What is Zumba?
Zumba is an exciting blend of Latin music and cardio moves designed to give you a fun but intense cardio workout. Zumba routines feature interval cardio respiratory training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training combine to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat.

Where did Zumba come from?
Zumba was developed in Colombia in the mid 1990s by fitness trainer Beto Perez and was brought to North America in 1999. Since 2002, Zumba has exploded into a world-wide with more than 2000 instructors and video sales in over 30 countries.

Who can do Zumba?
Anyone! Zumba is for everyone young, old, male, female. No dance experience necessary.

What are the Benefits of Zumba?

• Music and dance steps make Zumba more party than work-out.
• Excellent core workout.
• Potential to reshape all parts of the body, including arms, hips, heart, and MIND!
• Excellent fat burning workout.
• Break a sweat without realizing it.
• Great interval training.

Is it fun?
It sure is! Zumba is a fresh way to work out and enjoy lively Latin music beats. If you are tired of traditional step and cardio aerobics classes, give Zumba a try. It will be the most fun you have ever had in an aerobics studio.

How did Zumba get to Calgary?
Christine brought Zumba to Calgary from Ontario in July 2008. She was the first certified Zumba instructor in the province and has sparked a craze all over the city! Christine's Zumba classes are some of the most popular in town. Definitely not to be missed!

Where can I find Zumba classes?
Christine and her team teach Zumba classes at the The Riverside Club, Kinetix at the TRW building Foothills Hospital and University of Calgary, The Studio School of Dance and the Winter Club  although Zumba classes can be found all over the city.

Zumba Girls Dance Group
Zumba Girls Dance Group is a unique group of dancers/Zumba instructors performing in Calgary. Not only will you get to see for yourself what Zumba is all about you can watch these talented trained girls perform their own fabulous choreographed routines. Performances will be throughout the year at various corporate events, shows, festivals, and events. To book or for more information contact Christine. 

Tropicart Brazilian Dance Group

Tropicart was formed by Maria Pedrosa.  Enjoy watching this fun group of samba dancers with all the beautiful, bright festive costumes. Booking for events can be done through Maria at 403-802-4742 or by email at tropicart.brazil@gmail.com.