Crawley Happy Times have been invited to the launch of the new Zumba dance class, so decided to take a look at what we were letting ourselves in for.

What is Zumba?

Zumba is a latin inspired dance fitness class.

The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life.

The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got a Zumba class.

In the past years, the Zumba program has become nothing short of a revolution, spreading like wildfire, and positioning itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness.

As of July 2009, the Zumba program is being taught at over 50,000 locations in 75 countries, has sold millions of DVDs, and has changed the lives of Zumba fanatics worldwide with an astonishing six million participants taking Zumba classes every week.

Participants pump there legs, windmill there arms, gyrate their hips, clap their hands,dip,slide and spin – all to a frenzied beat.

Who will be teaching us?

Joanne Cooper and Sarah Cubitt are old friends who share the passion for dance and fitness. Sarah teaches Body Pump, Body Jam with qualifications in lots of other areas (aerobics, aqua etc). Sarah works as a primary school teacher in Horley during the day. Sarah has a two children. Her daughter attends classes and wishes to gain her Zumba qualification like her mum. Joanne also works during the day and looks after two children but feels running the Zumba classes fits nicely around her lifestyle. Joanne and Sarah have never taught together but felt this would be a perfect opportunity to do so.

What should we wear?

Wear your trainers and bring plenty of water. You will need it to drink, but more importantly to throw over your feet when they are set on fire!

Where and when are the classes being held?

The launch is at Maidenbower Community Centre on Tuesday 2nd March 7.45pm ’till 8:30pm and is FREE to all who attend. The usual cost is £5.00 per session. The classes will run on a weekly basis.

Bring some friends and join the party!

Come for a fab cardio workout to infectious music!

Be apart of the biggest fitness craze!

You will find the enthusiasm contagious the moves simple and fun and become addicted to Zumba as we both are!

This is an adult class designed for EVERYONE! Participants of any fitness level, any background can start to Zumba straight away!

You can see more about this latest dance craze here.

You can also join their Facebook group here.