January flew! And I think this is the earliest I have noticed retailers bringing out the red hearts right after Christmas..but yes the Red Month is here. For those of you that insist on coming up with some standout gift, consider attaching a gift certificate to your most creative gift. (So you can really just gift yourself with a complimentary private lesson-yay! Only through 2/14)
New class cycles begin on Monday: 6:30pm Social Ballroom (open level) 7:30pm Salsa. As always, the first classes always sets the tone and dictates the direction of the class, so bring your best!
Beginner Salsa & Bachata has been moved to Tuesday nights at 7pm (at the Balorico Studio),
Ladies Styling is offered at 8pm Tuesdays, in anticipation of returning to our co-ed Drills class in March.
The highlight conversation of the month was surrounding the topic of "How long will it take to improve?" This is the universal question in dance, however the truth is the learning never ends-there is always something new or rehashed to appear new ;) Top professionals continue to taking "coachings" or private instruction. The point is, it depends on your individual goal(s): Do you seek confidence on the dancefloor? Do you want to get good only to the point so that you don't suck for your dance partner? Do you thrive to be in the spotlight? Do you wish to prove something to yourself? (keep in mind goals change periodically and ITS OK :) Another point is that lets say, you don't get enough social dance acceptances/requests, it could be because A: your leading/following needs work (Default thinking), B: unconsciously your physicality may not be "inviting" enough (Are you hiding without knowing it) or C: you have gotten so good, the follows/leads are getting intimidated for some reason? Remember, EVERYONE started the same way, so just DANCE!
Happy February everyone!
Create warmth during the FALL DANCE SERIES
Dance Because You Can This FALL gear up to join us on the dance floor with the new dance series. The theme for this coming season is "soft. " How you press into the floor with the ball of your feet, how you approach contact with your partner while leading a turn, sometimes "softness" invites trust from a brand new movement partner. Finding that smooth connection is our goal with SALSA & BACHATA classes this coming month. Sign up links are below. See you at Viva Arts, 4421 Fauntleroy Way SW, for our exciting FALL season. Drop In to try a class in October. Signup for the next November series. Beginners join us Mondays at 7pm and dancers with experience try out the Wednesday 8pm class that covers both Salsa on2 & Bachata. Registration is open We return to our two month cycle of classes this Fall. Register today to re/start the journey! Each 6-7 week course includes a PRACTICA. Beginner dancers: take the time to practice in between your classes. You will be s...