With fun music and traditional aquatic fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a workout that's mixed with cardio, body toning, and is most of all exhilarating. Land-based Zumba dance steps are more exaggerated and slower in the water.
Location
SDC Pool
The Student Development Complex lap pool and dive tank are licensed by the State of Michigan and inspected by the Western U.P. District Health Department. Accordingly, the water is analyzed and the temperature is taken daily. The new heating system keeps the water constantly between 82-83 degrees.
Special Requirements
Appropriate swimwear (bathing suits, no cutoffs or street clothes) and a towel. Water shoes are optional but recommended. Though exercises are performed with your head above the water, swim caps and goggles are recommended. Participants must be a minimum of 16 years old.
Activity Level
Moderate to high
SPRING 2026: January 11 - April 19
No class 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, 4/5.
Day/Time
Sunday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cost
SDC Members (3 month or annual) - FREE, must have ID present for entry to class
Class day pass $10
HuskiesFit Group Fitness Semester Pass
MTU Student semester pass $65
General Public semester pass $105
The HuskiesFit Semester Pass gives unlimited access to HuskiesFit Group Fitness classes for the Spring 2026 Semester only, EXPIRES on 4/23/2026. and will not be exchanged or refunded due to classes not being offered on a consistent basis. Customers are responsible for keeping their cards.
The SDC is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please do not leave valuables unattended.
Summer 2026: May 31 - August 30
Classes begin May 31.
No class 6/21, 7/5.
Days/Times
Sunday, 4:10-5:00 pm
Cost
SDC Members (annual only) - FREE
Guest Pass $10 - Register at the Central Ticket Office or online through the class reservation process. (*Note: If the Central Ticket Office is closed during your desired class time, there will be a QR code available at the Fitness Attendant Desk located in the Fitness Center.)
HuskiesFit Semester Unlimited Punch Pass (available beginning April 13)
MTU Student Semester Unlimited Punch Pass $70
General Public Semester Unlimited Punch Pass $110
HuskiesFit HALF Semester Unlimited Punch Pass (available beginning July 6)
MTU Student Half Semester Unlimited Punch Pass $40
General Public Half Semester Unlimited Punch Pass $60
The HuskiesFit Semester Pass gives unlimited access to HuskiesFit Group Fitness classes for the Summer 2026 Semester only, EXPIRES on 8/30/2026. and will not be exchanged or refunded due to classes not being offered on a consistent basis.
All Purchases can be made at the Central Ticket Office in the SDC.
The SDC is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please do not leave valuables unattended.
NEW Group Fitness Check-In Process for Classes Beginning Summer 2026!
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Check In: Stop at the Pool Attendant Desk. Give the attendant your name to verify your registration/eligibility.
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Head to Class: Enjoy your workout!
Reserve your spot in class HERE! (reservations are not required, but are recommended for a smooth check in and a guaranteed spot in the class).
About the Instructor
Adria Laplander, Zumba Instructor - Adria, a Northern Michigan University graduate from Calumet, MI, currently resides in Hubbell with her husband, Jason, and daughters, Eliza, Elliana, and Elora. Adria started taking Zumba classes in January of 2011 and loved that she was working out and having fun at the same time. She completed her Zumba instructor training in May of 2011 and has been teaching classes in the area ever since. In 2018, she acquired her Aqua Zumba license and hopes to add more specialty Zumba licenses in the near future. When she isn't instructing Zumba, she is teaching sixth-grade language arts and technology at Houghton Middle School.
Email: aelaplan@mtu.edu
