05/14/2026
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
We Move to Give and Fitness with Izzy Launch Global 24-Hour Mental Health Fitness Event:
“Bring the Beat to the World 4 – Magic of Optimism”
Seattle, WA — May 13, 2026 — This Memorial Day Weekend, and invite the world to unite through movement, music, and mental health awareness with their annual global fitness event:
“Bring the Beat to the World 4 – Magic of Optimism”
The worldwide livestream event begins on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PST and continues for 24 nonstop hours live on Zoom, bringing together a global community of dancers, instructors, and advocates committed to healing through movement.
This year’s theme, “Magic of Optimism,” celebrates resilience, unity, and the transformative power of community. More than 100 licensed Zumba® instructors representing 12 international teams across multiple continents will participate in this one-of-a-kind virtual experience designed to uplift spirits and raise awareness for mental health.
Co-produced with Fitness with Izzy, the event is more than a fitness marathon — it is a global movement centered on hope, connection, and emotional wellness.
“Our mission is simple yet powerful: to show the world that it’s ,” said Melissa Bless, founder of We Move to Give. “Through the universal language of music and dance, we are helping break the stigma surrounding mental health while reminding people that hope is everywhere and that they are never alone.”
Participants from all walks of life are encouraged to tune in, move freely, and connect with others through the healing energy of dance fitness. Whether joining from a living room, community center, or leading from a screen halfway around the world, attendees will experience a celebration of joy, belonging, and collective empowerment.
Make Zumba® your therapy this Memorial Day Weekend — and feel the magic.
About We Move to Give - http://www.wemove2give.com/press-release.html
Founded in 2017, We Move to Give is a grassroots, volunteer-powered movement dedicated to breaking down socioeconomic barriers to fitness. Through free weekly Zumba® classes and inclusive community events throughout Washington State and beyond, the organization promotes wellness, friendship, and accessibility for all.
Their mission is rooted in the belief that fitness should be free, fun, and accessible to everybody.
About Fitness with Izzy - https://fitnesswithizzy.com/
Founded in 2020, Fitness with Izzy is a global online fitness platform focused on making dance fitness accessible to individuals with busy lifestyles. Originally created to help family members stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic, the platform has evolved into an international wellness community offering virtual classes, collaborations, and charitable events supporting causes across the United States, Canada, South Africa, and beyond.
About Zumba Fitness, LLC - https://www.zumba.com/
Founded in 2001, Zumba Fitness is the world’s largest branded dance fitness company, with more than 15 million weekly participants in over 200,000 locations across 185 countries.
Zumba® classes combine international music with easy-to-follow choreography to create an engaging fitness experience focused on mind, body, and soul.
The company also offers specialty formats for older adults, children, aquatic fitness, and high-intensity interval training through STRONG Nation®. In 2023, Zumba launched CIRCL Mobility™, a flexibility and mobility program designed to support recovery and movement longevity.
As part of the Zumba® lifestyle brand, the company also produces music, apparel, footwear, gaming experiences, and live Fitness-Concert™ events worldwide.
Zumba® is a registered trademark of Zumba Fitness, LLC. Used under license.
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