Recently SNAP came by to take some photos of our Wedding Dance Workshop. THANKS to all the couples who smiled for the cameras and who did an awesome job! Here is the text of the article below and click on the link for more photos: SNAP article and photos on WEDDING DANCE WORKSHOP ” If you’re […]
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I recently watched an episode of ‘Super Soul Sunday’ on Oprah’s network OWN and thought the interview with Shawn Achor to be very enlightening. He basically stated many things many of us intuitively already know but he backs it up with studies. He has done research on the connection between happiness and success. A professor
In Zumba class, I often point out the simple truth that there is only one of you in the whole world. I encourage people to find their own expression, their own style, to do it their own way. I believe this with my heart to be vital not just on the dance floor but in life. Life
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Here are a few song suggestions for your first dance for your wedding, some of which my students have used. Most are ballads which YES you can use for your wedding dance and even have a fully choreographed routine to. Of course you can also do a traditional ballroom dance like a waltz or foxtrot, even a
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I was inspired recently watching a program on OWN about women and aging. On the program, they featured an inspiring 75 year old fitness professional, Ernestine Shepherd (http://ernestineshepherd.net/). She started working out at 56 (56!)and after challenging life situations which resulted in anxiety and depression, she used exercise to overcome her anxiety and depression, resulting
Dance and all movement have tremendous potential healing power. No matter what is going on around you or inside you, dance, if you allow it, can help you. Dance ultimately can drive you, if you surrender to it, into the present moment. In the present moment, there are never problems. What we perceive as problems are things that have happened
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“Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance.” – Oprah Winfrey “You are unique, and if that is not fulfilled, then something has been lost.” – Martha Graham I believe in the power of dance to transform, heal and energize your spirit. It is natural
Here is a recent sample playlist used in my Zumba class. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YalTLtancBM&list=PL2YXCA9HZLE3Fhtjmeg9FT8Jox7FfX3Z7 Thanks Roxy!
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Here is a link to the article and photos: http://www.snapbloorwest.com/?option=com_sngevents&id%5B%5D=442176&utm_source=email&utm_medium=snapd “At the beginning of September we dropped by High Park Village Fitness & Recreation Centre to catch a glimpse of their clients “ditching their workout and joining the party” at a fun-filled Zumba fitness class led by effervescent instructor Popi Spyridis. Popi had the class
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Have you always wanted to learn to dance but something has stopped you? Felt intimidated? Worried that you wouldn’t be good at it? Not sure you would like it? Worried what others would think of you? Fear stops us doing a lot of things in life, unfortunately. Ask yourself this: What is the worst thing
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