{"id":88644,"date":"2020-03-20T15:42:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T20:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.medill.northwestern.edu\/chicago\/?p=88644"},"modified":"2020-03-20T15:43:33","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T20:43:33","slug":"dance-fitness-studios-across-chicago-aim-to-empower-with-rhythm-and-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.medill.northwestern.edu\/chicago\/dance-fitness-studios-across-chicago-aim-to-empower-with-rhythm-and-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Dance fitness studios across Chicago aim to empower with rhythm and exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Michaela Schirra<\/b>
\nMedill Reports<\/i><\/p>\n

Dance means different things to different people.<\/p>\n

For some, it\u2019s pure expression and, for others, it\u2019s simply a way to stay active. Now that dance has become a popular mode of exercise, studios across the Chicago area\u00a0<\/span>encourage participants to leave class feeling proud of themselves.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want them to feel accomplished,\u201d Ashley Rockwood, owner of Free Mvmt Shop, said. \u201cI want them to feel like they can do anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

While all studios want their patrons to leave feeling happy and energized, each instructor hopes to make an impact on their students\u2019 lives. Here is a sampling of the studios that\u00a0 <\/span>inspire students daily.<\/p>\n


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