What is a Zumba® fitness class like? It’s a very exciting dance party atmosphere full of Latin and international music. You’ll forget you’re working out with the sexy but simple moves to dance music like Cha Cha, Salsa, reggaeton, rumba and more. Best of all, you don’t need any previous dance experience!

For me, it’s fun and effective, using interval training combining fast and slow rhythms for an effective aerobic workout while at the same time targeting your legs, abs, gluteus and arms.

The Zumba workout is basically  a “watch and follow” type of fitness class. The moves are repeated often enough for you to catch on to and they’re not complicated. For those of you who are nervous to join in with the “regulars”, know that routines are repeated week after week with additions every now and then to spice things up!

Did you know that Zumba® fitness has taken the fitness world by storm!? Even those who loathe working out find themselves working up a sweat and having fun with this high impact dance-based workout. There’s nothing like cranking up the music and letting your body go. Zumba does just that, working your core, thighs and butt in the process.

Zumba is a fun way to get in shape for the summer months ahead.  Remember it’s a unique and exciting way to get fit, so if you’re new to the exercise game, take your time and you’ll be shakin’ it before you know it. No worries, the Zumba instructors at Dance FX Studios are willing to work with newcomers so that you won’t feel behind.

Come to Dance FX Studios just off the 101 freeway for Zumba® fitness classes 3 times a week! We are less than 10 minutes away from Scottsdale and Ahwatukee, and we border Tempe, Gilbert and Chandler in Mesa Arizona. Get the most out of your workout at Dance FX Studios where class sizes are limited and you will be dancing on sprung flooring! www.dancefxstudiosfitness.com .

What is a Zumba® fitness class like? It’s a very exciting dance party atmosphere full of Latin and international music. You’ll forget you’re working out with the sexy but simple moves to dance music like Cha Cha, Salsa, reggaeton, rumba and more. Best of all, you don’t need any previous dance experience!

For me, it’s fun and effective, using interval training combining fast and slow rhythms for an effective aerobic workout while at the same time targeting your legs, abs, gluteus and arms.

The Zumba workout is basically  a “watch and follow” type of fitness class. The moves are repeated often enough for you to catch on to and they’re not complicated. For those of you who are nervous to join in with the “regulars”, know that routines are repeated week after week with additions every now and then to spice things up!

Did you know that Zumba® fitness has taken the fitness world by storm!? Even those who loathe working out find themselves working up a sweat and having fun with this high impact dance-based workout. There’s nothing like cranking up the music and letting your body go. Zumba does just that, working your core, thighs and butt in the process.

Zumba is a fun way to get in shape for the summer months ahead.  Remember it’s a unique and exciting way to get fit, so if you’re new to the exercise game, take your time and you’ll be shakin’ it before you know it. No worries, the Zumba instructors at Dance FX Studios are willing to work with newcomers so that you won’t feel behind.

Come to Dance FX Studios just off the 101 freeway for Zumba® fitness classes 3 times a week! We are less than 10 minutes away from Scottsdale and Ahwatukee, and we border Tempe, Gilbert and Chandler in Mesa Arizona. Get the most out of your workout at Dance FX Studios where class sizes are limited and you will be dancing on sprung flooring! www.dancefxstudiosfitness.com .

You’re getting married and your fiance doesn’t know his left foot from his right. What to do? Take wedding dance lessons from the pros at Dance FX Studios! It’s only the most important dance that the two of you will ever have so let us help you to shine on the dance floor.

Sample us out in a first wedding dance consultation that is just for you. We will show you how to stand out on the dance floor and give your friends and family a first dance to remember. From simple and sophisticated to daring and dramatic, we can make your wedding dance vision come to life!

Dance FX Studios is now offering package options for just-around-the-corner weddings. Call today to find out how you can get your upcoming wedding dance done in no time!

For those who have more time, get a customized “Rock Your Reception” first dance that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.

With proper planning, you can even add fun social dances like Salsa, Country Two Step, Swing, and other Ballroom dances to your customized plan to really enjoy dancing the night away at your reception!

