Happy new year!!

I hope you have enjoyed the break. Please include the Zumba class in your list of new years resolutions!

We won't have class on Sunday January 1st. I hope to see you at the North Congregational church on Tuesday 3rd at 6:30pm.

We won't have class on Tuesday 10th due to a preconceive committeemen I have. Remember from January 17th you should bring light weights(No heavier than 3lbs per hand). We are starting with Zumba Toning on Tuesdays.

I wish you a wonderful 2012. I would love to see you working hard and having fun in class!

Zumba love
Zulma

Last class of 2011...we'll have the best of Zumba during 2012!!

You don't want to miss the last Sunday class of 2011!
Tomorrow expect a super class to celebrate the last sunday before the holidays!!
See you at the Amherst Ballet Studio at 9:30am. We wont have class on Sunday December 25th and January 1st.

Tuesday class is ON during the break at the North Congregational Church 6:30pm.

Enjoy the break and keep moving!

Zumba on Sunday

Hi everyone,

I want to let you know that You'll have a Substitute on Sunday. Most of you know Nicole, another Zumba Fitness instructor.
I'll be there but as part of the class.

It will be fun, see you on Sunday!!
Zulma

Get in shape for the Holidays!!

See you Tomorrow Sunday December 4th 9:30am at the Amherst Ballet!!

Zumba Fitness with Zulma Celebration

Come a Join us Tomorrow Sunday November 20th to celebrate our first Year of Zumba!!

We'll have an special celebration with interactive dancing, light breakfast and lots of fun!!

Bring and old, boring or over sized t-shirt and scissors to make some fun T-shirt cutting!

Thanks for all your support and good energy!!

Tuesday in ON

Our class Tomorrow Tuesday in ON, see you at the N. Congregational church 6:30pm!!

Don't forget our First Anniversary Celebration on Sunday November 20th at the Amherst Ballet Studio 9:30pm. Great Interactive class followed by a Light Breakfast and refreshments.

Zumba tonight !!

With the time changing, it is dark but let's make our day brighter than ever.
See you at the North Congregational church 6:30pm!!

Power!!

What a weekend!!.
I glad we are almost back to our normal and comfortable lives.
Unfortunately we don't have power in North Amherst therefore our Zumba class is cancelled tonight.

See you on Sunday at the Amherst ballet Studio!!

Sunday!!!

Due to inclement weather, Tomorrow Sunday October 30th Zumba class has been cancelled!!
I'm going to miss you guys. I hate to say this but shoveling is going to be our workout tomorrow!!
Stay warm and safe, see you on Tuesday at the church 6:30pm.

Zulma Rivera's Zumba Profile

Zulma Rivera's Zumba Profile

Playing For Change | Peace Through Music

Playing For Change | Peace Through Music

Hi Everyone

I wanted to share this with you, great music and wonderful messages for a better world!
There are videos of musicians from all over the world, please have a look to the Colombian group with a song called "la tierra del olvido". Enjoy!

Yes we are ON, tomorrow Sunday Oct 16th

Be ready to make your heart happier and healthier than ever !!
See you at Amherst ballet 9:30am

Get in shape for the Holidays!!

Time go so quick, the holidays are around the corner!!

Party into shape with Zumba
This Sunday October 9th at Amherst Ballet 9:30 am.

You'll have a blast!

Sunday!!!

Yeees!!
Our class in ON. See you at the Amherst ballet Studio at 9:30am

Tuesday in ON

Yes, we have Zumba. Lets enjoy this extra summer weather with our best moves!
Are you ready to have fun!
6:30pm at the North Congregational church!

Sunday!!!

Yes, we have class tomorrow Sunday September 25th at 9:30am.
Amherst Ballet Studio.

Be ready to sweat and smile!!

Rainy but Wonderful Tuesday of Zumba

Yes, we are ON tonight at the north congregational Church 6:30pm !!

Sunday Class is ON!!

