Dance

DANCE

These high energy classes will teach you how to have fun and impress on any dance floor! Whether you are a novice or an advanced dancer, these classes cater to both partner and individual dances to improve awareness and coordination, cardiovascular endurance and your confidence on the dance floor.

Cha Cha Intensive

The cha cha is a cheeky and fun Latin-American dance. This is a very useful dance to learn as it can be danced to a variety of music. Over the three weeks we will be covering select figures from beginner up to the silver level. Lead and follow numbers cannot be guaranteed. No previous dance experience necessary.

Dates: Tue | Jun 9-Jun 23 | 6:45-8 PM Duration: 3 Classes Cost Individual: $33 / Member Price: 20% off Cost Pair: $55.50 / Member Price: 20% off Location: Multi-purpose Studio 268, Active Living Centre

Jive Intensive

The jive is a fun and easy-to-learn Latin-American dance. It is a dance that's very useful to know for dancing socially. Over the three weeks we will be covering select figures from beginner up to the silver level. Lead and follow numbers cannot be guaranteed. No previous dance experience necessary.

Dates: Tue | Jun 9-Jun 23 | 8-9:15 PM Duration: 3 Classes Cost Individual: $33 / Member Price: 20% off Cost Pair: $55.50 / Member Price: 20% off Location: Multi-purpose Studio 268, Active Living Centre

Hip Hop

Hip Hop dance blends today’s high energy “street style” movement and “house or club” dance variations into a challenging and fun workout. No class May 18 and Aug 3.

Dates: Mon | Apr 20-June 22 | 7:30-8:30 PM Duration: 9 Classes Cost: $81 / Member Price: 20% off Location: Multi-purpose Studio 268, Active Living Centre

Dates: Mon | Jul 6-Aug 24 | 7:30-8:30 PM Duration: 7 Classes Cost: $63 / Member Price: 20% off Location: Multi-purpose Studio 268, Active Living Centre

NEW! Line Dance

Do you love to dance? Don’t have (or want) a partner? Then Line Dancing is for you! You will learn patterns of steps which are designed for specific songs that are repeated over and over again. Build your confidence to join in the line dancing groups on the dance floor and have some fun while you dance to the classics as well as the newest songs on the DJ’s playlist!

Dates: Tue | Apr 21-May 26 | 6:45-8 PM Duration: 6 Classes Cost: $66 / Member Price: 20% off Location: Multi-purpose Studio 268, Active Living Centre

NEW! Country Two Step

This dance is a smooth partner dance that travels counter clockwise around the dance floor. You will learn the weaved patterns and the quick and slow steps that are the trademarks of the Two Step. The focus will be on the fundamentals of frame, footwork, leads, and turns, to teach you how to travel around the room with ease and take on any dance floor!

Dates: Tue | Apr 21-May 26 | 8-9:15 PM Duration: 6 Classes Cost Individual: $66 / Member Price: 20% off Cost Pair: $112.20 / Member Price: 20% off Location: Multi-purpose Studio 268, Active Living Centre

NEW! Shuffle Dance

Get ready for the Electronic Dance Music Concert Scene and learn how to shuffle dance! These classes are beginner and for everyone - and will focus on the foundations of shuffling. The basics will be brokendown so you can incorporate new moves into your flow to develop your individual style.

Dates: Wed | Apr 22-May 27 | 8-9 PM Duration: 6 Weeks Cost: $54 / Member Price: 20% off Location: Multi-purpose Studio 268, Active Living Centre

Zumba

Zumba is a high energy, Latin inspired dance fitness class that will have you dancing to a variety of rhythms. There are no rules except to have fun and sweat as you get lost in the music and express yourself! Ditch the gym workout and join the dance party! Members are encouraged to register to guarantee their spot in the class. Drop-in participants will be accepted as space allows.

Dates: Wed | Apr 8-Jun 24 | 6:10-6:55 PM Duration: 12 Classes Cost: $111 / Member Price: Free Location: Multi-purpose Studio 274, Active Living Centre

Dates: Wed | Jul 8-Aug 26 | 6:10-6:55 PM Duration: 8 Classes Cost: $74 / Member Price: Free Location: Multi-purpose Studio 274, Active Living Centre

FITNESS CHAMPION

Prema Bursa Fitness champions are members who encourage others to stay active. Prema is the ALC biggest fan and one our most loyal members! She was nominated by Jennifer Hansell who had this to say.

"The level of dedication Prema brings to maintaining her fitness routine is very inspiring. She is always at the gym, always eager to try new work outs and equipment. She is also an avid class-goer, often raving about the great spin classes. Prema does not let anything limit her fitness. Her attitude is one of discipline and healthy enjoyment. Always happy to see people like her at U of M ALC!" – Jennifer