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J. Balvin ‘Mi Gente’ + Zumba® Choreography
A post shared by Zj ™ Daniela Nowinski (@zjdani) on Sep 6, 2017 at 9:41am PDT Where my party people at?! If you haven’t been jamming out to t…
We Love Your ‘Perro Fiel’ Dance Videos
Earlier this summer, we brought you ‘Perro Fiel’, a hot reggaeton dance track by Shakira and Nicky Jam. It looks like it’s been a Zumba® …
Um, Can We Talk About Wyclef’s Awesome Zumba Moves?
We love us some Wyclef Jean. The Haitian superstar has impressed us with his music for decades and has been a regular on the Zumba scene …
The Remix To This Classic ’80s Hit Is Here
If you were around in the late ‘70s/early ‘80s (or just have an affinity for that era’s music), then surely you remember ‘Roxanne’, the m…
Your Moves To This Dembow Track Are Hot, Hot, Hot
We recently gave you an insider look (and listen) to a fiery track called ‘Ponteme’ by Jen Morel. The rhythm? Dembow – a Caribbean style …
See The Best 2017 MTV VMA Performances Here
The MTV Video Music Awards just aired and it was quite a show! We never miss the VMA’s because it’s a chance to see our favorite musician…
This Version of ‘That’s What I Like’ Is Awesome
What happens when you take Bruno Mars’ mega-hit ‘That’s What I Like’ and put a reggaeton spin on it? An instant new #ZumbaHit. If you’re …
Have You Heard Taylor Swift’s New Song?
If you follow Taylor Swift on IG, you may have been wondering what those snake videos were all about this past week. We’re used to sweet …
New Music Coming To Your Favorite Zumba® Class
Do you remember that feeling back in the day when you would go to a music store, buy a new CD, unwrap it, and get hooked on the hits? We …
New Week, New Dembow Music
If you’re a ZIN™ Member, then you know that receiving monthly music volumes is like celebrating your birthday every few weeks. And …
Show Us Your Dance Moves to These Hot Tracks
We’ve got a question for ya, Zumba fam. Are you loving all the new music we’ve released to you recently? If you’ve missed out, let us cat…
Want New Max Pizzolante Music? We’ve Got It
There’s something everybody in the Zumba community has in common: we are fiercely loyal! When we find a musical artist that we love, you …
Get This Jencarlos Canela and Don Omar Song Before Anybody Else
Take a look at Jencarlos Canela and you’ll know he’s a heartthrob. Take a listen to his music and you’ll know he was put on this good ear…
Hot New Choreo Just For You To Shakira’s Hit ‘Perro Fiel’
Have you been listening to Shakira’s new album ‘El Dorado’? It hit #1 in 34 countries within hours of its release (aka …
Colombian Singer Fanny Lu Gives Zumba Fans Hot New Music
Fanny Lu is a household (er, class) name in the Zumba world. Many a student has swayed her (or his) hips to a Fanny Lu song in Zumba clas…
You HAVE To See ‘Cars 3’ – Here’s Why
We’ll go ahead and admit it: we love the ‘Cars’ movies! The Disney franchise never fails to delight or entertain us, and we have a feelin…
Minions Unite! Official Choreography for ‘Despicable Me 3’
Once upon a time – in the year 2010 to be exact – the movie ‘Despicable Me’ was released and the world was introduced to (and forever cha…
Max Pizzolante Brings You Exclusive New Music
If you love going to Zumba® classes, then you most likely also love listening to Max Pizzolante’s music. The American-Italian-Venezuelan …
These Viral ‘Despacito’ Videos Are Making Us Laugh
Turn on virtually any radio station in the world and you are bound to hear Luis Fonsi’s ‘Despacito’ blaring through the speakers. The mas…
Exclusive New Warm-Up Track Just For Zumba® Classes
A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) on Jun 15, 2017 at 1:04pm PDT You know what feeling beats cooling-down at the end of an amazing Zumba® cl…
Zumba, Don Omar, and Jencarlos Canela Making Music Together
A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) on Jun 16, 2017 at 9:35am PDT We love giving our fans a sneak peek of what goes down behind the scenes &#…
Your Exclusive Sneak Peek to New Shaggy Music
A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) on Jun 8, 2017 at 2:02pm PDT Isn’t it great to be a Zumba fan? Not only do you get to indulge your need t…
You’ve Got To Watch the Video Pitbull Just Shared
It’s absolutely no secret that we are huge Pitbull fans over here! And maybe it’s safe to say that Pitbull himself is a fan o…
Is Working Out at a Concert the New Thing for College Students?
What happens when you invite hundreds of college students to get together and dance to the beats of surprise celebrity DJs? One amazing p…
This Hit Zumba Song Was Just Performed on ‘The Voice’
‘Despacito’ is probably the biggest song in the world right now and #sorrynotsorry we are kind of taking credit for that! The…
Hear the New Song That Can Only be Found in Zumba® Class!
