SOM Zumba Program

Thirty six people attended SOM's Zumba program, July 11, 2016, hosted by Studio Jear. One of the instructors was Lora., a 16 year old who is on the National Team of Rhythmic Gymnastics. Lora became a Florida State Champion in 2014 and 2016. Kids and adults enjoyed the program.

Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training - alternating fast and slow rhythms - and resistance training.
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More about Zumba:  Alberto "Beto" Perez initiated the Latin dance class now known as Zumba in an aerobics class in Cali, Colombia in 1986, according to the New York Times. Perez arrived to teach class one day without his traditional aerobics music, so he substituted Latin music he had with him at the time. The improvised class was a hit with his students. Perez, along with Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion, trademarked the Zumba name in 2001, two years after Perez introduced his Latin-inspired fitness class in the United States. (livestrong.com)