Loretta Bates

Mom, turned fitness professional, turned international presenter, turned inspirational and motivational speaker, Loretta is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in International Studies and French, the nations and cultures of the world have always been an obsession. She didn't fully understand how much she would be able to use what she learned. She never thought she would have the opportunity to help make the world a healthier, happier place.

In 2007, she made a decision that would turn her world upside down! She attended a Zumba® Fitness Class, and INSTANTLY fell in love. During the course of an hour, she traveled the world by experiencing different cultures through their music. It was love at first shimmy! After a little encouragement from the instructor, she decided to take the leap! No longer simply participating in the class, but leading it! Feeling unqualified, and scared she made a decision that changed her life forever.

Since then, for the past 15 years Loretta has trained thousands of instructors, visited over 100 countries teaching master classes and events, presenting, speaking and teaching classes. She has presented at fitness conventions, been featured on many instructional DVDs, videos, and video games as a brand ambassador for Zumba® Fitness.

She is the wife of the most incredible husband, and mother of two amazing children. Wife and Mom are the titles of which she is most proud.