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Booty Booty Booty Booty Rockin' Everywhere!

Monday, February 28th, 2011

You asked for more Booty and it’s back…The Return of Booty Boot Camp!

Join Just Dance Roanoke founder and Zumba Instructor, Sara Bremer and special guest Erica Butler of Queen City DanceOut! in a 2.5 hour instructional session and master class where you’ll learn the correct muscles and techniques behind the “Bootylicious” moves you see in your Zumba and Just Dance classes.

While the goal is to shake it like Shakira and bounce it like Beyonce – the class will actually maximize the effectiveness of your dance workouts!

When: Saturday, April 2nd, 2010 from 1-3:30p

Workshop will be held from 1-2:30p followed by a Master Class from 2:30-3:30p

Where: Gold’s Gym Cave Springs

Cost: $30 for Booty Boot Camp or $10 for Master Class Only

Spots will be limited to 45 in Booty Boot Camp with an additional 20 tickets sold for the Master Class.

Last time tickets sold out in 3 DAYS!

FAQ’s:

How do I reserve my spot?

Print off your BBC registration HERE. And bring it to ANY class that I teach at Golds or Brambleton Rec Center. Forms will not be accepted at the Gold’s Front Desk or at any classes not lead by Sara. This is to ensure that I don’t over book the workshop.

How can I pay?

Cash and checks are the only form of payment accepted and must be turned in with your registration. Checks can be made payable to Sara Bremer.

What if I register and can’t attend the workshop?

All workshop registrations are final sale regardless of circumstance. If you are unable to attend and would like to sell your spot to a class member, feel free to do so, but the responsibility falls on you to sell your ticket. Once you find someone to take your place, be sure to let Sara know via email: Sara@ZumbaBySara.com.

I’m dying for a Booty Shirt. How do I get my hands on one?

Limited edition Miss New Booty BBC shirts will be sold in addition to the workshop. You will have a choice of tanks or unisex tshirts. Orders are due NO LATER than March 19th. BBC  and Master Class participants receive 10% off BBC Apparel Orders. Print your order form off HERE.

Can’t wait to see you all in class this week!

xo,

Sara


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Support the Girls: The Best Sports Bras for Zumba

Monday, February 14th, 2011

With all the jumping, shaking and shimmying we do in class it’s important that we take care of “the girls” and keep them in check. I’m not blessed in that area, so I tend to be sporting cute Zumbawear deep v and halter bras, but I’ve been doing some research for my bigger busted women and here’s what I’ve found.

Image via Women’s Health

The site Big Bust Support suggests the following:

  • Don’t buy one that you have to pull on over your head. For one, they’re embarrassing to put on and second they will not offer you good support. If it’s stretchy enough to pull on over your head then it’s definitely not tight enough to hold you tight.
  • Look for a one that hooks in the front or the back.
  • It needs to be the right size to keep you held in tight. They tend to run smaller in size in order to do this. *It will feel tighter than you ever thought it should be.
  • Invest the time to find the right sized bra
  • Look for material that wicks away moisture. Nylon works great for this.
  • Also the material that makes up your bra should not be stretchy. Try stretching it with your hands. Look for strong fabric.
  • A good sports bra for big busts will probably be ugly. The uglier the better. You’re not trying to win beauty contests here, so it’s okay.
  • It needs to have lots of re-enforced fabric, extra wide bands, and full coverage cups. No one will see it anyway, but they will notice you if you have to dance with your hands supporting your chest. Now that looks funny *When you try it on, jump, move and dance. Make sure the girls stay put.

Big Bust Support recommends the Shock Absorber d+109 for women C,D and DD and Enell Sports Bra 100 for large breasted women (bigger than an E cup).

TITLE NINE: The site that a lot of my colleges recommended was Title Nine.  Their famous “Frog Bra” is not being made at this time, but there is an entire category called 3+ Barbells for larger busted women.

