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Zumba: Dance to Good Health

Zumba is the newest form of fitness. It involves little more than an open dance space, a good pair of athletic shoes, a licensed teacher, and enthusiasm. Based on Latin and international music, zumba is a dance fitness program created by Colombian dancer/choreographer Alberto Perez. Door County’s women and men are among the 10 million who are participating in the new fitness rage.

“I’ve never been big on group exercise,” said zumba instructor Angie McMahon, “but after I tried a zumba class last summer, I was totally into it. It makes me feel good to get out there and dance.”

Sally McEvoy was introduced to zumba while living in Racine. After settling into her new Door County home last year, she continued participating in zumba classes. “It was my five-year-old daughter who encouraged me to become a licensed teacher,” recalled McEvoy. “And I am so glad I did.”

McEvoy and McMahon classify their form of the dance exercise as “Zumba Fitness.” “We are both certified in Basics One, which is the most intense and varied of the zumba classes,” said McMahon. As members of the Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN), the women have access to new routines and music, which they regularly incorporate into their classes.

McEvoy leads class on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 am; McMahon leads classes on Mondays at 8:30 am, Thursdays and Fridays at 4:30 pm. All classes are one hour in length; individual classes are $5 or a series of 12 for $50.

For more information call 920.854.5097 or email [email protected]. For additional information visit facebook pages “Zumba of Door County with Angie McMahon” or “Zumba with Sally McEvoy.”