DFALF Conducts Zumba and Calligraphy Classes for Wellness

PASAY CITY, 04 November 2022 — The  DFA Ladies Foundation, Inc. (DFALF) continues its mission to contribute to the physical, intellectual, and social development of its members by conducting two wellness activities in October 2022.

In partnership with Fitness First and Evolution Wellness Philippines Inc, the DFALF held a Zumba Class on 14 October 2022 at the Department of Foreign Affairs. The event was facilitated by Coach Ely Quirino, who is a licensed teacher of Zumba and its various forms.

The Zumba class would not have been possible without the assistance of Fitness First, one of the largest fitness brands in the world, and the largest in Southeast Asia. Fitness First also offers other group fitness classes including HIIT and boxing. Fitness First has been a partner of the DFALF since 2021.

Meanwhile, on 24 October 2022, the DFALF held a calligraphy class also at the Department of Foreign Affairs. The class was facilitated by Ms. Elna Smith, who is a calligraphy enthusiast and has been doing and teaching classic or traditional calligraphy since 2018. The one-and-a-half-hour class taught members how to write using the “Copperplate” calligraphy font.

The DFALF has already conducted three wellness activities this year. For the month of November, the Foundation will conduct four wellness activities: Biking with the DFA Bike Society, Dance Class with the Philippine Barangay Folk Dance Troupe, a second batch of the Calligraphy class with Ms. Elna Smith, and Krav Maga Class with the International Krav Maga Federation. For advance registration and inquiries, members may contact the DFALF Secretariat at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via Avaya local 3035/3036. END

Coach Ely Quirino facilitates the DFALF x Fitness First Zumba Class

Ms. Elna Smith leads a class on “Copperplate” Calligraphy for DFALF Members