Weekend Giveaway: Who’s Your Musical Motivator?
2011
Whether your vice comes in the form of eggnog, latkes or just plain old candy canes, the holiday season is ripe for indulgence. And we say go for it! But there’s always a price to pay when the next morning rolls around. That being said… it’s not always easy to give workouts your all when visions of holiday parties (or just blurred vision) are dancing in your head. So tell us: What song or artist always motivates you to get up and move? Leave your answer in the comments section before 5:00 pm on Monday and you’ll be automatically entered to win a special gift from Zumba Apparel.
P.S. Need a little inspiration? Here’s Billboard’s take on the year in Latin music. Atop the list? Our very own inspiration… the one and only Ms. Shakira!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Alicia Seidle, our fabulous winner!
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I would have to say Shakira. Her music gets you moving and her perfect body is a motivator to keep you moving and working toward your fitness goals. I may never actually look like her body-wise after 4 kids and being in my 40′s, but I will never stop at least trying. And there is no more fun way to get there than with ZUMBA!
Definitely BEYONCE!!!! She has so many songs that can serve as ‘theme music’ for any situation in your life. Just blasting her toons will get you up and moving! You even feel the need to channel her performances (which are motivating enough)! BEYONCE can motivate me to DANCE LIKE NO ONE’s WATCHING!!! Team Beyonce!!!
Wisen y Yandel!
Kat Deluna and Havana Brown are rockin it in our class!
Pitbull his music can get my rear in gear without me even knowing it. I just push play and viola I’m salsaing while making dinner.
I love working out to Pitbull whether my teacher is doing toning or Basics “Pitbull” always fits in great!
Dona Omar:))
Don Omar:)
“What Is Love” -Haddaway As cheesy as it may be, I can’t hear that song without getting up and rocking out. Turned it into my new warm-up song since it always gets me pumped to dance around without care.. Which is perfect for the start of a Zumba class!
Pit Bull gets me every single time!! Even if he’s only featured in a song- He gets me moving!!
I would have to say overall it is absolutely Pitbull! But I am always up for J Lo, Enrique Iglesias, and Shakira!
PITBULL!!!!
My musical motivator is Hump De Bump by Red Hot Chili Peppers. I can’t help but get up and move and sing along when I listen to that song. I actually used it as a warm-up song in my classes for a while! I love all kinds of music so it’s hard for me to choose just one song or artist that motivates me, but this is one of them!
Machel Montano!!!
I get motivated to Pitbull.His songs get me up and start to dance.
Whenever I hear Shakira I have to get up and dance
It may sound crazy but silent night always motivates me to move.. Sometimes I get caught up with the craziness of Christmas, shopping, parties, that I don’t take time for myself. But as soon as I hear that song, it reminds me the true meaning of Christmas. It shows me how blessed I am this season and every season. Also not neglect how I live day to day especially in my health. So usually I hit the gym and go to a Zumba class.. Is that weird?
My Favorite Christmas Song is Santa Bay by Eartha Kitt. Who wouldn’t want to boogie to that one.
Don Omar’s “Danza Kuduro”
Michael Jackson from the 80′s and 90′s! He is who most of the male artists are imitating. You really could work up a great sweat on the floor to his tunes.
Celia Cruz with her Salsa,Daddy Yanky with his regetton,Ricky Martin with his Christmas song,but I feel more inspired by all the people that at the end they let me touch there fitness life that’s my weak up roll out the bed.
Pitbull ALL THE WAY!!! Can’t get enough of this man!
I gotta say that every time Mr. 305 comes on it makes me wanna get up and MOVE! LOVE LOVE LOVE Pitbull! At all my classes his songs are the most requested!
Anything by Ricky Martin.
My FAVORITES are the fast-pased Merengues by Oro Solido…Solid Gold, baby!!!!
Well…Pitbull, of course!!!!
I have to say Mr.305 ! I absolutely love any song he is on and love his album! Not only he motives me but also my students!
PROYECTO UNO, their music just stick on your head, and you will be singing that song the entire day!!! LOL!!!! Love it
Right at this moment I am loving Tito el Bambino’s version of Feliz Navidad!
Wyclef and his beautiful historia! x
Love love love Enrique Eglesias and Pit Bull!!! They get by blood pumping and my body grooving!
The song that always makes me want to move is, “Wepa”!
PITBULL!!!
SHAKIRA 100% The greatest!
Always Pitbull! I love me some Pitbull Morning, noon, or night, I will get up and dance when that man’s music comes on!
Jon Secada’s Christmas Album is perfect for this Holiday season. A great way to add some Christmas spirit to your class without the same old sound. Love it.
My grandmother died on 12/2. I havent gone to a Zumba class since a week before. To get ready for her funeral I played so Don Omar to keep my spirits up. I love Danza Kuduro. Going to Zumba classes ans salsa dancing with my friends, I hope will get me through this first Christmas with my grandmother.
Enrique Iglesias – and lets not forget his sexy father Julio, http://www.julioiglesias.com/us/home
MICHAEL JACKSON!!!! All day long.
Definitely Pitbull, Weeeeepa!
