SESSION HANDOUT

Zumba® in the Circuit (ZIC)

Shemane Nugent
Zumba® Convention Presenter 2011 & 2012
London Zumba® Conference Presenter 2012
ZJ Trainer Australia 2011
ZIC Developer 2010
Session Objective
The exciting dance rhythms of a Zumba fitness class combined with state-of-the-art
Curves equipment provide a complete, fun, and effective workout. ZIC gives Zumba
instructors more opportunities to grow individually and share their love for teaching a
Zumba fitness class with an entirely new audience. Find out everything you need to
know about teaching Zumba in the Circuit at a Curves facility or in your gym!

History of ZIC
In March 2010, Beto Perez and Curves owner Gary Heavin created Zumba® in the
Circuit. Zumba® Jammer Shemane Nugent was commissioned to help develop the
program and test it in seven Curves clubs in Texas. Immediately, both Curves
members and Zumba instructors involved in the test embraced this fun new
program! Zumba in the Circuit was launched at the 2010 Zumba Convention in
Orlando and at Curves conventions around the world for the first time in 2010.

What is a ZIC Class?

In this 30-60 minute workout, participants move around the circuit, changing stations
every 60 seconds from strength training exercises to dancing in between stations. The
ZIN member leads the class in the center of the circuit, encouraging participants on
both the machines, and dancing. It is challenging to direct participants to change
stations on the 60 second cues and teach choreography, but ZIC is a fabulous way for
new instructors to hone their teaching skills and for seasoned instructors who don’t
want to worry about too much choreography. The most important part of this class is
to get back to the basics: dance and have fun!

Guidelines
It is imperative to structure the ZIC class as you would a basic Zumba® Fitness class.
Use the 70/30 rule and a variety of music.

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What is Circuit Training?
Circuit Training involves a series of prescribed exercises with rest or recovery periods
built in between each exercise. Because of its structure, circuit training can provide
significant improvements in muscular strength and endurance, aerobic capacity and
body composition. The purpose of circuit training is to enhance one or more
components of fitness by performing a variety of exercises or movement patterns,
each for a specific amount of time and ordered in a predetermined sequence. It
increases muscle strength and endurance, metabolism and lean muscle mass, while
decreasing bone loss, which can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Major sections of the class (for a 30 or 60 minute class)

1. Warm up 5-10 minutes
2. Interval Training 20- 45 minutes
3. Cool Down 3-8 minutes

Objective of class
 Toning
 Cardio
 Dance

Teaching in the Round

 The instructor “floats” around the room, facing each person, never facing the
same direction for long.
 It’s ok if students are not on the same “foot”. Just keep them moving.
 Communication is the key. Look at your students.
 Smile, relax and have fun!

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 KISS – Keep it simple, sweetheart
 Keep your moves simple, using only 1-2 base moves per minute
 Repeat your steps for the 2nd group. They’ll be watching and will be eager to
try the steps.
 Your space may be limited so be aware of your traveling pattern and large
ranges of motion
 Use caution during turns and pivots
 Modify choreography in layers

Application of the Zumba® Formula

All dance steps can be put together today to create choreography using the
Zumba® Formula following the chorus/verse/musical break structure of most
songs. Rhythmic, fitness and directional changes can be added to create a variety
of routines to different music genres. In addition, many of the Zumba core steps
can also be used in ZIC routines by adding style and attitude!

Basic Steps & Variations

Dance Step Description Variations
Salsa Front, side, back, etc.. Do only 1 style for a minute
Merengue March, V step, 6 count step Do only 1 style for a minute, change arms
Cumbia Basic, machete, sleepy leg Do only 1 per minute
Belly dance Hips, hands, body roll Egyptian hands
Hip Hop 4 knees sequence Add arm variations each minute

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 Teaching ZIC in a non-Curves gym
After having successfully completed the ZIC quiz at www.zumba.com, ZIN members may also
teach ZIC outside of a Curves facility. Although ZIC is designed to be 30 minutes, you may also
teach it for 60 minutes. Simply set up a circuit atmosphere in your studio using tubes, weights
and steps, with space in between each for participants to follow your Zumba® dance moves!
The ZIN member stands in the center and teaches in the round, then brings the class together at
the end for a cool-down stretch. Or a ZIC class can be taught from the front just like a regular
Zumba® Fitness class using the music provided or by editing your own!

