St. John Carnival anyone?

Hi ladies,

Hope this post reaches you in good health and spirit.

Do you believe that some of the ladies in this troupe have expressed interest in doing another parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 on St. John?  Crazy, right?!  On the other hand...have you been thinking about it too? Have you been saying to yourself: "You know, since we're half of the STT/STJ district, we can't leave the other half out?".  If so, let me know if you're feeling fit (and hyped) for Round 2 -- St. John style (by leaving a comment on the blog or replying to the email contact listed on the right side of the blog)!

And of course, to all the moms and non-moms in the group: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

(If you're not a mom, feel free to mother your inner child.)

Peace and love,
Gaynel

Carnival Video Slide Show

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Carnival Videos

Here you go Ladies! A few videos for your enjoyment! :-)

The Zumba Troupe stadium performance:

http://youtu.be/mktrPEvmZKA

Zumba Troupe Waka Waka:

http://youtu.be/qyOhoue71-4

Videos provide by JAY  LAMMERING

Post update and Pics

Hi again ladies,

Wow!  Did we have fun during the Adult's Parade or what?! 

Much love and respect to all my fellow troupe members who brought the color, the joy, the hard work, and (according to Joni's husband) the sexy to the 60th anniversary of VI Carnival in St. Thomas.
DJ Nick wants to know: Are we ready to sign the contract for next year?    ((LOL))

That's right ladies, no rest for the weary.

Since we can't have a party without music, here's one from a band I have not yet featured.

Cool Sessions Brass's "Bounce on the Spot", sing it Tishelle:

Put yo finger up in the air (4x), leh me see you bounce on the spot...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyCrMZHnsIM
Enjoy the pictures, ladies...

Peace out,
Gaynel

pictures provided by Dale Morton

We did it!!!!

We had an awesome time during the parade! Lots of energy, lots of fun! Thanks again to Gaynel for all the hard work organizing everything and thanks to all the other ladies that donated time and effort. We have lots of pics to share. I'm still gathering them all, but here are some samples! Enjoy!

pic by: Jane Lange DiCola

pic by: Patrice K. Johnson

pic by: Clotilda Matos Millin

pic by: Patrice K. Johnson

pic by: Patrice K. Johnson

pic by: Vivian St Juste

pic by: Vivian St Juste

pic by: Ken Wiseman

pic by: Ken Wiseman

pic by: Clotilda Matos Millin

pic by: Susan Brooks Stephenson

pic by: Roshan Sookram

pic by: Roshan Sookram

pic by: Roshan Sookram

pic by: Kimbalee K. Dawson

pic by: Susan Brooks Stephenson

pic by: Susan Brooks Stephenson

pic by: Susan Brooks Stephenson

pic by: Susan Brooks Stephenson

pic by: Susan Brooks Stephenson

 

pictures provided by zumba members, zumba friends, spectators, photographers (Roshan Sookram)

Meeting Place, Photos, Flags, Etc.

Hi, ladies:

We're almost at the home stretch. Adult's parade is less than two days away...

60th anniversary of VI Carnival, here we come!

1. Please meet at the Western Cemetery on the top of the road that leads to Davis Funeral Home (directly across from Impacting Your World Christian Ministries) between 9:00-9:30am, Saturday, April 28, 2012. The Virgin Islands Carnival Committee is being strict this year and will not give out troupe numbers until the parade marshal gives them out on the day of parade. Parade scheduled to start at 10 a.m. To date, we do not know where we will be in the troupe order.
2. Ice. I'll be calling members to see if you can assist in this regard. (I will give you info. on drop off location tomorrow.)
3. Photos & Videos. If you have a smartphone or have friends and relatives on the parade route, feel free to arrange for them to take tons of pictures and videos of the troupe. We can post videos received on our YouTube channel: sttzumbatroupe. We can use photos for sponsor thank-you cards and Z Life submission (the official magazine of Zumba LLC), etc. Also, see link to upload your Zumba swag (Zwag) via Facebook, if you have a customized Zumba look: http://view.zumba-mail.com/?j=fecc177176610779&m=fe97157073640c7970&ls=fe2b1673746105757d1272&l=fef91578736304&s=fe5b16787762077b7317&jb=ff3715767464&ju=fe8b1676776101757d&tracking=true&r=0.
4. Drinks. If you would like your favorite alcoholic beverage on the road, please bring your own supply (rum, etc.). Water, Gatorade, Cranberry Juice, and Coke will be supplied.
5. Flags. We're asking members to bring or purchase a VI flag for our Pump Yuh Flag routine. VI flags are plentiful from various vendors, including Virgin Marley's (across from Wendy's) and in the Carnival Village (vendors selling VI bandanas, etc.).
6. Truck Filling & Decorating at Betsy's Bar (parking lot). Takes place prior to the move to the Western Cemetery. E-mail or contact Clo if you can be of assistance: cem1023@yahoo.com.
7. Sternos, Large Cups, Garbage Bags. If anyone has extras of these items laying around at home, let me know.

Thanks, ladies. Bring your Zwag and your rag. It's Carnival...VI and Zumba style!

Peace out,
Gaynel

Today's Practice (the last before Saturday)

Today at 5:30 pm - the lobby of the UVI Sports & Fitness Center.  At 7:00pm, we can move to the aerobic room at the UVI Wellness Center (if available).

Thanks,
Gaynel