instructor CERTIFICATION
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'if you can clap it, you can dance it'
-Louis van amstel, lablast® creator
what is lablast® fitnesS?
LaBlast® Fitness is a partner-free dance fitness workout created by world-renowned dancer and fitness expert Louis van Amstel (as seen on Dancing with the Stars). It’s accessible for all levels – from the absolute beginner to the experienced dancer. LaBlast® takes you through a diverse mix of famous ballroom dances set to your favorite music, everything from pop and rock to hip-hop and country. Experience the full array of dance styles from Jive to Foxtrot and Viennese Waltz to Lindy Hop. Whether you want to tone your body, maintain a healthy lifestyle, learn to dance, or just have a great time, LaBlast® offers something for everyone.
highlights of the lablast® fitness program
Perfect for all skill levels!
LaBlast® is multi-level and partner-free, enabling participants to learn at their own pace. ‘Every body’ can feel successful in LaBlast classes.
variety. the spice of life!
Music from all genres, artists and eras. Oldies, pop, country, 70’s disco, big band swing, rock’n’roll, electro house, etc.
Dance around the globe!
Salsa from Cuba, Paso Doble from Spain, Samba from Brazil, Quickstep from England, Merengue from the Dominican Republic, and more!
exercise your mind
Keeps the mind active, aka mentally fit, to help prevent degenerative diseases such as Alzheimers & Dementia.
based on patterns
In LaBlast®, we use interchangeable patterns, or “patternography”… not “choreography”. This makes it easy for instructors to teach.
Learn the true skill of dance
Movements relate to a specific style of dance: Rumba, Salsa, Tango, Waltz, Samba, Foxtrot, and more!
evoke your emotional self
It’s more than just the mind and body. In LaBlast®, we tap into your emotions and “feel” each dance, pattern, and movement.
Unique Movement philosophy
Move your whole body from the inside out. Sounds simple, but so many are in their head. Get out of your head and move your whole self.
additional lablast® formats
Dive into the future of water fitness – LaBlast® Splash! Low impact? Check. Cardio building, joint friendly and outrageously fun? Check x3. So what sets Splash apart from other water aerobic formats? Splash celebrates the beauty of ballroom fitness in the water! Learn the Disco, Jive, Viennese Waltz, Lindy Hop, and more through whole body movement both in and above the water. The easy-to-learn patterns and music selections from all genres and eras welcome any age and fitness level. Ready to break from traditional aquatic disciplines? Make a Splash!
Country Line Dancing has been a favorite of many for decades. Are you ready to take traditional line dancing out of the saddle and on to the ballroom floor, while blasting it to a whole new level of fun and fitness? Then LaBlast® Line Dance is for you! Easy-to-learn dances including Disco, Foxtrot, Samba, Paso Doble, and more get you moving to all four walls in no time at all. All dances are partner-free and can be done anywhere, making LaBlast® Line Dance the next social dance revolution. Put a smile on your face and join the fun!
Grab a seat and experience the latest in chair fitness. Inspired by “Dancing with the Stars,” this motivating ballroom fitness class blends dancing and gentle weight training with simple, easy-to-follow patterns designed specifically for the aging population. Like all LaBlast® formats, LaBlast® Chair Fitness can be adapted for all levels. Whether you prefer to dance standing up and using the chair for balance, or seated the whole time, you’ll surely have a blast!
Experience the newest LaBlast® Fitness format, Kids Fitness. A perfect balance of dance, ballroom fitness and FUN, designed for children ages 5 and up. This ‘workout in disguise’ will get children moving to dances like the Jive, Salsa, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Viennese Waltz, and many more set to their favorite music. No partner needed. A perfect addition to any school or physical education program that teaches the true skill of dance while sneaking in cardiovascular fitness and weight training.
Become a LaBlast® Fitness Instructor
Becoming a LaBlast® instructor will set you apart from the crowd by joining the only dance fitness program that perfectly blends ballroom dance and fitness physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Our one-day, nine (9) hour certification dives into the 10 dances taught in every LaBlast® class: Disco, Jive, Lindy Hop, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Foxtrot, Salsa, Merengue, Rumba and Viennese Waltz. You will learn 4 patterns per dance, which can be interchangeably used to teach a LaBlast® Fitness class, aka “patternography”. Experience the unique LaBlast® movement philosophy- moving your whole self physically, mentally, and emotionally – which will leave your students returning for more class after class.
