About Us
FitSteps was born from the sparkling world of Strictly Come Dancing, dreamed up by professional dancers Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe, alongside World Champion Swimmer Mark Foster. What started in 2013 as a lightbulb moment on the Strictly tour has grown into something truly special—a way for everyone to experience the magic of ballroom and Latin dance while getting fit and having fun!
When Natalie was partnered with Mark on tour, he quickly discovered just how powerful dance could be—not only for his fitness, but also for his energy, confidence, and overall mood. That “aha!” moment ignited the creation of FitSteps, blending the glitz of the dance floor with the benefits of a workout.
Fast forward over a decade, and FitSteps has inspired a nationwide dance-fitness revolution! With more than 2,000 instructors trained and thousands of people dancing (and smiling) their way through classes, FitSteps continues to bring joy, fitness, and a touch of SPARKLE to communities everywhere!
Meet The Creators
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Natalie Lowe
Natalie Lowe has captivated audiences worldwide with her incredible dancing and infectious energy. She toured the globe in the hit stage show Burn The Floor, performing in more than 17 cities under the direction of world-renowned choreographer Jason Gilkison. In 2004, she joined Australia’s No.1 TV show Dancing With The Stars, competing in five series, reaching four finals, and lifting the glitterball trophy in 2006 with AFL star Anthony Koutafedes. UK audiences fell in love with her on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, where she reached the final with Ricky Whittle and partnered stars like Scott Maslen, Audley Harrison, Michael Vaughan, and Peter Jones. More recently, Natalie returned to Dancing With The Stars in Australia, proving her sparkle on the dance floor is brighter than ever.
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Ian Waite
Ian Waite is a familiar face to millions as one of the professional dancers on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Having appeared in nearly every series and competing in six of them, Ian became a fan favourite thanks to his dazzling talent and charming personality. Off the show, he’s wowed audiences on stage, touring with fellow stars Vincent Simone, Oti Mabuse, and Natalie Lowe, as well as joining the all-star cast of The Legends Tour. His star power has continued to shine internationally too— in 2024, Ian and his partner Lisa McCune lifted the coveted Glitterball on Dancing With The Stars Australia, before returning once again in 2025 to compete on the dance floor all over again.
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Mark Foster
Mark Foster is one of Britain’s most celebrated athletes, with six World Championship gold medals, two Commonwealth Games titles, and five Olympic appearances to his name. In 2008, he proudly carried the Union Jack as Team GB’s flag bearer at the Beijing Olympic Games, cementing his place as one of the nation’s sporting greats. Known for making waves in the pool, Mark surprised even himself when he fell in love with dance while working with Natalie and Ian on Strictly Come Dancing. What started as a challenge quickly turned into a passion, as he discovered how fun, uplifting, and fitness-boosting dance could be. Now, Mark brings his champion’s spirit and enthusiasm to FitSteps, proving you don’t have to be a dancer to reap the benefits of dance.
FitSteps Featured Class
Each month we like to highlight one of our wonderful instructors in our FitSteps Featured Class! This month we're featuring Jacquie Winchester from Hereford!
Jacquie has been a FitSteps instructor for 10 fabulous years!
"I currently teach 6 classes a week alongside my day job - three at a local health club and three in the community in two different venues. Four are Fitsteps, one Fitsteps Tone and one low impact class incorporating FAB and Chair. My class members are a mix of ages with the eldest being 87 and abilities range from former Ballroom/Latin teachers to those who have never danced a step in their lives before starting my classes. I enjoy choreographing routines and love that Fitsteps gives us the flexibility to mix and match steps from different releases. I often put one new step in a routine with others that my class members already know, especially if the new move is a little more complicated. That adds interest for those who are more advanced whilst still providing familiarity to those who are newer. My personal goal for each class I teach is that everyone enjoys themselves while they are there and leaves with a smile on their face, albeit a slightly sweaty one most of the time!"
Find out more and book Jacquie's classes by clicking the button below and enter "Jacquie Winchester" in the search field.
Frequently Asked Questions
As FitSteps is a workout class, you should wear clothes that you can move around in easily. Nothing too restrictive and clothes that will keep you cool. You should also wear suitable shoes for exercise - no high heels!
No. All classes are suitable for everyone from complete beginners through to those who have danced before. Everyone is welcome, even if you do think you have two left feet!
Most of our classes are around 45 minutes - 1 hour but this can vary from class to class so please check with your local instructor.
Most FitSteps Classes are for over the age of 16 but some instructors may cater for younger individuals.
There is no upper age limit, if you love dancing and keeping fit then FitSteps is for you!
We would advise you speak with your instructor. They may suggest that you speak to your midwife or doctor to obtain a fit note etc.
Classes vary in price, you will find information on the cost of your local class displayed on their online profile or on their website, or by contacting them directly.
Use the class finder on our website to search for a class near you! If one is not listed in your area, you can email support@fitsteps.co.uk and the team can see if they can help you further.
If there isn't currently a class in your area then you can head over to FitSteps On Demand. Here you can access FitSteps classes online AND there is a 14 day free trial too!
You can email your question to support@fitsteps.co.uk and one of the FitSteps Team will get back to your shortly.