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ZumbaMania... EFFECTIVE,
REWARDING, BUT MOST IMPORTANT...FUN!!!
5/4/10Gracias Sonia por siempre traernos lo mejor de Zumbamania! El show que nos trajistes estuvo SUPER!!! WE LOVE YOU AND LOVE YOUR GROUP ZUMBAMANIA! DIOS TE BENDIGA!
Gracias Sonia! Eres muy especial para todo nuestro pueblo! Abrazos y Bendiciones! Nilda Alejandro (President of Puerto Rico Chambers of Commerce in Jacksonville, Fl.)
1/16/10 Just want to give out a Big Thanks to you Sonia for giving me the inspiration to be a better , healthier , person for 2010 . I have never seen a more positive , friendly , energetic , motivator , dancer , trainer as yourself. You are like a dancing beam of light . I can tell you are Very passionate about what you do and it rubbed off on everyone that was in the class. Keep on Shining because it has touched me and I want others to see and feel what dance can do for them . God Bless You !
Gene Ellis Top 10 Reasons We Love Zumbamania Count Down: 10. Come One, Come All: One of the first things my friends (neighbors) and I noticed on our initial (FREE) visit to try Zumbamania was that it appealed to all shapes, weights, ages of women (and the occasional brave man). It is really nice to have such a wonderful combination of people in class. At any given class you will see 40 something Mom’s catching up with the High school girls or Senior ladies. We all do our best to keep up with Sonia and “Shake It” but, sadly, she is the only one with a double jointed posterior end. ;o) 09. Camaraderie: When anyone has a success, big or small, everyone cheers each other on and Sonia is the Head Cheerleader! And, let me tell you, we have all been experiencing success because of Zumba. I loss more than 10 lbs., my friend was able to get in her skinny jeans for the first time in 2 years, another friend has lost inches and Sonia commented on how her face was thinning out and another Zumba member said she lost 12 pounds. We cheered for all! There is no cattiness at Zumbamania. 08. Like Your BFF: Sonia has a way of making you feel as if you are one of her close friends and you are all getting together to work out. She makes a genuine effort to learn everyone’s names and greet everyone (and your kids too if they happen to show up). If you ever need a hug, just show up at Zumbamania. You will feel special and welcome. Recently, when I was away for business, Sonia noticed I was not in class and sent me an email to find out where I had been and if everything was okay. Let’s just call that “Above and Beyond”! 07. Please Don’t Stop the Music: Sonia always adds new songs and dances every week so that her work outs never get stale or boring. We had a visitor from Utah in our class and she said Sonia was sooo much better than the Zumba instructor in her town because that girl only learned a few of the routines and does them over and over every day (snooze!). Sonia also knows that we have favorite songs and always asks for (and takes) requests. 06. You Are Cheating!: Sonia never hesitates to call you out if you are not working as hard as you could and should. Realizing we are all there to better ourselves, she pushes up to make that happen. She can be heard saying, “You gotta sweat, Pump it, I still hear music, work your waistline or no spaghetti arms in Zumba…resistance!” I truly love her for this as I can now button the top button on my old jeans! 05. Bambino Steps: It doesn’t matter if it is your first or 50th time taking a class at Zumbamania. Sonia will always recognize the new comers and take a second to show them how to do the basic steps or the high and lower level versions of a dance but then she moves on so that the “Veterans” get a great work out too. I have heard other members say they did not get this great diversity at other establishments and from other instructors. 04. No Clock Watching Here: Sonia will never make you feel as if she has somewhere else she would rather be. She will always make extra time to play requests (and there are a lot) or stop to enquire if there is anything you would like to see or hear for the next class. She never skimps on the warm up or the cool down to make sure everyone is safe and where they should be. 03. Cumbia Comes From Where? Columbia, of course! How would I know that? Sonia, of course! Sonia always takes a few minutes to educate us on the name and style of the dances we are going to be doing. She will tell us what some of the Latin words are in the song and the history behind the dance steps. Sonia esta pagao! 