Question 1

Do I need dance experience to take classes at DDF?

Accepted Answer

Nope! You do not need to have dance experience or dance training to take class with DDF.
 
If you’re not a dancer when you start, you will be before long - it just takes a few classes to get comfortable with learning choreography! And if you once loved dance, drill team or cheer, we help you reconnect with the dancer in you. We love having dancers of all backgrounds in our classes and always have a mix of difficulty in our choreographed routines.

Question 2

What should I wear for a dance fitness class?

Accepted Answer

Anything breathable and comfortable for women and men. Most of our female dancers wear leggings and a tank top so that our clothing doesn’t restrict our movement. Oh and a very supportive sports bra!
 
Men who take Dallas Dance Fitness classes often wear athletic shorts or sweat pants and tank tops or t-shirts.

Question 3

What kind of shoes should I wear for DDF classes?

Accepted Answer

We recommend dance sneakers or cross-trainers with good lateral (side-to-side) support. Running shoes usually do not provide enough lateral stability. As for the tread, generally you will want a smoother tread to allow you to turn on our marley floors.  The Zumba brand (available on Amazon) has some good options!

Question 4

How do I sign up for my Dallas Dance Fitness classes?

Accepted Answer

Once you have your DDF membership, you can sign up for your classes on the Zen Planner member app or on the “schedule” page of dallasdancefitness.com.
For studio classes, you can reserve your spot any time before the start of class. We recommend booking all of your classes on Sunday evening, however, to set you up for a successful week! 
For virtual classes, please reserve by 8:00AM Central Time the morning of class. You will receive an email link by 9:00AM, and can start your class at any time. The link will be available for about three weeks. 
Check in for your classes on the app to receive attendance credit.

Question 5

I want to come to the dance studio for classes, but I don’t want to be on camera for the virtual classes. Is that possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have a few spots that are out of the camera frame. Please let us know if you want one of these spots when you arrive in the studio, and please come early so we can be sure to accommodate you.

Question 6

What can I expect in terms of the number of dances and how they’re taught?

Accepted Answer

In a typical class, we will do about 20 routines including a warm up and cool down.
 
Our classes are team taught, and the instructors alternate teaching every other song, typically with no breaks in the music. This keeps the energy high and gives you a variety of dance styles. Most of the routines are follow-along and are verbally and physically cued by the instructors.
 
Each song has its own unique choreography, and after you’ve done a routine a few times, you’ll really be able to dance it full out and add your own style! In certain classes we do stop the music once or twice to break down some more challenging choreography.

Question 7

What kind of music do you play?

Accepted Answer

We love playing fun, current, danceable hit music in every genre from pop to EDM,  R&B and hip hop. We pride ourselves on being on trend both in music selection and choreography.

Question 8

I’ve never taken a virtual dance class. How do I do that?

Accepted Answer

It’s super easy! Just sign up for your virtual class of choice on the Zen Planner App, or on the Schedule page of this website, by 8:00AM Central time. class. You’ll get a link to the virtual class via email. When you click the link, it will take you to a private YouTube page where you’ll see the class video. Start at any time, pause, or go back if you want to repeat a dance. The link is good for about three weeks.

Question 9

Do you offer other types of classes besides dance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer a combination Dance & Sculpt class on Fridays (virtual and in studio)

Through our DDF On Demand platform, we offer PiYo, Stretch and Barre classes.

In Studio only, we offer sculpt classes between our 8:30 and 10:00AM classes. Please consult the weekly schedule in our newsletter or on Instagram & Facebook each Sunday.

Question 10

OK I want to join Dallas Dance Fitness. What are my membership options?

Accepted Answer

The most popular is our monthly unlimited membership. It allows you to attend any in studio or virtual class, and is the least expensive on a per class basis.
Our other monthly memberships are for 1, 2 or 3 classes per week. 
All monthly memberships automatically renew on the same day of the month. Cancel or change with 15 days notice by email. 
We also offer class packages for 1, 5 and 10 classes. These packages do not renew and expire after 1, 3 and 6 months, respectively.

Question 11

What do I need to have on hand for my classes?

Accepted Answer

Definitely your water bottle and a sweat towel! You may also want a hair tie, headband and/or hat to keep your hair out of your eyes.

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