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Meet Antonio. A Microsoft Employee with Moves for Days!
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) Meet Antonio Brown. By day, he’s supporting customers with their softwa…
Meet Keily. A Pastry Chef with Pretty SWEET Moves.
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Meet Darryl. Making Money Moves… Literally.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) Say “hello” to Darryl Stein – a financial advisor and Zumba…

Meet Eric. From Front Row Diva to Zumba® Instructor.
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Meet Guillermo. Indoors or Outdoors, He’s Keeping His Students Moving!
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) on Nov 5, 2020 at 9:24am PST In today’s edition of Zumba Is My Side Hus…

From High School Sweethearts to Zumba® Instructors
Next up in this month’s community highlight series is the story of Zumba® Jammer Tyler Crain-Davis and ZIN™ Member Zac Crain-Davis! Learn…

Meet Brenda. A Software Developer That Knows How to Shake It!
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Meet Gaby. Giving Her All to Her Team, Her Students and Herself.
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Meet Lora. Spreading Positivity as a Librarian and Zumba® Instructor.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) on Sep 24, 2020 at 9:13am PDT Say “hello” to Lora Nance – Z…

Meet Kyle. A Pediatric Dietician Keeping Kids AND Adults Healthy.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) on Sep 10, 2020 at 9:08am PDT In honor of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, …

Meet Blossom. A Public Health Physician with a Passion for Helping Others.
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Meet Shawn. Our Very Own Superhero!
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Meet David. An Interior Stylist, Jewelry Designer AND Zumba® Instructor.
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Meet Amanda – Wife. Mom. Zumba® Instructor. BOSS.
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Meet Kim. A Business Owner AND Dance Floor Boss.
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Meet Francine. An Essential Worker That Knows How To Work It!
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Their Epic Chemistry Shines In Their Zumba® Classes
Our community highlight series continues with ZIN™ Members Kristyn and Heather Roberts! Since fatefully meeting at their local gym, Krist…

They Met In A Zumba® Class and the Rest Is History
Rounding out this month’s community highlight series are ZIN™ Members Cindy and Emily Peterson. After meeting in a Zumba® class, it’s no …

A Dynamic Duo That’s All About Good Vibes
We’re keepin’ our community highlight series movin’ with ZIN™ Member Noelle Fraire and her partner/Zumba® fan Mariah Urbina! Not only do …

Meet Adriano. Keeping His Community Healthy In More Ways Than One.
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Meet Jessica. Sign Language Interpreter AND #ZumbaVirtual Pro.
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From Meeting as Teens to a Dance Floor Proposal
This month, we’re highlighting the incredible stories of instructors, students and fans in the Zumba® community, starting with Zumba® Jam…

Meet Amy. Saucin’ By Day, Teaching #ZumbaVirtual by Night.
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Meet Giovanna. Pharmacy Tech & #ZumbaVirtual Extraordinaire.
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Meet Jennie. A Total Zumba® Boss Lady.
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Meet Janice. Movin’ the World as an Essential Worker AND a #ZumbaVirtual Instructor.
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Meet Margarita. Zumba® Is Her Side Hustle.
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A Professor. A Podiatrist. A Zumba® Instructor.
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I Left My Violent Neighborhood And Made My Dreams Come True
Rony Gratereaut grew up in a rough neighborhood in Puerto Rico, where he saw things that no young person should be witness to. Despite hi…

How I Help Babies and Caregivers Form Lasting Bonds Through Dance
“Several years ago, I had just had my third child and was looking for a fun fitness class to help me lose weight. I discovered Zumba, wen…

Smiling On The Outside, Trapped Inside
Alena Shifrin spent much of her life overweight…smiling on the outside, but trapped and sad on the inside. In 2011, she learned of her ex…

I Met The Love Of My Life In A Zumba® Class
“Most fairy tales are warm and fuzzy, but mine started off on (literally) a cold note. In January of 2016, I was driving towards a new li…

From Injury to Inspiration: Diego Chantir
Diego Chantir is a super-talented, rising star in the Zumba® community, who you might recognize from his jam sessions as a Zumba Jammer™ …

What Happens to Your Brain When You Dance?
Meet Leoni Epiphaniou. The Boston resident has been a psychotherapist for over 20 years, helping hundreds of clients deal with stress, an…

Finding Her Purpose: Jeimy Bueno’s Story
Jeimy Bueno is an amazing dancer – you might have seen her on stage with Beto at The XI Fitness-Concert™ – and Zumba® Present…

We Bet You Can’t Guess Who This Zumba® Star Is On The First Try
That’s Right! That cute baby is Mauricio Camargo. If you don’t know him, you will soon – he is a talented dancer, dedi…

I Started My Full-Time Career In High School
Henry Cedeño was just a high school student when he discovered that being a Zumba® Instructor might make a great career choice. He had be…

15 Surgeries Won’t Stop My Zumba Classes
“I was not prepared for the evening of July 10, 2002. It was raining and after a long day of work, one exit from my house, my car hydropl…

The Salsa Queen: Betsy Dopico
Betsy Dopico – known to some as the Salsa Queen – grew up in a small town in Cuba. Zumba®, along with her incredible talent, …

I’ve Raised More Than $125k For Charity By Teaching Zumba® Classes
Marisa Stani is energetic, exuberant, and full of heart. When she started dancing at just 22 months old, she was so consumed by passion t…

Check Out These Incredible Before and After Photos
If you’ve ever danced your booty through a Zumba® class, then you know one thing for sure: you sweat. A LOT. Which means you got a …

How I Lost and Found My Health and Happiness
Hailing from the Bronx, NY, Tony Santiago had worked behind the scenes in television and as an on-air radio host for many years. Tony hit…

From Over 300 Pounds To A New Me
“After about 10 years of consistently gaining weight, and ultimately reaching over 300lbs, I had enough. Throughout my late teens a…

