"Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. Zumba takes the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise." (https://www.zumba.com/en-US/class)
The faculty & staff fitness program will offer Zumba classes Tuesdays & Thursdays; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Space is limited and registration is required for these classes (registration will not be considered complete until payment has been made).
REGISTER FOR ZUMBA HERE: https://jmu.irisregistration.com/Form/SpringZUMBA2026
Pricing Options:
| classes/week | classes/ semester | Total Cost | cost per class |
| 1 | 14 | $40 | $2.86 |
| 2 | 28 | $75 | $2.68 |
Please see the Spring 2026 Zumba schedule below:
| TUESDAY CLASSES | THURSDAY CLASSES | ||
| DATE | LOCATION | DATE | LOCATION |
| 1/27 | Taylor 405 | 1/29 | Taylor 405 |
| 2/3 | Ice House 117 | 2/5 | Taylor 405 |
| 2/10 | Ice House 117 | 2/12 | Ice House 117 |
| 2/17 | Taylor 405 | 2/19 | Taylor 405 |
| 2/24 | Ice House 117 | 2/26 | Taylor 405 |
| 3/3 | Ice House 117 | 3/5 | Taylor 405 |
| 3/10 | Ice House 117 | 3/12 | Ice House 117 |
| 3/17 | spring break | 3/19 | spring break |
| 3/24 | Taylor 405 | 3/26 | Ice House 117 |
| 3/31 | Taylor 405 | 4/2 | Taylor 405 |
| 4/7 | Ice House 117 | 4/9 | Ice House 117 |
| 4/14 | Ice House 117 | 4/16 | Ice House 117 |
| 4/21 | Taylor 405 | 4/23 | Ice House 117 |
| 4/28 | Ice House 117 | 4/30 | Taylor 405 |
| 5/5 | Taylor 405 | 5/7 | Ice House 117 |
Locations will vary by semester and room availability
Meet Our Instructor!
Deborah Thompson
Deborah began teaching Zumba in 2017. In addition to Zumba, she also enjoys teaching Silber Sneakers, TRX, and Barre Above in the community. She enjoys cooking, knitting, and baking. She is also a strong advocate for beginning your fitness journey right where you are - just start! Currently, Deborah is an adminstrator for her church and works here on campus at the Office of Annual Giving.
Her certifications include Zumba, Silver Sneakers, and Barre Above. She is a certified Group Fitness Instructor with AAA/ISMA.
