LOCATIONS: CROYDON - PURLEY - CATERHAM - KENLEY - COULSDON - WHYTELEAFE - WARLINGHAM

Christine Hawkes 49 - ZUMBA

I have always loved dancing so when I heard about Zumba (having watched every possible YouTube upload) was very interested to find a local class. I started Zumba earlier this year on Monday nights at 8.30 in Kenley and wow it was everything I hoped and more!
I enjoy it so much I now attend an earlier Monday class at 6.45 in Purley as well. Leeann is a fantastic teacher, she is enthusiastic and encourages everyone to do as much as they can, every class is great fun, the music electric and the dances fabulous. I have met some lovely new people. We are all different ages, shapes and sizes with the same love of Zumba! I haven't lost weight but inches and have dropped a dress size! Woo Hoo!!

Christine Bushnell - ZUMBA
My name is christine, and I am 51 years old.
I decided to join Leeann`s zumba classes a few weeks ago, and really enjoyed it when I went, it was very energetic, but we were able to pace ourselves if need be. Leeann gave very clear instructions, and her enthusiam for teaching comes through, as well as her skills. She is very inspiring. The music was really good, and encouraged me to want to exercise and dance. I think it will obviously take some time to get fitter and keep up with the class, but I feel welcome as there are all ages and body sizes there, as well as people at different fitness levels. I would recommend these classes to anyone.

Stephanie Friend 45 - ZUMBA
Although, since I have been doing Zumba, I feel 20 years younger.
Before Leeann invited me along to her Zumba class, back in October, I had never heard of Zumba. I was very aware that I needed to join some from of exercise class as my general fitness was not that great. I had been a member of a gym for some years but felt that the classes didn't suit me and also a lot of my girlfriends had gone back to work so I was working out alone!
I really didn't know what to expect when I started Zumba. I did a little research and saw that it was 'dance-based' fitness.
Now, I'm completely hooked. I call it 'my little hobby'. I cannot imagine not having Zumba in my life now - what a convert.
The music is so good and it's a great place to meet new friends too.
Leeann has a very easy manner about her, makes it really fun and after a week or two I found that I was able to keep up with the steps and really start to enjoy myself.
The thing I have really noticed is how much my fitness levels have increased and I'm dropping a few pounds too!
So, if you want to have fun, shape up, get fit and have a good time, try a class. You'll be so glad you did.

Lisa Hagger, 39 - ZUMBA
I started Zumba last year and started Leeann's classes at Caterham School this year. Leeann's lovely and full of enery and enthusiasm! I never knew exercise could be so easy or such fun, even for someone like me with two left feet!! Loads of people have commented on how much weight I've lost since starting, God bless Zumba!!!

Jenny McDonald, 42 - ZUMBA
I started coming to Zumba in January 2011 when my neighbour posted on Facebook "I'm going to my first Zumba class tonight, who's coming with me?" I had no excuse at all, as conveniently it was only a five minute brisk walk from home. I am so glad I started Zumba, I get home afterwards glowing, energised and I do think it makes me feel a bit younger and the adrenalin still seems to be pumping the next day as well. I am slimming down and fitting in to clothes I have been dying to get back into. The class is great fun and there is a good mix of experience and varying levels of ability, so beginners should be quite comfortable to dance and learn the routines as they go. There is no pressure from Leeann to get it right first time. Its an up-beat evening, a good laugh too, the routines flow very well with the music and I have a great feeling of achievement at the end of the class.
I go to Leeann's class at St James Church Hall in Kenley at 8.30 on a Monday.

Vicky Lampkin - ZUMBA
What can i say, love it love it love it!!!!
As one of those women with NO rhythm or coordination i really had written of doing something like Zumba, that is until Leeann (previously my personal trainer) started running a class. Now i still took a bit of persuading but i am so glad i tried it. Leeann has a way of putting everyone at ease, no matter how fit you are or how little coordination you have you forget what you must look like and just enjoy yourself. At the begining of each dance you get a quick demonstration of the key steps and then then it's time for the fun to start, the music is great the steps are not too complicated but most importantly everyone has a fun time getting fit as Leeann creates and atmosphere where no one takes them selves too seriously.
 
I have tried every form of exercise and diet going over the years and i can safely say that i have seen the best results from Zumba, i am now totally addicted and attend all of Leeann's classes, and as for the gym well that is a thing of the past.
 
In my opinion every day should be a Zumba day!

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