DANCE YOURSELF FIT

MUSICAL THEATRE – DANCE FITNESS CLASSES

ESCAPE REALITY

Get fit dancing to show tunes

Dance yourself fit with this unique dance fitness experience that will transport you into the heart of your favourite musicals.

At ChiChi Fit, you don’t just exercise, you perform. Think Zumba meets Broadway!

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

Join live classes
Work out at home with The Stage Is Yours
Train to become a ChiChi Fit instructor

No dance experience needed. Just bring your energy and your inner star.

Group dance fitness class. Musical theatre fitness

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BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

GET FIT AT HOME

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Get Fit At Home

Join The Stage Is Yours, our at-home musical theatre fitness studio. It is packed with Broadway style dance workouts, show-stopping routines and fresh monthly themes inspired by the musicals you love.

Press play and step into the spotlight from your own front room.

THE STAGE IS YOURS

about our Live classes

There’s a dance fitness class for everyone age 6-106!

ChiChi FIT – our signature class.
ChiChi KIDS – for our young fans.
ChiChi ENCORE – lower impact.
ChiChi CHAIR – seated fitness.

TRAIN TO TEACH ANY, OR ALL!

SEE US DANCING

Group Dance Fitness Class - Musical Theatre Style

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BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

GET FIT AT HOME

FIND MY NEAREST CLASS

Love Musicals? Teach Them!

Teach our Broadway-inspired dance fitness classes, inspire others, and earn doing something you love.

Flexible on-demand training
Train from home, in your own time
No dance experience needed — just passion and personality

Become a ChiChi Fit Instructor

Our motto…

“to sparkle, shine, smile, sweat and feel fabulous!”

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instructor TODAY!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I can't dance. Is that okay?

Trying a new fitness class can feel daunting but rest assured that in ChiChi Fit, there’s no need to worry!

In ChiChi FIT you don’t need any prior dance experience. It is suitable for all dance and fitness abilities. Unlike a traditional dance class where you learn specific steps or choreography, dance fitness is all about getting a sweat on and having fun while moving your body. You’ll get swept up in the music and feel like you’re part of a spectacular show!

Aerobic dancing is up there with the top forms of exercise for weight loss and bettering your overall health. It’s a cardio workout, like jogging, only heaps more fun! Are you ready for a Broadway Boogie?

Will I Get a full-body workout?

Absolutely! ChiChi Fit offers a truly distinctive fitness experience that engages both your body and mind. Dancing is a whole-body workout that’s actually fun. It’s good for your heart, it makes you stronger, and it can help with balance and coordination. An hour of dance fitness burns between 300 and 700 calories, about the same as jogging.

Dance doesn’t just focus on the main five fitness areas – cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, body composition, and muscular strength. It also boosts your balance, agility, coordination, power, reactivity, and speed.

Musical Theatre dance fitness is the perfect combination of fitness and entertainment, making your workout feel like showbiz rather than a chore. Get ready to embrace the fun, embrace the sweat, and embrace a fitness journey like no other!

For a more gentle, low impact workout, there’s ChiChi ENCORE and if you prefer to be seated as you workout, there’s ChiChi CHAIR

how do i know if it's for me?

We highly recommend trying an ON-DEMAND class to get a taste of the ChiChi Fit experience. With ChiChi Fit On-Demand, you get unlimited access to a huge variety of classes – ‘shows’. Viewers can pause, play, fast-forward, rewind, and re-watch the show On-Demand as much as they would like.

what do i need to bring?

A bottle of water and your sparkle! Wear comfortable fitness clothes and trainers. Why not treat yourself to fitness wear from ChiChi’s incredible range: CHICHI LEISURE WEAR

Reviews

The Reviews Are In

ChiChi Fit - Musical Theatre Fitness

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Idazzle F.

1 month ago

Today I qualified as a chi fit instructor! I am so happy and thankful to this amazing training programme, It has been such fun Training! You are provided with all the information you need to get started and set up your first class! From the latest sound systems and booking platforms to the most amazing dance routines ever! There are dances to suit every ability! When I qualified today and logged onto chi chi fits box office and saw all the dances I could learn and teach to my classes - I cried tears of happiness! This fitness class is just what I was looking for! Don’t wait! Start your training today!

Suzanne J.

1 month ago

Superclear and professional program. I took the Stage is Yours first and later the Instructor Training. The workouts are amazing, they make you feel so happy and fit! The Instructor training is very well built up, everything is thought of. I love the female empowerent in the choreos. Can't wait to make ChiChi Fit a succes in Noordwijk, The Netherlands!

Kristy

1 month ago

Amazing course and Danella is truly fabulous! There's so much support through the training journey, it's easy to follow and you have everything you need to succeed. The assessment was great and Danella made me feel very relaxed :) I am so excited to be apart of the Chichi fit team, thank you!

Amy H.

2 months ago

I have really enjoyed the overall training aspect. I completed my training quicker than I thought as the whole 'Chi chi' experience took me into my dreams of stage, glamour and showbiz, I had the routines buzzing through me everyday and it brought out my passion I once felt for it. Danella and her team are super supportive and so encouraging, they are always here to help with any technology issues. I can't wait to get started. 😀

louise C.

