Are you ready to party yourself into shape?? This year ZUMBA SRI LANKA is celebrating their 4th Anniversary with a yet another Dance-Craze Marathon, in a bid to shed pounds!!

U.S. Certified ZUMBA Fitness Instructor Priyadharshan Ramasamy (better known as Dharshan) who is spear-heading this operation this year is expecting over 1000 fitness addicts “to-ZUMBA” continuously for over 2 hours!!

Currently in process of training his students to perform on stage, we can see a wide range of participants grouped up; varying from little kids to young ladies and gentlemen, mothers and fathers to even grand mothers who will be playing an active role on this day. It’s amazing to watch all of them practice under the guidance of ZUMBA SRI LANKA’s certified ZUMBA Fitness Instructors Thilini Silva (Thil), Shashima Sekara (Shashi) & Anudini Liyanage (Anu) whose dedication must certainly be appreciated. Together with the support of each group’s leader, they have lined up a song selection fitting the current international music scene that is no doubt going to rock your body and blow your mind!!

“ZUMBA SHINE” is scheduled to be held on the 20th of September 2014 (Saturday) 7.00 p.m. onwards at The Stables of Park Street Mews, Colombo. The programme consists of a 3-hour non-stop ZUMBA MARATHON followed by an after-party.

So for those of you who don’t know what ZUMBA is:

If you’re looking for a way to exercise that will help you shed pounds and feel great while doing it, look no further than Zumba. The best kind of exercise is the kind you actually look forward to–it empowers you and makes you feel good about yourself. Zumba with Dharshan does all of these things, which is likely the reason women of all ages flock to his classes. Here’s how Zumba dancing can boost your self esteem–and lower your weight simultaneously.

Having Fun Makes You Feel Good

When you’re doing something that you actually enjoy, chances are you feel pretty good about yourself. Having fun is great for your self esteem, which is why Zumba can have positive effects on both your body and your mind. Taking a Zumba class is like joining in a welcoming dance party where nobody is judging you. In fact, you’re surrounded by other women looking to have a good time and become healthier in the process. The result is 60 minutes of exercise that feels more like a carefree celebration where you can dance and move any way you feel. Well in this case, for over 2 hours where Zumba’s actual slogan; Ditch the Workout, Join the Party is very appropriate.

The Music Moves You

It’s no secret that listening to upbeat music can improve your mood and give you that “I can take on the world” mentality. Zumba offers fun and sultry music that makes you feel less inhibited–sexy, even. Since Zumba was inspired by Latin dance and rhythms, the music makes you want to sway your hips and move to the beat. After a long day of work, it can boost your mood. If you’re the type who normally feels shy or doesn’t feel comfortable dancing in public, Zumba can help you to feel more confident doing so.

What you will be in for at the ZUMBA SHINE:

The line-up devised for event takes the form of a usual ZUMBA class but longer and a lot more fun; following a typical International ZUMBA PARTY, for the second consecutive time in Sri Lanka. It will incorporate intervals; you’ll be doing slow and steady moves for a few minutes before launching into a fast paced sections with quick moves that will get your heart rate up, then slow down again to help you keep up and so on. Even more, since Zumba is influenced by dance you’ll feel like you are at a party while you’ll be toning your muscles as you get your cardiovascular workout; EXERCISE IN DISGUISE!!