Meet the Zumba Instructors

PATRICIA

Boss Girl at Happy Fitness

and is a Happy-Go-Getter.

She finds joy in group fitness.  ZUMBA became her passion. Patricia lost 70 lbs with a healthy diet and Zumba. Patricia enjoys sharing her love of group fitness and Zumba with others. 

Patricia became a Zumba Instructor in 2012 and is licensed in many Zumba formats: Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Strong Nation, etc. ASFA Aqua Fitness certification.

Her happiness is infectious.

Patricia speaks French & English.

Get happy with Patricia and her handpicked crew of instructors.

SONNY

Zumba Instructor

Sonny (Sonja) was born and raised in Munich, Germany, and moved to the US in high school.  She grew up taking dance classes of various styles and has always been passionate about exercise, nutrition, and physical and mental health. 

 Her interest in Latin culture and music started in college when she spent a summer in Guadalajara, Mexico. While living with a Mexican family, she also had the opportunity to learn some Spanish and take Latin dance and Flamenco classes.  

Sonny always wanted to get her Zumba instructor license but never felt it was the right time.  Being a recent breast cancer survivor and meeting Patricia pushed her in the right direction.  She felt that life was too short to have regrets, so she got licensed in 2022.  Now she is excited to help spread the joy of Zumba as it truly makes her heart dance. Aside from being a Zumba enthusiast, and advocate for breast cancer education, she holds a Masters Degree in Psychology and an MBA.  

Sonny speaks German and English.

PAM

 Zumba Instructor 

Pam has always led an active lifestyle. In 2013, she discovered Zumba in Patricia's first class at The Dance Source.  Pam has also taken classes in other Zumba styles, including Strong, Sentao, Aqua, and Toning, and regularly participates in Strength and Barre classes. 

In March 2024, Pam became a licensed Zumba instructor to challenge herself and share her passion for it with others!

Pam is a rare Arizona native and has a BA and MA in Education.