{"id":4381,"date":"2016-02-27T08:30:55","date_gmt":"2016-02-27T07:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=4381"},"modified":"2016-02-29T16:19:06","modified_gmt":"2016-02-29T15:19:06","slug":"zumba-dance-lessons-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/zumba-dance-lessons-in-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Zumba dance lessons in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Zumba\u00a0<\/strong>is a cardio dance workout based on a variety of Latin American dance styles and it has taken the <strong>fitness<\/strong> world by storm.\u00a0The programme was created in the mid-1990s by Colombian choreographer Alberto &#8220;Beto&#8221; Perez and has soared in popularity. According to their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumba.com\/en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">website<\/a>, Zumba now reaches over 15 million people in 180 countries around the world. There are even several varieties, including <strong>Zumba Kids<\/strong>, <strong>Aqua Zumba<\/strong> and <strong>Zumba Gold<\/strong>\u00a0for seniors.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/zumba-dance-lessons-in-madrid\/#what-to-expect\" title=\"What to expect\">What to expect<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/zumba-dance-lessons-in-madrid\/#what-are-the-benefits\" title=\"What are the benefits?\">What are the benefits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/zumba-dance-lessons-in-madrid\/#where-to-find-zumba-classes-in-madrid\" title=\"Where to find Zumba classes in Madrid\">Where to find Zumba classes in Madrid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-expect\"><\/span>What to expect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/6276839419_86b54820b5_b-e1456511155264.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4383\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4383 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/6276839419_86b54820b5_b-e1456511155264-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"6276839419_86b54820b5_b\" width=\"335\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/6276839419_86b54820b5_b-e1456511155264-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/6276839419_86b54820b5_b-e1456511155264.jpg 739w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Zumba<\/strong> is a fun and fast-paced <strong>workout\u00a0<\/strong>for anyone and everyone, including those with a serious lack of co-ordination. Don&#8217;t sweat if you&#8217;re not a natural dancer, people of all ages and abilities are welcome \u00a0and the moves are straightforward and repeated. The main focus of the class is on having fun and creating the atmosphere of a true Latin <strong>fiesta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-benefits\"><\/span>What are the benefits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Zumba<\/strong> is extremely effective at working up a sweat, burning up to 600 calories per class with\u00a0a variety of\u00a0moves based on\u00a0cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. However, the fun and relaxed atmosphere means it doesn&#8217;t feel like a <strong>workout<\/strong>, unlike\u00a0a 60-minute spinning class or treadmill session.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you like a good sweat, then you&#8217;ll love Zumba.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-to-find-zumba-classes-in-madrid\"><\/span>Where to find Zumba classes in Madrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are plenty of <strong>Zumba classes<\/strong> available all over Madrid. Whilst an extensive list can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumba.com\/en-US\/party?facility_search=false&amp;search=madrid+capital+-+metro+o%60donnell%2C+Madrid%2C+ES&amp;facility_name=&amp;distance=25&amp;zumba_class%5B%5D=42a91e9f-3b05-11e0-96b2-074d6b32b90c&amp;day_of_week%5B%5D=Sunday&amp;day_of_week%5B%5D=Monday&amp;day_of_week%5B%5D=Tuesday&amp;day_of_week%5B%5D=Wednesday&amp;day_of_week%5B%5D=Thursday&amp;day_of_week%5B%5D=Friday&amp;day_of_week%5B%5D=Saturday&amp;start-time=12%3A00am%2C12%3A00am&amp;lat=null&amp;lng=null&amp;formatted_address=null\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Zumba website<\/a>, here are a few examples of some gyms and studios where you can give the Latin American dance workout a try:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Centro el\u00a0Patio:\u00a0Calle Apodaca, 14. (Metro: Bilbao or Tribunal):\u00a0<\/strong>El Patio\u00a0is a private sports centre in the Tribunal area which offers a variety of<strong> dance<\/strong> and<strong> fitness<\/strong> classes for people of all levels from children to seniors. They hold <strong>Zumba<\/strong> classes twice a week in the evenings at 9pm for those who like to get in a workout before bed. A single class will cost \u20ac12 or alternatively you can buy a bundle of classes per month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/12950163334_96a701e38a_b-e1456511733477.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4384\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4384 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/12950163334_96a701e38a_b-e1456511733477-300x250.jpg\" alt=\"12950163334_96a701e38a_b\" width=\"332\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/12950163334_96a701e38a_b-e1456511733477-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/12950163334_96a701e38a_b-e1456511733477-768x639.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/12950163334_96a701e38a_b-e1456511733477-810x674.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/12950163334_96a701e38a_b-e1456511733477.jpg 821w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/a>Amor de Dios:\u00a0Calle Santa Isabel, 5. (Metro:<\/strong> <strong>Ant\u00f3n Mart\u00edn<\/strong><strong>):<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumba.com\/en-US\/class\/claudia-barriga\/5304c917-6110-4e00-a35f-1cf70abf66f7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Amor de <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumba.com\/en-US\/class\/claudia-barriga\/5304c917-6110-4e00-a35f-1cf70abf66f7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dios<\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b>is an authentic <strong>Flamenco\u00a0<\/strong>dance\u00a0studio\u00a0which is situated above a fish market. The school holds a number of Zumba classes throughout the week, including <strong>Zumba Kids<\/strong>, with a few different instructors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Circulo de Baile:\u00a0Plaza del Conde del Valle de Suchil, 3. (Metro: San Bernardo):\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/circulodebaile.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Circulo de Baile\u00a0<\/a>is a dance\u00a0academy with a huge variety of dance classes on offer. They have regular Zumba classes throughout the week, including <strong>Zumba Kids<\/strong>, <strong>Zumba Junior <\/strong>and\u00a0<strong>Zumba Gold.\u00a0<\/strong>A package of\u00a08 classes a month will set you back \u20ac58 euros.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will also find<strong> Zumba classes\u00a0<\/strong>in many of the larger gyms and sports centres. If you fancy having access to a wider range of facilities, joining a gym may be your best bet &#8211; many of them offer good prices and access to a variety of gyms across the city.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumba.com\/en-US\/class\/Use-Garcia-Corrales\/5043a9fe-a070-437e-87d8-45850a1e9e5a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Body Factory,\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumba.com\/en-US\/class\/mercedes-de-diego-recio\/529b384c-8518-46ad-a304-21890ab92ca2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Centro Wellness<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumba.com\/en-US\/class\/mercedes-de-diego-recio\/529b384c-8518-46ad-a304-21890ab92ca2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumba.com\/es-ES\/class\/maria-cecilia-alvarez-briones\/535fe2ac-ec24-4da7-845b-22e50ab4dc66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Altafit<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumba.com\/es-ES\/class\/maria-cecilia-alvarez-briones\/535fe2ac-ec24-4da7-845b-22e50ab4dc66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a>are all good options.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-center kksr-disabled\"\n    data-id=\"4381\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 125px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">1<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            vote        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zumba\u00a0is a cardio dance workout based on a variety of Latin American dance styles and it has taken the fitness world by storm.\u00a0The programme was created in the mid-1990s by Colombian choreographer Alberto &#8220;Beto&#8221; Perez and has soared in popularity. 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