November
Debbie Meta
(PICTURES COMING SOON!)
I was first introduced to Zumba during a wellness program offered by my employer, Bayer. I loved the energy and fun that surrounded the classes but wanted more than the weekly Thursday night session. That search is what brought me to Latin Rhythmz in March '08 and to my first class with Neda (YIKES!!!).
I stood quietly in the back so as not to call attention to my lack of coordination and dancing skills! However, it didn't take long to realize if I just allowed myself to listen to the music, keep moving with whatever step I could do, laugh, and have fun, that eventually I was following right along! I'm never going to get the damn Samba but I'm over it (yes you will, Debbie!). I especially love that Zumba is great for everyone at whatever age. This past summer session was a wonderful experience for me to share with my daughters, Amanda & Jamie, while they were on summer break from Penn State. Both have been involved in athletics their whole life and they were still challenged and sweaty as their old mom at the end of class! Zumba is a BIG part of my goal to live a healthy lifestyle.
Congratulations, Debbie! YOUR friendly nature, enthusiasm, and passion are evident in your commitment to ZUMBA!
October
Dorothy Herman
DOROTHY AFTER!
Thank God I found Zumba.......after the death of my husband I stayed in my house for most of a year.
I did a few classes in December but I actually got into Zumba in March. At that time I also joined Jenny Craig. That is when my dedication to exercise began. As the (many) pounds started to come off my energy level increased. I am now a
very healthy and happy person. You could say that I had a rebirth and I am alive again!
I still have to tone the body so I can wear my sexy dress for my 62nd birthday in December.
May Zumba never go away. It is such a fun and happy place to work out!
Dorothy, you look incredible! Congratulations for all of your hard work and dedication! Below is a picture of Dorothy before she started ZUMBA and Jenny Craig!
DOROTHY BEFORE!
June - September
This summer we are featuring the Latin RhythmZ instructors! Click on 'TEAM' to learn about us!!
May
Mimi Exler
MIMI AFTER...!
Mimi started coming to Latin RhythmZ the second week of January and has been hooked ever since! She was trying to lose the rest of her baby weight and get in shape and it has definitely worked! She is in better shape now than before she had kids. She also now has twice the energy which she needs to keep up with her 2 ½ yr old daughter Zoe and 11 month old son Sawyer.
Mimi tries to come to the morning classes 5 days a week including the Sunday Spring Training, which she loves! With the summer months approaching fast, she hopes to be ready for that bathing suit and taking the kids to the pool. You are already there Mimi, you look awesome!!
Mimi started coming to Latin RhythmZ the second week of January and has been hooked ever since! She was trying to lose the rest of her baby weight and get in shape and it has definitely worked! She is in better shape now than before she had kids. She also now has twice the energy which she needs to keep up with her 2 ½ yr old daughter Zoe and 11 month old son Sawyer.
Mimi tries to come to the morning classes 5 days a week including the Sunday Spring Training, which she loves! With the summer months approaching fast, she hopes to be ready for that bathing suit and taking the kids to the pool. You are already there Mimi, you look awesome!!
MIMI BEFORE....!
April
Marcia Hrapczak
Marcia AFTER....!
Congratulations to "Miss April", Marcia Hrapczak! Marcia has a history of weight gain and eating out of control until she learned about ZUMBA through Neda. She started coming to Latin RhythmZ on January 2 with her niece, Ashley, Jessica, Kimmy, and other friends. Marcia changed a lot of her bad eating habits and now spends more time on walks with her husband and 2 dogs, Tank and Hunter. She tried to come to ZUMBA 3-5x/week. Never in her life has she stuck to any exercise program until she was introduced to ZUMBA! She has currently lost 24 pounds and hopes to lose another 15 more by eating healthier and coming to ZUMBA! Marcia is self-employed with her own cleaning business for 6 years and lives in Sturgeon with her husband, Tony. Her family and friends have been incredibly supportive of her new lifestyle! We are so proud of you, Marcia! Your dedication has paid off!
MARCIA BEFORE....!
March
Alyssa Kokoskie
Please join us in congratulating "Miss March"! Our student of the month is Alyssa Kokoskie! Alyssa is on a fantastic journey in preparation for her upcoming August 30th wedding! She began coming to ZUMBA 1x/week in October with her mom, Cheryl, and her future mother-in-law, Nancy. She also coincidentally joined Weight Watchers on October 1. Alyssa now tries to attend 3-4x/week. She is usually rushing into class during the week since she comes from her job in downtown Pittsburgh. Alyssa is the Retail Operations Specialist at Fifth Third Bank. You can also find Alyssa in the the Sunday morning class (we are sorry we dropped your favorite!) toning her body for her dream wedding this summer! She is incredibly dedicated to her health and has lost 35 pounds and is now so close and within reach of her goal weight! Her motivation is her wedding and her fiance, Mark, has been an amazing supporter of her weight loss challenge. She will definitely make an absolutely BEAUTIFUL bride and Latin RhythmZ wishes her all the best! Below is a before picture of Alyssa that was taken this past summer! Congratulations on all of your hard work and your amazing efforts!
February
Mary Beth Leeman
Our February Student of the Month is awarded to Mary Beth Leeman! Please help us in congratulating her! Mary Beth has been taking ZUMBA since August 1 and began with her friend, Joan. She has increased her classes once new ones were added and now comes about 3-4x/week. You can usually find Mary Beth in the 5:30pm classes and also the Saturday morning class as well. Mary Beth started the Weight Watcher's program on July 24 and with her ZUMBA workouts, she has lost 47 pounds and counting! Her family and friends are extremely supportive and proud of her lifestyle change. She never had her life revolve around an exercise program like she does with ZUMBA! Mary Beth is in her third year as assistant principal at Beaver Falls Middle School. Prior to that, she taught a variety of subjects for 12 years at the school. She currently lives in Moon Township with her husband, Nathan, her 2 boys, Josh & Billy, and her dog, Max! Below is a before picture of Mary Beth that was taken at her school during the 2006-2007 school year! We are so proud of you, Mary Beth! Your dedication is outstanding!
January
Colleen Hanavan-Ozanich
Please help us congratulate Colleen for being our very first student of the month! Colleen travels 25 miles each way to come to Latin RhythmZ for ZUMBA and she even skipped her work Christmas Party to attend a ZUMBA class! Colleen is Vice President and has been a Senior Financial Consultant for 17 years at PNC Invesments in Robinson Township. She is married to her husband, Jack, and they have 5 kids in their blended family: Brett, Pat, Matt, Amanda, and Kayla. They all fully support her ZUMBA addiction! Colleen started ZUMBA in September 2x/week and now aims for 5x/week since the studio opened in November! To date, Colleen has lost 26 pounds and 2 dress sizes! WOW! She spreads the ZUMBA word everywhere she goes and now has several friends that have started attending classes. You can usually find Colleen right up front in classes at 5:30pm and also on Saturday mornings at 9:30am. We congratulate Colleen and are so proud of her achievements! Keep up the awesome work! Below is a "before" picture of Colleen that was taken in May in Sedona, Arizona. Colleen, you look fantastic!!
