A wise woman (choreographer Martha Graham, actually) once said, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” How true. And how great that what’s good for the soul is also great for your booty. Depending on your weight and how vigorously you shake, shake, shake, you can burn 300-plus calories per hour. Think you can’t dance? Think again. This quiz—which staffer Ginny Temple created with Josie Gardiner, a certified trainer and former ballet dancer, and Joy Prouty, a dance and fitness instructor and ex-Rockette—will help you find your groove.

Your ideal dance flick is:
1. The Nutcracker
2. Dancing With the Stars
3. Chicago
4. Girls Just Want to Have Fun

A good dance class leaves you:
1. Glistening (you don’t sweat)
2. Pleasantly exhilarated
3. On a post-cardio high
4. Sweaty—and proud of it

Your favorite outfit is:
1. Pink and feminine
2. Anything with heels
3. Formfitting with funky shoes
4. Sweats, preferably baggy

You’d love folks to drool over your:
1. Flat, strong abs
2. Pristine posture
3. Toned legs
4. Rapidly slimming figure

You describe yourself as:
1. Classic and disciplined
2. Elegant and easygoing
3. Lively and ambitious
4. Carefree and creative

Next page: Score yourself