3 months ago

Yay! Today I'm an Instructor 😍 Such a welcoming, supportive and professional set up. The training is thorough without being overwhelming, and Danella's personality and enthusiasm shines through. Very happy to start my journey, sharing ChiChi Fit - Musical Theatre Fitness love in West London

kelly K.

5 months ago

Absolutely fabulous

Maria M.

5 months ago

The Chi Chi Fit Training covered everything I needed to know to set up a class. Danella went above and beyond and was incredibly encouraging during the one to one call. Very excited to be a qualified Chi Chi instructor!

Evelyn M.

5 months ago

I recently completed my ChiChi Fit instructor training and honestly could not recommend it enough. The training and support throughout the whole process were absolutely excellent. Danella is an exceptional person and trainer. She is incredibly encouraging, kind, patient, and supportive, and she creates such a welcoming and positive environment for everyone. From the very beginning, she made me feel comfortable and confident, always taking the time to offer guidance and encouragement whenever needed. The training was well organised, enjoyable, and easy to follow, with a fantastic balance of professionalism and fun. I already feel part of something positive and uplifting. I’m so grateful for the experience and excited to begin this new journey as part of the ChiChi Fit cast. Thank you again for all the support and encouragement!

Fenton Setch S.

6 months ago

I completed my instructor training with well thought out videos and instructions on the ChiChi Fit portal. I have plenty of dance experience but there are always those little doubts “can I do this” but Danella’s friendly and enthusiastic nature gave me huge confidence to give this a go. The ChiChi Fit portal where you have access to all your favourite show songs and routines enabling you to practice and perfect over and over! I am now full of ideas and enthusiasm to start my first class and am so excited to get started and bring happiness through fitness to my local area. Join the team it’s amazing!

Peter P.

7 months ago

Had a blast and felt great after my first session….more fun and workout than I’d anticipated…love this.🧡🌈

Tania F.

2 years ago

Of course it's a FIVE STAR to this this energising and uplifting programme. I had a great day training with the lovely, passionate and wonderfully sparkly Danella. I really wanted to do this course, but wasn't looking forward to (what I thought would be) sitting in front of my laptop all day Sunday! I couldn't have been more wrong. After introductions we were straight in their with a fabulous masterclass lead by Danella, what a way to start your day, I was definitely woken with a great big sprinkle of sparkle. A great big glittery thankyou to you Danella and all at Chi Chi Fit HQ for a great training day, and especially for helping with my technical issues which for me is my biggest hurdle. I'd also like to thank Juliette Jackson (a lovely Chi Chi Fit instructor) for introducing me to this great programme and for passing me on for training, you knew it would be right up my street. I'm so looking forward to getting up and running with my classes. Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou. Life is enhance when you add a shoulder shimmy and a springling of glitter

Julie B.

2 years ago

Chichi Fit is the only exercise I have consistently stuck to and that's because it's so enjoyable and does not feel like a chore. It also puts you in the best mood - a win win!

Vicky W.

2 years ago

I adore going to Chi Chi fit! Its a great workout and I leave on such a high! Daniella is so enthusiastic you can't help but enjoy yourself dancing to some fabulous show tunes! Can't recommend enough!

Tracy T.

2 years ago

Had so much fun in Danielle’s chi chi dance fit class. Couldn’t stop smiling 🤩 loved it so much I’ve bought a course of 5 sessions for £35! Great fun, great value x

Clare M.

2 years ago

Just been to my first class and loved it! Such a feel good buzz afterwards. Definitely going again.

juliette R.

2 years ago

Love love love chichifit. It's great for your body to stay in shape, it's great for your brain as there is always a new choreography and the best it's great for your soul as it always makes you smile and gets you in a good mood. I can't recommend chichifit highly enough :-)

Jane S.

2 years ago

The recent ChiChi CHAIR training day was fantastic. Not only was it informative and easy to follow but lovely to meet the other trainees. Danella's instruction was clear and concise and the help provided on setting up as an instructor was invaluable. It inspired me.

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behind the magic

ChiChi Fit owes its creation to the brilliant mind of Danella Mercati. Drawing upon her extensive background in musical theatre and dance, and her dedication to fitness and wellbeing (and an opportunity to work with Sir Paul McCartney who gave her life-changing advice!!), Danella merged these passions and realized her dream – a vibrant and theatrical fitness class that places you squarely in the spotlight as the star of the show!

ChiChi Fit offers a fresh and invigorating fitness experience that will redefine how you perceive exercise. Immerse youself in the perfect blend of dance and aerobics, all set to an energetic backdrop of showtunes. Through expertly crafted choreography, you’ll be empowered to look and feel like a dancer, even if you’re not one! With Craig Revel-Horwood on-hand to contribute his amazing choreography, ChiChi Fit is the best of the best in Musical Theatre Dance Fitness.

Experience a variety of incredible musicals in each class—tracks from Les Misérables, Hamilton, Wicked, SIX, Frozen, Hairspray, Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia and more!

With over 25 years of experience teaching Musical Theatre, Danella possesses the expertise to guide you towards both physical fitness and happiness through the power of dance fitness. Head backstage for more exciting stories about ChiChi’s creation – BACKSTAGE

“One thing’s universal, life’s no dress rehearsal” The Prom

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