Let me know if you have any questions or recommendations for good supportive sports bras!

xo,

Sara

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Unconditional LOVE: Zumba for the SPCA

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Hello Ladies! I know my blogging has been a little lax lately, but I have been so busy and have so many fun and exciting tricks up my sleeve for 2011 and I can’t wait to share them all with you. With this being said, I won’t be posting my ALL my playlists from each and every class. But focusing my blog more on events, parties, training and links to fabulous things that will enhance your Zumba and fitness experiences.

This weekend we had a hugely successful event with Unconditional LOVE: Zumba for the RVSPCA!

We had 2 Zumba classes filled with AMAZING women shaking their booty for our furry friends. Both Gold’s Gym Members and Non-Members were able to participate in the event by donating to the RVSPCA. We were able to raise tons of food and goods for the RVSPCA including:

  • OVER 1000 lbs of Food
  • OVER $1000 in pet toys, beds and goods
  • $1245

Thanks to Gold’s Gym Cave Springs for hosting and everyone who donated and participated in this incredible event!

Unconditional LOVE: Zumba for the SPCA Playlist

Dynamite- Taio Cruz vs Lady Gaga
Fuego-Pitbull
Bottoms Up (feat. Nicki Minaj)- Trey Songz
Mi Chica Sexy- Alberto Flash
Alright (feat. Machel Montano)-  Pitbull
Jamaican Cumbia- Bachaco
Lose My Breath- Destiny’s Child
Shake – Pitbull & Ying Yang Twins
Booty Battle
Cachondea- Fruko y Sus Tesos
Crazy Little Thing Called Love- Brian Setzer Orchestra
Say Na Say Na- Tafreeh
Yeah! (Batuka Mix)- Djs Joao y Payasso
Prrrum (Remix)- Cosculluela & Wisin y Yandel
Pompis Pa’ Arriba-Malafe
Shawty Got Moves- Get Cool
Cupid -Amy Winehouse/ Fever- Peggy Lee

xo,
Sara

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ARE YOU READY?

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

One of the BEST things about Zumba class is that it doesn’t feel like a work out, right? It feels like a party! Where you hang out, dance with your friends, and getting a workout is the icing on the cake!

Although it may seem like I throw together a bunch of fun songs that I LOVE and feel like “performing” for you in class, the truth of the matter is that there is a method, and a magic, to my madness. There is a TON that goes into making the class feel like a party and still provide a safe and effective workout for your participants.

I learned a ton of my skills working with Angie Acosta, of Queen City DanceOut! in Charlotte, North Carolina where we worked together to grow and train a team of AMAZING instructors. Now I’m ready to start working with current instructors and training a new Zumba Army to shake up the fitness world in Roanoke, with the launch of Just Dance Roanoke, a dance inspired fitness company that I will be launching this spring!

Ahhhh! I can’t believe I just said it on the internet!

How do you know if you’re ready to start your path to training to become an instructor?

The truth is that you don’t. There is no set list of qualities that someone possesses that make them better than others. But a few questions to ask yourself:

  1. Do I LOVE (not like) but LOVE dance fitness?
  2. Do I have a desire to share this passion through teaching others?
  3. Why would I be a good instructor?
  4. What areas would I struggle in?
  5. Am I fit enough to make it through LEADING an entire class. This is not about shape or size, but level of fitness. (Sidebar- It is soooooo much harder to instruct class than it is to dance)
  6. Why would people want to take class from me?

Now what do I do?

Please know that this isn’t something that happens over night. It can take MONTHS to train, obtain the appropriate certifications and prepare for your first class. If after serious contemplation of the questions above you feel like you’re ready to enter the world of teaching, I would suggest the following:

  1. Get your booty into Zumba and any other dance inspired fitness class as OFTEN as possible. I can not stress this enough. Even after you have a certification…you can never stop learning!
  2. Look into getting a national group exercise certification and any necessary specialty certifications. (AFAA,  Zumba, etc.) This can be done before and/ or after the next step.
  3. Attend my MAKE IT A PARTY workshop, February 19th from 930a-430p, where I break down the in’s and out’s of creating a fun dance inspired fitness class. You must preregister by clicking the link here and getting your form to me ASAP.
  4. Get your booty BACK into class….OFTEN. Keep training. Keep learning. Keep growing.
  5. Take a look at the questions that you asked yourself when you started this journey. Reflect. Re-Answer. Keep growing. Keep learning.

