Latin dance originates from Latin America, combining indigenous, Iberian, and West African elements. Native American roots include Aztecs, Guarani, Aymara, Incas, and Tehuelches. European settlers merged native culture with Catholic elements in 16th century. African slaves brought basic movements and rhythms to Latin dance
Three training formats available: Livestream, In-Person, and On-Demand. Basic 1 training takes about 9 hours in one day. On-Demand training includes 10 hours of premium content. Two-day training offered in India, Portugal, and Poland
BeFit offers '80s-style workouts with Jane Fonda. Zumba Class provides fast-paced dance routines. Leslie Sansone's Walking at Home has 3 million subscribers. Cirque du Soleil features 13-part fitness series with artists
Founded in 2001 by Alberto Perez in the United States. Named after Cuban rumba music genre. Classes typically last 45-60 minutes with Latin-inspired music. Classes start with warm-up, build intensity, and end with cool-down
Zumba is a popular international workout dance gaining worldwide popularity. Classes can be found at gyms, Ys, dance studios, or online. Only licensed instructors can teach Zumba through ZIN network. Classes can be accessed on YouTube, Xbox, and Wii
Body roll starts from head and goes down through chest and belly to hips. Place feet shoulder width apart with toes slightly to left. Imagine hoop hanging in front of face, roll head and shoulders through. Lean back with upper body, torso moves forward. Finish by sitting with butt popped out