Dena Meriweather

Dena has been a lifelong resident of Arkansas but has always loved to travel. Passionate about staying active, she enjoys all forms of exercise and outdoor activities, including golf and swimming. For the past 25 years, she has worked as a teacher and Library Media Specialist at Bigelow High School and spent 12 of those years as a cheer coach. Married for 34 years, she is a proud mother of two and grandmother of one.

Her interest in group fitness began when she discovered exercise classes at her gym and instantly fell in love. After three years of participating in Zumba and other classes, she decided to pursue teaching. When the gym’s Zumba instructor left, she seized the opportunity, earned her certification, and has never looked back. Teaching fitness to people of all ages quickly became a perfect fit. Since then, she has earned several additional certifications and looks forward to the new opportunities the future holds.