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!
Cool and Hot=Dance
BALORICO welcomes you to Viva Arts - a place to train in Salsa, Bachata and Ballroom Dances. Sign up for New Year classes starting January 5th and January 10th ! Stay motivated. Besides our ongoing classes offered we continue to deliver Ballroom Dance lessons to private clients that include Wedding First Dance preparation and Salsa & Bachata dance coaching weekly. Boost your mood this cooler season with a private lesson. Your body will let you know where to go from there ;) Look out for our soon-to-be announced Forever Dances virtual workshop. For the fitness-minded ladies, join us for Thursday night Ladies Styling rhythms classes where each 90 minute workshop is dedicated to exploring a brand new Latin Rhythm that helps feed your freestyle toolkit. The next session is Cha Cha Cha & Latin House on January 27th. Intermediate level dancers welcome. BALORICO hosts fun BOOTCAMP mini-lessons + guided practicas Friday nights 7pm-8:30pm at Viva Arts. Health & Wellness n