Molly Adams Tasanasanta - Owner, Instructor
I have a passion for dance and a passion for helping others to dance. To me there is nothing better than seeing a student finally be able to do something that they've been working so hard to learn.
I am a patient and understanding teacher who will work to figure out what your learning style is.
In July 2007 I took my Bronze Rhythm certification tests with Ron Montez and received High Honors. I have also been a certified Zumba®, Zumba® Gold and Zumba® Aqua fitness instructor since February 2009. For more information about my Zumba® classes please see: www.ZumbaBellingham.com
I have learned from Kyle Redd, Sarah Vann Drake, FJ Abaya, Catherine Abaya, Jordan Frisbee, Tatiana Mollman, Ben Morris, Melina Ramirez, Valentina Weiss-Kostenko, Ron Montez, Diane Jarmolow, Natasha Thayer, Myles Monroe, Tessa Cunningham, Tony Fan, Ilana Rubin, Alex Krebs, Sara Thomsen and others. I love meeting new coaches and taking new classes. Learning is a lifetime goal for me and I never want to stop improving my dancing abilities!
I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Bellingham in 1987. I'm about to graduate with a graphic design degree from Whatcom Community College (my second AA degree). I love the creative outlet of graphic and web design, but dancing is definitely my passion.
If you ever have any questions please feel free to ask me. I look forward to seeing you dancing!
You may email me at: info@thebluemoonballroom.com
Certifications & Achievements
- DVIDA Associates of Dance Certification, American Rhythm 2007 Received High Honors tested by 7-time Latin Champion Ron Montez
- Zumba® Gold Toning License July 2011
- Zumba® Toning
License July 2011
Licensed by national trainer Jani Roberts - Zumba® Aqua License August 2010
Licensed by national trainers Tony Witt and Maria Padilla-Browning - Zumba® Basic 1 License November 2009
Licensed by national trainer Roger Yamat - Zumba® Basic 2 License September 2009
Licensed by national trainer Tanya Beardsley - Zumba® Basic 1 License April 2009
Licensed by national trainer Roger Yamat - Zumba® Gold License February 2009
Licensed by national trainer Ali Pellito-Ramirez - Quest for the Best 2/2009:
Adult Amateur Open Novice Rhythm Champions - Quest for the Best 11/2008:
Adult Amateur Bronze & Silver Rhythm Champions - Northwest Dancesport Championships 2008:
Adult Amateur Bronze & Silver Rhythm Champions
Adult Amateur Bronze & Silver Smooth Champions - Seattle Star Ball 2008:
Adult Amateur Bronze, Silver & Open Novice Rhythm Champions
Dances I Teach
American Rhythm:
Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Bolero, Mambo, Samba
Club Dances:
West Coast Swing, Salsa, Nightclub 2 Step, Argentine Tango, Merengue, Jitterbug
American Smooth:
Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot
Fitness Classes:
Zumba® Fitness
Zumba® Gold
Zumba® Toning
Zumba® Gold-Toning
Zumba® Aqua
