Zumba Fitness Class

Momentum Music & Dance Academy launches Zumba® fitness party — the Latin-dance inspired phenomenon that is sweeping the world into fitness!

Starting Thursday, September 3, 2009 – Momentum is infusing party fun into fitness by launching Zumba® classes!

Zumba eliminates the "work" from "working out" by combining amazing, irresistible Latin and international music with dynamic, yet simple exercise moves, using their unique intermittent training format.

While Zumba embraces all the fundamental principles of fitness, the extraordinary secret behind Zumba is how Zumba magically motivates the body to efficiently burn calories, effectively tone all muscle groups, incorporate full range of motion, and improve the cardiovascular system. Fun and music are the two special motivational ingredients. Utilizing the natural beat, tempo, and music transitions, the Zumba dances seamlessly flow from one toning, strengthening, or cardio move into the next. Participants are constantly engaged and entertained with the variety of rhythms including salsa, merengue, samba, belly dancing, cumbia, flamenco, reggaeton, and more! Zumba breaks away from the typical 32-count aerobic format and uses the passion of the music as it was meant to be experienced. Even those with two left feet are successful in a Zumba class because of the natural flow of the simple steps that radiate though the body in synch with the music.

Zumba is recognized by the world’s leading fitness educators, including AFAA, ACE, and CanFitPro. With sanctioned training programs in countries like China , Japan , Taiwan , Mexico , the United Kingdom , Canada , and Venezuela , Zumba is taking the world by storm, and now at Momentum Music & Dance Academy.

Everyone is invited, from teens to seniors, and both women and men. Everybody loves Zumba.

Ballroom & Latin Dance Program

Beginning Ballroom & Latin: Looking for more excitement in life? Tired of sitting this one out? In just five weeks you'll learn enough Foxtrot, Swing and Cha Cha to dance the night away.

Advanced Beginner Ballroom & Latin: If you’ve mastered the basics of Foxtrot, Swing and Cha Cha, it’s time to take the next step. The Advanced BeginnerLlevel concentrates on steps, styling and technique to present a more confident and polished look. As you continue to progress in skill, new dances such as Waltz, Rumba, Salsa and Tango may be added.

Weddings: Planning a dance reception? Bring the entire wedding party and do some private group lessons with your family and friends. Need help with that special first wedding dance? Our instructors are available to work with you privately. Bring your music and they'll choreograph something special just for you.

Family & Friends Groups: Want to take lessons with just your family and/or friends? With just 4 couples, we can start a group just for you! Our instructors will tailor the lessons specifically for you.

Private Lessons: A great solution to busy schedules and those who want a program tailored specifically for them.

Beginning Tap, Irish, Ballet

Beginning Tap: This class develops the elements of tap dance vocabulary, musicality and individual style; while encouraging tap dance as a contemporary dance form. Emphasis is placed on coordination, clarity, rhythm, timing and phrasing.

Beginning Ballet: This class includes barre exercises, center, stretching, adagio, and allegro work. Classes will focus on a both physical and intellectual understanding of how and why each movement should be executed. Strength, flexibility, grace, balance, poise and musicality will be developed along with an understanding of the principals of ballet technique. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, encouraging dancers to accomplish goals and have a positive self image.