Columbian-Born Zumba Teacher Dennis Guzman to Appear on Mundo Fox TV: "I Want to be Where the Dance Is"

Los Angeles, CA, March 22, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Viewers tuning in to watch L.A. Zumba instructor, Dennis Guzman, perform on the Zumba sentao segment of Mundo Fox's show "Viva" (Channel 22) on Mon., March 24 at 8 a.m., will be watching this Columbian-born American fulfill his passion to celebrate the music and dance of his culture. The popular teacher has developed a strong following since arriving on the L.A. dance scene two years ago from New York.

“I want to be where The Dance is,” said Guzman. “New York is a Dance Capitol. It’s very soulful. L.A. is the flip side with its focus on the commercial.” A dancer since he could walk, Guzman grew up in New York where he trained in hip-hop, modern and jazz before being hired by Carnival Cruise Lines to perform in their extravaganza revues. Four years, five contracts and 10 shows later, he was ready for a change of pace.

When he experienced his first Zumba class in L.A., Guzman knew he had come home: “I said, ‘OMG. This is an exercise invented by a Columbian!’” At the recent Zumba Conference L.A., Guzman witnessed Zumba founder Beto Perez perform, and afterward posted on his Dennis G Fitness Facebook page:

“Que persona je Beto. So proud my fellow Columbian created this fitness program that put food on the table for me...He is truly amazing.” Perez took the “R” from the Columbian “rumba” (meaning “party”) and replaced it with a “Z” to form his own fitness dance brand in the 90s.

”It’s a fitness party,” said Guzman, whose classes are citywide in L.A. Students range from a grandmother who wants to keep in shape to Puerto Rican actress and former Miss Universe, Dayanara Torres.

“The best thing you can do after or before work is exercise your body,” said Guzman. With his quick smile and supportive attitude, he tends to focus more on his students’ achievements than his own, but his Facebook page reveals over 600 followers, mucho videos starring Guzman’s hot moves and cheering student comments such as “Dennis Guzman eres incomparable!”

“His enthusiasm is contagious,” said a student who identified herself as “Cheryl” after one of Guzman’s “Lunchtime Zumba” classes at the Weddington Recreation Center where Guzman is employed by the City of North Hollywood. “You cannot have a bad day after dancing here.”

In addition to being a “proud licensed Zumba instructor,” Guzman is certified in Group Resistance full body toning, Pilates Mat, and WSI Swimming, Aqua Fit, Spinning and Boot Camp. He has taught dance to children and teens, and choreographed quinceaneras.

“I'm so grateful Zumba was created because of how it fits my culture, dance training and personality,” said Guzman, who featured a dance class tribute to Rio during Carnival Week. “My hope is to continue empowering people through dance fitness. One love!”

For more info, visit zumba.com/en-US/instructor/dennis-guzman/347900 or contact Dennis Guzman at dennisgfitness at gmail or through his Facebook page at “Dennis G Fitness.” Videos and photos of classes are on YouTube and dennisgfitness.blogspot.com.