LMFAO has an infectious beat to most of their songs and I also agree with the Beyonce choice, but nothing gets me going better than some old school Janet Jackson!
Proyecto Uno moves me! Their songs are upbeat and energetic, plus obsessively listening to “El Tiburon 2011″ encouraged me to turn it into our latest class warm-up!
As far as the holidays go specifically, The Family Force 5 Christmas Pageant is one of the most amazing Christmas albums out there! You just want to get funky.
On a daily Zumba basis, however, it HAS to be Pitbull. Whatever he touches turns to gold!
Shakira! She is awesome and her music makes me wanna get up and shake my hips!
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Definitely Daddy Yankee!!! Never heard of him until I started Zumba but now absolutely love his music to Zumba to!!
Levantanos Los Manos always gives me a little lift and helps boost my energy. Also love Pitbull and JLo “On the Floor”
The Pussy Cat Dolls! My class LOVES to workout to ‘Buttons’ featuring Snoop Dogg!
Sexy and I Know It by LMFAO always gets me going. Hilarious and upbeat. Never fails to get me happy.
Backwards on the treadmill require Glass Shatters by Disturbed and then The Game by Drowning Pool. I use WWE Wrestlers Entrance Songs to get me pumped and keep me going through my workouts. If they can have that commitment to get those bodies and get beat up on a daily basis then I CAn and WILL get through this workout. GAME ON!!!!
…JLo and Tanya Beardsley
Shakira, she is the best! Her songs like Rabiossa or Loca always get me moving my body
That’s a hard one! I Love Every kind of MUSIC! But I’ll have to Say PITBULL I was at HIs Concert Mr.305 at the Convention and since that day when: Give Me Everything Plays I’m having goosebumps!
Honestly…it’s be a toss up or a 3-way tie between: Pitbull(Most days), Daddy Yankee & Shakira! I LOVE all 3…and so do my students in my Zumba Fitness Classes!!!!
Gloria Estefan … LOVE the classic latin rhythms and I can’t sit still when I hear her OR old school Santana
My students always request Pitbull after a break to get us going, I agree he has that “get up and shake your butt” beat.
Anything with a good beat gets me up & moving! Especially dance songs/groups like LMFAO and Pitbull!
I am musically motivate by strong, sexy women! Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce. They can sing, they can dance, they are beautiful, they are postive, always kind! Michael Jackson (not a strong, sexy woman, LOL) is a huge motivator for me as well! He can dance and has musical talent beyond belief! Pitbull can make me shake my buns anytime, anywhere! Love them all!
Rhianna is doing it for me lately! and as a fail safe.. Pitbull, he is everywhere! If I just need to groove gotta go with Bob Marley or Jack Johnson, depends on my mood!
I love Shakira!!!
I love Shakita!!!
Probably not the most original answer but I’d have to say “Shake Senora” by Pitbull…the title says it all!
It’s a toss up between J-Lo, Pitbull and Daddy Yankee. It seems like whenever I introduce ANY of their songs in class, it doesn’t matter what routine we’re doing..they LOVE it!
PITBULL……PITBULL……PITBULL…….PITBULL…….HE MAKES MY BODY WANNA MOVE!!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM!!!!!
My favorites are Shakira, Pitbull and Ricky Martin .
Shakira, her music always has good beat to it and makes me want to get up out of my chair and move.
Pitbull!
I would have to say “Pitbull”. He is an amazing artist that comes from a background that is inspirational! To be able to overcome such obstacles is such an Empowerment! I love his music because he bring the son de movimiento ALIVE! Es pura riquesa! I love using his music for warmup song and what not. He is funky, hip, strong, and let’s not forget SEXY! His music just make my class a party! Of course, all the Zumba music does too. The beats and rhythm he uses is just off the hook! Whenever is hear his music, I think ZUUUUUMBA!
Daddy Yankee!
I have to say Pitbull ☺
Kumbia Kings and Shakira
Today it’s Shakira. Tomorrow? I don’t know, but I do know it’s on my Zumba playlist.
I love so many, but one of my all time favs is… Land of a Thousand dances!!! 1-2-3!!
Pitbull gets my feet going! Mr. Worldwide all the way!
Pitbull-the beats are fast and the artist just looks like he is having so much fun.
Machel Montano, the sounds of the island get me going. You just can’t sit down when you hear that music. It makes you want to jump up and dance no matter how long of a day or how bad your day was. My two kids get up and shake it too!
Now with Christmas coming up, it’s “let it snow” by Jon Secada for me.
I love the surprised faces of my students when they realize, that we’re not dancing to any cumbia song but to an Xmas song. It’s so much fun and so special, because it makes sense only a few weeks a year.
Wisin Y Yandel
too many to choose from. i just love all music but i’ll go with the group Xtreme. they are known for bachata. when i dance this rhythm with my students, i feel like i’m on “dancing with the stars”. it’s so sensual and suave.
There is always a Black Eyed Peas song in my playlist!! I love their vibe and I when I hear songs of them they always bring back good memories.
at this time of year, I love to hear Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin’ Stevens, a one time wonder!
