WERQ Dance Fit Pro Certification | Chicago, IL | 6/13/26

Schedule

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

South Side YMCA | Chicago, IL

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Get ready to become a certified WERQ Dance Fit Pro and bring the heat to the dance floor on Saturday June 13th at 10am! Let’s WERQ!
About this Event

When it doesn’t feel like work, it’s WERQ! Cardio, dance, and fitness collide in this ultimate training experience. WERQ Fitness is where pop, hip-hop, and unstoppable energy create a workout like no other. This one-day WERQ Dance Fitness Pro Certification is your chance to learn directly from a WERQ Master Trainer and gain the skills to lead wildly addictive dance fitness classes.


DATE: 6/13/2026
TIME: 10:00AM-6:00PM
LOCATION:
South Side YMCA
6330 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL
COST: $259
MASTER TRAINER: Monica Sanders

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About the Training: WERQ Fitness is the fiercely fun dance fitness workout based on pop and hip-hop music. With over 1,500 pre-choreographed routines in the online WERQ library, you’ll create playlists that inspire and energize your participants. We create the choreo, you create the magic! During this certification, you’ll learn to teach safe, effective, and dynamic group dance fitness classes while mastering WERQ-specific methods and concepts.
The day includes two required exams to join the WERQforce, gain your WERQ license, and access the official choreography library.

  1. Muscle Quiz - You'll be given a study guide to prepare in advance of training.
  2. 20-Question Review - this is an open-book, multiple choice exam about key concepts in your manual. A digital copy of the manual will be supplied in advance.

Continuing Education Credits: This course has been approved for 0.8 AFAA CEUs, 0.8 NASM Credits, and 0.8 ACE CECs.
WERQforce Membership: WERQ is a pre-choreographed, and trademarked format. Licensed WERQ Instructors must maintain an active WERQforce membership to stay licensed and access choreography. Membership is $175/year or $18/month with a 30-day FREE trial. You'll be given an access code upon course completion and invited to join our WERQforce!
FAQ:
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
No refunds are issued for WERQ Instructor Trainings. Transfers are allowed to another person or training (transfer fee may apply). Contact [email protected] to initiate a transfer.
NOTE: All sales and prices are final.
WERQ is your side hustle of all side hustles. Take this opportunity to bring the joy of WERQ to your community!


Agenda

🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Check In
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Brand, Body Mechanics, Muscle Quiz, Technique, The Brain
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Pop Up WERQ Dance Fitness Class
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Delayerify
Untitled agenda

🕑: 09:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Check In
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Brand, Body Mechanics, Muscle Quiz, Technique, The Brain
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Pop Up WERQ Dance Fitness Class
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Delayerify
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Where is it happening?

South Side YMCA, 6330 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 278.21

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