Get ready for new music! ZIN™ Members, Zumba fans, and all-around Daddy Yankee supporters – we’ve got a new, hot track for you to jam out…
Zumba® Class Livestreams That Will Take You Around the World
You’ve undoubtedly heard us say this before, but one of our favorite things about Zumba® classes is how they can take you on a musical jo…
Meet Rising French Hip-Hop Star Keblack
French hip-hop artist Keblack got his start (in true millennial fashion) on the internet, when he would record music videos of himself an…
Hot New Music Alert for STRONG by Zumba®
Electronic dance music is synonymous with energy, excitement, and a whole lot of buzz. A track can go from putting you in a trance to exp…
See Who Won Big at the Latin Billboard Awards
One of the biggest nights in Latin music just wrapped and we have lots of winners to congratulate! Something we absolutely love ab…
When Caribbean and Latin Rhythms Collide
Marcelo Cezan and Shaggy are two names you likely would not expect to hear in the same sentence. The Colombian actor and singer and the J…
Get Your Dance On For a Chance To Win Awesome Prizes
If you’re like us, dance is a part of your every day life, meaning you don’t need an excuse to get moving and shaking. But, who doesn’t l…
Marshmello ‘Alone’ + Zumba® Choreography
A post shared by Yuhaine López ॐ (@yuhainelpz) on Apr 20, 2017 at 7:36am PDT If you’re a fan of electronic dance music, then surely…
These People are Slaying STRONG by Zumba®
Have you taken a STRONG by Zumba® class yet? It’s an intense, music-led high-intensity interval training class that pushes you past the l…
Pick Up These Hot Zumba® Routines Straight From Instagram
Master the art of SMOOTH with Mauricio Camargo’s choreo to Where Are You Now? by Lady Leshurr ft. Wiley. Mauricio was born in Cali, Colom…
Get Ready to Dance to ZIN 68 Hot Track ‘Bailalo’
We know this is hard to believe, but your Zumba® class is about to get a lot hotter and a lot more fun! Superstar Zumba Instructors Heidy…
Watch the Official Video for ZIN 68 Hot Track ‘Forever Chugether’
What do you get when you put Zumba creator Beto Perez, Japanese popstar Aisha, and Latin star Max Pizzolante together? An addictive, hip-…
Dancing to ‘Despacito’ All Around the World
We recently gave our Zumba Instructor Network™ Members an exclusive salsa-remixed version of Luis Fonsi’s ‘Despacito’, featuring Victor M…
What Do You and Carlos Vives Have in Common?
What do you and and Colombian superstar Carlos Vives have in common? Zumba! We live and breathe the Zumba program, and Carlos Vives makes…
Women Around the World, We Thank You
Today is International Women’s Day. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the strong, dedicated, and relentless females around the world who s…
Get Daddy Yankee’s Newest Hot Track
You all know and love reggaeton mega-star Daddy Yankee. You’ve probably danced to his huge hit ‘Shaky Shaky’ in a Zumba® class. And, more…
Vacation Ideas for Music Lovers
If you love the music you hear in a Zumba® class, you’ll love visiting these cities around the world. Whether you’re into the…
HELLO….It’s Adele, Beyonce, Bruno Mars and More!
If you didn’t catch the 59th Annual Grammy Awards last night, then you need to read this recap, because it was definitely a night o…
Get Carlos Vives’ Brand New Song ‘Al Filo de tu Amor’
A video posted by Zumba (@zumba) on Feb 3, 2017 at 12:07pm PST Few artists can make our hearts swoon the way pop/vallenato star Carlos Vi…
In the Studio with Daddy Yankee and Scott Storch
What happens when Zumba creates a song and asks two masterminds to come together to produce it? A fabulous collaboration and an explosive…
Hot, Original Timbaland Track Just for STRONG by Zumba®
A video posted by STRONG By Zumba® (@strongbyzumba) on Jan 26, 2017 at 8:32am PST If you’ve taken a STRONG by Zumba® class, then you know…
Meet ‘La La Land’ Choreographer Mandy Moore
Meet Mandy Moore. No, not the singer and actress currently starring on ‘This Is Us’. We’re talking about Mandy Moore, the dancer and chor…
Why You Should Never Skip a Cool Down
You’re wrapping up an intense Zumba® class. You’ve sweat, shimmied, and rocked your way through reggaeton, hip-hop, salsa, and all your f…
How Music Can Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
We’ve all experienced the effect that music has on us during a workout. Running without your playlist is completely different than going …
Zumba Favorite Francesca Maria Has Big News
Our beloved Francesca Maria – an amazing Italian-born singer, dancer, and Zumba Instructor Network™ Member (you know her song, ‘Popee’) –…
You Have to See the ‘Chantaje’ Video Shakira Just Shared
Millions of people all across the world have added Shakira and Maluma’s explosive hit, ‘Chantaje‘ to their favorite pla…
Heads Up: New Zumba® Music Alert!