02. Fun, Fun, Fun: Zumba is like no other work out because it is so much fun. I am always amazed at how fast the hour will fly by. I never have to “force” myself to go to Zumbamania and I think I may need an intervention of some sort because it is quite apparent that I am addicted. I truly miss it on my off nights and would go to all the classes offered if I didn’t think it would lead to divorce court. When I went on the above referenced business trip, I scoured the internet for a local Zumba chapter but there was nothing close enough to our site. So, I had to suffer through the Hotel Gym. Gah! B-o-r-i-n-g! Even with my iPod cranked up the time crept by at an alarmingly slow pace. Couldn’t wait to get home. I wanted to go from the airport to Zumba. 01. Sonia I Hazelgren De Perez: The heart and sole of Zumbamania! Thank you for helping me to achieve the flattest stomach I have had in the 11 (count’em) years since my youngest child was born. I am well on my way to going from fat and flab to fit and fab. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Kiss, kiss, hug, hug ~ Christine Benzenberg, Saint Johns, Florida
Dear Chris, I loved the "Count Down"...how sweet and original! Thank you for your sweet words. I am so happy to know that my love, concern and strong will for all of you to win and succeed in your Physical or Personal goals are being met. Thank you for being part of the Zumba Family! xoxo, Sonia My name is Veronica and I go to Zumba usually on Thursdays and Mondays! I'm only 12 years old and Zumba is not only a workout but I think it is a great time and it is so fun with my friends who also joined Zumba! Zumba, Zumba, Zumba!! This is one activity that I can not miss! Zumba is so fun with all the trainers like Sonia, Tricia, and Ben! Each and every one of the trainers have their very own teqniques and different workout methods! All of them are very fun with their own rhythms! One of my favorite part of Zumba is all the people you get to meet and all the fun you have with everyone who takes part in the workout! The songs and dance moves are very cool and I love learning about the different dance moves from different countries that Sonia teaches us! Over all the things about Zumba the best thing is having mother daughter time with my mom every class! She loves to talk to me and bug me during class but I really love her for it! Some parts of the class show part of my culture because my family is from Venezuela! My friends and I have a very exciting time during the class and even after the class we join up at one of our houses and practice all the steps we learned in Zumba! We even download the songs from the internet so we can listen to our favorite songs and even practice right at home! Zumba is a very great experience for all ages! You learn all about other cultures and get to enjoy it and workout at the same time! I think a lot more people should have the experience and you don't even have to pay for the first class it is free so you can decide if you like the class or not! I think it is great and remember not to be afraid to try something because you never know when you might like it! Zumba Lover, Veronica Gracias Veronica...It is a pleasure and delight to have you ...your friends and specially your mommy in our classes!) God bless you ANGEL! xoxo from Sonia and the ZumbaMania team! I learned about Zumba through my sister-in-law
when I went to visit her recently. I was amazed at how good she looked. I just had to know what she was doing. She said Zumba.
She explained to me that Zumba was an exercise program based on Latin dances. I am Hispanic and love to dance, therefore,
I was intrigued. The more she told me about her class and particularly her instructor, the more I wanted to try it out. I
was skeptical, however, because I was not sure if I was going to find a class nearby with an instructor that I would enjoy.
I had a feeling that the instructor would make a big difference on whether or not I would stick to the program. For years,
I have been looking for an exercise program that would not bore me out of my mind after just a few weeks. And believe me,
I have tried just about everything. I also wanted to do some exercise that would be fun, that would help me lose weight without
having to go on any extreme diets, and that would keep me motivated to keep doing it. I decided to give it a try. I have been
doing Zumba now for 5 weeks, and I don’t miss a beat! It’s like going to a dance party every week! I try to go
3 to 4 times a week, and if for whatever reason I can’t go, I find myself pouting about it all day long. I have never
felt that way before about an exercise program. I have to say though, I was right. The instructor does make a big difference.
