One of the largest Zumba® events to take place in the UK in 2011 will storm into Chavasse Park, Liverpool ONE as part of the BRAZILICA Festival on Sunday 17th July.
The three hour charity Zumbathon®, organised by Orb Events, Liverpool ONE and Ritmo Fitness will raise funds for two registered charities, the Marie Curie Hospice in Woolton and Liverpool Carnival Company.
Michael Horsley of Ritmo Fitness will lead the event, with help from several different sets of Zumba® fitness instructors including Movéma and Charlene Denoon, Janice McDonald, Mandy Denoon and Jenny Mason, who recently organised a highly successful Zumbathon® in Wavertree, Liverpool. Brazilica is hoping to beat their total number of participants, with people expected to travel from across the North West to take part.
In the spirit of the Brazilian themed festival and in keeping with the Zumba® fitness movement, the majority of the music and dance styles involved will be South American in origin including Samba, Reggaeton, Salsa, Axe and Merengue.
The Zumba® Fitness program consists of a contagious blend of Latin and international rhythms that provides a fun and effective workout to a global community and can be done in a gym or at home. Since it began in Colombia in 1990, Zumba® has worked its way into the fitness regimes of over 12 million enthusiasts in 125 countries around the world, boasting that an individual can burn up to 1000 calories in an hour long session.
Organisers ask Zumba® virgins to come along and see what it’s all about, or if you’re already hooked, then take the opportunity to do three hours of your favourite exercise, all for a good cause!
Michael Horsley, Director of Ritmo Fitness and organiser said: “’Ritmo’ means rhythm in Brazilian Portuguese, so naturally I was really excited to get involved with the Brazilica Zumbathon as my organisation has such strong links with all things Brazilian.
"I’m really passionate about Latin music and being a personal trainer, it’s great to see how much Zumba can help people of all ages reach their fitness goals. There really is no other way to get fit and stay in shape with as much fun thrown in as there is with Zumba. I can’t wait to get onto the stage on 17th July and see all of those lovely people giving all they’ve got for this great cause!”
Donna Howitt, Marketing Director at Liverpool ONE said: “Chavasse Park is the perfect location for this giant Zumbathon.
"It’s a great opportunity for everyone to have a bit of Zumba fun in the great outdoors, right in the heart of the city centre. Come along and join us for what’s set to be a fantastic day.”
Marie Curie Fundraiser, Antony Jones said: “It’s absolutely fantastic to be involved with Brazilica this year. We’re so grateful to be one of the beneficiary charities of the Zumbathon. The funds will make a big difference to our patients and their families.
"Between the Zumbathon and our next trek to the Brazilian Rainforest in September 2012, the hospice has a real South American flavour at the moment, all the staff and volunteers have really caught the ‘Latin fever’!
Tickets, priced just £5, are now on sale and It is hoped that over £5,000 will be raised for charities on the day. Tickets are available from Zumba® instructors throughout the North West and from brazilicafestival.com.
Groups wishing to take part should contact Orb Events on 0151 707 0965 or brazilicazumbathon@orb-events.co.uk for more information.
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