AMEY JOSHI
PANAJI (GOA): The Zumba India Tour will be held at Don Bosco Oratory Hall in Panaji on July 12, Wednesday, 6 pm onwards.
Zumba is a dance fitness programme created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto “Beto” Perez during the 1990s.
Goa is one of the eight states selected for the Zumba India Tour.
The session will be conducted by Maria Browning, Sucheta Pal and Joseph Dias.
Growing up in Colombia, Maria Browning is a former synchronised swimmer and has choreographed and performed in eleven Zumba fitness DVDs. She has also performed in various international fitness concerts alongside well-known singers such as Pitbull and Wyclef Jean.
Sucheta Pal is the global brand ambassador, business advisor, master trainer for Zumba, and a celebrity fitness trainer. She is also the ambassador for ‘Fit India’ campaign launched by Union Minister for Health and Family welfare.
Joseph Dias has been in the hospitality business for about 16 years, and is now following his passion for dance, through Zumba for the past 6 years. Joseph is also authorised to issue licenses for those aspiring to become a Zumba instructor.
Zumba uses music from the dance styles of cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, chachacha, reggaeton, soca, samba, hip hop music, axé music and tango.
