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ATTENTION! I no longer offer evening classes. My only classes are Zumba® Gold classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Castro Valley Performing Arts. Please click my website above for schedule and location information. Thank you!
My name is Sharon Steele and I am an independent Zumba® Fitness instructor in the Hayward/Castro Valley area. I strive to make my class a dance party that explores dances from around the world. Along with the core rhythms of Zumba® Fitness (Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, and Reggaeton), Bhangra/Bollywood, Bachata, Cha Cha, Belly Dance, Samba/Axe, Haitian, West African, Hip Hop, and Capoiera are a good sampling of what one can expect in one of my classes. The music is mesmerizing and the movements are simple yet choreographed into fun and lively routines that are easy to follow.
I teach from the philosophy that high-intensity does not equal high-impact. Thus, I design my classes to deliver a high calorie burn while working the major muscle groups and protecting the joints. Above all, I want my classes to be a safe and enjoyable experience so that those who participate will be able to do so consistently. Consistency will improve one’s prospect of achieving their desired results.
History
Established in 2010.
I began classes in December of 2010 through the Hayward Area Parks and Recreation District (HARD) and held classes in 3 of their facilities (in Hayward and Castro Valley) until August of 2011. I initiated a transfer of the classes to a private facility in order to offer my clients the flexibility of paying a drop in fee as many found committing to a session to be challenging with work and travel schedules. I am pleased to now be affiliated with four excellent businesses — UP2SPEED Training in Pleasanton, Castro Valley Performing Arts, Dina Star Dancers in San Leandro, and Curves San Leandro. I also donate my time teaching weekly classes to local public schools in an effort to support the fight against childhood obesity. I am proud to be involved with assisting Dr. Oz’s Health Corps Programs at local high schools. I am actively involved in organizing fundraiser for schools and organizations throughout the Bay Area. Please visit my website for more information.
Meet the Business Owner
Sharon S.
Business Owner
I am a mother of two who loves fitness and loves to dance. My first exposure to ethnic dance was at the age of 8 years old when I took African dance classes at an after school program. From there my love of dance blossomed. After high school, I studied and performed traditional Haitian dance for several years with folkloric troupes in San Francisco. I enjoyed the exhilarating experience of performing in San Francisco’s Carnival 4 years in a row, and in the SF Ethic Dance Festival three times. I have also studied a variety of dance styles including dances from West African cultures, Cuban, Brazilian, Capoiera, Salsa, and Belly Dance (among others) for personal enjoyment. When I decided to pursue a career in group fitness, becoming a Zumba® Fitness instructor was the natural choice.
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«I hold Zumba Gold classes here. This business offers a wide array of dance and performance instruction for the community.»
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«I offer classes in two of their facilities. They offer a wide array of programs for the entire community.»
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«I will be offering Zumba and Zumba Toning classes here beginning October 31, 2011.»
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«Quality comprehensive wellness program. I will be offering classes here beginning in November.»