“Now I look at them and feel so proud,” she said.
“It’s like they’ve been dancing all their lives.
“I always tell new students, it doesn’t matter if your wrong arm or leg is up, it’s all about moving; that’s what makes a difference to your health.”
Teaching all ages including seniors only classes, Tracie features all low impact classes that are fun but easy to follow.
“I try to customise classes to suit the participants; I play hits from the 50s and 60s for my seniors and they love it,” she said.
There is also be a ‘seated’ class for seniors who can’t stand up for long.
“Keeping the pressure off joints, seated exercise strengthens muscles and bones, improves flexibility and balance and greatly reduces the risk of falls,” she said.
The class, costing $6 along with the others, will be held on Tuesdays, 10-11am, in Panania Grace Christian Church.
Teaching nine other classes a week, Tracie said she was lucky to have her mum Sylvia teaching the general senior class every Friday, 9.30-10.30am, at Padstow Uniting Church Hall.
“At 77, mum is a testament to the benefits of exercise and how it keeps you young,” she said.
With classes on offer Monday to Friday, mostly at Padstow but at Morris Iemma Sports Centre in Riverwood on Wednesdays, Tracie has invited more to come along and enjoy the benefits.
Bookings, info: dancefitsydney.com.au or Tracie, 0419 999 650.
