Salsa Dancing

Salsa is a syncretic dance genre from Cuba, as the meeting point of European and African popular culture.

The Health Benefits of Salsa Dancing:

Not only is dancing an exceptional way to let loose and have fun, but it also provides some terrific benefits for your health.

n fact, researchers reported that Salsa dancing helps to:

• Reduce stress
• Increase energy
• Improve strength
• Increase muscle tone and coordination
• Help you manage your weight
• Strengthen the bones of your legs and hips
• May help lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels
• Can lead to a reduced heart rate over time

Dancing is a unique form of exercise because it provides the heart-healthy benefits of an aerobic exercise while also allowing you to engage in a social activity.

So clearly dancing is excellent for your body, mind, and soul. Pick up a new heart healthy habit and learn to dance salsa.

SOLO LATIN DANCING

Danced without partners these fabulous classes are for those who don’t have or want a partner or their partner won’t dance. Learn the hot trendy Latin dances & flash moves & dance your feet off in jazzy solo dance routines to fantastic Latin music - absolute fun & great exercise.

We have absolute beginners classes and continuing classes taking you from a non-dancer to a competent dancer with heaps of dancing fun on an ongoing basis.

Belly dancing

Belly dancing is an ancient dance that can boost physical and emotional health and prepare women for pregnancy.

Physical Benefits of Belly Dancing:

Bellydancing imparts the grace and beauty characteristic of the dance form on the physical body, by offering a wide range of physical benefits to the dancer.

Stimulates weight loss. Belly dancing has been known to burn up to 300 calories an hour depending on the intensity of the movements. If coupled with additional cardiovascular exercise, it can be a very effective way to shed pounds and tone muscles of the entire body.

Aids proper digestion. The wave-like movements and contractions of the torso create an internal massage, and stimulate the body to effectively digest food. In addition, regular dancing improves circulation, which in turn improves the body’s digestive process.

Prepares for childbirth. The hip tucks learned in belly dancing are similar to the “pelvic rocking” movements expectant women learn prior to pregnancy. Women learn to move their pelvis while muscles of the pelvis and hips are strengthened.

Tones Muscles.In addition to the muscles of the torso and back, the shoulders and arms also receive a workout in belly dancing because they are held aloft throughout the dance and moved gracefully.

Improves coordination and balance.Belly dancing exercises the muscles surrounding the hips during moves such as hip drops, and figure eights. These movements enhance flexibility and can lead to improved balance when the dancer resumes normal every day walking.

Improves posture and strengthens bones.As a weight bearing exercise, belly dancing can strengthen bones and joints, prevent osteoporosis and facilitate gentle recovery from joint injuries. When muscle groups are weak, the spine unnaturally curves forward. The muscles groups of the back that are normally under-exercised are used and strengthened while dancing help to improve posture and prevent back pain.

Latino step

Performing Latino dance steps can be an excellent way to express your passionate side, have fun and burn calories at the same time. Samba, cha-cha, mambo and merengue hail from different countries, and each has its own distinctive style, statement, athleticism and flair.

Dance Mix

This is a beginner dance class that will teach the fundamentals of several different styles of dance including jazz, modern, musical theatre, highland, hip hop and more!  Try a bit of everything and have fun learning to dance.