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Important Announcement for Saturday, May 12th

The 10:30 am Zumba Fitness Class with Michele has been moved to Dance It Off in Elgin. Please check the Locations page for directions or click on the class in the list at the left for a map. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your support and understanding!

WE DID IT!!!!!!
Dance It Off with Kim was voted #1 in Dance Instruction by the Daily Herald!

Their letter quoted
"WOW, out of all the dance studios out there, that is awesome."
They knew we were a little studio barely open a year with no huge park district, rec center or health club to bring in the clients, just great classes and service! All my girls work hard to do that for you everyday. We know you can go many places and have memberships that include classes and it means a lot to me that you choose to dance with us!

THANK-YOU!
We will continue to do our best to live up to this great award!
I hope you'll dance! With us!
Dance It Off with Kim

Voucher Clients

Welcome!!!
Now you can make reservations for upcoming classes online.

Clients who have purchased vouchers or online deals are required to make a reservation for class. Because we want to keep things comfortable for everyone, there are 5 reservation spots for each class. There are two ways to make a reservation.

Select a link below to make a reservation at the Dance It Off Studio (2090 Larkin Avenue Suite 25, Elgin) or at Elite Academy of Dance (594 S. Randall Road, South Elgin). These links will take you to our Google Appointments calendar. Note: You must have a Google account to access the appointment slots. Sign up for an account at Google Accounts to access the appointment calendar. It's free, quick, and easy. Access your calendar and appointments anywhere you can get online!
Call or email us...We're always happy to set up the appointment for you.

In the case of very popular classes, we do reserve the right to limit or cancel reservations. We always put the comfort and safety of our clients and instructors first and appreciate your understanding and support of this policy.

Reservations are never needed for regular punch card or unlimited card holders! Voucher clients are always welcome to convert their vouchers over to a regular punch card - please see your instructor or contact Kim to make the switch!

Reservations - Dance It Off

Click here to make an appointment at Dance It Off

Reservations - Elite Academy of Dance

Click here to make an appointment at Elite Academy of Dance

Cinco de Mayo + 1 Dance Party and Fundraiser

Thanks to all who joined us on Sunday May 6th for the dance party to benefit Miracles from Mia.

There were 31 of us dancing including some of our very talented instructors and we had a blast!

We raised a total of $551!!!!!

A special thanks goes out to our live D.J. - Mr. Getdown Goins and all who donated raffle items!!!

Please visit the Miracles from Mia Website to see all that they do for children with chronic illness and their families - they are amazing!
If you were unable to make the dance party, please consider making a donation!

Schedule Changes Coming...
Check the calendar for a few changes starting March 5^th

There are still nearly 30 classes to choose from at many different times during the day to fit anyone's schedule!

New!!! Friday Night Dance Party class!
You asked for it and here it is!
Friday's, 6:40 pm - 7:30 pm
Begins April 13th!!!
Come join the party!!!

Spring is here!!! Summer is just around the corner!!!
Come on in and let us help you get ready for the season!

An Inspiring Story You'll Want to Read

Thanks to Dance It Of client Heather Ingo-Nutile for her inspiring article.

http://www.examiner.com/health-and-happiness-in-aurora/inspiring-other-to-health-and-happiness-through-dance

ZumbAtomic^® Class

The Zumbatomic classes for Kids was a great success!!
Check back soon for new session information!

Aqua Zumba^® Returning Soon!

Aqua Zumba^® adds all of the benefits of aquatic exercise to the traditional Zumba^® workout. The natural resistance of water adds a new level of challenge to all of your dance moves. The supportive, low-impact environment protects your joints and allows you to safely and fearlessly attempt new moves.
Like traditional Zumba^®, anyone can join in.
No dance background necessary - just the willingness to move and have fun!

Check back for more information soon!

Kid's Play Piano

I will be returning to the Music Education Center of America, MECA, in South Elgin to teach pre-school group piano lessons!
You can contact me directly or visit the MECA Website to find out more information.
Classes will be held on Thursdays beginning at 4:00 pm

"Dance It Off with Kim" copyright 2011, Kimberly Stover

ZUMBA with Kim, South Elgin was started about three year ago September, 2008. I started with 2 clients and now have over 750 clients, over 500 of them dance in and out of all studio locations a week sometimes. I am so lucky to be affiliated with such professional dance studios and bussiness' as, Elite Academy of Dance, owned and operated by Jennie, Dixon Dance Academy owned and operated by Cathy and Kids Connection Preschool, owned and operated by Renee. We are growing so much that we needed to add more classes so I am proud to be associated with Wolff Fitness in Elgin starting November 22, 2010. I am so excited at how much my ZUMBA FITNESS business has grown. I pride myself on the fact that I rely mainly on your referrals and your repeat business. I know there are a lot of places you can "ZUMBA" and I am so happy that you choose to dance with me! It just wouldn't be the same without you!

