Dance
Equinox Exclusives
CARDIO DANCE
A non-stop Dance workout combining a variety of styles, rhythmic moves, and easy-to-follow combinations. Increase cardio endurance as you let the rhythm be your guide.
BALLET BY EQUINOX X ABT
Created in exclusive partnership with American Ballet Theatre, this class incorporates fundamentals of ballet with an exhilarating series of turns, jumps, combinations, and Thera-band sequences.
Cardio Dance: Zumba®
A Dance fitness program with Latin, international, and popular music. Learn easy-to-follow routines and improve cardiovascular fitness.
Studio Dance: Danceology
An advanced choreographed Dance class created by Broadway veteran dancer and fitness expert James Ervin. Improve your technique, challenge your inhibitions, and allow your spirit to soar.
Recovery Amenities
Recover as intentionally as you train. After your train, restore your body with the amenities that make Equinox more than a gym.
Steam Rooms for skin hydration
Saunas for muscle recovery
Hot + Cold Plunges for inflammation relief
IV Drip Therapy for hydration and energy
Explore Every Format
Frequently Asked Questions
Dance is a high-energy workout that challenges more than endurance alone. Each class combines cardio, coordination, balance, mobility, and muscular control, creating a training experience that feels athletic, immersive, and dynamic. Many dance formats raise the heart rate through continuous movement, repeated combinations, and sustained intervals that build cardiovascular endurance. At the same time, the benefits go beyond cardio. Dance can improve coordination, posture, balance, control, and neuromuscular health, making it a well-rounded option for anyone looking to elevate overall fitness. It is also a fun way to complement strength training and recovery work by helping the body move with greater efficiency, confidence, and range.
No. Some classes, such as Studio Dance, lean more choreographed, incorporating different dance styles (jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, etc.) that teach a sequence of movements that are built into a dance routine and repeated. Other classes, such as Cardio Dance, are a follow-along style, with the focus on having fun, staying active, and building confidence through movement.
Choose comfortable performance apparel that allows you to move freely in every direction. Breathable, flexible fabrics can help you stay cool and supported as intensity builds. Depending on the format, you may need sneakers that are designed to move multidirectionally (forward, backward, side-to-side, and pivot/rotate). Checking the class description in advance can help you arrive prepared. Most importantly, come ready to move without judgment. Dance is an opportunity to build endurance, improve flexibility, and tap into a style of training that feels expressive, challenging, and empowering.