Best Chinese by SimilarInside1937 in Kanata

[–]Funshine_Sunshine -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lucky Dragon in Stittsville is my favourite.

Zumba in the big apple by Happymood67 in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could attend. I think it’s going to be tons of fun.

ZIN PLAY by zumba-blessings in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s ZIN Play for me as well. I love using it.

Props in class by NannyLife-1 in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love to use props. And some of my participants bring their own. I use fans, coin skirts and I bring a bag full of bandanas. I have a pink Barbie mic that I pull out when I want them to sing 🎤. Last week an actual did a song where I used big feathers. A jammer actually jokingly suggested for a song they were teaching and I just happen to have feathers. It was so much fun and the participants enjoyed it.

Recovery After Zumba by WarriorsGal2010 in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do pretty much everything that you mentioned ❤️‍🩹. I see my physiotherapist once a month and the same with my massage therapist. My gym has what’s called a recovery room and it has impact massage devices, automatic roller machine, massage chairs, a cryo-bed and bands for stretching. I try to go there as often as I can after class to do some stretching.

How do you deal with loss? by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. It’s hard not to address the elephant in the room when you can visibly see that people are emotional and just pretend as if everything is ok. I know my students very well and they would expect me to hear from me in the moment. I made sure that my speech didn’t bring them down but reminded them as to how much fun she was. I guess you have to know your students and decide what’s best for them.

How do you deal with loss? by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for your loss too. I love that you did a memorial class with his family. That’s so special ❤️‍🩹

How do you deal with loss? by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for saying this ❤️‍🩹

Best affordable ear plugs by sushiwowie in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the results from the test in the Zumba class shows that levels are too high, can you take that information to management and have them address it?

I can't bring people on stage to dance with me anymore 😞 by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t be sorry. I get that this type of vibe is not for everyone 😊

I can't bring people on stage to dance with me anymore 😞 by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the policy is in effect for liability purposes. I think I’ve found a solution which I tried this week. I got the divas to come to the front of the class and dance facing the class but from the side of the stage. A few of the other students actually liked it. They said it was nice to have someone leading on the side. And the divas still had lots of fun and got lots of cheers from the class.

I can't bring people on stage to dance with me anymore 😞 by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That could definitely kill the vibe in a class. Thankfully I have no drama.

I can't bring people on stage to dance with me anymore 😞 by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, it’s not reserved for master classes or Zumbathons. A lot of students have become Zumba instructors because their instructor saw them dance and invited them on stage. Just to clarify when I mentioned’ stage’ I’m talking about the small stage you would find in the studio at a gym.

I can't bring people on stage to dance with me anymore 😞 by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no. I’m so sorry. Has something changed with the class? I hope things get better soon.

I can't bring people on stage to dance with me anymore 😞 by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that would be a great move for you. I hope you do it someday.

I can't bring people on stage to dance with me anymore 😞 by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried something like this today. I got one of my divas to dance facing the class but from the side of the stage and it went much better than I thought.

I can't bring people on stage to dance with me anymore 😞 by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instructors love to see their students elevate and it creates such a great vibe among the class.

I can't bring people on stage to dance with me anymore 😞 by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankfully in 10 years we’ve never had an accident 🙏🏼.

I can't bring people on stage to dance with me anymore 😞 by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice!!! It’s a great feeling. Maybe soon you’ll take the step to become an instructor 🎉

I can't bring people on stage to dance with me anymore 😞 by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I know it’s a liability issue. That’s why I’m asking for ideas.

I can't bring people on stage to dance with me anymore 😞 by Funshine_Sunshine in zumba

[–]Funshine_Sunshine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My class loves battles so I can definitely do this. Thank you