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Dance & Fitness
Try a FREE Dance & Fitness class!
Try a FREE Dance or Fitness class on us (good for only virtual live-stream classes) and see if it's the right match for you or your child! We have a wide variety of classes including Jazz, Ballet, World Dance and more all from the safety of your home via Zoom. Simply fill out the FREE Dance or Fitness coupon, email it back, and we will send you a Zoom link to join our livestream class. Try a free class today and express your inner diva! Limited to ONE free visit per movement idiom.
For more information, contact:
- Mae at chesney@cityofsanmateo.org
- Kristy at ksnow@cityofsanmateo.org
Where are dance and fitness classes taught? Where do I get my Zoom links? What is the makeup/cancellation policy?
View Frequently Asked Questions for the Dance & Fitness Program!
Youth Dance
Through the study of dance, children discover new aspects of their bodies, minds and imagination. Dance has many benefits and through dance, your child will:
- Boost self-esteem.
- Find creative avenues for self expression.
- Learn discipline through learning dance steps and choreography.
- Improve gross motor skills, body awareness and technique, spatial relations and balance.
- Nurture creativity.
- Performance opportunities to share newly learned skills.
- Increase socialization and make new friends.
Our Youth Dance Program was established over 40 years ago and we have more than 2 dozen instructors at 5 different locations. Every quarter, almost 500 children participate in our dance classes.
We offer great classes in a fun environment with expert instruction for an affordable price. Read more about our dance programs.
WHAT TO WEAR in your Creative, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, or Hip Hop youth class.
Adult Dance
The Adult Dance Program offers a wide variety of classes for all skill levels in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Our classes are taught by professional and experienced staff. We encourage you to try any number of our offerings.
Dance has many benefits and through dance, you will:
- Develop strength, flexibility and poise.
- Meet new people and make friends.
- Find creative avenues for self expression.
- Nurture creativity.
- Build self esteem through performance opportunities, such as the Holiday Festival of Dance and the Spring Performance at San Mateo on the Move, or by joining one our performing troupes, Prime or Seniors In Show Biz.
We have more than a dozen types of dance styles to choose from in our program. It’s a fun, affordable way for you to nurture your creative side, while getting exercise. Read more about our dance programs.
Adult Fitness
Join our Fitness Program for an invigorating workout in a safe, non-competitive environment where highly skilled instructors bring their expertise and passion to each class.
You can design your own fitness program by combining the cardiovascular benefits of aerobics with strengthening, stretching and toning. And you can combine your aerobics or strength training with one of our movement awareness classes like Yoga or Tai Chi.
With guidance from our expert instructors, you can:
- Decrease blood pressure and blood fats
- Strengthen muscles
- Increase flexibility
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Improve sleep
- Manage your weight
We have dozens of classes so you’re sure to find one that works for you. Our fitness program includes:
- Cardio classes
- Strength training/Body sculpting
- Specialty Fitness
- Movement Awareness
- Outdoor Fitness