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    FitSteps® Dance Fitness South Devon

     

    Featuring all the dances from Strictly Come Dancing,

    FitSteps Dance Fitness

    is the ultimate Ballroom and Latin workout that’s taking the UK by storm.

    Fitness That’s Strictly Fun!

    Learn to dance all the fabulous Strictly dances without a partner, join Donahey’s South Devon Dance Fitness classes

    For those of you who have always dreamed of having a beautifully toned body like Strictly’s Natalie Lowe or an amazing physique like Ian Waite, now’s your chance. Donahey’s FitSteps® classes are here!

    Created by Strictly’s Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Olympic swimmer Mark Foster

    FitSteps® combines the up tempo dance steps of Latin American and the graceful steps of Ballroom, as seen on Strictly Come Dancing, to bring you an amazingly fun dance fitness class. The first of its kind, FitSteps® uses proven fitness techniques, along with dance, to deliver an appealing full body workout.

    South Devon Dance Fitness Classes

    Come along and join the Strictly fun at Donahey’s South Devon Dance Fitness classes, get fit and learn dance moves from your favourite Strictly dances. By combining lively Quickstep, Cha Cha and Jive steps to elevate your heart rate, and the slower steps, movement and postures of the Waltz and Rumba, you’ll enjoy an all-over-body workout that utilises muscle strength to leave you beautifully toned.

    Donahey’s Dance Fitness classes guarantees to burn up to 600 calories per class
    and get yourself a trim, Strictly figure too!

    Join Amy for our weekly Dance Fitness Classes…

    South Devon Fitsteps Classes

    South Devon Fitsteps Classes

    Donahey’s 55 minute Dance Fitness classes offer the ultimate in keep fit in Devon’s well-equipped venues, featuring sprung maple dance floors. Our team of female instructors are highly experienced Dancers, Teachers and Choreographers – FitSteps® trained & qualified.

    Learn to Dance at Kingsbridge Community College

    Kingsbridge Community College

    Tuesday’s 6.30pm – comm Autumn 2016
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    Learn to Dance at Dartmouth Guildhall

    Dartmouth Guildhall

    Wednesday’s 6.30pm – comm Autumn 2016
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    Spaces are available at all our Dance Fitness classes , just come along a few minutes beforehand. Donahey’s Dance Fitness classes are all priced at just £6 each. Spaces are available at all our classes so you are welcome to just turn up.

    Donahey’s FitSteps® Classes

    Fitsteps South Devon Dance Fitness Class

    Donahey’s are the dance experts and have been teaching Latin, Salsa & Salsacise dancing in Manchester for over 46 years. Make sure you choose Donahey’s Fitsteps classes and benefit from our years of dance experience.

    All Donahey’s Devon FitSteps® classes last for ONE full hour and our impressive venues are selected for their top-of-the-line sprung maple wood dance floors – the very best floor to cushion & protect knees, ankles, hips & other joints in the body during exercise.

    Absolutely no carpets, tiles or concrete – the importance of dancing on proper sprung flooring is essential. The best & safest way to move freely & easily during exercise is on a sprung maple wood dance floors smooth & solid surface.

    FitSteps® official Film

    Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what the Strictly creators have to say

    ‘It’s an intense workout but because you’re concentrating on learning the steps and having fun dancing, you don’t notice how hard you’re working. What’s also exciting about it is you’re learning a skill as we teach the basic foundation of ballroom and Latin American dancing. You don’t even need to try and convince your reluctant partner to join you, as you’ll be working out alongside a whole class of like-minded people. You’ll get fit, boost your confidence, make friends and have a great time doing so.’
    Strictly’s Natalie Lowe

    ‘The great thing about FitSteps is that it’s varied. Because of the differences in techniques and tempo of the dances, the postures are grouped together to create different effects on the body and achieve the results you want. There’s absolutely no way you’ll have as much fun pounding the treadmill as you will learning to Jive.’
    Strictly’s Ian Waite

    Dartmouth Fitsteps class

    ‘I had a great time when I was on the show but when I realised how much weight I’d lost, I wanted to explore the concept of getting fit through stepping. After speaking to some professional fitness colleagues and then reaching out to Natalie, it turned out that Ian had already been working on a similar concept, so after much discussion and development we joined forces and FitSteps was born.’
    Olympic Swimmer Mark Foster

    Learn more about FitSteps® here, on the official FitSteps® website

    Questions & Answers

    Dartmouth Fitsteps classes

    Can i just turn up or do i need to pre-book?

    Spaces are available at all our classes so you are more than welcome to simply turn up at your chosen class, just try and arrive 5mins beforehand.

    What shall I wear?

    Acceptable shoes for our Dance Fitness classes include court shoes, aerobic shoes or jazz shoes/sneakers. They should have minimal tread on the sole and provide optimum cushion and support for dance-fitness classes. Running shoes are not ideal because they have a heavy tread on the bottom and are designed for forward movement (not sliding and pivoting)
    Strictly no heels, flip flops, steel heels, toning trainers or toe caps please.

    Most people tend to wear gym clothes, something you feel most comfortable in – light clothing, trainers, or pumps.

    How long do Donahey’s Dance Fitness classes last?

    All Donahey’s FitSteps® classes last 55mins – unlike some other Fitness classes which just give you 40/45 minutes!

    I’ve never danced before can I simply come along anytime?

    Our dance classes are especially designed for beginners, FitSteps® is so simple to pick up that whether you have dancing experience or you are just a beginner, you will be able to follow through the easy dance steps and sway along to the rhythm of the catchy and upbeat Latino Rhythms.

    Am I going to look daft if everybody else knows the moves?

    Not at all, FitSteps® is a fun follow along class – just turn up feel the music and let loose – you’ll love it.

    Who can participate?

    Whether you are an avid exerciser who wants to spice up your current fitness routine or you are rejoining the fitness scene after a break…. this class is for you! If you love to move and enjoy music then FitSteps® class is what you need.

    What shall I bring?

    You’ll probably need a bottle of water and some participants bring a towel- you will sweat!

    I haven’t exercised in a while will I be able to keep up?

    Remember to go at your own pace. The class is structured so that beginner and more advanced level students can work at the same time. Everyone in the class is coming from different fitness and health backgrounds. You only need to be concerned with yourself and your abilities and health. If you do have any medical conditions, injuries or if you are taking any medications that effect heart rate please seek advice from your physician prior to participating.

    I’ve done a little dancing before, is it suitable?

    Sure, this is a great fun way to keep fit.

    Do I need a Partner?

    No dancing experience or partners are needed, as the class will be lined up in a group. All you need do is to move your body to the rhythm and have fun! Combining dance and group exercise to improve your fitness level this class is for all ages and guaranteed fun.

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