If you know anything about Zumba creator Beto Perez, you know he’s always got a fun trick up his sleeve. Whether in the studio with Daddy…
What You Don’t Know About Soca King Machel Montano
If you’ve ever taken a Zumba® class, you’ve rocked out to Trinidadian Soca superstar Machel Montano’s high-energy beats. You recognize hi…
Watch Fifth Harmony Perform ‘That’s My Girl’
Girl power, alert! We love Ally, Normani, Dinah, Camila, and Lauren – the ladies who make up the all female, powerhouse group Fifth…
Ever Wonder How Zumba Produces Music?
If you know anything about Zumba, you know that we are known for music. We team up with hot artists and dance to some of the best songs i…
Meet Travis Wall, Choreographer on SYTYCD
Dancer. Choreographer. TV personality. All around great guy. Travis Wall rose to fame as a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance in 20…
Exclusive New Choreography: Shakira + Maluma ‘Chantaje’
Zumba is known for introducing the world to the hottest artists, the best choreography, and the music that makes you want to dance nonsto…
Zumba + Daddy Yankee: New Music?
Zumba is always looking to work with the hottest artists to bring you the most bangin’ tracks for you to dance to over and over aga…
Have You Seen This Beyoncé Bride??
You know how Beyoncé is #goals for just about everybody on earth? One amazing bride recently took her goals to the next level by surprisi…
Sneak Peek: Exclusive New Music and Choreography
ZIN™ Members, listen up: we’ve got a special treat for you! You all know, love, dance, and sweat to one of our favorite Joey Montan…
Now Trending: World Rhythms to Dance To
Every Zumba® lover knows our four core rhythms well: salsa, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton. There are tons of other genres that get us m…
Obsessed With Obs3ssed
Here’s a little known fact that you might not know: Timbaland actually discovered Ludacris and brought him onto the scene. It’s clear tha…
Sia Debuts ‘The Greatest’
Sia is known for her profound, emotional, and instant-favorite hit songs like ‘Chandelier’, ‘Cheap Thrills‘, and …
Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and a Zumba® Routine too!
Weddings are always fun, but do you know what makes a wedding truly memorable? You guessed it – a spontaneous dance party (especially whe…
Katy Perry Helps Pulse Nightclub Survivor Heal
For mostly everybody on the planet, music is a source of guidance. Whether it’s an amped-up song that gets us through a Zumba® clas…
Dance With Your Kids This September (Choreography)
As you may know, September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in the United States. But you can get involved in this cause no matter wh…
Song Stuck in Your Head? We Know Why!
It can happen anywhere: while you’re on the way to work, trying to fall asleep, in class. Out of nowhere, a song starts playing on repeat…
#DanceWithShaggy: The Experience
Earlier this summer, we gave licensed Zumba® Instructors the opportunity to compete for a chance to dance on stage with reggae superstar …
Top 10 Group Dances of All Time
You know and love group participation dances. Who could resist? Here’s our list of the top 10 group dances of all time. The Bunny H…
Shaggy Behind the Scenes!
You know him as the smooth voice behind “Mr. Boombastic”, “It Wasn’t Me”, “Angel”, “I Need Your Love”, and “I Got You”. His reggae beats …
Awesome Dance Moments at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Why isn’t dancing an Olympic sport? Us Zumba® fanatics would take home the gold, for sure! Although it’s not an official competitive spor…
Timbaland Partners With Zumba® on New Program
By now, you’ve most likely heard of STRONG by Zumba™, the new high-intensity class that syncs movements to music. When it came to creatin…
Get to Know Angel Colon
As you may know, incredible human being and Pulse Nightclub survivor Angel Colon took the stage at #ZINCON 2016 to show off his dance mov…
Meet Aisha
Meet Aisha – a popstar from Japan who has a love for Zumba® classes! She recently collaborated with Zumba® creator Beto Perez for her lat…
Get to Know ‘Dance Moms’ Choreographer Gianna Martello
Long before the world got to know Abby Lee Miller on ‘Dance Moms’, Gianna Martello was just another one of her dedicated students. Now, t…
Watch JLo and Lin-Manuel Miranda Inspire the World
While the world is praying for peace across all nations, two superstars are doing what they can to make a difference. Jennifer Lopez (one…
The Science Behind Synced Music Motivation
Everybody knows the importance of an awesome playlist when it comes to working out. There’s nothing like running along to your favorite s…
Carlos Vives + Shakira Collaborate for First Time Ever!
