ZUMBA®

We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. It’s a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.

Suitable for adults

Duration: 1 hour

We have had the chance to teach in many amazing communities - notably collaborating with Women In Recovery Association (WIRA)- an organization providing rehabilitative support to female offenders during their time in Loyd Leas community supervision center. It was a powerful and enlightening experience to be able to use Zumba to support these women in their rehabilitation process.

ZUMBA® KIDS

Zumba® Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. It helps develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children's lives by making fitness fun. Classes incorporate key childhood development elements like leadership, respect, team work, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, cultural awareness. (7-10 years old)

ZUMBA® KIDS JUNIOR

Zumba® Kids, Jr classes are rockin', high-energy dance parties packed with kid-friendly routines. We break down steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. It helps develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children’s lives. Classes incorporate key childhood development elements such as leadership, respect, team work, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, balance, cultural awareness. (4-6 years old)

ZUMBA® GOLD

ZUMBA GOLD is a series of fitness programs specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms created in the original ZUMBA Program and bring them to the active older adult, the beginner participant, and other special populations that may need modifications for success! Created to emphasize the basics, this explosive program is so easy to follow that people of any age can do it! This invigorating Latin-inspired, dance-fitness program includes Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco and Tango.

We had the opportunity to introduce this programme to the residents of St. Andrews Nursing Home (Buangkok), reaching out to both mobile and wheelchair-bound seniors. It was very encouraging to see that, over the course of three weekly sessions, the residents became not only increasingly receptive to our programme but also increasingly adept at performing these dance moves with us!

ZUMBINI

Created by Zumba® and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can't-stop, won't-stop bonding, learning, and fun! Find a Class. Silliness and wacky dance moves are. not required – but highly, highly encouraged.

ZUMBA® SPECIAL EVENTS

AnyBody Can Dance Sundays-Pandemic Version

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 hit everyone all around the world and have forced us to stay home. To bring on some cheer and encouragement to our community, we ran ABCD Sundays from our living room, providing free dance classes to our community on ZOOM. We were thrilled to bring in over 60 people each house party we threw!

‘I really mean it when I say that your zumba classes have been such a big part of learning to love my body, and regaining my self-confidence in general. I was struggling with self-image issues when I first started, but it was because of how inclusive your zumba classes are that I had the courage to try. And over time I learnt to really let loose and be comfortable with my body, and even gained the courage to finally try out Bhangra! It's not just the dancing, but how accepting and empathetic you are as an instructor that made it such an empowering space. You always say that you see us, and I definitely see that too, that you really acknowledge and care for everyone in your classes. So I am really so grateful to you for providing such a precious space of growth and freedom throughout my time in Yale-NUS. I'm also really thankful for the virtual classes for allowing me to stay connected with a community that I treasure so much. Even virtually I can actually feel so much energy and love from everyone and it really invigorates me after work. I love how much intention you put into the classes, and I don't take for granted the dedication it must require to carry on the classes for so long! You are bringing so much joy to others amidst this pandemic, and you should know that's no small contribution!!’- Tan Hui Min

Zumba (Zoomba?) with Shanice has been a fantastic way for me to stay active, keep my spirits up, and bond with my friends and loved ones who are in different places. I attended in-person zumba classes fairly regularly at Yale-NUS, and this new online format hasn’t seemed to diminish anyone’s energy—especially Shanice’s—even in the slightest bit! I’m so thankful for these few hours every week to have fun and stay connected with people.

-Betina

Post CNY Fat blasting Zumba® Party

Beat the Post-Chinese New Year weight gain with our Post CNY Fat blasting Zumba® Party!

Will you be my Valentines? Zumba® Workout

Bond with your loved one over a session of Latin aerobic dance in this hour long session!

Parent and Child Dance Fitness

Bond with your child through dance movement and song! Help your child open up and express themselves through games, activities and a dance-off. Have fun learning about different Latin aerobic dance styles in this intimate hour-long session.

The workshops that were offered:

> Your Monologue and You

> On-Camera Auditions

> Intro to Comedy

> ACJC Masterclass

Scroll down for more information on these workshops!

