My name is Erika Bocardo and I have been a licensed Zumba™ Instructor since 2011. In addition, I have been trained in  Zumba™ Gold, Zumba™ Toning and Strong by Zumba™ . I am also a member of ZIN™ , the Zumba™ Instructor Network.

My expertise is in Salsa but I love incorporating a wide range of latin dances into my classes. I strongly believe that everybody can find joy, health, and happiness through taking Zumba™ classes . I am very positive and give 100% to each and every class.

My philosophy as an instructor is that EVERYBODY can join, feel successful and have fun! I promise that you will leave every class with a big smile and eager to come back for more.  I look forward to dancing with you soon!

Zumba™ classes provide a high energy dance workout that helps improve health and happiness. After each class I feel motivated and inspired, which are important elements that I love to share with my students as well. 

Zumba™ dance classes bring together people from many different cultures and backgrounds. It is amazing to learn from each other and come together as a community.

Dance has always been a passion of mine. Coming from a family of dancers opened the door for dance in my life. Although Salsa has been important to me, I have also enjoyed taking classes in other styles like Bachata, African Dance, Tango, Belly Dance and more. Zumba™ dance has allowed me to bring these rhythms and styles into my current classes and share them with students.

I am originally from Lima, Peru and also spent 10 years in Argentina before coming to the United States. I now live in the beautiful city of Morro Bay, CA with my wife Erin, my son Gianni and my stepson Kyden. Our pets are also important members of our family. We have 2 dogs (Midnight and Bicho) and 2 new kittens (Messi and Jade). 

In addition to dance we enjoy traveling to learn about new places and cultures. Locally we like to kayak, hike and explore the outdoors.