The Zumba society offers a fun, new take on dance, with two hour-long sessions a week wherein an instructor leads a high-paced, dance based routine with loud, Latin music providing excellent vibes and helping to boost both energy and mindset. There’s no pressure to get the moves spot on, just as long as you’re sweating by the end you’re doing something right!
There’s no pressure to get the moves spot on, just as long as you’re sweating by the end you’re doing something right!
It’s such a fun way to unwind from uni after a working day, with all the classes being conveniently located right on campus. The fact that the classes are guided helps immensely in motivating you to keep going unlike an independent gym session would, not to mention the tens of other Zumba-goers whose presence allows for a warm, community feel when you’re all dancing - sometimes, stumbling - together. It’s not like a traditional sport, you can show up on weeks that suit you and you’re simply doing it for yourself, no group work or competing necessary.
I’ve personally been flapping about in classes since September, and while I’m still working on my coordination, I’ve found that it’s benefitted my mental health immensely. As someone who gets anxious in the gym, it’s refreshing to just be able to get lost in a routine pre-selected for you. Not to mention the contagious energy, both from the instructor and your fellow dancers, that’ll leave you feeling giddy.