How I Lost Weight After Years of Yo-Yo Dieting
“Hello, my name is Lena, and I am a Zumba-holic! I really don’t think there are words to describe the true impact that Zumba has made in …

How Dancing Helped Me Get Through a Traumatic Car Accident
“When I first started taking Zumba classes, it was because I needed to commit to a healthy lifestyle and I needed to lose weight. I have …

I Lost an Entire Person in Weight
“Just a few years ago, I was obese and dangerously unhealthy. I had a very poor diet and mostly sedentary lifestyle. A huge wakeup call c…

When I Convinced Myself To Get Healthy, I Lost 100+ Pounds
“For as long as I can remember family, friends, classmates, and complete strangers have made disparaging comments about my weight. I beli…

From Bullying to Dancing
Natalie Burlison has battled more demons in just a few years than most people experience in a lifetime. For any normal teenager, navigati…

My Hearing Impairment Doesn’t Stop Me From Dancing To The Music
“I am 85% deaf in both of my ears. I was born that way. As you can imagine, my childhood was a difficult time for me, whilst living with …

I Manage My Disability Through Dance
“I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at just 18 months of age. When I was 16, I was told by doctors that I’d be in a wheel…

Friends Don’t Let Friends Fight Alone
Meet Sandy, Jocelyn, Janet, Maribel, and Carla. These Zumba® Instructors and survivors are fierce warriors, who don’t let anything stand …

I Was Only 30 When I Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Growing up in the Middle East with its customs and traditions, Nour Jabri was never taught to make a career for herself. She married youn…

I Am A 20 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
“When I was 35 years old, I was working a double in the NICU when something just didn’t feel right. I saw my doctors and they told me to …

Apert Syndrome Does Not Get In The Way Of My Life
“I have a syndrome known as Apert. It is a genetic disorder that affects the way your skull grows, so it affects the head, fingers, toes,…

Unsung Hero – September 2017
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

Dear Mom, This One Is For You
“One of the reasons why I love Zumba so much is because of the love you feel from the community. Not prejudiced or contingent love… just …

I Used To Drink Soda For Breakfast
“Growing up in the South with only one gym in the entire town and a family that drank soda for breakfast, it was very easy to be overweig…

The One Thing That Made Me Feel Like Myself While Battling Cancer
“In 2011, I started at the University of Dublin as an adult, to further my education. There, I encountered Zumba classes as a way to get …

From Depressed and Overweight to Finding My Life’s Purpose
“In 2009, I suffered a really bad breakup and lost myself in depression. It was a really bad time for me. I was overweight, I was unhappy…

Dancing Helps My Mom With Alzheimer’s
“My mom has been battling dementia and Alzheimer’s for five years now. I am her caretaker, and she has forgotten my name. In her eyes, I …

I Lost 100 Pounds AFTER My Wedding
“I’ve struggled with my weight for practically my entire life, but had managed to get to a healthy weight before my wedding in 2013. Well…

Unsung Hero – July 2017
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

Zumba® Classes Kept Me Happy Throughout Cancer Treatment
“I was diagnosed with cancer in August of last year, the very same month that I started taking weekly Zumba classes. Even though I was ve…

Unsung Hero – June 2017
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

The Beautiful Thing That Happened When I Lost All Of My Hair
“For women, hair is a big part of owning your look and expressing yourself. My whole life, I’d been known for my hair. Big, thick, golden…

Zumba Helped Me Overcome An Eating Disorder
“While Zumba classes are surely the primary weight-loss transformation tool, my story is a little bit different. I have been a very activ…

Watch This Zumba® Instructor Receive a Gift That Changes Everything
Meet Tekeema Parson. She lives in one of the most obese counties in North Carolina and is making it her mission to change that statistic.…

If You Have a Chronic Illness, You Are Not Alone
“May is Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month and in honor, I am sharing my story. As terrifying as it is to open up about an incurable, invisibl…

What Motivated Me to Leave a Toxic Relationship
“I was in a relationship for 9 years. While we were mostly happy together, there were a lot of things that were emotionally and mentally …

Unsung Heroes: Patricia Duran Nobrega
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

How Online Dating Changed the Course of my Life
“I was a big little girl. I remember being in kindergarten and being in the 90th percentile for children my age. I also remember not bein…

116 Pounds Lost, A New Me Gained
“In 2015, I made a decision to turn my life around. I was tired of being overweight, so I made a commitment to get healthier. By making c…

Unsung Hero – April 2017
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

How a Deal With my Mom Changed My Life
“My story starts with a bribe from my mom. In June of 2013, we took a road trip to Boston with my aunt and cousins. We spent a day in Sal…

Finding My Light at the End of the Tunnel
“Back in 2011, I fell into a huge depression. After losing a friend to a heart attack at age 39, getting married followed by a divo…

Unsung Heroes: Michael Goldstein
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

My Fitness Instructor is Truly Amazing
“To know him is to love him. Some consider him a living saint. He is a natural leader. He is a professional dancer. An amazing teacher. A…

I Was a Late Bloomer in Life
“I used to be that girl who refused to step foot in a gym because I didn’t think I had the time to do all that was needed in order to be …

The Surprising Way I Teach Early Childhood Education
“Growing up, music and movement were a part of my life in so many ways; from being a flutist in concert and marching bands to dance compe…

Unsung Heroes: Michele Ayoub
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

Do You Have a Zumba Story to Tell?
If there’s one thing anybody who has ever taken a Zumba® class will tell you, it’s that it made an impact on them. Whether th…

I Don’t Need to Hear the Music to Feel it in my Heart
“I’d like to tell you about my student, Mikey Krajnak. At least that is his legal, written English name. His deaf name is DEAF READ BEAR.…

I Transformed My Body and I Love It
“At a very young age, I started dancing and fell in love with rhythms like jazz, hip hop, salsa, and belly dance. In high school, I worke…

I Lost Myself When I Lost My Mom
“I went through a lot at the age of 26 when I lost my mom. She lost her battle against cancer and it was a very depressing phase of my li…

