If you’re looking for a way to workout your cardio fitness while having a blast, then Zumba may be the perfect exercise for you. This Latin inspired, dance-fitness workout suitable for all levels, ages and bodies has become a world-wide phenomenon, with Zumba classes available in 180 countries around the world. Brighton is no exception to this, with a huge range of Zumba classes just waiting for you to give them a go.
Brighton Zumba
For energetic, exciting and inclusive Zumba classes, Brighton Zumba is the go-to choice for those looking to explore a new workout with a twist.
Centrally located at St. Paul’s Primary School, just minutes away from Brighton Station, the North Laines and Churchill Square, Brighton Zumba offers convenient twice-weekly classes on a Tuesday evening (18:30 – 19:30) and a Saturday morning (10:15 – 11:15). Priced at £8 class, payable either by pre-booking or cash on the door, these sessions are reasonably priced and accessible for an hour of Zumba delights.
Classes are run by Sherryn, a licensed and fully-insured Zumba instructor, trained in sports first aid, so you can relax into your workout knowing you’re in safe and capable hands. A former professional performer in the world of Musical Theatre, Sherryn’s passion for movement is infectious, and you’ll find yourself grinning along as you dance in no time.
If boogieying along while burning off stress isn’t enough, you can also get involved in the annual Zumbathon charity event organized by Sherryn, which has raised over £100,000 so far for Martlets Hospice. So, not only are classes with Brighton Zumba good for the body and mind, you can also get involved with the charity event to support a good cause too.
Website: http://www.brightonzumba.com/
Zumba with Mon In Brighton
Picture the scene: sunlight shining down upon you, beautiful park greenery all around, and a fun-filled Zumba dance party helping you boogie your way to wellbeing and fitness. This is what Zumba with Mon offers in her weekly pop-up Zumba at Preston Park. Originally from Gibraltar, Monica offers vibrant and expert licensed Zumba and Zumba Gold classes inspired by Latin rhythms and world-wide beats. Her passion for Zumba, music and dance will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to keep on moving!
For just £8.50, you can enjoy an hour of feel-good moves, music and vibes in the stunning scenery of Preston Park, soaking up the blue skies, trees and sounds of nature. Or, if you prefer an indoor environment, you can also enjoy twice-weekly Zumba classes indoors at Brighthelm Centre Auditorium on North Road for the same price. Whichever environment you choose, you will enjoy energetic and exciting routines inspired by movement around the world, to the soundtrack of invigorating music.
Zumba-lovers of all ages and levels of experience are welcome and supported at Zumba with Mon; with the option to try out Zumba Gold. Zumba Gold classes offer the same high-energy fitness fun as regular Zumba, but at a lower intensity and lower impact, meaning people starting out their Zumba journey, or who need to avoid high-impact or high-intensity exercise, can still enjoy the exhilarating exercise and fun of Zumba. Zumba Gold classes are held at Moulsecoomb Community Hall on Lewes Road on a Monday and Thursday. For £7.50, you can enjoy rhythms and moves from around the globe, incorporating flamenco, swing, salsa, reggaeton and pop, to get your heart pumping and your mind smiling.
Website: https://www.zumbamon.com/
Freedom Leisure
High-energy Zumba classes from a range of experienced instructors is the forte of Freedom Leisure, a not-for-profit charitable leisure and cultural trust, with over 100 venues across the UK. With 7 sites in Brighton and Hove and over 100 classes every week across the city, you’ll be spoiled for choice for exercise classes.
Based at Withdean Sports Complex towards Patcham, Freedom Leisure Zumba classes pride themselves on being accessible to people at all stages of their journey, with repetitive choreography to allow you plenty of time to pick up the moves. With a gentle warm up to get you into the Zumba zone, you’ll be primed to be guided through the easy-to-follow rhythmic routines.
Classes are available on Tuesday afternoons at 17:45 for a perfect post-work destress, or on Saturday mornings at 09:25 if you want to start your weekend off with a buzzing dance party. Available to both members and non-members alike, Zumba classes with Freedom Leisure will create a sense of community spirit, and leave you feeling invigorated.
