Latin music holds an incredibly special place in my heart. I had my son and was dealing with postpartum depression (as many women do). My body wasn't bouncing back as easily as I had hoped, and I felt like a piece of me was missing. A friend of mine invited me to a Zumba class. We didn't have a lot of money, so I told her I couldn't pay for a group fitness class. She told me it was just $1!!!! I went on a Tuesday night and felt overwhelmed, out of shape, out of place, awkward....AND free, excited, invigorated, and IN LOVE with the music. This was the 2010s and mainstream Latin music was basically Livin' La Vida Loca and I Know You Want Me, but this was total immersion into a new world of Latin music. I knew instantly I had found what was missing. I started attending Zumba every Tuesday and Thursday, but I wanted more. The only way I knew how to make that happen was to get certified and teach the classes myself. I took the leap and signed up for certification and started offering classes in an elementary school gym every Monday and Wednesday. I was scared to death nobody would show up, but I loved the music and the art of it so much, I would have danced all by myself. Luckily, I didn't have to; the line out the door and packed gym was the beginning of a journey I would have never imagined in my wildest dreams and, as they say, the rest is history. Latin music is a huge part of what saved me in so many ways, and I am honored to be able to share some of my favorites with such a large and beautiful community that appreciates the magic of music and dance like I do. It's surreal, and I am so grateful for that invitation more than 10 years ago that forever changed my life and introduced me to some of the best music ever created. Enjoy, Addicts. ❤️
I'm Just Here for the PLAYLIST:
1. Salsaton (Salsa)- El Rubio Loco
2. Dura- Daddy Yankee
3. Mi Gente- J Balvin & Willy William
4. PROBLEMA- Daddy Yankee
5. Conteo- Don Omar
6. El Chico Del Apartamento 512- Selena
7. Follow The Leader- Wisin & Yandel feat Jennifer Lopez
8. Subeme La Radio- Enrique Iglesias feat Descemer Bueno & Zion & Lennox
9. Ven Conmigo- Daddy Yankee feat Prince Royce
10. Prrrum- Cosculluela
11. Baila Conmigo- Selena Gomez & Rauw Alejandro
12. Limbo- Daddy Yankee
13. Vivir Mi Vida- Marc Anthony