08/06/2026
It's the 5 year Anniversary of my return to teaching face to face classes after the big C (and I don't mean Covid, although that too...)
So first and foremost it's only right to once again say a huge THANK YOU to all those who supported us through the dark times and have stayed loyal or joined us since.
That first day back I played some very personal and appropriate tunes, but the warm up track was particularly significant.
Anyone remember what it was? Extra Zumba points if you do!
If you're in class tonight you'll have a little trip down memory lane...
Zumba 💚
I taught my first live, studio, face to face Zumba class tonight in 18 months.
Not gonna lie, it was a bit nerve wracking, but the nerves were gone in seconds.
Back in my happy place, doing what I love.
There were plenty of times last year when I thought I would never do this again, that I couldn't, that I didn't want to. Seeing beyond the Cancer, Chemo and pain seemed impossible. It was about surviving in the moment. The future would hopefully follow. You definitely go into survival mode and every bit of your energy - physically and mentally, goes into getting from one day to the next.
But gradually the darkness lifted and eventually the old magic began to come back. It was a slow process and taking your time is sometimes the hardest part, especially as you start to feel like you again and you want to get back to your previous self in an instant, but your body holds you back.
Tonight that old self did reappear and I haven't seen it in a long time. I was worried it might not still be there - I'm not the same person I was 18 months ago. I mean, I am to some extent, but a lot of me has gone (quite literally!!) or changed.
But I can honestly say it was joyous.
When those happy hormones kick in you're in another world - in my case, the place that I love, that makes everything else disappear. It's all-consuming in the best possible way. Surrounded by smiling faces - everyone wrapped up in the music, in the movements, in the atmosphere. These are AMAZING people who have stuck by me when we had to make lots of changes, when I couldn't teach, who supported my Team, who were incredibly loyal, who were the reason I came back, who made coming back a reality. I will never be able to thank them enough.
I loved EVERYTHING about tonight.
There is no better therapy
