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These 2 ladies are GREAT! Seriously, what an inspiration and invaluable asset the community! A couple months ago, a dancer friend of mine told me about a free Zumba class Tuesday nights at 7:30 at the Baldwin Hills Plaza.
* Me: Adrianne, are you kidding me!!! A class in a mall??? Let alone at the Crenshaw Mall? Ummmm, I don’t know about that…
* Adrianne: No, Jess trust me this class is GOOD! It’s like urban Zumba and these ladies be workin it in there! There’s younger teenagers and older senior ladies and even some men too! All in there groovin and getting in shape. And it’s free too, girl, you can’t beat free! Just come!
* Me: Ok I’ll go with you next week, but look if this is whack and I wasted my gas driving out there, I’m gonna be pissed!
* Adrianne: I promise you’re gonna love it! And come early because the class is capped at 200 ppl and it gets full quick!
Welp, good thing I didn’t bet my last dollar with my dear Adrianne. I LOVED it! Loved, loved, loved it! If you’ve read my reviews for Island Groove you’ll know that I don’t mess around when it comes to class that offers a good workout. In fact, I can’t stand a wimpy class that doesn’t make me sweat buckets or make my thighs tremble. Mychele and Debi do a great job of making us drip sweat, burn calories, laugh, and keeping the crowd motivated. The class is seriously fun, and its follow-​the-​leader style so even if you have 2 left feet you can keep up. When was the last time you did some belly dancing, merengue, soca, salsa, samba, booty-​poppin, and ‘black’ cha-​cha all in the same hour!?! Let alone heard «Tootsie Roll» and «Tambourine» followed by a cool down to Goapele and the Isley Brothers. This is the type of fun and energy they bring to every class! I also appreciate that its not just effortless two-​stepping and booty shaking. No, this is a real workout folks! There is toning and cardio and real WERK going on here! I’ve been back a few times since and every time I leave feeling so much better… plus I’m a little sore the next day. Mychele and Debi also teach at various other gyms/​studios around the LA area (UFC Gym in Torrance), and other classes too in addition to Zumba.
What I admire the most about this class is what I thought would make it whack when I first heard about it: It’s free and in the Crenshaw mall! Honestly, I remember being a kid shopping at that mall and have seen it go from bad to worse. I clearly recall watching the looting and seeing neighboring businesses burn in the ’92 LA Riots. The fact that they are offering this class for FREE to a community that needs something healthy and uplifting to do is truly inspiring. Anyone can go, and everyone does go! Its adorable to see even the little kids waiting up front while their mommies are in the class get up and start to follow and dance along too! What a good way to show the importance of exercise from a young age! You really feel the community love and spirit in the building and its a beautiful thing. Thank you, Mychele and Debi for helping to make fitness and exercise a more doable part of so many of lives!

I have been taking Mychele’s awesome zumba classes and couldn’t ask for a better instructor. The humor and energy she brings to the classroom will keep you sweat with a smile. Thumbs up!

I love these guys. They make you think you’re having fun but in reality they’re kicking your ass. I normally take Zumba with them at Crenshaw Yoga & Dance on Tuesday nights.
They have great music, cool choreography, and just enough in your face to make for a rewarding workout.
This is the class that’s getting me back in shape.
Last night they hosted Zumba After Dark. A fun burlesque themed class with sexy choreography and a fun atmosphere. Needless to say, today I am sore.
Thanks ladies!

I met Mychele at UFC gym in Torrance by taking her Zumba and Hot Fusion classes! She is an amazing instructor that knows how to give you an awesome workout! She will get you sweating your butt off but at the same time keep you smiling and laughing with her great energy and sense of humor! I never thought working out could be so much fun! I look forward to all her classes and I always leave with a BIG smile on my face! Her class is always shakin’!!!