BAJAN FUSION: Heather Fay with Pon de FLO

HEATHER FAY

New York based Pro Fitness Instructor/ Master Zumba Trainer & 

Professional Choreographer

PON DE FLO

Dance aerobics unique to our region

Soca & Reggae Rhythms

The 2012 Bajan Fusion will be a special experience featuring Heather Fay, Founder and CEO of Pon De FLO. Heather is a current TSI New York Sports Clubs (NYSC) Instructor in New York City . 

Instructing Zumba and Hip-Hop classes for seven years in NYC, Heather has earned herself much creditability in the dance and fitness industry and a reputation as a Zumba Master Instructor. As a huge fitness advocate, Heather has always incorporated strength, core and plyometric exercises into her dance choreography to enhance the workout.

In 2011, Heather created ‘Pon de FLO®’; a Caribbean/ Reggae dance based fitness class which incorporates high intensity calisthenics and core movements with the hottest Caribbean and Reggae music out today. Although based in NYC, Pon de FLO® is quickly gaining popularity and expanding internationally.

On November 5, Heather presented in the Town Sports International (TSI) 2011 Summit in New York, where she lead an extremely successful session “The True Essence of Zumba”: Injury Prevention Techniques, to participants of all levels.

She earned certifications in Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), National Academy of Sports
Medicine (NASM), Mad Dogg Spin® and YogaFit®. In 2006 Heather graduated with a Degree in Visual/ Graphic Arts from Holyoke College.

“I believe dance is both body empowerment as well as a form of freedom. When you dance, dance uninhibitedly. Lose yourself in the music and rhythms, freeing yourself from all the self-inflicted boundaries and consciousness we stress upon ourselves living in today’s society. When you dance, dance like no one is watching. Allowing yourself true freedom to move, will not only have you feel uplifted, but you will also feel your body strengthening and becoming more flexible.”
Heather Fay

LIVE TO DANCE...DANCE TO BE FREE

www.pondeflo.com

www.heatherfaynyc.com

CONNECT THE DOTS

Have you looked back at your life and pondered the possibilities? 

Have you connected your dots or found the link to a better and more fulfilling life?

Growing up on the beautiful island of Barbados has been a great blessing in my life. I have had the opportunity to live a full life (the love of family and friends, the nurturing support as I went from a child, to an adolescent, and to an adult).

When I moved to the United States as a young adult, my life was filled with even more experiences -- successes, failures, even disappointments– all taking place in a big pond called New York City.  Here, I faced harsh realities only to meet them with courage; I was taken for granted by some, respected by others; lived impulsively at times, yet have learned to worked harder, steadier and smarter.

Ultimately I persevered. Today, I finally feel like I can connect the dots. What they ultimately project as a big picture…only God knows.

But today is not the end of a journey; I am not a finished project, but a work in progress, improving in quality at every moment. Despite the ups and downs, I wouldn’t trade my experiences for anything else. They made me who I am.

So today I want to share a few things I have learned in life. These beliefs have allowed me to realize that we are “never alone” in this adventure called life, and that it’s up to us to create and shape our own future. These points may seem simple or obvious, but they are important, and they take time, patience, practice and passion to put into action.

·        Be yourself…STAY HUMBLE.

·        Have faith…BE STRONG.

·        Genuinely take an interest in others…LISTEN.

·        Help those in need…VOLUNTEER.

·        Build and foster relationships…NETWORK.

·        Be honest and let others know your intentions…SPEAK UP.

·        Knowledge is power…BE INFORMED.

·        Be open to learning and experiencing new things, people, cultures etc…STAY OPEN-MINDED.

·        Treat others as you would like to be treated. We’re all human beings and deserve to feel worthwhile…RESPECT OTHERS.

·        Share enough of yourself so others can understand you… SHARE.

      Live life to the fullest, within reason and know that you are blessed!

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