This Woman’s Weight Loss Journey is Incredible
“Back in 2015, when I weighed in at 233 pounds, I found the idea of going to the gym very intimidating. From past experiences, I knew tha…

A Healthy Addiction
“I had been obese all my life, but about 15 years ago at 435 pounds I had a moment. While looking at my mother after open-heart surgery, …

Why I Decided to Teach Zumba® Classes Full-Time
Maggie Engels is from Nicholville, New York (population: 400). After trying her hand at various jobs, she landed a position at NuMed, Inc…

Zumba Helped me Escape my Abusive Marriage
“Telling a story is tough. Telling your story when you have lived through it can be tough on a level that some will never understand. But…

The Wake-Up Call That Led Me Down a Healthier Road
“I am a 53-year old born-and-bred Jersey Boy with two beautiful teen-aged daughters. For most of my life, I have watched my family, parti…

Why I Dance for my Best Friend
“Six years ago, I lost my best friend Jelena. We were two bodies with one soul. For the two of us, dancing was like the air we breathed. …

Unsung Heroes: Shiri Lahav
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

This Woman is 79 and Just Became a Zumba® Instructor
You know what they say: age is just a number. Meet Monika Aasa, a 79 year old woman in Sweden who just received her license to teach Zumb…

100 Lbs Later: How I Dance Away Life’s Challenges
“I was brought up in an abusive home because of my father. When I was 9, he went to prison and I had to begin telling people my sto…

I Had to Re-Learn How to Read, Write, and Talk at Age 50
**Translated to English below “Quiero compartir con ustedes algo que me sucedió el 17 de agosto del 2015: sobreviví un derrame cere…

Unsung Heroes: Suzanne Parchment
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

Featured in People Magazine, This Woman’s Weight Loss Journey is Incredible
“Back in 2015, when I weighed in at 233 pounds, I found the idea of going to the gym very intimidating. From past experiences, I knew tha…

How Zumba Is Making a Difference in Madagascar
Get to know Zum’Mada – an organization of 11 Zumba Instructors who teach at the one and only fully Zumba-dedicated studio in Madagascar, …

I Had To Change My Life… So I Did!
When trying to make a change in your life, it’s important to know that getting there is the first step. Just ask Melissa Burton of Lebano…

I’ve Lost 160 Pounds So Far
“I am Tasha and I am 29 years old. I’ve always struggled with my weight and with Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Polycystic Ova…

Why I Decided to Teach Zumba® Classes Full-Time
Maggie Engels is from Nicholville, New York (population: 400). After trying her hand at various jobs, she landed a position at NuM…

Unsung Heroes: Greg Parnell
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

I Lost Myself When I Lost My Mom
“I went through a lot at the age of 26 when I lost my mom. She lost her battle against cancer and it was a very depressing phase of my li…

If I Can Do It, Anyone Can Do It
April Sharp is a mother of three who recently faced a serious health issue that caused her to put on extra weight. While she knew that ex…

I Survived Brain Cancer and Lived to Dance
“When I was three, I was diagnosed with Astrocytoma, a type of brain cancer. I went through treatment and surgery, with very little damag…

Unsung Heroes: Andrew O’Loughlin & Mariann Knudsen
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

I Transformed My Body and I Love It
“At a very young age, I started dancing and fell in love with rhythms like jazz, hip hop, salsa, and belly dance. In high school, I worke…

I’m 48 But I Feel 25!
“For 21 years, I have run a group daycare out of my home. In June of 2014, a family gave me a photo of myself with their children to than…

I Couldn’t Stop Gaining Weight
“I’ve always been an active girl. In high school, I ran track, played volleyball, was a cheerleader, and loved rollerblading, skating, an…

Unsung Heroes: Iris Yolanda Martinez-Cintron
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

FOMO Led Me to Being a Fitness Instructor
“My partner Tana took his first Zumba class in 2010 and fell in love with the music and the dance moves. I remember he came home that eve…

Gym-Hater To Fitness Instructor At Age 21
“I had always been overweight. In 4th grade, I was a size 16 and weighed over 150 pounds. I was constantly bullied and made fun of all th…

How Buying Donuts Led Me to a Healthier Life
“Seven years ago, I was the type of person who never had an urge, want, or need to exercise. All I wanted to do was work, work work…

My Wife is My Hero
“I want to tell you about my wife and amazing partner of 20 years, Lizy Gipson. She is the oldest of 11 and helped to raise her younger s…

Unsung Heroes: Amy Ortiz
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

Zumba Prepared Me for the Battle of My Life
“As September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, I’d like to take this opportunity to share my story of how a Zumba community has come to…

From Class Participant to Lead Instructor
“I’m originally from Cozumel, Mexico, but I moved to San Diego three years ago. I’ve been practicing Zumba for many yea…

Unsung Heroes: Rose Marie Berberena & Rob Powell
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

I Lost Over 100 Pounds by Dancing
“I have always loved to dance! I grew up doing theatre and taught ballroom dance after college. When I became a stay at home mom, I thoug…

To My Student-Turned-Instructor: Thank You
“Roberta Cowell lost her husband about two years ago, a few months before attending her first Zumba class. Tears fill my eyes repeating t…

Overcoming the Loss of My Mom
“I had been a Zumba Instructor for a little over 2 years when my mom was diagnosed with a tumor. I moved back to my hometown to be with h…

I’m a College Student and Full-Time Zumba® Instructor
Maribel Garcia first discovered Zumba® classes as a young teenager and became a licensed instructor the day after her 18th birthday. As s…

A Zumba® Instructor With Down Syndrome
Yulissa was born in Lima, Peru on August 9, 1991. Within minutes of her birth, she was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. From an early age, s…

Dedicated To My Zumba Instructors
“I want to share how my Zumba Instructors, Marlene Calderon and Mony Macias, are changing lives, including mine. I am from Chihuahua, Mex…

Unsung Hero – Isioma Jikeme, Cameroon
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

