Miss Lisa's Dance Express. ZumbaAtomic

ZumbATomic

What is ZumbATomic? Zumbatomic® is a specially designed class for children (ages 4 – 12) to encourage kids to develop a healthy lifestyle and to incorporate fitness as a natural part of their lives through dance, music and exercise.

Kids will learn cool dance steps and routines while listening to kid friendly songs.

Background –We all are aware of that there is an increasing problem with childhood obesity. The Surgeon General estimates that 17% of people age 2-19 year are overweight in 2009. Obesity can lead to immediate consequences in childhood as well as in adulthood such as asthma, cardiovascular risks, type 2 diabetes, psychological effects, and sleep apnea.

Exercise helps improve mood, helps kids focus on learning, keeps kids from becoming overweight, and helps develop strong bones and muscles.

The Zumbatomic® program is not a mini-Zumba® adult class. It lasts 30 minutes and incorporates rhythm reviews (info on how to do basic steps and its background), dance choreography, games, and performance to incorporate healthy lifestyle habits as well as developing leadership, respect, team work, pride, confidence, and responsibility. It is for boys and girls!

If you would be interested in this…please let us know! Cost is $25 a month.

How is Zumbatomic® different than Zumba®?
Zumbatomic® recognizes that kids learn differently than adults. They don't understand just yet the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle and their attention is much shorter than adults. Because of this, the Zumbatomic® formula breaks down steps for its younger audience. Unlike much of basic Zumba®, there is plenty of verbal talking to walk them through the steps. And of course, one of the biggest differences it that the moves are modified to be "kid friendly". Challenging moves are simplified so that kids can "get it" and feel a sense of accomplishment. Smaller kids can also learn direction such as left versus right, etc. And lastly, Zumbatomic® incorporates games.