Les Mills Dance Glow Party at PHIVE Lisboa was my first real Les Mills Dance class, and it gave me exactly what I wanted from a special group fitness event: music, energy, sweat, glowing makeup, and a fun cardio workout that felt more like a party than a standard gym session.
I went to this class because I had missed the chance to try Les Mills Dance during Portugal Fit 24, and this time I did not want to miss the opportunity again. The Glow Party format made the experience even more memorable, with a dark room, neon details, instructor energy, and a full class atmosphere that made everything feel exciting from the start.
This Les Mills Dance Glow Party class review is my honest student experience from PHIVE Lisboa, including how the class felt, how intense it was, what made the event special, and how I felt afterwards.
Quick Verdict
- Intensity: 7
- Best for: people who enjoy music, movement, cardio, rhythm, and a fun class atmosphere
- Best part: the glow party mood, the instructors’ energy, and realising I could keep up more than I expected
- My after-class mood: sweaty, happy, proud, and excited to try Les Mills Dance again
Class Snapshot
- Class: Les Mills Dance Glow Party
- Location: PHIVE Lisboa
- Format: special glow party group fitness class
- Equipment: none
- Main focus: dance cardio, coordination, rhythm, legs, stamina, and full-body movement
- Instructors: Cláudia Estrela (@claudiaestrelapt), Beatriz Alves (@beajalves), and Ema Hinckley (@emahinckley_personaltrainer)
- Atmosphere: dark room, neon glow, music, energy, and party-style movement
- My focus today: following the choreography, enjoying the room, and letting myself try without overthinking
My Les Mills Dance Glow Party Experience at PHIVE Lisboa
Today, I FINALLY experienced Les Mills Dance.
When I saw Claudia Estrela’s story about the Glow Party at PHIVE LISBOA, I immediately decided that I wanted to be there. I had to leave Portugal Fit 24 early and wasn’t able to try that class. So, this time, I wouldn’t miss this opportunity, especially because it would be Claudia’s class. Not even my stiff neck would stop me. 
When I arrived at the gym, I was warmly welcomed, had my glowy make-up done 
, and was shown around the space. And wow, I must say 
! That’s a very glamorous gym. Well done, indeed! 
When I saw Claudia, I was very happy. As usual, she was full of joy!
And then we entered the room. I loved the decoration and the dark ambiance. We definitely glowed in there. 
Claudia introduced herself and her colleagues, Beatriz Alves and Ema Hinckley, and we started.
I’m so glad I decided to go dance today. What a wonderful class. OMG! The music is cool, and the instructors even more. They danced so well. It was both impressive and inspiring to watch.
The best part is that I was able to keep up—more than I expected! I’m not THAT out of shape.
I had so much fun trying to imitate the moves. And, please, allow me to emphasize the word “trying.” But the best thing is that I was doing some serious cardio. The sweat was real, people! Les Mills Dance is intense. The good thing is that we are so focused on following the steps and the moves that we don’t realize how much we’re working out. That’s why I LOVE DANCING SO MUCH!
This class works the whole body, concentration, and coordination to an extraordinary level. And the number of squats we did? I kept hearing: “Can you go further down?”
What a great experience I had today. I discovered a new place, met nice people, worked out, and had FUN DANCING! Cláudia, Beatriz, and Ema were incredible. They are kind, dance beautifully, and definitely made me want to move like them. 
Les Mills Dance has gained a new fan! And her name is Suzike! 
Instructor Notes
Cláudia Estrela, Beatriz Alves, and Ema Hinckley made this class feel welcoming, energetic, and easy to enjoy, even as a first Les Mills Dance experience. The energy in the room came a lot from the way they led the class: confident, joyful, expressive, and fully connected to the music.
What stood out most was how much they made the class feel like an event, not just a workout. The glow makeup, the music, the room, and the way they moved created the feeling that everyone had permission to relax, follow along, and enjoy the experience without needing to be perfect.
Cláudia’s energy was one of the main reasons I wanted to attend this class in the first place, and the whole instructor team made the Glow Party feel exactly like it should: fun, bright, sweaty, and full of movement.
How I Felt After Class
Right after: Sweaty, happy, and genuinely proud that I had tried something new. I expected the class to be fun, but I did not expect to keep up as well as I did.
Later that day: The energy of the room stayed with me. The glow effect, the music, the instructors, and the feeling of moving with everyone else made the class feel more memorable than a normal workout.
Next day: What I remembered most was the cardio effort. Les Mills Dance may feel playful in the moment, but this class still worked my body properly, especially through the legs, coordination, and repeated movement.
My Gym Essentials
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- Water Bottle: Stay hydrated without wasting time refilling.
- Training Shoes: Stable, comfortable, and perfect for cardio and step workouts.
- Gym Bag: Compact but spacious enough for everything I need for my sessions.
- Shockproof Phone Case: Keeps my phone safe during intense workouts, because I drop it more often than I admit
- Smart Fitness Watch: Tracks heart rate, calories burned, and workout intensity.