I can’t say enough about Sonia. She has been wonderful! Not only is she sweet, energetic, a beautiful person, and cute
as button, but she can dance! And that’s what makes it so much fun! She is awesome! She will shows us moves and dance
steps in such a way that makes us want to dance and look like her! I have taken the class with another instructor and it’s
just not the same without Sonia! I introduced Zumba to my friend, and she also agrees with me. Not only is she hooked on the
class but she also loves Sonia as our instructor. I have lost 5 pounds since I started. Sonia is very good about giving us
encouragement and tips on losing weight that are reasonable and easy to do. I will continue to do Zumba for as long as I can
and for as long as Sonia is around to teach! From: Nancy
Andujar Wow Nancy...Gracias, for your beautiful up lifting words! It is my pleasure to have you and your friend Debbie in my class and see how much you both have fun. It is so rewarding when I see my students enjoy each minute of it and want more even when they are hurting everywhere! -lol- I am just a humble Zumba Soldier who REALLY LOVES you all and want for each of my students to Succeed in all areas and goals! I am here to stay sweetie...so you will be seeing me for as long as you want...which I hope is for a very longgggggggg time! lol Sending you lots of Zumba Love...Sonia I Hazelgren de Perez Hey Tricia, Sorry I was MIA for awhile but I am ready to get my body,mind & soul back to a good place. And I am really glad I went to your class today. I really enjoyed it.I always feel like I get a GREAT workout with you and have a GREAT time doing it.I will definitely be coming back to the Monday & Wednesday AM classes and will be there this Saturday. Thanks for being so great!
Cathy Woolf
Welcome Back Cathy...and Thank You for your kind words towards Tric! She is an awesome loving person...that is the reason why she is part of Zumbamania's Team! I am sooo happy that you enjoy her morning classes! xoxo,Sonia Sonia, I want takes this opportunity, to thank you for all
the wonderful things you do for us in Zumba. I instantly fell in love with Zumba in my first class, not only I have kept my
weight down but Zumba have helped me mentally, physically and emotionally. Your class is always fun, crazy and full of energy,
that what I love the most. Thank you for have the time to talk to us, and making sure everyone is welcome. Thanks to you and
Zumba I have a new extended family that we meet to party, hear great music and dances because it's not like we are doing exercises. Thank you so much for bringing Zumba into my life. Cynthia Querida Cynthi... Can you believe it? You have been with us since the bigning and You're friendship is very important not only to me but to our Zumbamania Team. Thank you for "ALWAYS" been there for us! Thank you...becuase your LOVE trully shows in each class you come and how you make each of our students feel special and part of our "ZUMBA FAMILY". GOD bless you and your love ones....and looking forward to manyyyyyy more fun, crazy ZUMBA party workout! lol Gracias...y recuerda...que te QUIERO un monton!!!! Dear Sonia, I just got back from your Saturday Zumba workout, and I am totally energized. I LOVE IT!!!. Thank you
for making it so convenient for me since I live very close by and thank you for providing such a wonderful and fun workout.
I can’t wait to go to the next class. Zumbamania has helped me tremendously in relieving daily stress and staying fit
and flexible. I love the music and all the moves, it really makes me sweat! Keep up the good work and thanks again for your
commitment and dedication. YOU ROCK!!! Patty Leon Thank you Patty for your sweet note!
I am very happy that we are able to help you not only physically but also mentally as you relieve stess with us! Looking
forward to seeing you and your sister! xoxo, Sonia Hi
Tricia, I joined
Zumba because of you and your class. My husband is happy I've found something I enjoy again. Poor guy, had to
endure my complaining about how unsatisfied I was with Golds Gym, and we have free memberships. I've been amazed at how friendly everyone is.
