DANCE FITNESS JAZZERCISE Jazzercise is a full-body dance fitness programme that combines cardio with strength training, set to top-40 music. The hour long classes combine elements of Pilates, jazz dance, cardioboxing, resistance training and yoga. The dance-party vibe and physical results make people fast fans. There are more than 10 different class formats and 32,000 classes offered globally per week. Benefits include improved cardiopulmonary function, lowered blood pressure and boosted confidence. Read more online www.jazzercise.co.uk Jazzercise’s dance-party vibe helps to attract raving fans
JUST ADD RHYTHM If your studio programme needs some more zip, dance classes create a feel-good vibe and burn calories without participants noticing. We take a look at the options... DDMIX DDMIX stands for Diverse Dance Mix and that is exactly what a class involves: lots of variety, lots of styles, lots of fun and an aerobic full body workout as a result. Created by Darcey Bussell using segments of dance from around the world, the steps are easy to follow and can be mastered by all, regardless of age and/or ability. The aim of DDMIX is to get people moving without feeling intimidated by the word ‘dance’ or the technicality of the steps. Instead it provides a full body workout that’s so much fun you don’t even notice you’re exercising. DDMIX currently has 29 different dance genres, styles and eras: from Bollywood to Charleston, Russian to Japanese and 1940s to 1980s. Read more online www.diversedancemix.com
DDMIX was created by British ballerina Darcey Bussell