Shape Up NYC brings LaBlast — a fun, ballroom-inspired dance-fitness workout — to the Coney Island Boardwalk for free, pairing energetic cardio with sea breeze and ocean views. The class is beginner-friendly and partner-free, with a certified instructor leading you through dance styles from cha-cha to jive. Show up in sneakers, dance off a sweat by the beach, and stick around for the boardwalk and the sand.
What to expect
Expect an instructor-led LaBlast session on the boardwalk, mixing ballroom-derived moves into accessible dance cardio for all levels. No partner or experience needed. Wear sneakers and workout clothes, and bring water and sun protection.
Good to know
- Take the D/F/N/Q to Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue
- Free and all levels — part of NYC Parks' Shape Up NYC
- Wear sneakers and comfortable workout clothes
- Bring water and sun protection for the open boardwalk
- No registration needed — just drop in
- Combine with a Coney Island beach and boardwalk day
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Common questions
What is LaBlast?
A dance-fitness workout that blends ballroom dance styles into all-levels cardio — no partner required.
Is it free?
Yes — it's a free Shape Up NYC class from NYC Parks.
Where is it held?
On the Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk, Brooklyn.