Attending classes is a highlight in my day. Anytime you want to put Ricky Martin
in your CD player, I won't mind. Have a wonderful day. Kimberlee Sonia, I was in your group 10. You
were so awesome coming up with those moves for our dance. I dont think I ever formally introduced myself, my name is Else. I am Colombian but
live in Midland, Texas. I was the one with the black headband who you lent a belly scarf to. Could you email
me the picture of our group? I hope to see you at a later workshop. I had a great time but it was all so new and
felt a little lost sometimes. I tried to soak it all up. I have to do a demo to my gym in a few weeks and
then hopefully start teaching. well take care and hope to see you again. Tu amiga de Texas, Else Cole Hi Sweetie, Thanks...I do remember you and know that you will do awesome! Hope your first experience with us was an awesome one! If you ever need my help...you can catch me at my web or through
ZIN. Enjoy the pictures! Remember...It is all about our students needs! xoxo...Zumba Love, Sonia I Hazelgren Hi Sonia - Thanks for bringing Zumba to us. I'm totally hooked and have an absolute blast while I get my exercise done. Thanks! Kelly Hi Kelly... "Thank You"...for joining Zumbamania's Family! We
love having you and your daughter in class! Especially
seeing you both smile, having fun as you workout! Love, Sonia
and Zumbamania's Team! Hey ladies! I am still on vacation, and attended a class here. It was totally weird...not latin at all. There was no enthusiasm or excitement in the room. I've heard it is very different outside of Zumbamania and that was living proof. The fun/party atomsphere
is sooooo much better! You guys are great!! I am lucky to be part of your team! See you on Saturday! Laura Dear Laura, 1st...we hope you had a lovely vacation with your family... 2nd...we
misssss you!!!! Thank you for your sweet note and support! Each instructor is different...and we
can learn and appreciate all the different flavors and styles! I am sooooo happy that our "Flavor and Style"; is exactly what you are looking for! Love... Sonia & Your Zumbamamania Home and Family! Hi Sonia! I will be there Wed night and Heather too. She is so excited and I’m
glad she joined. She is really enjoying the classes! I was looking
at the website and read your bio. I was in AWE of you J I think you are truly an amazing woman and a GREAT spirit! I see why God has truly blessed you in your life!
As a fellow woman of God……I knew there was something special about you when I first met you! Just wanted to
let you know how impressed I was after reading it J Hope you have a great Tuesday & I’ll see you tomorrow night!
Have a great day! Dena Collins ADT National Sales Center - Admin Team
Dear Dean, Got your message and I will have your t- for you! Thank you for your kind words and for bringing your friends and family on board to our GREAT BIG ZUMBA FAMILY! If I may say...when I was a missionary...I actually was the one who REALLY GREW spiritually more than anyone who I helped. I was able to learn what TRUE LOVE is all about and giving without expecting anything in return! Lots of love sweetie...and blessings to you and your love ones! See you tomorrow! xoxo, Sonia From: "Carney, Kellie L CIV NAVAIR ISSC To: Sonia@zumbamania.com Subject: Cinco de Mayo Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 07:57:09 -0400 Hi Sonia, I just wanted to tell you that the party last night was great! You did
an awesome job with the decorations and, as usual, your fun loving spirit! It was a big crowd and it looked like everyone
enjoyed it! Thanks for all you do for 'your girls'! Did you get your picture? That is a little thank you for being so special to all of us!
Much love and looking forward to Zumba again,
Kellie
Dear Kellie, I am sooo happy that you loved the party! But yes...I thought I would surprise you all and I was the one surprised! Thank you for the picture and all your kind words! It was awesome because my husband was also able to see how much LOVE we do have for one another and the loving fruit able to share with one another as we all become one unit with a common purpose and goal. Love you all...and I was sooo touched that tears came out! Thank you also for your support during Relay for life! I could have not done it without you girls! Love you all very much and looking forward to an AWESOME year! xoxo, Sonia Hi Sonia, I just wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying Zumba! I am so excited I joined. I really appreciate you and the enthusiasm you bring to all of the classes. All of the instructors are just wonderful and have made me feel very welcomed.