See you Sunday!!
9:30am at the Amherst Ballet Studio!!

Fall is here!!

Hi Zumba friends!

Everybody is back to school, lets keep Zumba as part of our routine!
Tonight 6:30pm at the North Congregational Church!!

Drink water and be ready to have a blast

See you later!

Tuesday of Zumba!!

We are ON for this Tuesday September 6th at the North Congregational church
6:30 pm!!

See you there!!!

Tuesday of Zumba!!

Yes...our class tonight is ON!!
See you at the North congregational church at 6:30pm!!

Not sure about Sunday's class

Due to weather conditions the Sunday class is depending of how bad it gets. Please check the updated on Saturday morning.

Keep safe and wait for news.

We did it!!

Zumba all Summer long!, super Flash Mob and more Zumba in the fall.

See you on Sunday August 21st at the Amherst Ballet Studio 9:30am.

Zumba Flash Mob rehearsal tomorrow after Zumba class

Today the weather ruined the rehearsal. If you want to be part of the Flash Mob please stay after class.

Zumba class 6:30pm
Rehearsal at 7:30pm

See you all there!!

Zumba Flash Mob this week

Tomorrow Monday 15th at 7pm we have rehearsal at the Mill River Recreation area pavilion.

Tuesday class is ON at the north congregational church at 6:30pm.

Zumba love

You want to be part of our Flash Mob?

See you tomorrow in class at the Amherst Ballet at 9:30am.
We'll talk about the Friday's Flash Mob at the Mall.

Drink water and be ready to sweat!!

See you tomorrow

Drink extra water!!

Yes, we are ON with Zumba on Tuesday August 9th at the North Congregational church!!

We have made it the whole Summer...Great work class!!

FREE CLASS THIS SUNDAY!!

Let's celebrate three seasons with Zumba Fiesta Fitness

It is another way to say thanks for your loyalty and good energy. Our Zumba group is a success because of you!!!

Congratulations!!. You have been doing something great for your mind and body every taking part of this Zumba party!

See you On Sunday 9:30am at Amherst Ballet. Please feel free to bring one or more friends to share your Zumba experience!

Zumba -First week on August!!

Our Tuesday class on August 2nd is ON at the North Congregational Church 6:30pm.

On Sunday August 7th (9:30am) as an appreciation for your regularity and welcome to new Zumba friends, we'll have a FREE class at Amherst ballet studio.
Share your experience and bring a friend!!

Yes, We are ON for tonights class !!

Don't forget drinking water and bring a friend to have fun and sweat!!
If you want to bring and extra fan is fine!!

What a great class!!

Lucky us, the heat wave hasn't affect our Zumba class!!
Thanks to all the regular students, we have had a great Zumba Summer.

Yes, there is class next Tuesday July 26th at the North Congregational church 6:30pm.

Remember!!

Drink plenty of water and be ready to sweat and have fun!
See you there!

After the two weeks break and having a blast at the Zumba Instructor convention 2011, I'm back and reloaded!!

Are you willing to get fit having a great time with new music, new moves and the best energy?

Tommorow, Tuesday at the North Congregational Church 6:30pm.

Drop-in class $8 or 10 classes punch card for only $65.

Summer Special!!
If you bring a friend who hasn't try our class, both of you will pay only $12.

Zumba Love.

PS. Sunday's class was great, thanks for such warm welcome class!

Zumba all summer long!!

After the two weeks break and having a blast at the Zumba Instructor convention 2011, I'm back and reloaded!!

Are you willing to get fit having a great time with new music, new moves and the best energy?

See you on Sunday July 17th at Amherst Ballet Studio 9:30am.

Also Tuesday at the North Congregational Church 6:30pm.

Drop-in class $8 or 10 classes punch card for only $65.

Summer Special!!
If you bring a friend who hasn't try our class, both of you will pay only $12.

Zumba Love.

Two weeks break!!

