Hi, my name is Louann Hallock and I am originally from the great state of Texas!  I grew up with either tap or jazz shoes on my feet as far back as I can remember.  My love of dance only grew as I got older.  I taught at my dance studio, went to dance camps every summer and even went to California one summer for an intensive with the famous choreographer Al Gilbert.  I was also the Captain of Dance for my high school drill team.

I graduated from college and went to work for Merck Pharmaceuticals and Olympus Medical until my husband retired (and I did too!) in 2007.  In late 2007 I took my first Zumba classes from Marcela and Gina and I FELL IN LOVE WITH ZUMBA!  I was able to dance again in a party atmosphere AND burn calories all at the same time.  What a concept! 

Marcela and Gina encouraged me to get Zumba certified and I did!  They have been terrific role models for me and have helped me so very much.  The best part is that we have become great friends…the “tres amigas” and have done so many Zumba events around the city.

I am AFAA certified and also teach weight training classes.  I am also certified in Zumba Toning, Zumba Gold and CPR.  I teach at various health clubs (including the YMCA), West End Academy of Dance (where I take adult hip hop lessons), Country Club of Virginia and Incite Fitness at Stony Point Fashion Park.  I have also done Zumba as “team building” for various schools, Zumba birthday parties with adults and even Zumba at a local prison…with the staff  NOT the inmates! 

What makes my day?  To look back while teaching a Zumba class and seeing a smile on a face.  I love it!