Beginner Classes
ZumbaFunFit holds beginner classes in the Fall (September) session and the Winter (January) session. These beginner classes are designed to allow you to get a gradual introduction to the moves and steps at an easy pace. The classes are also perfect as refresher courses for those that joined after the last beginner session.
Most of the Zumba steps and music are adapted from dancing steps and moves from cultures such as Latin-speaking, African, Indian as well as steps from some pop-music songs. They may not be familiar to you, but they are fun to learn and the exercise just happens along the way.
Do not worry if you feel uncoordinated. It takes some time for the mind to get accustomed to watching a demonstration then repeat it and finally to add the beat of the music to it! Gradually this becomes easier with repetition.
Since Zumba is fitness oriented the dance steps for the beginner classes start off gently aerobic and gradually pick up the pace over the four weeks.
At end of the four week session we invite you to participate in our regular schedule of classes at any of our locations.
In between these beginner sessions you can join anytime with our new participant special of three classes for $10.
Format
Each beginner session is four consecutive weeks in length with one class per week each lasting approximately 45 minutes. They are usually held just before a regular class.
There are two locations for the beginner sessions: Carleton Place and Almonte.
Louise will demonstrate a particular step then ask you to join in with the music. A song will comprise a sequence of these steps designed to flow with the music and exercises particular muscles.
Generally the class comprises a warmup, dance songs, then a cool down and stretch.
Pre-Registration
All beginner sessions are by pre-registration. This can be done by email using the contact form here. For those without email please call 613-253-1746. Please indicate preference of location: Carleton Place or Almonte.
In order for the session to go ahead there needs to be a minimum number of participants to cover hall rental costs etc.
Once the session is a go ahead late comers are welcome to register.
Registration
Registration takes place Wednesday January 4th , 2012 from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm or from 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the CP Arena Upper Hall. The insurance waiver is to be filled in and signed and payment must be made at registration.
Alternatively, you can register prior to the start of any class at any location.
See the price page for current cost.There are no refunds for missed beginner classes once the session starts.
You will receive an ID card with your name and a barcode identification. Please use this to "check-in" for each class. In this way we know how many are in each session and class.
Newbies
More information is in our "what to expect" page here and "what to wear" page here.
