18 February 2012
DATES TO NOTE:
Tuesday 21 February – Trial class at Chipmunks! Normal Zumba entry fee with up to 2 children playing for free! 9.30am start with Rachael and Carla. Please support this as if the numbers are good we do this class weekly (with a small charge for children should it be ongoing). Great café to hang out in afterwards.
Sunday 4 March – Zumba Family day! We have hired the Tauranga Fish and Dive club, a beautiful location right down on the water. Bring your family, a picnic and drinks and relax with your fellow Zumbateers. Bouncy castle, sausage sizzle for the kids, candy floss & games. Come for as little or as long as you want between 10am-3pm. This is a FREE event for our valued Zumba participants - a thank you from us to you! Address: 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Please note if the weather is bad this event won’t go ahead. If in doubt please check the ‘Zumba Newsletter’ page on our website for an update.
Saturday 24 March – 1.5 hour Masterclass with ‘Cassie Blazer’. 9.30am Greerton Hall. Cassie is a Zumba Jammer from Australia (teaches Zumba instructors) as well as teaching many of her own classes each week. Cassie has a background as a professional dancer and choreographer.
FACEBOOK COMPETITION:
Search 'Zumba Tauranga' from your Facebook page to see details on how to win concession cards. We need 186 more ‘likes’ before the winners are announced!
25 January 2012
BEGINNERS CLASSES START BACK TODAY!Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 5.40-6.25pm (Wednesdays) (new time and changed to the big room with wooden floors)
AND
Greenpark Primary School 5.45-6.30pm (Thursdays)
If you want to encourage a friend along attend any beginners class with them and you will be free.
FACEBOOK COMPETITION:
Search 'Zumba Tauranga' from your facebook page to see details on how to win concession cards.
Monday 30 January - NO classes due to the public holiday
Tuesday 31 Februray - All classes back to normal, including Toning, yay! See our timetable for all details: http://www.rdc.net.nz/zumba-timetables.html
Monday 6 February - NO classes due to the public holiday
Thursday 9 February - NO classes at Greenpark Primary
Sunday 12 February - First Sunday class of 2012. 10.30am Merivale Action Centre. Always here this year, 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month.
Monday 13 February - Rhythmz Dance Co classes start back. The timetable this year includes: hip hop, ballet, jazz, teens only, adults only (contemporary and hip hop), boys only (taught by Teejay), preschoolers. Check out our timetables: http://www.rdc.net.nz/danceclass-timetable.html
Saturday 24 March - Masterclass with international instructor - further details to come
1 January 2012
Happy new year Zumba people!!!!!!!!!
Hope you're all enjoying family and friends and a break from work despite the rain - don't worry the day you go back it will be nothing but blue skies!
Some classes start back on Wed 4th Jan, please see further down for all classes in January. The full timetable starts back on Monday 30th January.
Children at classes
Are very welcome but please ensure they don't get in the way of or distract exercisers - there will most probably be other children at the classes over this holiday period but feel free to bring activities to keep them entertained.
Class changes in 2012
No more Toning classes at Greerton Hall on a Tuesday night.
No more Zumba Gold classes at Greerton Bible Church on a Monday morning. So very sorry to our long term participants of this class, we do hope you are able to come to one of the beginners classes or give a general class a go, we would hate never to see you all again, you have been so lovely, supportive, wonderful and inspiring xx
If any of the changes above leave you with concession cards you can no longer use please feel free to present them to us at any class and we can refund you any unused clicks.
Sincere apologies for any inconvenience or sadness caused for the changes.
Otumoetai Intermediate
We trialled the last Wednesday class outside and have decided we won't be doing that again! It was incredibly hot and hard to keep up the energy so classe will remain indoors from now.
The Special!
For the month of January 2012 only we are offering everyone a concession card for just $50. Only one per person (additional cards purchased in Jan 2012 will be at the regular $60 rate). Cards cannot be purchased for anyone else and must be done in person.
Dear god, my prayer for 2012: A fat bank account and a thin body - please don't mix them up like you did this year!
January Classes:
We will slowly start back in 2012…
Wed 4 January: Otumoetai Intermediate 6-7pm
Sat 7 January: Merivale Action Centre 9.30-10.30am
Mon 9 January: Arataki Com. Centre 6-7pm
Tue 10 January: Greerton Hall 5.45-6.45pm
Wed 11 January: Otumoetai Intermediate 6-7pm
Thu 12 January: Papamoa Sport & Rec 6-7pm
Sat 14 January: Merivale Action Centre 9.30-10.30am
Mon 16 January: Arataki Com. Centre 6-7pm
Tue 17 January: Greerton Hall 5.45-6.45pm
Wed 18 January: Otumoetai Intermediate: 6-7pm
Thur 19 January: Papamoa Sport & Rec 6-7pm
Sat 21 January: Merivale Action Centre 9.30-10.30am
Mon 23 January: Greerton Bible Church 9.30-10.30am No Gold Class
Mon 23 January: Arataki Com. Centre 6-7pm
Mon 23 January: Bethlehem Primary 6-7pm
Tue 24 January: Greerton Hall 5.45-6.45pm
Wed 25 January: Arataki Com. Centre 9.30-10.30am
Wed 25 January: Otumoetai Intermediate 6-7pm
Wed 25 January: Arataki Com. Centre Beginners class 5.30-6.15pm
Thu 26 January: Papamoa Sport & Rec 10-11am
Thu 26 January: Papamoa Sport & Rec 6-7pm
Thu 26 January: Greenpark Primary Beginners class 5.45-6.30pm
Thu 26 January: Greenpark Primary General 6.30-7.30pm
Fri 27 January: Te Puna Hall 9.15am Toning
Fri 27 January: Te Puna Hall 10am General Zumba
Sat 28 January: Merivale Action Centre 9.30-10.30am
If you don’t see a class above, it’s not on in January 2012!
FROM MON 30 JAN ALL MORNING, EVENING AND WEEKEND CLASSES WILL RUN AS PER THE NEW TIMETABLE ON OUR WEBSITE.
See you soon for another great year of Zumba!
19 December 2011
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9 December 2011
ZUMBA PARTY
Thanks to all that came on Saturday to help celebrate 2 years of Zumba, Christmas and life!
Lots of great photos up on 'Zumba Tauranga' Facebook page.
2 HOUR CLASS THIS SUN 11 Dec
Normal entry price. Please bring a can of pet food so we can make a donation to the SPCA for Christmas - we mustn't forget all those unfortunate, unloved animals at this time of the year...
NO SAT BAYFAIR CLASS Tomorrow
Arataki Community Centre is being used for something.
NO MON MORN GREERTON BIBLE Classes
This Monday 12 Dec as there will be no power.
WEDNESDAY OMOKOROA CLASS
Will this coming Wed 14 Dec be at a participants house down the road! How lovely! Bring a plate so we can chow down afterwards. Someone will wait at the hall to give you the address if you don't already know it. Class on Wed 21st will be back at the hall.
Have a lovely weekend - yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeha!
1 December 2011
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17 NOVEMBER 2011
Our apologies everyone, but there will be no Zumba classes this weekend. This includes Friday 6pm at Tauranga Girls College and Saturday at Merivale and the Mount. There were no scheduled classes for Sunday.
This is so that we can have all hands on deck for our show "Shine" at Baycourt Theatre on Saturday 19 November. For those of you who were considering coming to the show (and why wouldn't you?) you had better be fast as the 7pm show has sold out and the 10.30 and 2.30pm shows are selling well. Tickets can be purchsed at Baycourt or on-line at http://ticketdirect.co.nz/ using "Shine" as your search term.
Once again - sorry to those who won't get their fix this weekend
WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2011
Wow, it’s been a long time since your last Zumba newsletter – you must be having withdrawals!
Sunday class this weekend – 10.30am QEYC Memorial Park
Our Dance Schools Annual Performances - Baycourt Sat 19 Nov
That’s next weekend!! ‘Shine’ promises to delight and entertain with a variety of dance styles (including Zumba of course!) with 400 students aged from 2 years of age to 85 years of age! On top of dance we have some fantastic musicians and actors on board and of course there will be a good dose of humour! Please come and see the efforts of our blood, sweat and tears at this live, local event. Tickets are on sale at Baycourt Theatre or online through www.ticketdirect.co.nz and for a family of 4 it’s cheaper than going to the movies! The are 3 performance times – 10.30am, 2.30pm and 7.00pm
Pink Party Fundraiser Class – Fri 24 November Tauranga Girls College Gym 6pm
This is a special fundraiser class for one of our Zumba participants that has suffered from breast cancer and sadly her condition is now terminal. Wendy has never been out of the country or on a plane for that matter and has always wanted to visit Melbourne so we’d love to help make her wish come true. Wendy is only 43 and has dedicated her life to caring for her ill mother. Wendy is unaware of this special fundraiser & has been left off this email distribution so please don’t mention it to her. Please come dressed ridiculously as possible in as much pink as possible and give as generously as possible. Bring friends and family to support the cause.
Zumba participants performing at Baycourt
Important – please note there will be a practise this Sat morning after Merivale class as per usual but NO practise at the Mount in the afternoon as we had said there would be. Sorry for the confusion, please notify your friends performing of the change as they may not receive this newsletter. Bring the clothing you intend to wear so Teejay and Tarryn can check it.
Omokoroa Class News
We will be trialling Saturday morning classes in December to gauge interest for next year. December classes 9.30-10.30am on the 3rd, 1th and the 17th and instructed by the energetic, charismatic Rachael!
2 year Zumba Party/Christmas Party – Sat 3 Dec, When: Saturday 3rd December 7pm til late
Where: Armazem bar & restaurant, 305 Maunganui Road, Mount
Kick off your sneakers and leave your Zumba gears at home! Get dressed up and come and celebrate with us!
This will be a FUN filled night with entertainment from your fellow Zumba participants (and instructors of course!)
Please let us know if you will be kind enough to share something with us – don’t be shy, come forth!
No charge for this event and partners welcome.
Beginners classes are here!!!
Forward this email onto your friends that you know are really keen to start Zumba-ing but have been a bit scared. See our timetable for further details http://www.rdc.net.nz/zumba-timetables.html
Concession Cards
Please write your name and number on the back of them when you buy them, that way you have a good chance of a kind person handing it in if you lose it. Please note we are not responsible for lost cards and will not replace it if you lose it.
Toning at Greerton Hall on Tues…
Is not looking good! Numbers are still small, we will give it another 2 weeks before deciding whether it will continue.
Merivale Classes
On Saturday a participant had their keys taken from the hall and their car broken into. Please be viligent and take care of your belongings and use the carpark on the school courts. To do this drive into the schoo grounds on the RIGHT hand side of the roundabout then head straight ahead onto the courts.
Sunday Classes
Not many left this year!!! Just the following: Sun 13 Nov QEYC and Sun 11 Dec at Merivale Action Centre which is a special end of year 2 hour class.
Mount Zumba
Please familiarise yourself with all the classes and venues:
Mondays 5.15pm-5.55pm: Arataki Community Centre TONING!!
Mondays 6.00-7.00pm: Arataki Community Centre
Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am Arataki Community Centre
Wednesdays 6.00-6.45pm Arataki Community Centre BEGINNERS!!
Saturdays 9.30-10.30am 14B Hocking Street
Click below for venue maps:
Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way
Dates to note:
Mon 14 Nov – Our Zumba team are on TV on Good Morning this week
Sat 19 Nov – No classes on at Merivale or Mount today, we are busy with the shows
Sat 19 Nov – Rhythmz Dance Co shows on at Baycourt
Sat 3 Dec – Our 2 year/Christmas party at Armazem
Bye bye everybody!!
WEDNESDAY 6 OCTOBER 2011
School Holidays
All Zumba classes run as per usual during school holidays. Children are welcome to attend but please ensure they are well occupied with activities etc.
Beginners' classes are here!!!
Beginners' classes this week are FREE!!! See details below.
Class Changes
Monday night Toning at Bethlehem Primary. No more toning classes at Beth Primary.
Monday night Toning at the Mount. New class!!! 5.15pm every Monday before the regular class at the Arataki Community Centre.
Wednesday night BEGINNERS class at the Mount. New Class. Starts this Wed 5 Oct 6pm at the Arataki Community Centre. The first class this Wed is FREE!!! These are designed for participants new to Zumba or for those that have recently joined our classes but are having a bit of trouble or have questions to ask. The moves will be completely broken down and terminology and cueing etc familiarised. Questions are encouraged and there will be plenty of time for repetition. These classes are 45 mins in length and cost the same as Toning - $5 casual or $40 for a concession of 10. Please pass it on to all you know who have shown some interest or even possibly come along in the past and found it a bit fast.
Thursday night Toning at Greenpark Primary has ended and this week is being replaced by a beginner’s class. 5.45pm-6.30pm.
