What Makes a Great Zumba Class?
A great Zumba class should have a community of warm, welcoming people who are there to dance and get fit. You should feel free to let go and be yourself. The class should have fun, challenging dance routines that make you smile one minute and challenge your body the next. Zumba is a full-body, multi-directional movement which works all your muscles, especially with strength training variations like Zumba Toning. Zumba Kids and Zumba Kids Jr. break down the steps, add games and cultural exploration for ages 4-11. The typical Zumba class warms up, then learns upbeat dance routines. Having fun and moving to the music matters more than fitness level. The variety of high and low intensity moves burn calories by interval training. Our energetic instructors teach easy-to-follow steps so anyone can do it. You don’t need any gear, just come ready to dance, sweat and have a blast!
Zumba Class Do’s and Don’ts
If you are getting started, here are some basic Do’s and Don’ts for Zumba classes:
- Appropriate sneakers with low tread so it is easy to move with stability.
- Comfortable clothes as you will sweat.
- Bottle of water and a towel.
- Hydrate yourself 20 minutes prior to class.
- Do consider starting with a more gentle version of Zumba to get your feet wet, like Zumba Gold.
- Do check out our Zumba glossary to learn more.
Bring a towel and full water bottle, you’ll sweat a lot so rehydrating throughout the class is crucial. Wear something breathable and movable, choose pants, t-shirts or tank tops, and sneakers with low tread that allow you to pivot your feet easily. Keep moving even if you can’t follow some of the steps, just keep moving!
If you are suffering from any medical condition or have a medical history, pursue this exercise format after consulting with your health provider.
Fuel up before your Zumba session but keep that light, maybe some fruits and nuts. Don’t judge yourself in your first class.
Wear the right clothes that provide ease to move freely, wearing the right kind of footwear is imperative to having a good workout session. Light-weight sneakers will help you with the swift movements and actions.
Zumba is for every age, no pre-skills required. Key for beginners is to keep their hands and feet moving until they get into the groove. It’s a very easy to follow routine.