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Dance fitness is just like any other sport---the muscles, tendons, and ligaments work together to perform at athletic levels. Except, unlike sports, dance is an opportunity to connect with your body’s full range of motion in a heart-thumping, fun, and interactive way. Our goal isn’t necessarily to “score points” but to #KeepMoving (and keep feeling great!) throughout our fitness journey.

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Our DanceBody at home workouts are there for you when you can’t make it to class in person. You don’t have to live in New York City to have access to the best boutique dance fitness workouts. With over 130 hours of On-Demand options to choose from, plus over 10 DanceBody LIVE classes streamed daily, the DanceBody team is dedicated to bring that  same ”in studio” energy to you at home. And our community of streamers–which spans countries such as Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Serbia, and more know that it’s only together that we can #KeepMoving. 

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Your abs act as a central link between your upper and lower body, so finding the best ab workout is essential for better movement. Traditionally, core exercises are thought of as crunches or planks, but dancers know that there are plenty of exercises you can do while simply standing to create a stronger, more toned midsection.

Dance and flexibility – the two modalities are synonymous. Whether you want to attempt a split, rock a high kick, or simply improve your range of motion - stretching helps to get you there. The more flexibility you possess, the better your extent of movement, which allows you to access more muscles, have an effective workout, and decrease your chances of injury.

The love of dance for most of us stems from it being FUN! While this is true, dance is absolutely a skill, much like learning a new language (turns and leaps, anyone?). These new moves and patterns take time and consistency to master and even seasoned dance cardio pros don’t get it right every time. There is beauty in embracing the beginner’s mindset when perfecting dance cardio and you are never too advanced to sharpen your form.

Hey DanceBody Babes,

The summer months are finally here, I feel like we spend all year waiting for these days! With the warmer season comes new fitness challenges for us to navigate, such as: vacation time vs. workout time, how to sweat-proof life, and daily balancing of summer indulgences. I think one thing we can all agree on is that the concept of the “summer body” is officially cancelled. It’s not about perfection, it’s about progress!

One of the most common questions I get from new clients at DanceBody is: “do I need to be a dancer?” And the answer is a solid “no” - you do not need to be a dancer, know how to dance, or have any dance experience to enjoy our workouts.

However, there are some key dancer hacks that will help you feel more comfortable in class. Follow these tips to help you learn how to feel more confident on your feet and even become a better dancer!