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The Countdown to #ZINCON is on!
It’s one of our favorite times of the year! #ZINCON is the annual gathering of Zumba® instructors from across the world. For four days, t…

ZIN™ Members: We Are Here To Support You
Being a licensed Zumba® Instructor means so much more than getting paid to exercise and change people’s lives. It means gaining a massive…

15 Lucky Dancers Just Had The Opportunity Of A Lifetime
Those born with a passion for dance are some of the most hard-working, driven people out there. They dare to dream big and don’t shy away…

Learn How To Floss Like Viral Sensation ‘Backpack Kid’
A post shared by Backpack Kid (@i_got_barzz) on Jul 27, 2017 at 4:23pm PDT You guys. Do you know ‘Backpack Kid‘ from Instagra…

Celebrate in Gold! ZINCON’s 10th Anniversary
In just a few short days, Zumba® instructors from around the globe will get together in Orlando, Florida for the Zumba Instructor Convent…

Tips to Save You Money at ZINCON
So, you want to attend ZINCON. No, scratch that. You HAVE to attend ZINCON. There’s no way you want to miss out on the biggest and hotte…
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A Dynamic Duo That’s All About Good Vibes
We’re keepin’ our community highlight series movin’ with ZIN™ Member Noelle Fraire and her partner/Zumba® fan Mariah Urbina! Not only do …

From Meeting as Teens to a Dance Floor Proposal
This month, we’re highlighting the incredible stories of instructors, students and fans in the Zumba® community, starting with Zumba® Jam…

YOUR MOVES MATTER – Zumba® & Global FoodBanking Network Partner to Deliver One Million Meals
With unemployment rising, school programs closed and access to food at an all-time low due to a growing global health crisis, more people…

Meet Margarita. Zumba® Is Her Side Hustle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuer8K8jsyc…

#TBT – Turn It Up With Zumba® Class Favorite ‘Bouje’
Music is a pretty amazing thing – in a matter of seconds, a certain lyric, note, or rhythm can instantly transport you to another p…

A Professor. A Podiatrist. A Zumba® Instructor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYVRci0ZZCk…

I Left My Violent Neighborhood And Made My Dreams Come True
Rony Gratereaut grew up in a rough neighborhood in Puerto Rico, where he saw things that no young person should be witness to. Despite hi…

How I Help Babies and Caregivers Form Lasting Bonds Through Dance
“Several years ago, I had just had my third child and was looking for a fun fitness class to help me lose weight. I discovered Zumba, wen…

Dance: It’s Not Just for Fun!
The surprising health benefits of busting a move
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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 Met The Love Of My Life In A Zumba® Class
“Most fairy tales are warm and fuzzy, but mine started off on (literally) a cold note. In January of 2016, I was driving towards a new li…

From Injury to Inspiration: Diego Chantir
Diego Chantir is a super-talented, rising star in the Zumba® community, who you might recognize from his jam sessions as a Zumba Jammer™ …

Friends Who Take A Zumba Class Together Stay Together
Anybody who’s ever taken a Zumba® class with a friend or made a plan to meet a friend at the gym knows that when it comes to working out …

A MESSAGE FROM OUR WARRIORS
When it comes to the fight against breast cancer, we’re definitely tougher when we’re in it together! Hear from some of the a…

What Happens to Your Brain When You Dance?
Meet Leoni Epiphaniou. The Boston resident has been a psychotherapist for over 20 years, helping hundreds of clients deal with stress, an…

Why You Need to Make Time for Self Care
While the term “self care” may lead some to roll their eyes, it’s one of the most important habits we can form. In its most basic definit…

Redefining Before and After for World Mental Health Day
We’ve all seen before and after photos – with tons of great weight loss stories featured in our very own Zumba® stories – but…

Doing Laundry Will Never Be The Same After This! The #CalienteChallenge.
We are bringing the #CalienteChallenge to life with famed singers Lali and Pabllo Vittar for their latest collaboration, hot track “…

Five Reasons to Save the Date for the 2019 Zumba® Cruise
Save the date and pack your bags – the 4th annual Zumba® cruise is coming your way March 24th-29th, 2019! You’ll set sail from Miam…

Dance to This New Hot Track with Jeimy and Mauricio
Who is ready to get their dance on? If you said, “I am!”, this one’s for you! This week, we’re rocking some serious moves to Champeta Col…

Dreaming Of Vacationing In France? We’ve Got Your Ticket
When you think of Southern France, what do you think of? Crisp ocean air, turquoise blue waters, strolls through quaint villages, and get…

Break it Free with Ecem and Jose Luis!
Wake up! It’s time to turn it up a notch! Zumba® Instructors José Luis Pizarro and Ecem Ozcan are going to make you work with this leave-…

Finding Her Purpose: Jeimy Bueno’s Story
Jeimy Bueno is an amazing dancer – you might have seen her on stage with Beto at The XI Fitness-Concert™ – and Zumba® Present…

We Bet You Can’t Guess Who This Zumba® Star Is On The First Try
That’s Right! That cute baby is Mauricio Camargo. If you don’t know him, you will soon – he is a talented dancer, dedi…

Dance to Ciara’s New Hot Track “Level Up”
Ciara is back, and her new single is everything you never knew you wanted and needed. “Level Up”, her first single since her 2015 track “…

