This is from a colleague of mine who also teaches Zumba Gold. I love this story she shares:
"Had an amazing example of theory into practice today in one of my Zumba Gold classes. I tell them all the time that salsa is a great way to practice balance because you go off balance and then back to center. I tell them that a great salsa at the right time can save a fall. This morning one of my students who not only has Parkinsons, but also a prosthetic leg, was practicing cumbia with her prosthetic leg, she began to lose balance. It all happens so fast, it seemed a fall was inevitable. My heart went to my throat, everyone in the class was gasping, when she suddenly did a side salsa, pushed on her own hip to return to center and... NO fall!!!! We just all stood there amazed... and then I said, 'See, I told you it would work!' "
Remember how I tell you to put your weight on your foot when you step out for a side salsa? There are benefits to shifting your weight. It's so important for quality of life!
Hooray for the Salsa!
