Beto Perez: 'I created Zumba by accident' - a podcast by BBC World Service

In 2001, Colombian born choreographer Beto Perez created Zumba, a fitness craze which would go on to become a global phenomenon.
The aerobic workout was inspired by Latin dance moves including Merengue and Salsa, and it was all created by accident.

Now classes are held in 185 countries from Indonesia to Iceland, and 15 million people take part each week according to the company.
Beto Perez shares his story with Reena Stanton-Sharma.

(Photo: Beto Perez by Daniel Perez Garcia-Santos. Credit: Getty Images)

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