Wedding dance consults are available by appointment Monday through Friday from 12-8 pm and on Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm. Dance FX Studios is located off the 101 highway and is centrally located. We are about 10 minutes from Scottsdale and Ahwatukee and just minutes from Tempe, Gilbert and Chandler Arizona. www.dancefxstudioswedding.com

Two-bit Shotgun comes to Dance FX Studios on Saturday, March 31st at 8 pm. Join us for a night of drinks and dancing!

Tickets sell out quickly so come and join in on the fun! Are you a beginner dancer? We will hold a mini Country Two-step group dancing class for beginners to introduce you to the basics!

Remember that all of our dancing events with live music are also charity events. This year, we are donating 100% of all raffle proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project. If you own a business and would like to donate to our raffle, please contact us at 480.968.6177.

Don’t country dance? Then save the date for our next Swing or Salsa dancing event with live music! Check out our events page for more information on upcoming dates at www.dancefxstudiosevents.com .

Toby Keith’s Bar in Mesa AZ is bringing back their monthly dance competition and guess who their judges are??? You guessed it! Dance FX Studios has hooked up with Toby’s to become their new Country dance instructors and judges for a once-a-month evening of fun and prizes!

Toby guests can look forward to new and exciting Country dances that will be introduced each month including Country Two Step and Country Swing. Cool prizes for first, second and third places will also be given to those who enter the dance competition held right after the free class.

The plan for this fun, new addition to Toby’s already thriving bar? To invite and introduce the everyday “non-dancer” to the basics of Country dancing so that they can see for themselves how EASY dancing can be! Owner of Dance FX Studios, Nicole Dekavallas, admits that “Most people stand on the sidelines because they just don’t want to ‘fake’ their way out on the dance floor. They want to look and feel cool! Free dance classes will give bar-goers the perfect chance to dance.”

For those who already feel confident on the dance floor, the dance competition following the complimentary class will give them an opportunity to shine. Big prizes and fun surprises are in store for participants who dare to get out and strut their stuff.

Looking for that competitive edge? Know that Dance FX Studios’ judges will be scoring each couple on three components; the “WOW” factor, musicality and overall performance quality.

Toby Keith’s/Dance FX Studios’ next complimentary dance class and competition will be held on St. Patrick’s Day. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 18th at around 7 pm for the festivities to begin. This is a night you won’t want to miss!

Love was in the air at last weekend’s 1st Annual “Day of Love” Zumba® fitness event at Dance FX Studios. This sold-out event was led by Phoenix’s top 3 instructors, Frankie, Suzanne and Kisha and included a power-packed one-and-a-half hour workout to everyone’s favorite loved-themed tunes.

Official Zumba® fitness wear was also available for sale at the “Day of Love” event. From Zumba tank tops to cargo pants, everyone had the chance to be suited up in Zumba gear.

A special thanks to our sponsors, Yollipop Frozen Yogurt, who donated a $5 gift card for yummy frozen treats and Subway® who gave buy-one-get-one coupons for healthy sub sandwiches at their new location on Guadalupe and McClintock Rd.s.

Our next Zumba® special event? That is to be announced. In the meantime, look for details on our Zumba weight loss challenge. One lucky winner will earn a year’s worth of Zumba classes at Dance FX Studios!

For more fun photos on Dance FX Studios’ “Day of Love” event, click here.

In promotion of Valentine’s Day “dance and romance” private dance lesson package for two, Dance FX Studios visited the Channel 12 news station yesterday, February 13th, 2012. Dancers Adam Dekavallas (co-founder of Dance FX Studios) and Autumn Moore (Dance FX dance instructor) displayed basic Country Two Step and Bolero-style Nite Club Two Step to showcase how Dance FX Studios helps to make dancing FUN and EASY. Nicole Dekavallas (co-founder of Dance FX Studios), spoke with the host about the benefits of partner dancing including time together, gaining social confidence and adding romance to couple’s lives.

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for couples to explore an exciting new hobby like ballroom dancing lessons. There truly is nothing more romantic than holding your loved one in your arms and swinging and swaying to your favorite tunes.

Ballroom dancing lessons encompasses more than just the traditional outdated dances like Waltz and Foxtrot. These days, you can learn dances like the Swing, Country Two Step, Salsa and the sensual Argentine Tango with your special someone.

