Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Jones-Delia.
Hi Jennifer, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’m Jennifer Jones-Delia, and I live in Indialantic, FL. I’ve been a ZIN™ Member (professional Zumba Instructor Network) since Jul 2010 and I absolutely love teaching Zumba classes! The reason is simple: Every class flies by and one is left with tons of positive energy! I am currently licensed to teach Zumba. Before leading my own classes, I took Zumba for many years and absolutely fell in love with it. It helped me through both of my pregnancies to stay in shape and meet friends. I always knew that I wanted to get into the fitness industry somehow, and once I fell in love with Zumba and realized I could lead classes without verbal cues, it was magic!
During the Covid-19 pandemic, I had to start teaching my classes virtually; otherwise, my students and I would have no Zumba. Initially, I led classes using Zoom until Zumba developed their very own streaming virtual platform made just for Zumba, and I still use it now for those students who haven’t come back to in-person class or who are out of state and want to continue my classes. Being able to simultaneously stream my classes virtually via a link (no app required), anyone can join in from home, even if you live in a different part of the country or world!
If you join my class, I guarantee you will have a blast! There are no membership fees at the studio I teach at. DANCE TRANCE INC. Studio is a facility unlike any other. It is more like a boutique for dance. My class is a no judgement zone and is a class designed for everyone. My participants become friends and part of our Zumba family. We celebrate birthdays, friendship and health through Zumba.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Definitely not smooth. People doubted me. I had to practice many songs and attend many conventions, and classes and jams in order to become confident enough to lead my own classes. I had to get my first job at a gym that I was a member of and convince people to take my class. I moved often in order to figure out where I best fit. Sometimes the gym I taught at didn’t run things as I would run them, so I ended up leaving and branching out on my own. I would rent out dance studios in order to teach my class. I had to move multiple times due to various reasons. I had to convince my Zumba participants to stay with me through 6 different moves. Some have been with me from the start! It is such a rewarding, fun job!
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a Zumba instructor and I teach three classes a week: MWF at 8:45 am. I am an independent contractor at a dance studio in Melbourne, FL, known as Dance Trance of Melbourne Studio. I am most proud of teaching for 10+ years and being part of a fitness platform that works and is loved my millions for over 20 years all over the world! I have had participants with me for years and my family continues to grow along the way. I go the extra mile to make sure everyone is comfortable and not judged when they join my class. We go out for coffee and breakfast sometimes after class. We do social things outside of class. I am always on time and reliable for people who need a workout three times a week.
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
Advertise my class times and location. Sometimes I hold charity classes so advertising for that would be helpful.
Pricing:
- 7.00 per class drop in rate
- 6 classes for $36
- 12 classes for $65
- Unlimited monthly zumba for $50
- 1st Class is FREE
Contact Info:
- Email: jjonesdelia@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.zumba.com/en-US/profile/jennifer-jones-delia/76934
- Instagram: zumba_with_jenn/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennzparty
