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About Pat Thompson:
Married with one son and 2 stepdaughters.  I live in Wichita and my husband and I own an Automotive Shop in downtown Wichita.  My interests include: dancing, snowskiing and traveling.
 
Started Zumba in January of 2009
 
How did you hear about the Zumba Classes?  After my Kidney transplant I was looking for a dance aerobic class.  Care to Dance demonstrated a Zumba Class at the Womens Fair.  I was unsure but tried anyway.. now i'm hooked!
 
What keeps you coming back?  Zumba is not only a blast, but a total workout.  Gina keeps it fun and has sparked interest for me and my husband to learn more about dancing.
 
What results have you seen?  I have lost 12 lbs and several inches since i started Zumba and i feel really good.  It's definitely helped my overall health and appearance.
 
What types of songs or rhythms do you like best?  I like Reggae, salsa, & hip hop.
 
What makes these classes different than working out at the gym, healthclub, etc?  I like working out at the gym also, i get great fitness benefits at the studio with Zumba AS WELL as a fun social outing!
You don't have to be an expert dancer.  It's just like follow the leader and everyone has their own special style.- Pat Thompson
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
About Kahami Speight: Born in Brooklyn, NY and married for 23 yrs.  I have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.  I enjoy, dancing, movies, food, and good conversation. I learned about Zumba from a co-worker at Cargill Meat Solutions.
 
 I really dig the energy and Gina offers of herself 100% of the time which keeps my spirit up and alive. I love to go because it does not feel like I am working out! Plus everyone at the studio makes u feel welcome and included! That also makes a difference. I noticed my abs and my waist with the most change, you r engaging those areas without thinking about it!! In Zumba I like Salsa,Cumbia,Calypso and the Tango. The best. Hip hop hustle I like Gina's Corogaphy, because it makes u think and concentrate, like "Brain Gym!" and your body is getting a workout! Two fold action love it! I have to say I have done this for over a year and I enjoy it! in Trinidad we listen to Soca music a variation to Calypso and Reagge, the music makes me feel at home because we call it whining up! Lol! 
 
 Zumba is enjoyed by all ages Woman as well as Men no matter the age! U can make it your own level! I really enjoy this class!
 
Kahami Speight
 
 
About Lisa Beebe:  Married for 18 years.. 2 teenagers: Michael 17 & Krista 16; 
Work at Delta Dental of KS almost 11 years 
2 cats and 1 dog
Started Zumba in May 2008
I started on a mission Jan. 1, 2007 to lose weight and get into shape. So far I've dropped almost 90 lbs and over 62 inches! I have changed my lifestyle -
one for the better! I consider myself a "workout junkie".. I love to do anything that makes me sweat and move! I told my husband when I started on my journey.. "I'm tired of existing. I want to live!" My quality of life has improved so much! This past summer I took up bike riding with my husband - in 4 months I put 400+ miles on my bike! I've always wanted to go to NYC, but knew I didn't have the energy or endurance to do all the walking there is. In Sept my husband I went to NYC for 4 days - I loved it so much, I am taking my daughter back in May for 10 days!
 
How did you hear about the Zumba classes? At the Wichita Womens Show
 
What do you like the most about the classes, including Hip Hop Hustle? I love to dance..the music is awesome! My "instructor" makes me feel like I'm an "old pro".. even when I goof!!! Making friends!
 
What keeps you coming back? All of the above.. And this is one form of "exercise" I love!
 
Recommend to friends? Yes I have! I had a couple come to watch.. one even tried it.. 
 
What results have you seen/noticed since coming to class? I have lost a little weight and some inches. My stamina has improved. My self esteem and confidence has improved a lot!
 
How has it affected other areas of your life? I'm not "embarrassed" to dance in a crowd anymore! At a recent work party I was dancing nonstop all night! I had a lot of compliments on my "style & technique" and I kept saying.. ITS THE ZUMBA!!
   
What makes these classes different than working out at the gym, healthclub, etc? Its sooo much fun - you don't think of it as "exercising".        
 
