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A Thank You Letter To My Zumba Instructor

I have officially box-stepped and merengued my way into love.

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A Thank You Letter To My Zumba Instructor
Centro Hispano

Three months. 90 days. 2190 hours. I have officially box-stepped and merengued my way into love.

Thank you. Ordinary days become extraordinary when I lay aside my problems and enter the studio.

You've not only taught me dance moves, you've also given me the confidence to express myself and be okay with making mistakes.

You are my sunshine on a cloudy day.

I cherish the days I can come home from work and dance out my frustrations and burn hundreds of calories as well.

Your positive attitude and willingness to share your love for fitness, as well as life, is utterly infectious and radiates toward all you encounter within and without the studio.

You inspire me to deepen my squats, lift heavier weights, jump higher, and soar to greater heights.

It is because of your grace and compassion, your enthusiasm, and your dedication that I and countless others return day after day for workouts.

The workouts vary, and people come and go, but your positivity and words of encouragement remain.

I come back every week for a high intensity and fun workout, but I also show up because I have a found a home, a sense of community, and a sense of belonging within the studio.

I've seen encouragement, laughter, and a spark for life. The things I witness during each workout are part of what inspires me to want to one day be the role model you are, to me, for others.

Your poise, spunk, and bubbly demeanor give me so much hope and happiness and it is amazing how many lives you alone have touched simply by being yourself.

I want you to know that while you may not see the impact you are having on others, it is one so profound that it is not only seen, but felt.

Maybe it isn't Zumba that has touched me in such a positive and influential way.

No, I like to think it is the idea that people have the ability to transform a house into a home, and make a workout feel like a party.

I love Zumba, but I think what makes it so magical is your ability to make the act of working out not only enjoyable, but something to look forward to.

You have made me a better person and dancer and I owe it all to YOU.

So thank you, Valentina, from the bottom of my heart.

Thanks for being YOU.

Love and hugs,

Irina

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