Zumba handout 1 1 .docx - According to Zumba fitness ...

According to Zumba fitness, "Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that
incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, which create a dynamic,
exciting and effective fitness system"! (Zumba,p-1). The creator of Zumba is
Alberto"Beto"Perez. (Zumba,p-2). He states that the most important element of Zumba is the
music which makes up 70% of the class. The Zumba class should consists of 70% Latin and
international music and 30% is left up to the creativity of the instructor. (Zumba,p-30). There are
generally four Latin rhythms used in a Zumba class: Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia and Reggaeton.
These rhythms are distinguished by the accented beat and common-underlying instrument used
in song.
Merengue
Accented beat : Each beat has the same amount of accent-similar to marching
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