Immediately following my MAKE IT A PARTY workshop I will be holding a short informational meeting about  Just Dance Roanoke, the new dance inspired fitness company I am about to launch this spring. I would LOVE to have you join me if you are interested. Please note, anyone who is going to look to join Just Dance Roanoke, must have attended the MAKE IT A PARTY before they will be taken on as a trainee or instructor.

Please email me with ANY questions: sara@zumbabysara.com.

I have been working on this idea from the moment I began THINKING of moving to Roanoke. I’m so excited to start to share it and have you be a part of it!

Look forward to seeing you all in class soon!

xo,

Sara

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It's Official!

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

Remember back in August when I introduced you to my ZBS assistant, Erin Fogarty? Well, she’s moving on to bigger and better things…let me now introduce you to my AMAZING friend and Zumba Instructor, Erin Fogarty!

Erin spent a day with Zumba Education Specialist, Loretta Bates, in Cary, NC and now has her license to teach Zumba Fitness! Her first official weekly class begins this Wednesday at 5:30am. Go shake your booty with Erin and get hump day started off on the right foot!


Just Dance: Erin’s Choice~Monday, January 10th

Raise Your Glass- P!nk
MOVE SHAKE DROP – DJ LAZ
Give It to You-Eve featuring Sean Paul
El Cepillo- Fulanito
Sabor a Melao (Remix)- Daddy Yankee
Hips Don’t Lie / Bamboo- Shakira
Prrrum (Remix)-Cosculluela & Wisin y Yandel
Lagartija Azul- Fonseca
Jai Ho- A.R. Rahman
Candyman- Christina Aguilera
Elevator (feat. Timbaland)- Flo Rida
Mi Chica Sexy- Alberto Flash
Yeah! (Batuka Mix)- Djs Joao y Payasso
Shake (Album Version-  Pitbull & Ying Yang Twins
Turn Your Lights Down Low – Bob Marley & Lauryn Hill

Zumba: Lisa’s Birthday~Tuesday, January 11th

Dynamite-Taio Cruz vs Lady Gaga
Fuego- Pitbull
Stereo Love- Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina
Date la Vuelta- Principal
El Cepillo-Fulanito
Chico Snap – ZUMBA MEGA MIX
Alright (feat. Machel Montano)- Pitbull
Yeah! (Batuka Mix)- Djs Joao y Payasso
Prrrum (Remix)-Cosculluela & Wisin y Yandel
Jamaican Cumbia- Bachaco
Shawty Got Moves-  Get Cool
Beware of the Boys- Panjabi MC
Sabor a Melao (Remix)-Barrio Fino Daddy Yankee
Pompis Pa’ Arriba (Clean)- Malafe
Mueve la Colita- Soca Boys
Booty Battle- Dance de Creu
Giving Him Something He Can Feel-  En Vogue

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JDJS: My Personal Goals

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

I hope all of you had a safe and exciting launch into 2011. It seems like just a few weeks ago, I was beginning my transition into Roanoke and trying to find a job teaching Zumba Fitness.  Less than one year later, I am teaching 5 classes a week and have an amazing group of participants. I’m so thankful for the community that we have built and I can only hope for it to continue to grow into 2011.

I love seeing the growth of our Just Dance Jump Start group and I would LOVE for you to share with me your goals and resolutions for 2011, no matter how big or small.  As promised, here are my resolutions for 2011.

Personal: Choose Happy.

