Personally and professionally, Ellie has always found her niche in things creative. Her
passion for dance began to flourish with her first ballet and tap lessons at a local dance
studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona when she was four years old! She spent her entire
childhood happily attending dance classes, performing, and competing with local dance
studios. Her dance education was put on halt as she moved on to the University of Arizona
in pursuit of a career in Visual Art & Interior Design.
Ellie discovered Zumba® Fitness in 2009 and was instantly hooked! Like a breath of fresh
air, she credits this fitness program with saving her happiness at a time when not much
seemed to motivate her to move or smile. Her mother encouraged her to take her first
Zumba® class, and for this, she is forever grateful! There is nothing more satisfying than
being able to just let loose, have fun, and dance! As a result of participating in classes,
and meeting new people, she regained her confidence, improved her mental health, and
lost weight! Inspired to share her experience and love for dance while motivating others,
she became a licensed instructor in February 2010. In 2014, she was selected as a Zumba®
Jammer for the Reggaeton Rhythm. Though she has since resigned this position, it was
incredible working with fellow instructors teaching fresh and useable choreography that
they could immediately bring to their own classes.
Ellie’s continued passion for Zumba® is truly a result of meeting so many wonderful people
and creating such fun memories over the years; it has expanded her horizons by
opening doors to new opportunities and positive relationships. She has been a loyal
participant and Zumba® instructor for over 10 years now, and she absolutely loves being
part of something bigger than herself. She looks forward to sharing the dance floor with you!