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For those new to tap dancing, these are choreographic cues. For those who have ever tapped, these simple guidelines might be enough to get you dancing in the aisle of your local grocery store.

Among the many creative ways to stay fit in villages, dancing is often considered one of the most enjoyable because it is so fun that it doesn’t feel like exercise. And yet it is the case.

“I burn more calories in this class than in other classes. It’s a fun and easy way to get your steps in and burn calories. And it’s air conditioned,” said Mary Beth Boyce, of Fernandina Village, who is currently enrolled in Level 3 tap dancing.

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