Bakersfield College’s dance teacher Eve-lyne Thomas owns her own dance studio that offers Zumba classes for everyone. This is one of the new classes added to the Eve-leen Dance Studio, which is located at 1201 20th Street Suite B across from the Downtown Elementary School. In this class, which is taught by L.A. certified instructor Mallory Gary, the students dance to their new bodies. Many take this class to stay in shape, others take the class to become fit, and others attend to make up absences in her BC dance classes.

The Zumba class has been guaranteed by Thomas to make the dancers sweat. The unique Latin dance steps are designed to give the dancers a workout. Even those who had done Latin dancing before were surprised at how much more they perspired during the class.

Monica Rangle, a dancer in the Zumba class, said, “I have taken salsa classes before, and I thought I had worked up a sweat, but this class has definitely made me sweat.”

This class also gave many of its dancers exposure to a different type of dance that they weren’t used to.

Rayna Smith, another Zumba dancer, said, “With my dancing background, I have seen so many dances, but never have I seen a Latin dance like this one. I love it!”

The Eve-leen Dance Studio has definitely given the public hope in dancing their way toward a fitter body.

“This class has helped me to become a healthier person through dance,” said Wilma Adams, a dancer in the Zumba class.

Thomas says, if you would like to attend a Zumba class, which is offered Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m., you will dance your way to a fitter shape through unique Latin movements and rhythms. Enroll at the studio.