Thanks for all you do! Marcia Castagno
Dear Marcia, THANK YOU!!! for your sweet message! It made my day! I HONESTLY care and Love you all. Your success is my success and it is my goal for you all to achieve your goals what ever it may be! Hope to see you today and tomorrow in class! Zumba Love, Sonia and the Zumbamania team! Sonia, Just wanted to say a big "Thank you" for all you do for us. You help us get both our bodies and our spirits in shape and we love you. You are the
best and I always feel uplifted (but tired) when I leave class. We LOVE you! The Page Family (Beth) Dear Beth and Family; I enjoy
having you and the girls in class. (and doing fuego for them! lol,) Thank you for your sweet note...and for being part of our "Zumbamania
Family". I am proud of how "AWESOME" you are all doing. xoxo...Sonia Love you to sister...always in my prayers, thought and heart! FOREVER SISTERS! Pienso mucho en ti y espero q todo t valla bien como siempre.
Hechale muchas ganas q haces lo q siemrpe has deseado
en tu vida: bailes, aerobicos y poder ayudar a otras personas en subir su autoestima. Estoy muy orgullosa en tenerte como hermana sisi t amo mucho y q Dios siempre t llene de bendiciones
ati y tu familia ......BEsossssssssss FELIZ DIA DE LA MADRES hermana ....q lo pases super bien..... Por siempre Mary y Fam  para tu dia sisi y este verso para ti hermana del alma.Hoy
querida hermana quiero hablarte con el corazón y decirte que siempre has sido como una segunda madre para mí Gracias
por todos tus consejos y sobre todo por escucharme cuando más necesitaba de tí Sisi...... Mi sister wrote me these words: Today dear sister I would like to speak to
you with my heart and let you know that you have always been like a second mother to me. Thank you for your wise words but most important
for listening to me when I needed you the most sister! Sonia, we had a wonderful time at your anniversary
celebration. Too much fun!!!. Your staff was so friendly and were so concerned that we had a good time.
Your decorations and musical guests were so appropriate for the occasion.. I asked the cameraman what he thought about
the event and he said it was "infectious". (I think the Mexican band loved all the attention from the girls!) You are so cute and energetic.
Your students truly love ZUMBA. Good job! Rebecca
LaNasa ZUMBA QUEEN 386-446-6133 Dear Rebecca, It was pleasure having you in our class today...especially knowing that you drove for
2 hours!!! Wow...what an HONOR! I hope that you and Jane (both instructors) had as much fun
as us! Hope to see you both reallll soon! xoxoxo... Sonia
and Zumbamania Team! Sonia, Thanks for the opportunity.
I realize how much I need to
exercise. You are a great teacher and had a fantastic class. I have taken so many types of classes, for so many teacher.....that class was one of the best.
On
that note, I would like to take classes, I may not be able to make it every Saturday, as I stay with my Mom some Weekends. Crystal J. Bretz Dear Crystal,You are welcome to come anytime to our classes...we love your Belly-dancing show! We are looking forward to seeing more of your awesome talent as I also help
you reach your goals! xoxo, Sonia Hola Sonia: Millllll gracias a ti y tus compañeras por permitirme ser parte de tu gran grupo y familia. Todas son muy lindas personas pero lo han aprendido de su instructora eres admirable y un gran ser humano, no tengo palabras es que me la pase super pero super bien aun lo recuerdo y me lo sigo viviendo. Aqui te envio las fotos al menos las mejores que mis hijos tomaron. Espero que te gusten y please keep in touch I will visit you soon promise.
Hugs to you and your girls.
- Veronica Rivera (Orange Park Zumba Instructor)
Thank you Veronica... Fue un inmenso placer tenerte con nosotras...en realidad que fue un gustaso conocerte y tenerte en mi equipo. Espero que sepas que nuestra casa es tu casa y cuando gustes estas invitada! Que Diosito los bendiga, cuide y guie a ti y a tus hermosos bebitos!
