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Try Zumba and Dance Your Way Into A Better YOU!

What would be created if you combined all of the greatest parts of Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, Flamenco, Samba, Hip Hop, Belly Dancing and Tango into one incredible dance? Well then, wouldn’t you know it, that’s where the brain child of Zumba dance originated.

Zumba is a fast-paced dance style that’s specifically designed not only to be entertaining but a great fitness program as well. The name “Zumba” even comes from a Colombian term that means to move fast and to have fun! Although this dance has only recently gained force at many gyms, studios and even senior citizen homes, it has been around since the early 1990s.

You can thank fitness instructor Alberto Perez for combining the exercise of aerobic videos with the excitement of Latin and other dance techniques. After misplacing his original music for an aerobics class Perez improvised with some Latin salsa and meringue music allowing his class do dance to the beat. It was a dynamic hit, and nearly 12 million people have fallen in love with his creation since then. Zumba was even the first branded fitness program to launch a video game version for the likes of Xbox and Wii.

You’re probably wondering if Zumba sounds like something that you could fall in love with too. If you enjoy high energy, motivating music, and if you like to try unique moves and combinations then Zumba may be a necessity! It’s is a fantastic way to release stress and tension from the body, as well as increase your cardio work out and improve muscle tone. Not only will you enjoy it, but your body will thank you too!

Zumba Fitness Class Fundraiser at Dance FX Studios

Thank you to everyone who attended Zumba fitness class last Sunday at Dance FX Studios benefiting Valerie Aguinaga in her fight against cancer.  Zumba Jammer’s Suzanne Stemmerman and Frankie Valenzuela joined forces with Melanie Guzman, a Zumba Education Specialist here in Phoenix to hold this special Sunday afternoon Zumba fitness class which raised over $1000 for Valerie! Joe Goglia added a special touch to the day with his Bongo skills in conjunction with the Zumba class. Thanks, “Bongo” for your time :).

The day’s activities included raffle prizes such as restaurant and salon gift cards, Zumba wear and other fun giveaways! Thanks also to Pita Jungle who provided food for the Zumba fundraising event.

If you missed the event, it’s not too late to help raise more funds for Valerie. Go to www.cureval.org to donate today.