Pitbull for sure- love it when the music is clean but funky! I just can’t NOT move to his music!
Fulanito, baby!
After taking a class with my favorite ZES during a weekend retreat, I fell in love with Rihanna’s We Found Love, which was our warm-up. It gets me moving no matter when or where I hear it. I play it for my students (at my day job as an elementary school teacher) everyday when they pack up. We love dancing singing and cleaning!
Pitbull can get me moving no matter the time of day. One song and I’m ready for a workout. I love his music and the fact it always makes me feel good
I can’t stop shakin it to Pit Bull’s Shake Senora! Also love Shakira, LMFAO, and the original Zumba Fitness songs!
PITBULL — There is just something about a Pitbull song!!!! Maybe cause he’s Cubano
Pitbull is definitely at the top of my list! His music gets your heart thumpin’ and your body groovin’.
There are so many artists out there that have really come into their own in the last couple of years and artists that seem to collaborate with everyone. But to me one artist that seems to have withstood the test of time is Gloria Estefan. Not only does she bring the Latin flavor and heat with her music but she can be enjoyed by people of all ages! I hear her music and I start to dance and sing and it always brings a smile to my face! I love her new song Wepa and I love the Conga remix that Zumba put out on the ZIN CD!
PitBull Something for the Dj’s
Pitbull!! He has such a variety of songs that you can put him on your ipod and go from a merengue to a house music and I love that! He can get any one moving!
Gypsy Kings and Shakira!!!
What can I say… I…. Loveeeeee Pitbull! He is amazing! Love his rhythm; it motivates you to move and shake it baby! His songs are very easy to choreograph and follow for zumba.
Mr. Saxobeat by Alexandra Stan always take over my body, and I have to move 100%…..”you make me move like a freak Mr. Saxobeat!”
pitbull, shakira, gloria estafan, love them all!!
Michael Jackson
and
Aventura…..
Pitbull =)
There are so many artists that make me want to get up and dance, from pitbull, to beyonce to madonna and more.. but there is one song that will always make everyone feel like getting up to dance no matter how old it is.. and that is “I gotta feeling” from the Black Eyed Peas…. I don’t think anyone can not get up and dance when you hear that song!!!
I would have to say Pitbull Jason Derullo and of course the Zumba workout music!!!!!
Music is always a motivator for me and inspires the choreography to follow; Chayanne has the magic touch and “BOOM BOOM” provides the perfect warm up!
I’m with you Paula !!
Mr. Worldwide “Pitbull”
Daddy Yankee and Pitbull get me pumped up and ready to jam
Most definitely Shakira. I fell in love with her music, lyrics, clothes and way of dancing the very first time I heard of her about 13 years ago. Her music always makes me feel happy, no matter what mood I’m in, although especially when I’m having a terrible day because it always shows the bright side in things, very much like Zumba does.
Pitbull!
Pitbull but really anything Zumba related gets me moving!!!! I am totally addicted and can’t get enough!!!!
Pitbull and Beyonce!! I get pumped and end up sweating my ass off!
Pitbull every time. I can see eyes light up when Shake Señora and Pause boom through the speakers.
Definitely Shakira, ’cause Her Hips Don’t Lie:)
Beyonce.
Any song by Pitbull! Such good dancing beats!
It has to be shakira! Every single one of her tunes just makes you wanna shake and wiggle every part! I might not be able to move my hips quite like her but I give it a good go!x
Definitelly Pitbull… His Songs got that rymths that make me wanna dance all day long and shake my hips!!! You can jump, move and do allmost everything while listening to him!!!
The top all round musical motivator must go to Pitbull. His songs are all based on positive energy, loud beats and sexy lyrics. His lyrics and beats makes u want to dance freely and love the body that you have. I really think thats what zumba comes down to- enjoying the music and letting urself loose!!!! Let’s get our ZUMBA onnnn!!!! Rarrrrr!
I have many favorite artists and songs. I like Marc Anthony – Aguanile….Also Elvis Crespo-Luna Llena…..Sito Rocks is a new and good artist with fun dance music. Pitbull is always good.
Pitbull! Anything Pitbull!
Hevia with “Busindre Reel”. Spanish man playing Celtic music – works wonders for me!! Check it out!
Celia Cruz =D
Pitbull definitely motivates me
Pitbull. No matter if it is in English or Spanish he always gets me movin! His voice is so hot!
Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO. That song gets me motivated..
I always get up and start moving when I pop in some destra, her soca always makes me want to get up and move:)
Shakira! That girl can shake it like no one else and her music is always fun to dance to!
I’d definitely have to say Beyonce’s “Get me bodied”. The song is high energy it makes you feel sexy!,I can’t help but dance when i hear it LOVE IT!!
Shakira for sure!!!
Mr. Worldwide aka Pitbull but Michael Jackson & Shakira get me grooving too!
Pitbull!!!
I actually have 2, especially when it comes to Zumba. Pitbull & Shakira. Even before I started in Zumba, listening & dancing to Shakira always made me feel free to be sexy & do I even need to give an explanation for Pitbull? His music just makes you wanna get up & move!
maroon 5— moves like jagger
Anything by David Gueta!! He’s the best!!
