Kristy Meza

Kristy Bruggemann-Meza has been motivating the fitness community for over 10 years. With an extensive background in dance, she continues her love for movement through teaching fitness throughout the Chicagoland area. Kristy received her BFA in Dance Performance at Northern Illinois University in 2011. After graduating, she fell in love with the idea of incorporating dance-something so free and expressive- with fitness to help motivate and inspire people to live healthier lifestyles. Zumba was the perfect format for her to do this. Kristy not only focuses on the importance of correct alignment and moving safe, but with her performance background, she has a way of inspiring every single participant to feel like they are on stage performing! 

Kristy is also a Strong by Zumba instructor since 2016. Not only does Kristy teach Strong by Zumba classes on a regular basis, she's spends a lot of time as a STRONG Tech training Strong by Zumba instructors technique and ways to improve as an instructor. As a STRONG Tech, she also spends time assisting Strong by Zumba trainings and presenting at fitness conventions.

Kristy still spends time in the dance world as a dance coordinator for the Naperville Park District. She runs a dance program with over 700 dancers and 5 different locations. She currently teaches ballet for the program oversees a performance company for 9-18 year olds.