ZUMBINI IN INDIA
A Zümbini™ class is a celebration of the power of music to enhance lives, stimulate learning, inspire dance and movement, and strengthen the bond between the caregiver and the child.
Zümbini™ sessions are designed by Zumba® for a mixed-age groups of children accompanied of at least 1 adult; Babies from 0+ to toddlers up to 4 years old, experiencing dance and movement through music in a 45-minute class; during the class you will sing and move to songs and rhythmic rhymes in a variety of meters and tonalities by participating in activities that include small and large movements, instrument play-alongs, community singing and repetition.
These fun activities are presented as informal, non-performance-oriented musical experiences that are developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers to participate in regardless of their own musical ability.
Is Zümbini™ for baby/mom exclusively?
No, this is an excellent program for dads, grandparents, other relatives and nannies that would like to bond with a child, its fun, and a great activity to share with the little ones. Caregiver must be 18 years or older to take a Zümbini™ and must be registered as authorized caregiver.
Expected music behavior according to age
· Birth to 4 months. Awareness of music starts almost immediately by responding differently to different kind of music, he/she quiets himself/herself during a soothing lullaby and became more active when lively music is played.
· 4 to 8 months. Musical awareness became more active; baby enjoys listening intently to all kind of sounds in the environment, by turning his/her head towards the source of the sound.
· 10 to 18 months. Expression of music preference begins, they may begin indicating types of music he/she likes best, many infants at this age prefer vocal to instrumental, as well showing clear displeasure when music he/she doesn’t like, they also rock or sways its hips to a familiar tune, although not necessarily in time with the music, and claps hands to pleasing song.
· 18 to 2 years. Exploration of musical sounds increases, all sounds captivate the toddler, developing language skills and increasing mobility allowing the toddler to seek out sounds that please him/her the most
· 2 to 3 years. Dance begins. The toddler now attempts to “dance” to music by bending his/her knees in bouncing motion, turning circles, swaying, swinging his/her arms and nodding his/her head. They may show an increasing ability to keep time and follow directions in musical games, which he/she loves. Toddlers now can pay attention for longer periods and also lie or sit down quietly and listen for several minutes at a time.
After having run successful Zumba classes in Powai, Shivani is always wanting to add value and innovation. While at her vacation in the US this year, she went on to train for Zumbini. She is the first Zumbini Certified Trainer in Asia.
Scattering Brains Experiences, is the event management co. for the introduction of Zumbini to Powai and its people. Event details:
Date: 6th October 2013
Venue: Galleria Atrium, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai
Time: 5pm-6pm
Registration: Call Shivani 9930020780/ Minoo 9820060599
Regular classes begin : 16th October, 2013 @ 4pm @ Forest Club and Just Kidding
Venue: Galleria Atrium, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai
