08/20/2026
A lovely long-term member in my Zumba class came up to me last Monday and said she was so relieved to see me; she had heard that I moved to Washington. Oregon friends, please don't panic! I'm NOT moving yet! I know it's easy to guess and chit-chat, but the chit-chat that's going around isn't correct. YES, my husband and I bought a beautiful home in Bremerton, WA. YES, it's always been my dream to return to Puget Sound and spend my last days tickling my toes in salt water. So, YES, we will retire there in a few years. NO NO NO NO we're NOT moving yet. First of all, there's no furniture. Second of all, our daughter has 2 more years of school. Plus, I've built a wonderful career here in the area that will break my heart to leave.
Over the next two years, we'll be moving gradually, and I have time to plan what businesses I'll keep, which ones I'll sunset, and which ones I'll transfer to online. Everything will be well planned and communicated. I would never just move without saying good bye and wrapping up business with clients and classes. MUV Zumba, I've been teaching in that building almost 30 years, including our 15+ with Zumba and Hi-Lo years before that. We will party. We will dance. I will cry. Then, I'll move. But not yet.
So, if someone tells you I'm moving to Bremerton before fall of 2028, they are either a fortune teller or they didn't hear it from me.
08/19/2026
My new custom mix from DJ Dani Acosta is out! Hooray! Upbeat, fun, and perfect for my Zumba and Zumba Gold classes. It's mixed beautifully, and all of the songs except Mony Mony have a 32-beat structure. His DOSE members get to download the mix free, and anyone can purchase it separately.
08/13/2026
Rhythm Reveal! Come Jam with us, Aug 16 (North America and Europe friendly time) and Aug 18 (North America and Asia Pacific friendly time).
We have an incredible eclectic mix this time around, we will have a ton of FUN!
ONLINE VIA ZOOM!!!
08/11/2026
This Wednesday only, my online classes are 15 minutes earlier so I can sub a class for a friend at noon.
Register:
www.dancwithnance.as.me/classes
08/04/2026
This week's online classes! Zumba® + Lift alternates between segments of dancing Zumba® and weight training. Class is scale-able. You choose how hard you want to work and how heavy you want to lift. Weight lifting movements are modified to be friendly for individuals with injuries and the dance segments begin with lower impact (then moves up!).
www.dancewithnance.as.me/classes
08/02/2026
Hi all, can you please take a quick read and let me know if (a) it sounds like me and (b) can it sound better? I'm updating my bio on the site for Pacific Northwest Pilates, to bring it up to date with my certifications. If you can think of anything to spice it up a little bit while still capturing who you might know as "me," please comment! Thanks!
UPDATED LANGUAGE BELOW...
Nancy’s mission is, “fitness activities to support your vibrant living.” She uses her experience in Pilates, corrective exercise, MELT and personal training to help clients meet their movement goals.
Nancy began teaching aerobics in 1991 after graduating from college, as a reason to de-stress from her business day. Her hobby quickly became a sense of purpose, fulfilling in a way tax accounting could never touch. In 2004, she left tax to teach fitness while raising children.
She is persistently curious, gathering an eclectic education. Nancy found reformer Pilates in 2016 and loved it immediately. Certified through IMX Pilates in 2016, she earned her STOTT PILATES mat and reformer certification through PNWP in 2022 and completed her certification on all apparatus with PNWP in 2025.
Versatility and a deep commitment to serving others are Nancy’s two greatest strengths alongside her Pilates education. She likes to work with all types of people, and her most common clients are beginners and individuals who have completed physical therapy and need to continue safe and thoughtful movement.
Training:
• Certified STOTT PILATES® Certified, Comprehensive Level 1
• STOTT PILATES® Injuries and Special Populations Course
• Merrithew Fascial Movement course
• ACE-certified Personal trainer since 2009
• Corrective Exercise Specialist, 2015
• Advanced MELT Instructor and teacher trainer (Level 5)
• AFAA-certified group exercise instructor since 2002
• ERYT-200 Yoga since 2015
• Education provider (ZES) and choreographer (ZJ) for Zumba®