Anna has left for the airport and I did one final walk of the hotel. The place is a ghost town now. But, I was able to run into Polo, a therapy dog from New York. His owner is a Zumba instructor and he brings Polo to the convention every year for people to visit and to bring awareness to his campaign. I just ran into him a few minutes ago and finally had my chance to take a selfie! Polo’s Story:   https://youtu.be/Qae03k7v3Uw Website:  https://www.polospreadslove.com/

 TIL NEXT YEAR.... Convention is over... all the signs are gone. All the people, well the majority, are gone. This morning was our final session and then an amazing closing ceremony. This afternoon Anna and I decided to go to a nearby mall just for a change of scenery on our last day together, and then take the traditional last walk through the hotel and convention center, remembering all the fun memories of the past week.  We do have a very big surprise for all my Gold students. I have to wait for “someone” to do “something” and then you’ll see. All I will say for now is that we got up very early this morning to work on it. 😊 Anna’s flight leaves at 10a tomorrow, mine leaves at 4p. I will see you all on Tuesday barring any flight delays! I miss you all so much!

 PHOTOS-Saturday  So it seems I’m not able to upload videos with the hotel’s WiFi so stay tuned when I get back home! Yesterday was so busy, starting with Cha Cha Fever.... amazing of course! The fitness concert is like a master class with Beto and it was popping’. Then a master class and the theme party, but first dinner with Anna and Sebastian! We had a really nice meal.... he tried, as he says, “this American macaroni and cheese” for the first time ever. We then checked out some great 80’s costumes, and also ran into the very popular instructors from France... Benjamin and Rodrigo. My apologies if the pictures are out of order. And yes, we got our Sebastian t-shirts!

 Another Sebastian sighting last night.... hung out with this guy for the Next Rising Presenter session, which was so exciting! 

 FRIDAY PHOTOS  Starting with an early wake up call to line up for the Zwear outlet store. I would have taken pics but it was insane. Here was the line at 7:00. Mind you the store didn’t open until 9:00. I got a couple tops, Anna on the other hand..... well, let’s say she likes to shop! First session was Gold Toning.... OMG you guys, this session was AMAZING! I am excited to show you what I learned! And the best for last, here is a picture with the man himself... the creator of Zumba, Beto Perez! Oh and maybe a new top! Still one more session tonight at 7:00.... then it starts again tomorrow.

 THURSDAY PART 3 One of our sessions was cancelled due to instructor illness so we could replace it with another of our choosing. We decided on a belly dance session and let me tell you, it’s quite the workout! I really like one of the songs and hoping to remember it and bring to class. And lastly, our personalized feedback session... nerve wracking but so glad y’all let me practice those songs in class. I did our merengue, Esta Buena.  Some of the feedback was: Great facials and energy Great hand cues Very engaging smile, I just have to smile as well when I see you  Clear moves, so soft and strong and clear at the same time So funny Really not much in the way of critique other than a few minor suggestions in “instructor speak” Now for some much needed rest!