The Sunday News
Bruce Ndlovu
One of Bulawayo’s most recognized urban dance crews, Anti-virus, has pioneered an innovative fitness programme which is largely based on the gravity defying dance moves that have endeared the group to hip-hop lovers over the years.
The Dance and Fitness programme seems to have been a masterstroke thus far, with scores flocking to get a taste of the moves that the group has promised will lead to the loss of unwanted weight. The group has been holding the sessions at Open Eye Studios in Bradfield.
As more and more people flock to the gym in a bid to lose calories, the renowned dance crew thought it could teach people to do so in the only way they know how – through dance.
“A lot people seem to be heading to the gym nowadays so we thought we could come up with an innovative new way that encourages them to lose weight while they have fun. It’s a win-win situation because not only do they keep fit but they also learn some dance moves from the best,” said group member Prince Dube.
While skeptics might question whether dance was indeed an effective way of keeping fit, the Anti-Virus crew member said their method was supported by science.
“When you’re dancing every muscle in your body is active so it’s as effective as any workout and in most cases you’re so caught up in the moment you don’t realise that you’re effectively doing as much as work someone in a normal gym. We came up with dance routines that are tailored just for weight loss. There’s no heavy lifting, just dance,” said Dube.
Dube added that although hip-hop dance was their stock in trade, they would mix things up and include Afro-pop and contemporary dance.
