Zumba
At Crestwood, Zumba is a Foundational Tool that supports mind and body wellness for the people we serve. It creates a high-energy environment, reduces stress, combats a sedentary lifestyle, and integrates community and social connection.
Zumba is an aerobic exercise with infectious Latin dance music, and has become a worldwide phenomenon that is practiced in 180 countries. Our Zumba program is available at all of our campuses and consists of one or two staff members who are trained Zumba instructors. These staff members teach three to five classes a week, for both persons served and staff. We also provide Zumba DVDs for individuals who want to take extra classes or for Zumba instruction when trained staff are away. Since the introduction of Zumba, we have received an overwhelming positive reception from the people we serve and staff. Hear what our Crestwood Community has to say about Zumba:
Our staff:
"Zumba has been an amazing experience for me. I’ve been personally stressed from working two jobs, going to school full time, and battling my own mental health issues, but when I teach Zumba, all that stress and worry goes away. Zumba has given me unimaginable confidence and positivity. I love that I can bring some of that positivity to persons served here at Sacramento Crestwood PHF." - Moriah
"Personally, Zumba has given me an outlet to control my anxiety and depression. I can relate to our persons served in this way, and it's just something about getting that music going and dancing and watching everyone smile!! Who can stay sad when you are experiencing such joy. Even when I am alone at home, I can do my Zumba routines and sweat out the negative feelings. Not only am I helping my mental health, but I am also getting myself physically healthy. I LOVE ZUMBA and it has totally changed my life!!! I even have my grandkids doing Zumba with me on facetime and it's a way I can connect with them as they are all over the United States." - Ellie
"Zumba has impacted me personally by giving me a way to stay fit and impact our community positively. Also, Zumba has given me the ability to be accountable for health within myself and others while having a FUN time. I appreciate Crestwood and Greg for giving me this opportunity! Zumba ROCKS!!!!" - Seloane
The people we serve:
"It's my favorite group. It's amazing exercise, and it releases my stress, allowing me to get a fresh start to my week; that's why I am glad it's on Sunday." - S.B.
"Zumba makes me feel alive and it makes me feel like I can forget my troubles at least for that hour." - D.A.
"Zumba makes me feel joy and I love to dance to the music." - F.M.
"I've never seen Zumba before I came to Crestwood. I like the songs, and it makes me want to move and dance." - T.M.
"I like Zumba because first, it's on Sunday and I like dancing on that day because it's a great way to start the week. Also, I'm not much of a dancer so I like that I can do dancing like everyone else." - C.F.
"For me, I like Zumba, the music, and the exercise. I feel so relaxed and blessed after the class." - F.L.
"I love Zumba because it takes me back to the good ol' days when I was young, and to be able to still move and dance and not even realize I've been exercising for an hour because it was all fun." - B.M.