The first class this Thu 6 Oct is FREE!!! These are designed for participants new to Zumba or for those that have recently joined our classes but are having a bit of trouble or have questions to ask. The moves will be completely broken down and terminology, cueing etc familiarised. Questions are encouraged and there will be plenty of time for repetition. These classes are 45 mins in length and cost the same as Toning - $5 casual or $40 for a concession of 10. Please pass it on to all you know who have shown some interest or even possibly come along in the past and found it a bit fast.
The regular class from 6.30-7.30pm is on as per usual.
Sunday Class
This Sun 9 October. Memorial Hall, QEYC, 10.30am.
Mount Zumba
Please familiarise yourself with all the classes and venues:
Mondays 5.15pm-5.55pm: Arataki Community Centre TONING!!
Mondays 6.00-7.00pm: Arataki Community Centre
Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am Arataki Community Centre
Wednesdays 6.00-6.45pm Arataki Community Centre BEGINNERS!!
Saturdays 9.30-10.30am 14B Hocking Street
Click below for venue maps:
Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way
Fundraising for mental health awareness
Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place between 10-16 October and is celebrating the five winning ways to wellbeing; connect, give, take notice, learn and be active, all of which are also elements of Zumba fitness classes.
Next week over 70 ZumbaHappiness classes will be taking place nationwide with more than 1000 people participating.
Funds raised will provide free information and support for people with experience of mental illness. Mental Health Foundation work includes: depression awareness and suicide prevention information, mentally healthy workplaces, programmes to counter stigma & discrimination, mental health promotion, and more. Through their programmes, website and social media they reach over 10,000 people a month.
Next Tuesday 11 Oct Zumba Tauranga will donate a percentage of profits from the classes at Greerton Hall to the Mental Health Foundation. There will also be a collection box available if you wish to make a donation. Please see www.mentalhealth.org.nz for further info. Brochures and pamphlets will be available on the night.
Breast Cancer Action Month
It's Breast Cancer Action Month and Friday 14th October is the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation's Pink Ribbon Appeal day. Volunteers will be out in force collecting for the charity's work in awareness, education and research.
This year they are short on volunteers to help collect in Mount Maunganui, Bayfair & Papamoa.
To volunteer as a collector for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal on Friday 14 October 2011 please contact Kate Riches on 021 741 103 or 07 572 7391 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Labour weekend in October
We would usually have a class on Sun 23 Oct but as it is labour weekend and most of you will be away or in your garden we too are going to go away or get in our garden! So! Classes that weekend will be as follows:
Fri 21 Oct: On
Sat 22 Oct: On
Sun 23 Oct: Off
Mon 24 Oct: Off
Dates to note:
Sun 9 Oct – Sun class at QEYC
Mon 10 Oct – Our dance holiday programme for kids starts for 2 weeks
Sun 23 Oct – No class
Mon 24 Oct – No classes, public holiday
Mon 14 Nov – On Good Morning this week
Sat 19 Nov – Rhythmz Dance Co shows on at Baycourt – ‘Shine’
Keep an eye out for Zumba Tauranga's 2nd year party coming soon!
SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 2011
Mount Venues update
This is a good thing but another change sorry! Wednesday mornings will now NEVER be at Mount Sports Centre as we have managed to get in to the Arataki Community Centre on Wed mornings! This is great news as it’s a great brand new venue.
PLEASE tell all as our first Wed morning class at Mount Sports Centre was due to start this coming Wed 5 Oct but won’t be at all. Wed 5 Oct and all Wednesdays from now on will be at the Arataki Community Centre, 9.30am.
Mondays 5.15pm-5.55pm: Arataki Community Centre TONING!! New!!
Mondays 6.00-7.00pm: Arataki Community Centre
Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am Arataki Community Centre – change of venue!!
Wednesdays 6.00-6.45pm Arataki Community Centre BEGINNERS!! New!!
Saturdays 9.30-10.30am 14B Hocking Street
Click below for venue maps:
Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way
Flash Mob
What an awesome turn out last Sunday! Thank you for coming and being the fun loving people that you are! See newspaper articles about it here:
Beginners classes are here!!!
Classes this week are FREE!!! See details below.
Class Changes
Monday night Toning at Bethlehem Primary. This Mon 3 Oct will be the last. There is now toning at Mount on a Mon night, Tues night Greerton and Wed night in Otumoetai. If you are attend any of these classes please chat to us to discuss other options if you have a toning card you can no longer use.
Monday night Toning at the Mount. New class!!! Starts this Mon 3 Oct 5.15pm at the Arataki Community Centre.
Wednesday morning Mount classes will now be at the Arataki Community Centre.
Wednesday night BEGINNERS class at the Mount. New Class. Starts this Wed 5 Oct 6pm at the Arataki Community Centre. The first class this Wed is FREE!!! These are designed for participants new to Zumba or for those that have recently joined classes & would be keen for a bit of guidance or have questions to ask. The moves will be completely broken down and terminology and cueing etc familiarised. Questions are encouraged and there will be plenty of time for repetition. These classes are 45 mins in length and cost the same as Toning - $5 casual or $40 for a concession of 10. Please pass it on to all you know who have shown some interest or even possibly come along in the past and found it a bit fast.
Thursday night Toning at Greenpark Primary has ended and this week is being replaced by a beginner’s class. 5.45pm-6.30pm.
The first class this Thu 6 Oct is FREE!!! These are designed for participants new to Zumba or for those that have recently joined our classes but would be keen for a bit of guidance or have questions to ask. The moves will be completely broken down and terminology, cueing etc familiarised. Questions are encouraged and there will be plenty of time for repetition. These classes are 45 mins in length and cost the same as Toning - $5 casual or $40 for a concession of 10. Please pass it on to all you know who have shown some interest or even possibly come along in the past and found it a bit fast.
The regular Zumba class from 6.30-7.30pm is on as per usual.
Sunday Class
This Sun 9 October. Memorial Hall, QEYC, 10.30am.
Omokoroa
No class at Omokoroa this Wed 5 October.
Labour weekend
We would usually have a class on Sun 23 Oct but as it is labour weekend and most of you will be away or in your garden we too are going to go away or get in our garden! So! Classes that weekend will be as follows:
Fri 21 Oct: On
Sat 22 Oct: On
Sun 23 Oct: Off
Mon 24 Oct: Off
There you go Becky, now you can plan your month ahead!
Sponsors for 'Shine' @ BaycourtOur dance school, Rhythmz Dance Co has its annual shows coming up at Baycourt in November. With over 500 Hip Hop, Ballet and Contemporary dancers from Tauranga, Papamoa and Mount Maunganui the shows promise to charm and entertain.
To help with associated costs we are now looking for sponsors. If your company or workplace would like to be associated with Rhythmz Dance Co and our upcoming dance productions (named ‘Shine’) and feature in the programmes and advertising posters, on our website and in any advertising we do leading up to the shows on Nov 19th; please email:
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Having sponsorship will allow our shows, costumes, props and lighting & effects to be even more spectacular than last year!
Dates to note:
Wed 5 Oct – no class at OmokoroaSun 9 Oct – Sun class at QEYC
SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2011
Weather looks good, see you in the square at 12!
FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
Flash Mob – Sat 24 Sep, Greerton cherry blossom festival (tomorrow!)
If the weather isn’t looking good tomorrow morning check out the Zumba Newsletter page on our website and we’ll let you know if it’s still on. If it is meet in the Greerton town square opposite Greerton Primary School on Chadwick Rd at 12pm. Our instructors will be doing a 10 minute demo, we will thank everyone for watching and then the music will start up and someone in the audience will start the flash mob. Gradually join in and at the end just collect your gatherings and walk off as though nothing just happened – no clapping, gathering or chatting. Come ‘incognito’, no zumba gear just your everyday clothing.
If you are keen we are meeting at ‘Greers’ for a get together straight afterwards – food and drinks available there and children welcome. The address at Greers is 1334 Cameron Rd, just around the corner. The more the merrier for this fun event and don’t worry if you don’t know the routine, plenty of people to copy and just there for a laugh!
Further details of the Cherry Blossom Festival can be found here: www.greertonvillage.org.nz
Daylight Savings this weekend
Put your clock forward an hour on Saturday night. Then we'll see you at class Sun morning!
Sunday Class
Memorial Hall, QEYC, 10.30am. Be sure to put your clocks forward the night before so you arrive at this class at the right time.
Mount Zumba
Here’s where we’re at!
One more week at Freedom Centre on Monday and one more week at Mount Senior Citizens hall on Wednesday.
Then on Mondays we are moving to the new Arataki Community Centre where there will be a TONING class first – yippee!
On Wednesdays we are moving to the Mount Sports Centre.
We are booked in at these venues long term so there shouldn’t be any changes for some time – phew!!!
No changes to the Saturday classes at this stage.
Mondays 6.15-7.15pm: Freedom Centre 36d MacDonald St (26 Sep)
Mondays 5.15pm-5.55pm: Arataki Community Centre (from 3 Oct) TONING!! New!!
6.00-7.00pm: Arataki Community Centre (ongoing from 3 Oct)
Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am Mount Senior Citizens hall (28 Sep)
Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am Mount Sports Centre (ongoing from Oct 5th)
Saturdays 9.30-10.30am 14B Hocking Street
Click below for venue maps:
Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd
Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way
Mount Sports Centre, corner of Maunganui Rd & Hull Rd
Sponsors for our upcoming shows at Baycourt
Our dance school, Rhythmz Dance Co has its annual shows coming up at Baycourt in November. With over 500 Hip Hop, Ballet and Contemporary dancers from Tauranga, Papamoa and Mount Maunganui the shows promise to charm and entertain.
To help with associated costs we are now looking for sponsors. If your company or workplace would like to be associated with Rhythmz Dance Co and our upcoming dance productions (named ‘Shine’) and feature in the programmes and advertising posters, on our website and in any advertising we do leading up to the shows on Nov 19, please email:
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Having sponsorship will allow our shows, costumes, props and lighting & effects to be even more spectacular than last year!
Dates to note:
Saturday 24 September – Keep this day free at 12pm in Greerton for something special (top secret!). Will only take 7 minutes! Details to follow at classes.
Sunday 25 September – 1 hour Sunday classes
Wednesday 5 October – No class at Omokoroa Settlers hall
BYE BYE !!!
15 SEPTEMBER 2011
Two hour class
Well done to all that braved the 2 hour class on Sunday. What a fab turnout, are you fit or what!
Thank you....
Tarryn, Rachael & Lisa for covering for Teejay and I whilst we were away for a week. We were in China for work/holiday. It was an incredible experience but it’s always so nice to get back to our beautiful, clean, safe, relaxed wee town – we are all so lucky!
Mount Zumba
As our luck at the Mount goes we were double booked on a Monday night at the Mt Senior Citz hall with a group that have been using it for 2 years. So we are on the move again! On Mon 19 & 26 Sep we will be back at our old venue at 36d MacDonald St for 2 weeks only. These classes will start at 6.15pm. From 3 Oct onwards we will be at the new Arataki Community Centre, on the corner of Zambuk Way, off Grenada Street & next to Baywave. SO......
Mondays 6.15-7.15pm: Freedom Centre 36d MacDonald St (19 & 26 Sep)
Mondays 6.00-7.00pm: Arataki Community Centre (from 3 October)
Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am Mount Senior Citizens hall
Saturdays 9.30-10.30am 14B Hocking Street
Click below for venue maps:
Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd
Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way
Ideally we would have a permanent venue with all 3 Mount classes at them but none of the above can accommodate us on a Mon night and Wed & Sat mornings.
As you know Mount venues are hard to come by. We have moved so often and it’s becoming quite a headache!
If anyone knows of a venue we would love to hear from you. We don’t need a full term lease as we are only there a few hours a week. The venue needs to be fairly large to cope with energetic exercisers! Something like a hangar or large warehouse with a decent floor surface would be great. We are happy to work in with an existing business if possible. Call us!
This Sunday....
18th September we will be holding a free ½ hour Zumba class as part of the rugby world cup’s REAL TAURANGA festival, on the strand carpark at 10.30am. You will see a big marquee and stage, that’s where we’ll be, come and join us!
Bethlehem this coming Monday 19 Sep
No classes due to the hall being used by the school. Come to the Mount instead! 6.15pm start at 36d MacDonald St – a huge venue to accommodate the 2 classes!
Dates to note:
Sunday 18 September – Free ½ hour Zumba class as part of the rugby world cup’s REAL TAURANGA festival, on the strand 10.30am
Monday 19 September – NO Zumba classes at Bethlehem Primary due to the hall being used for an art exhibition
Saturday 24 September – Keep this day free at 12pm in Greerton for something special (top secret!). Will only take 7 minutes! Details to follow at classes.
