Laura Ybarra is an Ambassador for VIBE and a MixxedFit Master Educator in Tucson, AZ. Laura began her dance fitness journey in 2016 as a Zumba Instructor. She then began to explore other formats that included Strong by Zumba and MixxedFit. She went to her first ever Mixxedfit class as well as her completion of Instructor training in 2017, with former National Trainer Ryan Grovey. Laura was very intrigued by the format and after attempting other formats in her area she finally found her niche and loved the concept of being people-inspired while serving the community.
MixxedFit has brought a renewed spirit and greater purpose to Laura’s life, health, and social interactions. She is known to “Wing It” in class by asking her students for last minute song requests and conducts a toning song without any practice and pushes them to their limits.
• Laura’s Platform: Suicide Prevention and Awareness •
Laura is passionate about community-based fitness and wellness to help empower marginalized communities. In particular, Laura has provided free Mixxedfit classes at the local parks and volunteers her time by conducting numerous community events which includes: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Break the Silence ovarian cancer, Autism Society of Southern Arizona, Habitat for Humanity, Pink Fund, as well as attending other local events within the community by other fitness formats.
• It’s Laura’s’ mission as Master Educator to push people to their fitness limits and inspiring them to never give up because like she says it only takes one. Furthermore, she continues to pursue other certifications to grow her knowledge in Dance Fitness.