Dancing With Diabetes
“It was as a small child that I slipped into a month and a half long coma. When I awoke, I was told I was diabetic and had to begin…

From Banker to Zumba® Instructor
“I live in a small town in Serbia called Sabac. There are not a lot of opportunities for women here when it comes to careers, or even for…

I Transformed My Body and I Love It
“At a very young age, I started dancing and fell in love with rhythms like jazz, hip hop, salsa, and belly dance. In high school, I worke…

I’m Making Six Figures By Teaching Dance
Josette Tkacik’s was looking for a way to turn her life around when she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2011. Having a passion…

Mother & Daughter Raise Thousands!
Get inspired by this dynamic mother-daughter duo!! Cindy and Marisa Stani have been co-teaching Zumba® classes together for the past 5 ye…

How This Single Mom Found Her Light
“Zumba has been a part of my life’s journey since it was introduced to me in 2007. I began teaching in 2009 and lost a total …

You Have the Right to Remain Awesome!
“I got accepted into the police academy in California in May 2009. To get ready for it, I decided it was time to hit the gym. My fi…

Unsung Heroes: Debi Bevins
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

I am a Fighter and I am a Survivor
“In 2008, I walked into a library and an ambulance brought me out. I had had my first seizure, fell and fractured my skull, and ended up …

A Better Caretaker Because of Dance
“It’s been very difficult to be a single parent, but I’m so proud of how both of my kids turned out. Right now, I’m a caretaker to three …

Never Say Never
UPDATE FROM SANDY: “For double-mastectomy survivors like myself, there is a misconception that breast cancer can not return. There …

Overcoming Public Speaking One Move at a Time
“My career as a Business Transformation Project Manager for the Finance Department at Massachusetts General Hospital requires me to…

How I Found Myself Again
“In 2013, I was exhausted from the second I woke up to the minute I went to sleep. I had a 10-year old and worked a full-time offic…

Tuberculosis Is No Excuse For Me
“I constantly hear people coming up with any excuse to skip a workout, so I’m sharing my story in the hopes that I can inspir…

Unsung Heroes: Olgalucia Duran, MD
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

Dancing Through My Anxiety
“About a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression – two ‘monsters’ I…

From Uncertainty to Success
“I always poked fun at my mom for going to Zumba class so much, but she finally talked me into going. I was a mess during that firs…

Dancing Through a Tornado
“This past Christmas, I was visiting my parents in Texas for the holidays. On December 26th, we were getting ready to head to dinne…

Why I’m Feeling Confident for the First Time Ever
“Ever since I was a little girl, I would dream about being on stage and pursuing my love of acting. Growing up, I dabbled in f…

Encouraged By My Daughter’s Wedding
“In 2010, when my daughter announced that she would be getting married in 2012, I knew I could not have a photo taken as mother of …

Unsung Heroes: Viktoria Perschler
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

Dancing Freely in Guatemala
“At least once a year, I travel to Guatemala with Global Healthworks Foundation (GHF), a nonprofit organization comprised of altern…

Autism and the Magic of Dancing
“I was diagnosed with Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, and SPD on February 24th, 2004 when I was 7 years old. I’ve been bullied becau…

Becoming an Inspiration to Myself and Others
“I was told I would be dead if I did not do something about my weight. I was told I needed to learn to exercise, but I could not wa…

The Healthy Change I Made to Honor my Dad
“My dad was obese for most of his life. I encouraged him to get gastric bypass surgery to begin a healthier life. Two weeks after t…

Why Dancing Saved My Life
“After the death of a relative, our family suddenly grew from 3 children to 7. Life became difficult to handle. My husband’s …

The Importance of Me Time
“Since the age of three, I have loved to dance. I grew up in a family where dancing and performing in talent shows was just somethi…

My New Way of Life
“I am a mother of a two and three year old. My husband travels constantly for work. Last summer, I was tired, worn out, feeling lon…

A Dance-Worthy Life
“I came to New York at the age of 21 to pursue dance. I was in the top level at the Alvin Alley school and, although I was performing qui…

A Healthy Addiction
“I had been obese all my life, but about 15 years ago at 435 pounds I had a moment. While looking at my mother after open-heart surgery, …

Keeping My Head Above Water
“The best way I can describe my clinical depression is to compare it to drowning in the ocean. When I am depressed, everything is diluted…

What I Did Before I Turned 40
“First and foremost, I don’t regret having my beautiful daughters, as they are my reason for living. But, I was so embarrassed that I wei…

UNSUNG HEROES: BEN WATTS
The Unsung Hero program recognizes Zumba Instructor Network™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their commun…

Tamieka Milledge and Carla Felder (Unsung Heroes)
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

A New Career at 58
Three years ago, Art Angelopoulos weighed more than he ever had and, at 28% body fat, was at risk for type II diabetes. With 25 years as …

I’m Done Being Negative
“There’s a quote that has always resonated with me. It goes something like this, ‘What screws us up most in life is the picture in our he…

Raising Awareness for a Rare Disease
Have you ever heard of Trigeminal Neuralgia? Most likely, you have not. It is a debilitating, progressive, and incurable disease that cau…

An Ability to Inspire
Born with Muscular Dystrophy, Maritza has spent her life physically bound to a wheelchair. But mentally, she has no barriers. “From a ver…

Younger Than Ever at Age 50!
Veronica Scott’s struggles with health have been life long. She has battled obesity since childhood, as well as Metabolic Syndrome, high-…

Jocelyn’s Persistence Saved Her Life
Jocelyn Goodwin was 32, in the best shape of her life and feeling perfectly healthy until she discovered a lump in her left breast. Watch…

A Bump in the Road
“In August 2012, I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer,” says Linda Few. “And after one year of chemo treatments, foll…

Cancer Doesn’t Like Happy
When licensed Zumba® Instructor Paula Jacobs was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had two choices: let it rain on her happiness parade O…

Out of the Darkness Comes Light
Elona Washington’s strength was intensely put to the test in 2013 when she learned that a good friend of hers had been tragically murdere…