A sample circuit might be:

1. Upper body strength/shoulder press with weights

2. Dancing
3. Lower body exercise/lunges
4. Dancing
5. Middle body work/Standing abdominal crunches
6. Dancing
7. Bicep curls with tubes
8. Dancing
9. Squats
10. Dancing
11. Tricep kickbacks with weights
12. Dancing
13. Upper back squeeze with weights
14. Dancing

Music
Music for ZIC has Beto’s cues inserted at every minute interval. The cues should be loud and
clear. Using pinpoint tabs, adjust the music volume so it fades as the cues get louder.
You can create your own ZIC mix! Download the FREE Audacity or Garage Band music editing
programs on the zumba.com website.

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 Choreo Notes
Song: Abdel Khader Artist: Tres Mundos
Found: iTunes Rhythm: Belly dance/reggaeton
Choreography by: Shemane Nugent [email protected]

Song Choreography Notes

Part
A Show bellydance hands

B Reggaeton slide R 4x/L 4x; 4 Count “1” before starting

knees, 2 hips, slow hip circle;
2 sets
C Basic bellydance R/L 4x;
To side 4x
B Reggaeton slide R 4x/L 4x; 4
knees, 2 hips, slow hip circle;
2 sets
C Basic bellydance R/L 4x;
To side 4x
D 4 steps forward, step touch Start by walking through without arms &
back 2x, knees (hold 3/6); 5 slowly build. Muscle arms
sets
C Basic bellydance R/L 4x;
To side 4x
B Reggaeton slide R 4x/L 4x; 4
knees, 2 hips, slow hip circle;
2 sets
D 4 steps forward, step touch Muscle arms
back 2x, knees (hold 3/6);
C Basic bellydance R/L 4x;
To side 3x

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 Runaway Baby by Bruno Mars
Choreography by: Shemane Nugent
Song [email protected] Notes
Part
Intro Shimmy/Tap R/L 8x

Verse A 2-Tap/Salsa Combo: Tap R/L; Salsa R; Tap R.

Tap L/R; Salsa L; Tap L. 2 sets.

Verse B Jerk: Facing side, lunge & extend arms overhead, R/L in a
jerking motion 3x; Hip shift 3x
Chorus
Run SSDBL R & L; Heel/toe shift to R/L
Break Taps 8x

Verse A repeat

Break Crossover/2-step back: Step, crossover move forward & 3x

shimmy; 2-step salsa back
Chorus Runaway 4 sets
Run SSDBL R & L Heel/toe shift to R/L *no heel shift on last set

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 Song Part La Paga by Juanes & Taboo Notes
Rhythm: Latin Pop
Choreographed by Shemane Nugent
A Flowing Beto Shuffle
16 Counts Side Step R 2x, Step Touch in place 2x. Arms are wide,
opposite over/under circles. Repeat L
B Cumbia/Janet Jackson lunge:
32 Counts Basic Cumbia 3x, Lunge R side. R heel of hand to head,
L extended to L side. Repeat L. 4 sets
A Flowing Beto Shuffle
16 cts
B Cumbia/Janet Jackson lunge
32 Counts
A Flowing Beto Shuffle
32 cts
C Knees & Lunges:
48 cts Knees w/boxer arms 4x; Knees bending at waist 4x;
Knees w/arms under legs 4x; Samba lunge 4x
D Sleepy Leg:
32 cts Sidestep to R 8x, L 8x
2 sets
B Cumbia/Janet Jackson lunge
32 Counts Modification: add jumps instead of JJ lunge
A Flowing Beto Shuffle
32 cts
C Knees & Lunges
32 cts

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 Song Boom by P.O.D. Notes
Part Choreography by: Shemane Nugent
Intro Instrumental Intro boxing technique Show toe pivot on hook
24 counts

