19/04/2026
Thank you so much to everyone who came this morning to our Sunday Dance with Elena class. Your energy, smiles, and support honestly mean the world to me 💙✨
Today, as I was getting ready for the class, I completely forgot to mention that it’s a really special day for me. It’s the 40th anniversary of the dance group IMPULSE — the group I joined when I was about 11 years old and ended up dancing with for at least 15 years before moving to Australia. This is truly where my whole dance journey began. Most of you know I didn’t grow up with any formal dance training, but Impulse was the place that made me fall in love with movement and community.
Ten years ago, I was lucky enough to be there in person for their 30th anniversary celebration in Russia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo6nz6eSsFs
(video from 10 years ago)
This year is their 40th, and even though I can’t be there today, I’ve been chatting with friends and watching their rehearsals through social platforms as they get ready for tonight’s big celebration. It means so much to still feel connected to the group that started everything for me. Once I came home today and looked through some photos filled with beautiful memories, I really wanted to share them with you.
Dance has taken me on such a beautiful journey, and I’m grateful every single day that it brought me here — to all of you, to Dance Fit with Elena, and to this amazing community we’ve created together in Mackay. And this year in September will mark 15 years since I started teaching Dance Fit programs —first 10 years of Zumba, and now our beautiful Dance Fit. I’m just so grateful for every step of this journey.
With love,
Elena🥰