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The Women Who Train Step Dancing with Leti class in Dubai is a women-only cardio session at The Grand Dance Academy, and it is a lively way to spend a Thursday evening. It takes place on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 7pm, with instructor Leti leading the group through upbeat routines on the step.

Women Who Train is the fitness arm of the Women Who Thrive community, and this session sits firmly at the fun end of its programme. Think of it as a dance party with a workout hidden inside: catchy music, easy-to-follow routines and plenty of laughs along the way.

About Step Dancing with Leti in Dubai

Step workouts use a low raised platform that you step on, off and around in time to music. The format became hugely popular in gyms in the late 1980s and 1990s, and it has never really gone away, because it is simple to set up, works the heart and legs hard and is surprisingly entertaining once you get the hang of the patterns.

Leti’s session leans into the dance side of step. Rather than repeating the same basic move for minutes at a time, you learn short sequences that link together into longer combinations. The music keeps the energy up and the choreography keeps your mind busy, which is why an hour can pass far more quickly than it would on a treadmill.

The event description is clear that no dance background is needed. If you have two left feet, you are in good company. The class is built so that everyone can follow along.

Part of the appeal of step is that the platform gives every move a clear structure. Up, down, over the top, around the side: once you know a handful of basic patterns, the choreography is really just new combinations of them. That makes it easier to pick up than freestyle dance, while still feeling like you are dancing rather than simply exercising.

How Leti Runs the Class

According to the session description, Leti breaks each routine into short sequences on the step. Once the group is comfortable with one section, she adds the next, building up to full combinations as the class warms up. That layered approach is the classic way to teach choreography, and it means:

• You are never thrown in at the deep end. Each piece is learned on its own before it is joined to the rest.
• You get plenty of repetition, which is what helps steps move from your head into your feet.
• The intensity builds gradually, so your body warms up as the routines get longer.
• There is a real sense of progress when the whole combination finally comes together to the music.

It is a cardio-heavy session, so expect to get your heart rate up and work up a sweat. It is also great for coordination, as you will be thinking about direction, rhythm and footwork at the same time.

What to Bring

The organisers suggest three simple things:

• Water, because this is a sweaty, high-energy class.
• A small towel for between routines.
• Supportive trainers, since you will be stepping up and down repeatedly and want good cushioning and grip.

Comfortable workout clothes that let you move freely will help too. If you have any knee or ankle concerns, have a word with Leti before the session starts, as step work puts repeated load through the lower legs.

About Women Who Thrive and Women Who Train

Women Who Thrive is a women’s community in the UAE built around regular, monthly events that span fitness, money, creativity, self-care and networking. Women Who Train is its fitness pillar, taking members into different studios and classes so they can try new ways of moving with other women.

This step dancing session is a members’ event, booked through the Thrivers app, and membership includes the community’s monthly events. If you are thinking about joining, our Women Who Thrive guide explains how the community works.

Who Will Enjoy It

This session suits:

• Women who love music and would rather dance than count reps.
• Beginners to dance, as no previous experience is required.
• Regular gym-goers looking for a cardio session with a different feel.
• Anyone after a women-only space to work out and meet new people in Dubai.

Because the routines are taught step by step, you can take them at your own level. Keep the moves small at first and add more energy as you grow in confidence. For more sessions like this one, see our round-up of women-only events in the UAE.

Join Leti on the Step

An hour of music, movement and laughter is a great way to finish the working week early in Dubai. If you are a Women Who Thrive member, book your place through the Thrivers app and bring your best trainers. For more inspiration, explore our guide to things to do in Dubai and our list of things to do in November.