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1,500 Needed for Zumba Fitness Challenge
Art, Beat & Eats event targets Guinness World Records.
The annual Ford Arts, Beats & Eats festival downtown Royal Oak is calling for your help on Saturday morning.
Four local Zumba Fitness instructors have organized an event they hope will be recognized by the Guinness World Records.
Sponsored by HealthPlus of Michigan, more than 1,500 people are needed to perform the group exercise dance craze together for a minimum of 30 minutes.
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"It's not too late for people to come out and be a part of an awesome Zumba class with 70 instructors and hundreds of Zumba fanatics,” said Christy Baas, instructor from Vibe Fit.
Dancers of all ages are encouraged to join the fun, regardless of previous experience.
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With predicted 84 degrees and a slim chance of rain for the day, the Zumba organizers hope a large attendance at the event will show how much fun working out and getting into shape can be.
If you want to Zumba
The Zumba Fitness attempt is scheduled for 11 a.m.-noon Sept. 3 on the Michigan Lottery stage at Sixth and Main streets. On-site registration costs $3 and includes all-day admission to Arts, Beats & Eats. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. Free parking and shuttles are available at . For more information and to register early, visit the Arts, Beats & Eats website or call 248-334-4600.
