#CRUZUMBA! People are spreading the word about Joe Minoso’s awesome Zumba® class performance on
Season 3 of Chicago Fire. Dance SPA owner Christa South Hamranova, had the honor not only to participate in the 2 featured episodes, but choreographed Zumba® routines, coached the actors and worked with 30 local Zumba® instructors to create the energy and feeling of an authentic Zumba® class. Everyone worked really hard, encouraged each other and put 110% of themselves into every dance move!
Check out Dance SPA Zumba choreography here!
Here are a few snap shots from behind the scenes of the 2 Chicago Fire episodes.


Chicago Fire actor Joe Minoso, has a real life Zumba® success story! According to this article in Zlife, he started taking Zumba® in 2010 with a friend. “Fast forward 8 months and Minoso had lost 60 lbs by attending Zumba® classes. He then went on to become a licensed Zumba® instructor: ‘Having taught classes myself, I have an even greater sense of respect for instructors because I have experienced how hard you have to push yourself when you are up there teaching a class,’ said Minoso”.
Dance Spa was also featured in an article in the Chicago SunTimes about its appearance in the show because we are the hottest place to take Zumba® in Chicago. We offer eight classes a week to accommodate your schedule. You will love our “out of the gym” Zumba® classes. Our Zumba® staff is top notch and will have sweating in no time. Check out our class schedule here.
New to Zumba®? Our first class is $5!! You can also take advantage of our Black Friday Specials if you’re looking to buy Zumba® classes as a gift! From now until December 30th, buy an unlimited month long Belly Buster package for only $55! You can purchase the package online or stop by the studio. We also have holiday boxes available for $15, $30, or $75 with a Zumba®surprise inside!