What these classes are, and aren’t

How should I take these classes?

As they are intended: for fitness and enjoyment. Come to move, sweat, get stronger and have a good time. Work at your own level, follow the class, and leave feeling better than you arrived.

They are not a substitute for qualified physiotherapy, medical treatment or clinical rehabilitation. If you need that kind of care, get it from the right professional. Then come here to keep moving.

Can I come if I have an injury, stiffness or a health condition?

Often yes. The same class can usually be modified rather than turning you away. Reduced balance, stiffness, lower fitness, osteoarthritis, previous injuries, reduced mobility or time away from exercise can all be worked with at your own level.

What we cannot do is treat a condition. If in doubt, see your qualified medical professional first.

Do I need to be a dancer, or already fit?

No. You don’t need to be a dancer, an athlete or particularly fit to get started. Work at your own level, challenge yourself when you’re ready, and build from there. Classes are 16+ open adult sessions. They are not suitable for under 16s, because weights, rebounders and gym balls can cause injury if used incorrectly.

What does “resist” actually mean?

Resistance is not just a gym. Resist Kinetics uses small handheld weights (bring your own) and calisthenics to improve everyday strength and mobility. Warm up without the weights, standing combinations, floor work with weights, then a warm down. Work at your own load.

What is Core Kinetics?

Core Kinetics is an extended 1-hour version of the floor section from Dance Kinetics. Pilates-inspired stretching mixed with a calisthenics workout, done mostly on the floor, focused on core strength, coordination and balance. Inspired by pilates, not a pilates class. Resistance bands are welcome in sections if you want an even harder workout. Stretching and warm down are on the barres.

What is Jump Kinetics?

Jump Kinetics is a high-energy workout on a mini rebounder (tramp): jumping, cardio and movement with pumping music and fun jump combinations. It is a beginners / intermediate class. Work at your own level and pace. We’re not trying to jump through the ceiling. Rebounders are provided. Initially there are 10 spots and 3 classes a week, so bookings are essential.

What is Millennial Mixtape?

Millennial Mixtape is a casual 1-hour open adults jazz class, Thursday 7pm. Each week we learn a high-energy jazz dance to a track from the 80s through the 2010s, as much as we can get through. It is a fitness class first: we use jazz to get you moving and sweating, not to polish technique or prep for a performance like a traditional dance studio. Aimed at millennials, but absolutely open to anyone who wants in on the playlist. Miss a week and you have not missed a series. Next week is a new song and a new dance. Dance experience helps, and turns, kicks and leaps are beneficial, but not required. Intermediate to advanced. Jazz shoes or trainers. Same pricing as Dance Kinetics: $15 casual, or $100 for 10.

Who is Kinetics 360 for?

Anyone 16 and over who wants to move better, feel stronger and keep moving. That might mean getting fit, staying active, trying something new, maintaining movement as life changes, or finding a pathway back into exercise after time away. It is still exercise and movement, not rehab.