This year, Zumba in Cornwall celebrates 19 incredible years, and it’s hard to believe we’re just one year away from two decades of dancing together.
When I first started this journey, I wasn’t just teaching fitness classes…I was building a community. My motto has always been “Making Happy Shiny People.” For one hour, I want everyone who walks through those doors to put their minds on vacation mode, leave the stresses of everyday life behind, and simply enjoy the moment.
One of my favorite sayings is, “Don’t worry about your feet, just follow the beat.” Zumba has never been about being a perfect dancer. It’s about moving your body, smiling, laughing, and feeling the energy that comes from being surrounded by people who lift each other up.
Over the past 19 years, we’ve celebrated birthdays, milestones, and personal victories. We’ve welcomed newcomers, cheered each other on, and watched friendships grow that extend well beyond the dance floor. Some have been with me since the very beginning, while others are just discovering the joy of Zumba but every single person has helped make this community what it is today.
To everyone who has danced, laughed, sweated, and shared this journey with me—thank you. You are the reason we’ve been making moves for nearly two decades.
Here’s to 19 years of Happy Shiny People… and to many more years of following the beat together.
Can’t wait to see you all when we return in the Fall.
Christal Bowen, Zumba Instructor
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