This is a reminder about our Zumba break!

No class on Tuesday July 5th and 12th. Also No class on Sunday July 10th. After that we'll be back in business. I'll come back with plenty of energy and new ideas for an even better class.

I'll miss you all, please enjoy the nice weather, outdoors activities, and family!!

Love,
Zulma

PS. See you on July 19th!!

Yes we are ON, tomorrow Sunday 3rd of July

Sunday class .Amherst ballet Studio 9:30 am.

No class on Tuesday 5th and 12th. Tuesday classes will continue on July 19th at NCC 6:30 pm.

More news and Updated Schedule

I told you about stopping the Tuesdays classes but because of your multiple requests I will continue them. I will take a two week break. There won't be class on July 5th and 12th. See you the 19th at the North Congregational Church at 6:30pm.

We won't have class on Sunday July 10th but the Sunday(9:30am at Amherst Ballet studio) classes will continue from there unless they get too small (fewer than 6 people). This is the first Summer and I need to find out how it works out. Please check the FB page or the blog before you leave home to the class.

Enjoy the nice weather!!

Tuesday of Zumba!!

Tomorrow Tuesday 28th we'll have class at the North Cngregational Church 6:30pm.
I'll be taking some pictures for a News Paper ad. I hope you can make it!!

See you there!!

Zulma

Sunday Class is ON!!

Hi Zumba friends

Yeah!! we are ON for this Sunday's class (June 26t). See you at Amherst Ballet 9:30 am.

The best way to start your Sunday!

Sunday Class is ON!!

Hi Zumba friends!!

The taste of Amherst is in town, delicious food is around so the extra calories!!
Party yourself into shape!!
Amherst Ballet 9:30 am.
Will have a couple of belly dance songs and light weight segment!

See you on sunday!!

zulma

Summer around the corner!!!

Hello Zumba friends

I hope you had a great weekend, for many of us celebration and parties, This is a busy time of the year,the school is almost done and the kids will be home soon!

See you tomorrow TUESDAY 14TH at the Congregational church 6:30 pm.
Bring water and lots of energy!!

Zulma

See you on Sunday!!

This hot Sunday, Zumba will kick your socks off !!

9:30 am at Amherst Ballet. If you have a belly dance waist band, bring it on. Don't forget to grab a friend, water bottle, towel and lots of energy!!

Zumba Love!!

No class on Sunday 5th ONLY!!

Dear Zumba Friends

I'll be out of town this weekend,we wont have Zumba on Sunday June 5th.The class is canceled!

See you on Tuesday 7th at the North Congrg church at 6:30 pm.

Promise me you'll have a walk or go running instead of the class!!

Enjoy the nice weather, get active!

Zumba Tonight

Hello Zumba Friends

I'll see you tonight (Tuesday May 31st) at 6:30pm at the North congregational church. Be ready for sweating having a fun workout. Please drink plenty of water during the day is getting hotter, we need extra hydration.

Remember we won't have class on Sunday June 5th.
Thanks!!

Great memorial weekend!!

Dear Zumba friends

I hope you have enjoyed the Memorial weekend, Sunday's class was great!

See you Tomorrow Tuesday at the North congregational church at 6:30pm as always!

See you on Sunday!!

Hello Zumba friends

Our Sunday class is ON, this Sunday May 29th at Amherst Ballet Studio 9:30 am, I'll bring a couple of fans but be ready for sweating and making your heart pump!!

Enjoy the nice weather and get out to move!!

Some extra Zumba!!

This Tuesday our Class as always 6:30pm at the North congregational church Community room,in the corner of Pine St and R63 North Amherst!!

Would you like 30 extra minutes of Zumba?
On Wednesday My 25th, Wildwood elementary school is having their first Multicultural fair, there are going to be many activities for school families and community. My contribution will be a 30 minutes session for kids and adults at the Gym 6:30pm.
You are welcome to join the party and get some fun!!