From CPA to Dancing Queen
Charlene Rhinehart grew up like so many young girls – introverted, shy, and lacking the inner confidence needed to chase her dreams. She …

The Only Truth is Love
Shortly after Jacqueline Grace was born, she was diagnosed with Trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that often takes one’s life be…

A Hero for Happiness
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Dancing My Way Through a Healthy Pregnancy
In 2009, Stephanie Robinson became pregnant for her first time. Despite giving birth to a perfectly healthy baby, Stephanie struggled wit…

Love Yourself The Way You Are
Nathalie Christian was born with congenital dysmelia, which means her left forearm has been missing since birth. This disorder could…

Dancing to Cope With Mental Health Disorder
When Rebecca Manners tells people she has bipolar affective disorder, she can usually count on the same exact reaction: tumbleweeds. Even…

A Single Father and His Son Use Music and Dance to Overcome Life’s Obstacles
Erick Santana’s road to adulthood was never paved in gold. Growing up in a low-income, super strict household, Erick was forbidden to go …

A Match Made in Dance
Acea Theroux had recently become a licensed Zumba® Instructor when he decided it was time to take his dance moves to a Zumba class. He di…

Smiling Happens When You Least Expect It
In the early months of 2010, Maryjo (MJ) Oster was facing one of the toughest challenges of her life: an awful separation from a toxic ma…

Petty Officer Takes Up Salsa During Deployment in Afghanistan
Sean “Puffy” Brown is not your typical fitness instructor. A former member of the US Navy Reserves, Sean&…

Locked Up, Wrongfully Accused
Dancing has always been an integral part of David Velez’s life. Born in Colombia, he built a career around modern dancing, personal train…

Unsung Heroes: Nepal Community
The Unsung Hero program recognizes ZIN™ Members around the world for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and for their …

A Flight Attendant Who Inspires
Eleanor Van Niekerk has a hectic schedule. As a flight attendant for South African Airways, she often finds herself on long overnight fli…

Instructor Brings Dance Movement to Asia
Emma Satchel is someone who knows the phrase “hard work pays off.” And though it took a handful of years to see this, E…

Queen Harrison’s Zumba Story
Meet Queen Harrison. The olympic athlete and role model discovered the Zumba® program in the beginning of 2015 and Zumba reached out to f…

Queen’s Zumba Story – Part 3
Queen decides her journey doesn’t end as a student. Watch her go through a B1 Zumba® training and teach her very first class!
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Queen’s Zumba Story – Part 2
Queen Harrison takes her first class with Zumba® instructor Jhon Gonzalez, and becomes hooked. She discovers that it’s not just abo…

Queen’s Zumba Story – Part 1
At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Queen became Virginia Tech’s first female Olympian. At 19 years old, she was the young…

Fitness Educator overcomes depression
In 2006, Ann Saldi’s twin boys were diagnosed with Autism just months before she auditioned to become a Zumba Education Specialist (ZES).…

Bailando para vencer la violencia
Jhonny Pico Hernadez es un oficial de la Policía Nacional de Colombia y también un instructor licenciado de Zumba® Un día, mientras Jhonn…

One Of The Youngest Zumba Instructors
Henry Cedeño always had a passion for music and dancing, ever since he was a young child. In 2002, he began taking Zumba classes alo…

Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn’t Rule My Life
Josette Tkacik began dancing before she could even walk. Later in life, she studied classical ballet with several notable compa…

A Doctor Finds Healing Through Dance
Stressed during his third year of finals in chiropractic school, Dr. Teddy Sim needed a break and discovered something that took all of h…

I was in an abusive relationship
Since the age of three, dancing was Cody’s life and where she truly felt at home. According to Cody, “there is no better place for me tha…

How to Gain an Income While Losing Pounds
Cynthia Ortega will never forget one of the most mortifying moments in her life. While standing in line with her husband, waiting to orde…

Pushing Through Parkinson’s Disease
Being a podiatrist, Beth Hochstein knew the usual routine of treating an ankle sprain; she found it a bit strange that her own ankle woul…

No More Medication!
At 46, Amilcar was 289 pounds and suffered from HBP, diabetes mellitus type II, abnormal liver function, sleep apnea, joint disease …

Leg Amputation Saved My Life
One day, Adela Crufe-Alvarez was teaching Zumba class and didn’t feel so well. Weeks later and after many procedures, Adela woke up and l…

Size 18 to a 4!
Three years ago Wendy Del Signore was severely obese and suffered from multiple health problems. “I was miserable. I can remember looking…

Goodbye Hypertension!
Vickie first entered the doors of a Zumba studio as a 400 lb+ shy woman; it was all so strange to her. “Had someone told me that I&n…

Men Only Zumba group!
“What if we put together a group of male instructors for charity?” Greg and Peggy Rojas asked. In 2013, that question was the beginning o…

I was A Victim Of Bullying
Like many teens, Samantha Arregui was a victim of bullying.” I was the chubby girl with no rhythm,” Samantha recalled. “I couldn’t …

My Panic Attacks Are Gone!
Monica started teaching Zumba classes in her local church gym with eight students. She recalled “I was 44 year’s old and nobody’s i…

Embracing My Handicap
Veronica Locatelli is a 29-year-old physiotherapist and devoted Zumba fan. Growing up, she always loved to dance and play volle…

Dancing Through Religious Barriers
Desperate to get into shape after having 4 kids Maria thought Zumba Fitness would be the perfect solution for her weight loss woes; but w…

My Wake Up Call
In 2010, Manny Carerras’ doctor told him that if he didn’t change his ways, he would be dead. Manny suffered from Severe Sleep Apnea, Ext…

Fell In Love With My Zumba Instructor!
Lily Bacho was an AFAA certified group fitness instructor teaching a variety of classes when she got the call to substitute a Zumba class…

No Diets Worked!
At 230 pounds, Kerri was devastated that her weight had spiraled out of control, but she knew she had to do something. After trying every…

