Graciela was born in Ecuador and she grew up surrounded by music. She is a singer and guitarist, and worked in a radio station for 13 years. When she came to the US, she felt so frustrated without her band and without the radio station, so she became a gym addict to fill the emptiness. “The time came when I discovered Zumba…I mean music, Latin music, my music. Music came back to me again… somehow it made me so happy.” She got her certification in 2010. “Since then, dancing and teaching Zumba have been the best therapy in my life, and make my life complete, I just love it!”
Graciela has been teaching in different gyms in the New Jersey area and takes 1 or 2 jam sessions monthly with a Zumba Jammer to keep herself updated. So that she may offer her students new routines in every class.
She is certified in Zumba B1, Zumba B2, Zumba Toning, Strong by Zumba, and Zumba Gold. She is also part of Zumbathons, an event that supports people in need within the community.
She attends ZINCON, a Zumba Convention in Orlando, an event that happens every year, reuniting thousands of Zumba instructors worldwide. This four-day training experience enhances her learning and competence as a Zumba trainer.
“ZUMBA is not only dancing, and a workout. Zumba is sharing love, changing lives, motivation, health, happiness, and I’m so proud to be part of this wonderful program.”
