Kayo Echizenya

Are you enjoying the beautiful weather and the relaxing May long weekend?
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Zumba is a “feel happy” fitness experience!
It includes dance elements, but many of the movements are simple and repetitive, making them easy to follow—so no special dance skills are required.
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Of course, everyone naturally brings their own unique style to the movements.
That’s one of the best things about Zumba—every movement is welcome, and everyone can enjoy it in their own way.
Please don’t worry and feel free to join us!
You’re welcome to contact me directly, or simply drop by a class anytime.
All classes welcome drop-in participants!
Let’s enjoy a great workout and work up a refreshing sweat in a wonderful environment!
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I look forward to seeing you!
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お天気も良く、気持ちのいい5月の連休を楽しまれていますか？

ズンバは “Feel Happy” なフィットネスです！
ダンスの要素もありますが、シンプルで動きやすい動きを繰り返すことが多いため、特別なダンススキルは必要ありません。

もちろん、動きにはそれぞれの個性が自然と表れるもの。
どんな動きでもOK！すべてを受け入れて楽しめるのが、ズンバの魅力です。

ぜひ心配せずに、気軽に参加してみてください。
私に直接ご連絡いただいても大丈夫ですし、クラスにふらっと来ていただくのも大歓迎です。
すべてのクラスでドロップイン参加を歓迎しています！

気持ちの良い環境で、気持ちの良い汗をかきましょう！

皆さまにお会いできるのを楽しみにしております！
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🥝🍓Kayo's CLASS May 18 - May 23🍓🥝

Monday, May 18
​No Classes on session

Tuesday, May 19
​🍓Sunset CC | 7:00 pm Toning Fusion

Wednesday, May 20
​🥝Kensington CC | 11:30 am Zumba Gold /Toning
​🍓Trout Lake CC | 1:30 pm Ageless Training (Sub for Monika)

Thursday, May 21
🥝​CNH Annex | 5:30 pm Zumba ( Sub for Mika) ​
🍓Sunset CC | 7:15 pm Zumba
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Friday, May 22
​🥝Sunset CC | 9:00 am Zumba Gold

Saturday, May 23
​🍓CNH |11:15 am Zumba
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Kayo's Zumba for Health and Happiness

"Wellness through Joyful movement and natural care"

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Happy Mother’s Day!
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Mothers often put their families first and sometimes push themselves beyond their limits. Please take time to care for yourself today—or let your family take care of you. ^^
And I hope you’ll also have a chance to share your gratitude with your own mother as well.
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‼️Sunset CC Senior Center Grand Opening‼️
They are hosting a free trial day on Tuesday, May 12, and everyone is welcome!
I’ll be teaching demo classes at:
2:00 PM – Chair Zumba & Chair Stretch
(10 minutes each)
3:00 PM – Myofascial Stretch
(20 minutes)
Please feel free to join me and try out a class!
Be sure to check out the flyer and screenshot for the full schedule of programs happening that day.
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​🔆🔆Everyone planning to join Monday’s church class,🔆🔆
This week’s class will be held at the far West end of Brewers Field, near the tree shade, so please meet us there directly. If you’re driving, I recommend parking along Commercial Street for easier access.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you there!
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Kayo's CLASS May 11 - May 16

Monday, May 11
🍋Killarney CC | 9:15 am Fierce and Fit Dance Workout (Sub for Roslyn) ​
🍓Sunset CC | 3:45 pm *Reset & Refresh Myofascial release Circle Mobility + Myofascial release
OUTDOOR Zumba at the far west end of 🍋🍋Brewers Park | 5:45 pm Zumba

Tuesday, May 12
🍓Killarney CC | 9:15 am Zumba & Core (Sub for Roslyn)
​Sunset CC Senior Center Grand Opening!
​ 🍋2:00 PM | Chair Zumba & Chair Stretch (10 minutes each)
​ 🍓3:00 PM | Myofascial Stretch (20 minutes)​
🍋Sunset CC | 7:00 pm Toning Fusion

Wednesday, May 13
🍓Renfrew CC | 9:05 am Zumba (Sub for Roslyn)​
🍋Kensington CC | 11:30 am Zumba Gold /Toning
​🍓Mt. Pleasant CC | 3:30 pm Zumba Gold (Sub for Roslyn)

Thursday, May 14
🍋Killarney CC | 9:15 am Zumba Toning (Sub for Roslyn) ​
🍓Sunset CC | 7:15 pm Zumba

Friday, May 15
🍋Sunset CC | 9:00 am Zumba Gold
​🍓Killarney CC | 10:45 am Zumba Gold (Sub for Roslyn)
​🍋Mt. Pleasant CC | 3:15 pm Zumba Gold (Sub for Roslyn)

Saturday, May 16
🍓CNH |11:15 am Zumba
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Kayo's Zumba for Health and Happiness

"Wellness through Joyful movement and natural care"

Last Thursday class at Sunset was the first outdoor class this Summer (?) yeah already feel like it’s Summer!

