1 Jan, 2018 → by ClaimboUser147132
worst zumba class ever

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I've taken Zumba class from several instructors, and was excited to find one at the California Family Fitness Center on Sunrise Blvd at 5:30pm (most Zumba classes are in the morning, almost an impossibility for those of us that work during "normal business hours"). This Wednesday night class was led by Michele, and was well-attended. Right away a couple of red flags happened--she didn't introduce herself to the class (I found it on the fitness class whiteboard), and didn't ask if anyone was new to her class. The music began, and the first 15 minutes was to non-Latin music, and was strictly regular aerobic moves. I figured it was just a warm-up, and just let it slide. Then, Michele moved into the dance moves. Without first going into any of the dance steps, she quickly moved through a variety of songs, and repeated the sequences for only part of each song, which was really confusing. You would just be getting the hang of one sequence, and she'd begin a new one. Only a few of the songs were Latin, and she did just a few step of Samba, and a brief Meringue. A lot of the dance-steps were foxtrot, Charleston, and other styles--all fine--but not what I was expecting from a Zumba class. The tempo was extremely fast, and made it even harder to pick up the dance steps. I consider myself a decent dancer and fairly fast learner, and I was completely lost and frustrated. I spoke with several of the women in my corner of the aerobic room, and there were 3 newbies right around me. We were all having the same disappointing experience. Looking around the room, I only saw a small handful of women who seemed to be enjoying themselves (they were the ones who were "getting" the steps, and therefore having a good work-out. I finally got frustrated and when she went to change the music (halfway through the 1-hour class), I asked if she could show a few steps. She gave an annoying nod of her head, implying what an apparent hassle that was for her. She did a quick walk-through of around 8 new steps that we hadn't done in the first half of the class! After trying those for another 5 minutes (to more non-Latin music), I finally realized I would have a better work-out on the Elliptical trainer, and left the class. I have never given up on a class, and really don't think I was just "not getting it". If California Family Fitness wants to offer Zumba, they should ensure their instructors are trained to know the Latin dance steps, and perhaps be a little more realistic and courteous in their approach to attendees. A big boo-hiss to the instructor, who definitely needs to brush up on her people skills.
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