Dance · Dossier № 22

Provenance· Cali, Colombia · 1990s

Zumba

Move. Sweat. Smile.

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At a glance

Session: 45–60 min per session
Levels: 3 stages
Age: 5 +
Format: 1-on-1 / Group

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Your Mentor

Guided by working practitioners.

Zumba Instructor

Nayana

12+ years teachingHip-hop & contemporaryReel & stage direction

A professional Zumba trainer specializing in high-energy fitness and dance-based workouts, with a strong focus on movement, rhythm, and endurance. His engaging sessions combine dynamic choreography with effective fitness techniques, helping students build stamina, coordination, confidence, and an active lifestyle.

When You Can Come

Weekly rhythm.

Monday
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Only active days shown. Slots confirmed at your free trial.

The Path

A clear, staged journey.

- Warm-up & cool down
- Salsa, merengue, reggaeton
- Posture, warm-up & daily body routines
- First choreographed piece

Inside a Class

A day in the studio.

Live studio footage

What you'll learn

Warm-up & cool down
Salsa, merengue, reggaeton
Cardio routines
Toning combos

Outcomes

Confidence performing Zumba live, on stage and on camera.
Strong fundamentals: posture, technique and body awareness.
A personal repertoire of pieces you can perform anywhere — from a friend's living room to a paid stage.
A pathway to grade exams, auditions, college portfolios and feel-good cardio when relevant.
Healthy practice habits: how to learn faster, plateau less, and stay injury-free.

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Zumba at GADD9.

FAQ

Things students ask.

Do I need to bring my own costume?

Not for your first trial — we'll provide what you need. Once you enrol, we'll recommend a starter kit for Zumba that suits your level and budget.

How long until I can perform a full Zumba piece?

Most beginners perform their first short choreography within 8–12 weeks of consistent practice.

Can I switch teachers if it isn't a fit?

Absolutely. The teacher-student match matters more than anything else — just tell us and we'll re-match, no awkwardness.

Is there a recital?

Yes — we host an annual GADD9 showcase plus quarterly in-house performances. Participation is encouraged but never forced.

What makes Zumba at GADD9 different?

Personalised pacing, a teacher matched to your goals, and a community of fellow students who genuinely cheer you on. We measure success in how often you actually practise.

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The Story

Where Zumba comes from — and where it lives now.

Sweat dressed as a party. Latin rhythms, full-body workout, all fitness levels — leave grinning, repeat tomorrow.

Zumba was invented almost by accident in 1990s Cali, Colombia, when the fitness instructor Alberto 'Beto' Pérez forgot his usual aerobics tape and improvised a class using the Latin music he had in his car. The mixture of merengue, salsa, cumbia and reggaeton with fitness routines was an immediate hit.

Origin TimelineCali, Colombia · 1990s

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