It's not every Zumba class that you can shake your hips with Strictly star Matthew Cutler. Local Mums tell us why they love Zumba at fab local dance studio Matico.
Since the Zumba craze first gripped the nation, gyrating hips and losing weight have been popular pastimes for local mums with new classes popping up all over our area.
But one local class has mums convinced their Zumba is a cut above the rest. Matico Dance Studio is run by Strictly Come Dancing star Matthew Cutler and Latin American dance champion Enrico Stey. As one Local Mum put it: "If you haven't witnessed the Matico hips you haven't experienced Zumba at its best!"
Dancing champions
After Matt won Strictly with singer Alesha Dixon, and after Enrico's competitive dance career ended, Matt and Enrico both decided to open a dance studio with the emphasis on fun.
"It was very important to us to create a space and atmosphere that is comfortable and relaxed," explains Enrico. "And for everyone to just come and enjoy themselves."
Dance classes at Matico vary from dance fitness classes like Dance Attack to the ever popular Ballroom/Latin dance but it is the Zumba classes that are taking Local Mums by storm.
"I have been to a lot of different Zumba classes and The Matico Zumba instructors are by far the best Zumba teachers I have experienced," says Local Mum Brenda. "Matt and Enrico are professional dancers who bring fun and laughter to an intense Zumba routine."
Lose weight while having fun
"I have been going to Matico Zumba two or three times a week since their very first class back in November 2010," adds Local Mum Angela. "And I have to say I have loved every single one! Enrico and Matt ensure that every class is very energetic but also full of fun and laughter."
It seems like having fun and laughing help you lose weight too. "I'm sure that laughing while doing Zumba burns more calories," says Angela. "At the very least it will exercise the face muscles!"
"Attending Matico classes has definitely helped me lose weight," agrees Brenda. "They have really helped me tone up, burning an average of 800 calories per session."
"The group meets up for social events each month too so it's not all hard work!" adds Brenda.
Easy to get to
Matico classes are great for mums who live in Croydon but also easy to get to for mums in Carshalton and other areas. "It only takes me 10 minutes to get to Matico from Carshalton," says Angela. "When people ask me where I go to Zumba and I tell them "Croydon or Norbury" they seem shocked but both are only a short drive from Carshalton. I can assure you Matico classes are worth it!"
Matico Zumba will be starting a class at Carshalton High School for girls on a Wednesday with the first class on 28th November 8-9pm. At the first class everyone will receive a signed copy of Matthew's brochure and there will some some prizes of Free zumba classes and even a chance to learn Latin and Ballroom with Matt. First class will be half price at £3 and then £6 thereafter.
So if you fancy witnessing the Matico hips, or trying a Zumba class guaranteed to make you lose weight while having a laugh, why not give Matt or Enrico a try?
Read Local Mums' reviews of Matico
Contact Matt or Enrico:
MATICO Dance Studio
36 Pitlake,
Croydon CR0 3RA
Email: info@maticodancestudio.co.uk
www.maticodancestudio.co.uk
