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| Here is my Zumba class schedule! |
| Contact Sue at sue@dancenyoga.com for more information on Zumba Classes or call 727-459-0257 |
Zumba in St. Petersburg, FL - Read Zumba Testimonials!
The above classes are part of the City of St. Petersburg Recreation
system. To register you must bring 2 proofs of residence: a driver's
license and a utility bill. Please inquire at the recreation center about
non-resident fees.
system. To register you must bring 2 proofs of residence: a driver's
license and a utility bill. Please inquire at the recreation center about
non-resident fees.
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| Frequently Asked Questions about Zumba What is Zumba? Zumba is a fitness class that combines dance and fitness moves to the background of Latin music as well as to a variety of other world rhythms. The experience is more like attending a party rather than an exercise class! It is an awesome cardio workout and provides toning benefits as well. What do I wear to Zumba? You can wear sweat pants, shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, anything comfortable and cool. As for shoes, wear athletic shoes that give you support. I recommend cross-trainers or shoes with "shocks" such as Nike Shox. Also, bring a bottle of water. When do the classes start? The Zumba classes I teach are ongoing, meaning there is no starting or ending dates. Anybody can jump in at any class and start brand new. New people start every week and some people in the classes have been taking it for over a year. What can I expect when I come to Zumba? The Zumba instructor will lead the class in easy, simple movements that are combinations of dance and fitness. The students just follow along; usually just visual cues are given so that the class can listen to the music and immerse into the feel of the music. The music is fun and invigorating and is mostly latin; the dancing is varied: salsa, merengue, cha-cha, bachata, tango, cumbia, reggaeton, samba, calypso, belly dance, swing, country, hip-hop, and alot of hip and booty shaking! Fitness moves such as lunges, bicep curls and other arm-toning isolations, and crunches (while standing) are incorporated. The class structure starts with a warmup and proceeds to intervals of faster and slower tempos throughout the hour, ending with a cool-down and stretch. Also, expect to smile, laugh, sweat, meet great people, and hear occasional screams of joy! What if I'm not coordinated and I can't dance! Don't get frustrated! Zumba uses alot of repetition of steps from class to class. Be patient and try it out a few times. After a few classes you will know the basic steps to salsa, merengue, cha-cha and all the rest. Most of all just have fun! Zumba is an exercise party! There is no right or wrong way to Zumba. Even if you can't do a step just move to however the music makes you feel! What if I'm out of shape and I can't keep up? Many students start out at lower fitness levels either due to injury or lack of exercise. They work at their own pace and can modify their own intensity of exercise. Most of the moves are low impact and the ones that aren't can be done that way. In fact in any exercise class you can modify the intensity in which you do it. Some students will sit out songs to rest. That's perfectly fine! There is no competition going on here! As you continue you will see your stamina build up and you will be able to do more and more. What kind of people are in your Zumba classes? People of all fitness abilities, ages, sizes and nationalities take my Zumba classes. I have had both men and women in my classes but usually there are just women. Young children may take the class if they are accompanied by their parent. How will Zumba benefit me? So many ways! There are many testimonials to the benefits of Zumba. Zumba is a total package: mind, body and spirit! Physically, you will burn 500-800 calories in one-hour, build cardio strength and tone muscles. Zumba fitness especially targets the core, building strong abdominal muscles. Mentally, you will relieve stress, stimulate your brain by learning coordination and new steps, and feel more confident moving your body. Spiritually you will feel joy, forget your worries, gain self-confidence and self-esteem. Not to mention you will make new friends and you will learn how to dance! Students tell me all the time that they wait all week just to come to Zumba. You'll find that after one class you can't wait to come back again, too! Can I take more than one class a week? Yes! The more classes you take the more benefits you get! I teach 2 classes a week at the recreation center. If you pay for one class monthly and you miss a class, you may make up that class on another class day. If you want to take 2 classes a week you get a discount. Prices are as follows: $6 per class; or, $20 per month for one class a week; or, $38 per month for 2 classes per week. These prices apply to residents of St. Petersburg. The recreation centers of St. Petersburg have other policies for non-residents. If you think you are a non-resident please inquire with them directly about prices. Can I just try one class to see if I like it? Of course! Your very first class at the recreation center classes listed above is free. Just come on in, introduce yourself to me, and try it out. After the class I can give you the registration forms and you can take them home to fill out. Then when you come to class the next time to register you'll be ready to go! |
Zumba was featured on the Today Show in
October 2007. See the clip below!
October 2007. See the clip below!
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