Hello!

I am a 35-year-old woman living in coastal Oregon.  I have been interested in Zumba for quite some time, and I starting taking classes twice a week at my local gym in August.  I wasn’t sure that I could do Zumba because I have some physical limitations.  Even though it is an intense workout, I’ve found it very doable. 

I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my fitness (and shape!) and am having a lot of fun with the classes. 

The one big challenge is the instructors at my gym do not review or teach the steps.  I have some background in Latin dance (especially standard Salsa, Rueda de Casino and Merengue) but I don’t know any of the other dances or steps.  I love Reggaetón music, but I didn’t know any of the steps for that either.  I have lived and worked in Latin America and I am a Latin music FANATIC. 

I finally bought the Zumba DVDs, and I am finding the layout and production a bit confusing.  So I’ve decided to create some learning tools to support what is offered on the Zumba CDs and in classes.  I want to explore the steps, learn more about the music and forms that I am not familiar with, and share my experiences.   Enjoy and please feel free to comment or add information.