Ready to hit the gym? Good on ya! But if you want to stay home a bit longer or just like to blend workouts for optimal fitness, hereâs a treat for you: 8 exciting classes to keep you (and the kids!) fit this wintertime!
Letâs start with some dance classes. We love how they offer the perfect balance between fun and exercise!
Shake it like you mean it
If you havenât tried Zumba before, youâre missing out on a fantastic workout. Zumba is the perfect activity if you want to work a sweat and boost your energy. Plus, doing your cardio at home means you can wear anything you want and exercise like no oneâs watching!
Lucyâs class will have you dancing in no time, and strengthening your core without even realising it. Get pumped right from the comfort of your bedroom or living room!
If you consider yourself a fan of ballet, check this out: Rebel Movesâ latest dance fitness class will teach you barre techniques and mat work exercises that are good for toning, strengthening, and lengthening the muscles.
Taught by Sheena Chundee, former choreographer and ballerina with The Royal Ballet in the UK, this class is guaranteed to give you a fun ballet-inspired experience thatâs suitable even for beginners. Oh, and did we mention that youâll be rocking to fun playlists in pop punk, funk, and 90âs rock?
Bharatanatyam
In the mood for some Bollywood? Give this Bharatanatyam class a go!
Let Rebel Steps introduce you to the beauty of traditional Indian dance, music, and movement. Suitable for all skill levels, this class will take you straight to New Delhi, ready to take on traditional dance moves. Better find the most colourful pieces in your wardrobe, too. Indian dance is nothing if not full of life!
Reggaeton
The latest offering from Dance Central Sydney, Reggaeton is a wild fusion of Reggae, Latin, and Hip Hop flavours. If you like to groove to popular and upbeat Dancehall âriddimsâ, you know you have to be ready for anything in this new class.
Prepare to explore the sensual, high-energy world of âPerreoâ, a dance technique that incorporates Hip Hop stylings and Latin dance footwork. Itâs an open class so if youâre looking for a good workout challenge, you canât miss this!
Kids got the beat, too!
Kidz Crew Robotic Dance
Hey kids! Get poppinâ, lockinâ, and hittinâ release like a funky robot with Rebel Stepzâ Kidz Crew Robotic Dance. This class will explore a fun form of street dancing that originated in New York City back in the â60s and â70s, when your own grandparents were maybe just your age!
Have fun with different dance styles allowing for hand, arm, and leg movements, and matching footwork, giving you a full-body exercise and a fun time sweating to all kinds of sick beats.
Breaking Academy for Beginners
Breaking Academy is back for Term 3! Kids will learn cool dance moves that they can show their friends online or off.
Off The Street Hip Hopâs Breaking Academy will teach students the fundamentals of breakdancing and steps to move to the rhythm of upbeat Hip Hop music. Open to all skill levels, your kid will learn how to âbreak it downâ right from home!
If dancing isnât your thing
Yin Yoga
In Yin Yoga, both your mind and your body are in total focus. Itâs a fantastic workout and a healthy way to relieve stress.
In this class, you will learn different Yin Yoga positions and hold each of them for two to three minutes, targeting not only the muscles, but also the connective tissues, fascia, and ligaments. You will also learn how to practise meditation and stretch in each posture correctly.
Karate
Learn the sacred art of karate with Soke Gervasi, a jiu-jitsu and karate sensei who is also one of the warmest, most friendly instructors out there!
In this class, Soke will teach you karate and yoga, the basics of awareness and self-defence, as well as how to build concentration, focus, balance, and control. Quit bouncing off the walls and redirect your energy into this class instead! Open to all age groups and skill levels, itâs a good workout for the entire family.
