I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA to an Italian mother and a Cuban father. Rhythm is in my blood! My mother started my formal dance training at age 8 (ballet, pointe, jazz, acrobatics) and I continued dancing until our children were born-which then became my full time job! I've always been athletic- I was a gymnast in high school. After careers in hospitality and art gallery sales, I decided to explore Zumba because dance has always been my passion! I can't imagine life without it now. Teaching Zumba and Aqua Zumba has been a LIFE CHANGER! The pure joy it brings to my students is so fulfilling! I just celebrated my 10 year anniversary of teaching this past spring! For the past 34 years I have been blessed to live in red rock country in northern Arizona!