Zumba Convention to spotlight fusions with Bollywood, flamenco, and more Relaxnews Wednesday 06 July 2011 00:00 BST 0 Comments ...

Zumba, which originated in Columbia in the 1990s, incorporates Latin-American dance moves into a cardiovascular workout. "It's like hip-hop, salsa and merengue all in one," said Sonya Rugumayo, a ...

Although largely inspired by Latin music, Zumba also incorporates different sorts of world music, such as Middle Eastern and flamenco, and even some American pop and hip-hop.

Until now, Zumba has been taught at dance studios, health clubs and YMCAs. But Zumba Fitness says its first U.S. center was opened Jan. 15 in the Dayton suburb of Vandalia by Jones and his wife, Joan.

The word "Zumba" is in fact derived from a slang Colombian word, meaning "to move fast and have fun." "Let's just first say, I hate cardio," class participant Sharon Hanby-Robie says. "Hate it!

There will be a 20-minute flamenco guitar presentation at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The traditional flamenco guitar is made of Spanish cypress, sycamore or rosewood for the back and sides, and spruce for ...

"Gathering in Blue" is the second album by Jose Duque; his first album, "Zumbao Trio," came out in 2001. Jose Duque has performed with "Amaya: Flamenco Sin Limites," Venezuelan pop artist Felix ...