One of the reasons ZUMBA with Kim, South Elgin is so successful is our punch card system. Once you have tried a class for FREE, then YOU decide how many classes you want to purchase on your punch card. No enrollment fee, no registration fee, like you have when joining a gym, just decide,12, 15, 20 or even 30 classes, it is up to you. The more classes you buy up front the less expensive the classes get. These classes you purchase do not expire or need to be used on certain days or times. You can come and go as you please. If you are busy at work, you use your punch card next week. If the kids are home sick for 2 weeks, no worries, your card is still there waiting for you. There are no sessions like a park district, my classes are on going, no breaks in the schedule. There are no wasted classes or money. I have no minimum number of participants required in order to teach, so you will always get a class. I teach to 2 or 22 clients, that is the beauty of the punch card system. There are over 30 ZUMBA FITNESS & toning CLASSES A WEEK TO CHOOSE FROM, 2 ZUMBAtomic classes for kids, a ZUMBA Gold Class as well as our very own private pool for Aqua ZUMBA that I rent out.THIS FITS EVEN THE BUSIEST OF SCHEDULES! I teach at least 20 ZUMBA FITNESS classes, All the ZUMBAtomic and Gold Classes myself, with the exception of illness or vacation. I am very excited to have Jennifer, Michele, Hiromi, & Jacqui on board for the Fall now teaching 2 classes a week also.

Another reason ZUMBA FITNESS is soo successful is that it works. It truly is "exercise in disguise". You are working your core muscles as well as your heart. You are having so much fun it does not feel like exercise. You see the results quickly so you want to come back and stick with it. I personally had tried everything after having over five abdominal surgeries (& 4 beautiful children) I had little or no muscle left in my abdominal area, I had to find a way to tone and tighten the surrounding muscles. ZUMBA DID THAT FOR ME. That's when I decided that this was something I could teach, I wanted to share this with everyone I could. ZUMBA with Kim, South Elgin was then started! I hope you will join me, along with so many other success stories I get to hear through my clients. They all make me smile, I have THE BEST JOB EVER! LET'S DANCE!

ZUMBA FITNESS

A ZUMBA workout mixes body sculpting movements with easy-to-follow dance steps mainly derived from Latin music. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body. It targets areas such as the gluteals, legs, arms, abdominals and heart. Participants do not have to know how to dance to take a ZUMBA FITNESS class. The move combinations and Latin rhythms strive to create a party-like atmosphere. A ZUMBA class is typically not formulaic in that instructors often add on their own music choices and choreographies to make their class presentation locally unique. ZUMBA FITNESS has aligned with AFAA (Aerobic & Fitness Association of America), the American Council on Exercise, Can-Fit-Pro (International Trade Show &Conference in Canada), and other fitness facility chains and organizations. Inspired by Latin dance and music, ZUMBA FITNESS uses a variety of styles in its routines, including cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton, hip hop, mambo, rumba, flamenco, belly dance and calypso to name some of them. ZUMBA FITNESS will work EVERY part of your body!

ZUMBA Gold

ZUMBA For All Ages and Abilities!!! The ZUMBA® Gold Fitness program is an innovative, fun and exciting program. It was designed for the active older adult, the true beginner, and/or people who are not used to exercising, or people who may be limited physically. The main difference between ZUMBA Gold and ZUMBA Basic is ZUMBA Gold is done at a lower intensity, not as fast, but it certainly is as fun. The same great Latin styles of music and dance are used. This amazing program is very easy to follow so anyone at any age will be able to do ZUMBA Gold. Dances that are specifically highlighted in this program include the Merengue, Cumbia, Salsa, Rock & Roll, Belly Dance and Flamenco. Another program of ZUMBA Gold includes a chair workout for people who are sedentary or wheelchair bound.