  • Choose Happy. This has been my resolution for the past few years and it’s treated me well, so I am going to resolve to continue this motto.
  • Get my days started earlier. I LOVE sleep, but I hate to rush. I often find myself rushing in the mornings because I fail to give myself enough time because I have hit the snooze button a zillion times. In 2011 I resolve to start my days earlier.
  • Try something NEW once a month. Whether it’s a new food, a class, a hike…Just something NEW!
  • Get on a budget and SAVE more money.
  • Read more books. I have been spending more and more of my time on the computer or in front of the television. I would love to get back into making time for reading.

Professional: Siemens

  • Be more on top of my administrative tasks. I LOVE meeting with customers, but I HATE office work. I tend to procrastinate my admin work, like expense reports, time sheets, call logs, etc. I resolve to get better.

Professional: Zumba by Sara/ Just Dance Roanoke

  • Work to grow a strong community of participants that help to enrich their lives and the lives of those in their community through dance inspired fitness.
  • Work to grow a strong community of  Dance Fitness Instructors. I’m so excited for these BIG Plans…more to come soon!

Health/Fitness: Strong and Sexy in 2011

  • Complete Whole30 in the month of January and keep up healthy eating choices throughout the year. If you want in, check out the ZBS Whole30 Guide.
  • Continue to have health and fitness as a priority.
  • In 2010, I started to add strength training in my weekly workout schedule. I have grown to LOVE the feeling of being strong. This year I have 2 strength goals. (More on this to come too!)
  1. Deadlift twice my body weight.
  2. Complete GRACE (30 Clean and Jerks) at the Crossfit Prescribed weight of 95lbs.

WOW…from the looks of things I have my hands full in 2011, but they say that the best way to reach your goals is to talk about them and put a plan of action into place.

Let’s Jump Start 2011 together!

We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day. -Edith Lovejoy Pierce

xo,

Sara

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Just Dance Jump Start 2011

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

When I made the decision to move to Roanoke in 2010, I had NO IDEA that Zumba By Sara would grow into the AMAZING community of women the way that it has.  This year has been filled with so much joy and excitement for me, I think that we need to keep the momentum going into 2011. So how do we do this???  With a Just Dance Jump Start 2011 of course!

So how do we get involved?

  1. Join the FACEBOOK Page for Just Dance Jump Start 2011.
  2. Write your GOALS for 2011 on the wall. ALL of them, not just your fitness goals. We need to help each other stay accountable.
  3. Download the Just Dance Jump Start Calender here, and use it to track your goals…don’t get discouraged. Franklin Covey says, “It takes 21 days to form a habit.” DON’T GIVE UP!
  4. Throughout the month of January, we will be having “Clean” girls nights and activities that will help us hold each other accountable and encourage us to keep reaching higher!

Want to take it to the next level with a detoxing food challenge?

  1. Still Join the Just Dance Jumpstart 2011 FACEBOOK Page.
  2. Check out Whole9′s Whole30 Challange.
  3. Download our ZBS Whole30 Guide!
  4. Keep checking back for Blog Posts, Facebook posts and classes for Recipients!

Hold tight…later this week I will be sharing with you my personal goals for 2011! Can’t wait to start 2011 with all of you! Amazing things are going to be coming down the pipeline and I can’t WAIT to share them with you!

xo,

Sara

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Merry Christmas from ZBS

Saturday, December 25th, 2010

We just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for all of their support this holiday season. All of the classes this week were filled with tons of dancing vixens and amazing energy. A huge thanks to everyone who donated coats and warm weather gear to the Roanoke Area Ministries. There were so many coats that Patsy Wallace, owner of Gold’s, could barely fit them all into her Jeep! Take a look…

Not only was the entire back full, but the back seat and front seat too!


She said that the RAM house was so grateful for the donations and that there were well over 100 people there who were so thankful to have the coats during this cold holiday. You continue to awe me with your love and generosity. We are so lucky to have the opportunity to have such an amazing community of Zumba fanatics!

Merry Christmas!

