Tag: zumba

Finally: Zumba by Dancers, for Dancers!

Have you ever hit up a cardio-dance or “dance fitness” class like Zumba, thinking it’d be some fun, dancey cross-training—only to be disappointed by the sheer repetitiveness of the choreography? Millennium Dance Complex feels you. That’s why they’re teaming up with Zumba to bring us deliciously dancetastic Zumba choreo throughout the month of September by […]

10 Reasons to Love Zumba

While I’ve trained in many dance styles (including ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and Indian dance), my new love is Zumba! This Latin and international dance-inspired fitness program incorporates easy-to-follow choreography to get your heart rate up with intense exercises to keep your muscles working. This weekend I was licensed to teach Zumba, which will […]

Your Guide to NYC Dance Week 2014

June 19th marks the start of NYC Dance Week 2014—a.k.a. a huge perk for dancers spending their summer in the Big Apple. For 10 days (until June 28th), NYC Dance Week offers free(!!) and discounted dance and fitness classes throughout the city. So if you’re in or around NYC, be sure to check out these […]

Dancing Digits

First, there was Jazzercise… Then, there was Zumba… And Bhangra… And probably a bunch of other dance fitness crazes I’ve never heard of. My point is, people have been getting fit by shakin’ what their mommas gave them since way before our time. And do you blame them? I mean, dance is fun and it’s […]

Dancers' Body Secrets Revealed

Have you ever seen a dancer with an amazing bod and wondered how she keeps it up? While dance is one of the best ways to stay in shape, lots of professionals supplement dance classes with workouts and healthy eating habits. We got these top-shape dancers to spill their tips and tricks! Liana Blackburn: dancer […]