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Get moving with Zumba Fitness craze takes off in North Van Deana Lancaster dlancaster@nsnews.com

IN the video, there’s a whole lot of hand waving and hip-shaking going on.

A North Van Rec ďŹ tness instructor teaches her class the moves for Zumba.

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There are also plenty of smiles. From the YouTube video posted on northvanrec’s channel, of a Zumba fitness demonstration during the Lonsdale Spring Celebration in May, it’s clear that the fun and enthusiasm of the Latin-flavoured workout is contagious.

According to the Zumba website, the fitness class was created in the mid-’90s when Colombian fitness instructor Alberto “Beto�

Perez darted off to teach an aerobics class and forgot his traditional aerobics music. He improvised using his own mix of music from tapes he had in his backpack, the salsa and merengue music he grew up with.

Spontaneously he created a new kind of dance-fitness, one that focused on letting the music move you (instead of counting reps over the music).

Energy electrified the room; people couldn’t stop smiling.

His class loved it!

In 2001, Perez brought his new dance-fitness style to Miami, Fla. One of his

students introduced him to her son, entrepreneur Alberto Perlman and his partner Alberto Aghion. All three hailed from Colombia and all three had a vision to bring this dynamic dance-fitness class to the masses.

The three Albertos formed an alliance and created a business, calling it Zumba Fitness. They trademarked the word Zumba and set a goal to expand the brand all over the world. First came the DVDs, then the infomercial – which introduced the Zumba Fitness-Party to the public on a wide-scale basis – then came the demand for Zumba classes and Zumba instructors.

By 2005, Zumba Fitness spawned a full-fledged Zumba Academy to license Zumba instructors to teach classes.

The program has grown to become the world’s largest – and most successful – dancefitness program with more than 12 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in over 110,000 locations across more than 125 countries.

The North Vancouver Recreation Commission is now offering more than 50 Zumba Fit classes at seven locations starting this September and continuing throughout 2012. The classes blend redhot international music and

contagious steps to form a fun fitness dance work out.

The easy to follow moves create a dynamic workout experience. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It uses a variety of styles in its routines, including Cumbia, Soca, Merengue, Salsa, African, Reggaeton, Flamenco, Funk, and Bellydance. Zumba is a feel happy workout that is great for both the body and the mind.

Zumba Fit has been so popular that North Van Rec has introduced more types of classes including Zumbatomic for kids (ages 4-7 and 8-12 years old), Zumba + Sculpt (for teens and adults 15 years and up) and Zumba Fit-Gold for older adults.

Two free introduction classes are being held in September as part of the commission’s Try A Free Class week from Sept. 6 – 12.

Participants must register for the free classes. â– Zumba Fit at William Griffin Community Recreation Centre on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 10:4511:45 a.m. and Thursday, Sept. 8 4:45-5:45 p.m. â– Zumba and Sculpt at William Griffin Community Recreation Centre on Tuesday, Sept. 6 4:45-5:45 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 8 10:45-11:45 a.m.

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Continuing Education at Capilano University offers a host of programs this fall, among them, Good Living, courses that ensure you will Eat, Explore and Experience.

Find out about foodie secrets around Vancouver, learn the basics of wine appreciation or indulge in a closer examination of B.C.’s

own wine industry with wine writer Jurgen Gothe. Or, get schooled in the world of beer, cook your own meal at Wild Rice or watch a cooking demo at Le Bistro Chez Michel.

If exploring is your passion, the university offers courses on budget (and even free) travel, and home exchanges; while under the Experience category, courses include how to search your family history, weight loss, Midnight Movie Madness, and an Introduction to Celestial Navigation.

As always, the Continuing Education department offers courses on fine and applied arts, including drawing,

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Music courses run the gamut, fiddling to guitar and choir.

Writing classes include one on flash fiction, new offerings on character creation, story structure and developing a feature film concept, plus classes on memoir writing and first-person narratives.

Other programs include language, business and computer skills, the Children’s Community Music School, and the ever-popular Eldercollege.

For more information, or to view Continuing Education’s new calendar, visit www.capilanou.ca.

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Once again, the little gallery by the sea will play host to experts in the fields of holistic health, wellness and lifestyle for The Art of Healthy Living Series.

On Oct. 6, 7-9 p.m., it’s Rhythms of the Day: Rhythms of Life. Even living in a modern world, our thoughts, bodies, emotions and actions are significantly influenced by internal and external cycles. Dr. Anita Tannis is an Integrative Medical Doctor, an Associate Clinical Professor at UBC, Board Certified in Holistic Medicine in the U.S., has a BA in Philosophy and is Certified in Medical Acupuncture. She will share her exploration of the interplay of energies, within society, relationships and ourselves; dranitatannis.com; $13.

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AUDIENCE members listen to Dr. Kris Bulcroft, the keynote speaker at the opening of No Limits to Learning: A Conference on Third Age Learning held in May at Capilano University. Eldercollege, Capilano U’s own school of third-age learning, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Twenty years of learning IT’S time to celebrate.

Eldercollege at Capilano University begins its 20th year on Sept. 17 and courses are now available for registration.

The program once again offers a wide variety of subjects to stretch the mind and activities that are fun and entertaining.