“Sexy and I know It” by LMFAO. We did this one at Zumba today! It’s a blast, gets people motivated and in the Zumba party mood. I can feel my endorphins flowing with this song comes on! so greaaaat
maroon 5 ft christina aguilera
Everytime I hear Gloria Estefan’s song Conga my toes start tapping and my body starts moving. That song makes me smile!
The entire Lady Gaga Born This Way Album!!
Pitbull baby!!!!
For sure Mr. 305 Pitbull, he is awesome when it comes to getting your booty shaking but I like me some Don Omar too!!!!!
Anything from PINK! I also love wyclef’s historia .It always makes me smile. I think my instructors are getting tired of me requesting it at every class. lol
My favorite song that is upbeat, has the Latin roots, is Que Te Pica by Notch. I love it, it keeps you going. It’s an intense song at points so you get to give it all you got
But faves are definitely Pitbull, Enrique, and hip hop songs dance mixed, Missy Elliot or Jennifer Lopez!
Overall from worship songs that are made into dance hits, to the top hits now. But latin roots definitely have the best dancing motivators. Love the beats and the feel behind those songs.
For class, “Pegate” always gets me and my class pumped up! I can’t take it off my playlist!
Most definitely Pitbull! If I’m tired before teaching a class or when I have to wake up for my “real” job at 3:30am Pitbull’s groves always perk me right up!
Gloria Estefan and Shakira at this moment. I would love to be able to move like Shakira! Whew! Actually any song has possibilities! I am always “moving to my own drummer”.
Lmfao, Pitbull, Shakira, and many other artists always make me want to get up and get moving. Their songs always have great beats!
Don Omar all the way!
I will say if I really don’t want to do anything it’s old school rap so many of them, too many to list. Or Rock. Like Welcome to the Jungle.
Debby Holiday always gets me moving! She’s not as well known as some artists, but one you listen, you’re hooked. Check out the remixes for “Joyful Sound” and “One World” and just try to sit still…
Enrique Iglesias, hes awesome makes me move when i need it and relaxes me when i want to be lazy
Shakira, Pitbull, Oro Solido and Gloria Estefan
I always dance to Shakira. Songs like Waka Waka, Loca, and She Wolf. Then two there are J Lo’s songs too like On the Floor.
I love Pitbull!!! His songs are full of energy and power and when I dance to this music, I feel so sexy!!!
The ever-classic Gloria Estefan!!! Wepa and the new Congo Techno mix are fantastic!
Pitbull-It doesn’t seem to matter what song he sings or is in I tend to always like. But as far as songs go I don’t have one motivator; I Love any reggaton or any mix with reggaton in it.
Definitely Pitbull, Sean Paul, Daddy Yankee and Don Omar. Those days I don’t feel like working out I’ll put one of their songs and it gives me that extra push and motivation. Their songs get me in the mood now matter how down and out I may feel. When I hear their songs in a Zumba class or when I play it in my own, I really bring the energy!
Pitbull always gets me in the mood to
dance! And thanks to Zumba, I love Mara!
Shakira, without a doubt!!
Shakira!!
Prince! DMSR!
Any reggaeton really! Especially Wisin y Yandel or J. Alvarez
There are so many! If I had to choose, I’d say Black eyed Peas, Pitbull and Shakira are at the top of the list… and of course, the Zumba music!
Loka – Shakira; She move her body ; Boom-Boom Pow – Black-eyed Peas; Gadira; L’amour,L’amour,L’amour; Mr. Saxobeat; On the Floor – J-Lo; Katy Perry; Daddy Yankee; I Want to see you tonight – Chris Brown; and there are so many more, most of which the classes where I live don’t do. When I visit out of state, I get to enjoy the above listed and more of the “today’s dance hits”. Some people think for it to be zumba that it has to be 95% Latin music, but the other songs are just as lively!
Though Lady Gaga is my overall musical inspiration, when it comes to getting up and moving, my musical song inspiration at the moment would be “Sexy and I Know It” by LMFAO. I teach this song in my class and not only does it make me smile and want to dance, but my students LOVE it and always ask for more.
Pit Bull all the way!!!
My favorite song that gets me going and my class loves is Feugo by Kumbia Kings
En Sus Marcas Listos Fuera! Daddy Yankee! Pitbull!! Winsin y Yandel!! Black Eyed Peas!
Shakira for sure! “Waka Waka” always makes me want to dance!
My musical inspiration is definitely Celia Cruz…..she had an amazing fever for salsa….love her.
I think PITBULL has the best beats to pump you up for a good work out. It’s not boring and it just gives you a rush of energy. I can’t help but move when I listen to his music even in the car. That’s why I love “shake señora” it’s just A W E S O M E…Im so happy zumba includes him in their music
If I have to mention a Latin Artist then it’s definitely PITBULL!!! But in general, if I hear “Dirrty” from Christina Aguilera I’m always up to any party even if I was in a bad mood before
Baile de los pobres by Calle 13, Corizoncito by Aventura, or Cuentame by Charanga Habanera!! Que rico!!
