Old Colorado City is renowned as the quaint and charming district of Colorado Springs. Sure, the area is cute, even proper. But it turns out the very heart of Old Town is one sexy momma thanks to a dance and fitness center, Springs Salsa & Dance Fitness.

Springs Salsa & Dance Fitness isn't your average gym or dance studio. Instead, this studio is a fusion--a spicy, hot, sultry, energetic fusion. The studio offers aerobic dance classes for adults (defined here as 14 yrs. and up). While some classes focus on the technical, such as the partner salsa workshops, many of the classes are a furious blend of style and fitness. Try, for example, Yoga Booty Ballet Funk. Just as the name suggests, the class highlights yoga sequences with ballet grace and funky grooves that get your booty shakin'. In fact, one can shake off 600 calories in a session! But how would a person ever guess s/he was burning that many calories while having so much fun?!

And that is the point, says teacher and co-founder, Dorrie Wexler. Springs Salsa & Dance Fitness prides itself on being fun and inviting—it just so happens that health and fitness are a part of the total package here. Wexler jokes, "It's the best place in the Springs to get your Latina injection!"

Yet, many here at the dance center will attest that the classes are more than calorie-burning grooves. Students say the classes also boost confidence, foster happiness and create community. If you've just moved to the area, this is a great place to meet people. So, no matter what you're getting from Springs Salsa, it seems you'll be walking out of there with a sultry swagger to your step.

Springs Salsa and Dance Fitness offers salsa, Yoga Booty Ballet, Zumba, Masala Bhangra, hip hop & break dancing, yoga, belly dancing, burlesque, Combat Cardio Jam and even pole dancing classes.

Springs Salsa & Dance Fitness
[where: 2506 W. Colorado Ave., unit C, Colorado Springs, CO 80904]
719. 520. 1201