Wedding Ready
A Marketing and Media Relations Manager for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Kate McGowan was originally brought into the Zumba family through…

90 pounds gone!
“Enough is enough,” JaMiah Myers told herself. Weighing in at over 300 pounds, she wandered into her first Zumba class and everything cha…

I suffered A Traumatic Brain Injury
Dubbed “Super Dave” by the Zumba community, Dave Cohen has certainly earned his nickname. He spent most of 2010 in the hospital figh…

Medicine of Choice
Feeling completely lost, Dara E. Johnson went to therapy to get some direction. Weekly sessions with a psychologist brought back some pai…

The Doctors Were Wrong
In her late teens, Ashley Davidson was so overweight, she thought an eating disorder was the only way out. And after her son’s…

Like father, like son
Anthony Romero always tried to be a happy, positive person, but suffering from various medical conditions including Psoriatic Arthritis o…

Dancing Helped War Veteran Surive After Combat
Angelica joined the United States Marine Corps in 2003. She was young, but she knew that service for her country was honorable and she be…
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Dance: It’s Not Just for Fun!
The surprising health benefits of busting a move
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Five Reasons to Save the Date for the 2019 Zumba® Cruise
Save the date and pack your bags – the 4th annual Zumba® cruise is coming your way March 24th-29th, 2019! You’ll set sail from Miam…

Dreaming Of Vacationing In France? We’ve Got Your Ticket
When you think of Southern France, what do you think of? Crisp ocean air, turquoise blue waters, strolls through quaint villages, and get…

Need A Side Hustle? Make Extra Income as a Zumba® Instructor!
Whether it’s to get you through the holidays or to save up for a winter vacation, many people consider working a side job at this time of…

Wondering What To Eat? This New Book Will Tell You
Food can energize, heal, repair, and uplift us. Every bite you take creates a powerful opportunity to create health or promote disease. U…

Top 5 Reasons to Book the Zumba® Cruise NOW
Non-stop dancing, amazing concerts, and everything a cruise ship has to offer from Broadway shows to gourmet restaurants. The third annua…

These Hits Just Turn 20 Years Old in 2018!
It may be hard to believe, but ringing in 2018 means that it’s been TWENTY years since some of our favorite songs hit the radio. Remember…

If Zumba® Were an Olympic Sport
Watching the Olympics every two years is a special experience – the inspiring athletes, international camaraderie, and exciting com…

Olympics-Inspired KPop Zumba® Routines
The world has all eyes on South Korea this month! Did you catch Team USA kicking off the Olympics dancing to Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’?…

Win Tickets To See Jason Derulo LIVE!
By now, we’re pretty sure you can’t stop dancing to Jason Derulo’s newest hit, ‘Tip Toe’ (anybody else experience major FOMO when they sa…

All The Songs Justin Timberlake Performed At Halftime
If you watched the New England Patriots attempt to defend their title against the Philadelphia Eagles last night, then you were in for a …

The One Commercial We Can’t Stop Dancing To
It’s a good day for the NFL. The biggest game of the season just aired and it was a thrilling game, to say the least. Justin Timber…

Our Favorite Halftime Performances Of Year’s Past
The Big Game is happening this Sunday and football fans around the world can’t contain their excitement. Us on the other hand? We…

January Is Over; Do You Know Where Your Resolutions Are?
January is an interesting month. While people are really excited and motivated by new beginnings, it is also difficult to deal with the e…

Our Favorite Grammys 2018 Moments!
Music’s hottest artists took the stage last night in celebration of the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. The 2018 show was a special one, as it…

How Smash Hit ‘Despacito’ Was Created
It’s the song that shook up the music industry, broke records, and fueled one of the best cross-over collaborations ever. Of course…

Women, We Hear You!
All around the world, women are raising their voices and demanding to be heard. Whether they are fighting for equality, for better pay, f…

SPOTTED: Jason Derulo Teaching ‘Tip Toe’ To A Zumba® Class
Imagine this scenario: You’re in a Zumba® class, dancing to the beat, feeling the music, and having a blast when all of a sudden pe…

Jason Derulo’s ‘Tip Toe’ Is Spreading Like Wildfire
Jason Derulo’s hit song ‘Tip Toe’, featuring French Montana, is doing its thing on the charts! It is climbing to the top and quickly beco…

#BeatFOMO With These Dance Videos
New year, who dis? It’s 2018, the year to leave FOMO behind. You know, the fear of missing out. Good times are happening all around…

This Is The Best Workout To Relieve Anxiety
Anxiety sucks. Plain and simple. If you’ve ever had it, then you know it can feel like you’re legitimately dying. If you̵…

Why You Should Make Dance A Part Of Your 2018
If you’re wanting to hit the dance floor in 2018 but you’re full of hesitation, we’re here to help you out. Dancing is …

This Zumba® Class Favorite Is Being Nominated For Major Awards
When people ask, “What was the song of 2017?” what do you think of? If you’ve listened to the radio even once this year, then surely you’…

An Awesome Dance Party Just Went Down In Japan – Watch!
What happens when 3,000 people gather in Japan to dance to hot music? One awesome party that we are having serious FOMO over!! That’…

10 Music Videos That Will Make You Want To Dance
Sometimes, when you’re having one of those days, the only thing that can make it better is dancing like crazy. One hour at a fierce Zumba…

5 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Do Right Now
Some days, it’s tough to find a silver lining given what we hear and see in the news, or even what we experience personally. The Zumba co…

Should I Workout Alone Or With A Group? Science Tells You What To Do
We all learned a long time ago that regular exercise has amazing benefits for our health and quality of life. Aside from preventing chron…

Get Your Halloween On, Zumba® Style
It’s that time of year again – goblins, pumpkins, witches, and skeletons are everywhere and it’s time for… Zumba®? Yep, instructors every…

This Is The Largest Zumba® Class That Has Ever Happened
It seems like all around the world, people love getting together for the sake of dance. Music and movement unite people in a way t…

