Show me how you Zumba! Zumba Fitness instructor Karen Scott takes a class of about 43 women and one man through a fast-paced and throbbing Latin-music based Zumba Fitness class at the Community Centre on Tuesday evening. Zumba classes will be offered again this autumn. Call the Community Centre at 250-837-9351 for more information or wait for the Fall 2009 Program Brochure, which will be published later this month. David F. Rooney photoZumba! It sounds a little weird. But this fitness program has been taking the world by storm. Zumba was born in Colombia in the 1990s when fitness trainer, "Beto" Perez forgot his usual aerobics music tapes and had to improvise using his favourite music — Colombian salsa and merengue. His improvisation proved to be a hit and thus was born the revolutionary fitness program – Zumba! David F. Rooney photoThe dance-like Zumba appeals to young and old. The class at the Community Centre has members who range in age from under ten to over 50. David F. Rooney photoIn the years since its inception thousands of Zumba instructors have been trained and classes launched around the world. David F. Rooney photoThe classes, like the music, are fun and get your whole body moving from your head and shoulders down to your toes. David F. Rooney photoClass members mimic instructor Karen Scott as she takes them through some moves. David F. Rooney photoZumba! It's an odd-sounding name but it definitely captures the imagination — and the body. David F. Rooney photo
