Zumba is a Colombian dance fitness program created by dancer and choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez during the 1990s.
Zumba involves dance and aerobic elements. Zumba's choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts, and some Bollywood and belly dance moves. Squats and lunges are also included. Zumba does not charge licensing fees to gyms or fitness centers.There are 12 million people taking weekly Zumba classes in over 110,000 locations across more than 126 countries.
Celebrity trend
Part of the Zumba programs' popularity can be explained by its adoption by celebrities all over the world. Jennifer Lopez and Kirstie Alley are known to take Zumba classes as part of their workout routines, while Jackie Chan has been caught on video while performing the exercises. Other celebrity fans of Zumba include Eva LaRue,Jennifer Love Hewitt, Natalie Portman, Emma Watson,Victoria Beckham,Halle Berry, Toni Braxton,Nicky Hilton and Wyclef Jean.
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