Zumba Gold
Move · Connect · Belong
Zumba Gold is Zumba designed with older adults in mind, featuring easy-to-follow choreography and lower-impact movement in a relaxed, supportive environment. You don't need to be fit or have any dance experience. Just come along, move at your own pace and enjoy yourself.
We believe being active is about more than what happens during the class. It's about having something to look forward to each week, meeting people, building confidence and feeling connected to your community. Our classes are relaxed and inclusive, with plenty of encouragement and no pressure to get every move right.
Extra support, right there with you
With multiple instructors in every class, you get the benefit of clear demonstrations at the front while another instructor can be on the floor with participants, offering encouragement, helping with movements and providing extra support when needed. It means we can better respond to different abilities and confidence levels, while making sure nobody feels like they're trying to figure things out on their own. Our instructors are all Zumba Gold certified and understand how to adapt the class to suit the people in the room.
Stay for a Cuppa
For us, the community doesn't stop when the music does. After class, you're invited to stay for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. It's a relaxed opportunity to get to know the people around you, catch up with familiar faces and make new connections. Because sometimes a simple cup of tea and a conversation can be just as important as the exercise.
Come as you are
Whether you're already active, getting back into exercise or simply looking for a friendly way to get out and about, there's a place for you here. Come on your own or bring a friend. Modify the movements, take a break when you need one and move at a level that feels right for you. Wear comfy clothes and flat, supportive shoes - you don't need any special equipment. No judgement. No pressure. Just good music, movement and great people.
Ready to give it a go?
Come and experience Zumba Gold with Zumba & Shake Franklin.
Move. Connect. Belong.
More than a workout
We can bring the fun to you
We bring our Zumba Gold experience directly to retirement villages, community groups and residential settings, creating a class that is accessible, social and genuinely enjoyable.
Why zumba and shake franklin?
We already run dedicated Zumba Gold classes within the community, so we're not starting from scratch. We understand what older adults enjoy, what helps them feel comfortable participating and how to create a class that works for different abilities and confidence levels.
Our team of three instructors are all fully licensed and certified to teach Zumba Gold, bringing specialist knowledge and experience to every class. Having multiple instructors in the room makes a real difference. While instructors demonstrate the choreography, others can move around the room, encourage participants, clarify movements and offer alternative options. That means residents aren't expected to all move in exactly the same way. We can provide different variations of the same choreography so participants can choose what feels right for their mobility, ability and confidence.
Your residents shouldn't have to miss their favourite class because one instructor is unavailable. With a team of three qualified instructors, we have built-in cover and flexibility, helping us provide a reliable programme for your residents.
Our kaupapa goes beyond fitness. We see movement as an opportunity to connect, laugh, participate and build community. We want residents to feel welcomed, included and part of something, whether they're already active or simply looking for a reason to get involved.
All three of our instructors come from professional dance backgrounds. That experience brings strong musicality, performance skills and a genuine understanding of movement to every class, helping us create sessions that are engaging, polished and fun.
Every track we use is Zumba Gold licensed, while our playlists are carefully curated to offer variety in music styles, tempos and energy. The result is a class that feels fresh and enjoyable without compromising accessibility.
We believe older adults deserve activities that feel like an occasion, not an obligation. Our community classes regularly feature themed sessions, from nostalgic throwbacks and glow nights to playful events designed to get everyone smiling. We can bring that same sense of fun, variety and occasion to your village.