This category may be better suited to aerobic dance than shoes designed for dance.

"I think women who do aerobic dance should cross-train to take the pressure off their legs, which are very prone to injury," he says.

The center drew mostly men who were bodybuilders with little interest in aerobic dance.

"Everyone has been concerned that people who participate in aerobic dance were dropping like flies," Requa says.

The aerobic portion of aerobic dance generally lasts about 20 minutes.

In fact, the popularity of aerobic dance remains unshaken by other exercise trends.

Purchase a good pair of athletic shoes designed for aerobic dance.

Wear good quality athletic shoes, such as those for aerobic dance.

Latin and Caribbean rhythms form the background for this 65-minute tape on aerobic dance.

The department also has offerings in tap, jazz, and aerobic dance.