5 Dance Fitness Classes in NYC

Work up a sweat while you dance to your favorite hip hop beats! This dance-based cardio fitness class is designed to get your heart rate up and work your entire body. Our fun and encouraging instructors lead you through an easy-to-follow sequence of hip hop movements designed to activate your core, tone your muscles, and build your stamina. All while dancing it out to classic and contemporary hip hop music. The class is open to dancers of all experience levels, no prior dance training required. 

Get the blood pumping in this high-energy, high-spirited fitness class that modernizes traditional Bhangra dance steps with the exhilaration of Bollywood. Derived from two Indian words—“Masala,” which means spicy in Hindi, and “Bhangra,” which is a traditional folk dance from the northern state of Punjab, India—this class is for those who want fitness to feel like a party. The instructor leads you through an easy-to-follow sequence, which you will gradually build on as the class progresses until you’re jumping along to a whole routine. The can be modified to the comfort level of any student, making it accessible to all. 

Combining salsa, samba, merengue, and hip hop, Zumba® is one of the world's most popular cardio workouts. Our Zumba® instructors follow the principle that a workout should be fun and easy to do, combining aerobic and fitness interval training with dancing. You’ll be having so much fun, you won’t even realize how hard you’re working. It’s not a bad idea to bring a towel to class, as Zumba® will have you sweating by the end.  

The dance fitness class is designed for students to discover the power of strutting in heels with confidence, improving balance, coordination, and muscle control. Once you’ve donned your heels, you will receive a brief warm-up to get you comfortable walking in heels before learning choreography with a focus on musicality, lines, grooves, hair whips, and floor work. If you’re looking for a unique dance fitness experience that helps you tap into your sensuality and self-expression as you glide across the floor, Heels is the choice for you. 

Fitness doesn’t always mean high powered movement. Join world-renowned dancer Sarita Allen for a new way to stay moving and increase flexibility in this restorative class for all ages. Allen’s specialized technique is for everyone, from adults working at home looking to stay active to seniors looking to increase mobility through movement. This class is perfect for those looking to improve mobility, release muscle tension, or move with care while recovering from injury.