It’s almost one month into 2013 and your list of resolutions is starting to look like a mountain you won’t be able to climb. Maybe you’ve settled into a routine of going to the gym, or you’re trying to get out of the house and run more, but there’s a problem: you are already getting bored with it.
Instead of lifting weights and taking on the treadmill this year, why not try something new and a little more creative: dancing.
Dance may not be your area of expertise, but it doesn’t have to be. Studios all over town offer adult and children’s classes for beginners, and not only does it help you get into shape, but it also relieves stress, improves you balance, and works out your entire body all at once.
Santa Cruz county holds a variety of dance classes ranging from ballet to Irish Steppe, and several dance studios welcome newcomers to drop-in for a class.
International Academy of Dance
Classes: Zumba, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Belly Dance Fusion, Irish Steppe
Price: $15 drop-in fee
Find out what's happening in Santa Cruzwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
More Information: http://www.iadance.com/adults3.html
Motion Pacific
Classes: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Burlesque, Modern, Hip Hop, Contemporary
Find out what's happening in Santa Cruzwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Price: $14 drop-in fee
More Information: http://www.motionpacific.com/scheduleAdult.html
The Studio School of Classical Ballet
Classes: Ballet
Price: First class free to new students, $20 for one class
More Information: http://www.thestudioschoolofclassicalballet.com/programs.html
Dance at the Palomar Ballroom
Classes: Ballet, Ballroom, Country Two-Step, East Coast Swing, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Zumba, Line Dance
Price: $10 drop-in fee
More Information: http://www.palomarballroom.com/
Elaine’s Dance Studio
Classes: Ballet
Price: Contact studio
More Information: http://elainesdance.com/schedule/
Dance Synergy
Classes: Jazz, Zumba, Ballet, Belly Dance, Kickboxing, Cardio Dance, Dance Circuit
Price: $17 drop-in fee
More Information: http://www.dance-synergy.com/
Salsa Gente
Classes: Salsa
Price: $8 drop-in fee
More Information: http://www.salsagente.com/
Santa Cruz Dance Company
Classes: Zumba, Zumba Hip Hop, Street Jazz, Zumba Toning
Price: $15 drop-in fee
More Information: http://santacruzdancecompany.com/
The 418 Project
Classes and Information: http://the418project.com/418classes/
