Molly Adams Tasanasanta - Licensed Zumba® Instructor
*Molly is on a hiatus from teaching classes due to health issues. Until the super-awesome Marcus will be teaching her classes.*
I have a passion for dance and a passion for helping others to dance. To me there is nothing better than seeing a student finally be able to do something that they've been working so hard to learn.
I am a patient and understanding teacher who will work to figure out what your learning style is.
In 2007 I took my Bronze Rhythm certification tests with Ron Montez and received High Honors. I have been a certified Zumba® and Zumba® Gold instructor since February 2009.
I have learned from Zumba® creator Beto Perez, Tanya Beardsley, Gina Grant, Ali Pellito-Ramirez, Roger Yamat, Tony Witt, Maria Padilla-Browning, Joy Prouty & Josie Gardiner, Barbara Klontz, Jani Roberts, Priscilla Sartori, Fabio Barros, Portia Lange, Kyle Redd, Sarah Vann Drake, FJ Abaya, Catherine Abaya, Valentina Weiss-Kostenko, Ron Montez, Diane Jarmolow, Natasha Thayer, Jordan Frisbee, Tatiana Mollman, Ben Morris, Melina Ramirez, Myles Monroe, Tessa Cunningham, Alex Krebs, Tony Fan, Ilana Rubin and others. Learning is a lifetime goal for me and I never want to stop improving my dancing abilities!
I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Bellingham in 1987. I'm about to graduate with a graphic design degree from Whatcom Community College (my second AA degree). I love the creative outlet of graphic and web design, but dance is definitely my passion. You can also find me up at WWU where I teach PE 120 Beginning Social Dance in the Physical Education Dept with my husband Marcus :)
If you ever have any questions please feel free to ask me. I look forward to seeing you dancing!
You may email me at: molly@ZumbaBellingham.com
Zumba® Fitness Licenses
- Zumba® Gold License February 2009
Licensed by national Master Trainer Ali Pellito-Ramirez - Zumba® Basic 1 License April 2009
Licensed by national trainer Roger Yamat - Zumba® Basic 2 License September 2009
Licensed by national trainer Tanya Beardsley - Additional training at 2009 National Zumba® Convention in Orlando, FL
- Zumba® Basic 1 License November 2009
Licensed by national trainer Roger Yamat - Zumba® Aqua License August 2010
Licensed by national trainers Tony Witt and Maria Padilla-Browning - Zumba® Gold Boost August 2010
with national trainers Joy Prouty & Josie Gardiner - Additional training at 2010 National Zumba® Convention in Orlando, FL
- Zumba® in the Circuit Training November 2010
- Zumba® Toning License July 2011
Licensed by national trainer Jani Roberts - Additional training at 2011 National Zumba® Convention in Orlando, FL
- Zumba® Gold-Toning License July 2011
Ballroom Certifications & Achievements
- DVIDA Associates of Dance Certification, American Rhythm 2007
Received High Honors tested by 7-time Latin Champion Ron Montez - Quest for the Best 2/2009:
Adult Amateur Open Novice Rhythm Champions - Quest for the Best 11/2008:
Adult Amateur Bronze & Silver Rhythm Champions - Northwest Dancesport Championships 2008:
Adult Amateur Bronze & Silver Rhythm Champions
Adult Amateur Bronze & Silver Smooth Champions - Seattle Star Ball 2008:
Adult Amateur Bronze, Silver & Open Novice Rhythm Champions
Dances Styles and Classes I Teach
Fitness Classes:
Zumba® Fitness
Zumba® Gold Fitness
Zumba® Gold-Toning Fitness
Zumba® Toning Fitness
Zumba® Aqua Fitness
American Rhythm Dances:
Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Bolero, Mambo, Samba
Club Dances:
West Coast Swing, Salsa, Nightclub 2 Step, Merengue, Argentine Tango, Jitterbug
American Smooth Dances:
Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot
You may view my profile on Zumba.com here: http://29800.zumba.com