Anything else you think is important for people to know?  I was worried that this would be a class of "barbie dolls" looking all prim and proper and not even breaking a sweat... boy was I wrong! Gina makes you feel welcome and like you've been coming to class forever (even on your first night)! I have never thought of myself as "sexy".. especially dancing.. but with Zumba and Hip Hop Hustle, you have such confidence and charisma.. it just flows from you!
 
Lisa Beebe

 

About Pamela Mendoza:

 

 

 

Mother of two beautiful daughters and grandma to a precious grandson. I have a  wonderful man in my life, who supports me 100%, including Zumba.  I also love children.  I work as a Paraeducator for USD 259.  I love my job very much. 

 

I am more active than i have been the past 4 years. Before,  i didn't want to go out in public for fear of people staring and probably talking abut how fat I am.  Now I just don't care what people think.  I like going places now.  Zumba has given me my confidence back!

 

 

Started Zumba in January 2009

 

What keeps you coming back?  Gina and the others keep me coming back. Plus, it is sooooooo much fun. I have told EVERYONE i know about it.

 

What results have you seen?  I'm not sure how much I have lost cause I have not weighed myself. But I feel it. It has affected me in a positive way. I feel better about myself. I do NOT have low self esteem anymore. I love myself.

 

What  makes these classes different than working out at the gym, healthclub, etc?  The difference is that I have fun cause you make it fun. People at gyms/healthclubs are so serious. Most important is that exercise has NEVER been more fun for me. It's an addiction and this is my fix. Plus, I have made many friends. You & zUmBa cReW at C2D are my 2nd family! I love you guys! Yay!

-Pamela Mendoza

 

 

 

 About Lisa Slape:  Married with two young kids.  I live in Andover, Kansas.  My interests is anything dancing, working out, listening to all kinds of music – music for every mood, going to Zumba, spending time with my friends and family, and going on vacation.  My hobbies are reading and jewelry making.  I am a part-time officemanager at Slape & Howard, Chtd baby-sit part-time.

 

Started Zumba in February 2008
 
How did you hear about the Zumba classes?  I saw a story in the paper and looked it up on-line.  I found out that Zumba was being taught at Care to Dance.
 
What do you like the most about the classes, including Hip Hop Hustle?  I like Zumba because it is not like you are working out, even though you are.  I love the music and the dance steps.  It is a lot of fun.  I like Hip Hop because I like all the new music and I like to put the dance steps together for one whole dance.  
 
What keeps you coming back?  I’m addicted.  It didn’t take very long.  I love Gina’s classes.  She always has a smile on her face and makes it fun for everyone.  It’s inspiring.
 
Recommend to friends?  I have actually brought some new people to class.  I recommended it to lots of people, men and women.  I have even recommended this class to someone in Kansas City.
 
What results have you seen/noticed since coming to class?  I have noticed a change in my waistline and my hips.  My jeans are getting too big.  When I started going to Zumba, I wore clothes that didn’t show my figure much.  I was too embarrassed to do so.  Now, I feel more confident with my body, that I actually started wearing clothes that were more fun and daring.
 
How has it affected other areas of your life?  I just feel great.  I think I am much happier.  I love to dance and I can do that now, and get a work out.  Now that I am more confident in some of the steps, it makes me want to learn more.   I feel like I have made new friends in Zumba.  I feel like it is a part of my life now.
 
What types of songs or rhythms do you like best when participating in Zumba?   Salsa, Cha-cha, hip hop, tango. 


What makes these classes different than working out at the gym, healthclub, etc?  Working out at the gym is so robotic to me.  I am not a fan of step classes.  I like to shake it and not feel like everyone is staring at me, but that they are there to shake it too.
 
Anything else you think is important for people to know?  I was hesitant about going to Zumba when I first started.  I didn’t know the dance steps and I was scared that I would look silly.  It is not that way at all.  You will be amazed at how fast you learn.  If you miss a step or do something different, it all works out in the end.  All you have to do is try and like what you are doing.

 

Lisa Slape