• Wednesdays 12:00pm - 1pm
• Fridays 6:00pm - 7pm
Dance your way to a FITTER you with exciting and unique LATIN MOVES and rhythms.... ZUMBA, the fitness dance class that is taking the world by storm! Join in anytime! From the dance-phobic to the dance expert, Zumba is for you!
• What is Zumba Fitness? Zumba is a worldwide exercise hit that invites everyone to "ditch the routine and join the party" with music-inspired, spontaneous and utterly contagious fun. By combining sexy Latin dance with dynamic yet accessible exercise moves and rhythmic cardio-momentum, Zumba has already helped to melt the pounds and inches off over 3 million Zumba-addicts in over 35 counties. However, you don't have to love exercise to love Zumba! Zumba combines the most fun easy dance styles, including; Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue, Flamenco, Reggaeton, Samba, Belly Dancing, Rock and Roll and more - yet the moves are so easy to do! From the dance-phobic to the dance expert, Zumba is for you!
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting class of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavour and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class!
The benefits of Zumba Fitness: • Great dynamic core workout
• High caloric expenditure
• Easy, non-intimidating learning environment
• Weight loss
• Positive self-image
• A sculpted body
• Exercise in disguise
• Lots of fun in a party like atmosphere
Prices:
• New offer – pay for your first class and receive a voucher to attend your second class for free!
• Casuals $15
• Zumba NZ Concession Card $80 for 10 classes (only $8 per class!).
Note: "Zumba NZ" Concession cards Can be used for "Zumba NZ" or "Reggaeton".
Instructors:
• Maria T. Stone (Master Qualified Zumba Instructor) – Mexico
Zumba Education Specialist for New Zealand and Australia. Maria has been teaching Zumba for almost 4 years, she has taught Zumba classes, trains instructors and Zumba Instructor Trainings in Mexico, China, New Zealand and Australia. She shares her passion for Fitness and Dance in every single class, come and join the party with Maria!
• Paula Jean Douglas (Qualified PT, Zumba B1 and B2) – NZ
With a great background in dance, Paula gained her qualification in Zumba in April 2009. She immediately fell in love with the program, love that she transmits every time she teaches her busy classes! Paula recently attended Zumba Instructor Training level 2 and Zumba Gold.
• Ana de Joux (Zumba B1 and B2) – NZ
A dance enthusiast, Ana has recently gain her qualification in Zumba and quickly followed it up with a more advance teaching course, Zumba Instructor Training level 2. Ana has started teaching Zumba with great success and is getting ready to rock the dance floor with Reggaeton classes!
Dance Company: Zumba NZ
Contact: • ZES Maria T. Stone phone: 021 189 8280
maria@zumba.net.nz •
Paula Jean Douglas
paula@zumba.net.nz
Web: www.zumba.net.nz (Zumba NZ)
Private Zumba parties are available.
Please contact Zumba New Zealand (details above) for further information.
Salsa Night at the Loaded Hog, 13/11/2008 with Zumba latin dancing Demo with Maria & Marcela.
Zumba FAQ's
• What should I wear and bring?
Wear comfortable gym clothes, eg. tank top and shorts or pants and wear sneakers/tennis or jazz shoes with cushioning. Be aware that the newer the shoes are the harder they might be on your feet. Bring a bottle of water and a sweat towel.
• Can I bring a friend?
Yes, you can bring as many as you like, you and your friends can either pay casual $15 and then get the second class free (we will give you a voucher) or buy a concession card to share!
• Can I come take a look?
Of course, just come to any class we teach, you're welcome to sit down during class (not all venues have chairs) to take a look (but we know you won't be able to stop yourself moving!).
• Is Zumba for everybody?
Yes, it is! Zumba is easy to follow and fun! For your first couple of classes we recommend you take it nice and easy, the more regularly you attend classes the sooner you will gain fitness and move faster and more freely.
• What are the Benefits of Zumba?
Great dynamic core workout, high caloric expenditure, easy non-intimidating learning environment, weight loss, positive self-image, sculpted body and many more! Zumba is great for the mind, body and soul!
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