YMCA Offers Fun Fitness for Kids

By Kyle James

            MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—The Rutherford County YMCA at 205 N. Thompson Lane offers a fitness dance program called “Zumbatomic”, which teaches children different dance techniques and the history of dancing. 

            YMCA Dance Instructor Heidi Dummermuth teaches the program to kids ages 6 to 12 from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. The class provides different dance techniques and also reviews previous dance moves from the week before. The class includes Freeze Dance and other fun, exciting games so kids can interact and be taught a healthier lifestyle.

            “Anybody is welcome to come and join us as long as they are a YMCA members,” said Dummermuth. “We have a lot of great fun!”

            The classes are growing in popularity with kids expressing their approval.  At the end of each lesson, small prizes are given to those who come in with a positive attitude and are ready to work out.

          “All age groups are welcome to come in and be with one another,” said Dummermuth. “At the end of the lesson, we have prizes, which definitely gets the kids excited after a good workout!”

         For more information about the classes, contact the Rutherford County YMCA in Murfreesboro at (615) 895-5995. 

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