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Introduction Are you looking for new ways to get active? Maybe you don’t like conventional sports. Maybe running drains your energy. Zumba might be what you’re looking for. Keep reading to find out why.



Table Of Contents Introduction Meet the Instructor History Of Zumba Instructor's Experience Benefits of Zumba Structure of a Class Playlist Instructor's Tips Try it Yourself Contact Information

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"You don't have to know how to dance, you just have to keep moving and enjoy the music."

Meet the Instructor Wendi Curran has been teaching Zumba classes for five years. She started out by attending classes as a student, and quickly fell in love with Zumba. She got her instructor’s license in 2017, and started teaching classes in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She began teaching classes in Rockland, Ontario, in 2019.

In the 1990s, Beto Perez forgot his music for an aerobics class and improvised with salsa and merengue tapes.

The History

Beto began teaching Zumba in Miami in 2001.

Of Zumba Now, over 12 million people worldwide take Zumba classes every year.

Beto met Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion, and together they officially coined the term “Zumba.”

Instructor's Experience Wendi began taking Zumba classes in 2006 as a student. She was so inspired by her instructor that when she was presented with an opportunity to train to be an instructor herself, she eagerly took it.

"Zumba is for all ages and fitness levels."

After earning her instructor’s license, she decided to start a small class with people she knew and it grew from there. She’s also instructed at major Zumba events.

Benefits Improves coordination and heart health

Provides an opportunity to socialize

Helps tone muscles and burns calories

Of Zumba Boosts dopamine

Workouts can be easily modified

Builds stamina

Structure Of A Class

1. The class begins with a warmup that lasts 8-10 minutes, consisting of three songs. It begins with simple step-touch movements, meaning that students don’t travel around the room.

2. The warmup continues with higher intensity cardio, followed by toning. This is designed to get the blood flowing and prepare for the main portion of the class.

3. The next 40 minutes are the main portion of the class. There are a number of songs with varying intensity.

4. The songs during the main part of the class contain four main types of dancing: salsa, meringue, reggaeton and cumbia.

5. The final two songs are the cooldown. The first song is focused on bringing the heart rate down, and the second is for stretching.

Playlist Here are some sample songs that Wendi uses. Listen to them to get a feel for the class.

Sigueme y Te Sigo- Daddy Yankee

Buzina- Pabllo Vittar

No Excuses- Meghan Trainor

Duro y Suave- Leslie Grace

Raggaeton Lento (Remix)- Little Mix

This Is Me- Keala Settle

Instructor's Tips Always keep moving! Even if you can't keep up with the moves, make your own moves!

Focus on legs! The arm movements are more difficult to keep up with, and the footwork is more important!

Most importantlyhave fun!

Try it Yourself

Contact Information Wendi Curran [email protected] 613-819-4321

Location 999 Giroux St. Rockland, ON K4K 1C2

Time 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays

@zumbawithwendi