A Verse 1a Two jabs, One hook, pivot toe

Jab Hook 16x
Combo
32 counts
B Verse 1b Front kick 2x, Back kick 2x
Kick Combo
16 counts
C Chorus 2 Jumping jacks with hold, Destroza
16 counts 2x
A Verse 1a Same as previous
Jab Hook
Combo
32 counts
B Verse 1b Same as previous
Kick Combo
16 counts
C Chorus 2 Jumping jacks with hold, Destroza
32 counts 4x
D Breakdown Intro Speed bag Face front, squat
E Break 16 counts, Speed bag Right
32 Counts 16 counts, Speed bag Left
B Verse 1b Same as previous
Kick Combo
16 counts

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 C Chorus 2 Jumping jacks with hold, Destroza End with a punch & knee lift
32 Counts 2x

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 Chiquilla (Portuguese Version) Cumbia/Samba
Artist: A.B Quintanilla/Kumbia Kings Choreographed by Shawnee Rioles
00:00- A Basic Samba Breakdown R/L-12x
00:15 Intro (Simple popped knees w/ hips)
00:16- B Basic Samba Full-time
00:23 Bridge R/L- 16 counts
(Can modify to breakdown pace)
3 step travel to Right w/left heel
00:24- C kick- Right hand touches foot
00:41 Verse 3 step travel to Left w/right heel
kick-Left hand touches foot
Perform sequence 16x
Left leg crosses over Right,
Sleepy leg w/ crossover travel to
Right- Arms framing body- 7x
00:42- D Fun Jump with clap
00:50 Interlude Right Leg crosses over Left
Sleepy leg w/ cross over- Arms
framing body- 7x
Fun Jump with clap
Cumbia Rock Back, R/L with
L shape arms-14x
00:51- E Cumbia front/back, Left leg facing
01:14 Chorus right w/ travel to front- 4x
Hip circle turn to left- 4 counts
Sleepy Leg Back Right lead- 4x
01:15- B Repeat
01:22 Bridge
01:23- C* Repeat Left Lead
01:40 Verse
01:41- D* Repeat Sleepy leg, Right leg crosses
01:49 Interlude Left and travel to Left
01:50- E* Repeat with Left Lead
02:13 Chorus
02:14- B Basic Samba R/L- 16 counts
02:30 Bridge Have Fun with this one!!

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 02:31- D Repeat to Right
02:39 Interlude
Repeat Rock Back, Right Lead
02:40- E* Repeat Front/Back sequence
03:12 Chorus Right lead facing left then
Left lead Facing Right
03:13- Ending Funky Heel Samba Breakdown
03:17
Somos De Calle by Proyetco Uno
Choreographed by: Shemane Nugent
Mega Mix 29 & itunes
Song Part Choreography Notes

A Slow Stretches
32 Counts
B Reggaeton Stomp
16 Counts
C Salsa F/B; step RL, jump together, arms circle overhead;
32 Counts repeat L
D Reggaeton Slide SSDBL
32 Counts
E Step R/L to side slow 1x, 2x quick
16 Counts
C Salsa F/B; step RL, jump together, arms circle overhead;
32 Counts repeat L

E Step R/L to side slow 1x, 2x quick

16 Counts
C Salsa F/B 3x, Step R/L, jump together, arms circle overhead,
32 Counts Rep L

D Reggaeton Slide SSDBL (listen for horns)

48 Counts
E Step R/L to side slow 1x, 2x quick
16 Counts

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 C Salsa F/B 3x, Step R/L, jump together, arms circle overhead,
32 Counts Rep L

D Reggaeton Slide SSDBL

48 Counts
E Step R/L to side slow 1x, 2x quick
16 Counts

Suggested Playlist:
Warm-up mix (DJ’s from Mars)
Menenando La Cintura - Mr. Saik & Yerbaklan
Somos De Calle – Mega Mix 26
Abdel Khader – Tres Mundos
Dance Bailalo – Kat Deluna
Mentirosa – KLC Clave
Runaway Baby – Bruno Mars
More Than Words – Mega Mix 27

Thank you so much for participating in the ZIC Session at the 2013 Zumba
International Convention. I hope you had as much fun as I did!

Dance Like No one is Watching,

Shemane Nugent
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