dancercise

Aerobics with choreography

Dancercise is exercise in the form of dancing, typically as a structured fitness class combining aerobic movement with choreographed routines.

The word blends dance and exercise: I signed up for a dancercise class at the gym.

Also spelled dance-ercise.

fitness

cardio

Pulse-elevating exercise regimen

sweat · endurance · toning · flexibility · strength · training · health · shape · metabolism · low-impact

choreography

routine

Regular sequence of actions

  • stepsSequential actions in process
  • sequenceOrdered succession of elements
  • movesChanges in position

combination · formation · synchronization · flow · expression · movement · jazz · hip-hop · salsa · freestyle

social

class

Grouping by shared traits

studio · gym · community · session · circle · partner · teamwork · encouragement · beginner · intermediate

rhythm

beat

Rhythmic pulse or strike

  • tempoRate of musical performance
  • musicOrganized auditory art
  • pulseArterial blood throb

groove · timing · syncopation · meter · pace · count · downbeat · upbeat · bassline · percussion

energy

vitality

Capacity for spirited existence

motivation · fun · exhilaration · sweat · pep · dynamism · adrenaline · spirit · boost · uplift

Opposites
exercise type

dancerciseweightlifting

Sport of hoisting barbells

powerlifting · strength training · resistance training · bodybuilding · weight training

movement quality

dancercisestillness

Complete lack of motion

sedentariness · inactivity · static stretching · sitting still · planking

activity level

dancercisesedentary lifestyle

Habitual physical inactivity

inactivity · sitting · lounging · bed rest · desk work

Family

dance, exercise, dancer, dancing, exercises, exercised, danced, exercising, aerobics

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G