Updated schedule !!

Thanks to all the people who have become regular Zumba followers, you are doing something great for your bodies and mind. I love to seeing you in class!!!

Everybody is welcome, not dancing experience is required just the willingness to have fun and pary yourself into shape!!

Sunday 9:30 am at Amherst Ballet Studio 29 Strong St, Amherst.
Tuesday 6:30 pm at North Congregational church community room in N. Amherst.

To read about Zumba and have a look at my profile
http://www.zumba.com/en-US/profiles/101678/zu

See you in class!!

PD. There is not class on Sunday June 5th Only !!!

Zulma Rivera's Zumba Profile

Zulma Rivera's Zumba Profile

Have a nice week!.See you on Tuesday, May 17th at North Congregational church community room 6:30pm.

Now Birthday Parties!!

Great Zumba session for your birthday too.
If you don't have enough in class, lets share it with your family and friends at home!
Yes, I'll go anywhere you want to bring the party!!

See you tomorrow at Amherst Ballet 9:30 am.

Free Zumba on Tuesday May 10th

This is a reminder of our FREE introductory Zumba session next Tuesday May 10th OLNY!!
Invite your friends and family at North Congregational Church/ North Amherst 6:30 PM.

Sunday May 8th 9:30 Amherst Ballet. Drop in Class $8
10 classes punch card $70

Latest Scheduel

Sunday 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Amherst Ballet Studio
29 Strong St, Amherst.

Tuesday 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at North Congregational church
1195 North Pleasant St, North Amherst. Starting on May 3rd!!!

Drop in $8
10 classes punch card $70.

May News!!

Hello Chicas!!

I hope you had had a great restful week. I missed you girls a lot!. Sunday morning isn't the same without Zumba anymore!!

Sorry if a created expectations about the Lutheran church, It seems like evenings are very busy for them. Sadly the room is not available anymore.

The North Congregational Church and community room in North Amherst has opened its doors for our Zumba fitness Class. It is a great space and there are not mirrors, good news for many of you!

The Community room is the house next of the church just in the corner of Pine St and North Pleasant St. You can park behind the church at the plaza parking lot where the Post Office is, the church has a tinny parking lot (it probably fits four cars) you also can use it. First class on May 10th.


Our Sunday class is still on, same time and place (Amherst Ballet 9:30 am).

I'm looking forward to seeing you again. Please invite friends and family (Seniors, man and teens are very welcome). I hope the new class works for most of you.

We'll have a FREE ZUMBA SESSION next Tuesday MAY 10th 2011. Please help me spreading the word. I'll send you a remainder next week!

I'm back and reloaded, I have new music and lots of energy. Thanks for your support.

See you on Sunday !!!

New Zumba Class!!!

Hi Dear Zumba friends!

I haven't received a positive answer from the church yet but I have a plan B. At the end of this week I will let you know the New Place and Schedule.

This week is Spring Vacation for Amherst Schools and WE WONT have Zumba. Many of you let me know about their getaways. I hope you enjoy the nice weather and try to go for a walk or bike ridding. Keep active!!!

I'm going to miss you,

Zulma

PS No class on Tuesday or Easter Sunday, Wait for news!!!

New Zumba Class!!!

Good excuse for more Zumba!!

I was invited to co-host this event, I would love to see you there supporting the cause!!

Shake, Shake, Shake.

Saturday, April 30 · 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location
First Congregational Church
91 South Main Street
Sunderland, MA


An Intro to Zumba Fitness Program by local Zumba Instructors:
Bella Dickerman, Juliet Cannici, Katherine O'Donnell, Lauren Franks, Zulma Rivera and John Delapena (Seattle, WA)
also introducing AdvoCare

For the benefit of Earl Kelton Deacons Fund
$8/person OR $5 plus a bag of food pantry items for area survival centers

If you want an extra Zumba class with six different instructors.

I hope to see you there!

Zulma

Sunday April 3rd !!

