Cindy

Dawn

As a student of Pilates, Cindy gained so much that she decided to share the benefits with others by becoming an instructor. She has been teaching Mat Pilates since 2005 and received her certifications from the Physical Mind Institute and Balanced Body University.

“Pilates is the key to aging well and staying healthy.”

After taking a Zumba class three years ago, Dawn was hooked. She became certified in January of 2009 and has been teaching in the area since then. She is certified in Zumba Basic 1, Zumba Basic 2, Zumba Toning and Zumba Gold. She also is AAFA Group Exercise certified.

“I feel very fortunate to have found Zumba. It is a great feeling going to a job that makes you happy every day.”

Erin

Lissette

After watching a Zumba class and loving it, Erin became a certified instructor. A lifelong resident of Northbrook, she’s been teaching Zumba and Zumba Gold for two and a half years and is also Group Ex Certified through AFAA, Turbo Kick (cardio-kickboxing) and CPR/AED trained.

“I hope to see you at one of my high-energy, fantastically fun classes.”

Coming from a Latin background, Lissette has been dancing the Salsa, Merengue and Mambo almost as long as she has been walking. Lissette fell in love with Zumba in November of 2010. When she discovered she could dance and exercise at the same time, she was captivated. Since obtaining her Zumba license in May, she has devoted her spare time to bringing Zumba to as many people as she can reach

“one happy beat at a time.”

Margaret

Alison

Margaret has been teaching Nia since 2005, drawing from her early student experience with ballet and jazz dance, as well as 4+ years of Taekwondo training in Evanston, where she earned a rank of Black Stripe. She is proud to have served the American Parkinson Disease Association as guest presenter of the Nia Technique at two annual conferences.

“I have delighted in teaching Nia to a wide range of audiences, from college students to adults to seniors 90 years and older.”

Alison has been teaching group fitness since 1994 through Step, Hi/Lo, Boot Camp, Strength, Total Body Conditioning, Aqua, Cycling, Dance Aerobics, Bosu, Core, Kickboxing and Club Boxing. She began personal training in 1997, and her clients range in age from 13 to 86 years. She has ACE Certification (Personal Training), NETA Certification (Group Exercise) and CPR/AED certification.

“Everyone has a goal, and I believe it’s my job to help them achieve that goal and make it fun while doing so.”

Maxine

Maxine is known for the passion, experience and caring attitude she brings to Yoga. She’s been teaching at the Northbrook Park District for more than 25 years and calls it “a wonderful experience.”

After years with a serious back problem, Maxine took a Yoga class, and that ended her back problem. She started practicing Yoga more than 30 years ago and is certified by ACE, American Council on Exercise, and Yoga Alliance.

“Yoga is my vocation and avocation.”