Tired of staring at ripped bodies at the gym while you struggle with your last set of sit-ups? Sick of fainting during a session in hot yoga? Why not achieve the goals you have for your body while picking up moves fit for a dancing queen?

Burn the most calories at Attitude Dance Studio

Combining aerobics and swift dance movements is a great way to lose weight quickly, and salsa is just the ticket. This Latin-American dance form with Cuban origins is conducted to a much faster tempo compared to other types of dance music. In 1998, artistic director Gupson Pierre set up Attitude Dance Studio to train dancers in the art of salsa. Here, you can attend salsa classes at all levels, or even try out variations of the dance such as exotic dancing, the Ladies’ Shines and Styling class (which focuses primarily on flair), merengue, Brazilian samba and street cha-cha-cha. If you’re a beginner, register for the Salsa Beginners Module 1 class at $80 for five sessions.
#02-01 Palmer House, 70 Palmer Rd., 6226-2381.

Sculpt your body at Bobbi’s Pole Dance Studio

There’s no question that pole dancing is one of the sexiest, most provocative dance forms ever invented. But it also gives you a complete top to toe workout. “The dancing part has awesome cardiovascular benefits. You’ll also enjoy the benefits of weight-training, but that’s only when you start ‘pole-tricking.’ That’s when you balance your body weight on the pole,” explains pole dancing instructor Sasha Riley. What Bobbi’s Pole Dance Studio lacks in space, it makes up for in attitude and reputation. Their most advanced members have also been invited to perform for the Youth Olympic Games. Learn some beginner spins here for $15 per trial class.
#02-01, 222 Queen St., 6333-4308.

Go pro at Jitterbugs Swingapore

Founded by established dancer Sing Lim, Jitterbugs is one of the oldest dance studios here. The legacy began in London, where Lim worked as a successful copywriter while realizing her dream of setting up a center for dance. Jitterbugs is best known for its Lindy Hop classes, but now also provides a massive range of dance forms including bachata, merengue, jazz, tap, ballet and even Pilates. “We have the biggest studio space in Singapore, spanning over 8,400 square meters and with six studios inside,” says Patricia Francisco, marketing manager of Jitterbugs Swingapore. A single class here costs $15 to $20 while an eight-week course ranges from $120 to $160.
#B1-08 The Cathay, 2 Handy Rd., 6887-0383.

Increase your physical stamina at Dance Circle Studios

Nestled atop a colonial building in the idyllic setting of Villa Frangipani, Dance Circle Studios is a dance hub known for its dedication to Spanish dance. Your road to professional dancing is taken very seriously here: Syllabus-based training, end-of-year examinations and performance-based practical testing. Dance Circle Studios is known for its themed events, including the recent Noche de Estrellas, an outdoor soirée featuring Spanish cultural acts. With the energetic flamenco as the traditional dance of Spain, expect lots of rhythmic toe and heel clicking and a flurry of arm exercises and footwork.
#03-03 9 Lock Rd., 6472-8143.

Push your body to its limit at Recognize! Studios

If you’re looking to learn a variety of dance moves, look no further. Over at 1,600 sq. ft. Recognize! Studios, you can get your fix of hip hop, jazz, and B-boy/B-girl dance steps, as well as alternative dance forms like body-popping and vogueing (made famous by Malcolm McLaren and Madonna during the late 80s and early 90s)—this is definitely one for the open-minded. “Dance is universal—it should be mixed in harmony. We engage in all styles of dance here and fuse the influences from each to create unique material. It makes a great workout and you get to make your body do things you never thought it could,” says director Felix Tan. “Right now, we’re a dance studio but in the future, we want to be a versatile performance space where people can check out new works of art, beat-boxing performances and even photo exhibitions.” Beginners can sign up for membership and attend an eight-week course in hip hop, jazz, B-boying, popping and locking for $170 or attend any single class for $15 to $25 with a one-time $10 registration fee.
#05-31 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd., 6509-0650.

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