Ditch the workout and join the party!

Welcome to Zumba with Groove Academy. Zumba is a dance workout that uses Latin influenced and other world music. Doing this with Groove Academy means that you are working out with an industry expert in exercise and dance as Kate has an over 20year career in health clubs and is now the company director and principle instructor of Groove. Her 2 worlds brought together!

 Check the classes page to find out more

 

  Our Zumba Angel - Lynda.
Zumba Gold - Wednesday 8.15pm 
at Stafford Rangers, Astonfields Road, ST16 3BX

 

Groove Academy 5th Birthday Party
Zumba Birthday Party

Sunday 4th March
1-3pm
Stafford Rangers Social Club
Astonfields Road, ST16 3BX
£11.50 for your entry writsband
(Discount for Direct Debit members)

To celebrate our 5th birthday we will be inviting you on to the dancefloor for a couple of hours of wiggles and giggles.  when you purchase your entry wristband you can vote for your favourite tracks for us to dance to.  You don't even have to done zumba before as eventhough it will be a challenge it will be very attainable.

We will have a number of instructors to take you through the moves.  we will even intorduce some party songs and games including 'pass the parcel'.

 

Get your wristband now! 

 

 

Where has Zumba come from and how has it evolved?

Zumba is the brain child of Beto from Colombia as a result of his a mistake. Beto had turned up to teach an aerobics class but had forgotten his traditional aerobic tapes – he did have is favourite Latin music in his back which he used. This was his first Zumba class!

Big in Colombia Beto then moved to Miami and through determination and passion the Zumba program has now caught on and is an international phenomena. Launched in 2011 the UK is one of the latest countries to take on this Latin-inspired dance-fitness program.

There are now quite a few classes in the Staffordshire but how do you know that you are in a good Zumba class?

It should be a blast! The Zumba program is ‘exercise in disguise’. Participants have a blast and don’t even realize they are exercising.

It should be different! The music, steps, moves, class and energy are so different to a dance or aerobic class. You are part of the Zumba Fitness-Party

It should be easy! The program’s basic steps formula makes it easy for everyone whatever experience, fitness levels and background.

It should be effective! Zumba is a cardio-based workout with components of sculpting to tone the entire body and will help you achieve your desired fitness goals.

It should be safe! There is no wrong way only a safe way. The instructor should encourage you to express yourself in the class but should highlight the safety teaching points of the moves. Expect to see technique correction before and during the class. Bring a drink as you will need it!

Freqently asked questions!

What should I wear? This is a dance workout so comfy loose clothes are a good idea.  On your feet you want pumps that are secure to your feet and that don't have to much grip as you will be turning/twisting and we don't want your feet to be stuck to the floor whilst the rest of you is off.  Also make sure you have enough 'support' as we are gigging about.  Call and ask or bring more than 1 pair if you are unsure.

Are there any physical limitations that would stop me from being part of a Zumba class? No not many.  You know your body better than anyone else so will know what it will put up with but please come and talk to the instructor first so we can discuss if there are any specific moves that will not suit you and the adaptations you can make.  If you are pregnant this isn't the best workout for you.

Do you have to be fit to take part in a Zumba class? Fitness levels vary from person to person and will only get better the more classes you attend.  You can work as hard as you like during the sessions and we want you to feel you have had a laugh and a good workout, so it is up to you.  We will encourage you to work hard as we wiggle and giggle.

Class costs - if you are looking to regularly workout you may want to pay monthly by direct debit to make it more cost effecitve and to gain additional benefits with Groove Academy - ask about it at your visit class!

Do you fancy joining us on the dance floor? Click on CLASSES to find out more.