The temperatures are heating up, and so is the action on the dance floor! Pelham Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the return of Zumba as one of the regular fitness classes offered this summer.
Operations Supervisor Tabitha Dudley said a survey was conducted in March to determine what members wanted in the fitness schedule. “Zumba was the most requested class,” Dudley said.
The Zumba instructor is Marta Parker, a native of Panama City, Panama. After living in Pennsylvania and earning her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish education, Parker taught Spanish at the elementary and high school levels. In 2008, Parker decided to do something fun and “out of the box,” so she set out to become a licensed Zumba instructor. She has led Zumba classes in gyms, dance studios, and small church groups. “Zumba has become a passion, and I want to continue to share that passion with others,” said Parker.
Tabitha Dudley said people of all skill levels are welcome. “Anyone from the beginner level to the avid Zumba goer will have a blast.”
The 50-minute classes are held on Sundays at 1:15 p.m. at the Pelham Rec Center. Registration is open at the Parks & Recreation website. Classes are free for members and $5 for non-members.