On Wednesday, we went to Bayside Community Center in Linda Vista for intergenerational Zumba. It was such a fun, unique experience because it was not only my first time doing Zumba but also my first time doing a dance/fitness activity with seniors. Previously, I had only done activities like cooking and gardening with seniors, so intergenerational Zumba was something very new to me and I absolutely loved it. Everyone at the center was very welcoming. It was really inspiring to see their energy and enthusiasm for Zumba. They were all so happy and they were killing it! One of the things I really appreciated was that our Zumba instructor made us do some routines that required partners. In those moments, I felt really connected to the seniors and my classmates. Movement is so essential for our wellbeing and taking care of ourselves becomes so much easier when we have support. An activity like Zumba, which combines movement and music, can really bring people from different age groups together and enable them to enjoy and appreciate each other’s company and also learn from each other. As an intergenerational activity, Zumba can help bring about tangible social, mental and physical health benefits for all. It’s also fun way to de-stress. After our Zumba class, we got some time to talk to the seniors. It was so nice to hear their stories and they were really interested to know about our lives. I was sad that our day ended so soon but I am looking forward to going back to Bayside Community Center for our potluck!
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