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"Ditch the Workout,
Join the Party"
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That's one of the official slogans of Zumba, the Latin-inspired fitness craze that
is sweeping the country.
Founder Beto Perez brought Zumba from Colombia to the USA in 1999. I am slightly
behind the curve, as I just started taking classes in February 2008 once a week. Now I'm up to 4 times a week,
and I'm having a great time.
A few of the Jax/Gainesville dancers
went to the master class with Beto on March 7 in Winter Park. That was my first look at just how "enthusiastic"
the fans are. Well, I guess I am an addict now, too. I mean, when you get up 2 hours early to drive
60 miles to make it to a class *before* driving another 130 miles to Orlando to play a music gig the same day...
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I completed the two-day Basic course with Beto in June and the Gold course with Ali Ramirez in
July. These workshops, my musical skills, and my experience as an Israeli dance teacher each contribute to make me a valuable addition to the Zumba family.
Go ahead: Ditch the workout & join the party. Get energized and fit while
dancing to great music. See for yourself how much fun it is!
*Official ZIN Instructor
Zumba Basic
Zumba Gold
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