, biking and swimming in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains.  However, the sea calls to my soul and I am always seeking any opportunity to teach fitness classes near the ocean.  The ocean is where my sprit soars; the sea energizes me and where I am happiest and at my best!