For these brides and grooms, the “big day” wouldn't be complete without their favorite activity. We mean Zumba dancing at weddings, of course! For some couples, it's just a spicy alternative to the “Chicken Dance” and the “Electric Slide,” but for others, it's a chance to celebrate the people who share their “Zumba spirit.”...
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Spice it Up!
We're not talking dance steps, here! Salsa, used as a sauce, condiment or dip, is a perfect summer accompaniment to any grilled fish or meat. Although tomatoes and chiles are prerequisite ingredients for a traditional salsa, most vegetables or fruits can be combined to create fresh, flavorful variations. Salsa, which means “sauce” in Spanish, is said... Read More
On Our Radar
Latin music was hot at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW®) Festival in Austin, Texas, and these bands brought the sizzle. When this ballsy Afro-Colombian trio burst onto the airwaves, they exposed a rich but often overlooked Pacificos culture and history to a mainstream audience. Formed a decade ago, Choc Quib Town—a word play on the group’s hometown... Read More
Summer Style
You’ve spent plenty of time in Zumba class getting your bod beach-ready. Time to have a little fun with fashion! Here, the ladies in the ZumbawearTM department recommend accessories for two smokin’ hot summer looks: “Bohemian,” featuring soft neutral colors combined with earth tones, and “South Beach Chic,” favoring pinks, corals and oranges. Start with a figure-flattering swimsuit... Read More
Sweet Solutions
Advice from nutritionist and Zumba instructor Bruno Neal: Every week, I receive emails from all over the world asking about homemade remedies and health aids. Let me recommend one of my favorites. Coconut water, the juice of young tender coconuts, is refreshing and nutritious. It offers tremendous health benefits and is one of the purest, most... Read More
How-to tips and techniques for customizing tees from the ladies who bring you Zumbawear.™...
We joke about all the junk in the garage…the attic…the closets, but dear Zumba lovers, hoarding is no laughing matter! If you want to feel great, lighten your load…
Here, two of our Zumba family members — organizing pro Sarah Skrovan and comedian Alex House — declare open season on clutter. Get ready to jettison the junk!...
Best-selling author Marci Shimoff shares her insight on what it takes to be genuinely content in a (sometimes) contentious world. In an uncertain economy, we may be forced to ask ourselves, “What do I truly need to be happy?”...
Salsa legend Willy Chirino likes to call the Miami Sound “a musical salad where the main ingredient is Cuban music—with sides of rock, Brazilian and Caribbean.” It’s a sound he helped to create, and after more than 35 years of hits, he shows no signs of slowing down...
