FAQ: Is any kind of previous experience necessary to join a class?

FAQ: I am not a great dancer but would like to explore SalsaDancercise® as a way to exercise, please advise.

FAQ: How much is it going to cost me?

FAQ: How fit do I have to be to participate. Is SalsaDancercise® appropriate for out-of-shape middle-aged women also?

FAQ: What should I wear?

FAQ: What sort of intensity are the SalsaDancercise® classes?

FAQ: I have health issues, can I still participate?

FAQ: I’m a bit nervous going to a new environment and joining an activity that is new me, not knowing anyone and not knowing what to expect.

 

 

 

Q: Is any kind of previous experience necessary to join a class?

A: No, definitely not, and you can join in on any class any time. Just make sure you arrive at least 10 minutes before a class starts if it’s your first class (otherwise it holds everybody up).

 

Q: I am not a great dancer but would like to explore SalsaDancercise® as a way to exercise, please advise?

A: You don’t have to be a good dancer to participate, that’s not what Salsa Dancercise® is about. It’s about your having fun as well as getting the benefits of fitness and recreation. From an exercise point of view, it’s in your interest that moves are challenging, and some of them are, but SalsaDancercise® is also designed so that you can go at a pace you personally feel comfortable with at all times.

 

Q: How much is it going to cost me?

A: You’ll be please to know SalsaDancercise is very inexpensive. Also there are no contracts or commitments. Most people are paying on average between $4 to $5 a class. (Exact pricing will depend on a number of things such as how many classes you’d like to attend, whether you paid for a month, bought a pass card or paid a drop in fee, a drop in fee being the most expensive at $10.) You should try it out first, that way you can see what you're getting, and then be in a better position on where you’d like to take it from there. Rest assured, SalsaDancercise provides excellent value.

 

Q: How fit do I have to be to participate. Is SalsaDancercise® appropriate for out-of-shape middle-aged women also?

A: You don’t have to be that fit at all to participate. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a non-exerciser, or a habitual exerciser, SalsaDancercise is for everyone. As long as you don’t have life threatening ailments or health conditions that would be aggravated or worsened if you participated in any exercise, you’re good to go.

Please read FAQ s: “I have health issues, can I still participate?” below if you have further concerns.

 

Q: What should I wear?

Regular workout gear is fine, such as capris, shorts or yoga style pants with a t-shirt or tank top.  No footwear is required or permitted --- SalsaDancercise is commonly done in bare feet, just as in yoga, kickboxing, belly or Latin folkloric dancing.

(If you have a medical condition that requires you wear something on your feet, then the following conditions apply: Workout sneakers will be permitted only if they are fitted with suede dance-shoe sole material. They must also be flat soled only (no raised heals or split sole design), and, they must never have been worn outside the SalsaDancercise facility).

 

Q: What sort of intensity are the SalsaDancercise® classes?

A: SalsaDancercise is a low to high in intensity activity that allows you to go at a pace you personally feel most comfortable with or challenged by. You can go at your own pace and build up as gradually or as challenging as you desire. From a safety perspective, always remember, it is important to be aware of your body and your physical capabilities in any physical activity at any one time. You can take comfort in knowing that in SalsaDancercise you go at a pace you personally feel most comfortable with.

  

Q: I have health issues, can I still participate?

A: Safety during any physical activity is very important, so make sure your doctor supports your participation in SalsaDancercise. Consult with your doctor before participating in any physical activity.

 

Q: I’m a bit nervous going to a new environment and joining an activity that is new me, not knowing anyone and not knowing what to expect.

A: Rest assured your not alone, you’ll be sharing the SalsaDancercise experience with people just like you, and there’s no reason whatsoever to feel intimidated or threatened in any way. Taking that initial step can seem a challenge for some people. We have heard from many people who have struggled with making that initial step into our studio only to finally discover that they wished they had done it sooner. You will meet knew people and make new friends. You could also consider bringing a friend or relative along too.