Among the different music styles that are becoming trendy recently, Zumba music is one of the better ones. It is a mash up of many different international styles, in particular the Latin dances. Zumba dance fitness programs are gaining in popularity in many countries in the world. Classes are being offered in health clubs, gyms and community centers.

The developer of the music is Alberto “Beto” Perez. He was an aerobic fitness instructor in a fitness facility in Colombia in the early 1990s. It was in a class there that he improvised music and called it Zumba. The class became all the rage.

Some time after, Beto Perez moved to the United States, taking the new music with him and teaching it in Miami. The success he found in Colombia was replicated. Together with Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion, Beto Perez decided to trademark the brand name Zumba and establish the new company Zumba Fitness LLC. Now headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, it is this company that oversees all Zumba classes throughout the world.

Zumba, while it is a new form of music, is based on several existing dance styles. These include the Tango, Reggae, and Flamenco. Fast and slow rhythms are alternated in a music track and resistance training is also incorporated in the dance so that the body burns fat and builds muscle. This is a fun way for the student to get fit.

There are various Zumba classes being offered. The traditional class is where the basic dances are emphasized. Gold is a specially designed class that caters to the needs of adults and other de-conditioned people. Toning classes focus on enhancing muscle tone and strength building. Aqua is an adaptation of Zumba to aqua fitness programs. A recently introduced class, the Zumbatomic, is tailored for children.

Zumba music is a new major player in the dance fitness industry. Its popularity stems from the new fusion of familiar dance styles as well as its effectiveness in attaining the fitness objectives of different people. With a wide array of classes available, Zumba seems a good choice for a dance fitness program.

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