ORANGEBURG, S.C. — Several South Carolina State University Students were on the central campus learning some new dance moves. It's a fitness challenge for them to embrace other cultures.
SC State's military counselor, Levar Curry, is teaching the Bulldog community Zumba to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.
"Zumba is the universal language of dance and fitness to love yourself," explained Curry. "I want some of the young ladies and gentlemen around the campus to embrace themselves being able to be fit just by dancing. Be healthier than what they were yesterday and embrace the Hispanic and Latin culture through dance."
"I think people think we do different things like dance, sing, or talk," said Simone Barnes, SC State Senior. "However, where does that come from, and how does that correlate to what you do daily."
Barnes says this is her first time learning Zumba. The SC State senior believes she gained so much more during this event.
"Personally, I learned today by doing this that you can come together regardless of the race that you are, where you come from, or your culture," express Barnes. "Music and culture will always bring people together; you just have to be open to it."