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…

These #ShiggyChallenge Videos are Lit
Have you tried the #ShiggyChallenge yet? In case you missed it, Instagram comedian Shiggy first did this adorable little dance to Drake’s…

15 Surgeries Won’t Stop My Zumba Classes
“I was not prepared for the evening of July 10, 2002. It was raining and after a long day of work, one exit from my house, my car hydropl…

Need A Side Hustle? Make Extra Income as a Zumba® Instructor!
Whether it’s to get you through the holidays or to save up for a winter vacation, many people consider working a side job at this time of…

#TBT – Turn It Up With Brazilian Fusion Track ‘Caipirinha’
If you’ve been taking Zumba® classes for a long time, then you’re definitely familiar with this class favorite! We’ve been rocking it for…

Turn It Up With Armando + Heidy’s Dembow Track ‘Pa’l Piso’
A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) on Aug 18, 2016 at 12:20pm PDT Wake up! It’s about that time to turn it up a notch! Zumba® Supersta…

Wondering What To Eat? This New Book Will Tell You
Food can energize, heal, repair, and uplift us. Every bite you take creates a powerful opportunity to create health or promote disease. U…

From Soccer to STRONG by Zumba: Aurelio Figari
Most soccer stars spend their days practicing their free kicks and running laps around the field. When Aurelio Figari found himself at th…

J Balvin + Wisin + Yyandel – “Peligrosa” | Zumba® Choreography
Dance to the latest by this power trio, #Peligrosa with Zumba@ Instructor Mauricio Camargo. Tell your instructor to go on their #ZINPlayA…

New HOT Track: Gianluca Vacchi ft. Sebastián Yatra – Love
If you need a little bit of ‘Love’, the latest by Gianluca Vacchi ft Sebastian Yatra will make your day. Dance along by telli…

Turn It Up With Dance Track ‘Black Betty’s Worldwide’
We’re here to help you get movin’ and shakin’
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I’ve Raised More Than $125k For Charity By Teaching Zumba® Classes
Marisa Stani is energetic, exuberant, and full of heart. When she started dancing at just 22 months old, she was so consumed by passion t…

Celeb Sighting! Maroon 5’s ‘Girls Like You’
Have you checked out Maroon 5’s new song and video, Girls Like You, yet? We love this video for so many reasons – 26 of them to be …

Learn this HOT Reggaeton with Ana and Jessica
Get ready to Turn It Up in your next Zumba® class with this Reggaeton Fusion class favorite, ‘Hipnotizame by Marlon Alves’. Learn the cho…

#LatinTakeover: The Rise of Latin Music
With Luis Fonsi’s Despacito recently becoming the most watched music video of all time – hitting 5 billion views on YouTube –…

Learn this HOT Merengue with Armando & Heidy
Wake up! It’s about that time to turn it up a notch! Zumba® Superstars Armando and Heidy are going to make you work with this leave…

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 …

These Song Spoofs Have Us LOLing
One of the best things about Zumba® is that we like to have fun – and not take ourselves too seriously. These remakes of awesome so…

Learn this HOT Salsa with Kass & Steve
Wake up! It’s about that time to turn it up a notch! Zumba® Superstars Kass Martin and Steve Boedt are going to make you work with …

A Tribute to Zumba® Moms
Moms are the rocks of their families, but they can also rock the hottest dance moves. Zumba® moms are multi-tasking, hip-shaking powerhou…

How I Lost and Found My Health and Happiness
Hailing from the Bronx, NY, Tony Santiago had worked behind the scenes in television and as an on-air radio host for many years. Tony hit…

Channel your Confidence with Amy Schumer’s new flick “I Feel Pretty”
A post shared by roryscovel (@roryscovel) on Apr 2, 2018 at 8:29am PDT Last weekend, funny girl Amy Schumer’s new movie I Feel Pretty hit…

5 Great Ways to Exercise While on Vacation
With the holidays long gone and very few days off on the horizon, this is a great time of year for a vacation. Trading your usual routine…

From Over 300 Pounds To A New Me
“After about 10 years of consistently gaining weight, and ultimately reaching over 300lbs, I had enough. Throughout my late teens a…

The Surprising Fitness Benefits Of Meditating
No matter where you are in your fitness journey, one thing we can all agree on is that there is always room for improvement. After all, f…

Zumba® Community Sheds Light on Domestic Violence
Dancing is fun and a great workout, of course, but Cody Olafson recently took it to a new level of healing and empowerment. Cody, a Zumba…

New Music/Choreo Alert: Prince Royce is back!
Romantic CHECK. Poetic. CHECK. Talented. CHECK. The singer and song writer, also known as Prince Royce, started making music at a young a…

Dance your Stresses Away at These Music Festivals
Tis the season… for music festivals! This is the time of year your Instagram feed fills up with photos of your friends dancing outside al…

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 is Why You Need to Celebrate Earth Day
You don’t need us to tell you that we should all be living each and every day like its Earth Day. It can be difficult to reduce our carbo…

Locos Por Juana New Music + Choreo: “Te Quiero Ver”
A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) on Apr 16, 2018 at 9:08am PDT Are you ready for this delicious new musical concoction? Zumba teamed up wi…

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT LATIN POP GROUP CNCO
What happens when you combine 5 insanely talented latin studs with smooth and sultry voices? boy band group CNCO! New-ish to the scene, C…

New Cumbia-Moombahton Hot Track + Choreo Alert!
You don’t want to miss this infectious new beat! LA-based DJ Moy and Zumba king Beto have teamed up for an unforgettable Cumbia-Moo…

