Sue Fahrenkrug, Zumba Instructor; Founder, Binghamton Zumba

Sue completed her first Zumba Fitness workshop in 2007 and has been teaching Zumba Fitness classes ever since.  Sue has trained with Zumba creator, Beto Perez, and with other Zumba Education Specialists, Tanya Beardsley, Kelly Bullard, and Jani Roberts.  Her training includes both the basic steps in Zumba (salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton), as well as flamenco, samba, tango and belly dance. 

In addition to Zumba Fitness classes, Sue teaches Zumba Toning, in which students learn how to use lightweight, maraca-like Toning Sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones.

Sue enjoys introducing people to the hot Latin and international rhythms and dance moves of Zumba, and keeping classes fresh and updated with new routines and music.

Contact Sue: ZumbaQueen@att.net

607-348-4763

Maria Beach, Zumba Instructor

Maria took her first Zumba class with Sue Fahrenkrug in the Spring of 2008.  She quickly became passionate about attending classes.  Working for 22 years as a stylist, Maria enjoys working with people.  And her desire to attend classes during the day inspired her to become certified and offer morning classes during the week.

Maria's classes incorporate salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton and belly dance moves to energize and inspire you.  Easy routines for all ages and abilities to follow.

Contact Maria: 607-259-0484

Maria@BinghamtonZumba.com

Trish Melendez, Zumba Instructor, Belly Dance Instructor, CPR/AED certified

Since Trish was able to walk she started moving her hips to the merengue and salsa music her father would play at home. Later, her love of Latin and international music led her to study the art of belly dancing, which she taught for 7 years at Cornell University for Teszia Belly Dance Troupe.

After Trish's first Zumba class with Sue Fahrenkrug she knew she had found her passion. Never before had she experienced a fitness class that was so much fun she couldn't wait for the next one!  Trish incorporates her belly dance background in her Zumba classes by mixing Egyptian belly dance, Indian bhangra, and Bollywood dance moves into her routines. She keeps her classes fresh with energizing Latin beats and hot routines that are easy to follow and fun for all ages!    

Contact Trish: TMelendez@BinghamtonZumba.com

315-269-9844  

Marte Sauerbrey, Zumba Instructor

Marte has loved Zumba since January of 2008, when she participated in her first Zumba class. Since that time she has gone from one day a week to four to five days a week participating in Zumba classes. The next logical step was to get certified to teach Zumba. In 2010 Marte became certified to teach Zumba and in 2011 she became certified to teach Zumba Gold. She realized that many people her age were interested in participating but were afraid to attend a class with much younger people. Zumba Gold is the answer.

The biggest difference between Zumba Gold and Zumba is that Zumba Gold is modified for students who want a much lower intensity class. It's just as much fun, just not as fast! Zumba Gold utilizes the same great Latin styles of music and dance.

Marte teaches Beginner Zumba, in which students will learn the basics of the dance steps and rhythms used in Zumba -- salsa, cha-cha, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, and calypso.  Marte also teaches Zumba Gold for those who want a modified, less intense Zumba class.

Contact Marte: Marte@BinghamtonZumba.com

(607)972-7540 

Leanor Lessard, Zumba Instructor

Leanor attended her first Zumba class in January 2008 with Sue Fahrenkrug. Ever since then she has loved it! Over the course of the past three years she has taken numerous classes in New Hampshire, Houston, Denver, and Joplin, MO as well as in her own Binghamton area.

In 2011, Leanor trained with Zumba Education Specialists Stephanie Masceri and Tanya Beardsley to become certified to teach all the basic rhythms of Zumba, including salsa, merengue, belly dance, samba, and more. She has incorporated these moves into fun, easy patterns that anyone and everyone can expect to follow.

Contact: Leanor@BinghamtonZumba.com

(607)341-5531

Jenna Domin, Zumba Instructor

Jenna Domin obtained her BFA in Jazz Dance from the University of the Arts in 2006 and recently completed her Masters in Exercise Science from SUNY Cortland. Jenna is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), a Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA), and a Licensed Zumba and Zumba Toning Instructor. Jenna works as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Binghamton University and has been instructing fitness classes in the Binghamton area since 2009. Jenna is also the owner and director of Fitness Fusion in Binghamton, NY."

 Contact: Jenna@BinghamtonZumba.com

(607)624-5926

Kati Meyer, Zumba Instructor

Kati first experienced Zumba in the summer of 2010 with Sue Fahrenkrug at Binghamton Zumba and quickly became hooked. When she moved to England in the fall of 2010 to pursue a Masters in Public Health very few facilities offered Zumba as a fitness class. This inspired Kati to become certified as a Zumba instructor (training certified by Naomi Di Fabio Mokoena) and offered classes in fitness and community settings in Bristol, UK. Now, back home in Binghamton, NY Kati is excited to be working with Binghamton Zumba offering Zumba and Zumbatomic classes to the community.

With an educational background in public health Kati is passionate about helping others live healthy lives and loves having found Zumba to become fit in a fun way. Her classes offer upbeat songs and easy-to-follow energetic moves incorporating meringue, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton and belly-dance. Zumba classes are focused towards individuals ages 13 on up while Zumbatomic classes are focused towards children ages 5-12 years. Hope to see you in a class soon!

Contact: Kati@BinghamtonZumba.com

(607)759-1485

 Lynn Bataille, Certified Self-defense Instructor

Lynn Bataille has been involved in Shotokan Martial Arts for over 15 years. She has studied and taught the art while always putting an emphasis on women’s self-defense, teaching awareness, safety and escape techniques. Her self defense philosophy is "My Safety First, Your Feelings Second".

Her certification as a women’s self defense instructor comes from Steve Kardian, a former Sergeant in Westchester County, New York. Steve is a certified NYS/FBI defensive tactics instructor as well as a certified teacher of crime prevention and self defense for women and men. He is nationally known and is a frequent guest on CNN with Jane Velez-Mitchell and Nancy Grace as a national safety expert, talking about current national crime and safety issues. Steve has also been a frequent guest on "Inside Edition".

 What does "Fight Like a Girl" mean?

It means that a woman brings her particular strengths to the conflict while minimizing the strengths of a man. You will be taught techniques that will work well in the REAL world. Techniques taught are designed to be effective for all women regardless of size or ability.

 Contact Lynn: lynn_bmas@yahoo.com