This evening class, we are trying to dance outdoors again. It feels so good to look over the sky while we dance!
Let’s feel the nice breeze together!!

Please come to Gladstone Secondary School, Tennis court. Class starts usual time at 5:45 PM!
If you’re available, please come join us!

月曜日はアウトドアZumbaを行います！
かなり気温が上がる予報で、ちょうどクラスの時間帯が一日の中でも最も暑くなりそうです。
明日は、まずグラッドストーン・ハイスクールのテニスコートを利用しようと思っています。
集合も直接そちらへお願いします。

アウトドアZumba、楽しみです！ご都合の合う方はぜひご参加ください！

🥑🥑Kayo's CLASS May 4 - May 9🥑🥑

Monday, May 4
🥝Killarney CC 9:15 am Fierce and Fit Dance Workout (Sub for Roslyn) ​
🍅Sunset CC 3:45 pm *Reset & Refresh Myofascial release Circle Mobility + Myofascial release
🥝OUTDOOR Zumba at Tennis court of Gladstone Secondary school 5:45 pm Zumba

Tuesday, May 5
🍅Killarney CC 9:15 am Zumba & Core (Sub for Roslyn) ​
🥝Sunset CC 7:00 pm Toning Fusion

Wednesday, May 6
🍅Renfrew CC 9:00 am Zumba (Sub for Roslyn)​
🥝Kensington CC 11:30 am Zumba Gold /Toning
​🍅Mt. Pleasant CC 3:30 pm Zumba Gold (Sub for Roslyn)

Thursday, May 7
🥝Killarney CC 9:15 Zumba Toning (Sub for Roslyn) ​
🍅Sunset CC 7:15 pm Zumba (Instructor : Kayo)

Friday, May 8
🥝Sunset CC 9:00 am Zumba Gold
​🍅Killarney CC 10:45 am Zumba Gold (Sub for Roslyn)
​🥝Mt. Pleasant CC 3:15 pm Zumba Gold (Sub for Roslyn)

Saturday, May 9
✖CNH 11:15 am Zumba NO CLASS as the GYM is unavailable
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Kayo's Zumba for Health and Happiness

"Wellness through Joyful movement and natural care"

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Thank you so much to everyone who participated in and supported our Zumba fundraising event last week! Thanks to all of you, it was a joyful, fun-filled event and a great success. I truly appreciate your support.
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Looking forward to seeing all of you in each class this week and sharing more fun exercise time together.
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Let’s have another great week!

1週間前に行われた募金活動のZumbaイベントにご参加・ご協力くださった皆さん、本当にありがとうございました！皆さんのおかげで、笑顔あふれる楽しい時間となり、大成功のイベントとなりました。心より感謝しています。

今週も、それぞれのクラスで皆さんにお会いし、一緒に楽しく身体を動かせる時間を楽しみにしています。

今週も元気にいきましょう！

Kayo's CLASS Apr 20 - Apr 25

Monday, Apr 20
🩷Sunset CC 3:45 pm *Reset & Refresh Myofascial release Circle Mobility + Myofascial release
​🩵VJUC 5:45 pm Zumba

Tuesday, Apr 21
🩷Sunset CC 7:00 pm Toning Fusion

Wednesday, Apr 22
🩵Kensington CC 11:30 am

Thursday, Apr 23
🩷Sunset CC 7:15 pm Zumba (Instructor : Kayo)

Friday, Apr 24
🩵Sunset CC 9:00 am Zumba Gold
🩷NEW VJUC 5:45 pm Zumba + Circle Mobility (15 min) Finishes at 6:45pm.
• Remember to bring your own Yoga mat to Friday's Church class.

Saturday, Apr 25
🩵CNH 11:15 am Zumba

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Thank you Madalene, for a wonderful JAM session. I had the opportunity to learn alongside instructors I’ve long admired. It was truly a fulfilling weekend!!
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As we head into the coming week, there will be a short break between sessions at some of the community centers, with a few classes on pause. I plan to use this time to reflect on what I’ve learned and continue growing.
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I’m currently inviting more participants to join my church classes on Mondays and Fridays at 5:45 PM. It’s a welcoming space where we come together, move, and enjoy dancing—there are even a few hidden touches you won’t find in other classes!
With the days getting longer, I hope you’ll take this opportunity to join us.

ズンバのジャムセッションに参加して、憧れの先輩方と、同じ場で学んだり、とても充実した週末となりました。明日からの1週間はセンターのセッションの狭間で、お休みのクラスがありますが、学んだことをアウトプットするための時間として、有意義に使いたいです。
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月曜、金曜日の私の運営でやっている、チャーチクラスでは、一緒に集まって、踊ってくれる仲間を募集しております。月・金、５:４５PM～です。
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他のセンターではない、隠れたお楽しみもあったりするので、ぜひ、日が長くなったこの頃、ご参加してみてくださったら、嬉しいです！

Kayo's CLASS Mar 30- Apr 4

Monday, Mar 30
💚Sunset CC 3:45 pm *Reset & Refresh Myofascial release Circle Mobility + Myofascial release
​❤️VJUC 5:45 pm Zumba

Tuesday, Mar 31
❌Sunset CC 7:00 pm Toning Fusion (No class. Resume on April 7)

Wednesday, Apr 1
❌Kensington CC 11:30 am (No class Resume on April 8)

Thursday, Apr 2
❌Sunset CC 7:15 pm Zumba(No class Resume on April 9)

Friday, Apr 3
❌Sunset CC 9:00 am Zumba Gold (No class. Resume on April 10)

💚NEW VJUC 5:45 pm Zumba + Circle Mobility (15 min) Finishes at 6:45pm.
• Remember to bring your own Yoga mat to Friday's Church class.