Get To Know The Artist Behind Hot Song ‘Contento’
Estoy contento por dentro! Who else can’t get this awesome song out of their heads?? We’ve definitely been singing it all day long. Recen…

Beyoncé Remixed ‘Mi Gente’ For A Good Cause
Many celebrities are doing their part in donating money for hurricane and natural disaster relief around the world. You can read about wh…

We Love Your ‘Perro Fiel’ Dance Videos
Earlier this summer, we brought you ‘Perro Fiel’, a hot reggaeton dance track by Shakira and Nicky Jam. It looks like it’s been a Zumba® …

Zumba Nation, Our Hearts Are With You
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the recent natural disasters and tragedies worldwide. Zumba Instructor Network™ Members have co…

Um, Can We Talk About Wyclef’s Awesome Zumba Moves?
We love us some Wyclef Jean. The Haitian superstar has impressed us with his music for decades and has been a regular on the Zumba scene …

Your Moves To This Dembow Track Are Hot, Hot, Hot
We recently gave you an insider look (and listen) to a fiery track called ‘Ponteme’ by Jen Morel. The rhythm? Dembow – a Caribbean style …

See The Best 2017 MTV VMA Performances Here
The MTV Video Music Awards just aired and it was quite a show! We never miss the VMA’s because it’s a chance to see our favorite musician…

Have You Heard Taylor Swift’s New Song?
If you follow Taylor Swift on IG, you may have been wondering what those snake videos were all about this past week. We’re used to sweet …

Zumba Boosts Your Creativity
Zumba continues to be the workout everyone is talking about. And just in case you thought there weren’t already enough reasons to engage …

Mario Lopez Is Conquering This HIIT Workout
Who isn’t inspired by Mario Lopez? The TV personality’s love for health and fitness is no secret – his very toned body …

Everything You Missed At The Biggest Dance-Fitness Event Of The Year
If you were one of the 7,500 Zumba® Instructors who attended ZINCON 2017, you know that it was the experience of a lifetime. New friends,…

Learn How To Floss Like Viral Sensation ‘Backpack Kid’
A post shared by Backpack Kid (@i_got_barzz) on Jul 27, 2017 at 4:23pm PDT You guys. Do you know ‘Backpack Kid‘ from Instagra…

NPR Talks to Zumba About How it All Began
Ever wonder how exactly the Zumba® program came to life? Or are you generally curious about what it takes to become a successful entrepre…

Hollywood’s Hottest Trainer Loves This Workout
Alicia Keys and Pink have some things in common: they are incredible, empowered musical artists; they are hard-working moms; and they are…

Why You Should Save The Date For The 2018 Zumba® Cruise!
By now you’ve probably decided you just HAVE to be on the Zumba® Cruise next year. You can start by saving the date: April 8 –…

Did Beyoncé and Jay-Z Name One Of Their Twins Zumba?
As the world (im)patiently awaits confirmation of The Carter Twins’ names, some people are having fun playing the speculation game.…

Zumba and Don Omar Joining Forces For MLB All-Star Week in Miami
Ah, baseball. The Great American Pastime. A way for friends and families to come together all in the name of fun. Using that same descrip…

Minions Unite! Official Choreography for ‘Despicable Me 3’
Once upon a time – in the year 2010 to be exact – the movie ‘Despicable Me’ was released and the world was introduced to (and forever cha…

These Viral ‘Despacito’ Videos Are Making Us Laugh
Turn on virtually any radio station in the world and you are bound to hear Luis Fonsi’s ‘Despacito’ blaring through the speakers. The mas…

Why Did 2,000+ People Dance Together In Italy?
Every year, thousands of fitness enthusiasts descend upon Rimini, Italy for four days of exciting and innovative health and wellness demo…

Get Your Swish On With Katy Perry
You already know and follow Katy Perry. But do you know ‘the backpack kid‘? 15-year old Russell Horning is killing it on soci…

Moms Rock, Period
Ever find yourself talking to someone about Zumba® classes and they say, “Oh yeah, my mom loves that workout!”? We can’t get enough of pe…

Top 5 Memories from the Zumba® Cruise
By now, you’ve unpacked your suitcase and posted your pics, and you’re probably missing the cruise like crazy! Or, maybe a se…

The Best Mother’s Day Memes You Have to Share
Moms should be celebrated and showered with love every single day of our lives, not just on Mother’s Day. These memes make it easy and fu…

See Who Won Big at the Latin Billboard Awards
One of the biggest nights in Latin music just wrapped and we have lots of winners to congratulate! Something we absolutely love ab…

The High Intensity Workout These Fans Can’t Stop Posting About
Stop counting the reps. Start training to the beat. STRONG by Zumba® is the class you’ve got to try. In a one-hour class, you’ll b…

How to Take the Best Post-Workout Selfie
You just spent the last hour shaking, twirling, dropping low, and dancing your way through an amazing Zumba® class. You’re dripping sweat…

The Ultimate Checklist for the Zumba® Cruise
We’re getting ready to set sail on April 23rd for the second-ever Zumba® cruise. If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s …

Zumba® Myths You Need to Know
The truth about the dance-fitness workout
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You NEED This Book In Your Life
Sarah Robb O’Hagan is somebody you should know. Newly appointed as CEO of Flywheel Sports, she is a super hardworking entrepreneur, execu…

Daddy Yankee Can’t Stop Sharing Your ‘Hula Hoop’ Videos
Did you know that Daddy Yankee’s ‘Hula Hoop’ is the reggaeton star’s 50th hit on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart? Yes, we said 50!! T…

See Spanish Celebrity Malena Costa Dance
Malena Costa is a well-known model whose roots are heavily grounded to her home country of Spain. The stylish star has been seen in many …

These Tweets Are All of us After Zumba® Class
There’s nothing like taking an amazing Zumba® class, finishing the cool down, and sharing a look with your bestie that can only mea…

