Zumba at DC Dance

Great workout with Grace as always! It sure nice to be back! Exercise makes me happy! #makefatcry!

I’ve been sleeping on this gem. My daughter has attended dance at DC for three years and I’ve always tapped my toes and mentally joined in with the sounds of salsa, reggaeton, merengue, cumbia, and hiphop whenever the Zumba classes are going on at the same time. Recently, one of my fellow dance moms, a Zumba regular for two years, convinced a group of us to spend half of our kids’ two-​hour class time getting a workout of our own. Kat is the real thing! She is fun, vibrant, and her classes are a cardio boost. Unfortunately, she will be moving on in late August but in the meantime I will make the most of her time at DC. I will also check out the other teachers’ classes as well.

Been taking Zumba class for over 3 years with these ladies. I love love love this Zumba crew.

I’ve avoided working out for a very long time. I’m simply not motivated to continue going because it’s boring and doesn’t hold my attention.
However, Zumba is incredibly exciting and constantly switches things up. It’s super fun! The moves are constantly different, the music is upbeat and exciting, and whenever you start to feel too tired you just have to look around and see all the people having fun!
I’m a bigger girl too, so that was also another issue with going to the gym, but there are girls of ALL shapes and sizes that go to Zumba, so it feels completely judgment-​free.
I love it! And can’t wait to go again tonight!
Side note: Parking is very scarce, but there’s a Safeway JUST down the street. Just make sure you park in a lighted area to be safe, and lock all of your stuff in your trunk. Don’t be too worried about it, just be cautious about it. :)

I avoided Zumba for months because I have a gym membership and didn’t want to pay extra for a workout. I went once because my friend was so excited about it and wanted someone to go with her. Its now my weekly thing, screw the gym!
The instructors are awesome and really know how to get everyone involved and pumped up. The people you are dancing next to are filled with so much positive energy which makes it such a great environment to be in. Lots of laughing and cheering! When I think I’m too tired to continue, I just look around and see how much fun everyone is having, and it keeps me going.

Si los instructores de Zumba aquí son fantásticos. Kat Ben es increíble. Usted debe ver para creerlo. Wow wow wow!

I know it might sound silly, but Zumba has transformed my life.
I signed my daughter up for dance at DC Dance Center and after her class there was this class called Zumba… After a few weeks of seeing these ladies having so much fun dancing/​exercising I decided to try. WOW, what a class!!! At first I felt really silly rolling my hips and shaking things that shouldn’t be shaking, but I and everyone else was having a great time.
I have now been Zumba-​ing since September of 2009 and it has given me this life that I never thought would happen… I enjoy exercising, who would have thought? I have never been an exercise girl, but I am now, I even bought a treadmill. I have lost about 3″ off my waist and almost 30 pounds, but the best part for me is that I can move again, don’t have the back problems that I had and I am not popping Motrin like candy!

I first went to a Wednesday class with my friend Martha back in November 09. I enjoyed it very much, she didnt as much. I returned back in January with my friend Vero and we have been going at least 4 times a week. I enjoy it because its hard for me to workout at a gym. Im self-​conscious. I LOVE this class because although you ARE working out, it sure as hell doesnt feel like it! You work out every muscle and area on your body while dancing to different beats & rthyms. Doesnt matter if you are coordinated or not, Zumba is for EVERYONE of all levels, for all ages & sizes. You will be leaving class not only with a sweat, but with a great smile!

Since my first review… the number of Kick-​booty instructors has grown to 4… Kat, Johana, Charry & Lilli rule the Zumba world… So fun shakin’ my money maker with these chicas!

