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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!
exercises 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 you moving to dances like the Jive, Salsa, Quikstep, Paso Doble, Viennese Waltz, and many more set to your favorite music. No partner needed. This is your chance to be a kid again and dance like no one’s watching.
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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