The Recreation Center of VDNH provides the full scope of dance and fitness services, and does it absolutely free. The best instructors in yoga, aerobics and Hardfoxez are at your disposal. There are also many many dances offered: pair latina, acrobatic rock'n'roll, romantic tango, modern hustle, modern kizomba, boogie woogie, the Viennese waltz and forro.
The Recreation Center of VDNH has truly become a temple of physical culture – it offers so many interesting and useful things for the development flexibility and plasticity of our body.
Interval fitness workouts Hardfoxez
On Saturdays from 16:00 to 17:00
The interval fitness workouts Hardfoxez are tough and dynamic; they are focused on the work of all sets of muscles and are performed in the mode of short intervals. This method gives the pronounced fat burning and toning effect. You can join such workouts at any fitness level. There is no need in special conditions and complex equipment to take part in the exercises. A mat, sneakers and a bottle of water are all what you need to have.
People of different ages from teenagers to adults can take part in the same workout. Every participant works exclusively in his comfortable pace. A skilled instructor always works with the group.
The workouts last exactly 1 hour and are held outdoors under the open sky. In case of bad weather, the workouts are held within the walls of the Recreation Center of VDNH (provided that no events are held in the Recreation Center that time).
Acrobatic rock'n'roll
On Mondays from 19:00 to 20:00 and on Fridays from 12:00 to 14:00
Acrobatic rock'n'roll belongs to the sport form of dance, designed for competitions, originated from Lindy Hop. But, to contract to Lindy Hop, Rock'n'roll is a choreographable dance, combining dance movements to the rhythmic music with choreographic and acrobatic elements. It is danced in pairs or in groups.
Fitness aerobics
On Saturdays from 15:00 to 16:00 and on Sundays from 12:00 to 13:00
You can also familiarize yourself with the fitness trophy style on our dance floor under the guidance of two-time championship of Russia in step aerobics Anna Kozlova and teacher methodologist of the Federation of fitness aerobics of Russia Aleksei Vasilenko. This unique program is a dynamic workout, during which you will not only learn new movements, but also check yourself for endurance, strength and flexibility.
Boogie woogie
On Fridays from 13:00 to 14:00
The Boogie woogie dance appeared in Europe in the second half of the 1940s based on the Lindy Hop. It belongs to swing dances and performed to rock'n'roll and rockabilly. Boogie woogie is characterized by the dynamic pulsation.
Classical ballroom dances
On Wednesdays from18:30 to 23:00
Fans of the classics will be able to discover the secrets of the Viennese waltz and other ballroom dances.
Modern pair dances
Each of us, watching movies or video clips, thought that it would be great to be able to dance in pairs. Spectacular poses, impressive hand balances, beautiful music and eye-to-eye look – do you think that it is only available for professional dancers and actors? You are wrong! Any pair modern dance can be mastered at the basic level in just a few sessions! Furthermore, you can choose the dance, which is to your liking.
The real pair dances in contrast to the "cinematic" ones are "social", i.e. they are built on improvisation and they can be danced with any partner. You can attend classes both with your partner and alone. Thanks to our lessons, hundreds of people found their future dance partners, and many of them - their second halves.
Club Latina
On Thursdays from 19:00 to 23:00.
Do not be confused by the word "club" — the term means not a sad shifting from one foot to the other, but the entire complex of dances originated from countries of the Latin America. There are lively salsa, romantic bachata, sensual kizomba and many others. These dances are more than movements to music; this is the whole culture of music and relationships between man and woman in dance.
Forro
On Mondays from 20:00 to 21:00
Forro is a Brazilian folk and social pair dance. The partners in forro keep close to each other. The man holds the woman's right hand with his left hand as in waltz, his right arm is around her back. The woman's left arm is around the man's neck. In this style, the right leg is between the legs of the woman, following the African tradition of closed thighs. Other styles are performed a little apart or at a distance of decency, holding just with hands. The influence of salsa and other Caribbean dances gave forro the dynamics with various turns and rotations of partners, although it is not always possible on crowded dance floors.
Argentine tango by "champions"
On Saturdays from 20:00 to 21:00
This dance is more calm, incredibly musical, very cozy and delicate, and, sometimes, it is even passionate. The teachers are multiple winners of Russian and international championships in the Argentine tango, two-time bronze medalist of the European Championship Argentine Tango in 2015 Ivan Nabokin and two-time champion of Uzbekistan in the Argentine tango Sagdiana Khamzina.
Hustle
On Sundays from 19:00 to 20:00
It is the most youth, modern, spectacular and free dance that can be performed to any music – from Euro pop to Rock classics. These are exactly those "dirty dances" with spectacular poses, constant twirls of the female partner and breathtaking hand balances. All our teachers have extensive experience in working with people who have never danced!
Parties
Parties, where pairs can use learned movements in practice, improvising, are usually held after dance classes.
Forro parties are on Mondays from 21:00 to 23:00
Rock'n'roll parties are on Tuesdays from 20:00 to 23:00
Ballroom parties are on Wednesdays from 20:00 to 23:00
Tango parties are on Saturdays from 21:30 to 23:00
Hustle parties are on Sundays from 20:00 to 23:00