Strictly Fit is all about getting fit whilst having fun!

Burn up to 500 calories an hour with moves like the Cha Cha, Waltz, Quickstep and Salsa based upon music and routines used in the BBC show.

Dancing benefits you in many different ways.  The whole body gets a workout which can help with weight loss; stamina is increased and can also help lift your mood as endorphins are released.  On top of that, you get to meet new friends and learn some fantastic new moves!

Salsa:

A great cardiovascular workout using all the major muscle groups.  Involves lots of different moves from shimmying, hip action and shakin’ therefore helping develop flexibility.

Basic steps can be learnt in approximately 10 minutes.

Beats per minute:  220

Music Style:  Up tempo Latin

Cha Cha

This happy and carefree dance has a wide appeal because it is popular in all music genres with many up to date and mainstream artists creating great Cha Cha Music. Designed to be danced with a partner.

Beats per minute: 128

Music Style:  Medium tempo Latin with a steady beat

Waltz

Having world wide appear, this dance dates back about 300 years and is considered to be THE ballroom dance.  With its simple box step pattern, it's also easy to learn.

Beats per minute: 90

Music Style: Slow or instrumental

Quickstep

Quickstep is an International Style ballroom dance similar to a fast Foxtrot.   Derived from a  combination of the Foxtrot, Charleston, Shag, Peabody and One Step.

A very dynamic dance with various moves and includes a lot of momentum and rotation

Beats per minute: 208

Music Style: Up tempo jazz and swing