Love,

Sara and Erin

PS- Be sure to check back next week for our New Year’s Challenge!

Zumba at Golds: 12/23

Last Christmas 2010- X-Mas Allstars
Oh Santa!-  Mariah Carey
Give It to You- Single Eve featuring Sean Paul
El Tratra- Latinos La Banda Del Caribe
Los Campeones de la Salsa- Willy Chirino
Prrrum (Remix) – Cosculluela & Wisin y Yandel
Jamaican Cumbia- Bachaco
Tic Tic Tac-  Generation Latina
Baby Come Back- Magic Juan
Shake- Pitbull & Ying Yang Twins
Boro Boro (Radio Edit)- Arash
Hace Tiempo- Fonseca
Pompis Pa’ Arriba (Clean)- Malafe
Mas Maiz- N.O.R.E.
(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life- Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
Winter Song- Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson

Zumba at Golds: 12/24

Last Christmas 2010- X-Mas Allstars
Oh Santa!- Mariah Carey
Press It Up-  Sean Paul
El Cepillo- ulanito
Alright (feat. Machel Montano) – Pitbull
Amarte Es Un Problema- Charlie Cruz
Prrrum (Remix) -  Cosculluela & Wisin y Yandel
Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)- A. R. Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls
Tambourine-  Eve
Jamaican Cumbia-  Bachaco
Tusty- Blaxx
Calimeño- Zona Prieta
Mas Que Nada- Sergio Mendes
Tu No Eres para Mí-  Fanny Lu
Dejale Caer To’ El Peso- Yomo
Shawty Got Moves- Get Cool
Baby, It’s Cold Outside-  Glee Cast

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Just Dance: Holiday Coat Drive

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

It’s always hard during the holiday season to make time for yourself. I know that we have been shouting this from the rooftops all season, but it’s so important to keep fitness in your schedule. I was so impressed to see all of you who came out Monday night to support the Roanoke Area Ministries Coat Drive at Gold’s.  We got a TON of coats and warm weather gear! Thank you to those of you that came out.

Don’t forget, we’re going to do it again! Here are the details:

When: Thursday, Dec 23rd at 630PM and Friday, December 24th at 930AM.

Where: Gold’s Gym on 419

What to Bring: A new or gently used coat drive for the RAM House. Or warm weather gear.

Who: Anyone and EVERYONE! Non members can attend class for FREE with a donation.

Perks: Aside from getting to attend class for FREE, anyone who brings a donation will get a coupon for 10% off Zumbawear. Also, I will do a drawing for a FREE Zumba Tank of choice. :)

Bring a friend or family member and get your Zumba on with us one last time before you stuff your face with cookies!!!

Also, go to my FACEBOOK page to request your favorites for class!

PS- My MOM will be in class with me!!! I can’t wait! :)

Playlist from Just Dance: Holiday Coat Drive:

Last Christmas 2010- X-Mas Allstars
Oh Santa!- Mariah Carey
Church-  T-Pain
Ay Chico- Pitbull
Lagartija Azul-  GCI Fonseca
Baby Come Back- Magic Juan
Prrrum (Remix)-  Cosculluela & Wisin y Yandel
I Can Transform Ya = Lil Wayne & Chris Brown
All I Want for Christmas Is You- Mariah Carey
Dance de Creu- AKA Booty Battle
Rompe (En Directo)-  Daddy Yankee
Jamaican Cumbia- Bachaco
Candyman- Christina Aguilera
Shawty Got Moves – Get Cool
Get Me Bodied – Beyoncé
Santa Baby – Victoria Hart