«Samba class? Isn’t that a dance?»
Yeah, that was my first thought when I heard about it too. After some help with pronunciation, my next question was «What the hell is that?» «Oh my gah, it’s so much fun! It’s like a fast paced cardio dance class.» After my coworker demonstrated some of the moves they do, I decided to see what the fuss was about.
At my first class, I felt like an uncoordinated goof. Even so, I still had a blast! Kat makes the class a ton of fun, and after a few classes I caught on to the moves. There’s a few instructors that go up and teach, each with their own moves. The best thing about the class is the variety of people. There’s guys & girls, different ages and body types. I never felt self conscious once. It’s a great atmosphere with great people.
Here’s a few pointers to help out the newbies:
1) If you’re big busted, wear TWO exercise bras, the shimmying of ones shoulders causes severe in-​balance.
2) Arrive to class a few minutes early, usually Kat will be going over the steps they use, that way you aren’t completely clueless and end up facing the wrong way (which I have done several times)
3) Of course you don’t want to be at the front of the class, but don’t jip yourself by standing in a corner way in the back where you can’t see the instructor. Try to be somewhere behind her or a veteran Zumbee so you can mimic their moves.
4) Realize that the instructors have a dance background, which is why when they move it seems so fluid and effortless, and when you move you appear arthritic and unnatural. You WILL GET BETTER and before you know it, it’ll be second nature.
If you hate exercise, this is one way you can get your cardio and love it!

Get your ZUMBA on! Wow, I take the class every other Wednesday (Religously now). I use to just lift weights, jog, then lift more weights 4 – 6 times a week and thought I was just Superman! Then I met KAT, I took the class, and boy did she make me sweat! I barely made it out the class alive, but the energy and fun Kat brings to the class pushed me till the end of the work out. I made it! Wow, Im still tired from my last session (a good tired, LOL!). Now, along w/​my other work outs, I feel more healthier, athletic/​in-​shape, and flexible w/​improved stamina and foot work! Plus, I never thought I’ll ever learn to move my hips like I do in this life time (LOL, watch me!)… Thanks KAT! See you Wednesday!

I had my first Zumba class with Kat and it was soooo much fun. Kat is such a high-​energy vibrant person. She is sure to make you sweat. I’ve been trying to find a fitness class that is both fun and productive meaning really help you burn that fat. So far, I’m really liking this class b/​c it ‘s a high enery cardio workout combined with sexy latin moves. I can’t wait to shake my behind again next week!

I took kat’s class a week ago, and I had the best time! I have never taken a Zumba class, so I didn’t know what to expect. I also don’t like just going to the gym to do reps on machines or run on a treadmill, because, well that’s just plain boring! I actually like taking fitness classes better. Kat and her co-​teacher made the class extra fun, and energetic — it’s dancing! The hour went by so fast! I highly recommend attending one of Kat’s Zumba classes. =)

Kat is such a positive and vibrant person that she makes a lazy bum like me actually want to exercise! She will make you sweat, but unlike a usual workout, I’m never counting down the minutes or wishing it was all just over already. My first class with her, I did have to slow down for a couple minutes when I was pretty sure I was having a heart attack (I wasn’t) but it’s been smooth sailing ever since. It doesn’t matter if you’re tall and awkward like me; this class makes you feel pretty hottt.
She has a great co-​instructor and guest instructors come in to teach a little bit of everything –salsa, meringue, hip hop. Obviously, my favorite part of the class is always the booty-​shaking hip hop get low get low songs, and anything Britney Spears…
Come check the class out. You’ll have fun!

I’m just back from my first Zumba class, in fact my first Zumba class ever, and boy oh boy… was it fun or was it fun? :D
I am so glad I decided to go… a great one hour workout that doesn’t even feel like a workout. What better way to lose weight than Zumba? Kat teaches fun moves, is very friendly and has a fun way for people in the class to mingle with each other. Everyone’s friendly and having 100% fun. One of my favourite things about this class is that you can hoot and scream when you love a move or u really feel the burn! :)
All in all… im satisfied and I’m soooooo going back every week. Three cheers to Zumba with Kat.

Zumba Kat is a great class. I’ve been going since the first class.
She’s an awesome teacher herself, but what’s great about her class is that every now and then introduces new instructors (both aspiring and certified). She’s got a great team with great energy…
It’s a great balance of easy going routines to some really high energy dance moves. So if you’re new to the class, you’ll definitely get your feet wet. And if you’ve been going for a while, you’ll also be challenged.
The class definitely has that family atmosphere, like one big Zumba block party.
The space is great, very cozy, and definitely helps keep the «community» feel of the class.
Everyone who goes has a great time. There’s always laughter, and you leave the class very energized.