Bust-A-Move: 10 Dance Classes to Get in Shape

Break it down to drop those pounds!

Cardio Is Queen - If you are carrying around some extra pounds, working out and losing weight is one way to combat the jiggle. Try interval training, walking on inclines and high intensity workouts like Zumba to burn fat fast.  (Photo: Christopher Futcher/Getty Images)

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Dancehall - Heading to the gym and hitting up the same treadmill can get very old, very fast. Dance classes offer an alternative way to get in shape and lose weight while having fun and learning a new art form. Check out these 10 dance styles that will have you focusing on choreography, not calories. Can you do the sekkle dung? The tun up? The hot bounce? Head to your nearest dancehall class (or check out Youtube) for a great cardio workout where you'll get caught up on all the latest Caribbean crazes.  (Photo: Christopher Futcher/Getty Images)

Ballet - As delicate as it may seem, ballet classes will help you to develop strength and flexibility through posture practice and barre exercises. Unless you're an advanced ballerina, the classes are likely to be slow paced and focused on posture, like yoga. (Photo: ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)

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Ballet - As delicate as it may seem, ballet classes will help you to develop strength and flexibility through posture practice and barre exercises. Unless you're an advanced ballerina, the classes are likely to be slow paced and focused on posture, like yoga. (Photo: ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)

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Zumba - Most gyms offer zumba classes, a fitness dance class that focuses on the Latin beat while incorporating reggaeton, salsa, soca, hip hop and other music styles into a vibrant workout. The hugely popular fitness program became a worldwide trend after celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Toni Braxton and Halle Berry adopted it.(Photo: Commercial Appeal /Landov)

Hip Hop - Whether you want to break it down at the club or simply want a high energy workout, hip hop dance classes are great for beginners, veterans and everyone in between. The intricate choreography might be intimidating at first, but the class instructors typically breakdown the moves to comprehensive steps. (Photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Hip Hop - Whether you want to break it down at the club or simply want a high energy workout, hip hop dance classes are great for beginners, veterans and everyone in between. The intricate choreography might be intimidating at first, but the class instructors typically breakdown the moves to comprehensive steps. (Photo: John Ricard / BET).

Belly Dancing - Tone those muscles and improve your coordination and strength with a belly dancing class. This low impact dance style is not that aerobic, but it's guaranteed to whip your thighs, hips and core into shape. You'll shimmy your way to a slimmer stomach by sculpting those hard-to-target, deep traverse abdominal muscles.(Photo: Robert Ridder/Getty Images)

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Belly Dancing - Tone those muscles and improve your coordination and strength with a belly dancing class. This low impact dance style is not that aerobic, but it's guaranteed to whip your thighs, hips and core into shape. You'll shimmy your way to a slimmer stomach by sculpting those hard-to-target, deep traverse abdominal muscles.(Photo: Robert Ridder/Getty Images)

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Pole Dancing - Forget the stereotypes often affiliated with pole dancing. This hot new fitness trend has evolved into an exercise form practiced by women across the nation. Pole dancing combines strength-based internal training and muscle contractions that will give your body a full workout. No stripping of the clothes is required, but get ready to drop some pounds and increase your confidence.(Photo : RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP/Getty Images)

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Pole Dancing - Forget the stereotypes often affiliated with pole dancing. This hot new fitness trend has evolved into an exercise form practiced by women across the nation. Pole dancing combines strength-based internal training and muscle contractions that will give your body a full workout. No stripping of the clothes is required, but get ready to drop some pounds and increase your confidence.(Photo : RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Bollywood - This Bhangra-based dance is composed of a mix of modern and traditional Indian folk dance with urban choreography and moves from Bollywood films. You'll get a complete cardiovascular workout that provides overall toning and body conditioning, as well as a boost to your stamina and balance. Expect to burn anywhere up to 500 calories per class.(Photo: Mark Hatfield/Getty Images)

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Bollywood - This Bhangra-based dance is composed of a mix of modern and traditional Indian folk dance with urban choreography and moves from Bollywood films. You'll get a complete cardiovascular workout that provides overall toning and body conditioning, as well as a boost to your stamina and balance. Expect to burn anywhere up to 500 calories per class.(Photo: Mark Hatfield/Getty Images)

Ballroom Dancing - Tired of the typical dinner-and-a-movie date? Bring your cutie with you to ballroom dancing and leave a lasting impression. While it will take you a little more time to lose weight doing the waltz, fast pace routines like rock-and-rock or swing will burn a considerable number of calories and fat. (Photo: Adam Larkey/AP Photo/ABC)

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Ballroom Dancing - Tired of the typical dinner-and-a-movie date? Bring your cutie with you to ballroom dancing and leave a lasting impression. While it will take you a little more time to lose weight doing the waltz, fast pace routines like rock-and-rock or swing will burn a considerable number of calories and fat. (Photo: Adam Larkey/AP Photo/ABC)

Samba - Keep your workouts fresh and lively with the samba dance. Your energy levels will improve drastically while doing this anaerobic and aerobic Brazilian dance. (Photo: Dieu Nalio Chery/AP Photo)

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Samba - Keep your workouts fresh and lively with the samba dance. Your energy levels will improve drastically while doing this anaerobic and aerobic Brazilian dance. (Photo: Dieu Nalio Chery/AP Photo)

African - From traditional forms to contemporary styles like Azonto, African dance is an extremely aerobic class that also doubles as a fun music, culture and history course. If you're attending an intermediate class or higher, make sure to bring water and a towel for this high energy workout. You'll feel muscles you didn't even realize existed. (Photo: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

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African - From traditional forms to contemporary styles like Azonto, African dance is an extremely aerobic class that also doubles as a fun music, culture and history course. If you're attending an intermediate class or higher, make sure to bring water and a towel for this high energy workout. You'll feel muscles you didn't even realize existed. (Photo: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)