Sunday 25 September – 1 hour Sunday class
7 September 2011
Two hour class this Sunday
11 September 10.30 am - 12.30 pm– QEYC Memorial Hall at Memorial park, corner of 11th Ave & Devonport Rd. Definitely not Sat 10th as previously advertised. This is a great opportunity to test your fitness or kick start your spring fitness regime (you do have a spring fitness regime don’t you?!?!?!?). This class is the cost of a regular one hour Zumba class so an absolute bargain and not to be missed!!!
Please note the change of venue for Sundays, no longer at Merivale Action Centre.
Friday toning at Te Puna
Teejay is unable to take this class this week (Fri 9 Sep) so Rachael will be doing a regular Zumba class during toning (9.15am-10.50am) as she isn’t qualified to teach toning (yet!). The regular Zumba class will be on at 10.00am as per usual. So great news if you love Zumba – go for a double class! Sorry for any inconvenience.
Mount Zumba
All classes are now on at their regular time:
Monday 6-7pm Mount Senior Citizens hall
Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am Mount Senior Citizens hall
Saturdays 9.30-10.30am 14B Hocking Street
Click below for venue maps:
Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd
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Toning class changes
As of Mon 29 August there were some changes to toning. There are now separate toning concession cards that cost $40 for 10 toning sessions (with no senior or student concession prices). A casual toning session will be $5. This is a $1 increase for a 40 minute class which we have had to do to cover costs for these classes. We hope you agree it’s still great value.
We will honour any current cards you have used for toning.
Children at the Zumba classes
Children are welcome to attend the classes with parents but please ensure they have activities to keep them entertained and that they don’t get in the way of or disturb other participants.
Art Classes
The first session is free and additional information will be given to those who arekeen to do the whole program or just certain parts of the program, so you choose what parts appeal to you most. The total cost of the six 2 hour classes is $45 per person. For More information please contact Moana at Freedom Centre on 5744266 or email
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Dates to note:
Sunday 11 September – 2 Hour class, QEYC Memorial Park. Definitely not Sat 10th as previously advertised. Please note the change of venue for Sundays, no longer at Merivale Action Centre.
Sunday 18 September – Free ½ hour Zumba class as part of the rugby world cup’s REAL TAURANGA festival, on the strand 10.30am
Monday 19 September – NO Zumba classes at Bethlehem Primary due to the hall being used for an art exhibition
Saturday 24 September – Keep this day free at 12pm for something special (top secret!). Will only take 7 minutes! Details to follow at classes.
Sunday 25 September – 1 hour Sunday class
FRIDAY 26 AUGUST
Mount Zumba Venue - Important Notice!!!!!
Mosiac Church is moving out of their current Newton St venue this weekend so we too are on the move - again! From this Mon 29 Aug on Mondays and Wednesdays we will be at:
Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. It is near Harcourts & Baywatch Motor Inn (on the same side).
Classes here will start 15 mins later than usual for the first week (or so) until everyone is aware of the change. We will have someone directing traffic from Newton St to the Senior Citizens hall for the first week just in case you forget or don’t get this message in time.
PLEASE tell all you know of this change as they may not receive this newsletter in time for Monday’s class.
Saturday mornings are still at 14B Hocking Street, 9.30am.
Click below for maps:
Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd
So very sorry for the short notice!
TONING Class changes
As of this coming Mon 29 August there will be separate toning concession cards that cost $40 for 10 toning sessions (with no senior or student concession prices). A casual toning session will be $5. This is a $1 increase for a 40 minute class which we have had to do to cover costs for these classes. We hope you agree it’s still great value.
We will honour any current cards you have used for toning.
Emm Koteka Wiki
Thanks to all that came to this master class on Sunday and got a great workout! Emm hopes to come back again when they are next in New Zealand. Very proud of all our male participants for getting up on the big bad stage!
Children at the Zumba classes
Children are welcome to attend the classes with parents but please ensure they have activities to keep them entertained and that they don’t get in the way of or disturb other participants.
Heart Art
The Freedom Centre on MacDonald St (our old Mt venue) are starting art classes for adults. These can be really therapeutic and a great way to express yourself and forget your woes (for a while anyway!).
Classes start Wed 31 Aug 12.30-2.30pm, every Wed over 6 weeks. Art materials are supplied. The first session is free and additional information will be given to those who are keen to do the whole program or just certain parts of the program, so you choose what parts appeal to you most. The total cost of the six 2 hour classes is $45 per person. For More information please contact Moana at Freedom Centre on 5744266 or email
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Dates to note:
Sunday 28 August – No Sunday class even though it’s the 4th Sun of the month as we will be in Wellington for Good Morning
Monday 29 August – On Good Morning again all week this week
Saturday 3 September – Father’s day weekend – bring your dad for free to either Mount or Merivale classes
Sunday 11 September – 2 Hour class, QEYC Memorial Park. Definitely not Sat 10th as previously advertised
ENJOY YOUR SUNNY WEEKEND!
WEDNESDAY 17 AUGUST
Sunday 21st August - Masterclass with Emm Koteka Wiki. Tickets are on sale now from any of Teejay, Carla or Tarryn’s classes. $12 presale from us or $15 on the door. QEYC Memorial Park 10.30am-12 noon. This is going to be a fabulous high energy class from a top instructor. A little about Emm at the end of the newsletter.Donna’s leaving.....
Our lovely instructor Donna is moving to Perth L. She is having a going away party at World’s End bar & cafe, Fraser Cove, this Friday 19th August from 7.30pm. Please come and join us for her farewell. Donna’s last class at Papamoa will be Tue 16 August. On Tues 23 August Donna will join us on stage at Greerton Hall for the last time......
Papamoa Tuesday night Zumba
Are no longer on. Thursday morning and evening classes with Teejay continue as per usual.
Riding for the disabled fundraiser
Thank you to all that came to the fundraiser for Riding for the disabled. Together we raised $325.
Mount Zumba venues
Just in case you missed it we have changed venues at the Mount. On Monday nights and Wednesday morning classes will be at Mosiac Church, 37 Newton Street. On Saturday mornings class will be at 14B Hocking Street. Click below for maps:
All Mount classes are now on at their regular times.
If you have children attend our Rhythmz Dance Co dance classes at the Mount, they will all be held at the hocking street venue from now on.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Dates to note:
Friday 19 August – Donna’s farewell get together, World’s End, Fraser Cove.
Sunday 21st August - Masterclass with Emm Koteka Wiki. Tickets are on sale now from any of Teejay or Carla’s classes. $12 presale from us or $15 on the door. QEYC Memorial Park 10.30am-12 noon. This is going to be a fabulous high energy class from a top instructor. A little about Emm at the end of the newsletter.
Wednesday 24 August – Mon Zumba Gold participants display at St John’s Church
Thursday 25 August – No morning class at Papamoa Sport & Rec Centre. Evening class on as per usual.
Sunday 28 August – No Sunday class even though it’s the 4th Sun of the month as we will be in Wellington for Good Morning.
Monday 29 August – On Good Morning again all week this week
Saturday 3 September – Father’s day weekend – bring your dad for free to either Mount or Merivale classes
Sunday 11 September – 2 Hour class, QEYC Memorial Park. Definitely not Sat 10th as previously advertised.
Em Koteka Wiki
I met Emm at the Zumba Instructors Convention in Orlando last year. Emm was a charismatic, energetic, fun loving, real person with an awesome laugh. I’m sure her master class here in Tauranga will be a fast paced energetic one. Let’s show her what little old Tauranga is made of! - Carla
Born in the Cook Islands, Koteka-Wiki grew up speaking the native Maori language. Before moving to New Zealand in 2005, Koteka-Wiki spent 16 years travelling all over the world with her kiwi husband Pae Wiki (who works for the U.N. as Chief Security Coordinator for East Africa) and their three daughters. In each of the countries where her husband’s work took them (including Israel, Southern Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Croatia, Cambodia and Kenya) Koteka-Wiki taught fitness and dancing classes. She attributes her passion and dedication to fitness and dance as the result of growing up in a French Tahitian /German /Polynesian family surrounded by athletes, dancers, singers and performers.
In 2007 while living in Westport and largely devoting her time to being a stay-at-home mum, Koteka-Wiki first heard of Zumba. The dance element is what originally drew Koteka-Wiki to Zumba.
Koteka-Wiki devotes much time fundraising for breast cancer awareness and cure having witnessed the disease first hand in her family. Her mother’s youngest sister died from the disease 4 years ago at the age of 54. Currently both her uncle’s wife and her father’s second wife are undergoing treatment for breast cancer while another aunt continues to recover from a double mastectomy last year. Many members of Koteka-Wikis Zumba classes have also undergone personal battles with breast cancer. Since the nature of Zumba is to promote a positive, uplifting and healthy lifestyle Emm wants to bring the same positive, uplifting and healthy lifestyle to breast cancer survivors who need various resources, adequate education and the tools to live a healthy life. Lack of exercise, good nutrition and medical help for a breast cancer survivor can lead to recurrence, depression and other diseases.
Currently, Koteka-Wiki is working on a proposal to provide breast cancer survivors with Zumba lessons free of cost. She feels that it is important that not only breast cancer research be addressed but follow-up support for survivors as well.
As a female and mother of three daughters, having lost a fourth in infancy to meningitis due to lack of proper medical treatment in the Cook Islands, Koteka-Wiki is concerned with the future. Her hope is that there will be a cure before her daughters ever confront the disease. She is dedicated to doing whatever she can to raise awareness and support. Koteka-Wiki, is part of the all volunteer-run SPINODYSSEY/ZUMBA® team which donates 100% of all pledges from the event to breast cancer causes.
Emm now runs her own dance/fitness studio in New York, USA.
THURSDAY 11 AUGUST
Donna’s leaving.....
Our lovely instructor Donna is moving to Perth L. She is having a going away party at World’s End bar & cafe, Fraser Cove, Friday 19th August from 7.30pm. Please come and join us for her farewell. Donna’s last class at Papamoa will be Tue 16 August. On Tues 23 August Donna will join us on stage at Greerton Hall for the last time......
Mount Update
Just in case you missed it we have changed venues at the Mount. On Monday nights and Wednesday morning classes will be at Mosiac Church, 37 Newton Street. On Saturday mornings class will be at 14B Hocking Street. Click below for maps:
This Sat 13 August class will start at 9.45am to allow those that trying to find the venue for the first time time to get there.
All Mount classes will start at their normal times as of next week, Mon 14 August.
If you have children attend our Rhythmz Dance Co dance classes at the Mount, they will all be held at the hocking street venue from now on.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Papamoa Tuesday night Zumba
The last class will be Tues 16 August. Thursday night and Thursday morning classes with Teejay continue as per usual.
Dates to note:
Saturday 13 August – Fundraiser class for Riding for the disabled. Entry by donation only with all proceeds going to this excellent organisation. 9.30am Merivale Action Centre. Please note our MOUNT class is still on as per usual at our new Saturday venue – 14B Hocking Street (starting at 9.45am this Sat only to allow those that don’t know about the new venue the chance to get there).
Sunday 14 August – Sunday class at Merivale Action Centre 10.30am – 1 hour class.
Friday 19 August – Donna’s farewell get together, World’s End, Fraser Cove.
Sunday 21st August - Masterclass with Emm Koteka Wiki. Tickets are on sale now from any of Teejay or Carla’s classes. $12 presale from us or $15 on the door. QEYC Memorial Park 10.30am-12 noon. This is going to be a fabulous high energy class from a top instructor. A little about Emm at the end of the newsletter.
Wednesday 24 August – Mon Zumba Gold participants display at St John’s Church.
Thursday 25 August – No morning class at Papamoa Sport & Rec Centre. Evening class on as per usual.
Sunday 28 August – No Sunday class even though it’s the 4th Sun of the month as we will be in Wellington for Good Morning.
Monday 29 August – On Good Morning again all week this week
Saturday 3 September – Father’s day weekend – bring your dad for free to either Mount or Merivale classes
Sunday 11 September – 2 Hour class, QEYC Memorial Park. Definitely not Sat 10th as previously advertised.
Em Koteka Wiki
I met Emm at the Zumba Instructors Convention in Orlando last year. Emm was a charismatic, energetic, fun loving, real person with an awesome laugh. I’m sure her master class here in Tauranga will be a fast paced energetic one. Let’s show her what little old Tauranga is made of! - Carla
Born in the Cook Islands, Koteka-Wiki grew up speaking the native Maori language. Before moving to New Zealand in 2005, Koteka-Wiki spent 16 years travelling all over the world with her kiwi husband Pae Wiki (who works for the U.N. as Chief Security Coordinator for East Africa) and their three daughters. In each of the countries where her husband’s work took them (including Israel, Southern Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Croatia, Cambodia and Kenya) Koteka-Wiki taught fitness and dancing classes. She attributes her passion and dedication to fitness and dance as the result of growing up in a French Tahitian /German /Polynesian family surrounded by athletes, dancers, singers and performers.
