Dance Fitness Classes Online
Blitz & Barre
Intensity Level: 4 out of 5
What is it?
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A 1 hour total body conditioning class using ballet barre and traditional fitness exercises
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45 minutes of no equipment body conditioning and 15 minutes of stretching
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Core training using own body weight exercises to tone, sculpt & strengthen muscles required for dancing
Why Do it?
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Strengthen ankles, thighs, bottoms & core to maintain a healthy body ready for social dancing
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Target key problem areas
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Feel strong and comfortable maintaining Ballroom & Latin dance positions (on the balls of your feet, posture etc)
Who is it for?
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Anyone who would like to improve overall fitness, tone & sculpt their body
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All types of Social Dancers: Ballroom & Latin, Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba etc
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Dancers who want to improve general cardio fitness levels & stamina
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Anyone wanting to lengthen and strengthen their body
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Those looking to achieve a dancer's type physique
Virtual Class - Every Monday at 9.30am & Friday at 9am
Book online through the class schedule
Strictly Solo Latin Dance Fitness
Intensity Level: 3 out of 5
What is it?
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A 1 hour dance fitness class using the 10 basic Latin dances (3 per class)
Why Do it?
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Learn the basic steps of Cha Cha, Salsa, Rumba, Samba, Jive, Bachata, Bachatango, Tango, Lambada, Merengue, Kizomba etc
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Improve your timing, rhythm, strength, posture and achieve those essential Latin hips!
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Burn calories & work up a sweat
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Improve stamina & increase energy levels
Who is it for?
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Beginners
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Dancers who want to improve cardio fitness levels & stamina
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Anyone wanting to learn the basic steps of Latin dance
Virtual Class - Every Tuesday at 11am
Book online through the class schedule
Simply Stretch
Intensity Level: Varies - work at your own level
What is it?
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A 45 minute stretching class
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A combination of multiple major forms of stretching—passive, static, and dynamic.
Why Do it?
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Stretching can mimimize pain and improve function
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Flexible muscles can protect your from injury whilst dancing
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We look to increase passive range of motion (PROM), active range of motion (AROM), peak torque and muscular strength.
Who is it for?
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All types of dancers
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Anyone looking for a more 'gentle' class to improve their level of mobility
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Anyone wanting to lengthen and strengthen their body
Virtual Class - Every Wednesday at 11am
Book online through the class schedule
Dancercise:
Intensity Level: 3 out of 5
What is it?
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A 1 hour dance fitness class using the many styles of dance from Jazz, Hip-Hop, Latin, Ballroom, Contemporary, Bollywood, Disco etc
Why Do it?
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Enjoy dancing easy routines to lots of different fun pieces of music
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Burn calories & work up a sweat
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Improve stamina & increase energy levels
Who is it for?
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Beginners
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Dancers who want to improve cardio fitness levels & stamina
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Anyone wanting who enjoys dancing & listening to music
Virtual Class - Wednesday at 9am and Thursday at 1pm
Book online through the class schedule
Salsa Fit Dance Fitness
Intensity Level: 3 out of 5
What is it?
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A 45 min dance fitness class using the lively & energetic rhythm of Salsa
Why Do it?
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Burn calories & work up a sweat
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Improve stamina & increase energy levels
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Enjoy the fast and furious rhythms of Salsa
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Learn many new Salsa 'shines' or footwork patterns
Who is it for?
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Beginners to Improvers - anyone used to taking a Zumba class or equivalent
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Dancers who want to improve cardio fitness levels & stamina
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Anyone wanting to learn the basic steps of Salsa dance at a fast pace
Virtual Class - Every Friday at 1pm
Book online through the class schedule
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12 Week Dance Fitness Package
.....are you ready??
As part of my efforts to keep everyone fit, healthy & dancing happily at home, we have created a 12 week dance fitness package.. the question is.. are you ready?
For just £4 per week you can access all of the dance fitness classes.
How does it work? You simply purchase your 12 week package for £48 in the PTMinder App or through the web page using the link below. Once you have paid, you will have unlimited access to book into any of the following classes for 12 weeks:
Mon 9.30am - Blitz & Barre
Tue 11am - Strictly Solo
Wed 9am - Dancercise
Wed 11am - Simply stretch
Thurs 1pm - Dancercise
Fri 12pm - Salsa-Fit
Fri 9am - Blitz & Barre
All classes are suitable for dancing at home.
Can't join us at the 'live' class time? Don't worry, each class has it's own 7 day video replay uploaded to the website so that you can access the class at a time that's convenient to you (you still need to book into the class to receive the relevant links)
Here's the link to purchase the package:
https://livetodanceeu.ptminder.com/store/packages/9
All you have to do is turn up, work out, stay at home and be a happier, healthier version of you by the end of the 12 weeks.
Information for all Fitness Classes:
Clothes: You should wear workout clothing, lose and comfortable as we get hot and sweaty, nothing formal.
Shoes: For Solo Latin a not-too-grippy trainer or dance trainers. For all others normal gym trainers with grip, plus bring spare socks and be prepared for bare foot work
Bring: To all classes A towel, bottle of water a change of T Shirt.
Bring: A Yoga mat or equivalent to all conditioning classes
Why Choose a Dance Fitness Class?
As a dancer, the whole body (physical and psychological) needs to be in top condition in order to reduce the risk of injury, enhance performance, and ensure you are able to dance long into your 90s!
Overall fitness needs to be improved. Your social dance classes such as Ballroom, Latin and Salsa will not make your fit on their own.
A healthy dancer is one who is in a state of being ‘well’ in both body and mind.
A physically fit dancer is one who has the ability to meet the demands of a specific physical task at an optimal level.
While research indicates that some dance styles require certain elements of fitness more explicitly than others, in a well-rounded dance training program, it is necessary to consider all the components of fitness.
The components of fitness are:
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Aerobic fitness – associated with moderate, longer-term levels of activity.
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Anaerobic fitness – associated with high intensity, maximal, short bursts of activity.
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Muscle endurance – the ability of a muscle to produce continuous movement.
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Strength – the ability of a muscle to produce a maximal force on one occasion.
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Power – the explosive (speed-related) aspect of strength.
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Flexibility – the range of motion at a joint in association with the pliability of a muscle.
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Neuromuscular coordination – associated with balance, agility, coordination and skill.
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Body composition – the make-up of body weight by percentage of muscle and fat.
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Rest – a period of no activity, to allow for recovery and regeneration.