Free Zumba Party Events In SM SUPERMALLS

A lot of people may be wondering how I get to spend the time and learn about the upcoming Zumba events especially the ones that are free. Resourcefulness, creativity and  discipline all played a big part in doing so simply because once you are passionate in a certain idea, a sport or what ever you believed in, you will always find ways to do it and even take the next step by inspiring others on how it all started and share what can be gained from it all.

Way back May 2007, I had handled a gym membership account which was the first of its kind in the Philippines. I was part of the Retention Team whose task was mainly retaining customers before they finally decide to terminate their contracts. That was when I first heard of ZUMBA which was already gaining recognition not only in the US but in other parts of the world as well. I was not really interested because my life was not that toxic then and perhaps because when our company had a sports fest in BGC, I had joined a hip hop class and wall climbed which I had finished with no difficulty and took that as a hint that I was still fit and healthy. It was when I decided to move to a financial account that things started to become different. I had learned the hard way that it was not just the account per se that was challenging but the metrics and schedules as well.That was also the time I started to blog which became a creative outlet until I joined my first fun run and met a team mate who used to be a gym buff and was slowly starting to spend time again getting fit. That was when we started heading for BGC after our shift and even agreed to meet during weekends. Needless to say, this team mate of mine became my fitness buddy.

When a free Zumba Class had been held at our company's Game Room two years ago, my buddy and I both joined even if that would mean we have to wait for another hour after our shift. That was officially my first Zumba class and there I had learned that the steps were not really challenging and because I had started to have an active lifestyle, I had the stamina to finish it still wanting for more. Not only that, during rainy days where I could not run and joined the aero class at the park I get to do the Zumba at home instead. Since I wanted to know more about it so I could share it with others, that prompted me to write a post about how it all started and even added a video where the Colombian dancer,choreographer and fitness instructor Alberto"Beto"Perez who discovered Zumba was in it. 

Since then, I have looked for ways on how I could dance the Zumba and grab the chance each time my schedule permits. I have browsed social networking sites such as facebook which have helped a lot in getting updated about the upcoming events that are accessible and more importantly, ones that are free and will not cost you a hefty amount to join. So far I had been very lucky and met a few ZINs or Zumba instructors along the way and I feel it is about time to share this great chance of getting fit by just simply going to the nearest SM Supermall near you. It may be just less than a month before school starts but we all are in a lucky treat because some of the events will extend until June.

So for all Zumba enthusiasts or those who are simply curious what the fuss is all about, click your mouse and visit Sharmaine Templado's website who is a Licensed Zumba Fitness Instructor. Head on the Events Section  and brace yourself for all the free Zumba parties that you can join. Below are just a sample of them. 

 ZIN  Shari with her ZIN sister Lal will be at the SM MOA events 

These are just some of the awesome events heading your way which are available almost every day until the second week of June. So why don't you do yourself a favor and meet your friends, bring your families or if you want simply observe but do not hesitate to join in and do some dancing and grooving as you start your way to heath and fitness by getting a taste of Zumba , all the way. 

It pays to get updated so every now and then , visit  facebook or twitter to learn about upcoming free Zumba Events in SM Supermalls near you.  

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Celebrating Mother's Day At SM Aura Premier's MOMS LIVE.LOVE.PARTY

More than a week ago, my two daughters, Selena & Sidney have joined me  at SM Aura Premier in celebrating Mother's Day at the MOMS LIVE.LOVE.PARTY  which was a Zumba Fitness Party event dedicated not just for moms but for the other members of the family as well. We arrived at the SAMSUNG HALL before 10 am and the very pretty Zin Krisitie Bonifacio immediately met us before we got registered. Since she was busy talking with the other Zumba enthusiasts, I only got to introduce my daughters and sadly we did not have the chance to grab a picture with her. My autistic daughter Sidney was so excited to register and get inside because it will be her first time to attend a Zumba party. So when we  got our tickets together with our loot bags, I immediately reminded her to thank and greet the kind woman "A Happy Mother's Day" which was reciprocated by a warm smile and the same Mother's Day greeting as well.

before the party started

Once we were inside the Samsung Hall, a gift giving to some kids from Quezon City coming from Mrs. Globe Philippines and Solane which were some of the sponsors for the event was being made. There was also a short game where the contestants of Mrs Globe Philippines also joined. I thought then that they were just there for the gift giving but when Zin Madelle Paltu-Ob, the party's host acknowledge their presence and mentioned that they will be joining the Zumba Party, that explained why they were dressed in comfy clothes and rubber shoes. What more, their respective husbands and kids were there to join the party which was going to be a 90 minute work out. So when the stage was all set, the dancing and the grooving had begun.