YOUR MONOLOGUE AND YOU

The workshop focuses on how to bring your authentic self to the text and breathe life into the character. In this workshop we will focus on breath and the result will be a monologue that works for you in auditions.  The workshop will explore the Alexander Technique, the anatomy of breath and monologue-centric exercises for actors to use in their own practice. Suitable for all looking to improve monologue work and is recommended for those hoping to improve their audition process.

Duration | 16th May 2018

Time | 10am to 5pm (1-hour break, lunch not provided)

Regular Rate | S$250 per pax

Class Size | 10 to 15

ON-CAMERA AUDITIONS

The workshop focuses on teaching actors how to audition for film and television. In this workshop, everyone will be on camera twice and be sent a copy of their work. The workshop will explore breath and body for the camera, scene analysis with individual coaching while on set. Recommended for actors looking to work for film and individuals interested in pursuing a film career to understand the dynamics between camera and the actors.

Duration | 17th May 2018

Time | 10am to 5pm (1-hour break, lunch not provided)

Regular Rate | S$300 per pax (includes rental of camera equipment)

Class Size | 10

INTRO TO COMEDY

Discover freedom and joy in this playful exploration of comedy. Funny, sad, mad and the many faces of comedy will delight actors as they learn the skills of comedy. The workshop will focus on the exploration of clown and comedy work through text and the use of improvisation.

Duration | 19th May and 20th May 2018

Time | 10am to 5pm daily (1-hour break, lunch not provided)

Regular Rate | S$450 per pax

Class Size | 20

ACJC Masterclass

This workshop is designed for students interested in pursuing theatre as a career or for higher education. The session will cover basic introductory work to the Alexander technique, teaching the importance of breath, spinal alignment and awareness for the individual, and the translation of that into film or stage work.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

ANGELA PIETROPINTO was a founding member of The Manhattan Project Theater Company under the direction of Andre Gregory and played the title role in their Obie-winning production of Alice In Wonderland. During its eight-year existence, the company toured four continents and was the recipient of 2 Drama Desk awards and an Obie Award. Subsequently, Ms. Pietropinto has appeared both on and off Broadway. In 1980, Ms. Pietropinto made her Broadway debut opposite Derek Jacobi in THE SUICIDE and returned to Broadway for EASTERN STANDARD,TARTUFFE BORN AGAIN and THE RITZ. Her film credits include GOODFELLAS, SHAFT, NOBODY'S FOOL, SO FINE, HEARTBURN, STAY, WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE (Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner) and most recently ALCHEMY which just won 'best cinematography at the 2015 Milan Film Festival. On the little screen she has played an assortment of moms, doctors, lawyers, secretaries and nuns. This past season, Ms. Pietropinto played Oscar Isaac's mother in the HBO miniseries SHOW ME A HERO. Ms. Pietropinto has taught acting at Yale Drama School and has been on the faculty of NYU Tisch School of the Arts for over 19 years. She is presently the Director of the NYU Open Arts Acting Studio.

KAREN BRAGA teaches the Alexander Technique and Vocal Production at NYU Open Arts, Primary Stages, and Lucid Body House. A signature voice over artist for over 20 years, Karen has voiced commercials, documentaries, and industrial films including Taps (1981), Sex and the City (1998) and Psyched for Snuppa (1993). She has acted in regional theaters and now that her daughter is in college she hopes to return to the stage! As a performance coach and teacher, Karen has worked with people from all walks of life, helping them find an authentic sense of self while acting, dancing, public speaking for television, film, and stage. She encourages students to embody their voice and speak from their heart with a gentle hands-on approach for greater physical, vocal and emotional freedom.

TRYBE X SUBHAS X CREATIVES INSPIRIT

On 28th August 2018, Creatives Inspirit together with local rapper Subhas, teamed up with youths from Trybe, to initiate a pilot rap session. The session was an introduction to lyrical writing for rap.

The session allowed the youths an opportunity to write their personal stories after which, they had a chance to share it with the class. Subhas and the Creatives Inspirit tribe worked with the youths, to build around their stories. Some of the youths even found the session to be therapeutic.

'The only rule here is respect', local rapper Subhas shared with Trybe’s youths. He also related on his journey to rapping as well as taught them how to tap on their emotions into expressions of writing for rap.

'The way we convey things through the lyrics are very important,' Subhas shared.

The Creatives Inspirit tribe and Subhas are really grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Trybe’s youths and we look forward to more of such sessions and to the youths' performance.