The classes are structured around a set of moves that are either high energy or low-energy—depending on the instructor’s mood or the level of intensity needed by the class. The moves are danced to popular music, which can range from fast-tempo salsa to slow samba.

The high-energy sets include some of the more popular dances such as salsa and merengue. These sets tend to be more physically demanding than other classes because they require participants to move their bodies in time with the music. The low-energy classes include bachata and reggaeton, which focus more on the body’s core than its muscles.