I can’t help but move when I hear Pitbull. Love him! Lately my favorite motivator is Merengue.
I would have to say Pitbull. Any of his music. Dale!
lately Family Force 5 (Mamcita, specifically) gets me up and running (play it ad nauseum as I get dressed for Zumba)… but during class Prrrum has really kicked it up for me (a song we did early in my Zumba experience… one of the first I felt I really “knew”, and now as it’s brought back into the mix I can truly FEEL how far along I’ve come in less than a year… bringing it to a whole new level!)
David Guetta
I love all kinds of music. My instructor uses a lot of Pitbulls music like – Give Me Everything,I Know You want me,The Anthem,Shake Senora Remix,Fuego and Don Omars Danza Kuduro and those songs keep me going to my Zumba class!! Love it!! It is awesome!!!
I absolutely love Celia Cruz. I can’t help but move when I hear her music.
Gotta be Pitbull… Every time!!
Beyonce! Everytime
x
My motivator would have to be Pitbull!! If he is on I’m moving!!
At the moment I am rocking Matisyahu’s Hanukkah song, Miracle, in my Zumba class. Who knew an orthodox Jew could shred like that? But on any given day, Daddy Yankee get’s this Zumbaholic on the floor! XOXO!
Black eyed peas, LMOAF and pit bull take top spots. Many Zumba songs too but I never know the name
The songs that have been making me want to get up and dance lately are: “Good Feeling” by Flo Rida, “Sexy and I Know It” by LMFAO, “Trash” by The Whip, and “Genesis” by Justice. I’m usually in my car when I’m listening to music, but that doesn’t stop me from gettin’ jiggy with it (na na na na nana na! na na na nana na!).
David Guetta!!!!
Pitbull and Celia Cruz are my top inspirations!!! Their music gets me moving and grooving everytime! Woohoo…Zumba!!!!
I love Machel Montano-the most popular and successful Soca artist from Trinidad. His songs are fast-paced, powerful and get me hype. Working out is so much fun because his energy mitigated me to get my muscles burning.
Pitbull!!!
LMFAO because they are so upbeat. How can you not want to dance when their music is on?
Dj Mam’s feat Doukali & Soldat Jahman – Hella Decalé
I have to say Notch with Que Te Pica!
Its gotta be Nick Carter! Since I was 14 and I heard my first BSB song to his solo albums! (17 years WOW I’m showing my age! Lol)
Burning Up (Nick’s latest single) is gonna be a huge Zumba track, already got my fave Zumba instructor and some zumba mates on the Burning up ban wagon!
“Let’s get fired up! Get get fired up!!”
shakira and pitbull
I love all the classic Zumba music but pitbull really gets me going!
Shakira and Pitbull always get me moving!
Definitely it has to pit bull w/ Marc Anthony and Don Omar (danza kuduro).
Definitely Pitbul. I’ve woken up in the morning already with his music in my head and can start to envision different dance moves for the song. I walk down the hall at work dancing to his music playing in my head. I’m sure I’ve embarrassed myself already by dancing at work in front of people, but I don’t care. It makes me feel good and he makes me want to get up and shake my booty.
I love Shakira’s unique voice. She is fun and great to zumba to.
Her music is so motivating and sexy all at once.
Pitbull, definitely. I can’t help but move when his songs come on!
Pitbull! Gets me moving EVERY time.
I am a salsa lover so salsa will always motivate me any time of year! I’m a big big fan of Sonora Carruseles! They have so many hits that you can’t go wrong with whatever song is played. They are undeniably talented with their use of instruments and vocals! ¡¡QUE VIVA LA SALSA!!
I would have to say Shakira. Visualizing her moves with a middle eastern and latin style is just so sexy for anyone. I love her music and it puts me into the mood to dance Zumba which by far is fun, exciting, and a great work out!! Not to mention my husband loves it!
Pitbull or J-lo
It has to be Pitbull or any Latin beat type music. I met Pitbull in San Juan and he is a super nice guy. That was in 2008, look at him now!!!! Superstar!!!!
Lmfao!
Pegate by Grupo Treo. It isn’t part of my Zumba class, yet, but it gets me ready to move, and also picks me up after a stressful day of teaching teenagers!!
If J-Lo and Pitbull are blasting the sound system, I’m ‘on the floor’ working hard….and so is the whole Zumba class!
Lmfao…I’m sexy and I know ….that song has a great beat and defiently a motivator
So many good songs out there, but I’d have to go with Pitbull.
Pitbull
)) He is AWSOME!!!
I’ve been in Belize working for the month, and anytime I hear a zumba song come on the radio, at the bars, at work, or anywhere, i will bust out zumba moves no matter what!!!!
Anything by Pitbull!!
Basement Jaxx Do Your Thing has to be my altime get up and boogie tune
Shakira, definitely Shakira
deffinitly daddy yankee,but there are many other…like bandoleros,wisin y yandel…
Michael Jackson
Pitbull gets me every time! It doesn’t matter what song it is!! Love him!!
Anything with Pitbul gets me moving. I even Zumba in the car!
Don Omar!
