Synergy Dance Fitness
17 classes in the next two weeks with 8 facilitators.
17 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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Schedule, events and newsSynergy Dance Fitness in your Sunday digest
Coming up
Tomorrow
Tuesday 3 November
The feel
Compared with the rest of Santa Cruz, Synergy Dance Fitness leans toward Air 19×, Sacral 18× and Mobility and stretch 10×.
How Synergy Dance Fitness feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of Santa CruzWho leads here
Jill Steel10 classes in two weeksTricia Aminifard8 classes in two weeksJackie Stiphout4 classes in two weeksLaura Ferson4 classes in two weeksCambell Walker2 classes in two weeksJim Scott-Behrends2 classes in two weeks
All 8 facilitatorsPrices and booking
Each class links straight to Synergy Dance Fitness’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Synergy Dance Fitness
Synergy Dance Fitness sits in Rio Del Mar, just outside the center of Santa Cruz, on Soquel Drive in Aptos. The studio is built around movement that blends dance, strength and mobility, so a visit can mean a ballet barre one day and a Pilates-based core session the next. Most of its classes are held in the morning, which suits anyone who likes to practice before the day begins.
It suits you if
- you like to dance and move to music
- you want strength work with a dance feel
- you prefer morning practice before work
At a glance
17classes this week
8facilitators
Read more about Synergy Dance FitnessWhat the studio teaches, How the week runs
What the studio teaches
Dance runs through much of the studio's timetable. Ballet appears at several levels, from Beginning Ballet I and Level II Beginning Ballet to Intermediate Ballet, which runs for 90 minutes. Alongside these are Latin Dance Fusion, Cardio Dance, Contemporary and Golden Burlesque, so there is room for different kinds of movement and different moods.
Strength and body-focused classes make up the rest of the picture. Functional Strength Training, Core Sculpt and Stretch, and Total-Body Pilates Mash-up work on the core, the hips and the joints, and there are gentler options such as Restorative yin and mobility and stretch sessions for those who want something slower.
How the week runs
Most classes take place in the morning, with a steady share at midday and in the evening, and only a small number before 9am. Weekend classes are few. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are the busiest days, and the classes that start at 9am, noon, 10:15am and 5:30pm draw the most people.
Because the studio works with about ten facilitators, the classes change hands often, and several facilitators lead a regular set of sessions across the week. Newcomers can start with a beginning ballet or a stretch-based class and move up as they feel ready.
Synergy Dance Fitness: questions and answers
How long are the classes at Synergy Dance Fitness?
Most classes at Synergy Dance Fitness are about an hour long, with a few longer sessions such as the 90-minute Intermediate Ballet. Classes run from early morning, with the earliest starts around 8am, into the evening, with the latest starts around 7pm.
Is Synergy Dance Fitness good for beginners?
Yes. The studio offers classes listed as first class ever and beginning levels, including Beginning Ballet I and Level II Beginning Ballet, alongside more experienced options such as Intermediate Ballet and Cardio Dance.
When do most people practice at Synergy Dance Fitness?
Most classes are in the morning, and about a fifth fall at midday and about a fifth in the evening. Busier days tend to be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and common start times include 9am, noon, 10:15am and 5:30pm.
What kinds of classes does Synergy Dance Fitness offer?
The studio's classes lean toward dance, strength and mobility. Examples include Latin Dance Fusion, Golden Burlesque and Contemporary, along with Functional Strength Training, Total-Body Pilates Mash-up, Core Sculpt and Stretch, and outdoor Tai Chi/Qigong.
Who leads the classes at Synergy Dance Fitness?
The classes are led by about ten facilitators. Jill Steel, Tricia Aminifard, Mindy Pedlar and Cambell Walker lead a good share of the classes, and Jackie Stiphout, Laura Ferson and Tami Prestigiacomo are also regular names on the schedule.