Like so many of her regular students, Zumba instructor Tasha once struggled to fit exercise into her busy schedule. She never looked forward to the 45 minutes of every morning in which she forced herself to speed-walk uphill or jog on the treadmill.

That all changed, however, once she discovered Zumba. With its infectious Latin dance grooves and energetic movements, Zumba convinced Tasha that fitness could be an enjoyable part of the day. Today, she spreads her passion for Zumba with group classes, during which she calls out dance steps on a microphone and leads her students with visual cues. All of her classes take place at ATA Martial Arts, where comfy mats allow dancers to kick off their shoes if they feel like it.