I am moved by all music that has a good beat to it. I have always loved a large variety of music and have always loved to dance! I am so thankful that Beto started Zumba Fitness because it gives many people like me a chance to be active in a way that we love! Our culture has changed and there are very few opportunities to dance. I feel very blessed and fortunate to have become a Zumba Fitness Instructor so that I can spread the Zumba Love!!! I cannot fully express my gratitude, I can only hope to pass it forward to others!
Pitbull for sure!!! If you’re sexy and you know it say OH YEAH!!
SEAN PAUL
She’s hotter from ZIN 28 and any Axé!
Definitely Pitbull!
Anything latin flavor. I love Shakira and Pitbull.
PITBULL ALL THE WAY!!!
his songs are PERFECT for zumba
Pitbull’s Give Me Everything
I’ll say Coldplay & Eurythmics, but i can’t leave out some Pink! And Black Eyed Peas
All music with thumping bass beat, good energy, and that makes me smile.
i would have to say rico iglesias, or pitbull.
my top choice of both is pitbull!
just started zumba, so im looking forward to getting some zumba wear!
Pitbull
I have two inspirations, because they are Latinas, because they sing really good and because they know how to shake what God gave it to them. My first favorite is the number one In the world Shakira: for two reasons, first: she is a bellydancer as me and second because Her songs fit perfectly in every moment in my life, for happines, sadness and LOVE. My second favourite is Jlo, her songs always cheer me up, no matter in the mood that I am, the beats makes me dance. Shakira and Jlo forever.:)
Love Pitbull, J Lo, Shakira, Enrique Iglesias, Katie Perry, Black Eyed Peas and Ke$ha. They get me energized and I could shake my bootie all day with them. Motivates and inspires me to no end !!!!
My favourites are Pitull and DJ Mam’s Feat Soldat Jahman http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_97483&v=jjH5xGplPvM&feature=iv
I love Pitbull and Marc Anthony.
Pitbull is my fav!
Pitbull and One Girl (could change the world) by Shuree!!
Ricky Lee – you can’t touch it. She’s an Australian artist. It’s great to Zumba to – you’ll love it!
Pitbull!!! He has a sexy way and the musica makes you want to move it all!!
Cold Chisel/Jimmy Barnes – a little unorthodox I know, but whenever I hear that voice of Barnesy I am always motivated to get up and move.
its a toss up for me, byonce, shakira, katie perry, or madonna. They all make me wanna get up and dance.
Anything by Pitbull and Mara!!!! I can’t sit still when listening to their music. Definitely popular artists in my classes!!
PITBULL – hands down : )
PITBULL!!! Ya tu sabes
Ahhh, without a doubt Shakira-Addicted to You! I love her music!!!
SHAKIRA!!!!
Shakiraaaaaaa
The Queen of Salsa – Celia Cruz of course. Zumba instructors need to see a return to some original and amazing artists. Too much hip hop and reggaeton. Traditional rhythms rule.
Totally agree!!
Let Me Think About it by Ida Corr and Fedde Le Grand and Kulikitaka Ti by Merengue Latin Band always get me and my classes pumped up!
Have to say PItbull
I have heard so much music in the past years that have motivated me to move. A lot of people would say music from pitbull, lmfao.or shakira, and a couple of months ago I would have definitely fallen in to that category because I absolutly love these artist and their music. Though lately I have caught myself jumping out of my seat,bed,or even dancing in the car to a couple of songs that are not by these artist. These songs are Camaron carameloW los chicos de la playa. Intentalo- 3Ball MTY. And also Tu Carita- 3Ball MTY.
* Camaron caramelo- Los chicos de la playa
The version I have to this song is 3min and 53 sec though you can only find it on I tunes with 2 min and some seconds. Not sure where I bought it but I will try to find the link if anyone is interested in buying it.
Anything with a good beat gets me moving and I like all kinds of music. Sad but I just can’t help but move to Brittany Spears!
I gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas!
Queen Don’t stop me now.. I’m having such a good time .. I’m having a ball! LEGEND! !!
If you wanna have a good time.. Just give me a call! LOVE the drama & the build up in the song by a fantastic artist , always gets me up singing & playing air guitar!!
Oh definitely Pitbull!! I can be in a bad mood, and I hear one of his songs, and I just want to get up and dance!
Adele’s Rollin in the Deep makes me want to dance, dance, DANCE!
Pitbull and Mara!
LMFAO !!!! sexy and i know it!! mkaes me and my studenst go crazy!!
I love Marc Anthony and Shakira
Not only for there music but there lyrics !!! They are powerful and meaningful love them
I love any music that has a good beat and motivates me to move, especially salsa and reggaeton! I would say that I’m always moved by Victor Manuel, Oscar de Leon, Celia Cruz, and Daddy Yankee!
I would say definately pinball and shakira
I love Shakira and Mexican remix by Djs
Pitbull & Michael Jackson
I love all Latin Music, love samba, but also love Shakira, JLo and Pitbull.I can dance doing dishes to those beats!!!!
….Mr. Pitbull…and soooo many others!! i just love to dance!!! crazy about Zumba!!
xoxo, j.
