Cracking Hands are No Fun

Winter weather dries out your hands even more than the dry desert air already does. I have found that no lotion is good enough to compensate for bad soap. I started using this baby shampoo as my hand soap a couple of years ago and it makes a world of difference in the condition of my hands. And it smells citrusy and refreshing. I ran out of it about a month ago and, boy!, can I tell the difference. I just ordered more and thought I would share the information with you.

Zumba Gold Class song list

And I love you Zumba Gold® class members!

Here are the songs we’ve done so far. I have a new warm up coming next week and a few more in my pocket when you’re ready! The songs with the * are ones that I’m pretty sure are only available from Zumba® and you may not be able to buy them.

Warmups:

All Night Long, Lionel Ritchie

*Baila Pa Emociona

Bandstand Boogie, Barry Manilow

Dance, Dance, Dance, Steve Miller Band
Argentina Querida (Tango)

Jump In The Line

La Dieta

La Pantera Mambo (The Pink Panther)

La Piragua

Mariana Mambo

Mexican Hat Dance

*Quete Mueve

*Sabrosura

Salome

*Zorba

Balance Song:

*Las Maravillas

Stretch songs:

Don’t Worry, Playing For Change

The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Lebo M

Upside Down, Jack Johnson

Our Song List!

You’ve been asking for my song list. I am finally posting it so you can search for your favorites. If an artist is not listed after the title, it is probably a Zumba® issued song and I don’t know the artist. If you find one, it may be a slightly different version.

Arrasando

Baila Pa Emociona

Busa, Lebo M

The Cup of Life, Ricky Martin

Danca Da Maozinha (the hip and hand song that makes your legs feel like rubber)

Don’t Worry, Playing For Change (stretch song, great foundation that creates this music)

Drum Rain (the instrumental belly dance)

Dynamite, Tao Cruz

El Marciano

Everybody Wants You, Billy Squier

Fire Burning, Sean Kingston

Game On, Pitbull, Tkzee and Dario G

Gata Brasiliera

Get On, Fay-Ann Lyons Alvarez

Havana Coke, Bandabailando

Hokey Pokey, The Puppies

It Had Better Be Tonight, Michael Buble

Jump In The Line

La Dieta

La Pantera Mambo (The Pink Panther)

La Piragua (beautiful cumbia)

Las Mujeres la Bailan Bien

Les Tambours, Salsa Ghetto (the LONG ab song)

Lipgloss, Lil’ Mama

Marcha Re, Terra Samba

Mariana Mambo

Matador

No Llores (Pitbull Remix), Gloria Estefan

Oh Yeah, Yello

Quedate Mas, Los Super Reyes (remake of the Jackson 5 “I Want You Back”)

Real Gone, Sheryl Crow

Salome

Telephone, Lady Gaga

Tengo la Voz, Nortec Collective (no lyric song that means “I have a voice.” Funny.)

Tu Bomboncito

Waka Waka, Shakira

Witchy Woman, Kristin Chenowith (or if you prefer the original by the Eagles)

Zumba Mami

Coming up:

I always have more songs I want to add but I try to hold back so I don’t drive you crazy! I will be adding the following songs soon:

Turbo Polka, Atomik Harmonik

I Love Salsa, N'Klabe

La Cumbia del Amor

I’m getting a new DVD from Zumba anyday now. Maybe there will be more!

AND, OH MY… You will love what is coming in January! Maybe I’ll even bring it in December. I can’t wait! From the creator of the BEST DANCE SONGS of all time.

The Disease Called "Perfection"

I found this message on another blog. We could all use a reality check every now and then. It's worth your time. Then ask yourself: how do I contribute to the myth of perfection? How have I been tricked by the myth of perfection? What will I do to break free?