Get a sneak peek at choreography for ‘La Bicicleta’
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Prince ‘Purple Rain’
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life. The world was shocked and saddened to hear of singer, s…
Do You Know These Zumba® Superstars?
You’ll fall in love with this husband and wife duo
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Confessions from a Zumba® Enthusiast
What is it about Zumba® that makes it so addictive? How do you get others to join you? We caught up with Zumba® enthusiast Diego Chauca t…
Who is the Woman Behind Justin Bieber’s Dance Moves?
Choreographer Parris Goebel talks to us about what makes her rock it out
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Getting to Know Choreographer Matt Steffanina
Matt Steffanina is a world renowned dancer and choreographer. We’ve been inspired by his moves, so ZLife writer Jennifer Lauren sat down …
Not Just an Act! Is ‘Chicago Fire’s’ Joe Cruz Really a Zumba Instructor?
[one_half][/one_half]Fans went wild when they saw Joe Cruz from NBC’s hit show “Chicago Fire” teach a Zumba class. Turns out, the hilario…
What it's Like to Work at Zumba
Thousands of miles from the Zumba home office in Hallandale, Florida, Allison Robins stepped off the plane in Alice Springs, after an exh…
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Smiling On The Outside, Trapped Inside
Alena Shifrin spent much of her life overweight…smiling on the outside, but trapped and sad on the inside. In 2011, she learned of her ex…
I Used To Drink Soda For Breakfast
“Growing up in the South with only one gym in the entire town and a family that drank soda for breakfast, it was very easy to be overweig…
This Fitfluencer is Now Teaching STRONG by Zumba® at 24 Hour Fitness
Ever wanted to take a STRONG by Zumba® class with fitness and Instagram star Brittne Babe? If you ask her more than 1 million followers, …
From Depressed and Overweight to Finding My Life’s Purpose
“In 2009, I suffered a really bad breakup and lost myself in depression. It was a really bad time for me. I was overweight, I was unhappy…
The Hottest Workout To Hit The Hamptons This Summer
Summertime in the Hamptons is synonymous with exclusivity and a good time. Celebrities, influencers, and socialites alike flock to the vi…
Mario Lopez Is Conquering This HIIT Workout
Who isn’t inspired by Mario Lopez? The TV personality’s love for health and fitness is no secret – his very toned body …
The REAL Way to Warm Up
Most of us know we’re supposed to warm up before exercising to get our bodies ready for activity and avoid injury. But, what should…
Check Out These Incredible Before and After Photos
If you’ve ever danced your booty through a Zumba® class, then you know one thing for sure: you sweat. A LOT. Which means you got a …
I Lost 100 Pounds AFTER My Wedding
“I’ve struggled with my weight for practically my entire life, but had managed to get to a healthy weight before my wedding in 2013. Well…
Hollywood’s Hottest Trainer Loves This Workout
Alicia Keys and Pink have some things in common: they are incredible, empowered musical artists; they are hard-working moms; and they are…
How Dancing Helped Me Get Through a Traumatic Car Accident
“When I first started taking Zumba classes, it was because I needed to commit to a healthy lifestyle and I needed to lose weight. I have …
Ice Cream Alternatives You Can Make At Home
Ice cream is a favorite dessert but can also be a calorie bomb that ruins your health and fitness goals. Fortunately, you can still enjoy…
5 Things You Might Not Know About This HIIT Workout
Have you heard the buzz about STRONG by Zumba®? Want to learn more? Here are five things you may not know about everyone’s new favorite h…
Do More Push-Ups Than You Thought You Could In This #SBZChallenge
If you’re a fan of STRONG by Zumba® classes, then you already know that the non-dance, high-intensity class is designed to push you past …
This Olympic Athlete Is Pushing Her Limits With STRONG by Zumba®
I describe myself as an ‘athlete with the biggest smile’, but that can be hard to maintain when you’ve had as many ups and downs as I’ve …
This Celebrity Couple Just Tried STRONG by Zumba®
You probably haven’t stopped seeing, hearing, or reading about STRONG by Zumba® in recent weeks and don’t expect that to change anytime s…
I Started My Full-Time Career In High School
Henry Cedeño was just a high school student when he discovered that being a Zumba® Instructor might make a great career choice. He had be…
How I Lost Weight After Years of Yo-Yo Dieting
“Hello, my name is Lena, and I am a Zumba-holic! I really don’t think there are words to describe the true impact that Zumba has made in …
This Fitness Celeb is Becoming a Total STRONG by Zumba® Pro
A post shared by Michelle Lewin (@michelle_lewin) on May 29, 2017 at 11:00am PDT New non-dance, high-intensity, music-led exercise class …
4 FAQs About Starting a Business as a Zumba® Instructor
Ever think about taking Zumba® to the next level? Whether you’re a seasoned instructor or a student with a dream, you can build a success…