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You may be able to burn between 300 and 900 calories during one hour of mid- to high-intensity Zumba. Doing Zumba two or three times a week, combined with weekly strength training sessions and a balanced diet, may help you meet your weight loss goals.

The key difference between Zumba and Bhangra dancing is that Zumba is a fitness program that incorporates various dance styles, primarily focused on Latin music and designed for exercise, while Bhangra is a traditional folk dance from the Punjab region of India with a distinct cultural significance, often performed at celebrations and focused more on energetic, expressive movements than pure fitness. 

While both Zumba and dance cardio involve moving to music for exercise, Zumba is a specific type of dance fitness class that incorporates primarily Latin dance styles with a structured choreography, while "dance cardio" is a broader term encompassing any dance-based workout that focuses on raising your heart rate through various dance movements, potentially from different genres, with less emphasis on a set routine.