{"id":1958,"date":"2013-01-13T00:00:58","date_gmt":"2013-01-12T13:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthways.com.au\/?page_id=1958"},"modified":"2026-09-08T23:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T13:47:35","slug":"dance-style-classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.healthways.com.au\/boxhill\/gym-fitness\/group-exercise-classes\/dance-style-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Dance Style Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2010\/09\/Exercise-Dancers-184x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1965\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6095617529880478;width:153px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthways.com.au\/boxhill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2010\/09\/Exercise-Dancers-184x300.jpg 184w, https:\/\/www.healthways.com.au\/boxhill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2010\/09\/Exercise-Dancers.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 184px) 100vw, 184px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healthways offers two fun ways of getting fit with its dance style exercise classes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zumba\u00a0and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Love-it-Latin!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will be amazed at how much you will \u2018work out\u2019 in these one hour classes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as experiencing a physical workout, they also provide mental stimulation and&nbsp; can be a great social outlet for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Dance&#8230;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dancing gives you all the benefits of cardio vascular exercise, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promotes physical health;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes mental health benefits;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves sense of well being;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves self-esteem; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves general positiveness that comes with regular enjoyable and fun exercise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8230; As well as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strong bones<\/strong> &#8211; The side-to-side movements of many dance steps strengthen your weight\u00c2\u00a0 bearing bones (tibia, fibula and femur) and can help prevent or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1965 alignright\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2010\/09\/Exercise-Dancers-184x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"245\"><\/figure>Love-it-Latin!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a \u2018Zumba\u2019 style aerobics workout set to a fabulous fusion of street Latin and ballroom Latin dance styles.&nbsp; Mixing mambo, cha cha and salsa moves (to name a few), you will be kept on your toes and you will never be bored by the dance routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need a partner; come on your own or with friends.&nbsp; You\u2019ll experience creative choreography and be enticed by the catchy beat of the music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two Love-it-Latin! classes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The open class will give you a high cardio-vascular workout, as well as improve your focus and mental alertness as you remember fast paced routines. The moves are challenging and lots of fun!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The second class is for beginners who want to learn the basic moves, learn the names of the moves, work on co-ordinating the arm and leg actions and still get a great workout.\u00a0 All of this while still having fun!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What do I wear and bring to a Love-it-Latin! class?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is best to wear clothes that make you feel comfortable as you will be doing swift movements.&nbsp; Most participants wear leggings or tracksuit pants and a singlet or t-shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also recommend that you wear shoes with a flat sole and minimal grip.&nbsp; (Shoes with too much grip can impede your turns and steps.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Class time:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"..\/gym-fitness\/group-exercise-classes\/\" target=\"_self\">For class times\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CLICK HERE<\/span>\u00a0to go to the group exercise class page, where you&#8217;ll find the timetable link.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-771\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/jazz-funk-hip-hop-dance-on-toes-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/figure>Note:&nbsp; If you like dancing, we also offer Jazz, Funk &amp; Hip Hop Dance Classes:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For 3-5yrs, 6-8yrs, 9-12yrs, Teens &amp; Adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"..\/other-programs-2\/jazz-funk-hip-hop-dance-classes\/\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CLICK HERE<\/span> for more information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Come in and try a class today!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Healthways offers two fun ways of getting fit with its dance style exercise classes: You will be amazed at how much you will \u2018work out\u2019 in these one hour classes! As well as experiencing a physical workout, they also provide mental stimulation and&nbsp; can be a great social outlet for you. 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