Email: withdeanenquiries@freedom-leisure.co.uk
Telephone: 01273 934596
My Studio F
For Zumba in the comfort of your own home, with in-person options in the heart of Brighton, Studio F is a flexible way to enjoy fun and friendly fitness classes in whichever way you choose. With traditional-intensity Zumba, and lower-intensity Zumba Gold on offer, and a choice between pre-recorded, in-person and zoom classes, you are sure to find your perfect Zumba class with My Studio F.
The range of friendly instructors include Federico, the first Colombian Zumba instructor in Europe. Having grown up in Colombia, and worked in the same gyms as the creators of Zumba, classes with Federico are truly authentic and as close to the original roots of Zumba as it’s possible to be.
In-person classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 18:30 at Hove Park Upper School or on Saturday mornings at 09:30 at BHASVIC. So, whether you prefer in-person high-intensity Zumba, or lower intensity Zumba Gold from the comfort and convenience of your bedroom, My Studio F offers high-quality and enjoyable Zumba dance parties which aim to “take the work out of workout.”
Website: https://www.mystudiof.com/
Email: info@mystudiof.com
Zumba with Jo In Brighton
With 13 years of Zumba experience, Jo Gibson is a passionate, experienced and licensed Zumba instructor. Offering both classic Zumba and Zumba Gold, Jo is enthusiastic in encouraging people over 40 to try out Zumba classes, and creates a warm and inclusive environment for people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience.
Jo is also the first licensed instructor in Sussex offering BollyX fitness classes: professionally choreographed fitness routines to Indian Pop, Bhangra and Indian folk music to give you a full body workout. Offering classes throughout Hove, Shoreham and Worthing, Zumba with Jo is the perfect way to explore the whole range of dance-fitness fun, at all levels.
Zumba classes take place on Tuesdays at 7pm in Hove, and on Wednesdays at 6pm in Shoreham, and are £8 for one hour. Lower-intensity Zumba Gold, perfect for beginners and seniors, is on offer in Worthing on Fridays at 1:30pm for 45 minutes, or Mondays at 1:30 in Shoreham for one hour. BollyX is available in Hove on Saturday mornings at 10am, offering 45 minutes of Bollywood-inspired dance fitness for £8.
Website: https://www.zumbawithjo.com/
Telephone: 07711 24324
Rottingdean Beach – Zumba with Helen Ford
With such a beautiful coastline and stunning ocean views, beach Zumba with Helen Ford, is the perfect way to appreciate the natural beauty of Brighton, while dancing your way to fitness and boosting your wellbeing.
People of all ages, dance-experience and fitness levels can enjoy friendly, welcoming and inclusive Zumba in the fresh sea air while listening to a variety of energising music and the sounds of the waves on the shore. If you don’t fancy outdoor Zumba, you can enjoy standard Zumba or Zumba Toning classes in Rottingdean Hall, Peacehaven Leisure Centre and Lewes Leisure Centre.
Classes are just £7.00 for drop-ins, or you can get 5 sessions for £30. With 50% discounts for students and people in receipt of benefits, and with sessions free of charge for Ukrainian people, Helen makes sure everybody can access the benefits of Zumba by the beach. If connecting with your body and mind under the open air is still not enticing enough, you’re also supporting a great cause, with 50% of class fees being donated to animal charities.
So, for Zumba classes that let you enjoy the natural splendor of the Sussex coastline, that support good causes, and that are affordable and accessible for all, Zumba with Helen Ford on Rottingdean Beach is the class for you.
Website: https://www.zumba.com/en-US/profile/helen-ford/275887
Email: ford.fitness@outlook.com
Zumba is one of the most fun and enjoyable ways to work out your whole body. And with so many amazing instructors, classes, venues and Zumba styles to choose from, Brighton is a fantastic place to find the Zumba session that works for you. Whether you want to explore high-intensity or low impact Zumba, indoor or outdoor classes or boogie from your bedroom, the choice is entirely yours.
