Zumba®

When & Where

13 April 2024 - 29 June 2024 ( 8.25 hours, 11 weeks )
Morning, Saturday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Late starts accepted
Tutor Madeleine Duba
Course Code W23DNEA08C
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

The Zumba® Fitness program’s popularity continues to grow. The Zumba programme is an effective, innovative, and exhilarating workout designed for everyone. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the following learning outcomes. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals i.e. progression to an advanced-level course.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Experience a great dynamic core workout—use moves throughout the class that require a great deal of control of the midsection of the body (abs and back). This has the potentialto translate into a tighter more defined torso (stronger abs and back)
Develop a positive self-image—Nurture a high level of “feeling good.”
sculpted your body have the potentialto reshape all parts of your body, including your upper body, lower body, mid-section, heart, and mind in conjunction with good nutrition
Increase co-ordination and memory sequence
Learn the core steps from zumba basic 1 - raggeton, salsa, cubmbia and merengue
Understand cuing and musical phrasing when exercising to music

Cost

Full fee

£95

Concession fee

£70

Class format and activities

Tutor demonstration and group practice. Moodle may be used for sharing useful web links, a list of music used and class news. In order to ensure you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular constructive and supportive feedback from your tutor. In addition to your dance practice, study can include the use of digital resources such as film & photography, useful websites and connection with online communities of interest via social media to enhance your learning. Dance study offers a range of benefits including being an enjoyable way to increase fitness whilst enhancing wellbeing. Dance practice at Morley can also serve to enhance skills relevant for employment by means of encouraging increased confidence, physical dexterity and concentration.

Entry requirements

This practical class is open to all. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Students will need a degree of concentration, a reasonable level of fitness and mobility and the ability to work alongside a range of adults. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, have any serious health conditions or a history of injury. Please inform your tutor if there is any physical activity you have be advised to avoid.

What you need to know before you enrol

This course may include some completion of activities outside of class time. Excellent attendance and punctuality will be required from all students. This course will include some completion of activities outside of class time, e.g. preparation of favourite stretch exercises to share with fellow students Photography and film recording of class activities may be used in order to aid learning. These images may also be used for publicity or marketing materials produced by Morley College, both online and in print. You will have the opportunity to either confirm or decline consent to being filmed or photographed.

What you need

Comfortable trainers and clothing Plenty of water and a small towel.

What you can do next

The Morley College dance department provides an exciting and diverse range of term-time and short course dance study provision. Please speak to your tutor, pick up a prospectus, look at our website or call the dance department for more information.