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 …

ZIN 74 has arrived: ‘Fresco’ New Music and Choreo!
While it may be a day (and month) notoriously known for pulling pranks on your friends and co-workers, we can assure you that this new mu…

Zumba® TurnUp: Learn Flamenco Choreography
Get ready to #TurnItUp in your next Zumba® class with this Zumba® original Flamenco song featuring Mauricio Camargo and Tania Ginard. Dan…

Top 5 Reasons to Book the Zumba® Cruise NOW
Non-stop dancing, amazing concerts, and everything a cruise ship has to offer from Broadway shows to gourmet restaurants. The third annua…

I Lost an Entire Person in Weight
“Just a few years ago, I was obese and dangerously unhealthy. I had a very poor diet and mostly sedentary lifestyle. A huge wakeup call c…

This A-List Actor Loves Latin Music!
Some of us know him for his blockbuster hits (Independence Day grossed $548 million!) and amazing sense of humor (Hello, Fresh Prince). O…

Let’s Talk About Cumbia
Now that you know more about Salsa, it’s time to learn about Cumbia! Where it’s from Cumbia’s origins date back to the days of Spanish co…

These Hits Just Turn 20 Years Old in 2018!
It may be hard to believe, but ringing in 2018 means that it’s been TWENTY years since some of our favorite songs hit the radio. Remember…

Let’s talk about Salsa!
With our new series, we’re bringing you everything you need to know about the rhythms you love to dance your heart out to in class. First…

The Right Way To Warm Up This Spring
Spring is officially here – ahhh, can you smell the fresh blooms in the air? Though we all live in different places with different …

This Month, We Celebrate Women Around The World
Describe yourself in one word. Passionate? Driven? Energetic? Quirky? Now, try this one on for size: Woman. While the word ‘woman…

When I Convinced Myself To Get Healthy, I Lost 100+ Pounds
“For as long as I can remember family, friends, classmates, and complete strangers have made disparaging comments about my weight. I beli…

BIG NEWS: Meghan Trainor Launches ‘No Excuses’ Zumba® Choreography
Guys, what do you do when your pop star dreams come true? Like, literally, when a Grammy-award winning, multi-platinum singer and songwri…

New Month, New Music To Dance To!
Wake up, wake up, it’s the first of the month! We consider the beginning of each month a fresh start and there are few things fresh…

Caution: Hot Moves Ahead! Dance To ‘Peligrosa’ Now
Do you like to live on the edge a little bit? Would some even say you laugh in the face of danger? If you’re thinking “yes an…

If Zumba® Were an Olympic Sport
Watching the Olympics every two years is a special experience – the inspiring athletes, international camaraderie, and exciting com…

Olympics-Inspired KPop Zumba® Routines
The world has all eyes on South Korea this month! Did you catch Team USA kicking off the Olympics dancing to Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’?…

It’s Reggaeton Time! Dance To Hot New Track ‘Duro Y Suave’
When you hit the dance floor to shake away your day, you don’t go lightly, do you? No. Chances are, you hit that floor hard and leave eve…

Turn It Up With Merengue Track ‘La Cosita’
You know how sometimes you’re having a really stressful day and you’re looking for a quick fix to turn it around? Our go-to q…

Win Tickets To See Jason Derulo LIVE!
By now, we’re pretty sure you can’t stop dancing to Jason Derulo’s newest hit, ‘Tip Toe’ (anybody else experience major FOMO when they sa…

Hot Track Alert! Dance To This New Urbano Hit
Do you believe in love at first listen? We totally do. In fact, we’ve fallen in love so many times that it’s hard to keep tra…

Dance To Steve Aoki’s First-Ever Spanish Language Track
Confession: while we think we are pretty good at dreaming up hot musical collaborations, there are some that we just never see coming! Ca…

All The Songs Justin Timberlake Performed At Halftime
If you watched the New England Patriots attempt to defend their title against the Philadelphia Eagles last night, then you were in for a …

The One Commercial We Can’t Stop Dancing To
It’s a good day for the NFL. The biggest game of the season just aired and it was a thrilling game, to say the least. Justin Timber…

Our Favorite Halftime Performances Of Year’s Past
The Big Game is happening this Sunday and football fans around the world can’t contain their excitement. Us on the other hand? We…

January Is Over; Do You Know Where Your Resolutions Are?
January is an interesting month. While people are really excited and motivated by new beginnings, it is also difficult to deal with the e…

Our Favorite Grammys 2018 Moments!
Music’s hottest artists took the stage last night in celebration of the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. The 2018 show was a special one, as it…

How Smash Hit ‘Despacito’ Was Created
It’s the song that shook up the music industry, broke records, and fueled one of the best cross-over collaborations ever. Of course…

Women, We Hear You!
All around the world, women are raising their voices and demanding to be heard. Whether they are fighting for equality, for better pay, f…

SPOTTED: Jason Derulo Teaching ‘Tip Toe’ To A Zumba® Class
Imagine this scenario: You’re in a Zumba® class, dancing to the beat, feeling the music, and having a blast when all of a sudden pe…

Jason Derulo’s ‘Tip Toe’ Is Spreading Like Wildfire
Jason Derulo’s hit song ‘Tip Toe’, featuring French Montana, is doing its thing on the charts! It is climbing to the top and quickly beco…

