This Is Where It All Begins!

So this is where it all begins.  While that statement is not entirely true, today I begin my journey to Zumba for Life.  Zumba for Life was born just about two months ago.  As co-chair to the Bergen Beach, Mill Basin & Marine Park Relay for Life https://www.facebook.com/BergenBeach1?ref=hl I was trying to come up with some uniquely fabulous way to Kick-Off our 2013 fundraising season for the American Cancer Society.  I had just finished viewing a music video by my friend Donnie Klang from MTV's Making The Band for a song he had written called Zumba Tonight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CbWraAzO28.  The song was kind of catchy and I remembered everyone having fun with Zumba at our first Relay For Life this past summer and well.....Zumba for Life was born.  On top of that, we had just attended a regional meeting for ACS where the weekend theme was RELAY BIG IN 2013. So since it had to be big I decided that not only would we Zumba for our Relay for Life Kick-Off, but we would try to set the world record for the largest indoor Zumba class at our Kick-Off.  Our committee went full speed with the idea.  We created a Zumba For Life Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/events/282940285139192/   and the buzz hasn't slowed since. Great idea right?

Well, just today we were talking about our event which will take place on January 6th at the Brooklyn Aviator Sports Complex at 3159 Flatbush Avenue from 2 to 4, when it occurred to me.  How would it look if the guy who organized this record attempt couldn't do a Zumba class.  After all, I'm all about credibility.  The only problem is I am nowhere near Zumba ready.  I have never even taken a Zumba Class.  I can't dance. I'm not over the hill but I can see the top of it.  Plus, I've been gearing up my physique to play Santa Claus at my annual cookie swap!

I decided then and there, that  I will spend the next several weeks getting Zumba ready!  And since it is all about the buzz I will blog my efforts.  I will visit each of my participating certified Zumba instructors to take their classes, to get to know them, to get their tips and advice, to take some pictures and even some video, and then share it all with you! Good or bad (probably more bad) pretty or ugly (probably more ugly) I will let you accompany me on my journey to have at least some credibility on Zumba For Life day.

So stay tuned. Follow my blog. Join us on Facebook. Join us on Zumba For Life day.  Help us set the world record.  Help us raise some money for the American Cancer Society. Join me in creating a world with more birthdays!  It can be a lot of fun to be all in, so come along with me!