Our Story
In these stressful times, two law students decided that it’s time to let our hair down and dance it out. Lexie Pereira and Mariella Rutigliano, two Boston College roommates turned certified Zumba Instructors, know a thing or two about making the best of situations. The two felt compelled to bring back a sense of normalcy, routine, and self-care when their law schools shut down for the semester.
Cue ZOOMBA: Live fitness classes, including Zumba, Zoomba-Flex (a cardio + toning hybrid workout), HIIT (high-intensity interval training), and various group fitness classes that stream from the comfort of your home—keeping everyone at a safe social distance. And the best part? These are donation-optional classes supporting Meals on Wheels, a charity that brings food to the elderly in our communities that are most at risk during this global pandemic.
Meet our Founders
Meet Lexie!
Lexie Pereira is a law student by day and an expert fitness instructor by night. Lexie is a certified Zumba instructor and an experienced dancer with over 20 years of practice. Growing up, Lexie was a competitive studio dancer and cheerleader. In college, Lexie was the captain of BC’s Pom Squad, the competitive dance team, and captain of the entire Spirit Program, consisting of Pom, Cheer, and the Mascots.
She loves to make workouts fun by adding in sassy dance moves and even the occasional disco lights. Lexie’s high-energy classes will leave you feeling confident and proud of yourself!
Lexie is a J.D./M.B.A. student at Boston College Law School, studying to become a litigator, with a specialty in construction law. She earned her B.A. from Boston College, which is where she met her best friend and co-founder, Mariella!
Meet Mariella!
Mariella Rutigliano is a law student by day and an expert fitness instructor by night. Mariella is a certified Zumba instructor and an experienced athlete. In high school, Mariella competed on Deerfield Academy’s Squash team. In college, Mariella was often invited to instruct Zumba at school-wide events, including Dance Marathon.
Her workouts are a party with fun music and lots of laughs.
Mariella is a J.D. student at New York Law School, studying to become a transactional attorney. She earned her B.A. from Boston College, which - you guessed it - is where she met her best friend and co-founder, Lexie!