DANCE FOR

FITNESS
 INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOME
• Understand the significance of Fitness Dance
to an individual’s physical fitness.
• Recognize different components of dance for
fitness.
• Value the health benefits of fitness dance.
 FITNESS DANCE
• Dance fitness stands out from technical or
traditional dance in that technique and
intricate choreography aren't the focus.
• Most dance fitness classes have a focus on
cardiovascular exercise.
• It’s an aerobic workout, divided into different
tracks that provide peaks and troughs of
intensity. The overall intensity of a class varies
depending on the style you’re doing.
 INVENTORS

• NETHEKN • KICJA
OOEPCR NORSSENE
 DR. KENNETH COOPER
• A doctor of medicine and former Air Force
Colonel from Oklahoma
• pioneered the benefits of doing aerobic
exercise for maintaining and improving health
• He is the author of the 1968 book Aerobics,
which emphasized a point system for
improving the cardiovascular system.
 JACKI SORENSEN
• credited with taking Dr. Cooper's knowledge
and synthesizing it into fun and effective
aerobic workout routines.
• started by teaching dance classes and slowly
grew those classes into choreographed
workout routines.
• Judi Shepherd Missett - developed Jazzercise
in the 1970s
• Jane Fonda - high impact aerobics videos were
a hit in the 1980s
• Gin Miller - developed step aerobics as a low-
impact alternative to the dance fitness classes
that were growing in popularity
 CATEGORIES OF DANCE
FITNESS
• Cardio Dance - include hip-swaying and chest
pops, but their pace is fast and their intent is
to make you break a sweat
• Barre Workouts
• Mind-Body Dance
• Sensual Dance
 CATEGORIES OF DANCE
FITNESS
• Barre Workouts - Posture and proper form are a
primary focus as instructors lead students
through moves that challenge balance, stability,
and core strength.
• The workouts are generally low-impact and
moderate-intensity, offering a modest
cardiovascular benefit.
• Mind-Body Dance
• Sensual Dance
 CATEGORIES OF DANCE
FITNESS
• Mind-Body Dance - These workouts offer
combined benefits ranging from improved
cardiovascular health to enhanced flexibility
and reduced stress. Classes are typically low-
impact and low- to moderate-intensity,
perfect for beginners looking for a way to ease
into exercise.
 CATEGORIES OF DANCE
FITNESS
• Sensual Dance - a little more sexual and
include everything from belly dancing to pole
dancing.
 FITNESS COMPONENTS
• Cardiorespiratory Endurance
• Power
• Muscular Strength
• Muscular Endurance
• Flexibility
• Neuromuscular Relaxation
 HEALTH BENEFITS OF
DANCE
• improved condition of your heart and lungs
• increased muscular strength, endurance and
motor fitness
• increased aerobic fitness
• improved muscle tone and strength
• weight management
• stronger bones and reduced risk of
osteoporosis
• better coordination, agility and flexibility
• improved balance and spatial awareness
• increased physical confidence
• improved mental functioning
• improved general and psychological wellbeing
• greater self-confidence and self-esteem
• better social skills.