WELLINGTON — Elyse Beras’ relationship with Zumba did not start out well. The Wellington resident’s first try at the fitness class, which combines aerobics and Latin dance, fell flat. The instructor ...

Zumba has a vast global following, with an estimated 15 million participants in its dance workouts. Unlike other fitness companies, Zumba makes its money through instructor training and licensing.

Dorothy Classen (center, with phone) helps her fellow Chargers power on their fitness routine with Zumba. Dorothy Classen, an international student life adviser in the University’s Office of Graduate ...