Dance Beginner: Plan of attack for your dance fitness journey.

Question: I'm new to dance, how do I get started, what classes do I take?

This is one of our most commonly asked questions! The first thing to know about taking classes at MaZi Dance Fitness, is that you don't need to be a dancer, but you will transform into one.You may ask yourself, why would I want to dance as a form of fitness? We challenge you to find a more effective workout.

If you've never danced in a group setting or had any type of previous dance training we highly recommend that you start with Ballerina Fight Club, Ballerina Bum, B-Girl Hip Hop, Werq or Zi-Cardio. These classes are designed for all levels and as you become more experienced and familiar you will see the opportunities to add dance detail, footwork, arms....the fancy stuff! When you become more familiar with footwork combinations and start "seeing" the music patterns, we recommend that you try Dance Cardio and Jazz Funk for more of a mental puzzle. Cardiovascularly, you get what you put in. Yes, you can burn 800 calories in Zi-Cardio, but are you dancing as "BIG" as the instructor or are you barely lifting your arms and legs?

A great complement for your dance fitness journey are our conditioning classes, which are designed to strengthen you so that you can last longer in any cardio environment (running, dance cardio, etc.) and to build your mind/body awareness. These classes are NOT about isometric movements (small, isolated movements in other "barre" classes), they are about moving your entire body holistically (as dancers do). Your dancing will go so much further faster if you add these classes to your regimen. Ballerina Bum Bootcamp or Body are amazing to get you started on deeply engaging your muscles. These classes are all very challenging but the results will keep you coming back. If you can catch the Intro to Ballet session, just do it!

Finally, enjoy it. It's a journey, you'll have days where you'll feel like you are on SYTYCD, and others where you feel like you have 3 left feet (still happens to me after 3 decades). Ultimately, you'll change your body from the inside out; feeling happier, comfortable in your own skin, obtain enviable posture and develop a lifelong appreciation for the art of dance, because that's what you'll be......a piece of art!

To sum it up:
1) Pick a cardio class to take at least twice a week.
2) Pick a strength conditiong class to take at least twice a week.

3) Ask questions after class about form, maybe consider private training to customize classes  for your body.

See you in class, Zi