Pink and pitbull inspire me always. Pink always helps me through good and bad times. Pitbull pickse up and makes me want to work it out . Always on an up beat
Pitbull!!!
Well, it seems repetitive to say Pitbull but, he does get me going. I also really love SOCA’s Follow the Leader. No matter how tired I am, I get up and left and right.
gotta say Mister 305 Pitbull — love him!
I am new to Zumba (about 4-5 months). I am addicted. I have a great Zumba instructor. If I could go every day, I think I would. I wish more men would go. I am probably 1 of 3-4 guys in a room of about 100 women. Hey, those aren’t bad odds, if you ask me.
Energy: Pitbull – Shake Senora + Beyonce – Survivor
Fun: Qwote – Throw Your Hands Up
Stretching: Put it in a Love Song – Alicia Keys/Beyonce
Don Omar
Pitbul always gets me moving. Als my fav.song Pa la discoteka and Gina she is my idol!! Any one or all three motivate me!!
Marc Anthony, pitbull, Ricky Martin and beyonce Rick my day! Thank you Zumba!
Without a doubt, Mr. 305, Pitbull all the way
Shakira … as músicas dela são empolgantes… muito show!!!
combina com ZUMBA!!!!!
It is definitely PITBULL! Love his music and it absolutely makes me want to get up and MOVE! Dale!
At the moment, Pitbull…his collaborations especially.
PITBULL… he always teams up with ALL the right artists! He is AMAZING!
Enough said…
PITBULL, DUH!, ALWAYS PITBULL MY BEST WARM UPS HAVE HIM, AND SOME OF MY CHOREOS, MAYBE TOO MANY,LOL, BUT ALL MY PEOPLE LIKES HIM TOO SO I DON’T CARE IS ALWAYS HIM!!!
There are countless artists in the Zumba world that I could speak of. However if I have to narrow it down to just one, I would have to go with “la Reina De La Salsa” Celia Cruz!!!!
What an amazing artist she was, her legacy and inspiration in the Latin community will forever be an inspiration to us all. I can not do a song of hers that right away brings me back to my original Latin roots, and the thrill and joy I feel to share that with my Zumba loving friends.
Thank you Celia, I know both you and my grandma are watching from up above Azucar!!!!!!
ZOOMER
Definitely what I call the “modern” latino’s such as Pitbull, JLO, Sakira,…
And R & B ‘s of Usher, NE YO, …
Specific songs that make me swing off the roof: Kuduro (Lorenzo), Let it rain over me (Putbull vs Mark Antony)
Ohhhh yeahhhhhh …
It has to be Rihanna for me at the moment:D
Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez…and salsa music!!!
At the Moment it’s Pitbull
Shakira & Pitbull. They should sing something for Zumba-Lovers together!
Don Amar – Danza Kuduro and Taboo……..music of brazil has the feeling of celebration and happiness in them!!
Ricky Martin, Shakira and Pitbull
Right now it’s “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5. I can’t sit still when that song comes on! But in general, anything Pitbull makes me want to get up and dance.
Based on my last years ZUMBA(r) Fitness playlist (number of times I have used a song from that artist), my top 5 is:
1. Shakira
2. Axe Bahia
3. Pitbull
4. Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66
5. Wisin Y Yandel
with honourable mentions for Don Omar and Daddy Yankee as well.
Yes, Shakira wins this one
. But the other ones are also very close.
Shakira with “Rabiosa” and Don Omar with “Danza Kuduro” I love them both!!!
I have to say Brittney Spears..I just love her music..very funky and on point. Also, Janet Jackson..thank you very much
Shakira
Definitely and most frequently Pitbull
But also,
Niche
Shakira
Daddy Yankee
Love on top from Beyonce. Love it
I really like the song ‘Zoomer’ by Les Jumo. It always makes me feel full of energy!
1) Wisin Y Yandel
2) Los Locos
3) Mohambi
4) Shakira
5) Pitbull
6) Don Omar
well the list is ever changing but these are constant favourite artists!:-P
Daddy Yankee <3
While Mr. 305 is CERTAINLY at the top of my list as well as many other people’s lists..He really has one one rhythm and one kind of music that he performs. It’s GREAT…
but for a great VARIETY of music that will make you MOVE and to quote one of her songs “DANCE DANCE” I listen to Thalia! I love her music! Dance Dance, Arrasando, Equivocada, and her duets with GREAT artists that SHE finds inspiring like Ten Paciencia with Daddy Yankee… Thalia has such a great variety of musical styles and Rhythms that have been making people get up and dance for nearly 20 years. She is MY inspiration.
Everything and anything by the brilliant MARA! Such wonderful energy and attitude! Oh yeah…
I absolutely love reggaeton, I was first turned on to Clave Cubana from my Zumba CDs! Gotta get up & move!
Love Wisin y Yandel & Don Omar:)
Pitbull! His music never fails to get me up and moving. I go all out anytime his songs are played!!!
By looking at all of the other posts it’s awesome to see that so many of us are on the same Zumba page
Completely agree that no class is complete without a little Pitbull!!!
Hands down, my best one is Pitbull!!!
Followed by Don Omar, Shakira
Pitbull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is the one that I love to get up and move to!!!
