One, two – cha cha cha.

Exercise comes in many forms; running, going to the gym, playing soccer or moving apartments. However, some exercise is so damn good that the pleasure shadows the pain, and the 'work' hardly feels like labour. So what magical work out am I referring to? Dancing darling.

Danceology is a new studio located in Liberty Village, that offers a plethora of dance classes that you can take solo, with your mate, alongside a pro or by joining a group. Yes, most of us on Saturday night can be seen at 1AM going nuts-o in a crowded bar...but the dancing I refer to is much more sophisticated and doesn't involve beer being sloshed on your back or some twit nailing your big toe with her stiletto. It's sexy to remove yourself from the hustle and bustle of city life, whether that be debaucherous nights on the town or simply a squished-squashed subway car and opt for a smooth foxtrot or a spicy salsa.

While in Havana, a few years back, my boyfriend and I took a daring move and joined the locals at the hottest Cuban dance floor to attempt some kind of fast salsa. Forty seconds later we both returned to sitting on the sideline drinking Sangria. What happened? We bumped heads badly, and it was extra cause for concern as previously that day we had been snorkelling and both had water logged ear conditions. Anyhow, my point being is that had we known how to dance properly, we would not have ended up fighting and caressing our dancehall wounds.

Further, at a wedding you can count on us, for a slow song, to simply float in a monotonous circle - similar to a grade eight dance. Terribly boring and so friggin' conservative WASP it stings.

Schedules get filled fast with late nights at the office, after work drinks, must see movies and strings of birthday celebrations; it’s often difficult to find time with your loved one to gracefully hold each other – look into one another’s eyes and laugh at embarrassing footing. Thus I highly recommend taking a class as it's fun, good for your body and will most definitely rekindle some romance.

Although I think dancing with your mate is as good as a $150/week therapy session, I did also test out the group dancing…essentially a bunch of anonymous strangers swapping partners. As I interlaced fingers with tall men, short men, old men and oh-my-god-handsome men, I thought to myself – what a great place to meet a guy. Twirling, bending, looking into each others eyes, firm grasps, pulling in and out - it's hot. First things first, if he's in a dance school versus drinking beer and watching hockey at Shoeless Joe's - he already gets five points prior to any initial chat.

In the month of July, group dancing was offered in; Tango, Rumba, Salsa, Swing, Cha Cha and Waltz.

However, I'm not trying to say that Danceology is either for couples or singles wanting to look for dance partners - these two characteristics just popped into my head; perhaps because I find the whole practice to be so romantic.

For whatever reason you wish to take up dancing, this studio has a lot to offer, and you aren't committed to any crazy plans. The location is in the heart of Liberty Village and further to being close to where many of you live, there is free parking and light streaming through the floor to ceiling windows (often dance studios are dark and musty).

Take a class, and shake that ass!

More info:
www.danceology.org