PS...TIENES TREMENDO FOTOGRAFO NENA! Abrazos y besos, Tu hermanita en Patria....Sonia y su equipo Zumbamania!
Sonia,
Zumba has been a wonderful
experience for me! It has enabled me to "find" myself again after devoting my life to the raising of my children
(who are really great kids). I feel strong, confident and healthy... My husband and children are very supportive of my involvement with Zumba. My son even volunteers to do the carpooling when there is a class conflict! Nancy Postiglione Thank you Nancy for your "Consistent support and Love" You are looking great! We are blessed to also have you part of Zumbamanias Family!
Sonia and Team; I just wanted to let you know …what an AWESOME PARTY it was on Saturday! I HAD the BEST TIME and you really got my weekend off to a great start. I love ZUMBA with you ladies and I am so glad to be back! I am finding myself again in so many different areas of my life where I left myself go, weight being the big area, And your ZUMBA classes has definitely being instrumental in my feeling Great about myself again! I have NEVER been a fan of any type of exercise classes, Because I never felt comfortable or that I belonged there. You guys have completely changed my view about classes! It’s not only fun and a great workout, But it’s run by WONDERFUL and CARING people which MAKES ALL the DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD! YOU make everyone there FEEL IMPORTANT AND WELCOME.
I THANK YOU SINCERELY… See you Wednesday! Querida Dena! We are blessed to have you part of our Zumbamania family! Always know that you are loved and care by us! You and ALL of our students are VERY IMPORTANT to us... and what we hope and pray is to bring you peace, love and happiness as you
find yourself and achieve not only Physical, but Social and Mental goals! LOVE, Sonia & Team! Sonia you are the best, keep teaching Zumba class the way you do it. we love your classes, Maria and Michelle Batista. Ahhh... Love you both and "THANKS" for beeing part of our AWESOME Zumba Family! Love you Sonia … I'm really feeling good again about myself and I am finding the strength that I need to make my life with my family a happier one. All of this is because of you and Zumba. I love you lots!!!!!!!!!!!! See you soon. Francie
Love you lots sweetie… Remember…our thoughts and action Must always be POSITIVE…in order to Overcome anything negative in our path! I will ALWAYS be here…got great ears to listen! Also a big heart if in need of a HUG! Love, Sonia
Dear Tricia, I really enjoy your morning classes,
good instruction,great fun , good group of people, lots of energy. Have a great weekend. Jennie (Duff) Thank you for you been part of our Family Jennie... We are happy that you
also enjoy our morning week classes with Trich!
Asuka (www.Azuka-bom.com) comments: SONIA! LOVE YOUUUUUU!!! We WILL have to meet again one day with my whole team. LOVE YOU TOO AZUKA... You are the Bomb! Thank You and your Team ...had a blast
with all of you! God Bless
you all!
Dear Sonia: Wow so stoked for all the events coming up and how I am apart of all that is happening I love helping and being a part
of something that shows love and care from and for our community.. I really appreciate you taking me under your wing and showing me the way to
do and share zumba we need more instructors like you...
I knew from when I first met you at the Halloween party I wanted to be part of your group (so
to speak) and get to know you and the instructors around you. I felt very welcome and part of a (zumba) family that day and
it will be a day I will never forget!!! I am so ready to get a piece of me back.. I love people and care for them and
if i can do anything that is to take care of me and be their for them... Just
like I see in you! I am not sure if
you have been told this but you would be someone I would look up to as my hero because of the love and care you have for people no matter
what they say or do... Thank you again xoxo Tammy Steed - New Zumba Instructor Dear Tammy, You all are my hero's as you embrace the
TRUE meaning of Zumba. We not only want for you to get fit...but to also find a family in us! So blessed that you feel the way you do! Thanks for your kinds words and amazing
support! Zumba love forever! Sonia Hi Sonia, Thank you
so much for the donations. It is a huge help. Your donations will help families. Thanks again, Kelly Franklin, MSW Outreach Director Betty Griffin House |
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