LaBlast® Fitness, Splash, Line Dance and Chair Fitness are accredited by ACE, AFAA, NASM, and SCW. In addition, LaBlast® Splash is accredited by AEA.
What is the LaBlast Instructor Foundation (LIF)?
Upon completion of the certification, you will join our exclusive LaBlast® Instructor Foundation (LIF) subscription. The cost of the LIF subscription is $30/month. The LaBlast® Instructor Foundation Monthly Subscription (LIF) is a subscription to content released every month based on continuing the education gained in the LaBlast® certification. Staying up to date on LaBlast® philosophies through LIF monthly content curated by LaBlast® creator, Louis van Amstel, is a requirement to keeping your certification active.
What is included in the monthly LIF subscription?
The most successful LaBlast® classes are led by instructors who pride themselves on quality by sticking to the simple formula of interchangeable patterns. Continuous access to, and use of, your LIF subscription will ensure your classes rise to the top:
- NEW PATTERNS: Two (2) new monthly videos from Louis teach instructors new patterns not covered in the certification + one bonus monthly video by a featured Master Trainer. Build your arsenal of interchangeable patterns! LIF subscribers receive the full back catalog of previous months’ (and years’) videos. There are currently over 100 videos!
- NEW DANCES: New dance genres, not covered in the certification, are introduced by Louis through LIF.
- EXPERT EDUCATION: The videos are not just “choreography”. Louis provides expert education in each video that continuously helps you grow as a LaBlast® instructor. By studying the monthly videos, you’ll better understand how to deliver your class in a way that is accessible, yet challenging; easy to follow, yet still fun and fresh from class to class.
- TIME-SAVING PLAYLIST CREATION: LaBlast releases two full-length class playlists each month, complete with which dance to do to what song and constructed in a way that guarantees a proper interval workout. LIF subscribers receive the full back catalog of previous months’ (and years’) playlists. There are currently over 50 playlists, which you can use “as is” or use to identify songs that work well with your LaBlast® patterns
- MARKETING: “Plug-and-play” marketing (flyers, business card templates, etc) to assist you in promoting your classes and special events.
- $30/MONTH NO MATTER HOW MANY CERTIFICATIONS: You can be certified in all 3 LaBlast® formats and still only pay $30/month*. That means even more LIF videos and playlists at your disposal, for the same price. *Kids Fitness holds its own monthly subscription as a $15 add-on for current LIF members.
- SPECIAL ACCESS TO DEALS/DISCOUNTS: Gain access to outrageously great sales and partnerships only available to LIF members.
LaBlast® Fitness offers an on demand certification, which can be completed online at your own pace. We also offer one-day in person and virtual certifications in all 5 LaBlast® formats.
LaBlast® online
The LaBlast® Fitness Online program allows you to participate in weekly live-stream classes. LaBlast® creator, Louis Van Amstel, along with Master Trainers Jen Venezio, Lexi Bulich, Apy Figueroa, Dusty Solis, and Suzanne Gleave, teach 9 weekly classes that get you moving and grooving in the comfort of your own home. All you need is some space to move and a set of dumbbells for dances with weight training.
Two membership options are available: Basic at $14.95/month and Unlimited at $29.95/month. The Unlimited membership includes access to the live replay library, a monthly “Ballroom Technique Class” with Louis himself and a special Thursday class with more complex or “pushy” patterns. A one-week free trial is available to anyone looking to get started with LaBlast Online!
All LaBlast® Online classes are streamed on a platform called My Fit Pro and can be accessed here: https://myfitpro.com/lablast-fitness
A weekly password is provided to all LaBlast® Online members via email and on their private dashboard.
annual lablast® fitness convention
Join us to celebrate our 10th Anniversary LIFCON 2025… the only Fitness Convention for both Instructors and Retreaters (class participants). Held in Fort Myers, Florida at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa from July 16-20, 2025. The convention includes classes in all five formats taught by Louis Van Amstel and Master Trainers from all over the world, educational sessions, ballroom technique classes, a Saturday evening gala themed “Dress to Impress” and more! Spending time with the LaBlast family is sure to leave you feeling energized, connected and ready to get the most out of your LaBlast classes as an instructor or participant.
Louis Van Amstel on “Dancing with the Stars”
- DWTS Season 31: Cheryl Ladd July 21, 2024
- DWTS Season 21: Paula Deen July 21, 2024
- DWTS All-Star Season: Sabrina Bryan July 21, 2024
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