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'''Rumba''' is an [[aerobic]] fitness program created by [[Miami]]-based dancer and choreographer Beto Perez and two [[entrepreneur]]s, [[Alberto Perlman]] and Alberto Aghion. It originated in [[Colombia]] in the 1990s and {{as of|lc=yes|2009}} is taught by some 20,000 instructors in 35 countries.<ref name="telegraph">{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/dietandfitness/5050441/Get-fit-dancing-Dance-to-a-different-beat-with-Zumba.html|title=Get fit dancing: Dance to a different beat with Zumba|last=Alexander|first=Jane|date=30 March 2009|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|accessdate=28 November 2009}}</ref><ref name="CNN">{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/09/22/hm.zumba.dance.exercise/|title=Zumba zooms to the top of the exercise world|last=Fortin|first=Judy|date=December 9, 2008|work=[[CNN]]|accessdate=29 November 2009}}</ref> |
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Classes use music based on [[salsa music|salsa]], [[merengue music|merengue]], [[cumbia]], [[reggaeton]], calypso, soca, samba, African, cha cha, hip hop and other music.<ref name=telegraph /> |
Classes use music based on [[salsa music|salsa]], [[merengue music|merengue]], [[cumbia]], [[reggaeton]], calypso, soca, samba, African, cha cha, hip hop and other music.<ref name=telegraph /> |
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Revision as of 18:54, 4 February 2010
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Rumba is an aerobic fitness program created by Miami-based dancer and choreographer Beto Perez and two entrepreneurs, Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion. It originated in Colombia in the 1990s and as of 2009[update] is taught by some 20,000 instructors in 35 countries.[1][2]
Classes use music based on salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, calypso, soca, samba, African, cha cha, hip hop and other music.[1] Traditional Zumbathons have been held in areas such as Miami, Colorado Springs, and Texas. These large dance groups have been known to earn money and donate to charitable causes making it a fun and purposeful experience. It has become recently popular in the United States due to added classes in YMCA's.
This is the hottest fitness craze currently sweeping the nation, with classes offered for all ages and abilities, with traditional Zumba, Zumba Gold (for seniors or beginners), Zumbatonic (for kids), Aqua Zumba (in the pool), and Zumba Toning.
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References
- ^ a b Alexander, Jane (30 March 2009). "Get fit dancing: Dance to a different beat with Zumba". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 28 November 2009.
- ^ Fortin, Judy (December 9, 2008). "Zumba zooms to the top of the exercise world". CNN. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
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