#BeatFOMO With These Dance Videos
New year, who dis? It’s 2018, the year to leave FOMO behind. You know, the fear of missing out. Good times are happening all around…

This Is The Best Workout To Relieve Anxiety
Anxiety sucks. Plain and simple. If you’ve ever had it, then you know it can feel like you’re legitimately dying. If you̵…

Why You Should Make Dance A Part Of Your 2018
If you’re wanting to hit the dance floor in 2018 but you’re full of hesitation, we’re here to help you out. Dancing is …

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 …

Bomba Estereo Just Gave Us A Hot New Track To Dance To
If you love Colombian band Bomba Estereo as much as we do, then consider this a very happy holiday treat! They just gave us hot new urban…

Burn Off Holiday Calories With This Dembow Track
The holiday season is in full swing and it is absolutely wonderful! However, a tiny part of us can’t stop thinking about the excess…

Advances in Nutritional Science Can Beat Breast Cancer
Evidence shows we can reduce cancer rates – breast cancer particularly – by 90 percent or more by people adopting a Nutritarian diet. V…

This Reggaeton Jam Will Leave You Hypnotized – Listen Now!
Do you remember when we showed you the journey of 15 Zumba® Instructors who were selected to dance in the 2017 Fitness-Concert™? If so, y…

Instagram Accounts To Follow Right Now
If you’re a Zumba lover (#thatsme), then you probably dream of dancing every day away. But since that’s not realistic for a lot of us, th…

From Bullying to Dancing
Natalie Burlison has battled more demons in just a few years than most people experience in a lifetime. For any normal teenager, navigati…

Click Here To Support Officer Delgado, First Responder From Pulse Nightclub Attack
All of us remember the horrific events that took place at Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub in June of 2016. The tragedy is engrained in our hear…

Bring On The Heat With This Hot Electronic Track
December is creeping by and most of us are deep into the holiday spirit. Although this can be the most wonderful, eventful, and fun time …

Pitbull’s Got A New Song For You and We’ve Got The Choreography!
For those who celebrate it, Christmas is still a few weeks away, but it feels like it came early for us! Why? Because Pitbull has dropped…

Turn It Up With Cumbia Track ‘Cumbia De La Gaita’
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the season when everything is about joy, giving, and celebrating the ones you love. That often…

This Zumba® Class Favorite Is Being Nominated For Major Awards
When people ask, “What was the song of 2017?” what do you think of? If you’ve listened to the radio even once this year, then surely you’…

An Awesome Dance Party Just Went Down In Japan – Watch!
What happens when 3,000 people gather in Japan to dance to hot music? One awesome party that we are having serious FOMO over!! That’…

My Hearing Impairment Doesn’t Stop Me From Dancing To The Music
“I am 85% deaf in both of my ears. I was born that way. As you can imagine, my childhood was a difficult time for me, whilst living with …

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…

10 Music Videos That Will Make You Want To Dance
Sometimes, when you’re having one of those days, the only thing that can make it better is dancing like crazy. One hour at a fierce Zumba…

These Legendary Hip-Hop and Reggaeton Artists Just Made Music Together
The feeling of hearing new music from one of your favorite artists is almost like celebrating your birthday over and over again. It’s the…

5 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Do Right Now
Some days, it’s tough to find a silver lining given what we hear and see in the news, or even what we experience personally. The Zumba co…

Should I Workout Alone Or With A Group? Science Tells You What To Do
We all learned a long time ago that regular exercise has amazing benefits for our health and quality of life. Aside from preventing chron…

Turn It Up With Moombahton Track ‘Uno Sabe Bien’
The 1st of the month is as good a time as any to try something new in your life, right? Does learning a new choreography count? In our wo…

Party Animals – This Choreography Is For You!
Party animals, unite!! We’ve got a choreography that’s going to get you on your feet and keep you dancing nonstop. When you c…

I Manage My Disability Through Dance
“I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at just 18 months of age. When I was 16, I was told by doctors that I’d be in a wheel…

Have You Joined The #MiaChallenge?
We are bringing the #MiaChallenge to life with famed singers Bad Bunny and Drake for their latest collaboration, hot track “MiaR…

These Studies Prove Why Dancing is Good For Us
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it many more times again: dancing is great for us in ways that go beyond torching a few calories. Asid…

Friends Don’t Let Friends Fight Alone
Meet Sandy, Jocelyn, Janet, Maribel, and Carla. These Zumba® Instructors and survivors are fierce warriors, who don’t let anything stand …

Get Your Halloween On, Zumba® Style
It’s that time of year again – goblins, pumpkins, witches, and skeletons are everywhere and it’s time for… Zumba®? Yep, instructors every…

This Is The Largest Zumba® Class That Has Ever Happened
It seems like all around the world, people love getting together for the sake of dance. Music and movement unite people in a way t…

15 Lucky Dancers Just Had The Opportunity Of A Lifetime
Those born with a passion for dance are some of the most hard-working, driven people out there. They dare to dream big and don’t shy away…

Get Your Dancing Shoes On – It’s Moombahton Time
Are you familiar with moombahton rhythms? Let us school ya right quick. This dance-worthy music style actually originated in 2009 when Am…

I Was Only 30 When I Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Growing up in the Middle East with its customs and traditions, Nour Jabri was never taught to make a career for herself. She married youn…

