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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 …
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 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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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.…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
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
Jhonny Pico Hernandez is a Colombian police officer who has a passion for spreading a message of hope and joy across his war-torn country…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Buzz
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
In these trying times, when so much is out of our hands, the best thing we can do is give love to one another. We are all in this togethe…
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 …
Top 5 Reasons to Book the Zumba® Cruise TODAY
Non-stop dancing, amazing concerts, and everything a cruise ship has to offer from Broadway shows to gourmet restaurants. The third annua…
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
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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
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The Hottest Workout To Hit The Hamptons This Summer
Summertime in the Hamptons is synonymous with exclusivity and a good time. Celebrities, influencers, and socialites alike flock to the vi…
Mario Lopez Is Conquering This HIIT Workout
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Everything You Missed At The Biggest Dance-Fitness Event Of The Year
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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 –…
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Zumba and Don Omar Joining Forces For MLB All-Star Week in Miami
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Minions Unite! Official Choreography for ‘Despicable Me 3’
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These Viral ‘Despacito’ Videos Are Making Us Laugh
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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
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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
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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
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Zumba® Myths You Need to Know
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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
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How to Create a Zmoji Video
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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
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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
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Guess What Fitness Activity Students Want in School?
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Watch Fifth Harmony Perform ‘That’s My Girl’
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Have You Seen These ‘Chantaje’ Dance Moves?
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See Our Favorite #MannequinChallenge Videos
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Watch Zumba Instructors in India Take the Stage With Shaggy
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Creepy, Kooky, a Little Spooky: Our Halloween Dance
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Now Playing: Top Songs In Your Zumba® Class
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4 Million People Are Dancing to These Videos – Are You?
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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…
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ZINspiration: Best Advice For New Instructors
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Fight Childhood Obesity This September
The stats are alarming: 17% of all US adolescents and teenagers are considered obese, and that number is on the rise. This is a critical …
Sail Away! We’re Cruisin’ Again
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Join the Zumba #TreatYourselfChallenge and Win Big
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From Exercise to a Life Changing Career
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Instagram Inspiration: 7 Motivational Quotes to Start Your Day
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If Your Zumba® Classmates Were Pokemon
With the Pokemon Go phenomenon in full effect, people are virtually capturing the little creatures in the strangest of places. (If you…
Find Your Perfect Dance-Sesh Hairstyle
You’ve got a drawer full of bright and stylish athletic-wear. You’ve got the perfect kicks to complement your outfit. You’re ready to con…
Dance on Stage With Shaggy
Find out how you can win this once in a lifetime opportunity
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Dads, You’re the Best
For those fathers who stop at nothing to make their kids happy
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These Dudes are Totally Dancing in the Moment
Dance party for one, please!
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#RealMenDance: The Guys You Love in Zumba® Class
Follow these dudes to your next dance session
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Zumba® Myths You Need to Know
The truth about the dance-fitness workout
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Today, and every day, celebrate our beautiful planet
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Viral Dance Moves in One Video
“Hit The Quan” and “Dougie” down Internet-memory-lane
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Get Exclusive Access to Zumba® Choreography
Zumba® Addict: Those who need more than one hour a day of the good dancing!
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Guess Who Taught Kerry Washington How to Dance?
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Dance: It’s Not Just for Fun!
The surprising health benefits of busting a move
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10 of our All-Time Favorite Dance Movies
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Zumba + Roomba: More than Just a Rhyme
How these big-name brands are making history together
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Hey Papaw, Don't Be Sad!
We love that you’re having a giant cookout and that tons of people will be joining you for delicious burgers. We wish we could make…
Have a Happy and Healthy St. Patrick’s Day
It’s that time of year: everyone gets to be Irish for the day when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
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5 Hot Topics Trending in Fitness
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Quiz: How well do you remember old school fitness trends?
Fitness Trends of the Past: Test Your Memory
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WIN TICKETS TO SEE WALK THE MOON
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The Dance-Empathy Connection
You may have read this recent article in The Atlantic about teaching children empathy through dance classes. Studies show that, after par…
5 Ways to Turn Around a Dance Blunder
Did you catch Beyonce’s near-fall at the Super Bowl? Only Queen B could not only avoid disaster but make her recovery look so good the mo…
Artist Spotlight: WALK THE MOON
The band talks to us about life on the road and their love of dance
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Making Headlines in Pop Culture
More and more people are taking Zumba® classes to get fit, unwind, and have a great time. Zumba is also becoming a bigger part of pop cul…
See How This Guy Makes Cleaning a Fun Chore
Turn the world’s most boring chore into a party
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Grammys Roundup: Best Dance Moments of the Night
Last night was music’s biggest event of the year – The 58th Annual Grammy Awards! We always love tuning in for the performances, when the…
You’ve Got to See What This Starbucks Barista Can Do
A trip to this Starbucks is guaranteed to make you smile
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See BeyonSLAY at the Big Game!
The highlight of the Super Bowl was all in the halftime show
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Commercials That Will Make You Dance
Everybody loves dancing, including these brands!
