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!
Something fun this SPRING
Create space for something FUN this Spring! Reap the rewards of learning to dance Salsa on2 & Bachata with BALORICO. Our next series registration is open. Wednesday night series dancers begin MARCH 5th. New beginners start learning MARCH 10th. Sign up with a buddy, neighbor or a loved one. Singles are welcome. No partner is needed to participate, just a positive attitude. Register today to get started or try a PRACTICA dance social to get to know the people and the dances. Beginners dance on Mondays at 7pm, Salsa & Bachata Level I starting March 10th. Dancers with prior Salsa experience join us Mondays at 8pm starting March 5th. This class is also a good fit for any Salsa on1 dancers looking to transition or integrate Salsa on2 into their repertoire. (Please make sure you know how to do a cross body lead.) Wednesdays 8pm we continue with a slightly shorter series focused on Salsa, Bachata & Cha Cha Cha. The Wednesday night class is open level. Learn t...