Donna's Dance Studio

Donna’s Dance Studios offers the largest choice of adult dance classes in Cork. Our weekly schedule includes Ballet, Tap and Zumba. All levels are catered for – from Absolute Beginners to Advanced.

For beginners, classes are a fun way to get fit whilst gaining experience. For more experienced dancers, classes are more advanced and challenging. Our classes are taught by professional dancers and choreographers focusing on the needs of adult bodies of every age.

Zumba

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Duration: 60 mins

Zumba, the fastest growing fitness programme in the US fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, and to get hooked. Zumba Fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life. View the class schedule and rates. SEE ZUMBA VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e55eYvSlras

Ballet for the Bewildered

Duration: 60 minutes

What this class covers: It is never too late to start ballet – as long as you start from the beginning! Ballet for the Bewildered is an adult contemporary dance class that is perfect for brand new beginners or for ex-dancers who have not seen this particular ‘barre’ for a few years. This lyrical movement based class will teach the basic techniques of ballet while working on strength, toning and flexibility. It will cover basic barre work and centre work as well as musicality. But it will certainly not be all work and no play – each 6-week course of Ballet for the Bewildered will create a full piece of lyrical ballet choreography incorporating the grace, flexibility and strength gained throughout the course. This ballet class will suit every body and level – come out and fulfill your dreams of becoming a ballerina at long last!

Tap

Duration: 60 minutes

What this class covers: An introduction to Broadway style tap. Students will learn shuffles, flaps, buffalos, time steps, cramp rolls, ball changes, and short combinations of choreography.

Dress for adult tap: Long shorts or pants that are short enough to show the shoes. Tap shoes (flat or character shoes with taps) with tights or socks, T shirt. View the class schedule and rates.

Dress Code

• Leotards and leg warmers are not required here (but if you're feeling a little Flashdance, be our guest!)
• Stretchy yoga pants that allow you to move freely and a T-shirt or tank top generally work well in any of our adult dance classes.
  
• Hair should be tidy enough not to impede your movement and large jewellery is not recommended for safety reasons.
• As we have a specialised dance floor covering at the studio, we regret that outdoor shoes are not permitted.
• For Ballet we recommend ballet shoes or socks.
• For Tap proper shoes are a must and are available for purchase at the studio. Call us in advance if you wish to reserve your pair.
• For Zumba white sneakers or dance sneakers are best.