Shakira is my musical motivator… I love why wait, rabiosa and eyes like yours
Pitbull’s “Pass at Me” does it every time. I dare anyone not to dance when this songs starts playing.
PITBULL!!The one and only..!!
Jennifer Lopez, right now “Papi” is always on my playlist, but “On the floor” was also on my playlist for a long time, and often comes back!
Pitbull….Is it! I see class routines and smiling faces in my head….and most of all it brings me back to the amazing feelings of Zumba Convention 2011!
Great comment Hionia!
My biggest music motivator is any type of dance music. It can be from any era, and any genre of music. As long as it has a dancing type beat, that will get me moving!
For 2011, I would have to say Pitbull! He has collaborated with so many artists intensifying there songs by 100%. All the artists were of different styles and he made their songs hits in the way that only Pitbull can do! Dale Pitbull!
I love Pitbull and LMFAO!!!!!! They are so awesome and they get me pumped:-))
Shakira! I love the fact that she can be hard core and sexy at the same time. Hearing her voice makes me move like I have Columbia in my own blood!
Angel Y Khriz! i love their beats and musical arrangements! i use so many of their songs and those routines are definitely class favorites!
I am a big fan of Salsa music, and I have to say Sonora Carruseles motivates me any time of the year! They have so many hits that you can’t go wrong with whichever one you play. Their talent is undeniable with their use of instruments and vocals. ¡¡QUE VIVA LA SALSA!!
LMFAO! I don’t know what it is about there music but it makes me want to get up and DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!!!
I have been a Zumba student for more than two years now and I never get bored with the music selection and moves of my Zumba instructors!
I love the combination of salsa, cumbia, samba and other Latin rhythms.
My favorite artists for Zumba are Shakira, Don Omar, and Pit-bull.
The artist that motivates me to get up and dance hands down has to be Shakira!! I can Zumba to any of her songs, her music has good beats even when im feeling lazy, I get motivation to get up and move!
Beyonce for when I want a little bounce, Pitbull when I need to feel sexy and Oro Solido when I just want to dance!
After two 1/2 years of Zumba my main inspiration is Shakira. I go “Loca” if I don’t get Zumba and after 2 months being away from it due to physical therapy I was so happy to get back. My favorite Shakira song to dance to is “Bamboo Hips Don’t Lie”! I love that version! I had a blast at the thanksgiving day Zumba we had. I stayed 1 hour and 45 min! I am still recovering but the more I Zumba the better I feel.
It’s a tie for me between Pitbull and Shakira – both of them really get the class and me going!
Ester Dean “Drop It Low Girl” oh, yeah.
definitely Shakira! not only is she from my Colombia, my country, but she has come a LONG way and her dedication shows in all of her good songs..my favorite so far is Waka Waka
I have to dance to more than one Pitbull song! He gets us all in the mood to shake it harder! In second would be Kumbia Kings! Looove them! Even though there’s a dozen more, those would be my top picks.
Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad!
Prince. Prince. Prince!!
Pit Bull
Hi,
my inspiration is probably Shakira. Her songs put a smile on my face and I connect my journey against cancer with her songs, since we danced Waka, Waka when I was going through chemo.
♥
My biggest musical motivator would have to be Pitbull. I love all the songs he comes out with they are always so much fun and make me want to dance. I also like how his songs are sometimes in English and Spanish I think that makes it even better. He has such a variety of songs but I still love all of them. I always use his songs for my Zumba warm-ups and cool-downs and all my students love them too.
Anything Zumba!!! I cannot sit still whenever I hear anything from Zumba fitness… It’s what keeps me going anytime of the day! Thanks Zumba for rockin my world everyday!!! It’s like a trip to Cuba everytime…
juanes. i love the way he sings and the fact that his music speaks from the heart
Daddy Yankee
Any Sean Paul or Shakira music will get me to moving, i luv reggaeton and belly dancing i have many more but as soon as i blast one their songs in my class we all know it’s time to start the party
Shakira and Pitbull! I hear their music and I can’t help but start moving.
Pause by Pitbull, I love that song. It gets me moving every time I hear it!
Black Eyed Peas……….Tonights gonna be a good night or Pump It!!!!!!!! lurve lurve lurve those tunes for getting me in the mood to dance…………
I agree with all the answers given for a pumping class, Pitbull, all the Zumba mixes, etc. but who my musical motivator is would be my husband Chris Phinney. He is a musician and Zumba instructor who motivates me to listen to the music in an entirely different way. He teaches me to really feel the music. And when he finds a great warm up song, he’s willing to share it.
Hey Zumba Family to get my day started I kick it off with Don Omar (YES!!)
Lady Gaga has to be my choice. From ‘Just Dance’ to ‘Judas’ her music is so exhilarating and never fails to motivate me to move and groove! For me its GAGA all the way!!!
What motivates me most is the song by Carlos Vives, Fruta Fresca!!Just love the beat to this.I use this song in my class.It really motivates everyone in the class!!
I would have to say PITBULL, is by far, the best artist I’ve come across thus far for really getting me moving. HUGE FAN!