“Queen City DanceOut has changed my life. I look different, I feel different – and I’m able to make a difference in so many lives.”

I’m Erica Butler and I’d rather go to a party than the gym any day of the week. For as long as I can remember, if there was music on – I was moving. I danced competitively throughout my youth and loved every minute of it. In 2003, I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill where I majored in Performance Studies and spent my time doing everything from Musicals to Improv Comedy. After I got my “real” job as the Administrative Manager for John Wieland Homes, I got out of dance and somehow managed to gain 50 lbs. I felt like I didn’t recognize myself anymore. I worked and watched TV and that’s about it.

One night at a party (see a theme here?), fellow Head Instructor Gina Moody led Shakira’s “Hips Don’t Lie” in the living room and Zumba just clicked with me. I took my first class the next week and lasted twenty minutes before I thought I was going to die. I left. But instead of accepting defeat – I went back. I stood in the back corner and did everything low impact. Slowly but surely, it became easier – and without fail I always had a blast.

Years later, I’ve made my way to the front and I am a now Head Instructor for Queen City DanceOut! If you’re scared of exercise like I was, give this a chance. Our classes are really a party in disguise. Who knows? You just might make your way to the front too. Read more about Erica in her Q&A

CERTIFICATIONS
AFAA Group Exercise, CPR, Zumba Basic

WHERE TO FIND ERICA BUTLER
Mondays, 7:00  – 8:30 pm
Megamix
Tom Sykes Recreation Center in Dilworth

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
DanceOut!
Berewick Recreation Center in Steele Creek

Fridays, 5:45 – 6:45 pm
DanceOut!
Tom Sykes Recreation Center in Dilworth

Sundays, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
DanceOut!
Gold’s Gym of Gastonia