I have created a calendar that has a clickable link for you to REGISTER. You must register for each class you want to take. I have redone my website so you (or the general public) can go there to register (and purchase classes):
I will keep track of attendance for my current clients. We can square up later (or I will punch your cards). REPEAT: Current clients that have purchased punch cards do NOT have to make a purchase for classes.
The week of March 30 classes will be FREE (but you still must register). This is a good time to test your internet bandwidth and learn how to join a virtual class. It will also give us a week to work out any kinks as well as make modifications.
At the calendar you will select the class (Zumba Gold, MIIT, POUND, or SilverSneakers Yoga) by clicking on it. Then, you will click the hyperlinked "HERE" and register. You will need to provide your name and email. The only way you can get in the online class is to provide your email. That is the only way I can send you a Zoom link to class. MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS CORRECT!
You must register 30 minutes before ANY class. After that, you cannot get into the class. You CAN register as much in advance as you want. If you need to cancel after registering, you will need to email me directly.
I will send you an EMAIL 15 minutes before class starts with the link to our Zoom class. (We do not have the same link every time.) You will need to click on that link to join the class. We have to do this for EVERY CLASS. Depending on your device, you may have some other setups. You will want to join with computer audio. Joining by video is up to you.
You need to have the Zoom application - download it to your computer, phone or iPad. Computer is your best option - hard to see on a phone. People tested with iPads and it seemed to work fine. It is free.
You will need decent internet. But give it a try before giving up! Also, if don't put yourself on video, that can help. If you CAN put your video on, do so - it will feel more like being in a group.
DURING CLASS:
Class will start promptly on TIME. Our classes are 60 minutes and will end ON TIME. If you have technical difficulties, we will chat about it after class - I cannot do anything about it during class. If you want to test your Zoom before class, just reach out to me a day or so ahead of time (not right before class!) and we can do a test run. FIND THE CHAT AREA so you can read any messages I might have for you. I cannot have music and my mic on at same time.
The first class you sign up for might be a fail - don't freak out! That's why we got a week of free classes so you can figure out Zoom and related technology, check your bandwidth, and get your questions answered and any kinks worked out.
Everyone: Bring your water & a towel.
Zumba Goldies: You will be on MUTE! As will I! So turn up the volume and dance! I will work hard to mirror my feet so you don't get R and L goofed up. haha. I will be facing you the entire time.
MIIT participants: I know you don't all have weights at home and your space might be limited. I will work up something that will work given those constraints. If you have weights or other equipment, have them nearby. Have a mat. You need to provide your own motivational music. Out of all the classes, this one will be least like the one we do face-to-face.
POUND posse: No Ripstix? No problem! Just use wooden spoons or whatever you got around house. If you want to purchase Ripstix, you can do there HERE.
SilverSneakers Yoga participants: You need to provide yourself a chair! And a nice quiet space. If you'd like music, you will need to provide it.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I continue to make improvements at home with regards to technology and my teaching space. We updated our modem (which was failing) and I have a new computer on order (mine is OLD). So music and movement might be off a little bit. Not to mention with so many people at home using the internet, there is a good chance we will break down. I strongly recommend you all update your computers and make sure you have the most current version of all software and applications (I don't mean for you to buy anything, just make sure you have the most current versions). We also updated our workout area and I will eventually be moving into that space for live streaming once the new computer arrives.
We will all just do the best we can this week. And the BEST thing is that we will be MOVING! I cannot wait to see you all!!! You are such a big part of my life and this absence has been torment.
If you have questions, please let me know. This is new to everyone so I appreciate your patience as we work through it. I am around this weekend if anyone wants to try out Zoom. Email or text me.