Aqua ZUMBA

Make a splash and join the party! What could make the hottest workout around even more invigorating? How about a refreshing splash? Many of you are familiar with ZUMBA, the fun and energetic exercise class that fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic aerobic workout. Now, Aqua ZUMBA adds all of the benefits of aquatic exercise to the traditional ZUMBA workout. The natural resistance of water adds a new level of challenge to all of your dance moves. The supportive, low-impact environment protects your joints and allows you to safely and fearlessly attempt new moves. Indeed, ZUMBA dance moves in the warm water makes for an ideal workout! Like traditional ZUMBA, anyone can join in. No dance background necessary - just the willingness to move and have fun! Routines feature dynamic rhythms and easy-to-learn steps that'll get you moving right away. In minutes you'll be well on your way, having a blast and getting a great workout!

ZUMBA Toning

ZUMBA Toning takes the original ZUMBA dance-fitness class to the next level utilizing an innovative muscle training protocal and the addition of light weight toning sticks. (these are 11/2 pounds each)Created to emphasize muscle work along with rhythms,(they sound like maracas) this combination of cardio and dynamic resistive exercises is an effective use of progressive light weight training to improve overall performance. This Latin-inspired dance 'n tone program also includes, for the first time combination rhythms within the same songs which adds to the fun and flavor: Latin Disco, Reggaeton-Cubia, Conga Hip-Hop, Merengue Hip-Hop, Reggaeton-Belly Dance, Techno and Salsa. This program is assured to provide you with a safe and effective, re-defining total body workout! ZUMBA Toning created the same party atmosphere as every other ZUMBA program because the rhythm of the dance is the passion and foundation which keeps you engaged and coming back. ZUMBA Toning is fun, different, challeging and effective and provides a new avenue to weighted activity.

ZUMBAtomic!

What’s the Deal? ZUMBAtomic®: The Fitness Program Sure, chillin’ out is cool. But rockin’ out is a blast! That’s why you’re gonna love the ZUMBAtomic® fitness program for kids. It’s a fast-forward fusion of the ZUMBA program’s moves (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop and more) and high-octane workouts designed to let kids ages 3-10 max out on fun and fitness all at the same time. Safe and effective, kids can’t wait to get into the ZUMBAtomic groove. Watch their energy and fitness levels soar as they get the groove. Balance and coordination will improve as well as their self esteem.

Booty Beat & Flirty Girl Fitness

Coming Soon!

Kimberly Stover
My name is Kimberly Stover and I love to dance! After years of ballet, point, tap and jazz growing up I decided to study Polynesian dancing. I was a professional Polynesian Dancer starting at age 12 performing around the Chicago land area. I have been in the fitness industry almost all my adult life, from managing health clubs to corporate fitness in Chicago and California. I took some time off to start a family, as I now have four great children, one with special needs, so I enjoy volunteering my time teaching a special needs jazz/ballet class once a week.

When I discovered there was a program that involved dance & fitness I was thrilled. ZUMBA FITNESS is so much fun you don’t even know you are exercising, it is an amazing all over body workout that also works that heart muscle. Exercise in disguise we love to say. I am certified in all that ZUMBA FITNESS has to offer. ZUMBA toning, ZUMBA basic I & II, Aqua ZUMBA, ZUMBAtomic, this is a ZUMBA class for children, ZUMBA Gold & ZUMBA Gold Toning for active adults and ZUMBA in the Circuit at Curves. Then came.... Flirty Girl Fitness, another great dance workout I had to become a part of so I earned my certification as a Flirty Girl this past year. You will shake your booty and bring out your “inner diva” doing it, I also teach a Flirty Girl Chair Workout. I believe with this great choreography and music, there is no limit to the success of anyone's workout now!!! I have been hired to lead a ZUMBA FITNESS retreat for the second time in Riviera Maya’s beautiful Ceiba Del Mar resort! We will spend four days dancing, stretching, holding ZUMBA FITNESS classes beach side, in the pool and on the pier with an incredible view. This has been an amazing experience. I have taught to hundreds at the Pheasant Run Resort, Saint Charles. My staff of instructors have performed at various parties and fundraisers in the area. We were asked again to lead the ZUMBA FITNESS portion of the Dance Marathon to benefit Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago. We have performed for Scarecrow fest, Saint Charles for two years, 8 performances involving adults and children.

My ZUMBA FITNESS business started with only two clients and now I have over 750 that dance their way in and out of my studio at any given time. I teach 24 classes a week myself and offer over 30 a week for them to choose from. Dance It Off studio in Elgin is a great place for people to come in and have a great time dancing their inches, pounds, stresses away or just to have a lot of fun. I hope you will stop in and see all that we have to offer. I love my job! I love to dance! I am so lucky to be doing something I love everyday! Please come in and see what I am soo passionate about, what we are all so excited to share with you, our love for ZUMBA FITNESS and for all the other classes we teach! Join the party, get to class!