Make everyday Valentine’s Day with one-on-one ballroom dancing lessons. Dance FX Studios in Mesa Arizona will give you all of the tools needed to shine on any social dance floor. So get off the couch and step your way into a whole new world of fun, intimate time with your sweetheart any day of the year!

Last week was my first workout at Dance FX Studios and I could have not liked it more. The people, the instructor, the environment, among endless little details, made me feel welcome.

I have done zumba for a number of years and after that workout, I have to say, I was even more pleased with the soreness that I felt. Usually after a workout I never end with any type of soreness, which often lets me think that I did not receive an adequate amount of cardio. Nonetheless, my first zumba class at Dance FX Studios gave me nothing but pain. (A good pain).

I was anxious as to what I was about to encounter in a new studio, but the people were very friendly nice to talk to. The instructor, Suzanne, also came and introduced herself, which eased my nerves, from being the center of attention.

As we started the class, we began with some basic movements to start our bodies for the rigorous routine. We began by listening to Pittbull and some other rap music while exercising our arms, legs and upper bodies. The dancing just got more exciting from there!

Until this day (5 days later), I am sore! I look forward to this week’s zumba for more fun and adrenaline. Not surprisingly, I am addicted to zumba. It is an amazing way to dance and get your exercise on with simple, easy-to-follow dance steps that will keep your heart racing and your body happy.

“As long as you’re moving and having fun, that’s all that matters.”

Can you be truly committed to a healthy lifestyle with adequate exercise if you hate cardio? Well, “hate” might be a strong word, but I’ve never been the biggest fan of cardio exercise, especially if it came in the form of running. I never considered dancing a form of exercise, but when I first tried Zumba, I was completely shocked at how sore my body was the next day. My idea of a workout was having a good 30-minute cardio consisting of either running, biking or elliptical. Throw in some lap swimming or kick boxing for good measure. Compared to the cardio portion of Fitness Boot Camp, I can say that Zumba is certainly more fun and if you are really good at Zumba, you’d be amazing at dancing in a Latin club.

When people ask me, “What type of exercise do you do?” I always say Zumba. Often, I get a questionable/horrified stare, and I always clarify it. I say, “It’s not scary”. I tell them, this is Zumba, a fast-paced, aerobic, Latin-dance-inspired workout that’s said to be intense and fun at the same time. I think the most common cause for people putting a break to their exercise is boredom and lack of time. Zumba has the ability to solve both these problems by offering a complete body workout in just a single session, making exercise fun. The classes are quite exciting, minimized to 35 people per session, the music is lively and up-tempo therefore, time flies quickly.

Looking for a place to practice zumba? Dance FX Studios is known for its dance-fitness workout, and their private Latin dance lessons. Come join our team and see how Zumba can provide health benefits for you!

Choosing a song for your first dance as husband and wife is an important task that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Making sure you have the right song to show off your skills takes just as much planning and preparation as the ceremony itself! When looking through your music collection, here are a few tips and guidelines to follow.

1. Choose a song that has meaning to you both. Eventhough it’s known as the bride’s day, the groom should get a say too! After all, he is the leader on the dance floor ladies. We want our groom to be comfortable and confident so he can properly show off his new bride. The more the groom enjoys the music he is dancing to, the more inclined he will be to let loose and have fun!

2. Choose a song that shows off your personalities! The whole purpose of a wedding is to share your love of each other with everyone around you. When you bring forth what makes you shine and smile, your guests will feel your love and energy come out and a memorable moment is created!

3. Be mindful of the speed of your music. Choosing something that’s faster can work against you especially if you’ve had minimal dance experience or are on a short time schedule. We want you to look your absolute best when you are under the spotlight. Ask your instructor for their best recommendation if you are not sure. If you have the time in your schedule to take lessons and practice a few times a week, the possibilities are endless to make your dance look as special and exciting as you want!

4. And last but certainly not least, if having a memorable first dance is something that’s important to you, make the time to do it. Dance is a process that takes time and patience. Try not to wait until the week or even the month before the wedding to start taking lessons and putting your dance together. Give yourelves at least 4-6 months to get going and you’ll be happy you didn’t wait till the last minute because you will both be shining with confiedence!