Dance Fitness Classes

Come for the FITNESS….Stay for the FUN….Leave with new FRIENDS.

If you’ve never tried dance fitness or it’s been awhile, here’s your chance to fall in love for the first time (or all over again) with a gentle exercise that is a bona fide full-body workout.  Classes run September through June.

House Rules

While we do rent studio time from Innovate Dance Arts, we are also guests in their house. As a formal dance studio, there is special dance flooring (Marley) in the studio. This flooring is easily damaged by dirt and gravel tracked in by outdoor shoes. Out of respect for our hosts, we must comply with their request to not wear outdoor shoes in the studios. This means changing to “indoor” shoes once we arrive at the studio. Shoes must still have smoother soles (not rugged or deeply grooved like walking or hiking shoes) so as to not stick to the floor, increasing risks for falls. As this is the only house rule, it will be strictly enforced.

Minimums and Maximums

Due to flexible payment/attendance options, class sizes fluctuate so there is a 4-person minimum to put a class on the calendar. I require commitments prior to booking studio time on the 28th of each month. If your reservation was required to meet the minimum for a class, you have financially committed to that class.

There is also a class maximum of 10. This gives everyone room to move freely and safely. If you do not reserve a spot on the dance floor, you will not be allowed to participate if the class is full.

In the interest of your safety, there are no exceptions to the minimums and maximums; they will be strictly adhered to.

Reservations, Cancellations, and No-Shows

Reservations: Due to limited class sizes, everyone must reserve spots on the dance floor. Monthly passholders get reservation priority – 4 days before punch cardholders. The reservation window dates for the upcoming month are shown in the calendar posted on the Kiwa Facebook page. Reservations must be made via email and will be confirmed based on the date/time stamp of the email. kiwadancefitness@gmail.com.

Once a class is fully booked, I will start a waitlist for that class. If I get a cancellation, I will email the first person on the list.

Cancellations and changes now require at least 2 days’ notice. This gives someone on the waitlist a chance to dance. If I have to cancel a class, only those who have reserved a spot will be notified.

No-Shows: No credits or saved punches.

Rates

Your first class is FREE. Because all instructors are different – music, intensity, moves – you may have to try a couple of classes to find the right fit for you, this gives you a no-obligation chance to try my class.

Drop in: If your schedule only allows for you to join us on the dance floor randomly, pending space availability, you can drop in to any class on the schedule for $7. You still must reserve your spot on the dance floor. Check the Kiwa Facebook page on Friday to see which classes have openings the upcoming week. Please do not show up without a reservation as most classes are sold out with a waitlist.

Punch cards: Punch cards are ideal if your schedule requires flexibility and there is a good chance you may have to change/cancel a reservation.  The per class rate is $6; a 5-class punch card is $30 or a 10-class punch card is $60. (Custom options for 5 or more classes are available.) Valid for any class on the schedule pending space availability. Punch cards are non-expiring so no refunds. You must reserve your spot on the dance floor.

Monthly passes:  Monthly passes offer the lowest per class rate. If your schedule allows you to reserve your spots at the beginning of the month, as long as you prepay at least 4 classes on specified days (do not have to be the same day each week but cannot be “specified later”), the per class rate is $5.

Payment

For monthly passes, I prefer you wait until your reservations are confirmed and you have received your invoice. The class schedule can change based on my health or events at the host studio and early payments, as much as they are appreciated, incur either refund or credit administration.

Cash or e-transfer is acceptable. Please be sure you are using the correct email for transfers. 

Potential New Classes

NEW CLASS UPDATE: All new classes are currently on hold until I retire from my part-time day-job as a medical transcriptionist. Scheduling of additional dance fitness or new classes will be dependent on suitable time slots at our host studio, a new venue option, or a partnership with the RDN.

Based on the formats I have studied over the past couple of years, I am working on a couple of ideas for fusion classes. My future plan is to be certified as an instructor for resistance band training (coming 2026).

Ideas on the go right now include CrosSit or Dance Sit-ness (working titles) a fusion of seated exercise with dance fitness and DanzaBarre (working title) would combine gentle dance and barre exercises (not ballet moves) for core strength and balance using your own body weight.  A future option pending additional certification, Barre Band (working title), would incorporate gentle dance breaks with resistance band strength moves using the barre as a stabilizer.

Communication

All communications should be via email. Late cancellations can be made via text. With our ever-growing ohana and class schedule, I have to do some streamlining of administration and communication. Please ensure I have a working email address for you. Check below to see how relevant information will be relayed.

Schedule

The monthly calendars are now posted early, before reservations open, usually at the end of the 2nd week of the month on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/kiwadancefitness/

Schedules are subject to change. Those on the emailing list (by special request only) will be notified as soon as possible.

Updated July 2026