Move it Up Reggaeton
Here’s some Zumba reggaeton steps, taken from Beto Perez and Tanya Beardsley (and some from me!). Shouts out to Mahin for requesting more reggaeton – good to get it back into the rotation.
The song is “Move it Up” from the Zumba CD, but I think the song is available in other renditions as well. Here are the steps:
And here they are with the music:
Lirirrixa Samba
Shouts out to Kristin, hope you enjoy this at home as well as in class!
Samba steps:
And with the music, “Lirirrixa” by Babado Novo:
Not only is she a good singer, but she’s a very pretty girl….
Favorite New Style
Everyone asks me what my favorite styles of dance is. And I really don’t have an answer (really – I’m not just holding out on you!) I do really like West Coast Swing. And I’m also enjoying Bhangra and Bollywood.
But I’m getting to be a fan of this new styles, Quebradita, that I’m bringing into Zumba class. It is just so much fun! The syncopated rhythms and all the jumping around is pretty crazy – quite a challenge actually.
Here’s the steps slowly:
And here’s with the song “El Ritmo Caliente” from Zumba 22:
Some people say that each style is like a language. I like to think of different dance styles as having a “mood” that goes with them. I guess it’s not surprising that I like lots of “happy” or “joyous” styles of dance (big shocker with my personality). But I really do like the variety of dances for the variety of mood. If I only did Bhangra and Quebradita, I would get bored with all the happy (I know that sounds strange). But it’s one of the reasons I really like Argentine Tango (for it’s moody darkness) or American Waltz (for its wistful feeling). I enjoy all the dances for their particular mood – just one style would get boring.
What’s your favorite style of dance, and why? Comments below!
The Car Song
A Selena tune, “La Carcacha” is from the album Selena Remembered. The lyrics are pretty awesome – they talk about how even though her boyfriend drives a “clunker” she still loves him cause he’s faithful. Awwww – True Luv!
Here are our cumbia steps slowly:
And with the music:
Me Estas Tentando Reggaeton
Here’s a fun little song, “Me Estás Tentando”, by Wisin & Yandel.
Here are the reggaeton steps:
And here it is with some music:
Bailadora Samba
This routine takes some steps from Beto Perez and some from Tanya Beardsley, and some from me – put it all together for a nice fast samba!
Here are the steps slow:
And here with the music:
If you’re looking for an authentic taste of Brazil to keep you warm (and full!) on these cold winter days, you can check out the excellent Brazilian food at Senzala in Sunnyvale. Besides very tasty dishes at totally affordable prices, they have many special music and dance nights with guest artists.
See you in Zumba class!
Don’t Stop Samba Steps
Have you told a friend about Zumba?
In this Holiday season, give the gift that keeps on giving – bring a friend to Zumba class so they can discover how much fun it is to dance and sweat out all their worries!
A couple guest passes to class make a great gift for your friends so they can remember to work out with you – and have a blast!
This super cute Samba track is from the Zumba CD, it’s called Don’t Stop:
And with the music:
Zumba routine for “African Beat 2″
This is a crazy track – it has lots of different rhythms and styles. While some of it sounds “African” other parts sound more “Middle Eastern”. I mixed some steps from Tanya Beardsley with some of my own for this choreography:
And here it is with music:
This track might be hard to find on its own, as it’s from the Zumba CD that’s meant for teachers. But it may be available on iTunes – check it out.
Rumbagitation Salsa steps
Howdy Zumba dancers – hope you’ve been enjoying our salsa steps to “Rumbagitation” from the group Fatal Mambo. Apparently they are a group of salsa musicians from the south of France, which is why they sing their salsa in French. It’s got great rhythm, reminding me a lot of the Afro-Haitian music as well as traditional salsa.
Here are the steps we’ve been using:
And here it is with music:
See you in class!
Music Playlists
Howdy! So various folks have asked for the names of the songs that I use in class… so here’s my playlists as of today (they change every week)….
Current Bollywood class:
Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire (warmup)
Chor Bazari from Love Aaj Kal (isolations)
Ishq Hi Hai Rab from Dil Bole Hadippa (stretch)
(Dholi Taro Dhol Baaje from Hum Dil de Chuke)
Dholna from Lau
Wake up Side from Wake up Sid
(Gym Shim from Dil Bole Hadippa)
Discowale Khisko from Dil Bole Hadippa
(Hadippa (the remix) from Dil Bole Hadippa)
Twist from Love Aaj Kal
(Say Na Say Na)
Boro Boro from Bluffmaster
Dhadak Dhadak from Bunti Aur Babli (cool down)
Current Hip Hop Class (with Hindi hip hop included):
Young’n by Fabolous
No Diggity by Blackstreet and Dr. Dre
All of the Above by Maino
Nuthin’ but a G Thang by Dr. Dre
Gold Digger by Kayne West
Replay by Iyaz
Whatcha Say by Jason Derulo
Chiggy Wiggy from Blue
Ego (remix) by Beyonce
Celebration by Madonna
Meet me Halfway by Black Eyed Peas
Tha Kar Ke from Golmaal Returns
Paparazzi (demolition crew remix) by Lady Gaga
Shattered Glass by Britney Spears
Jee Karda from Singh is King
3 by Britney Spears
Ambitionz Az a Ridah by 2Pac
Trade it All by Fabolous
All Eyez On Me by 2Pac and Syke
Whatever You Like by T.I.
The Way I Are by Timbaland
Chillin’ by Wale
Om Mangalam by Anu Milik
Current Zumba class:
Guajira (I Love U 2 Much) by Yerba Buena (warmup)
Come Fly Away (Mobbing Remix) from Club Anthems (isolations)
Samba No. 9 by Maya F.S. (stretch)
Lirirrixa by Babado Novo (samba)
El Rey del Mambo from Zumba (merengue)
Como si Na from Zumba (pop)
Bailadora from Zumba (samba)
Drum Oasis by Neena and Veena (bellydance)
Habibi by Aradia and DJ Zen (bellydance)
Move it Up by Zumba (reggeaton)
Don’t Stop by Zumba (samba)
Latinos by Zumba (salsa / hip hop)
Como la Flor by Selena (cumbia)
La Carcacha by Selena (cumbia)
Agustito from Latin Music 3 Dance House (samba)
I’ve Gotta Have You by the Weepees (cool down)
Fidelity by Regina Spektor (stretch)
Current Playlist for Around the World class:
See Zumba, plus:
Riverdance Remix by Bill Whelan (Irish)
American Wake by Riverdance (Irish)
Jenjela Runyenje from Roots! African drumming (African)
I Like You from Latin Music 3 (Cha Cha)
El Ritmo Caliente by Zumba (Quebradita)
El choclo by Villoldo O.S.T tango (Tango)
The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson (Cool down)
Give Me Your Forever John Mayer (Stretch)
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So what are you favorites? Let me know if you have particular songs that you want to hear in class – I’m always open to suggestions!
