Tuesday, July 31, 2018

ZUMBA DANCE WITH GOD

ZUMBA DANCE WITH GOD[1]
ZUMBA is a phenomenal and worldwide –known fitness dance developed by Alberto “Beto” Perez, a Columban choreographer and dance instructor. It is a combination originally of a Latin American dances such as salsa, samba, mambo and aerobic movement with energetic music, alternating the fast and slow rhythms. It is a calorie-burning dance that brings people together regardless of their size, race, generation, culture, and sexual orientation. It is a dance and aerobic movements that boost energy and condition our muscles. ZUMBA dance has choreography, but participants are welcome to modify and develop their own steps and moves. For me, I understand ZUMBA as a Zealous (a dance with Passion), Unifying (a dance that Accepts one another regardless of our races, generation, political convictions and sexual orientation), Mending (a dance that Restores our being as created in the image of God), Bonding (a dance that strengthens our Ties with one another, with other creations and the ecosystem), and Acclaiming (a dance that sustains our Young-looking personality as we praise and worship the Lord). Thus, ZUMBA is a dance to God and with God, a PARTY dance or a dance of celebration with God. Amen.

References
1.       Lord of the Dance. http://celtic-lyrics.com/lyrics/309.html
2.       http://womensfitnessclubs.com/blog/2012/07/17/a-short-history-of-zumba/



[1] Rev. Jeric C. Cortado, SPMCI Acting Dean of the College of Theology, September 19, 2017

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