7 Things That Happen When You Help Others
Thinking about giving to your favorite cause, volunteering some time, or attending a Zumbathon® this month? Good news: there are tons of …

You’re Going To Love This Hot Latin Track
One of the things that so many people love about going to Zumba® classes is that you are pretty much guaranteed to get a little Latin fla…

This Is Where You Can Dance To Raise Funds For Breast Cancer
We’re well into October and everywhere we look, people are doing their part to raise awareness about breast cancer. After all, 1 in 8 wom…

I Am A 20 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
“When I was 35 years old, I was working a double in the NICU when something just didn’t feel right. I saw my doctors and they told me to …

Wisin & Yandel Are Back And Better Than Ever
No need to adjust your vision. You read that right. Everyone’s favorite reggaeton duo – Wisin & Yandel – are back together and making…

Check Out This Exclusive Merengue Tune Just For You
Get your maracas out – it’s time to shake things up! There’s no better way to start off the week than by dancing, right? And the cherry o…

How You Can Dance For Breast Cancer Awareness
It’s breast cancer awareness month and you want to do your part to help. You already know that about 1 in 8 women around the world will b…

Get To Know The Artist Behind Hot Song ‘Contento’
Estoy contento por dentro! Who else can’t get this awesome song out of their heads?? We’ve definitely been singing it all day long. Recen…

Exclusive New Music To Make You Feel Happy Today
Everyday, there are things happening in the world that make us sad and make it hard to focus on the good. Today, we want to look on the b…

Beyoncé Remixed ‘Mi Gente’ For A Good Cause
Many celebrities are doing their part in donating money for hurricane and natural disaster relief around the world. You can read about wh…

Apert Syndrome Does Not Get In The Way Of My Life
“I have a syndrome known as Apert. It is a genetic disorder that affects the way your skull grows, so it affects the head, fingers, toes,…

This Year, Let’s Fight Breast Cancer Together
The start of October signifies change: the beginning of a new season, cooler temperatures for many, and preparations for the end of yet a…

Dear Mom, This One Is For You
“One of the reasons why I love Zumba so much is because of the love you feel from the community. Not prejudiced or contingent love… just …

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® …

Zumba Nation, Our Hearts Are With You
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the recent natural disasters and tragedies worldwide. Zumba Instructor Network™ Members have co…

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…

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…

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 …

The One Thing That Made Me Feel Like Myself While Battling Cancer
“In 2011, I started at the University of Dublin as an adult, to further my education. There, I encountered Zumba classes as a way to get …

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 …

Zumba Boosts Your Creativity
Zumba continues to be the workout everyone is talking about. And just in case you thought there weren’t already enough reasons to engage …

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

Dancing Helps My Mom With Alzheimer’s
“My mom has been battling dementia and Alzheimer’s for five years now. I am her caretaker, and she has forgotten my name. In her eyes, I …

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 …

Everything You Missed At The Biggest Dance-Fitness Event Of The Year
If you were one of the 7,500 Zumba® Instructors who attended ZINCON 2017, you know that it was the experience of a lifetime. New friends,…

Learn How To Floss Like Viral Sensation ‘Backpack Kid’
A post shared by Backpack Kid (@i_got_barzz) on Jul 27, 2017 at 4:23pm PDT You guys. Do you know ‘Backpack Kid‘ from Instagra…

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…

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…

NPR Talks to Zumba About How it All Began
Ever wonder how exactly the Zumba® program came to life? Or are you generally curious about what it takes to become a successful entrepre…

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…

Why You Should Save The Date For The 2018 Zumba® Cruise!
By now you’ve probably decided you just HAVE to be on the Zumba® Cruise next year. You can start by saving the date: April 8 –…

Zumba® Classes Kept Me Happy Throughout Cancer Treatment
“I was diagnosed with cancer in August of last year, the very same month that I started taking weekly Zumba classes. Even though I was ve…

Did Beyoncé and Jay-Z Name One Of Their Twins Zumba?
As the world (im)patiently awaits confirmation of The Carter Twins’ names, some people are having fun playing the speculation game.…

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…

Turn It Up With Moombahton Track ‘Pachanga’
Anyone who is a true music lover gets a kick out of discovering new rhythms and perhaps Moombahton is one you are not familiar with. Let …

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…

Zumba and Don Omar Joining Forces For MLB All-Star Week in Miami
Ah, baseball. The Great American Pastime. A way for friends and families to come together all in the name of fun. Using that same descrip…

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 …

The Beautiful Thing That Happened When I Lost All Of My Hair
“For women, hair is a big part of owning your look and expressing yourself. My whole life, I’d been known for my hair. Big, thick, golden…

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 Helped Me Overcome An Eating Disorder
“While Zumba classes are surely the primary weight-loss transformation tool, my story is a little bit different. I have been a very activ…

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 …

Watch This Zumba® Instructor Receive a Gift That Changes Everything
Meet Tekeema Parson. She lives in one of the most obese counties in North Carolina and is making it her mission to change that statistic.…

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…

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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…

Why Did 2,000+ People Dance Together In Italy?
Every year, thousands of fitness enthusiasts descend upon Rimini, Italy for four days of exciting and innovative health and wellness demo…

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…

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…

Get Your Swish On With Katy Perry
You already know and follow Katy Perry. But do you know ‘the backpack kid‘? 15-year old Russell Horning is killing it on soci…

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…

If You Have a Chronic Illness, You Are Not Alone
“May is Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month and in honor, I am sharing my story. As terrifying as it is to open up about an incurable, invisibl…

