About us

Laura Barreto

Bamboofit Co-founder

Zumba Instructor 

 
"True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are united." Alexander von Humboldt

Background:

Laura started dancing since her childhood. During her teenage years, she kept performing and sharing her latin culture through dance. In 2007, Laura wanted to take a bigger step and decided along with Lina to teach a fusion of  dance and fitness and what a better way of doing it but with Zumba. Laura loves to be involved in the fitness and health industry. Her favorite dance style is flamenco, but, she also loves all the rhythms with an african flavour.

Education:

• Exercise Science Degree with a specialization in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Concordia University 
• Certified YMCA Group Fitness instructor
• Certified Zumba Fitness Instructor since 2007
• Updated First aid heart saver/AED (A+) certification by Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Lina Barreto

Bamboofit Co-founder

Zumba Instructor

"When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot become manifest, strenght cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and inteligence cannot be applied". Herophilius of Chalcedon (335-280 BCE), physician to Alexander the Great

Background:

Lina originally from Bogota, Colombia grew up with incredible entrepreneurial parents and a lovely family. Having the chance to perform on stage since child in her schools, Lina soon realized her big passions in life were international business and dancing. During high school in London, Canada, Lina along with other friends founded the popular Tropical Flowers Dancing Group. They performed everywhere in the city, even in TV shows. When she moved to Montreal, she decided to share this passion for dancing through Zumba Fitness. Lina's favorite dance styles are belly dancing and salsa.

Education:

• International Management Degree, ESC Toulouse
• Bachelor of Commerce, McGill University
• Certified Zumba Fitness Instructor since 2007
• Updated First aid heart saver/AED (A+) certification by Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Gladys, Zumba Instructor

Background:
Gladys was thrilled when she discovered Zumba through Bamboofit. Growing up as a basketball devotee, she always had a passion on keeping herself active. After earning her DEC in 2007, she soon realized that she wanted to learn more about health fitness. Her favorite dance styles are hip hop and reggaeton.

Education:

• Exercise Science Degree with a specialization in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Concordia University.
• Certified Zumba Instructor
• Updated First aid heart saver/AED (A+) certification by Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Caro, Zumba Instructor 

Background:

Caroline has always loved to dance. Younger, she did gymnastics and ballet jazz. She was blown away by her first Zumba class at Bamboofit. She soon became addicted to this crazy latin style fitness and then decided to join the Bamboofit team. She finds Zumba a great way to keep active while having fun. Her favorite dance styles are reggaeton and samba.

Education:

• Bachelor of Nutrition from Université de Montréal
• Certified Zumba Instructor 

Naoko is one of the original students of Lina and Laura. She fell in love with Zumba fitness as it introduced her to beautiful Latin music and dance steps!. She feels honoured to be part of this team and to assist Lina & Laura who give the best Zumba classes at all times!

Diana also discovered the entertaining and amazing world of Zumba with Lina and Laura!. Diana couldn’t ask for better than Zumba and the Bamboofit Team as she truly believes that physical activity combined with good eating habits are key to the healthiest lifestyle!