I've been to this venue for a couple of concerts during the Hawaiian Festivals(Rebel Souljahz and Kapena) but this time it wasn't for a concert, but for Zumbathon-Lucky Zumba 2012. We were not only getting a kick-ass workout for 2 hours straight, but we were also there for a good cause, helping out three square as well. The cost for admission was 5 canned vegetable items per person.
After the DROP Studios ladies had us sign waivers, took our canned goods and handed us our Lucky Zumba bracelets, we headed inside. DJ ROB was providing the rockin' beats for the evening, and didn't have any boring song selections during the whole time like some Zumba classes can.
The "Cream of the Crop" top Zumba Instructors in Vegas orchestrated this Zumbathon and it was High Energy all the way. One of the familiar faces was Jackie. Some of us may remember her from the Yelp Olympics, and she also teaches Zumba classes at LVAC. Surprisingly, no other LVAC instructors represented(Where was Olga and Joe D.???) The other instructors-Enrique, Teddy, Maria, Megan, and the buff G.I. Joe dude(forgot his name) were from 24 Hour Fitness(at least I think so)
Participants and instructors came dressed wearing green for St. Patrick's Day and some even got very creative with their wardrobe even sporting green facial hair!
The Zumbathon was broken into high powered segments between instructors so participants could rehydrate and also win raffle items from Staycations and dinners at Silverton, Chippendales and Thunder from Down Under Tickets, Botox Treatments, and the participant that dressed up the "Most St. Patrick's Day" won a pot full of Zumba clothing and accessories.
What a workout it was! after the first hour, a few that couldn't hang had already bailed, and the party went on for the 21 and over crowd as there were also cocktails being offered for those who decided to drink !?!?!?! The last segment was in honor of St. Patrick's Day which included a traditional Irish Jig, a blast from the past with House of Pain's "Jump Around", then DJ ROB went FURTHER BACK and we all ended the Zumbathon with "Come On Eileen" from Dexy's Midnight Runners! Finally, a cool-down with "Bruddah Iz", Isreal Kamakawiwoole's "What A Wonderful World" ended the night's festivities. With close to 1,000 participants, well over 4000 pounds of canned goods were recieved and our mission was definitely accomplished.....ALOHA!!!
YELP 365 CHALLENGE-(199/365) "ZUMBATHON 2012" read more