Moms Rock, Period
Ever find yourself talking to someone about Zumba® classes and they say, “Oh yeah, my mom loves that workout!”? We can’t get enough of pe…

What Motivated Me to Leave a Toxic Relationship
“I was in a relationship for 9 years. While we were mostly happy together, there were a lot of things that were emotionally and mentally …

Top 5 Memories from the Zumba® Cruise
By now, you’ve unpacked your suitcase and posted your pics, and you’re probably missing the cruise like crazy! Or, maybe a se…

The Best Mother’s Day Memes You Have to Share
Moms should be celebrated and showered with love every single day of our lives, not just on Mother’s Day. These memes make it easy and fu…

How Online Dating Changed the Course of my Life
“I was a big little girl. I remember being in kindergarten and being in the 90th percentile for children my age. I also remember not bein…

Planking Mistakes You Never Knew You Were Making
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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…

Turn It Up With Merengue-Hip Hop Track ‘Firehouse’
Raise your hand if you love Merengue. Raise your other hand if you love Hip Hop. Now, keep your hands up and learn the choreography to ho…

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…

The High Intensity Workout These Fans Can’t Stop Posting About
Stop counting the reps. Start training to the beat. STRONG by Zumba® is the class you’ve got to try. In a one-hour class, you’ll b…

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…

How to Take the Best Post-Workout Selfie
You just spent the last hour shaking, twirling, dropping low, and dancing your way through an amazing Zumba® class. You’re dripping sweat…

How These Ladies Lost Weight and Kept It Off
We love seeing your #ZumbaTransformations on social media! These ladies caught our eye and are totally inspiring. Check out their stories…

116 Pounds Lost, A New Me Gained
“In 2015, I made a decision to turn my life around. I was tired of being overweight, so I made a commitment to get healthier. By making c…

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…

The Ultimate Checklist for the Zumba® Cruise
We’re getting ready to set sail on April 23rd for the second-ever Zumba® cruise. If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s …

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…

Zumba® Myths You Need to Know
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How a Deal With my Mom Changed My Life
“My story starts with a bribe from my mom. In June of 2013, we took a road trip to Boston with my aunt and cousins. We spent a day in Sal…

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-…

How to Build Confidence Through Dance
You come for the exercise. The friendships. The party. But, have you ever stopped to think about how confident you feel after class? Rese…

You NEED This Book In Your Life
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Finding My Light at the End of the Tunnel
“Back in 2011, I fell into a huge depression. After losing a friend to a heart attack at age 39, getting married followed by a divo…

Daddy Yankee Can’t Stop Sharing Your ‘Hula Hoop’ Videos
Did you know that Daddy Yankee’s ‘Hula Hoop’ is the reggaeton star’s 50th hit on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart? Yes, we said 50!! T…

See Spanish Celebrity Malena Costa Dance
Malena Costa is a well-known model whose roots are heavily grounded to her home country of Spain. The stylish star has been seen in many …

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…

The Science Behind Why Zumba® Works
We always have a great time at our favorite fitness party, and we know we feel like we’ve gotten a great workout. But, did you know that …

My Fitness Instructor is Truly Amazing
“To know him is to love him. Some consider him a living saint. He is a natural leader. He is a professional dancer. An amazing teacher. A…

These Tweets Are All of us After Zumba® Class
There’s nothing like taking an amazing Zumba® class, finishing the cool down, and sharing a look with your bestie that can only mea…

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…

8 Tweets About Dancing That Make Us LOL
The internet is a funny place. There is no shortage of weird things you can find: cat videos; pizza roll recipes you would never, ever dr…

I Was a Late Bloomer in Life
“I used to be that girl who refused to step foot in a gym because I didn’t think I had the time to do all that was needed in order to be …

Check Out the Remix to Zumba® Class Favorite ‘Despacito’
Puerto-Rican artist Luis Fonsi’s hit ‘Despacito’ is one of our favorite songs to dance to at every Zumba® class. The rh…

See Harry Connick, Jr. Rocking Some Dance Moves
A post shared by Zumba (@zumba) on Feb 28, 2017 at 1:18pm PST Harry Connick, Jr. is a man of many talents: actor, singer, pianist, talk s…

Why Your Zumba® Friends are the Best(ies)
Going to a Zumba® class can lead to more than just discovering your new favorite workout. It can be the place where you form some pretty …

The Surprising Way I Teach Early Childhood Education
“Growing up, music and movement were a part of my life in so many ways; from being a flutist in concert and marching bands to dance compe…

These Tips Will Help You Maximize Your Workouts
Are you having a #STRONGer2017? If you’ve been participating in this Elite Daily challenge, chances are you’ve been sweating it out to ST…

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…

If You’ve Ever Had a Migraine, You Should Read This
According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is the 3rd most prevalent illness in the world, affecting 1 billion people. That’…

I Don’t Need to Hear the Music to Feel it in my Heart
“I’d like to tell you about my student, Mikey Krajnak. At least that is his legal, written English name. His deaf name is DEAF READ BEAR.…

Here’s How You Can Win a Free Cruise
A photo posted by Lindsey Taylor Zumba (@zumbalinztaylor) on Nov 10, 2016 at 6:28am PST The second annual Zumba® Cruise is coming up in A…

How Has Zumba Changed Your Life?
Every now and then life introduces you to someone or something that changes everything. It’s like you can’t even imagine life before this…

