New dance squad launched

A new senior dance squad is helping people get fit

60 minutes of exercise 5 times a week can keep you healthy. Image courtesy of Amanda Slater

A new dance squad for over 17’s is being put together by 2 Step Dance Academy in conjunction with a government scheme to help people keep fit.

Sport Cardiff are running a new 5X60 scheme which encourages people to exercise for 60 minutes 5 times a week. The high demand for dance from this scheme has led to the creation of a new squad.

Director of 2 Step, Maria Katzi, said, “This academy will be used to inspire young people of Cardiff and South Wales to take part in dance sessions through the Sport Cardiff 5×60 scheme and then into community dance clubs.”

Auditions were last weekend, but sweep up sessions for those who missed the auditions will be held over the next few weeks.

How do I get Involved?

If you missed the auditions you still have the chance to take part in 2 Step Dance Academy’s new senior squads. To get fit and get involved in events around Cardiff, contact director Maria on 07871 068 620 or via facebook.

Strictly Come Cardiff

Get your dancing shoes on over the festive season! Alt. Cardiff recommends 5 dance classes so you can keep fit every day of the week.

– There’s dancing for children, parents and grandparents at Chapter Arts’ Family dance lessons. Choreographer Aleksandra Jones runs the class, Sunday 11 December, 3pm at Chapter.

– Where better to try a salsa class than in a Spanish restaurant? La Tasca offers classes on several days of the week. More information can be found here.

– If Latin and Ballroom is more your thing, Saturn Dance offers professional classes for complete beginners as well as more advanced classes starting in the new year.

– If you fancy something a bit different that won’t be found on the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor, why not try pole dancing? Pole Twisters are the largest pole dancing studio in South Wales and offer a range of courses, taster sessions and one-on-one classes.

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– Slip on your baggiest tracksuit bottoms to try Street Dance, which includes styles from breakdance to hip hop. December 11 sees a beginners break dance class by Street Dance Cardiff at the bay.

Lee Cowley (seen above in a break dance battle at Cardiff Bay) featured in this year’s So You Think You Can Dance on the BBC.