If you think it’s impossible to lose weight and have fun, this woman’s story about how one dance class changed her life will have you thinking differently. We read this inspiring story on CNN Health and had to share it.
In March 2013, Angela weighed 350 pounds. She always loved music and dance so when her friend invited her to a dance class she wanted to go, but was reluctant because of the way she felt about herself. She went to the class and enjoyed it. After one class, there was no turning back. Seven months of attending dance twice a week, and supplementing her diet with protein powder, Angela was down 100 pounds. In addition to the dance classes, she began high intensity interval training and weight training and is now down 127 pounds. Pretty amazing.
If you’re inspired by Angela’s story and looking for fun ways to get in shape and shed some pounds, here are some dance studios we found around town:
Cincinnati Dance & Movement Center:
Where: 880 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231 (near Mt. Healthy)
What: Offers adult classes in jazz and hip hop, ballet, tap, lyrical/contemporary, clogging, stretch & conditioning and more. Call 513-521-8462 for more information.
Where: 1805 Larch Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224 (in College Hill)
What: Offers adult drop-in classes in modern, hip hop, musical theater dance, African dance, vinyasa yoga, ballet and contact improvisation jam. Call 513-591-1222 for more information.
Where: 725 Alexandria Pike, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
What: Offers adult and advanced adult classes with an emphasis on tap and jazz. Call 859-581-4062 for more information.
Where: 721 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011
What: Offers adult classes in bellydance, ballroom, rhythm/latin, swing, Zumba, argentine tango and more. Call 859-291-2300 for more information.
Where: 5263 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051
What: Offers an adult class that combines various forms of dance expression; challenging yet appropriate for the adult dancer. Call 859-356-5560 for more information.
