What is all this hype about Zumba® dance-fitness classes that everyone is talking about?

Zumba fitness is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that is moving millions of people toward joy and health around the world.
Zumba Fitness® is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers (Pitbull etc.) and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive.
Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the world's largest – and most successful – dance-fitness program with more than 14 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in over 140,000 locations across more than 150 countries.
This dance-fitness craze hit Australian shores in 2009 bringing together strangers and friends towards a healthier lifestyle. With Zumba you don't realise you're working out because every class is like a party.You will walk out out of each class not realising you've just worked off up to 1000 calories - that's almost a days worth of calories!
This dance-fitness craze hit Australian shores in 2009 bringing together strangers and friends towards a healthier lifestyle. With Zumba you don't realise you're working out because every class is like a party.You will walk out out of each class not realising you've just worked off up to 1000 calories - that's almost a days worth of calories!
Perfect For Everybody and Every Body!
Every single one of us are built differently - mentally, physically and spiritually. Each Zumba® class is designed to bring out the best in you, bringing together an awesome bunch of people together to sweat it out, while grooving to award-winning music.
How It Works
We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.
Benefits
A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.

Why Zumba®?

Weight loss/Huge calorie burner
A study conducted on Zumba participants showed that the average number of calories burned was 817 in a class, the instructor burned more than 1000 calories! We had a student who lost 10kgs in 8 months and another who lost 5kgs in 5 classes!
Total body workout
Zumba works your whole body to tone all the muscle groups and joints and give you a hear-pumping aerobic workout at the same time. As well as keeping you fit, Zumba will give you better motor control, balance and improve coordination.
Improved mood/stress reliever
Zumba produces endorphins - a “feel-good” hormone that are released into the blood stream after you finish exercising. People who suffer from bouts of depression are often encouraged to participate in physical activity in order to benefit from these hormones. These hormones not only alter mood but also melt away your worries as you lose yourself in the music and movements.
Interval training
Interval training is a method involving bursts of high intensity work alternated with low intensity. It is one of the best ways to burn calories and burn off fat. Zumba incorporates the principles of interval training into every workout by alternating fast and slow sequences to vary the intensity.
Builds and strengthens abdominal muscles
Many dance moves in a Zumba class works on the core muscles. The restraint of muscles involved in the dance movements gives the pelvis strength and power, firming up of the abdominals and a reduced risk of back pain.
Upbeat, fun and addictive
Sick of the boredom in the gym and never have the time for exercise? Zumba music uplifting and motivating, and the class atmosphere is upbeat and energetic. Time flies when you have fun making it addictive and providing quick results from a Zumba with Shankkar & Navvii class.
For everyone
Zumba is designed to cater to all age groups. No dance experience or coordination required. Suitable for all fitness levels, where you can put as much or as little energy into the moves as you want and go at your own pace.
Social
Zumba classes are a great place to meet people who have at least one thing in common with you. A class full of smiling, happy people makes the class more enjoyable and makes it easy to keep coming back.
Releases toxins
This heart-pumping workout produces a lot of sweat even in a 45-minute session releasing all the toxins from the body.
Rhythms of the world
The music choice for Zumba is the single most important element. Beto, creator of Zumba, states, "Music makes up 70% of the class." The music creates a feeling of passion, sets the mood of the class, motivates Zumba participants and helps