Zumba is an aerobic fitness program created by Miami-based dancer and choreographer Beto Perez and two entrepreneurs, Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion. It originated in Colombia in the 1990s and as of 2009 is taught by some 20,000 instructors in 35 countries.
Classes use music based on salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, calypso, soca, samba, African, cha cha, hip hop and other music.Classes are offered for all ages and abilities, with traditional Zumba, Zumba Gold (for seniors or beginners), Zumbatonic (for kids), Aqua Zumba (in the pool), and Zumba Toning.
* The highlighted events in this list are dedicated to Zumba, others feature it as an additional style.