For my Zumba Instructor:

Where would I be without your crazy antics, free-flying hair or hooting and hollering? Your crazy, beautiful, carefree self inspires me, and for lack of better words, moves me (get it?!) to become more than I thought I ever could. Thank you for inspiring me to get certified and reach new heights. For being a friend - to me, to my parents, my brother and maybe even my dog…thank you for dancing your way into our lives, we are forever changed because of you.

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Me

1. For finally getting your off your butt and running to an exercise class you’re actually excited for! (Because really, who ever thought that would be possible?)

2. For finally teaching you the true meaning of “gyrating,” and then learning how to actually do it

3. For being the reason why you constantly need new sports bras (haha!)

4. For teaching you that almost all moves are on a 4, 6 or 8 count, and "single, single, double" is not just a move, but a way of life.

5. For somehow teaching someone with no rhythm whatsoever how to dance like she might actually have some.

6. For helping you overcome your fear of crowds by making you dance on stage with her at every. single. Zumbathon.

7. For teaching you the meaning of commitment - because one does not simply “miss” a Zumba class.

8. For teaching you that the moves look a whole lot weirder when you try to not make them look weird.

9. For introducing you to new people and friends that you love spending time with.

10. For teaching you the proper way to move your hips.

11. For teaching you how to tango. (One day I'll look sexy doing it!)

12. For bringing you to events with them, and seeing pure joy when people start dancing.

13. For being a friend – unconditionally, in and out of the studio.

14. For helping you learn to be yourself.

15. For being my inspiration to become certified myself – being there to count down the days with me!