Bombay Jam at Mona Khan Company, San Jose

For fans of other dance fitness formats like  Zumba or U-Jam Fitness, Bombay Jam is a must-try. Not only are you guaranteed to sweat, but you’re also guaranteed to smile.

CLASS: Bombay Jam at Mona Khan Company

TRAINER: Archana — she’s fun and inviting. She encouraged everyone to bring their own flavor and asked for requests throughout the class.

SWEAT:  9/10 — We’d be HIGHLY surprised if you didn’t leave dripping in sweat

LEVEL: This class is for all levels. The dance moves are simple enough for a newbie, but have enough intensity for an all-star dancer.

TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS:

• It’s a workout? As soon as the music turns on, you’re too busy dancing to remember that you’re also working out.
• Become a Bollywood Star. At least you’ll feel like it for the 60 minutes of class time.
• No rhythm, no problem. Rhythm is not required for Bombay Jam, just a willingness to put in effort and a desire to have fun. 

MUSIC: The music was mostly popular Bollywood songs, but Archana also mixed in some latin and reggaeton.

BRING: A sweat towel and a water bottle. Class is performed with shoes on so bring your tennis.

CLASSPASS: Yes

THE WORKOUT

As soon as the music started, the class was ready to get after it. To get into the groove, the class does a series of what we guess are regular, pre-choreographed routines. Returning students moved like old pros, recognized many of the songs, and even sang along. New comers play a bit of catch-up at first, but the moves are easy to follow. Within minutes, it’s hard to tell who’s a newcomer and who’s a seasoned Bombay Jam goers. Each song was about 3 to 5 minutes in length.

After the first 30 minutes or so, Archana took us through a toning song to work our arms and glutes. After, Archana broke down the choreography for a new song. It took a few rounds of review and practice, but together we got it and tore up the dance floor. By the end of it, we were basically ready to star in a Bollywood film. Ok, maybe an over exaggeration, but we definitely felt confident in the moves and in our  bodies.

As class came to a close, we cooled down to slower beats, complete with flowy dance moves and light stretching.

Overall, we got our hearts racing, did a bit of toning, and most importantly had a great time.

Mona Khan Company | 1015 South De Anza Blvd, San Jose | info@bombayjam.com |monakhancompany.com/fitness