The 20th anniversary fall semester will feature many familiar programs such as What’s News — a current events discussion group; Issues and Ideas — a lecture and discussion series; and both fact and fiction book discussion groups.

Crime and Punishment is back with a new series, as is Cinema Salon for film buffs.

A new travel series, computer and digital camera how-to groups, a new Leading Edge series and Nordic Walking are all featured.

The Gourmet Club and the Hummingbird singers are also welcoming new members.

New this year is Exploring Science, with topics including the history of measurement, Newton’s physics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and the theory of the beginning of the universe — a course open to all levels of scientific understanding. New also are Doc Talks — viewing and discussing documentary films, History of Royal Absolute Power, Urban Change in Metro Vancouver and Ramblers — for those who like to walk.

Eldercollege has a number of special events in store for its 20th anniversary, too, including bus tours and special speakers. Visit the Eldercollege website for more details.

Eldercollege is a community of individuals aged 55 plus with a zest for learning and exploring life. Eldercollege fosters an environment where it’s easy to share ideas, make new friends and, above all, learn for the sheer enjoyment

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Classes begin the week of Sept.

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Everyone is welcome at an Eldercollege Open House, taking place Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Le Bistro Chez Michel, 224 West Esplanade, North Vancouver.

There will be complimentary tea, coffee and snacks and facilitators and Eldercollege members will be on hand to answer questions.

You can even register for courses you’re interested in on the spot.

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Exploring a strange new world Victoria Fawkes Contributing Writer

UNIVERSITY: the final frontier.

Academically speaking, that is.

From elementary school to high school to university, all the schooling we go through leads up to our final release into the real world. And although the transitions through each level of learning are greatly varied, each helps to shape us as individuals as we learn and grow during more than a decade of schooling.

Elementary school to high school was a difficult transition for some.

While many children nearly had to be

pried off the walls of their old elementary schools, others relished the newly presented challenge of secondary school and were even more excited to graduate from their wooden cubbies to the sturdy metal lockers that high school had to offer.

As we struggled and succeeded throughout the five years spent in high school, at some times we felt it would never end and prayed for the day that it finally would. Other times we wished we could stay frozen in a nostalgic high school time capsule forever.

When high school finally came to a close, students reminisced about their past school years while simultaneously losing their minds over final exams and

the decision of where they would attend university in September.

Although we know that all good things must come to an end, we’re sure that each new experience will bring more excitement than we expect it to.

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back to school

New in school? Relax!

Victoria Mulja Contributing writer

RETURNING students are often excited to go back to school and see their old friends.

New students that come from another country or another school are sometimes nervous.

It’s because they are not familiar with that school, but they will get used to it and will soon make new friends.

If you are going to a new school and you are feeling nervous, here’s what you do:

■ Take a deep breath and walk through the doors.

■ Say hi to some students or wave or smile.

■ Try to talking to them, ask them how they are.

■ Ask them a few questions about the school so they know you’re new.

■ Try to be happy.

Throughout the year of school, new students will soon

find friends to hang out with.

For returning students, they can start welcoming the new students and get to know them.

New students might make mistakes or get lost in their new school. Don’t get frustrated!

You must keep trying until you get used to it.

Don’t be nervous, just relax!

Victoria Mulja wrote this article while participating in Capilano University’s Serious Fun summer camp, Teen Journalism.

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Also, it is another month of rest for you too. You can have a nice vacation, or go to the spa, or spend some more time with your family.

Don’t you want to do these things too? Next year, let’s really make summer last.

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Sunday, September 4, 2011 - North Shore News - A29

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Back to school, back to sports Nuala Turner Contributing Writer

AFTER a summer of eating junk food and relaxing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get back into shape for the upcoming sports season.

During the long, warm summer months, people find it a lot harder to exercise, eat well, sleep right and stay motivated.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also harder to stick to good habits. If this sounds like you, nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the time to get back into shape.

The hardest part of getting back to your routine is motivation. After such a long time without exercising, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to get back into the swing of things. One way to inspire yourself to get back in shape is to set goals for yourself. After

two weeks of exercise, your goal could be to run for 20 minutes without stopping.

Another good idea is to have a reward system. You might take one day off a week, treat yourself to something sweet or buy something special for yourself.

As for the actual exercising, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go straight back to your routine. Add a little more of what you would normally do every couple of days. It will probably take the same amount of time that you took off during the summer to get back in shape. Summer is two months long, so it may take you two months to get back to your routine and be where you were before the summer.

If you try to jump right back into your sport, there is a good chance you will feel sore or get

injured.

Sleep is an important factor as well. After late nights of movie watching, try and get into bed earlier and get the same amount of sleep each night.

Another thing to think about is junk food. Try not to eat a lot of high-fat foods, sugary foods or candy. Also try to cut out those salty chips and sodas. Vegetables and fruits are the best choices and make sure you balance your meals with all the food groups.

As the fall rolls around, get out there and get back in shape because, as they say, the cold weather is better for exercise and exercise is better for you.

Nuala Turner wrote this article while participating in Capilano Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Serious Fun summer camp, Teen Journalism.

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HEADING back to school means itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get ready for school sports season.

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