8 Tweets About Dancing That Make Us LOL
The internet is a funny place. There is no shortage of weird things you can find: cat videos; pizza roll recipes you would never, ever dr…

Check Out the Remix to Zumba® Class Favorite ‘Despacito’
Puerto-Rican artist Luis Fonsi’s hit ‘Despacito’ is one of our favorite songs to dance to at every Zumba® class. The rh…

See Harry Connick, Jr. Rocking Some Dance Moves
A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) on Feb 28, 2017 at 1:18pm PST Harry Connick, Jr. is a man of many talents: actor, singer, pianist, talk s…

Why Your Zumba® Friends are the Best(ies)
Going to a Zumba® class can lead to more than just discovering your new favorite workout. It can be the place where you form some pretty …

Vacation Ideas for Music Lovers
If you love the music you hear in a Zumba® class, you’ll love visiting these cities around the world. Whether you’re into the…

HELLO….It’s Adele, Beyonce, Bruno Mars and More!
If you didn’t catch the 59th Annual Grammy Awards last night, then you need to read this recap, because it was definitely a night o…

If You’ve Ever Had a Migraine, You Should Read This
According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is the 3rd most prevalent illness in the world, affecting 1 billion people. That’…

Here’s How You Can Win a Free Cruise
A photo posted by Lindsey Taylor Zumba (@zumbalinztaylor) on Nov 10, 2016 at 6:28am PST The second annual Zumba® Cruise is coming up in A…

These Dancers are Seriously Rocking Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape Of You’
If you’ve been online today, chances are you’ve already seen (and were awed by) this viral video of dancers moving to Ed Shee…

Lady Gaga Won The Super Bowl
WOW. [email protected]‘s #PepsiHalftime Show! 👏#SB51 https://t.co/z9vCKRBKkC — NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2017 The Big Game was yesterd…

In the Studio with Daddy Yankee and Scott Storch
What happens when Zumba creates a song and asks two masterminds to come together to produce it? A fabulous collaboration and an explosive…

This 94 Year Old Works Out 10 Times a Week
Feeling lazy and in need of some motivation?? Check out Edna Shepherd, a 94 year old great-grandmother from Australia who goes to the gym…

Get Up, Stand Up, Don’t Apologize
All around the world, we’re seeing a movement where people are not backing down from what they believe in and are standing up for their r…

Meet ‘La La Land’ Choreographer Mandy Moore
Meet Mandy Moore. No, not the singer and actress currently starring on ‘This Is Us’. We’re talking about Mandy Moore, the dancer and chor…

How to Create a Zmoji Video
Want to get in on the Zmoji Zumba fun but not sure how to do so? Fret no more! Check out our step-by-step instructions below and you’ll b…

Emojis + Zumba®: Non-Stop Fun
Take a look at your most recent text messages and Instagram posts. We’re willing to bet you have one, two, or even ten emojis sprin…

Guess Which Workout Burns the Most Calories
If you’re like most people at the beginning of any year, you have a go-to workout plan that you try to follow week after week. And …

Now Trending: #DanceTech
With the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) recently wrapping, everyone is talking about new technology trends. Dancers love to be on…

Sorry, Not Sorry: #ThingsIWontApologizeFor
If you’re an avid Twitter use, you’ve likely been following the trending topic #ThingsIWontApologizeFor. What it is: a movement based on …

See Who Won the Zumba #TreatYourselfChallenge
As 2016 came to a close, we encouraged you all to join the Zumba #TreatYourselfChallenge – a month-long initiative aimed at reminding you…

The Only New Year’s Challenge You Need
If you’re anything like us, you spend a portion of your week reading through Elite Daily, the online powerhouse that we are slightly obse…

2017’s Big Fitness Trends
Anyone tired of hearing ‘new year, new you’, yet? The phrase is one of the most popular ones heard each January, when the world resolves …

Watch Novak Djokovic Shake it in a Zumba® Class
What’s better than watching Novak Djokovic win a match on the tennis courts? Watching him let loose and shake his hips in a Zumba® …

The Best #MannequinChallenge Video is From Japan
A video posted by Zumba (@zumba) on Nov 27, 2016 at 12:04pm PST Search #mannequinchallenge on Instagram and you’ll find over 1.5 million …

Guess What Fitness Activity Students Want in School?
For as long as we can remember, team sports have been a part of any school’s curriculum. Think softball, dodgeball, relay races, and more…

Watch Fifth Harmony Perform ‘That’s My Girl’
Girl power, alert! We love Ally, Normani, Dinah, Camila, and Lauren – the ladies who make up the all female, powerhouse group Fifth…

Have You Seen These ‘Chantaje’ Dance Moves?
Colombian superstars Shakira and Maluma recently released their first ever collaboration, a sultry reggaeton song titled ‘Chantaje’. We g…

See Our Favorite #MannequinChallenge Videos
Unless you’ve been hiding from the internet for the past few weeks, then you’ve been seeing #MannequinChallenge videos popping up everywh…

Watch Zumba Instructors in India Take the Stage With Shaggy
Isn’t it so heartwarming when we get to see Zumba® Instructors perform with some of our favorite artists? It shows us that music and danc…

Creepy, Kooky, a Little Spooky: Our Halloween Dance
What’s better than going to a Zumba® class? Going to a Halloween-themed Zumba class and dancing alongside your favorite TV, movie, …

Now Playing: Top Songs In Your Zumba® Class
Ever notice how some songs become way more popular in your Zumba classes than others? They are the songs that you can’t get out of your h…

4 Million People Are Dancing to These Videos – Are You?
Sometimes we all need a little Zumba® class fix to get us through the day – a little pick-me-up that energizes us, makes us smile, and he…

Do You Love These Viral Dance Videos As Much As We Do?
Breaking out into a spontaneous dance routine may be a part of our daily lives, but we love to see when you guys are following suit (beca…

Dance With Your Kids This September (Choreography)
As you may know, September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in the United States. But you can get involved in this cause no matter wh…