In 2007 while living in Westport and largely devoting her time to being a stay-at-home mum, Koteka-Wiki first heard of Zumba. The dance element is what originally drew Koteka-Wiki to Zumba.
Koteka-Wiki devotes much time fundraising for breast cancer awareness and cure having witnessed the disease first hand in her family. Her mother’s youngest sister died from the disease 4 years ago at the age of 54. Currently both her uncle’s wife and her father’s second wife are undergoing treatment for breast cancer while another aunt continues to recover from a double mastectomy last year. Many members of Koteka-Wikis Zumba classes have also undergone personal battles with breast cancer. Since the nature of Zumba is to promote a positive, uplifting and healthy lifestyle Emm wants to bring the same positive, uplifting and healthy lifestyle to breast cancer survivors who need various resources, adequate education and the tools to live a healthy life. Lack of exercise, good nutrition and medical help for a breast cancer survivor can lead to recurrence, depression and other diseases.
Currently, Koteka-Wiki is working on a proposal to provide breast cancer survivors with Zumba lessons free of cost. She feels that it is important that not only breast cancer research be addressed but follow-up support for survivors as well.
As a female and mother of three daughters, having lost a fourth in infancy to meningitis due to lack of proper medical treatment in the Cook Islands, Koteka-Wiki is concerned with the future. Her hope is that there will be a cure before her daughters ever confront the disease. She is dedicated to doing whatever she can to raise awareness and support. Koteka-Wiki, is part of the all volunteer-run SPINODYSSEY/ZUMBA® team which donates 100% of all pledges from the event to breast cancer causes.
Emm now runs her own dance/fitness studio in New York, USA.
Kids Dance Classes – Rhythmz Dance Co
We have 37 dance classes per week including preschool classes, hip hop, ballet, contemporary/lyrical, jazz, teens only and adult classes. Our classes are available at the Mount, Papamoa and Gate Pa, Tauranga. We also teach in 13 primary schools With the emphasis on fun and the most competitive prices in town what are you waiting for! Our annual dance shows at Baycourt are coming up in November which is an incredible experience for all involved. Check out our timetables for further details & enrol easily online – www.rdc.net.nz Classes start back the week beginning Mon 8th August.
Lost Property
If you lose something please ask Teejay to check the back of the Zumba van. We have an awesome collection of drink bottles and jumpers and will soon have to have a car boot sale to clear it all! That or you will see us walking around in your clothing drinking out of your fancy drink bottles!
Concession Cards
Please write your contact details on the back of your card at the time of purchase so we can have it returned to you if you lose it.
Facebook
Join us on Facebook. Simply search ‘Zumba Tauranga’ and click on the 'like' button. This is a good way for us to keep you update with events.
Friday 5 August
IMPORTANT MOUNT VENUE CHANGES
Saturday morning Zumba classes will be at our 14B Hocking Street venue starting from tomorrow Sat 6 August. This is a great, close to new venue with ample parking.
Monday nights and Wednesday morning Zumba classes will be at Mount Mosiac Church, 37 Newton Street, Mount. This is an excellent venue with ample parking and a cafe they are looking to open especially for you cafe addicts after a Wednesday morning class!
These classes start here this coming Monday 8 August and Wednesday 10 August.
All classes at the above venues will start 15 mins later for a week or two to give those that have gone to our old venue on McDonald St the time to get there. We will have someone at McDonald St directing you to the new venues if you happen to forget.
If you have children attend our Rhythmz Dance Co dance classes at the Mount, they will all be held at the Hocking street venue from now on.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Click on the below addresses for Google maps of the new venues:
Please let all your Zumba friends know of the changes just in case they don't receive this message.
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO SUNDAY CLASS THIS WEEKEND (Sun 7 August)
Have a great weekend - hip hip hooray!!!
Wednesday 3 August
Attention to dates is a failing of mine, there are just so darn many of them, like 365 each year, and 3650 every 10 years! So easy to get confused! So easy to forget birthdays and anniversaries!
So!!! no Sunday class this week as it doesn't fall on the 2nd or 4th of the month as we have been consistently doing for some time. There are exceptions now and again though, like the masterclass coming up with Emm Koteka Wiki from New York on Sun 21 August (the 3rd Sun of the month!). Confused? Me too!! Just don't turn up this Sunday alright?!?!?! Next Sunday will be fine.
MOUNT VENUE
We had our first trial this morning at Hocking Street and unfortunately for Monday nights and Wednesday mornings it's just not going to be big enough. For Saturday morning classes which are much smaller 14B Hocking Street will be fine and will start there this Sat 6th August.
For Monday nights and Wednesay mornings we will get the details of the new venue to you as soon as possible. Sincere apologies for any inconvenience, we know it's a pain and hope to get it all sorted asap.
Just a reminder that we will be starting all Mount classes 15 minutes late for the next week or so until everyone is aware of the new changes. We will have someone at our old MacDonald St venue pointing you in the right direction should you forget.
SUNDAY 31 JULY
Mount Update
This Monday 1 August from 6-7pm we will have our last class at our current MacDonald Street venue. Then from Wed 3 August we will be in a new venue at the Mount – 14B Hocking Street which is just a couple of minutes away from MacDonald Street. Hocking Street is off Hewletts Road. It’s a bit of a nuisance to get to because of the concrete median strip on Hewletts Road so depending on which way you come from you may need to do a U turn at the lights at Waimarie Street. Please see this google map for further details:
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
The sign for Hocking Street is easily missed so please allow yourself extra time to find us the first time you come. Keep an eye out for our red Zumba flag. Heaps of parking onsite and an unused cafe which we are allowed to use to continue the Wednesday and Saturday morning coffee ritual!!
Wednesday 3rd, Saturday 6th and Mon 8th of August classes here will start 15 minutes later than usual to give people that may have gone to the MacDonald St venue the time to get there.
Please let anyone you know that attends the Mount classes about this change.
Dates to note:
Monday 1 August – Last class at our current Mount venue at MacDonald St
Wednesday 3 August – First class at our new Mount venue – 14B Hocking Street, Mount Maunganui (see above for further details and map).
Sunday 7 August – Sunday class at Merivale Action Centre 10.30am – 1 hour class.
Saturday 13 August – Fundraiser class for Riding for the disabled.
Sunday 21st August - Masterclass with Emm Koteka Wiki. Time and Venue to be confirmed. Tickets will go on sale soon for this one and a half hour master class. See below for a little about Emm.
Monday 29 August – Our team of instructors are back on Good Morning this week sharing Zumba with New Zealand.
Saturday 10 September – 2 hour class
Em Koteka Wiki
I met Emm at the Zumba Instructors Convention in Orlando last year. Emm was a charismatic, energetic, fun loving, real person with an awesome laugh. I’m sure her master class here in Tauranga will be a fast paced energetic one. Let’s show her what little old Tauranga is made of! - Carla
Born in the Cook Islands, Koteka-Wiki grew up speaking the native Maori language. Before moving to New Zealand in 2005, Koteka-Wiki spent 16 years travelling all over the world with her kiwi husband Pae Wiki (who works for the U.N. as Chief Security Coordinator for East Africa) and their three daughters. In each of the countries where her husband’s work took them (including Israel, Southern Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Croatia, Cambodia and Kenya) Koteka-Wiki taught fitness and dancing classes. She attributes her passion and dedication to fitness and dance as the result of growing up in a French Tahitian /German /Polynesian family surrounded by athletes, dancers, singers and performers.
In 2007 while living in Westport and largely devoting her time to being a stay-at-home mum, Koteka-Wiki first heard of Zumba. The dance element is what originally drew Koteka-Wiki to Zumba.
Koteka-Wiki devotes much time fundraising for breast cancer awareness and cure having witnessed the disease first hand in her family. Her mother’s youngest sister died from the disease 4 years ago at the age of 54. Currently both her uncle’s wife and her father’s second wife are undergoing treatment for breast cancer while another aunt continues to recover from a double mastectomy last year. Many members of Koteka-Wikis Zumba classes have also undergone personal battles with breast cancer. Since the nature of Zumba is to promote a positive, uplifting and healthy lifestyle Emm wants to bring the same positive, uplifting and healthy lifestyle to breast cancer survivors who need various resources, adequate education and the tools to live a healthy life. Lack of exercise, good nutrition and medical help for a breast cancer survivor can lead to recurrence, depression and other diseases.
Currently, Koteka-Wiki is working on a proposal to provide breast cancer survivors with Zumba lessons free of cost. She feels that it is important that not only breast cancer research be addressed but follow-up support for survivors as well.
As a female and mother of three daughters, having lost a fourth in infancy to meningitis due to lack of proper medical treatment in the Cook Islands, Koteka-Wiki is concerned with the future. Her hope is that there will be a cure before her daughters ever confront the disease. She is dedicated to doing whatever she can to raise awareness and support. Koteka-Wiki, is part of the all volunteer-run SPINODYSSEY/ZUMBA® team which donates 100% of all pledges from the event to breast cancer causes.
Emm now runs her own dance/fitness studio in New York, USA.
Kids Dance Classes – Rhythmz Dance Co
We have 37 dance classes per week including preschool classes, hip hop, ballet, contemporary/lyrical, jazz, teens only and adult classes. Our classes are available at the Mount, Papamoa and Gate Pa, Tauranga. We also teach in 13 primary schools With the emphasis on fun and the most competitive prices in town what are you waiting for! Our annual dance shows at Baycourt are coming up in November which is an incredible experience for all involved. Check out our timetables for further details & enrol easily online – www.rdc.net.nz Classes start back the week beginning Mon 8th August.
Lost Property
If you lose something please ask Teejay to check the back of the Zumba van. We have an awesome collection of drink bottles and jumpers and will soon have to have a car boot sale to clear it all! That or you will see us walking around in your clothing drinking out of your fancy drink bottles!
Concession Cards
Please write your contact details on the back of your card at the time of purchase so we can have it returned to you if you lose it.
Facebook
Join us on Facebook. Simply search ‘Zumba Tauranga’ and click on the 'like' button. This is a good way for us to keep you update with events.
FRIDAY 29 JULY
Just a quick 'heads up' to let you know we may be in a new venue for Zumba at the Mount from this coming Monday 1 August.
We will send another email over the weekend to let you know if we are and if so what the address will be.
If we do move we will start the classes 15 minutes later for the week and have someone at the MacDonald St venue to point you in the right direction should you forget.
Feel free to call or email us on Monday if you're unsure.
We will DEFINITELY be in a different venue for Mount Wednesday morning classes from this Wed 3 August - we will email details of this venue over the weekend also.
Other News...
Coming soon, a 2 hour 'test your winter fitness class' and a fundraiser for 'Riding for the disabled' - dates and venue to be confirmed.
Have a lovely weekend 
THURSDAY 7 JULY
Your Zumba story evening – tomorrow, Fri 8th July!
Please bring a plate of finger food to share. Our guest speaker is John Arts from Abundant Health who will be speaking about maximising the benefits of physical activity through good food and micro-nutrient supplements. John is an interesting guy who knows his stuff & has a column in the paper. We also have the teachers of our dance school doing a little dance and Tracey McDonald is bringing along her guitar & beautiful voice to entertain us.
When: Friday 8 July 7.30pm – tomorrow!
Where: The Marble Bar, Gate Pa shopping centre, 1000 Cameron Rd, Gate Pa
Please note the Friday night class at Girls College is on as per usual and there are showers there if you wish to use them if you don’t wish to go home first.
Beginners class at St Columba church Otumoetai
No longer on – today was the last.
Sunday class this Sunday – Merivale Action Centre
10.30am – one hour class.
DANCE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME - Our children’s dance holiday programme will run for BOTH weeks this coming school holidays, Monday to Friday 18-29 July 2011. Our dance programme is now C.Y.F & O.S.C.A.R approved. Phone 0800559009 or www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz to check your eligibility for OSCAR subsidy. Please note Work and Income do not pay retrospectively so you need to approach them prior to your child attending our programme.
Our programme is first and foremost about having fun and enjoying the break from school. It’s also an opportunity for children to try out loads of different dance styles. Workshops will include Acro-Dance (gymnastics based dance), Contemporary, Hip Hop, Cheerleading, Jazz, Zumba, Ballet, mime/acting, theatre sports and body conditioning (stretch, strength and lengthen). We also have a special guest teacher, Mark Sandoval coming in to take breakdancing workshops, an awesome opportunity.
Plenty of other fun activities also including art & crafts, creative cooking, singing, games, X-box 360 dance central battles etc etc etc!
