The instructor for this very, very long class not only has to be able to keep dancing for 26 hours themselves, they must be able to keep a room full of people with aching feet and weary minds engaged and able to follow the choreography.

Most important of all, they must have the energy to inspire the dancers.

Meet Cristian Turcios.

Certified as a Zumba instructor at just 16 years old, Cristian has been an instructor in Vancouver for more than a decade. You can join one of his five classes per week at Fitness World – that is, if you manage to get in, because the 35 slots in his popular Zumba classes are often booked within seconds. His classes are filled with participants of all fitness levels, from Zumba enthusiasts who attend multiple classes per week to people returning to exercise after injury or surgery. Everyone is welcome, everyone is supported, and everyone can dance at their own level.

Cristian’s style has been shaped by years of working with children and leading classes filled with diverse participants. This combination has led to a unique choreography that is easy to follow, fun to learn and keeps people coming back for more.

When the challenge is to keep feet moving, hips swinging and smiles on faces for 26 hours, there is no one like Cristian to get the party started – and keep it going.