Q: Do I need a gym membership to take your class?
A: Not at all! Just come on by, drop in for $16 or buy packs of 5 or 10 classes at a time to save money.
Q: I want to come take your classes. Can I just show up or do I need to RSVP?
A: It is recommended that all newbies to Coco’s classes RSVP in advance to speed up the check-in process when you arrive and in case we need to reach you for emergency class cancellations. You can RSVP here Just call or email us if you need anything else. Don’t call the Central United Methodist Church since we are independent of them.
Q: I’ve never tried Zumba® — should I take Zumba® (for beginners) Class?
A: It depends on how coordinated and fit you are. If you have experience taking other dance/fitness classes before and you normally feel comfortable following instructors, you should just come to the regular class. If you tend to have trouble keeping up with instructors or trying new dance moves, or get out of breath easily, then you should come to the beginners class because we move at a slower pace with more explanations.
Depending how well the group is learning the dance moves, I may slow down or speed up the lesson and we can cover more or less styles of dance.
Q: What should I wear to class?
Wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers that allow you to move easily from side to side, without too much traction. I do not recommend running shoes because they are built for your feet to move from heel to toe. Shoes with too much traction and running shoes can put to much torque on the knee while you are dancing and changing directions.
Q: Do you offer classes for free?
A: No, we don’t normally offer the first class for free to keep classes from becoming overcrowded. We have limited space, and everyone pitches in and pays to make the classes possible. You’re welcome to drop in for $16 to try the class or do a work-exchange arrangement where you can take free classes in exchange for helping us. You must try the class first as a drop-in to see if you value/like it and then speak with Coco after class about the exchange.
Q: I’m so out of shape and uncoordinated – will I be comfortable in class?
A: You gotta start somewhere in order to get in shape and become more coordinated. It’s practice, practice, and practice! Contact me if you are interested in an introductory class, and we’ll help you ease into Zumba®! For the more bold people, just show up to a regular class – plenty of people who are total beginners to Zumba® do that and have a blast.
If you haven’t done cardio in a long time (or ever), I encourage you to start being active through walking/jogging or trying dance fitness DVDs at your own pace, and build your endurance so you can keep your heart rate up comfortably for at least 20-30 minutes.
When you are in class with me for the first time, limit movement of the arms and just do the footwork so you can learn the moves faster and keep your heart rate at a comfortable pace.
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