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Elana Liberman

Elana’s childhood provided the foundation for a lifelong love of physical activity and sport. In her youth, Elana became a devoted freestyle skier, with her primary focus on the acrobatic aspect of the sport. Elana represented Ontario in competitions throughout North America and competed alongside some of the best skiers in the world.

Elana combined her physical passion for sports and athletics by taking a Kinesiology degree at The University of Western Ontario. While studying, she found a new passion that could satisfy her athletic pursuits and giving to others – teaching! Sharing her love of physical activity became both her joy and her avocation. Every weekend, Elana would make a 6 hour round trip trek to teach young kids the art and joy of freestyle skiing.

During and after her post graduate degrees, Elana experimented with new athletic pursuits, including long distance running and yoga.

Four years ago, Elana tried her first spin class. She was hooked – sweating to “the beat” combined everything she loved about physical activity. Fast forward, or in spin terms, “sprint forward” and Elana found her athletic nirvana – teaching spin classes throughout Halifax. She also teaches HydroRiding – spin classes in the water!

Elana’s love of dance made Zumba™ a natural addition to her repertoire. Becoming a Zumba™ and Zumbatomic™ instructor allows Elana to experience the joy of both “the beat” and teaching.

Elana’s mantra – “if you can sweat and smile in the same day, it’s a good day – if you can sweat and smile at the same time, it’s a great day.”