ABOUT MARIA
 
 

Maria Teresa Stone Balderrama

Maria has been in the fitness industry since 1996. She started teaching step, hi-low, slide and body conditioning at her sister Carmen Aida's gym back home in Mexico, along with her teaching she attended dance classes, she had always loved to dance... anywhere, in the house, in the club, in the car!. With the support of her sister she had the opportunity to attend various International Fitness Conventions like IDEA and Sarah's City Workout in the USA to increase her knowledge of the Fitness Industry. She became a Zumba Instructor in 2006 and then a Zumba Education Specialist (Master Trainer) for Mexico in 2007. Maria has another sister in the Fitness Industry, Eliza, who is also a Zumba Education Specialist for Mexico and the USA, it seems the passion for Fitness is in their blood!!

Zumba it is a great program that fuses the best from both worlds: Fitness and Dance! Learning, teaching and inspiring others while doing Zumba has been a great journey for Maria. Maria moved to New Zealand last year, becoming the first Zumba Instructor in New Zealand and the first Zumba Education Specialist for New Zealand and Australia. She is keen to spread the word about Zumba down here in Australasia!!

Maria’s Qualifications:

· REPS registered Group Exercise Instructor

· AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) certified 2008

· NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) certified 2006

· Zumba Education Specialist
 

 

Paula Douglas

Paula has always had a true passion for dance. Even when she was very young, she would move all the furniture in the living room to take it over as her dance studio! Paula learnt Contemporary and Modern Jazz for five years, then had a break while on exchange in Japan, and studying at University.

In 2008 she discovered Salsa and Bachata and absolutely fell in love! Paula says the music, rhythm, and moves of Latin styles are truly captivating and exhilarating, which is why she loves Zumba so much. "Nothing compares to the variety and vibrant energy of Zumba parties. It inspired me to become an instructor so I too can share the fun and help get more people to join the party!"

Paula completed her Basics 1 Instructor Training in April 2009, and completed Basics 2 and Zumba Gold Trainings earlier this year.  Apart from the music and moves, Paula says the most enjoyable aspect of being an instructor is seeing smiling faces in her classes.  Come along to her classes to get a smile on your face too!

Qualifications:

Certificate in Gym Training (2008)
Certificate in Personal Training (2008)
REPs Registered Group Exercise Instructor
Zumba B1, B2, Gold

 
 

 

Ana de Joux

Ana is our fantastic new adition to Zumba NZ ltd. Zumba NZ ltd proudly hosts the only Reggaeton class in Christchurch, come and check it out! 

 
Message from Ana: Hi everyone my name is Ana de Joux and I would love to see you come and have some fun in our Reggaeton class. Don't be shy come up and give it a go once you try it you will want to come back for more. If you love to dance, love great music and have fun while doing it then this class is for you, no thinking no complicated movements just fun, fun, fun. Come and Join the Reggaeton Party!!! Can't wait to see you!
 
Ana is qualified to teach Zumba Fitness and currenly works for Christchurch City Council at Jelly Park.
 

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