I Transformed My Body and I Love It
“At a very young age, I started dancing and fell in love with rhythms like jazz, hip hop, salsa, and belly dance. In high school, I worke…

I Lost Myself When I Lost My Mom
“I went through a lot at the age of 26 when I lost my mom. She lost her battle against cancer and it was a very depressing phase of my li…

This Woman’s Weight Loss Journey is Incredible
“Back in 2015, when I weighed in at 233 pounds, I found the idea of going to the gym very intimidating. From past experiences, I knew tha…

A Healthy Addiction
“I had been obese all my life, but about 15 years ago at 435 pounds I had a moment. While looking at my mother after open-heart surgery, …

Why I Decided to Teach Zumba® Classes Full-Time
Maggie Engels is from Nicholville, New York (population: 400). After trying her hand at various jobs, she landed a position at NuMed, Inc…

These Dancers are Seriously Rocking Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape Of You’
If you’ve been online today, chances are you’ve already seen (and were awed by) this viral video of dancers moving to Ed Shee…

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WOW. Amazing.@ladygaga‘s #PepsiHalftime Show! 👏#SB51 https://t.co/z9vCKRBKkC — NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2017 The Big Game was yesterd…

Zumba Helped me Escape my Abusive Marriage
“Telling a story is tough. Telling your story when you have lived through it can be tough on a level that some will never understand. But…

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…

This 94 Year Old Works Out 10 Times a Week
Feeling lazy and in need of some motivation?? Check out Edna Shepherd, a 94 year old great-grandmother from Australia who goes to the gym…

How This Program is Changing Childhood Education
Have you taken a Zumba® class and wished for something similar that you could do with your baby? If so, you’ve got to try Zumbini –…

The Wake-Up Call That Led Me Down a Healthier Road
“I am a 53-year old born-and-bred Jersey Boy with two beautiful teen-aged daughters. For most of my life, I have watched my family, parti…

Get Up, Stand Up, Don’t Apologize
All around the world, we’re seeing a movement where people are not backing down from what they believe in and are standing up for their r…

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…

How to Create a Zmoji Video
Want to get in on the Zmoji Zumba fun but not sure how to do so? Fret no more! Check out our step-by-step instructions below and you’ll b…

Why I Dance for my Best Friend
“Six years ago, I lost my best friend Jelena. We were two bodies with one soul. For the two of us, dancing was like the air we breathed. …

Emojis + Zumba®: Non-Stop Fun
Take a look at your most recent text messages and Instagram posts. We’re willing to bet you have one, two, or even ten emojis sprin…

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…

Turn It Up With Hip-Hop Track ‘Big Bang Bounce’
You may recognize this track if you attended ZINCON 2016, where crowd favorite Balang showed off his fierce dance moves to ‘Big Ban…

This Woman is 79 and Just Became a Zumba® Instructor
You know what they say: age is just a number. Meet Monika Aasa, a 79 year old woman in Sweden who just received her license to teach Zumb…

Guess Which Workout Burns the Most Calories
If you’re like most people at the beginning of any year, you have a go-to workout plan that you try to follow week after week. And …

Now Trending: #DanceTech
With the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) recently wrapping, everyone is talking about new technology trends. Dancers love to be on…

Sorry, Not Sorry: #ThingsIWontApologizeFor
If you’re an avid Twitter use, you’ve likely been following the trending topic #ThingsIWontApologizeFor. What it is: a movement based on …

100 Lbs Later: How I Dance Away Life’s Challenges
“I was brought up in an abusive home because of my father. When I was 9, he went to prison and I had to begin telling people my sto…

Still Need a New Year’s Resolution? Read For Ideas
We are a few days into 2017 and it seems that everywhere we look, people are talking about their New Year’s resolutions. Either they are …

See Who Won the Zumba #TreatYourselfChallenge
As 2016 came to a close, we encouraged you all to join the Zumba #TreatYourselfChallenge – a month-long initiative aimed at reminding you…

The Only New Year’s Challenge You Need
If you’re anything like us, you spend a portion of your week reading through Elite Daily, the online powerhouse that we are slightly obse…

2017’s Big Fitness Trends
Anyone tired of hearing ‘new year, new you’, yet? The phrase is one of the most popular ones heard each January, when the world resolves …

I Had to Re-Learn How to Read, Write, and Talk at Age 50
**Translated to English below “Quiero compartir con ustedes algo que me sucedió el 17 de agosto del 2015: sobreviví un derrame cere…

The One Thing Everyone Needs This Holiday Season
Getting enough sleep isn’t a nice-to-have – it’s critical to your health! According to the U.S. Department of Health an…

Featured in People Magazine, This Woman’s Weight Loss Journey is Incredible
“Back in 2015, when I weighed in at 233 pounds, I found the idea of going to the gym very intimidating. From past experiences, I knew tha…

Not Sure How to Treat Yourself? Watch For Tips!
Have you joined the Zumba #TreatYourselfChallenge yet? Not only can you win some great prizes (hello, Zumba® Cruise for two!) but it’s a …

Watch Novak Djokovic Shake it in a Zumba® Class
What’s better than watching Novak Djokovic win a match on the tennis courts? Watching him let loose and shake his hips in a Zumba® …

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’) –…

The Surprising Benefit of Going to Holiday Parties
You probably have a few parties on your calendar this holiday season, but did you know attending a party can give your mood a huge boost…

