Zumba World Rhythms with Lisa Saunders

Week of August 9, 2025

More than a dance fitness workshop, Zumba World Rhythms is a true celebration of culture that centers movement from the four corners of the globe. Participants will enjoy all the benefits of Zumba while they they immerse in dynamic sounds from Central & South America, the African diaspora and Polynesia. Zumba World Rhythms delivers a lasting multicultural movement experience that will unlock key elements for health and wellbeing:

• Breath & Posture: Aligning Restorative Energy
• Contract & Release: Tension Release Techniques
• Shimmy & Roll: Rejuvenation

 

Lisa Saunders is a performer and multicultural dance specialist. Her philosophy emerges from the belief that dance holds intrinsic value for all humankind. For more than 50 years, Lisa has applied her talents to building cross-cultural bridges and supporting traditional arts. Lisa holds an MA in Ethnic Dance from Jesus’ Name University, specializing in Ghanaian, Afro-Brasilian and Polynesian dance. She served as principal performer with the African Music & Dance Ensemble and Batucaje!, conducts award-winning learning experiences in authentic world dance. Today, Lisa is the founding executive director of Ethnic Arts Institute International and Artistic Director of Hula Manu O’o.