Saturday, Apr 4
❤️CNH 11:15 am Zumba
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7年前の3月に取得したズンバの資格。 取れば直ぐに教えられるわけではなく、たくさんの練習を積み重ねて、工夫をして、学んで、教わって、まさに、ステップストーン（踏み石を渡ってきた）状態で、今のズンバインストラクターとしての私が居ます。

沢山の先輩方にお世話になって、いろんな知識を得て、自分なりに感じて、解釈して、自分のオリジナルのクラスが出来上がっています。そのクラスを作り上げる自由な選択の余地があるのが、ズンバフィットネスのいい所。
インストラクターごとにクラスが全く違ったり、曲も様々なのはこの個性を活かせるクラスの仕組みからですね。

だからこそ、コラボレーションの時はまた学びがあったり、感心したり、真似してみたり、また私の幅も広がっていく。

最近ではズンバにとどまらず、自分にも、参加者さんにもきっと役立つであろう、身体メインテナンスにもなるフィットネスクラスを教えたり、椅子を使ってのズンバや、ストレッチのクラスも学んでいます。

教え始めた時は、5年も10年もずっと続けたい、って思っていたけど、今も変わらず、教えていられる自分の身体に感謝。そして、この環境を頂けていることに感謝。そして多くの私のクラスの参加者さん達にいっぱいいっぱい感謝して、この7年の記念日をしっかり受け止めて、これからも向上し続けたいです。

全く同じ時にライセンスを取ったインストラクター仲間たちRanko Mohs Quan Guo Carrie Chenの活躍も素晴らしいし、とても嬉しい。そして若い、フレッシュな新インストラクター達の誕生も今度は私も応援しながら、ともに成長していきたいと思っています！

みんなありがとう！ ズンバ、ありがとう。仲間たち、ありがとう❤

I got my Zumba certification 7 years ago this March 💃

Getting certified didn’t mean I could teach right away. It took a lot of practice, trial and error, learning from others, and finding my own style—step by step, like crossing stepping stones—to become the instructor I am today.

I’ve learned so much from amazing mentors, taken in different ideas, and shaped them into my own kind of class. That’s one of the best things about Zumba—every instructor gets to be unique, from the music to the vibe.

That’s also why collaborations are so fun and inspiring. I always learn something new, get new ideas, and keep growing.

Lately, I’ve been expanding beyond Zumba too—teaching classes focused on body maintenance, chair Zumba, and stretching. Things that help both me and my participants feel better.

When I first started, I hoped I could keep going for 5 or 10 years. I’m so grateful I’m still here, still teaching. Grateful for my body, for this environment, and for everyone who comes to my classes.

7 years in, and I’m still learning, still growing.

I’m also so proud of the instructors who started at the same time as me—and excited to support the new, fresh instructors coming up. Let’s keep growing together!

Thank you everyone 🤍🥂
Thank you Zumba
Thank you to all my people❤

Kayo’s CLASS Mar 16- 21

​All classes are open to everyone. If your schedule is a little different during Spring Break, feel free to drop in and move at your own pace.
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I look forward to seeing you in class!

Monday, Mar 16
🤭Sunset CC 3:45 pm *Reset & Refresh Myofascial release Circle Mobility + Myofascial release
​😆VJUC 5:45 pm Zumba ( We have class! Please Join us!!)

Tuesday, Mar 17
🤭Sunset CC 7:00 pm Zumba Toning Fusion

Wednesday, Mar 18
No class this week due to Kids Spring Camp

Thursday, Mar 19
🤭Sunset CC 7:15 pm Zumba (This week with Jenny)

Friday, Mar 20
No class at Sunset Zumba Gold during the Spring Break. Resume on April 10

😊VJUC 5:45 pm Zumba + Circle Mobility (15 min) Finishes at 6:45pm.

Saturday, Mar 21
😁CNH 11:15 am Zumba

・Sunset CC (6810 Main St.)
・VJUC Vancouver Japanese United Church (4010 Victoria Drive)
・Kensington CC (5175 Dumfries St.)
・CNH Collingwood Neighborhood House (5288 Joyce street)

🩵🩷🩵🩷Upcoming events🩵🩷🩵🩷
Saturday, April 11 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm at VJUC Annual Addison's Fund Zumba event (Transplant Research)

💚Remember to bring your own Yoga mat to Friday's Church class.

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