The popular genre of Soca is a combination of calypso and Caribbean soul music. The strong horns, drums, and steel pan generate the feeling of being at the famous West Indies carnival celebrations, and you just can’t help but move your body to the rhythm. These up-tempo beats & rhythms from the Caribbean islands have been synchronized with various exercise moves to form a new fresh way to stay fit – a Soca dance workout. Socacize was founded in 2011 (in Canada) by Ayanna Lee-Rivears, a Trinidadian dancer & instructor. The dance class and studio are available in various locations in Can ..read more

When you walk into our Socacize Fitness Soca dance class, the first thing you’ll get handed is a colorful rug, or to put it simply, a handkerchief. The handkerchief is not a cute way to add your favorite colors to your aerobic workout outfit. It serves two major purposes. First, calls to wave rags are an integral part of our Soca dance exercise classes and every power Soca song you hear. Second, while you jump wine & wave, you will be happy to have a piece of cloth handy to wipe the sweat that’ll be running off your body by the time the Soca dance party ends. That’s the primary reason Soca ..read more

There is something unique about grooving to the sound of Soca music that takes all your cares away. Maybe it’s the fast, upbeat rhythm of this music genre or the heart-pumping Caribbean dance workouts that gets you off the couch. Perhaps it’s the challenge of mastering the fast-paced, more complicated Caribbean dance steps that brings so much joy. Regardless of your reasons to join Socacize fitness classes, one thing is for sure; the emotional, physical, and mental benefits of a Socacize class are endless. Whether you’re 70 years young or 17 years old, engaging in Socacize changes you. Wave, j ..read more

There is something about those sweet Soca vibes that has you moving without even trying. The allure evokes an unconscious wiggle of your hips, and next thing you know you’re sweating on the and the dance party has begun and the dance floor is where ever you are. Now, imagine, all of those island vibes meshed with a fitness class that will help you achieve your fitness goals. We’ve got good news, Soca cardio workouts are exactly what you need to stay motivated and leave your worries behind and enjoy. The siren’s call of Soca music creates an environment that is truly good vibes only, whether yo ..read more