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Two Reasons Why Justin and Selena are Making Headlines This Week
Check out these young superstars who are going viral this week
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Watch What Happens on This Plane
Bet you never thought you’d see this coming down the aisle
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Watch What Happens When JLo Hits Vegas
This fierce star is taking over Vegas and rockin’ moves for all to see
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A Century of Athletic Wear
Cassey Ho shows us 100 years worth of athletic styles in 3 minutes
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Here’s What You Can Buy if you Win the Powerball
All the Zumba Wear you could ever imagine, and then some!
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What Happens to You When You do These 10 Things
Simple things you can do every single day to feel happier
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Do You Know This Zumba® Superstar?
Peek into a day in the life of celebrity Zumba Instructor Kass Martin
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Less January. More Zumba.
Out with your old resolutions – here’s one you’ll actually want to stick to.
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Party Like It's 1999
There’s something about the holiday season that makes us yearn for days of yore. And for whatever reason, we can’t stop think…
Hey Geico, Let's Take a Zumba Class Together!
15 minutes could get you better prepared to fight off those bad guys… PS – we’re dying to know what happen…
10 Best Dance Moments of 2015
The videos that got us moving, grooving, and shakin’ our thang!
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Gifts for Women Who Love to Dance
Our round-up of gifts – big and small – that will get them twirling
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Dance Moves for Your Office Holiday Party
If your team is headed out to a bar, lounge, or club, you’ll want to have these work-appropriate moves ready to bust out on the dance flo…
Your Zumba® Questions Answered!
Can you remember life before Google? We can’t either. And it seems that many of us use this search engine to tell us more about Zumba®. H…
Research Says: Ditch the Treadmill
Exercise and fun: words that are not often correlated with each other but, upon reviewing research, we believe should be! Tanya…
Thank YOU, Zumba Community
Appreciating you today and every day
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Forget Black Friday – Shop with Zumba® All Week!
We wanted to find a special way to show you our appreciation this holiday season.
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Watch Balang dance to "Single Ladies" on The Ellen Show
Seven-year-old Internet star John “Balang” Bughow made another appearance on the Emmy-winning daytime talk show to perform some of his fa…
Around the World: The Rhythms that Make us Move
You can probably easily recognize the four core rhythms typically heard in class – salsa, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton – b…
The Best #ZumbaZombies
Check out some of the spookiest costumes we saw and find out the winners from our #ZumbaZombies contest!
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Justin Bieber's 'Sorry' Dance Video
The colorful, addictive video set to Justin’s latest single
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#ZumbaZombies Come Back To Life
Once upon a time, long long ago Came Zumba® Zombies who moved quite slow They were searching for brains Or at least protein gains Until s…
The Making of #ZumbaZombies
Follow us as we take you behind the scenes to show you how we brought our #ZumbaZombies to life.
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How Do You Athleisure?
Bed, brunch, or booty dancing: anytime is a good time for activewear!
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#ZumbaZombies Contest
Photo/Video Contest: The #ZumbaZombies are ready to COME BACK TO LIFE and Dance
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Ricky Martin & Zumba® – Las Vegas Experience
See what happened when winner Dashia Del Rosario and her friends met up in Las Vegas to dance on Ricky Martin’s One World Tour stag…
What is Your Ideal Zumba® Class Like?
Take this poll and tell us what it takes to get you hooked on a Zumba® class
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A Rockin’ At-Sea Playlist
The best tunes to get you ready to cruise
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Turn-It-Up Tuesday!
Motivation for when you need it the most
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Honoring Those Affected by Breast Cancer
October is breast cancer awareness month and here is how Zumba Fitness is taking part.
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What Kind of Cruiser Are You?
When you’re at sea, is it the food-around-the-clock options that draws you in or the endless amount of activities? Take this quiz and fin…
Nick Jonas – Levels + Zumba Choreography
Nick Jonas is totally killing it as a solo artist, don’t you think? This triple threat (not only does he sing, he acts and dances t…
The Artists Behind the Zumba® Music You Love
One of the things that makes Zumba® so fun is the music. While you’re nailing the moves and breaking a sweat, you’re probably also singin…
Avoid FOMO: Set Sail on the Zumba Cruise
How to enter for a chance to win a ticket aboard 2016’s hottest cruise!
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Building Lifelong Friendships in Zumba® Class
Something special happens in a Zumba® class. And no, it isn’t getting to shimmy to your heart’s content or nailing that meren…
This Month, Get Up and Move!
Show us how you and your kids are fighting childhood obesity and we’ll share it with the world.
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Celebrate Peace Day Through Dance
Spread the message of peace by uploading your own dance moves. And join the movement on September 21 by taking a Zumba class
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Take Your Dance Party To The Pool
Why Aqua Zumba® might be your next favorite workout.
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7 Dance Moves That Have Gone Viral
These days, the joy of dance can be found all over the Internet. From little kids to grandmothers to dance crews, dancers of all shapes a…