I take Zumba 3 days a week, and sometimes do it from a video at home as well.  I had started using a dance sneaker in the class, and found it to be the absolute best type of shoe for Zumba class. When my Leo NRG sneakers started to feel like they were no longer supporting me properly, I looked into finding something new. I wanted something a little more stylish instead of plain black, but still wanted the support from a thicker heel and forefoot.  These seemed perfect!  The first time I wore them to Zumba I got several compliments right away.  However, a couple of songs into the class, I found the tongue portion to be uncomfortable and odd. No matter how I adjusted it, it seemed to bother my feet and stick up oddly.  It also gives little to no ankle support, and I actually added two holes on each shoe so I could lace it up higher to try to tame the tongue of the shoe, and offer maybe just a little more support.  It did help somewhat, the tongue stays down better, but it still feels like it sits weird on the top of my foot and is somewhat uncomfortable, and I still don't feel like I get enough ankle support.  I also ended up having to add an insert to feel like it was really supporting my foot overall, and for side to side motions.  Even then, it's still not so great in the side to side department.  Granted, my Zumba teacher is very high energy and intense, so for most dance classes and less intense Zumba classes, these would probably be great.  They do still pivot very well on both hardwood style floors, and the rubber style floors. They also work great for me when I work out at home to videos or do Wii Zumba, but for my in-studio sessions, they just as great as my previous Leo's were. I may try these with an ankle support and see if that helps, but if I had to buy them over again I wouldn't since I shouldn't have to do so much changing to the shoe just to make it work.