THE GYM of Englewood's Zumba Dance Party Raises $1,100 for Autism Awareness

THE GYM of Englewood invited the public to get to the gym and dance for their recent fundraiser in honor of Autism Awareness Month.

For the second year in a row, THE GYM hosted a Zumba Dance Party to benefit MarbleJam Kids, a non-profit organization that offers a creative outlet for children and adults with Autism. Instructors Chris SantaMaria, Hila Reva, Cat Veca, Nancy Cucchiara and Louis Scriven led a class of roughly 50 dancers as they spent the night moving and shaking for an important cause. In 90 minutes, $1,100 was raised and all proceeds went to MarbleJam Kids.

“It’s a great feeling of support when community rallies for a grassroots organization like MarbleJam Kids,” said Anna Villa-Bager, Founder and President of MarbleJam Kids. “We are so honored and grateful to THE GYM of Englewood, their incredible instructors, and all who attended!”

MarbleJam Kids is a New Jersey DDD authorized service provider dedicated to providing creative arts enrichment to individuals with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and special needs, through customized and therapeutically supported arts and enrichment programs. The facility, located in River Edge, NJ, is equipped with a dance, music, and arts studio providing an ideal setting for children of all ages and their families. For more information on MarbleJam Kids, visit www.marblejamkids.org.

“We’re so glad we were able to host this event and work with MarbleJam Kids again this year,” said Nurit Chasman, Group Fitness Director at THE GYM. “It was a fun workout for the participants and a great way to support the wonderful programs MarbleJam Kids offers.”

About THE GYM of Englewood & Montvale
THE GYM is a complete lifestyle and fitness center, designed to promote healthy living in a first class atmosphere. Its unique approach integrates specialized training programs with nutrition and weight management counseling for total body conditioning and optimal fitness. THE GYM is known for its superior quality equipment, expert staff and special amenities, including a juice bar, spa and child play area. The staff’s attentive service and the facility’s array of programs and services provide guests with a state-of-the-art experience.

THE GYM of Englewood
20 Nordhoff Place
Englewood, NJ 07631
201-567-9399
http://www.GetToTheGym.com/englewood

THE GYM of Montvale
2 Chestnut Ridge Road
Montvale, NJ 07645
201-802-9399
http://www.GetToTheGym.com/montvale

Photo:
Left to right: Jessica Wolthoff, THE GYM; Shantel Riveria, THE GYM: Nurit Chasman, THE GYM; Michael Fasulo, THE GYM; Anna Villa-Bager, Executive Director, MarbleJam Kids; Nancy Cucchiara, THE GYM.