Amherst Ballet Studio
9:30 to 10:30 am
Bring your light weights if you want.

See you there!!
Drop in class $8
10 classes Punch card $70.

Welcome to our new Zumba friends!!!

Thumbs up!!!
Juanita Gonzalez,Elinor Avishy, Anne Beresford, Jessie Pyne, Elizabeth Trobaugh and Veronica Burbano.
I hope you keep enjoining the benefits of Zumba!!

Zumba experencie!!!

When members see a Zumba class in action, they can't wait to give it a try. When they do, they feel their body surge with energy. This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, dance-fitness party exhilarates their senses and works all their major groups in a high-energy cardio blast that leaves them invigorated, refreshed and full of life.

Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms like salsa, merengue, cumbia and samba set to sexy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, their abs, arms and thighs are toned up and their energy level is soaring! There's no other fitness class like the Zumba Fitness-Party™. It's easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating. It builds a community in your fitness facility that stays consistent and strong. Members return to Zumba class again and again, bond with other members and become addicted the Zumba experience. In turn, your member retention reaches new - and higher - levels.

For your convenience!!

New!!
10 Zumba classes punch card for $70 dollars.
Ask Zulma for details.

Zumba class schedule

Every Sunday 9:30 am to 10:30 pm and Tuesday 10:00 to 11:00 am
at Amherst Ballet Studio
29 Strong St, Amherst.
More classes to be announce soon!!

Zumba benefits

Zumba is a dance fitness method based on salsa and other Latin dance moves, performed to Latin and world music beats, and choreographed to allow people of any fitness or dance experience level to enjoy a fantastic workout. If you think you'd like an exhilarating class filled with good feelings and party-like fun, Zumba makes an excellent choice of a group fitness method to support your fitness goals.

Fat and Calorie Burning?
At its core, Zumba classes are intended to provide a large calorie burn through aerobic activity done with interval training in mind. Depending on body weight, sex, fitness level and other common physical factors, the number of calories you burn in a typical Zumba class will equal that of any fast social dancing hour, such as salsa, disco or jitterbug. For most people, that can add up to 400 to 600 calories burned per hour. With the classes choreographed to provide intervals of intensity in both pace of music and type of movements, class members' energy expenditure is maximized for fat-burning benefits. Fitness moves are also incorporated within Zumba dances, so don't be surprised if you find yourself moving from a fast merengue beat to a long, slow set of push-ups on the wall, or doing several sets of squats.

Zumba

If you are into dance forms you might have heard about Zumba dancing. This type of dancing can be found in health clubs all over the world. In the event that you enjoy music and love Latin dance, then this could become your favorite workout to burn calories.

First, let’s take a look on why this dance is gaining popularity. Most people regard this as an exciting way to enhance their experiences during workout sessions. Latin music and other forms of international music are merged to create easy-to-follow dance moves, which result in a workout that is energizing and fun. The moves originate from styles such as belly dancing, samba, salsa, reggaeton, merengue, hip-hop and more. It’s not necessary to be a professional dancer or have good rhythm to carry out these steps.

Some of the Zumba classes will have flashing lights, as fun is the focal point while achieving fitness. During a class, the instructor will begin the moves and then everyone would follow. It’s not essential to carry out all the moves perfectly and you can also include your own style. It is possible to make your movements small or big as required to decrease or increase the intensity of your workout sessions. As a result, regardless of where you are in terms of fitness level, this workout could deliver the results that you desire.

How many calories does Zumba burn?

Similar to any other kind of aerobic workout, how much calories burned during a session is determined by the intensity of the training. Zumba usually burns up 400 to 800 calories for each sixty minute period, so it is a good way to burn body fat. You will also get to have fun and laugh a lot during the dance class, which is essential since stress is recognized to increase cortisol levels and eventually increase stomach fat. Whenever you are relaxed and having fun this will reduce your stress and cortisol levels!