I'm a licensed Zumba® instructor. Join the party! It's all about getting fit and having fun. There's no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party.
It's easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students. Class schedule:
Monday & Thursday - Lakewood YMCA
6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Tuesday - Downtown YMCA
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
05/20/2026
Midweek check-in: your body called, and it wants to dance! 🎶🔥
Come shake off the stress, recharge your energy, and catch the Wednesday night Zumba vibe with Derek. The music will be up, the energy will be high, and the dance floor will be waiting on YOU!
📅 Wednesday
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Fitness Connection RTP
4700 Emperor Boulevard, Durham, NC
Pull up, bring a friend, and let’s turn Wednesday into a whole celebration! 💃🏽✨
05/18/2026
🔥 TONIGHT! Let’s start the week with movement, music, and major Zumba energy!
Join Derek tonight at 6:00 PM for a feel-good, sweat-it-out, dance-it-off kind of class. Bring your water, bring your smile, and bring that Monday motivation with you!
📅 Monday
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Fitness Connection North Hills
4120 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC
Let’s dance into the week the Zumba way! 💃🏽🕺🏽
05/14/2026
✨ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! ✨
Your favorite dance floor energy is stepping in! Derek will be subbing for Tameka () tonight, and you already know it’s going to be a whole vibe! 💃🏽🔥
Come ready to move, sweat, smile, and shake off the day with Zumba with Derek!
📅 Tonight, Thursday
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Fitness Connection North Hills
4120 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC
Bring your energy, bring a friend, and meet us on the dance floor! Let’s make Thursday night feel like a mini dance party with purpose. 🎶✨
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05/12/2026
🚨🔥 SUB ALERT – TONIGHT WITH DEREK! 🔥🚨
Tuesday night just got a whole lot more FUN!
🗓 TONIGHT @ 7:00 PM
📍 Fitness Connection North Hills
4120 Main at North Hills St
Raleigh, NC 27609
Derek will be stepping in for Tameka () tonight, and you already know the energy is about to be THROUGH THE ROOF!
Come ready to dance, sweat, laugh, and vibe all the way out. Tuesday called… and said bring your dancing shoes!
Let’s turn Fitness Connection North Hills into the hottest party in the city tonight!
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05/11/2026
MONDAY NIGHT = ZUMBA WITH DEREK!
New week. Fresh energy. Time to dance it OUT!
🗓 TONIGHT @ 6:00 PM
📍 Fitness Connection North Hills
4120 Main at North Hills St
Raleigh, NC 27609
Come sweat, smile, and shake off the Monday madness with good music and even better vibes. Your week deserves this kind of start!
Grab your water, bring your energy, and meet us on the dance floor!
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05/09/2026
SATURDAY SWEAT SESSION WITH DEREK!
Weekend plans? Say less… we’re dancing!
🗓 SATURDAY @ 10:00 AM
📍 Fitness Connection North Hills
4120 Main at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
Start your weekend strong, energized, and glowing.
Good music + good people = the perfect Saturday vibe.
Bring a friend… or come make one!
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05/08/2026
You’re invited to FIT FETE 2026: For The Culture! 🎉🔥
Get ready for an electrifying 3-hour workout experience packed with Hip Hop, R&B, Soca, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Reggaeton, Gospel, Soul Line Dancing, and more! 💃🏽🎶 This is more than a workout… it’s a celebration of culture, community, and pure vibes!
✨ Live performance
✨ Featured guest instructors
✨ Vendor showcase
✨ “Artist in the Spotlight” moment
Pull up, bring your energy, and be part of something unforgettable!
📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ Doors open at 10:30 AM
📍 Biltmore Hills Community Center, Raleigh, NC
🎉Secure your spot now! vipsocio.com/event/fitfete2026
05/06/2026
MIDWEEK RESET WITH ZUMBA WITH DEREK!
If the week is already doing the most… come dance it OUT.
🗓 WEDNESDAY @ 6:00 PM
📍 Fitness Connection RTP
4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
Good music. Great vibes. And a reset your mind AND body will thank you for.
Your glow-up is waiting on the dance floor!
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05/05/2026
🚨🔥 SUB ALERT – TUESDAY NIGHT VIBES! 🔥🚨
Derek is stepping in for Tameka () and you already know… it’s about to be a WHOLE vibe!
🗓 TUESDAY @ 7:00 PM
📍 Fitness Connection North Hills
4120 Main at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
Pull up ready to dance, sweat, and turn your Tuesday into a mini celebration. Let’s gooo!
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05/04/2026
TONIGHT = ZUMBA WITH DEREK!
Brand new week, brand new month… and we’re kicking it off the RIGHT way—on the dance floor!
🗓 TONIGHT (MONDAY) @ 6:00 PM
📍 Fitness Connection North Hills
4120 Main at North Hills St
Raleigh, NC 27609
Come shake off the day, set your energy, and step into this new month feeling strong, joyful, and ready for whatever’s next. The vibes are waiting on YOU!
But if you can’t make it tonight… or if you want to Zumba with Derek again this week, you’ve got options:
🚨 TUESDAY @ 7:00 PM – SUB ALERT!
(Subbing for Tameka )
📍 Fitness Connection North Hills
✨ WEDNESDAY @ 6:00 PM
📍 Fitness Connection RTP
4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
✨ SATURDAY @ 10:00 AM
📍 Fitness Connection North Hills
However you show up this week… just make sure you DO. Let’s dance!
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04/29/2026
MIDWEEK RESET LOADING…
Halfway through the week? Perfect time to dance it out!
🗓 WEDNESDAY @ 6:00 PM
📍 Fitness Connection RTP
4700 Emperor Blvd
Durham, NC 27703
Leave the stress at the door, bring your energy, and let the music do the rest. Your midweek glow-up is waiting!
See you on the dance floor!
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