| Fitness instructors are always looking for fun and | | | | then have the class practice them a few times. If you |
| innovative class formats for their students. If you are | | | | are not familiar with any line dances you can easily |
| an instructor who likes to dance there are a variety of | | | | learn them from DVD's or find video clips online. Have |
| formats you can use to offer a dance-inspired | | | | the class bring cowboy hats and dress in jeans and |
| workout. Here are some ideas that will put the party | | | | boots. |
| atmosphere and a touch of show business into your | | | | Broadway Style - Pick a popular song from a |
| class. | | | | broadway show and choreography some steps to it. |
| Latin Cardio - Use your expertise in salsa, merengue, | | | | Teach the class the steps until they have learned the |
| cha-cha, bachata and other latin rhythms to create an | | | | whole song. Then perform the dance at the end of the |
| aerobic workout to latin music. Look for music CD's | | | | class. Bring any costume accessories that may make |
| that have compilations of latin music selections made | | | | the class more fun. For example you can bring some |
| especially for aerobic workouts. Create a party | | | | feather boas for a jazzy style dance. |
| atmosphere and partner up the students for one or | | | | Hip-Hop - Choreograph a hip-hop routine and then |
| two songs so they can dance together. Use party | | | | break down the steps. At the end of the class your |
| decorations or bring maracas for the class to use with | | | | students will know the whole routine. Have them bring |
| some of the songs. | | | | hats to look the part. |
| Cardio Swing - This can be similar to the latin cardio | | | | Bollywood or Bellydance- If you know something about |
| except that you would use a selection of swing songs. | | | | dance from India you can incorporate this style into a |
| Use swing steps, charleston kicks, and triple steps in | | | | class format. There are many examples of bollywood |
| your choreography. Pick music that is appropriate for | | | | and bellydance online or you can study some steps |
| the demographics of your class. For example, an older | | | | from an instructional DVD. Hand out hip scarves to the |
| population would love big band music or the music of | | | | students to wear to make it more fun. |
| Frank Sinatra. | | | | Flapper or Charleston - You can make a fun |
| Decade themes - Use music of the 50's, 70's or 80's. | | | | choreographed flapper routine to a piece of music |
| Have the class dress up in the style of the decade. | | | | from the 20's. Use charleston kicks, knee crosses, and |
| There are many music CD's that you can find that | | | | flapper hand movements. Have the class dress up like |
| have these themes, and you can find some that are | | | | flappers with feathered hats, boas, and fringe dresses. |
| specifically for aerobic workouts. Make it fun with | | | | These are some fun and creative ways to incorporate |
| party decorations such as a disco ball for the 70's | | | | different styles of dancing into your exercise |
| theme. | | | | programs. With these ideas you can make your class |
| Country-Line - Teach 2 or 3 country-line dances and | | | | an event instead of just an ordinary workout! |