Mantras You Can Use for Every Day Inspiration
We all know that it’s important to appreciate life, cherish our happiest moments, and avoid taking each day for granted. But, in reality,…

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…

How Zumba Is Making a Difference in Madagascar
Get to know Zum’Mada – an organization of 11 Zumba Instructors who teach at the one and only fully Zumba-dedicated studio in Madagascar, …

These 4 Tips Will Help You Balance Work and Life
Figuring out how to keep boundaries between work and home life is no easy task. But lacking work/life balance can cause serious damage; a…

I Had To Change My Life… So I Did!
When trying to make a change in your life, it’s important to know that getting there is the first step. Just ask Melissa Burton of Lebano…

Treat Yourself and De-Stress With These Mood Boosters
Although the holidays are meant to be a time of joy and love, the stress of planning family gatherings, shopping, cooking, and other chor…

The Best #MannequinChallenge Video is From Japan
A video posted by Zumba (@zumba) on Nov 27, 2016 at 12:04pm PST Search #mannequinchallenge on Instagram and you’ll find over 1.5 million …

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…

Guess What Fitness Activity Students Want in School?
For as long as we can remember, team sports have been a part of any school’s curriculum. Think softball, dodgeball, relay races, and more…

I’ve Lost 160 Pounds So Far
“I am Tasha and I am 29 years old. I’ve always struggled with my weight and with Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Polycystic Ova…

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…

Why I Decided to Teach Zumba® Classes Full-Time
Maggie Engels is from Nicholville, New York (population: 400). After trying her hand at various jobs, she landed a position at NuM…

How to Put an End to the Inactivity Pandemic
You are part of the solution to the inactivity pandemic – one of the most perplexing problems of the modern day. Ever since our for…

Have You Seen These ‘Chantaje’ Dance Moves?
Colombian superstars Shakira and Maluma recently released their first ever collaboration, a sultry reggaeton song titled ‘Chantaje’. We g…

See Our Favorite #MannequinChallenge Videos
Unless you’ve been hiding from the internet for the past few weeks, then you’ve been seeing #MannequinChallenge videos popping up everywh…

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…

I Lost Myself When I Lost My Mom
“I went through a lot at the age of 26 when I lost my mom. She lost her battle against cancer and it was a very depressing phase of my li…

The Perks of Being a Zumba® Instructor
Have you ever looked at your favorite Zumba® instructor and thought, “I want to do that!”? Have you ever considered inspiring others with…

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…

Watch Zumba Instructors in India Take the Stage With Shaggy
Isn’t it so heartwarming when we get to see Zumba® Instructors perform with some of our favorite artists? It shows us that music and danc…

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…

If I Can Do It, Anyone Can Do It
April Sharp is a mother of three who recently faced a serious health issue that caused her to put on extra weight. While she knew that ex…

Creepy, Kooky, a Little Spooky: Our Halloween Dance
What’s better than going to a Zumba® class? Going to a Halloween-themed Zumba class and dancing alongside your favorite TV, movie, …

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…

I Survived Brain Cancer and Lived to Dance
“When I was three, I was diagnosed with Astrocytoma, a type of brain cancer. I went through treatment and surgery, with very little damag…

Now Playing: Top Songs In Your Zumba® Class
Ever notice how some songs become way more popular in your Zumba classes than others? They are the songs that you can’t get out of your h…

The PHIT Movement: An Election Year Cause for Everybody
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a physically active person. You take classes like Zumba, or you’re a member of a health club, or …

I Transformed My Body and I Love It
“At a very young age, I started dancing and fell in love with rhythms like jazz, hip hop, salsa, and belly dance. In high school, I worke…

4 Million People Are Dancing to These Videos – Are You?
Sometimes we all need a little Zumba® class fix to get us through the day – a little pick-me-up that energizes us, makes us smile, and he…

Have You Experienced Perfect Sync?
If you’ve tried STRONG By Zumba™, then you know how amazing it is to take a class where your movements are perfectly synced to the …

Do You Love These Viral Dance Videos As Much As We Do?
Breaking out into a spontaneous dance routine may be a part of our daily lives, but we love to see when you guys are following suit (beca…

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…

Want Amazing Skin? Follow These Tips
We all need to be comfortable in our own skin but have you ever seen someone whose skin seems to glow? It would be easy to be comfortable…

Turn It Up With Beto Perez’s Cumbia-Reggaeton Track ‘Shut Up and Dance’
It’s time for your new favorite choreography. And special treat: this song is by Zumba® creator Beto Perez himself! ‘Shut Up …

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…

Can Flaxseed Prevent Breast Cancer?
You may be familiar with flaxseeds – the pods that come from the flax plant, which is grown and used for a variety of things like produci…

I’m 48 But I Feel 25!
“For 21 years, I have run a group daycare out of my home. In June of 2014, a family gave me a photo of myself with their children to than…

I Couldn’t Stop Gaining Weight
“I’ve always been an active girl. In high school, I ran track, played volleyball, was a cheerleader, and loved rollerblading, skating, an…

You’ve Helped Raise $1.9 Million for Breast Cancer
October 1st marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to reflect and take action to honor friends and family who have bee…

Study Confirms Dance Fitness Improves Quality of Life
In a recent, systematic review by two Italian universities, the health benefits of Zumba workouts were scientifically confirmed. The Spor…