Zumba 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 is taught by some 20,000 instructors in 35 countries.

It's commonly referred to as the 'booty-shaking' exercise program.

Classes use music based on salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton and other music.

References

  1. ^ a b Alexander, Jane (30 March 2009). "Get fit dancing: Dance to a different beat with Zumba". The Daily Telegraph . http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/dietandfitness/5050441/Get-fit-dancing-Dance-to-a-different-beat-with-Zumba.html . Retrieved 28 November 2009 .  
  2. ^ Fortin, Judy (December 9 2008). "Zumba zooms to the top of the exercise world". CNN . http://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/09/22/hm.zumba.dance.exercise/ . Retrieved 29 November 2009 .  

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