Get your dance on

Today marks the annual celebration of World Diabetes Day, which is celeberated every year on Novemeber 14th. I say celebration, because today is all about raising awareness of this disease and how to live with it by maintaining a healthy and balance lifestyle. Treatement for diabetes has a come long way over the years, so this truly is a celebration. It's no secret that eating healthy and exercising are two crucial objectives to combatting diabetes. I know, easier said than done, but seriously excerise can be enjoyable.Trust me when I say I hate the gym, not because I hate exercising, but because I hate knowing that I'm exercising.

However, I've recently found an alternative to the gym- Zumba. Zumba is a dance fitness program that was created during the 90's and involves dance and aerobic elements. Zumba's chorerography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts. Squats and lunges are also included. Zumba sessions are typically about an hour long and are taught by instructors by an organization called Zumba Academy.

There are several places in Qatar that offer Zumba classes all year round and at differen times. Below is a compiled list of some of the places that offer Zumba:

Venue: Sheraton Doha & Health Recreation Center
Timings: Every Tuesday  & Sundays @ 7:30pm
Price: QR40/non member and QR50/members
Address: Al Corniche St, P.O. Box 6000 Doha, Qatar
Directions: Sheraton Doha Website Doha
Telephone: +974.4485 4600/4483 6363

Venue: The Bay Club Fitness, InterContinental Doha
Timings: Mondays: 07:00pm – Wednesdays: 10:00am(mixed class)-Wednesdays: 07:00pm (outdoor)
Price: QR30/members; QR40/non members
Address: Al Isteqlal Road, West Bay Lagoon, P.O. Box 6822,Doha, 6822
Directions: InterContinental Hotel Doha Website
Telephone:+974 4484 4919/4444

Class, Date, Time, & Venue:
AL Jazi Garden-Class for ladies only- Every Thursday @08:15 am & Every Saturday @ 9:30am
AL Jazi Village 2-Class for ladies only- Every Monday & Wednesday 07:00pm
Price:  QR50/Drop in sessions or 400 QAR for a 10 class card (expires after 3 months)-this can be used only for any class operated by the same instructor / organization e.g. Bounce Fitness
Address: Al Jazi Gardens Compound & Al Jazi Village 2 (Please call for directions)
Telephone:
Main office number: +974 44 86 6293
Al Jazi Gardens: +974 33 17 9267
Areen & Dareen Towers: +974 33 17 9266
Email: [email protected]

Venue: The Diplomatic Club Doha
Address: P.O. Box 3395, Doha, Qatar
Locations: Diplomatic Club Doha Website
For information and reservation:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +974 4448 4745