Looking to find your groove and stay fit? Zumba’s upbeat, low-impact, Latin-inspired dance moves incorporate aerobic elements and a touch of salsa to spice things up.
Classes are Friday mornings from 9-10am at the youth centre/fitness studio till the end of summer with instructor Gemma Rose.
Rose is a certified Zumba instructor and has been teaching this fitness class for more than four years with Bowen Island Parks and Rec.
Choreographed routines to popular music is at the heart of this program but dance experience is not a prerequisite to take this class; it’s all about trying something new and just moving,
“This is absolutely a class for beginners but also a lot of fun for people who have dance experience. I have had people as young as 9 years old right up to 70 years old in class. Anybody can take the class!” explains Rose.
“I always tell people not to be nervous because nobody is watching you. Everyone is focused on the movement which also means everyone is watching the instructor. So there
is no pressure on you,
because all the pressure is
on me,” says Rose.
This is a drop-in class and tickets can be purchased at the Recreation office. For more information on Zumba and other great ways to stay fit, check out the bowencommunityrecreation.com.
