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CardioDance refers to any group
fitness class that incorporates dance styles and techniques. It
is a step by step approach to teach and execute basic dance
moves to participants of all skill levels. The class will
explore various styles of dance including ballet, jazz, salsa,
and hip hop. Each style of dance will be adding style, flavor
and a bit of excitement to the class format.
Ballet is a mind/body exercise which
creates lean and flexible muscles. Ballet exercises help to
achieve a strong, graceful, sculpted body combining stretching
and strengthening. It will also increase the participants
cardio stamina, improve posture, and overall total well being.
Jazz dance adds a little pizzazz to
a choreographed routine. This form of CardioDance is based on
traditional aerobics while incorporating jazz dance techniques.
There are several different styles
of Salsa. Colombian Salsa is perhaps the most common.This type
of Salsa is often called Cumbia, is often distinguishable as the
patterns are rotational or circular. The Cuban or Miami styles
are similar to Cumbia in which they use a Mambo step as a basic
step. Salsa is usually performed in couples, but in a group
fitness format, all movements will be performed on an individual
basis. The steps can be very simple.
Hip Hop is a fun, free spirited,
energetic style of dance. It evolved as stylized street dance
moves using hip hop and funk music. Both of these dance styles
are similar in a sense that everything is centered, knees bent,
hips stay low, and the movements cover a large area.
Dance is an art form that
is mentally, emotionally and physically challenging. Although
you may find it challenging, you'll also find it fun, exciting
and you'll walk away with an awesome workout! |
