A floor that is too soft may cause ankle sprains. Do not dance on floors that are extremely sticky or slick. Your exercise clothing should be lightweight and allow freedom of movement. Wear a shoe that gives good support and cushions the ball of your foot. Your shoes should slide on the floor without sticking, but not slip.
Some people like to wear hand, wrist, and ankle weights to intensify their workout.
These weights add extra stress to the joints. If you want to wear weights, keep your risk of injury low by keeping the weights under one pound each. Even though low-impact aerobic dance is designed to be safe, get a medical checkup before you start a new exercise program. Take classes from certified aerobics dance instructors. They are trained to lead workouts that are safe, effective, and fun.