Playlist from BRC Zumba: 12/21

Last Christmas 2010- X-Mas Allstars
Oh Santa!- Mariah Carey
Drop It Low- Ester Dean & Chris Brown
Mi Chica Sexy- Alberto Flash
Alright (feat. Machel Montano)- Pitbull
Tu Amor me Hace Bien – Marc Anthony
Prrrum (Remix) – Cosculluela & Wisin y Yandel
Candyman- Christina Aguilera
Te Mondo Flores- Fonseca
Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)-  Shakira
All I Want for Christmas Is You- Mariah Carey
Yeah! (Batuka Mix)-  Calorcito de Verano Djs Joao y Payasso
Shawty Got Moves – Get Cool
Baby Come Back-  Magic Juan
(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life- Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
Baby, It’s Cold Outside-  Glee Cast

In case I don’t see some of you, have a very Merry Christmas!

xo,
Sara

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Get Your Sexy On…Santa Baby Style

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

When I first moved to Roanoke last March, I had 2 huge problems: 1. I had no where to teach Zumba 2. I need to dance like people need to breathe. I heard about Brickhouse Boudoir.  The FLIRT series was awesome and I met a few new friends. The studio closed for renovations and has recently reopened is even more sultry than ever! This weekend a few friends of mine from Zumba and I attended the Santa Baby Chair Dance workshop and it was smokin’ hot. Amanda never lets me down!

For more information on how to “Get Your Sexy On”, sign up for the BHB emails here. I hear January will bring some sexy Burlesque dancing! I can’t wait!

Just Dance: Shake it Like Shakira 12/6

Loba-Shakira
Lo Hecho Está Hecho- Shakira
Give It to You- Eve featuring Sean Paul
Mi Chica Sexy- Alberto Flash
Tambourine-  Eve
Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)- A. R. Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls
Beautiful Liar- Beyonce & Shakira
Magalenha- Sergio Mendes
Mas Maiz -  N.O.R.E.
Calimeño – Zona Prieta
Aja Sonyea- Unknown???
Hips Don’t Lie / Bamboo- Shakira
Lose My Breath-  Destiny’s Child
Simarik- Tarkan
Say Na Say Na-Tafreeh
Alguien- CuCu Diamantes
Fever- Peggy Lee

Just Dance: Total Request Monday 12/13

The Time (Dirty Bit)-  Black Eyed Peas
Church- T-Pain
Tambourine- Eve
Alright (feat. Machel Montano)-  Pitbull
Turn Me On- Kevin Lyttle
Shake (Album Version)-  Pitbull & Ying Yang Twins
Que Te Pica- Notch
Shake Your Pom Pom- Missy Elliott
Mas Que Nada- Sergio Mendes
Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)-  A. R. Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls
Girlfriend (Remix) Ft. Lil’ Mama- Avril Lavigne
Gasolina- Daddy Yankee
Elevator (feat. Timbaland)-  Flo Rida
Tusty – Blaxx
Low-Flo Rida ft. T-Pain
If I Ever Fall In Love (Original Acapella)- Shai

Brambleton Rec Center Zumba: 12/14

Calle Ocho (75,Brazil Street)- Pitbull Warm Up
Work (feat. Missy Elliott)- Ciara Warm Up
Walk Like This- Run D.M.C. Vs Aerosmith Vs MIMS Toning Warm Up
La Reina de la Pista-  Oro Solido Merengue
La Burrita- Fruco y sus Tesos Salsa
Crazy Little Thing Called Love-  Brian Setzer Orchestra Swing
Shake- Pitbull & Ying Yang Twins Reggaeton/ Latin Pop
Beware of the Boys- Panjabi MC Bhangra
Tu No Eres para Mí- Dos Fanny Lu Quebradita
Te Mondo Flores- Fonseca Cumbia
Everything I Can’t Have- Robin ThickeSalsa
Freeze (feat. Chris Brown) – T-Pain Pop
Dejale Caer To’ El Preso- Yomo Reggaeton
Magalenha- Sergio Mendes Samba
Shawty Got Moves -Get Cool Hip Hop
Boy With A Coin- Iron & Wine (530p Class)/ If I Ever Fall In Love (Original Acapella)- Shai (645p Class) Cool Down

****No class tonight 12/16 at Gold’s due to snow! See you Monday!

xo,

Sara

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