
Trinity doesn’t want people to let fear keep them from coming. Trinity teaching at the Donelson-Hermitage Y No judgment If you’re bringing those knees up, squatting low and giving your all-you can expect to be sweating after an hour of dance fitness. “Depending on how much intensity you’re putting into the workout, I’ve seen people burn anywhere between 4 calories in one class.” “I’ll have people tag me on social media or show me their smartwatch after class and say, ‘I burned, like, a thousand calories today,’” she says. Trinity has seen how effective the workout is for participants. The cardio also brings your body into a target heart rate zone that allows you to burn calories and fat. “There’s actually research that shows that people who continually get that endorphin high through the week are less stressed and happier.” “About half-way into the class, you’ll get an endorphin high from the workout,” Trinity says. Dance Blast at the Downtown Nashville Y Getting in your workoutĪs you move your way through a dance fitness class, your heart will start pumping. How does dance translate in the water? Learn more about Aqua Dance Blast. So, I encourage everybody to try different classes to find what you like.” “Every instructor brings their own stylistics. “I’ll do rap, dance hall, cumbia, reggaetón, R&B, pop… I have a wide selection of music,” Trinity says. Instructors also bring a piece of their own culture to classes. But there are also people like me who walk into the room as a participant, something sparks inside of them, and they starting teaching dance.” “You have who were in drill team, dance team or cheerleading. “Every instructor has something really unique to provide because they come from all walks of life,” she says. “It’s really for anybody, any age, to come out and get a good workout while having fun.” Finding the right classīefore Trinity began teaching at the Y, she attended Dance Blast classes as a participant and loved the variety. Trinity uses this example to show the versatility of her class and its participants. If there’s a misstep in the routine, Ari is always the one to get the group back on track. You may even see Trinity’s mini-me, her 11-year-old daughter Ari, joining her on the stage. She often brings participants to the front of the class to demonstrate the routines of their favorite songs. This is my place to hang out, go dancing and be with friends-and not have to get all dressed up to have a good time.” An Aqua Dance Blast class at the Franklin Family Y “There’s a song I do in class called ‘My Type of Party,’” she says. Trinity has been teaching at the Y for just over a year, and she’s found a close community of friends through dance fitness. But, you will find a common thread-each class has a group of loyal followers who show up week after week. And, who doesn’t love to dance?” Finding communityĭance instructors bring their own flair and style to the Y, which is why every class will feel like a different experience. “For that one hour you can drop your kids off at Y-Play, hang with your friends, socialize and have fun. “It doesn’t feel like a workout,” says Dance Blast instructor Trinity Thomas. Our most popular formats are Dance Blast and Zumba, but we also offer Aqua Dance Blast, Dance/Sculpt Fusion, Dance Blast Gold (lower impact), Ballroom Dance and Line Dancing. If you want to burn stress and boost endorphins, try a dance fitness class at the YMCA.
