DANCEFIX helps people get physically and mentally healthy
No matter your dance or fitness skills, everyone is welcome at DANCEFIX classes—yes, even if you’ve never danced before.
DANCEFIX owner Heather Britt opened the studio after working for dance companies nationwide. Now, she uses her love for dance to allow others to better themselves physically, mentally and emotionally.
“I love the creativity and expression with dance and being able basically to express myself fully,” Britt says.
The most popular offering, Britt says, is the DANCEFIX Dance Workout, hosted daily at the studio’s Blue Ash location (9514 Kenwood Road) and three times a week at the Cincinnati Ballet (1801 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati). DANCEFIX combines high-energy, diverse choreography from different dance styles, like hip-hop, jazz and lyrical, allowing participants to experience new and fun dances.
“You come to the class; there are 10 songs in the class that are choreographed—all different styles. Every two weeks, we’ll take one of those songs out and you get a new piece of choreography,” Britt says. “The other nine songs are staying the same, so our regulars know these nine songs. They’re kind of making them their own and then they’re learning something new every other week.”
There is no reason to worry if you’ve never taken a dance course because everyone at DANCEFIX is very welcoming, Britt says.
“You kind of got to just jump in and flail around for a little bit, let your muscle memory take over, not take it too seriously, and it ends up sticking,” Britt says.
Other dance courses include adult ballet and Nigerian West African dance. According to DANCEFIX’s website, its mission is to “create health, happiness and connection to self and community through dance.”
Aside from the physical benefits of dance—core strength, muscle strength and cardio—dance allows people to release emotions and improve their mental and emotional status.
“The main reason, I think, that people come back to our classes is because of the mental aspect—just that you’re releasing those endorphins and expressing yourself and kind of working through whatever you came into the room with that day,” Britt says.
Participants also gain friendships and a community full of people who love to dance.
“Having a community that is there to support you no matter what happens. You know that you’re coming in and dancing next to someone you, maybe, would have never met otherwise except for in the class,” she says.
If you’re interested in taking a class and wondering how to prepare, Britt says, “Come as you are.” The instructors will help you warm up and guide you through the class, so there is nothing you have to worry about.
“Show up as you are, ready to go, and we’ll take it from there,” Britt says.