The programme will run with two different age groups, 5-7 years and 8-13 years.
Children will need to bring their own lunch but morning and afternoon tea are supplied.
Cost: $40 per day or $160 for all five days in one week. You can book for any number of days in each week (1-5). These costs are based on an 8am-4.30pm programme. After care (any time between 4.30-6.00pm) is an extra $5 per day.
Enrol: Choose "ENROL ONLINE" from the menu on the left hand side of our website, www.rdc.net.nz. Enrolments and payment must be received in our office by Tuesday 12 July 2011.
For the full week programme breakdown please click here: http://www.rdc.net.nz/easter-hol-prgme.html and click on the link (accurate as of 6 July 2011 but subject to some minor changes).
MONDAY 27 JUNE
Toning classes at Papamoa
Last class this Thursday 30 June. Unfortunately due to lack of numbers we aren’t covering the venue hireage fees. We are looking at alternative times and venues to hold Toning classes so will be in touch if there are other possibilities.
Sunday 26 June – master class with Phillip Thomas
Thank you to all that came to this – as per usual you made us very proud of your energy & fitness J
Good Morning
Check us out on Good Morning this week and feel free to write a lovely comment on Good Mornings Facebook page about us – would be much appreciated! Thank you to ‘NZ Body’ for our outfits and Jackie from ‘Styling by Jacki’ for our hair.
Your Zumba story
This is fast approaching! Please bring a plate of finger food to share. Please don’t be scared to contact us to let us know if you want to share your story. Of course this event is open to all regardless of whether you’re ‘sharing’ or not and regardless of whether you currently attend our classes or not. If you have been considering coming to Zumba but have been a bit scared this may be a good first step to being inspired and motivated (and seeing what an ‘interesting’
This event will definitely end with a shin dig so dust off your dancing shoes and come and relax and have some fun!
When: Friday 8 July 7.30pm (definitely the 8th of July!)
Where: The Marble Bar, Gate Pa shopping centre, 1000 Cameron Rd, Gate Pa
Please note the Friday night class at Girls College is on as per usual and there are showers there if you wish to use them if you don’t wish to go home first.
Dates to note:
Fri 8 July – Your Zumba story evening
Sun 10 July – Sunday class
Wed 13 July – No classes at Otumoetai Intermediate
Thu 14 July – No classes at Greenpark Primary
Sun 24 July – Zumba
WEDNESDAY 22 JUNE
The masterclass with Phillip Thomas Sam this Sunday is now 9.30am-11.30am (not 10am-12pm as previously advertised).
What: Masterclass with NZ's only Zumba Jammer
When: Sunday 26 June 9.30am-11.30am (two hours)
Where: Merivale Action Centre, Kesteven Ave, Merivale
Cost: $12 - no eft pos
Ta ta everybody!! See you there!!
TUESDAY 21 JUNE
Tonights class at Greerton Hall
Bit of a treat for you tonight ladies and gentlemen! All five of our fabulous instructors (Teejay, Carla, Donna, Tarryn & Rachael) will be gracing the stage, sure to be a spectacle and a few near crashes no doubt! Due to other class commitments this has never happened before. Papamoa class is on as per usual and we have a great fill in instructor that will take you through your paces there.
Sunday 26 June – master class with Phillip Thomas
Merivale Action Centre, 10-12pm. There will be no presales, just $12 on the door – no eftpos.
Phillip is NZ's one and only ZUMBA® JAMMER which means he holds workshops to help Zumba Instructors better their choreography skills so the man can move!
Remember plenty of parking on the school tennis courts – drive straight ahead with the small roundabout on your left and the school office on the right.
Here’s a little about Phillip, from Phillip:
My Name is Phillip Thomas-Sam, Born and raised in Huntly, finished high school and went forth to get my degree in English literature... after finishing my degree I found myself a little lost, unsure what to do with myself so consequently I packed on the pounds (both before and after I finished my studies I must admit, but even more so once I had finished). I moved back to Huntly and jumped on board the family business which was my mother’s Gym she owned and operated. Initially I was just desk and phone, reception work essentially and I found myself feeling more self conscious about my size, especially working in a Gym environment, but nothing I tried really motivated me, I quickly lost interest in things like "Step", "yoga", "Pilates"......then one day a cousin of mine mentioned she'd heard of something called Zumba.. I was.. sceptical at first I must admit (this was before actually seeing it or trying it)... she worked on me for MONTHS trying to convince me to try it... eventually she cornered me at home by bringing up the Cardio Live DVD... From the Moment I saw it I was hooked.. I knew I'd found something that could really motivate me, something I could truly love and look forward to doing... It’s now been almost 2 years since I first started Zumba and I love it just as much now as I did then... plus I’m roughly 40kgs lighter, lol. My body is still a work in progress but I’ve reached the place where I’m enjoying myself, the way I look and how I feel as person. So from my beginnings as a fumbling student unsure of what I was doing (I don’t have a dance background unless you count 5 months or basic ballroom when I was 11yrs old) I have now reached the point where I’m a Zumba jammer. :-)
Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!
Zumba love, Phillip
Your Zumba story
An evening of understanding and inspiration. Hear how your fellow Zumba participant’s lives have changed since starting Zumba. We’ve heard so many heartfelt, motivating, interesting stories and we think you need to share them! Your story could motivate and inspire others to make their lives more fulfilling. We want to hear from you! Maybe you’ve lost 44kg!!! (Laurel!) Maybe Zumba has given you the confidence to chase the job (or the man!) of your dreams? Or given you something to look forward to or helped you stop your anti depressant or diabetes medication or encouraged you to make positive changes in your life etc etc etc! Don’t underestimate YOUR story. And if you’re not keen to speak in front of a crowd we would be happy to relay your story for you. It will be an evening of fun (and maybe a little sadness) and a great way for you to get to know those people that you sweat next to on a weekly basis. We plan to have a couple of guest speakers speak on topics of (hopefully!) interest to you.
When: Friday 8 July 7.30pm (definitely the 8th of July!)
Where: The Marble Bar, Gate Pa shopping centre, 1000 Cameron Rd, Gate Pa
Please note the Friday night class at Girls College is on as per usual and there are showers there if you wish to use them if you don’t wish to go home first.
Sunday venue has changed (for now!)
We are no longer at Tauranga Intermediate on Sundays as the school is having production practises this term. So when we do have Sunday classes they will be at Merivale Action Centre, the same venue as our Saturday class. The next Sunday classes there are: June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, Aug 14 & 28.
We may be changing the venue again after these dates but we’ll keep you updated.
Sun 26 June – 1 ½ - 2 hour master class with Phillip Thomas 10am
Mon 27 June – On the Good Morning show again this week
Friday 8 July – Your Zumba story evening
Wed 13 July – No classes at Otumoetai Intermediate
FRIDAY 10 JUNE
Sunday class this Sunday – Merivale Action Centre
10.30am.
Sunday 26 June – master class with Phillip Thomas
Merivale Action Centre, 10-12pm. $12 per ticket presale or $15 on the door. Tickets will be on sale at classes in aprox a week.
Phillip is NZ's one and only ZUMBA® JAMMER which means he holds workshops to help Zumba Instructors better their choreography skills. So it’s gonna to be a great class! Remember plenty of parking on the school tennis courts – drive straight ahead with the small roundabout on your left and the school office on the right.
Your Zumba story
An evening of understanding and inspiration. Hear how your fellow Zumba participant’s lives have changed since starting Zumba. We’ve heard so many heartfelt, motivating, interesting stories and we think you need to share them! Your story could motivate and inspire others to make their lives more fulfilling. We want to hear from you! Maybe you’ve lost 44kg!!! (Laurel!) Maybe Zumba has given you the confidence to chase the job (or the man!) of your dreams? Or given you something to look forward to or helped you stop your anti depressant or diabetes medication or encouraged you to make positive changes in your life etc etc etc! Don’t underestimate YOUR story. And if you’re not keen to speak in front of a crowd we would be happy to relay your story for you. It will be an evening of fun (and maybe a little sadness) and a great way for you to get to know those people that you sweat next to on a weekly basis. We plan to have a couple of guest speakers speak on topics of (hopefully!) interest to you.
When: Friday 9 July 7pm
Where: The Marble Bar, Gate Pa shopping centre, 1000 Cameron Rd, Gate Pa
Bethlehem Primary School gala – thanks!!!
Thanks to all that joined us for this a couple of weekends ago - awesome turnout!
Sunday venue has changed (for now!)
We are no longer at Tauranga Intermediate on Sundays as the school is having production practises this term. So when we do have Sunday classes they will be at Merivale Action Centre, the same venue as our Saturday class. The next Sunday classes there are: June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, Aug 14 & 28.
We may be changing the venue again after these dates but we’ll keep you updated.
Dates to note:
Sun 12 June – Sunday class at Merivale Action Centre 10.30am
Sun 26 June – 1 ½ - 2 hour master class with Phillip Thomas 10am
Mon 27 June – On the Good Morning show again this week
Friday 8 July – Your Zumba story evening
Wed 13 July – No classes at Otumoetai Intermediate
THURSDAY 26 MAY
This Sunday 29 May Bethlehem Primary School gala
We are doing a Zumba display here. If anyone is keen/nearby/available please come on down and join us for the display – as per usual the more the merrier! We will meet by the office at 12.10pm for a 12.25pm performance on the court in the school courtyard area. If the weather is bad we won’t be performing.
Your Zumba story
In July we will be having an evening of inspiration. Hear how your fellow Zumba participant’s lives have changed since starting Zumba. We’ve heard so many heartfelt, motivating, interesting stories and we think you need to share them! Your story could motivate and inspire others to make their lives more fulfilling. We want to hear from you! Maybe you’ve lost 44kg!!! (Laurel!) Maybe Zumba has given you the confidence to chase the job (or the man!) of your dreams? Or given you something to look forward to or helped you stop your anti depressant or diabetes medication or encouraged you to make positive changes in your life etc etc etc! Don’t underestimate YOUR story. And if you’re not keen to speak in front of a crowd we would be happy to relay your story for you. It will be an evening of fun (and maybe a little sadness) and a great way for you to get to know those people that you sweat next to on a weekly basis. We are currently looking at a couple of venue options so will get back to you with the exact date and venue.
Sunday venue has changed (for now!)
We are no longer at Tauranga Intermediate on Sundays as the school is having production practises this term. So when we do have Sunday classes they will be at Merivale Action Centre, the same venue as our Saturday class. The next Sunday classes there are: June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, Aug 14 & 28.
We may be changing the venue again after these dates but we’ll keep you updated.
Dates to note (up until the end of June):
Sat 4 June – Merivale Action Centre not available. 2 HOUR class at our Mount venue 10-12pm, 36d MacDonald St, Mount. Pay for 1 hour & get 2!
Mon 6 June – Public holiday – no classes
Sun 12 June – Sunday class at Merivale Action Centre
Sun 26 June – Sunday class at Merivale Action Centre
Mon 27 June – On the Good Morning show again this week
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FUNDRAISER classes at Greenpark School
Thanks to all that came last week.
Tonight (Thu 26 May) is again entry by DONATION ONLY with all proceeds going to the schools fundraising efforts for a student exchange in Korea in September this year.
5.45pm Toning (please bring your own hand weights if you have them as ours ran out last night)
6.30pm General Zumba class.
Instructed by Carla & Tarryn
Newsletters between 23 March and 25 May have been lost in space sorry...
TUESDAY 22 MARCH
ZUMBA SURVEY Mistake
Thanks to all of you who have already completed the survey - there are some very interesting answers already!
The survey programme is new to us and unfortunately we haven’t been able to obtain your contact details to put you in the draw to win the 5 free passes. If you completed the survey on the 21st or 22nd of March and wish to enter please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with ‘survey complete’ in the subject line.
We have redesigned the survey so you willl now be automatically entered into the draw from there and have tweaked the questions somewhat so please feel free to do the survey again, we love your feedback! Here is the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FPT6VXW
In April we will compose an informal report from the survey and will make it available to anyone interested.
Please note there are NO MORE THURSDAY LUNCHTIME classes in town.
THURSDAY MORNING OTUMOETAI CLASS
We have decided to make this somewhat of a beginners' class. It will be faster and more technical that the Zumba Gold class on a Monday morning (and an hour rather than 45 mins) but will be slower than any of the other morning or evening classes. There will be plenty of direction and opportunity to ask questions (that everyone else is probably wondering too!). Instructed by Carla - see you there!
SUNDAY 27 MARCH 10.30am
2 hour test your fitness class. Please note the change of venue from QEYC to Tauranga Intermediate.
THURSDAY 31 MARCH
There will be no morning classes at Papamoa Sport and Rec on Thursday 31 March.
So much going on this weekend...
