Ballroom Dance and East Coast Swing, Salsa, La Blast, Line Dance, - keep scrolling - lots of options.


Medical Questions:

We expect students to have consulted with their doctor before starting any new exercise program.


Ballroom Dance, Swing and Club Style Dances


Event Dance Bootcamp. . . Beginner / Brush Up
Dancing should be FUN! Learn social dancing to a variety of music for parties, weddings, cruises and dance events. Class size limited. You will learn a sampling of ballroom and club dances, such as basic Rumba, Cha-Cha, East Coast Swing and some club style dances. Great for beginners and for those who have been away from dance for awhile. A fun, no stress way to learn how to move on the dance floor. FOR THOSE GETTING MARRIED AND THEIR FAMILIES AND BRIDAL PARTIES - This is a fantastic, economical way to learn the basic movement/steps before you choreograph your first dance! Instructor Natalie Mazzola is a former amateur 10 dance champion, and a teacher for over 20 years at the Vitti's School of Dance in Danbury, CT. She loves to have fun, and her no stress attitude toward dance is clear as her students always leave with a smile! Weather makeup, if needed is added to the end of the class.

8 Sessions $ 216 per couple
Tue., 9/30; 10/7, 14, 21, 28; 11/18, 25; 12/2 from 7:15 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Park School. NOTE: No class 11/4, 11. Makeup, if needed, is 12/9.


Ballroom Dance: Advanced Beginner
Natalie Mazzola will teach a continuation of Ballroom, Rumba, Cha-Cha, and East Coast Swing steps to couples that know the basics of ballroom dancing. Instructor Natalie Mazzola is a former amateur 10 dance champion, and a teacher for over 20 years at the Vitti's School of Dance in Danbury, CT. She loves to have fun, and her no stress attitude toward dance is clear as her students always leave with a smile! Weather makeup, if needed is 12/10 or 17 or the next week added to the end of the class.

8 Sessions $ 216 per couple
Tue., 9/30; 10/7, 14, 21, 28; 11/18, 25; 12/2 from 8:05 to 8:50 p.m. at Veterans Park School. NOTE: No class 11/4, 11. Makeup, if needed, is 12/9.


Line Dance and LaBlast Fitness® - descriptions below, see Cardio category for date/price information.


Line Dance for Beginners
The ideal workout. Burn fat and calories while you are having fun! Do you know your right from your left, can you count to 8? Then you can line dance! We will start with the basics and build from there. If you have been to this course before, come on back, we have new dances lined up for this course. Please bring a water bottle and wear leather or suede soled shoes. Instructors Steve Parker and Ellen Russow have been dancing for over 24 years and teaching for over 12.

See Cardio category for date/price information.


LaBlast Fitness ® Cardio Dance Workout with Light Weights
You will get your heart rate up and sweat a bit with this aerobic workout created by Louis Van Amstel of Dancing with the Stars. LaBlast® is a partner-free, simple, low impact, safe, cardio / ballroom dance workout for all levels. Some exercises use optional light weights. There is no mat. It's fun and energizing. Beginners are encouraged to attend. Wear sneakers and bring light hand weights (if you have them) and a water bottle. Instructor Denise Nethercott started ballroom dancing in 2011 and has successfully competed as an amateur ballroom dancer with Fred Astaire Dance Studios. She is an Open Gold level dancer with numerous accomplishments. She placed first at the National Dance Championship competition in Florida and is the winner of many Regional competitions throughout these years - both Championship and Scholarship rounds. She is proficient in both American and International styles. Denise's mission is to combine her passion for ballroom dance with her passion for physical fitness. Upon discovering LaBlast® Fitness, she knew right away, this was for her. LaBlast® is a fun, safe exercise program that combines the love of dance with the need to move our bodies. Denise became a certified LaBlast® Fitness instructor in 2019 and started Dance Fit with Denise in 2021.

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Zumba ® with Valerie
This high energy, Latin-inspired dance fitness class combines low-intensity and high-intensity moves for a dynamic, full body workout that feels more like a party than exercise! You will enjoy easy to follow choreography based on international rhythms like salsa, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton. Each class starts with a warm up to get your body ready and ends with a cool down featuring light stretches to aid recovery and flexibility. Participants should wear workout attire that allows for a full range of motion and sneakers. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during class. Instructor Valerie Kirincich is a fitness and dance instructor originally from Long Island, NY. She is licensed in Zumba ® and has certification through AFAA for Group Fitness. She has several years experience creating programs for all ages and ability levels for gyms, after school programs, and private events. She currently teaches Zumba, and Body Sculpt classes at several area fitness centers. Valerie enjoys meeting new students and motivating them to achieve their fitness goals!

See Cardio category for date/price information.


Zumba ® with Yolima
Zumba, a high energy fitness workout, combines Latin and internatonal music with dance moves, creating a fun and effective workout. It incorporates elements of aerobic, interval and resistance training, maximizing calorie burning and cardiovascular benefits. Move to the rhythm of salsa, flamenco, merengue and other global beats. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. Instructor Yolima Solano is licensed in Zumba ®, a life long dancer originally from Colombia, who enjoys teaching Zumba ® in the area. She is also a dental hygienist.

See Cardio category for date/price information.

Medical Questions:

We expect students to have consulted with their doctor before starting any new exercise program.

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