With my daughters, Sidney and Selena

There were five pairs of Mother/daughter team and one Mother/son team on the stage who served as instructors for the whole 90 minute party.The audience also got to know Mrs. Florian Enriquez who was the sexy and fit mom to both Madelle and Kristie. We also learned that it was Florian's birthday the day before and even sang her a short Happy birthday before the party ended. It was great seeing all the Moms dance together with their kids. Of course, my kids got to join me as well on the dance floor that is why we only had very few pictures to share from the event. Besides it was not really easy catching one's breath in a non stop Zumba party just to grab some pictures. 

On the Dance Floor 

Into the Groove

Just enough time to wipe one's sweat before the next routine

Did I stop and take a short break in between the dancing and the grooving? Of course not. When I am dancing or even while running I do not bring a towel. A bottle of water or energy drink is enough to keep me going. Besides I find it hard to catch up with the dance steps once I stop. Good thing SM Aura provided extra bottles of water and another giant fan to cool up the place because we could no longer feel that we were in an air conditioned auditorium. We just got lost with all the dancing, that even some of the dads joined us as well and we did not even notice that the 90 minute party was nearing its end. 

To say that I had enjoyed myself was an understatement and I have a feeling such event will have a repeat performance next year. Heck, it would be great if it is going to be a yearly thing. Every body especially Moms deserve  some dancing and grooving each time they get a chance. It is a great way to de stress and get fit as well. Moreover, it is one creative way where you can bond with your families and spend Mother's differently, just what like I did.

The LIVE LOVE PARTY is visiting other parts of the country to share the love and promote the benefits of Zumba, making it accessible and affordable for  everybody. For updates please visit their facebook page or follow them at twitter.com. You might be surprised that the next town or city that they will visit happens to be yours. So what are you waiting for? Join us as we LIVE. LOVE. PARTY !

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MOMS LIVE.LOVE.PARTY at SM AURA PREMIER this MOTHER ' S DAY

Mom, Mama, Mother. Inay, Nanay, Inang. Mudra, Mujay, Mader. 

We all call them differently yet the meaning is but one and the same. It was one of the first words that we had been taught to say out loud, where the mere sound of it was rewarded by her kiss, her embrace that was not too tight to suffocate but just enough to comfort and forget one's pain and where the memories of childhood all come back again the minute we call her name.

When I was a kid I thought Mother's day was but an ordinary one. I could still recall when such day started to matter and that was the first Mother's day that my family had without my Dad.Though we were not a family of grand celebrations and lavish meals, a simple token like a card or a book with a dedication on it was enough for my Mom to make her day. 

When I started having kids, motherhood and it's meaning had changed  accordingly and as my kids had gotten older, my life's purpose too became clearer. And now as a Mom for 21 years and whose own Mom had more health issues, complications and confinements compared to others, I realized that I owe it to my kids to take care of myself and well being. Though some people may say that health is the last thing that one should think of once you become a parent, the knowledge that we should listen to our bodies' need for rest and recreation can never be denied because the minute we become deaf to such signs will eventually lead to unproductive days of stress and health problems.Thus it is very important especially for mothers to channel such negativity by creatively looking for practical ways to exercise that is not too strenuous and where the routines are easy to follow. Good thing there is Zumba where you not only get to dance but exercise those tired muscles while having a good time. And since Mother's Day is just a week away, an upcoming event specifically dedicated for mothers will again be held at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier. I am referring to LIVE.LOVE.PARTY MOM WOW which is a Zumba fitness party this coming Mother's Day.

Presented by KARL EDWARD INTERNATIONAL in cooperation with Mrs. Philippines Globe, this Mother's Day special event will be held on May 11th, at SAMSUNG HALL in SM AURA PREMIER, the same venue where the successful LIVE.LOVE.PARTY.TROPICAL STYLE was held last April 27th. And even if it will be a day dedicated for mothers,  other members of the family are also encourage to join. What more you have until May 10th to take advantage of the Early Bird Rate of Php400  and for those who are not able to make it on the cut off date, can still register for Php 500 on May 11th which is the event day itself, at the front door of Samsung Hall in SM AURA PREMIER. 

We all have our unique ways in celebrating Mother's Day with our families. It can be a grand get together at home, a sumptuous meal at a fancy restaurant or even an out of town or out of the country travel. This Mother's Day, I will be one of those mothers who will spend the morning, doing the Zumba, dancing and grooving like the others. What more I will have one my daughters join me at the party and if I am lucky , another daughter to document the event. I chose to celebrate and start that day differently because I want my kids  to witness and understand that the reasons why I dance and exercise is because I want to live longer for them. I want them to remember that each time I clap, step and wave is an added hope of a healthier life which I want them to cherish and look back as one of the fondest memories when I am already old and gray. 

For ticket inquiries, please visit livelovepartyinternational.com. You could also visit and like their facebook page  for updates or follow them @ twitter.com/weliveloveparty.

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