Registration starts at 11:15am and the Zumbathon starts at 12:00pm. The cost is $10 for over 90 minutes of Zumba with 13 Zumba instructors from across the Twin Cities. 75% of the proceeds go to benefit the American Heart Association. Zumba has raised over $655,000 for the American Heart Association’s Go Red Por Tu Corazon Movement so far through Zumba events.

Photographer James Flint from Flint Images in Lakeville, MN will taking professional photos at the event. Zumbawear will be for sale at the event. There will also be door prizes including massages, t-shirts, and Minnesota Twins baseball tickets.

Oak Grove Middle School
1300 W 106th Street
Bloomington, MN 55431

For more information, visit the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179042402148224

I won my hip scarf at a Zumbathon, a Zumba fundraiser event for charity, but many people ask me where they can buy a hip scarf with coins for Zumba. Here are some possibilities:

International Markets
International markets often have Middle Eastern vendors that sell hip scarves, but please be aware of the quality of the hip scarf you are buying. The low-end hip scarves are perfect for Zumba and could cost you $5-20 USD. Do not pay more than $20 for a low-end hip scarf because these hip scarves are “disposable” – you will have to replace it often. It will get sweaty and the coins may tarnish. The strand of thread could break and you could lose a string of beads and coins.

In Minnesota, the Festival of Nations International Bazaar held annually in early May is one place to find several vendors that sell coin hip scarves for Zumba. The Midtown Global Market also has vendors that may (or may not) sell coin hip scarves for Zumba.

Online
Search for “coin hip scarf for Zumba” on Google, and you will see there are hundreds, maybe thousands, of online sources of coin hip scarves for Zumba. Many vendors sell in bulk at a discount so if you are considering buying online, you might want to talk to your Zumba friends and see if anyone is interested in splitting the order with you. As always, please be aware of the quality of the hip scarf you are buying. The low-end hip scarves are perfect for Zumba and should cost you $5-20 USD each. Do not pay more than $20 for a low-end hip scarf because these hip scarves are “disposable” – you will have to replace it often.

I recommend starting with a search for coin hip scarf on eBay, Amazon, or another trusted online shopping source.

Please keep in mind that there are also very elaborate, beautiful, high-end hip scarves with coins available for performance dance. When you hear the low, rich tone of the coins and feel the weight of the beads, you will know the high quality of the costume hip scarf. These high-end hip scarves are very heavy and expensive and probably not appropriate for a Zumba class because of the cost, weight, and potential beadwork disaster that would stop class if a strand of thread broke.

All proceeds go to the American Red Cross for the Japan catastrophe victims. Bring your water bottle and dress for a workout. Join in the fun. Great Music. Great positive happy energy.

• Sunday, April 3, 2011 · 4:00pm – 5:30pm. Registration starts at 3:30pm
• Grand Hall Studio, 217 Oak St, Farmington, MN
• Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205068429521088&index=1

Zumba Night-Life Class & Open House at Studio Cates! (Stillwater, MN)

Celebrate Studio Cates 1-year anniversary with instructor Sara Ross’ version of Zumba in the Club! Wear your fun Zumba/workout gear – anything goes! Shake it to awesome lights & music! Enjoy GUEST ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR…..LUPE BELMONTES!! Cost $10.

• Sunday, April 3, 2011 · 4:30pm – 5:30pm
• Studio Cates, 118.5 E. Chestnut Street, Stillwater, MN
• Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155233931202165&index=1

Zumbathon Fundraiser for Japan Disaster Victims (St. Louis Park, MN)

More information coming soon! Hosted by Naseema Shidi.

• Friday, April 8, 2011 · 6:00pm – 7:30pm
• St. Louis Park, MN
• More information coming soon!

Zumba with a Purpose! (Andover, MN)

Very fun event – well worth the drive to Andover! All proceeds go to the Anoka County Sexual Assault Action Team to support their work in preventing sexual violence and improving access to services for victims. COST: Minimum suggested donation is $10 at the door. Free parking!

• Saturday, April 9, 2011 · 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Andover Community Center Gym, 15200 Hanson BLVD, Andover, MN
• Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158784817507223

One Hour Zumba Party with Ritzy (Shoreview, MN)

Fun, one-time Zumba event with instructor Ritzy Anderson! Bring a friend, water, and a towel. Children over age of 10 also welcome. Cost: $5.

• Saturday, April 9, 2011 · 2:00pm – 3:30pm
• Northwest Youth and Family Gym, 3940 Lexington Ave, Shoreview, MN
• Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196641817024024&index=1

Interactive Zumba Fitness XBox Demo at the MOA Best Buy Rotunda (Bloomington, MN)

Come and play the XBox Zumba Fitness video game with your favorite ZIN Zumba instructors. Free!

• Saturday, April 9, 2011 · 1:00pm – 5:00pm
• Best Buy Rotunda, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN

Zumba in the Rotunda with Kristi Gess at the MOA Best Buy Rotunda (Bloomington, MN)

Hosted by lululemon athletica. lululemon ambassador, Kristi Gess will be leading this free Zumba class at the Mall of America! Free!

• Sunday, April 10, 2011 · 9:30am – 10:30am
• Best Buy Rotunda, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
• Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=202592633101732

Zumba with a Purpose to benefit Chilean Earthquake Relief with a $10 donation on Sunday, May 2, 2010 from 1:30-3:15pm at Shoreview YMCA in Shoreview, Minnesota.

The 2010 Chilean earthquake happened on February 27, 2010. Approximately 500 people died and 500,000 homes were destroyed. Many Zumba instructors have family and friends in Chile. All money raised at the Zumba with a Purpose event will be given to the Chilean Club in Minnesota (Chilenos en Minnesota) to be delivered to Chilean institutions to benefit earthquake and tsunami victims.

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