Michele Greene-Larsen
I’m Michele Greene-Larsen and I started dancing with Kim in July of 2009. It didn’t take long before I was hooked! So hooked, in fact, that I decided to become certified as a ZUMBA instructor. I am a current ZIN member and my certifications include ZUMBA Basic 1, Basic 2, Toning, and Aqua. Although I've spent over 20 years as a high school math and computer teacher, teaching ZUMBA has quickly become my passion. I have been very fortunate to attend both the 2010 and 2011 ZUMBA Instructors' Conventions as well as local ZUMBA Jammer sessions. I am always interested in learning new dance styles, steps, and choreography to bring to you in class. ZUMBA has changed my life – I am in the best shape that I've been in since college. I not only shed over 20 pounds and 3 dress sizes, but an immeasurable amount of stress that used to lead me straight to food. I hope that through ZUMBA I can help you to dance your way to your fitness goals!

Hiromi Snipe
My name is Hiromi Snipe and I have been teaching with Kim since July of 2010. She has the best students in the Chicago area and we always have so much fun! I was a full time fitness instructor in Japan for about 5 years. I came to the States and started a family. I missed teaching and Kim helped me to get started again. I am so thankful to her and I am really enjoying my class every week.

Jacqui
In December 1995, my son was 6 months old and I was a size 20\22, that was when I decided that I needed to get myself under control. Joined Womans Workout World (www) and I could barely get thru the warm up! About 2 yrs later and 80 lbs lighter I wanted a challenging work out in a short amount of time that I had with a 2 year old. I got tired of instructors just going thru the motions so I decided I should be part of the fitness world and learn how to be an instructor. Womans Workout World gave me the training and the tools needed to be an instructor. I went on to work at Bally's Total Fitness teaching Advanced Step, Powerflex and Cardiokickboxing. I loved working there. When my dad passed in 2003 Bally's was no longer for me. The YMCA fit comfortably with where I was in my life.

Today, I proudly teach at the Dance It Off Studio with my good friend Kim and the great clients of hers!

Jennifer Taylor
My name is Jennifer Taylor. My passion for ZUMBA began in April 2009 when I found Kim's classes to help me lose baby weight after my twins were born. As a stay-at-home mom, the flexible schedule and punch card system was perfect for me! After ZUMBA helped me reach many of my fitness goals, I decided to become a ZUMBA Instructor in February 2010 and I have been teaching a variety of classes ever since. I am currently certified in ZUMBA Basic 1 and 2, ZUMBA Toning, Aqua ZUMBA, and ZUMBA Gold. In addition to being a ZIN member, I am also an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor. As one of my favorite shirts says, “Get Fit, Get Happy!” --with ZUMBA FITNESS and ZUMBA with Kim South Elgin!)

Julie Mraz
Hello!! My name is Julie Mraz and I LUV Zumba! I started taking Zumba classes a couple of years back and fell in love. I forget that I’m working out because the choreography is fun, the music makes me want to sing (the reason I shouldn’t wear a headset), and I work all the areas that need help. This is so much more fun than the step aerobics classes I used to teach back in the 90’s.
I’ve been teaching and substituting in the area schools for the last 4 years along with recently earning my cosmetology license. I am certified to teach Zumba and Zumba Toning. My AFAA Group Fitness certification is next!
My kids (all 7 of them!) notice that I’m not as crabby after my Zumba classes. Come dance with me. I promise to take it easy on you and before you know it, you’ll LUV Zumba too!

Jen's Story Coming Soon

Beth's Story Coming Soon

Class Locations and Addresses

Dance It Off, Wolff Fitness, 2nd Floor
2090 Larkin Avenue Suite 25, Elgin

Elite Academy of Dance
594 S. Randall Road, South Elgin

Dixon Dance
777 8th Street (Rt. 31), West Dundee

Kids Connection
2011 Dean Street Street, St. Charles

Offsite Classes:

Brighten Gardens of Wheaton: ZUMBA Gold -Kim
First Monday of every month 10:30-11:05 am

Curves in the Circuit, St. Charles:
Mondays 8:30-9 am-Kim
Saturdays 10:30-11 am-Kim

Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles:
Stay tuned for more details!

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