Fun and Fitness with Zumba!

There are a lot of ways to get healthy and into shape these days. Going to the gym, playing sports, swimming, and jogging are some of the options available. You may not be aware that there is another alternative that is fun and exhilarating! Zumba®Fitness is a dance-fitness class that incorporates great music, exciting dances such as salsa, cha-cha, tango, belly dancing, and merengue along with fun, easy-to-learn routines that are choreographed all into one workout. It’s an exercise that you actually look forward to doing!

You’re probably wondering if Zumba® Fitness is something that you’re able to do while also being inspired enough to stick with it. If you’re looking for an exercise with lots of energy, stimulating music, as well as learning new dance moves, then Zumba may be just the ticket! Not only is it enjoyable and invigorating to do, but you’ll be amazed at the results you can achieve when you incorporate this into your routine. You’ll be getting into shape and will also be releasing stress and tension, increasing your cardio workout, and improving muscle tone. Whatever your reason for taking a Zumba class, you will find it’s therapy for the mind, body and soul! 

In addition to regular Zumba® Fitness classes, there is also Zumba Toning which targets the abs, thighs, arms, and other muscles throughout the body and adds body sculpting and cardio, using toning sticks. Zumba Sentao is another option utilizing a chair workout that focuses on using body weight to strengthen and tone the body.

Dance FX Studios, located in Mesa AZ and known for our private dance lessons and group dance classes, also offers Zumba® Fitness classes 3 times a week. Our sprung wood floors are great for Zumba, since they absorb shocks, giving it a softer feel. Sprung floors are considered the best choice for dancing, indoor sports, and physical education. They also enhance your performance and significantly reduce injuries.

Classes are available Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm and on Saturdays from 10-11 am. Zumba Toning classes are offered the last Wednesday of each month and Zumba Sentao takes place on the second Monday of each month. There are no class levels in our Zumba classes. Beginners are always welcome to join in at any time as you take things at your own pace while learning.

Monday night classes at Dance FX Studios are taught by Frankie Valenzuela. He discovered Zumba while at the gym and from that moment he was hooked! He promptly took the next step to become certified and began teaching Zumba. It has been the most rewarding time in his life as he is able to share his passion for music and dance with his students.

Kisha Klein leads our Wednesday night classes. She loves music and dancing and considers both a perfect way to relax, have fun, and relieve stress. Once she discovered Zumba and realized how much she loved it, she got licensed to teach. It’s the perfect outlet for her high energy and she incorporates a lot of fitness moves in her choreography, so don’t be surprised if you start to feel like you have abs or buns of steel! 

Dance FX Studios Saturday morning Zumba classes are taught by Maggie Colecchia. She had been overweight and for health reasons, devoted an entire year to getting fit and eating better. She attributes maintaining her healthy weight to a lifestyle that involves cardio work, weight training, and dance, which is what led her to Zumba. She really enjoys helping others to achieve their healthy goals.

New to Zumba® Fitness? Dance FX Studios has an incredible special for newcomers- 5 classes for only $25. What an awesome way to get started! Not only are you going to get into shape and be healthier, but at such a low cost, it really is an incentive to do this for yourself. Feel free to drop into any of our regular Zumba classes to give it a try. For Zumba Sentao and Zumba Toning, class size is limited so registration is required prior to each class. 

Dance FX Studios is open Monday-Friday, from 12-8 pm and Saturdays, from 11 am-4 pm. You can find us at 1859 W Guadalupe Rd, at the corner of Guadalupe and Dobson, in Mesa, AZ.  And don’t forget about our social dance lessons which include the Argentine tango, swing, Latin, and country. For additional information please give us a call at 480.968.6177.

We hope to see you in class!