- Sat 12 March – MOUNT CLASS - sorry to change this again but class WILL be on this day but will start at 10am.
- Sat 12 March – Zumba with Porse Childcare, 10am outside at Mount Drury at the Mount. Anyone welcome to come, affiliation with Porse not necessary. This is a fun, family class so fairly slow & relaxed and 45 min in length.
- Sat 12 March – Christchurch fundraiser Zumba class at Papamoa Sport & Rec Centre, 10.30am, ½ hour fun family class – gold coin donation. They will also have gold coin entry to the fitness centre in which they will be running circuit classes and various challenges.
- Sat 12 March – Christchurch fundraiser kids DANCE classes at QEYC Memorial Park. 2-6 year olds 1pm. 7-13 year olds 1.30pm for Hip Hop. Entry by gold coin. Many other activities for the whole family happening here to raise funds - a good afternoon out.
- PLEASE NOTE OUR SAT 12 MARCH MORNING CLASS AT MERIVALE WITH TEEJAY IS STILL ON AS PER USUAL.
- Sun 13 March – 2 hour fundraiser for the Christchurch appeal with other Tauranga Zumba instructors, 2-4pm, QEYC Memorial Park, $10 adult, $5 children.
- St Columba Thursday morning classes 9.30am have started. Fabulous new renovated venue with air con.
- Sun 27 March 10.30am, 2 hour test your fitness class. Please note the change of venue from QEYC to Tauranga Intermediate.
- Thursday lunchtime classes in town - don't forget these - such a great way to squeeze your workout into your busy life and keep your evenings free.
Have a wonderful week!
Fundraiser class coming soon for the Christchurch earthquake tragedy. Details to come. We are so sorry...
Sunday class on this weekend (27 Feb) - Tauranga Intermediate Hall, 18th Ave, 10.30am.
Thursday morning classes at St Coumba church start NEXT Thursday 3 March NOT this Thursday. Come and check out this newly renovated, air conditioned venue.
Put this in your diary (and come!) – 2 hour class Sunday 27 March 10.30am QEYC Memorial Park. A great challenge and a good test of your fitness.
Campervan for sale!
Isuzu Nkr200 1994 Campervan:
I Munro Aluminium Body 5.2 mtrs long 2 mtrs wide. 2.81 diesel 5 speed manual 273520kms. Poweer steering. Regn till Jan 31 2012. COF, RUC and electrical WOF. Good tyres, separate truck and house batteries. Sleeps 4/5. Dble berth over cab and 2 singles which convert to very large dble. Shademaker awning. Self containment certificate (2012). Fresh and grey water tanks. Great Shower, Thetford cassette toilet, 3 way fridge. 2 burner gas cooker with grill, 2 x 9 kg gas bottles. Gas heater, Separate BBQ with small gas bottle contained in storage box at back, fire extinguisher. Drive on car licence. Service history from 2007. A very tidy, comfortable and economical vehicle - Ideal first motorhome.
Call Helen in our office 5788780 or email us for further details.
No Saturday class at the Mount on March 12th as it is being used for another function but please feel free to visit Teejay’s class at Merivale at 9.30am on the same day or go to the class the next day in Tga on Sun 13th March.
- Free year Dance Scholarship’s being given away to 2 lucky children...
- Sunday Zumba classes start this weekend!! (new venue)
- Valentines day (and the day before) MEN are FREE!!
- Other Stuff
- Who is it???
DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
This Saturday 12 February we are holding auditions to give away 2 dance scholarships for a year’s free dance classes (as many as you like) for both a male and a female between the ages of 5-13.
This is an amazing opportunity, especially for those that may not normally be able to afford dance lessons but have the natural talent. We are not looking for highly trained polished dancers but rather some fresh, raw talent.
Further details can be found here: http://www.rdc.net.nz/scholarship-info.html
We would love to have as many kids as possible try out for what could be the chance of a lifetime so please bring them along or forward this on to anyone you think may be interested.
SUNDAYS
First class back this Sun 13th Feb. Please wear something RED as we want some new photos (and it Valentines day the next day). MEN are free to this class and any class on Monday (the actual Valentines day). So bring your hubby, father, brother or son and have a laugh (with them of course).
Be sure to go to the new venue! Tauranga Intermediate School Hall, 30 18th Ave. See the MAP for directions. Drive into the school, plenty of parking in there. The hall is on the right opposite the office. Our first class back will be Sun 9th Feb, then Sun 27 Feb. Other dates are on our website timetable.
VALENTINES DAY
Monday 14th Feb (as well as Sun 13th) (see above) are FREE for MEN – get them moving!
THURSDAY LUNCH CLASS
There has been a change of venue – sorry for any confusion. It will no longer be at Tauranga Moana Trust on the strand but will instead be at the Elizabeth St Community Hall, 169 Elizabeth St. Lots of free parking. 12.45-1.30pm starting this THU 3 FEB!! Just $5 or a click of your concession. Bring your workmates! MAP
FREE BEGINNERS CLASSES
For the whole month of Feb. Free classes at:
TUESDAYS: Greerton Hall, 5.00-5.45pm
WEDNESDAYS: Otu Intermediate, 5.15-6.00pm
FRIDAYS: Te Puna Hall, 9.15-10.00am
Please tell all those you think may be interested.
ZUMBA TONING CLASSES
Come and give them a go, they are half price of a regular class or half a click of your concession. We have spares sets of hand weights if you don’t have your own. Ward off osteoporosis and tone up your pins.
KIDS' DANCE CLASSES
Start back next week (Mon 14th February). It’s not too late to enrol in the best dance school in town! With 43 classes a week on offer in Papamoa, Otumoetai, Gate Pa and Mount Maunganui as well as in 12 schools. Please visit www.rdc.net.nz for the timetable details or to enrol online or phone us on 5788780.
FLASH MOB DVDs
If you ordered one you are required to collect and pay for it. They are available at most classes, please ask the person at the door. If not email us
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THURSDAY MORNINGS ST COLUMBA
Start back Thursday 24th February in the newly refurbished air conditioned hall.
MOUNT VENUE
Just in case you missed it we have a new venue. 36d MacDonald st. Loads of parking, huge venue, great smooth floor to move on.
Right opposite the lovely 'Good food trading company' cafe and supermarket - great coffee!!
WHO IS IT??
Ever seen the person below at Zumba??
She is the multi talented Tracey McDonald (graphic designer) who managed our dance shows at Baycourt last year. Tracey can also be found in various theatre productions around town. She sings beautifully (like a songbird), with husky, woody undertones. The multi talented Tracey also plays the guitar (and the African drum of course). And if you have the flash mob DVD you will see her right up the front playing up to the camera (she's not shy - a born performer). Tracey is one of those people you could never get sick of - heaps of fun, kind, giving, silly and an absolute delight to have at Zumba - always smiling and laughing. We love Tracey McDonald...
FRIDAY 29 JANUARY
MONDAY
No classes this coming Monday 31st Jan due to the public holiday.
SUNDAYS
We have a new venue! Tauranga Intermediate School Hall, 30 18th Ave. Check out this MAP for directions. Drive into the school, plenty of parking in there, hall on the right opposite the office. Our first class back will be SUN 9 FEB, then Sun 27 Feb. Other dates are on our website timetable.
THURSDAY LUNCH CLASS
Has a change of venue – sorry for any confusion. It will no longer be at Tauranga Moana Trust on the strand but will be at the Elizabeth St Community Centre, 169 Elizabeth St. Lots of free parking. 12.45-1.30pm starting this THU 3 FEB!! Just $5 or a click of your concession. MAP
FREE BEGINNERS CLASSES
Starts next week for the whole month of February. Free classes at:
TUESDAYS Greerton Hall - 5.00-5.45pm
WEDNESDAYS Otumoetai Intermediate - 5.15-6.00pm
FRIDAYS Te Puna Hall 9.15-10.00am
Please tell all those you think may be interested - fun and free - nothing to lose!
TONING
All classes start next week from Tues 1 Feb - yay, goodbye flabby christmas arms!
THURSDAY MORNINGS ST COLUMBA
Start back Thursday 24th February in the newly refurbished air conditioned hall.
AQUA ZUMBA
Hiria Te Amo is teaching aqua Zumba (Zumba in a pool!). Go check it out!
Where: Papamoa Community Pool, Parton Road, Papamoa
When: Starts Saturday 12th February
Time: 10am Cost: $75 for 8 week course, or $10 casual
Contact: 021 129 2871 or www.tepukezumba.co.nz
SUNDAY 9 JANUARY
Happy New Year!!!
Our Zumba classes restart this coming Monday 10th January, apart from the following exceptions:
- All TONING classes start the week beginning Mon 31st January.
- Wed morning Omokoroa Settlers hall starts the following week, Wed 19 January due to the floors being re-polished.
- Thursday morning St Columba Church, Otumoetai is being renovated so will start sometime in February – date to be confirmed.
- Friday evening Girls College starts back Friday 21st January.
- No creche until Mon 7th February. Children are however welcome at any of the classes but must be supervised by you. Please bring activities to keep them occupied.
OTHER CHANGES ARE AS FOLLOW:
- NEW Mount venue! 36d MacDonald Street – huge venue, loads of parking, come check it out! Google Map
- Thursday Welcome Bay class has a new time and venue – 6.15pm at the Welcome Bay Hall.
- No more Sundays at Katikati.
Click here to see the timetable in full.
See you soon for lots of cool new tracks; guilt free fun; laughter and sweat!
2010
WEDNESDAY 29 DECEMBER
The pre-ordered flash mob DVD's will be available for collection between 9.30am-6.00pm on Friday 31st Dec and Mon 3 Jan and then not again until 10th Jan. Address is 56 Tom Muir Drive, Gate Pa, Tauranga. $8 payable on collection.
FLASH MOB
Thanks to all that came to the flash mob on Saturday, what a fantastic turn out and experience!! Keep an eye on Monday’s BOP Times and check out Sun Live online for another article and photos.
A professional video production team filmed the flash mob from 3 angles and are selling copies for just $8 (the same price of a casual Zumba class). They were there well before & after the event capturing the small bits and pieces we probably all missed out on. They are working on the editing and the DVD’s will be ready between xmas day and new year’s eve. We can take orders right up until xmas eve so reply to this email if you want one (or more). We need your name and contact phone numbers and will be in touch when they are ready. Payment required when you receive them. They are copy protected so can't be copied and will be a great entertainment piece for years to come!
FUNDRAISER SUNDAY
Thanks to all those that came to this also. Together we raised $396 for Ora in Uganda, Africa.
CLASSES CONTINUE...
Until this Thursday evening (23 Dec), with Papamoa being the last. Please note Thursday night class at Welcome Bay will NOT be on. When Zumba starts up again on Monday 10 January, you are welcome to bring your children who are on school holidays but it is your responsibility to supervise them. Please bring some quiet activity to keep them entertained.
LAST MINUTE XMAS IDEAS
- We have beautifully presented DVD’s of our dance school’s latest productions at Baycourt for sale for just $20. One and a half hours of dance entertainment from preschoolers to adults, ballet to hip hop to contemporary dance styles.
- One of our fabulous gift vouchers that can be redeemed for a Zumba concession/Zumba top/dance lessons etc.
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmbba!
SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER
We are still on today rain, hail or snow - we will not let a bit of water dampen our spirits!!! See you at 12pm then at the cornerstone (or the pub opposite) afterwards. Class at 9.30am is still on at Merivale also and don't forgot our last fundraiser for the year is on tomorrow (see below for details) - Ciao!!!
WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER
- Classes have now finished for the year on Friday evenings at Girls College and Thursday mornings at St Columba Church
- All other classes will continue through to and including next Thursday 23rd December
- Classes recommence Monday 10 January 2011
- Remember this Saturday’s secret event – if you tell anyone, we’ll have to kill you! Professionally recorded and edited DVD's will be available to purchase for just $8 (filmed from 3 angles, catching people's reactions etc). We need your orders in by Friday 24th December and the finished product will be available for collection before new years eve. They can be collected from our office in Gate Pa between certain hours (to be advised on this newsletter on christmas eve). The DVD's are copy protected and produced by IC video productions ltd. Please order by emailing us your contact details and number of copies required or fill out the order form that your instructors should have at their classes. Payment required on collection.
- This Sunday 19 December we have a fundraiser (entry by donation only) at QEYC Hall, 11th Avenue at 10.30 am. All proceeds to ORA in Uganda, blog: www.trenwithsinuganda.wordpress.com. This will be followed by a picnic at Memorial Park if the weather is fine for anyone who can make it. Bring your family/kids/picnic. We will organise a couple of games for the kids, a lolly scramble etc
- The New Year timetable will be on-line in early January. There will be some slight time changes and a venue change for the Mount
Stuck for Xmas gift ideas?
