Zumba With Sheila

I hate to be the one to bring the rating down but wow, Unilocal let me down! I bought a voucher for these classes some time ago *based on the Unilocal reviews* and was in for the shock of my life. The 5 star reviews set my expectations way too high.
This review is for 1 weekday morning class. Btw, I love Zumba and have taken dance and fitness classes regularly with other instructors and studios.
The pros — Sheila is a great dancer, I’m guessing she has a dance background and not just fitness instruction (big difference).
Negatives —
*The studio is very old and shabby with not enough air during class or even lighting for my liking. I would not send my kids to Dance Effects studio which Sheila uses for Zumba.
*I got there 15 minutes early but doors don’t even open until right before class start time. Regulars show up 5 minutes before class or after.
*Students are mostly regulars and cliquish
*Sheila doesn’t really instruct, she mostly moves and you follow.
*Most students do not or cannot follow the routine so energy in room is low. Low impact, good for older adults but not me.
*Oddest bunch of students I’ve ever experienced, two students were literally doing their own routines, 1 with hand weights and the other having a great old time by himself and hooting. The 1 with hand weights stared grinding her hips for no apparent reason during cool down even though that wasn’t part of Sheila’s routine. It’s great regulars have found a groove and probably cleared it beforehand to do their own (rehabilitative?) workouts during class time but it would be helpful if Sheila explained this to new people. Otherwise, very distracting! The guy hooting was annoying even when not dancing.
*Regulars were complaining about Sheila before doors opened and gossiping about an incident that occurred the day before which caused one of them to leave class early. Sheila seemed high-​strung and/​or in a bad mood.
Overall I had the strangest and most memorable Groupon-​Fitness experience here.
Your mileage may vary!

Zumba class with Sheila is fun. She brings the energy to each class, varies the dancing move and makes me feel every inch of my body is working out. I always look forward to come to her classes. I like it so much I bought the yearly pass so I can come more regularly even though I have to drive 12 miles each way. Highly recommended if you like to stay in good shape and posture with some decent cardio work out, sweating and burn calories with music.

I purchased a Living Social Beginner Zumba deal, and have now attended six classes. It’s definitely not as easy as I thought a «beginner» class would be, but still super fun and an awesome workout. The music is fabulous and Sheila is an amazing dancer. I highly recommend purchasing the living social/​groupon deal to give it a try.

Sheila’s class is not only a high level cardio class but also a fun dance class. She could bring our spirits up even if we go in there with a lazy/​low mood. Her music selection is great and seasonal to make her classes so much more fun. And she always has a little something new to make her class so fresh and desirable. She shows us how to move our body in the correct way so we exercise different part of the body without hurting ourselves.

I’ve been going to Shiela’s classes for over a year. And I come back, why? What a workout! I am drenched by the end of the hour… but, I don’t mind, because the songs and choreography are loads of fun. You work out all your muscle groups by the end. Shiela has lots of enthusiasm to keep you going and I think that her expierience in ballroom dance adds a lot.

It’s been a year since I started doing Zumba with Sheila and I can’t stop!!! It’s been so good for my body and mind!!! First, I lost some pounds and MAINTAINED this weight, so now I am back to my weight that I had 8 years ago!!!
Second, Zumba with Sheila is NEVER boring! The music and choreography are GREAT!!! There are ALWAYS new songs and new routines!
Third, Sheila can explain any move even for a beginner and she has great educational videos on her YOUTUBE channel.
Last, I think Sheila is a caring and loving person, and it’s my pleasure to be one of her students.

My friend and I purchased a deal on livingsocial for Dance Effects for 4 classes and decided to try Sheila’s Zumba class. At first it was a little intimidating since we tried the intermediate class and were all over the place, but we picked it up by the second class and it was (relatively) smooth sailing after that! We had a really good time, had a nice challenge, loved the variety of music, and got a great burn. Sheila makes this class really fun and I want to make sure to come back from time to time when I can.
The only negative point I have is that the dance studio has a lack of air flow and it gets pretty hot and sticky in there, so dress accordingly (there is a floor fan that can be used, but it’s still pretty warm).

This is a fabulous class. The energy comes from Sheila’s teaching abilities combined with all the fun moves and music making this such an enjoyable way to workout

Sheila is the BEST! If you want an amazing workout while having a blast then this is your place. I have tried other studios and they just don’t compare. I’ve lost 10 pounds in a month by taking Sheila’s classes. She is so energetic; even if you walk in super tired, you will be pumped in no time! I look forward to going back to her next class every time! I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

Never been to any class or gym, this was my first time. My first day with Sheila zumba class was awesome. Its a great work out and stress. I love that you can do a drop in, and no pressure with any fees like the gym. I love it!!!

So much fun and a great value. She makes everyone feel comfortable and that’s important when we’re trying to keep up. Just keep your eyes on her and copy what she does– the hour is up before you know it. You don’t have to be perfect, just keep moving and have a good sense of humor. You’re drenched in sweat when you leave and you’ll feel very accomplished for the rest of the day!

Zumba with Sheila is AWESOME!!! I have never had so much fun working out in my entire life, no joke! I feel like I’m dancing in a club with her hip hop music selection — the ‘Right Round’ dance routine is my favorite!
I credit Sheila’s Zumba class for helping me lose 10 pounds, literally within 2 months. The workout is so intense, but you don’t even realize it because the music and dance are so FUN! I’ve noticed such a big difference in the definition in my abs and arms.
Thank you Sheila for teaching such a great class and coming up with new songs and dance moves every week. ‘Oye Como Va’ is my new favorite, with the cous cous water bottle shakers — genius!!! :D Zumba has now been incorporated into my weekly workout routine, and I actually look forward to working out … which has never happened before! Definitely check Sheila’s Zumba class out — either at 24 Hour Fitness (Hillsdale /​Santa Teresa) or Dance Effects in Campbell — you’ll be hooked! :)

What sets Sheila apart is her backround in BOTH dance and excercise. I love the great selection of international music. Take the fun excercise class and improve your dancing at the same time.