Know someone that loves dancing or Zumba?Want something original?
Then check these out!!!
Pay by credit card online and have us immediately post this out to you or the lucky recipient (or collect from our office). On the back of the gift card there is space for your special message (if you have one!). The gift voucher can be made out for a certain amount for the recipient to use at their leisure on dance or Zumba classes or in our dance shop (dance shoes, tutus, fairy dresses and Zumba tops) or for a specific gift, e.g., A Zumba concession card, a term of dance or for the more generous a year of dance! Give us a call to organise.
Thank you all so much for your support this year - Have a great Christmas and New Year! xx
MONDAY 6 DECEMBER
- Our last fundraiser for the year is Sunday 19 December in the big hall at QEYC. 10.30am, entry by donation only with all proceeds going to ORA in Uganda, blog: www.trenwithsinuganda.wordpress.com. This will be followed by a picnic at Memorial Park if the weather fine for anyone who can make it. Bring your family/kids. We will organise a couple of games for the kids, a lolly scramble etc.
- We cannot use Tauranga Girl's College after 10 December, so this Friday is your last class at that venue for 2010 - go hard!
- Thursday morning classes at St Columba Church have finished for the year due to renovations. We will have a new Otumoetai venue organised for the start of next year.
- Congratulations to Lisa Locke, the winner of 5 free Zumba classes in our November draw.
- With less than 3 weeks to Christmas why not consider buying a Zumba concession card for your friend the Zumba addict? Or for someone you love that could benefit from sweating it out and having a bit of fun? We also sell gift certificates for dance lessons – choose from hip hop, ballet, contemp/lyrical and Little Luvlies preschool classes.
- Apart from the two venues mentioned above, classes will wind up for the year in the week beginning Monday 20 December, the final class day being Thursday 23 December. Classes start up again in the week beginning Monday 10 January 2011.
IT'S DECEMBER!
Thank you Jules for the following poem:
Santa is a Zumba Dancer
I went to the Stock Xchange Bar late on Christmas Eve,
There was a party there like you wouldn't believe;
The beer was flowin', the place was loud,
A man could get lost just workin' the crowd;
I was on my second round and what did I see?
An old man with a beard was smiling at me;
He wore a red coat and he drove a sleigh;
Man, could that stranger slip and sway!
Santa is a Zumba dancer, burnin' up the floor,
He's ringin' those bells, and he's ready to roar;
Santa is a Zumba dancer, and he's got the beat,
Better make way for those magic feet.
I thought I was crazy, couldn't believe my eyes,
It's the cocktail talkin', then I realized
Santa himself was out on the town,
Kickin' up his heels before he made his rounds;
He was a hit with the women under the mistletoe,
They sat on his lap, now wouldn't you know;
He took down their number, wouldn't you bet;
This was a Christmas they'd never forget.
I watched him take off in his turbo sleigh,
It had bucket seats and a microwave;
His side-kick was an elf in a mini skirt,
She wore a pointed hat and a sequined shirt;
I heard him shout as he hit the sky,
"Merry Christmas, y'all,I've got to fly!
Next Christmas Eve, I'll be ready for more,
Babe, I'll meet you out on the Zumba Dance floor!"
MONDAY 22 NOVEMBER
- This Wednesday (24 November) Carla will be at Katikati Memorial Hall (5.30-6.30pm) and TeeJay will be at Otumoetai Intermediate instructing toning from 5.15-5.50pm followed by an advanced class from 6-7pm. There will be no general class at Otumoetai just for that night.
- Tickets are selling fast for Rhythmz Dance Co’s production “Show Off” at Baycourt Theatre this Saturday 27 November. Show Off promises to be a fun, light-hearted showcase of the talent of our students from twelve primary schools throughout Tauranga and public classes in Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary/Lyrical, Zumba and General Dance Not to be missed! There are 2 shows, one at 2pm and one at 6pm. See the Baycourt website for prices and booking information: http://www.baycourt.co.nz/whats-on.aspx
- On Sunday 28 November we are doing a demo at the Mount Main Street Christmas Parade at 1.15 pm. Who would like to join us? Let us know at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it so we can give them an idea of numbers
- Thank you to all who supported our fundraiser for Heart Children NZ (now known as @heart) on Sunday. We raised $418.90. We are astounded by your ongoing support for these fundraisers and by those of you who contribute even if you can’t make the class.
- We have one more fundraiser for the year coming up in December – details to follow.
- Do Laurel's talents know no end? This is the Zumba mosaic she made and presented to Carla and TeeJay at the party. It is on display at our Mount venue (5 Totara Street)
- Note there is NO class at Omokoroa this Wednesday 17 November.
- We have a fundraiser class this Sunday at Merivale Action Centre 10.30am. Raising funds for ‘Heart Children NZ’ www.heartchildren.co.nz. Entry by donation only for this great cause.
- In preparation for another fundraiser we are planning to have in December for ORA in Uganda, you may want to read this interesting, touching blog: www.trenwithsinuganda.wordpress.com
- Thanks to everyone who came along to the party on Saturday night and helped make a memorable evening. A special thanks to NzBody for donating prizes. Check them out on http://www.nzbody.co.nz/
- We have had requests from people wanting to read the "Ode to Zumba" that Laurel read at the party. So, thanks, Laurel - here it is:
In January this young girl
Decided to give Zumba a twirl
Line Dancing was far too slow
She needed something to really make her go
The music and rhythms hit the mark
And gave Laurel back her spark
The one she’d lost some time ago
When her rotator cuff decided to blow
Golf was out – the doctor said she’d have to rest
For her shoulders sake it was the best
That’s the time her body shape changed
And went into the larger range
This then over weight chick
Knew Zumba would definitely do the trick
Along with Weight Watchers and the Waka Ama lot
She’d soon be looking like a dot
Of her former self – the girl so big
Would easily fit into the Waka rig
These Zumba classes with TJ and Carla up the front
Made this old girl’s body start to pump
Soon she began to keep up with the beat
Arms, body, hands and feet
And the brain, it was working over time
Both sides at once – definitely a sign
That your Zumba classes work for us
We know we haven’t missed the bus
The toning class is quite a hit
Another way to keep us fit
My biceps are now taking shape
And firming up, make no mistake
That TJ has eagle eyes
It’s just amazing what he spies
Those dulcet tones from him up there
“C’mon you lot – look I’m down here
The Breast Cancer night was oh so neat
In pink TJ you looked a treat
The shorts you wore were oh so short
My god young man, you’re such a sport
The squats you did were not as low
As we normally see you go
But we all enjoyed our night in pink
Before heading off to have a drink
So TJ and Carla I’d like you to know
That there’s nowhere else we’d rather go
To get the workout, the fun and the concessions
Of your absolutely amazing Zumba sessions
This 60 year old Zumba holic – now quite trim
Intends to stay completely slim
What you’ve done for me is quite amazing
I’m a shell of my former self – life saving
So to both of you, thanks a heap
I’ll see you at Zumba next week.
Ooh and one more thing before I go
TJ and Carla, I’d like you to know
That this quote from a Westlife song that I’ll recall
Definitely says it all
“You’ve raised me up so I can stand on mountains
You’ve raised me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong because you were my shoulder
You’ve raised me up to all that I can be”
Laurel Abraham
November 2010
FRIDAY 5 NOVEMBER
- Remember Toning starts Bethlehem Primary, Carmichael Road this Monday 8 November
- Congratulations to Hayley Haig, winner of the October draw for 5 free classes
- Thanks to Irene at Omokoroa for her genrous donation towards the costs of our Baycourt performance
- See you at our Party next Saturday 13 November at 6 pm at the Marble Bar, Gate Pa. We are celebrating one year of bringing Zumba to you and want to thank our loyal supporters with a night of fun. There'll be spot prizes, surprise entertainers, nibbles and a fun quizz. Bring your concession card to get you in the door.
- Thanks to all who supported our fundraising Zumba class last Friday night. We raised $492 for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation
FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER:
- Tonight (Friday 29 October 6pm) – your chance to see TeeJay in pink shorts! Zumba class at Tauranga Girls’ College Gym (entry from 22nd Avenue). Entry by donation with all proceeds to the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. Wear something pink.
- NEW TONING CLASSES STARTING
- Otumoetai Intermediate, Wednesdays 5.15 to 5.50 pm starting next week 3 November.
- Bethlehem Primary, Mondays 5.15 to 5.50 pm, starting Monday 8 November.
- There IS A CLASS AT QEYC Memorial Park this Sunday at 10.30am.
WEDNESDAY 27 OCTOBER:
As it looks as though the weather is going to hold, there will be 2 classes at 6pm at Otumoetai Intermediate tonight. A swap around tonight with the general class in the hall and the advanced in the outside courtyard. If we are unlucky enough to have the weather pack up on us, it will be all into the hall for a fun combined class.
Remember this Friday 29 October 6pm Zumba class at Tauranga Girls’ College Gym (entry from 22nd Avenue). Entry by donation with all proceeds to NZ Breast Cancer Foundation - www.nzbcf.org.nz Wear something PINK
WEDNESDAY 20 OCTOBER:
YES The outdoor class is going ahead tonight, so that's 6pm for the general class out in the courtyard and also 6pm for the advanced in the hall.
Wednesdays at Otumoetai Intermediate. With summer coming, from this Wednesday 20th October we are going to trial having both the general and advanced class at 6pm The general class will be in the outside courtyard as it was last summer. The advanced class will be in the hall. If the weather is looking dodgy, we will post a notice on this page at 4pm on Wednesday advising if the classes will revert to general in the hall at 6pm and advanced at 7.15pm.
MONDAY 18 OCTOBER:
- Can’t make the Breast cancer walk on Wednesday, or don’t like crowds? You can still be involved by attending the Zumba class on Friday 29 October 6pm Tauranga Girls’ College Gym (entry from 22nd Avenue). Entry by donation with all proceeds to NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. Wear something PINK
- Note that there are NO Zumba classes next Monday 25 October as it is Labour Day.
- Toning starts 9.20am on Thursday 28 October at Papamoa Sports and Rec. Centre
- Due to lack of numbers there will no longer be a crèche at St Columba Church, Otumoetai on Thursday mornings
- There is a new class starting at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall on Thursdays 6 -7pm with Donna. Starts Thursday 28 October.
- Tomorrow, Tuesday 19 October we are again at Merivale Action Centre instead of Greerton Hall where they are still working on the floors. Start time for toning is 5.05pm and 6pm for the general Zumba class. Back to Greerton (5.45pm start for the general class) next week.
- Wednesdays at Otumoetai Intermediate. With summer coming, from this Wednesday 20th October we are going to trial having both the general and advanced class at 6pm The general class will be in the outside courtyard as it was last summer. The advanced class will be in the hall. If the weather is looking dodgy, we will post a notice on this page at 4pm on Wednesday advising if the classes will revert to general in the hall at 6pm and advanced at 7.15pm.
FRIDAY 15 OCTOBER
- Wednesdays at Otumoetai Intermediate. With summer coming, from next week (Wed 20th Oct) we are going to trial having both the general and advanced class at 6pm The general class will be in the outside courtyard as it was last summer. The advanced class will be in the hall. If the weather is looking dodgy, we will post a notice on THIS PAGE at 4pm on Wednesday advising if the classes will revert to general in the hall at 6pm and advanced at 7.15pm.
- There is a class at QEYC Memorial Park at 10.30am this Sunday 17 October.
- Next Tuesday 19 October we are again at Merivale Action Centre instead of Greerton Hall where they are still working on the floors. Start time for toning is 5.05 pm and 6pm for the general Zumba class.
- Toning due to start at Papamoa at 9.20am on Thursday 28 October.
Have a safe and happy weekend.
TUESDAY 5 OCTOBER- THIS SATURDAY 9 October from 11 am to 1 pm is the 2 hour Zumba class at the QEYC (advertised incorrectly in Live to Play as the Mt Action Centre), $6 at the door (sorry no concession cards). Please note we won’t be having our usual Merivale or Mount classes on this day.
- There IS a class at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Memorial Park this Sunday 10 October
- Congratulations to Josie Bidois, winner of the September draw for five free Zumba classes
- The floors at Greerton Hall are being re-done so we can’t use it for the next three Tuesdays. So on October 5, 12 and 19 classes will be at the Merivale Action Centre, Kesteven Avenue at the slightly later starting time of 6pm. The toning classes which were advertised as starting at Greerton Hall on 12 October at 5.05 pm will still start on that day and time but will also be at Merivale Action Centre on 12 and 19 October. Confused? So are we! Ring us on 5788780 and we’ll explain.
- No class at Omokoroa Settlers Hall tomorrow (Wednesday) as we could not get the hall
- AND no Zumba at St Columba Church Otumoetai on Thursday morning 7 October.
MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
- NO class at Bethlehem Hall tonight (27 September) - back again next week
- THURSDAY morning PAPAMOA class starts at 8.30am this week – back to 10am next week
- NO Sunday class at QEYC this week
- We can’t use Greerton Hall next Tuesday 5 October, so Zumba will be at Merivale Action centre starting 6pm (not 5.45 pm)
- We can’t use Omokoroa Settlers’ Hall next Wednesday 6 October so no class, sorry
- There is no Zumba at St Columba Church Otumoetai on Thursday morning 7 October
- Just in case you missed it our Mount venue has changed. We are now at 5 Totara St – just down the road from our last venue, a nicer, newer venue with more parking. Look for our red & yellow flag.
Put these events in your diary:
- Mon 4 October – Kids Zumba Party – 10.30-12.30am QEYC, $5, suitable for ages 5-13. Organised in conjunction with Tauranga Leisure’s Live to Play programme. Phone Kelly on 5786090 for further details. Also Children’s dance classes at 5 Totara from 3.15 pm. Note these classes are free but registration essential so call 5788780 to do so and get further details.
- Sat 9 October – 2 hour Zumba class at the QEYC (advertised incorrectly in Live to Play as the Mt Action Centre), $6. Please note we won’t be having our usual Merivale or Mount classes on this day. Phone us on 5788780 or Robyn (from Tga Leisure) on 5749862 for further details.
- Sat 13 Nov – Social get-together for all to celebrate our first year of Zumba! Nibbles, entertainment, an amusing Zumba quiz & other fun activities. You must show your concession card to enter & go in the draw to win spot prizes. (Let us know if you have any talents you want to share as part of our entertainment!)
- Sun 21 Nov – Fundraiser class for Heart Children NZ. Merivale action centre 10.30am. Entry by donation with all proceeds going to this charity. See www.heartchildren.co.nz
- Sat 27 Nov – Our dance company, “Rhythmz Dance Co” has our annual show at Baycourt featuring the talents of 300+ local dancers. Tickets are on sale now through Baycourt, 5777188 or ticketdirect www.ticketdirect.co.nz
MONDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
- Tonight is the last night at our present Mount venue. From Wednesday all classes will be down the road at 5 Totara Street.
- Zumba as usual during the school holidays. Please feel free to bring your children but if you are not paying for them to participate, you will need to bring something along for them to do.
THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
- There is a class this Sunday 19 September at QEYC Memorial Park from 10.30 – 11.30 am – yippee!
- Sadly classes at QEYC Memorial Park on Tuesday mornings have been cut due to lack of numbers but we will look at putting these on again in the summer when it’s light and warm early in the morning
- There will be NO class at Bethlehem on Monday 27 September
- There is NO class at Katikati Sunday 26 September
- On Saturday 9 October we have a 2 hour class at QEYC Memorial Park from 11am – 1pm. Cost $6 – sorry concession cards cannot be used as this is a Tauranga Leisure event. There will be no class at Merivale Action Centre or that mount that morning.
- We are having a Kids’ Zumba Party at the QEYC on Monday 4th October 10.30am-12.30pm as part of Live to Play. $5 entry
- Also as part of Live to Play we have free dance classes for kids – 3.15pm – 5.40pm, several dance styles and sessions for ages 2-14. Call us for more info.
- Check out our term 4 timetable for Rhythmz Dance Co’s Children’s dance classes (and Adults Hip Hop and Ballet!) at www.rdc.net.nz
- Please note our new email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
- Zumba at Katikati this Sunday 12 September has a change of time - 5.30pm - 6.30pm (instead of usual time of 5-6pm). Back to the usual time next week.
- Watch out for our Zumba Performance at the Steamers Game this Thursday at 7pm
- There will be no toilets available at this Saturday (11 September) mornings class at the Mount 9.30-10.30 am due to renovations.
- Next Thursday (16 September) will be the last Zumba Gold held at Papamoa
- Tickets for our dance school RHYTHMZ DANCE COs production “Showoff”, a showcase of the talent of our young dancers in Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary/Lyrical, Zumba and General Dance are now on sale at Baycourt or from http://www.ticketdirect.co.nz
- Keep Saturday 13 November free for our PARTY to celebrate our first year of ZUMBA. Free entry to the Marble Bar, Gate Pa (by New World) on presentation of a current concession card. 6 pm to late, come and let your hair down. Nibbles provided. We are looking for some entertainment so anyone who is keen to perform, let us know (No Zumba!)- come on, we know you've got talent!
- Winner of 5 Zumba class passes for August was Anne McIntyre.
Introducing the 3 Zumbateers
This month we are profiling 3 friends who all ♥♥ ZUMBA
Michelle Buckley (Centre) started Zumba on 14 June after getting sick of the kilos sneaking on through lack of exercise and eating badly while sitting for long hours in a car while travelling for her job. Now, instead of feeling lethargic all the time, she just can’t get enough of Zumba. She has loads more energy, has lost weight and is eating better because she feels better. Michelle has never lasted at exercise before but Zumba is the whole package for her with fun, unpretentious classes and encouraging people around.
Rachel Griffiths (Left) is a self-confessed Zumba addict! She participates in around five classes a week (last week it was seven!). What she likes most about Zumba is the Latin dance rhythms, the friends she’s made and the fact that everyone has so much fun together! She’s lost seven kilos since she started, feels more toned and fits her clothes better....Yet she continues to eat and drink whatever she likes – proof that Zumba really does work!
Jan Pendleton (Right) started Zumba in October last year as part of an exercise and weight loss plan. Eight months later and she’s another addict. Jan thinks Carla and Teejay are awesome instructors, explaining each routine very well and making the class friendly and fun. She also loves the Tuesday morning 7 a.m. class with Hayley, Jan Zumbas at least 3 times a week and finds the friendly faces at the classes just add to her enjoyment
MONDAY 9 AUGUST 2010
- NO classes at Otumoetai Intermediate this Wednesday 11 August due to a prior booking. This is the last time it will happen this year
– sorry for the inconvenience.
- There IS a class at QEYC Memorial Park this Sunday 15 August.
- Remember Papamoa starts Tuesday 10 August. See below.
- One of our staff wants to buy a Mobile Home/Campervan. If you know of anyone that wishes to sell one please contact Helen at the office on 5788780.
THURSDAY 5 AUGUST 2010
- SATURDAY mornings start at the Mount this Sat (8 August). Instructed by Carla this week and Hayley thereafter.
9.30am start– see you there! (Merivale class with Teejay on as per usual). - NO classes at Otumoetai Intermediate next Wednesday 11 August due to a prior booking.
This is the last time it will happen this year– sorry for the inconvenience.
MONDAY 2 AUGUST 2010
No more Friday night classes at the Mount – 11 Totara Street. However!!! – as of this Saturday 8 August there will now be
a class there at 9.30am every Saturday. Carla will be taking the first class this Saturday and then Hayley every Saturday thereafter.
This does not affect our Saturday morning classes at Merivale that will be on as per usual.
Congratulations to Kate LePetit who was the July winner of 5 free Zumba classes.
THURSDAY 29 JULY 2010
NEWSFLASH!!! We have a new class starting at Papamoa Sport & Rec centre 5.45-6.45pm on TUESDAYS! First class Tuesday 10th August.
This will not affect our Tuesday night class in Greerton which is still on at the same time. Thursday nights at Papamoa is still on as per usual also.
WEDNESDAY 28 JULY 2010
- ADULT Hip Hop classes start tonight!! Wednesday’s 6pm St Georges Church Hall, Gate Pa. On the corner of Cameron Rd & Church St near Mitre 10 Mega. Mount adult hip hop classes start tomorrow night at our Mount venue – 11 Totara Street, 6.15pm. Come and check it out – nothing to lose but heaps to gain!
- The next ZUMBA PARTY organised by Tauranga Leisure will be on Saturday 9th October. It will run a bit differently this time with it being: in the afternoon; no alcohol; no age limit; cheaper tickets & shorter in length. We will release more info as it comes to hand.
TUESDAY 20 JULY 2010
Our latest Zumba stars are Josie Bidois & Maihi Swainson!
Ten years ago Josie was given a serious cancer diagnosis. Today, in spite of having a tumour on the spine, Josie and grandson Maihi go cycling, skateboarding and zumbaing together. Fighting the battle of the bulge has also seen Josie take up Boxfit and change her eating habits. Josie goes to Zumba about 3 times a week including the advanced class and loves the energy and enthusiasm of TeeJay and Carla. She likes that she can have fun and meet people while getting a workout – who can keep still once that music starts? And can you believe that Josie is 65!! Incredible – keep up the good work!
‘Why I like Zumba’ – by Maihi Swainson, 9
1. I like the music
2. I love dancing
3. Carla is funny
4. I have fun
5. I meet lots of people
For sharing their story Josie and Maihi receive 5 free classes each.
- PAPAMOA Thursday evening classes will now ALWAYS start at 5.45pm.
No more 6pm starts. Sorry for any confusion or inconvenience. - NO Sunday class at Katikati this Sunday 25 July as another group had pre-booked the hall.
- Next Monday 26 July at the Bethlehem 6pm class Ellen from NZ Body will have a sales stand of her beautiful work-out gear available to purchase. Please come early if you think you may want to try anything on. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or credit card.
- We are looking to offer more classes, both morning (9.30/10am start) and evenings (6pm start) and are wanting to know where YOU would want them. Please email us at
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with any suggestions.
TUESDAY 13 JULY 2010
- As you may know we are having trouble sending emails at the moment. Please add This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to your address book or safe senders list to ensure our emails get through to you.
- Also join us on facebook, another great way of keeping in touch – search Zumba Tauranga and click on ‘like’.
TUESDAY 6 JULY 2010
- Tonight (6 July) Greerton Hall unavailable for Zumba. So see you at the Merivale Action Centre 6 pm instead.
- Congratulations to Marlene Bosch who won the free Zumba passes for June.
- Note: This Thursday’s class at Papamoa is at 6pm
- Thanks to everyone who supported our fundraising class for Living Hope. We raised $450.50. If you haven’t done so already, check out www.livinghope.org.nz
WEDNESDAY 30 JUNE 2010
Hello all,
Sorry to bombard you with newsletters, but better that than having you turn up at a venue we couldn’t get due to someone else booking it.
So…………………….
Please note:
NO classes at Otumoetai tonight (Wednesday 30 June)
Zumba with TeeJay this Sunday, 4th July at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre 11th Avenue, 10.30 – 11.30 am.
Next Tuesday, 6 July we cannot get the Greerton Hall. Therefore we will be at Merivale Action Centre, Kesteven Avenue. Note the start time of 6pm.
Our new Tuesday morning classes at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre with Hayley starts this Tuesday, 7am – 8am for all you keen Zumbaists who want a workout before heading off to work. Plenty of showers available for freshening up afterwards.
Check out the other side of our business and enrol your little darlings into one of our children’s dance classes.
www.rhythmzdanceco.co.nz OR by DOWNLOADING HERE.
Lots of options for venues and dance styles.
New this term – Adult hip-hop classes. Wednesdays 5.45 pm – 6.30 pm at St Georges Church, Gate Pa. Phone 5788780 to book.
WEDNESDAY 23 JUNE 2010
Zumba Party
Thanks to all that came!!! What a fab night. So great to see so many of you there smiling & Zumba-ing your hearts out!
Fundraiser class
This Friday 25th June 6 – 7 pm. Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd. Entry by donation only with all proceeds going to Living Hope,
a charity supporting Russian street kids. Please see www.livinghope.org.nz for more info on the amazing work they do.
Please note the Girls College class will NOT be on this Friday but the Mount class at 11 Totara street will still go ahead.
Otumoetai Intermediate classes (normal & advanced) next Wed 30th June NOT ON
Due to another group having booked the hall in advance.
7am Tuesday class starting soon
Starts 6 July 7-8am at the QEYC hall memorial park. 20 showers available so you can go straight to work (or breakfast) afterwards.
Instructed by Hayley.
Meet Laurel, another Zumba Success Story
Laurel has always been a sporting kind of girl; tennis, tae bo, golf. But after injuries stopped her in her tracks she became overweight and inactive.
Just walking to the letterbox was difficult. She took up Waka Ama and kayaking as exercise but the difficulty she had getting in and
out meant she spent more time in the water than on the kayak! On May 13th 2009 Laurel joined Weightwatchers, then a 50 plus heart foundation
exercise programme while continuing her waka paddling. Then she found Zumba. Coming from a musical and sporting family, Zumba rang all the right bells for her.
Now Laurel is a different person.
She
- Has lost 35.3 kgs
- Has energy to burn
- Is in the Tauranga Golden Masters Waka Ama Squad
- Can wear really nice clothes
- Can hold her head up high and be proud