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When Ann Jenkins was told that her daughter Amy was having trouble interacting with the other kids in her kindergarten class, she was at a loss for words. You see, Amy had always been a little shy around other kids, but after she "warmed up" she was usually fine. Why was kindergarten class any different? Amy’s teacher told Ann that she felt Amy lacked self-confidence and that the other kids recognized this and picked on her. When Ann asked the teacher what to do, she was surprised at her response: "Enroll Amy in dance lessons".

Initially shocked that dance could help her daughter psychologically, Ann started to do some research. Here’s what she found out about the benefits of dance for children: 

• Teaches kids an exciting new way to move their bodies in entertaining and creative ways.
• Introduces kids to exercise that is fun to do, early in life, promoting a life-long commitment to fitness. 
• Promotes self-discipline.
• Improves self-esteem and builds self-confidence.
• Improves flexibility, coordination and memory.
• Builds strength and stamina.
• Gives children a sense of grace.
• Helps children succeed in other sports and in the classroom.

There are almost as many kinds of dance classes out there are there are kids. Like adults, kids just have to find their niche. The Bea Hive Dance Studio in Garden Grove, California, caters to children of all ages, from toddlers to teens. Their unique Kid’s Program has classes available after school, in the evenings, and on weekends with classes in many different genres, including Hip Hop, Salsa, Funk Style Street Dancing, Ballet, Jazz, Polynesian Dancing and Aerial and Dance Fitness Training. Classes are starting now, so enroll quickly to make sure that your child will be assured a spot. Remember, dance is one of the greatest gifts that you can ever give your child. It is the gift that keeps on giving, for many years to come.  

For more information about dance classes for kids and adults, or to rent the studio for your own dance event or party, contact Beatrix, Queen of the Bea Hive, at 800-883-2109. www.beahiveballroom.com

Beatrix Dozier
http://www.articlesbase.com/k-12-education-articles/dance-classes-for-kids-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving-1108922.html

This week we are combining a few moves that we’ve already learned in a neat practice pattern. Enjoy and come back for more Salsa With Silvia Tricks of the Week.

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Eight successful, intelligent women sat around a dinner table during a girls’ night out last year. Six of them were married with babies while the other two, including me, were single. Between starters and mains, the conversation shifted from complaints about domestic workers to the consistency of baby pooh. I was feeling edgy. ‘My sister in London says Ronnie’s playgroup phones her to fetch him if he has a hint of diarrhoea in his nappy. They refuse to deal with it,’ one said disapprovingly. (She’s a high-powered attorney – who knew?) While the others tut-tutted and contributed their own faecal horror stories, my fellow singleton and I exchanged looks of desperation. Eventually, she and I huddled together, topped up our wine and began discussing the demise of America the superpower.

The truth is, while hitched women buy houses, have babies, choose lounge suites and generally keep the economy going, single women do other things – such as, you know, travel Asia alone, write books, change the world. Singletons are beautifully self-contained units. Isn’t it time they were recognized for their contribution to society?
If you’ll allow me to generalize for a moment, single people push boundaries. They say ‘Yeah, why not?’ to impromptu invitations for road trips and yachting regattas. Attached people look nervous and reply, ‘Weeeell, I’ll have to check with Geoff first and let you know.’

Singletons happily camp at music festivals, falling into their tents at 6am. Couples opt for comfort over experience, checking into B & Bs so they can watch DSTV in their matching waffle-weave bathrobes. Single women wear tiny, lacy knickers and make time for manicures; women in couples prefer sensible cotton briefs and claim they’re too busy for self-indulgence. Single girls ask you, ‘Should I get a belly ring or hair extensions for summer, or both?’

Your attached friends muse, ‘I’m wondering whether to go for the aqua mosaic or the travertine splashback in the kitchen.’ When single friends arrive at your place for girls’ night they say, ‘Excuse me while I find myself a cocktail.’ Attached women say, ‘Sorry, I have to SMS Thabo so he knows I’ve arrived safely.’

A Single-Minded Approach

Since I’m now, ahem, in quite a serious relationship – which I am rather enjoying, by the way – I’ve taken it upon myself to bring to coupledom the life lessons singledom taught me. And if you don’t want to end up as one of those saddo couples who spend weekends watching DVDs in tracksuit pants and Crocs, listen up.

Be mysterious, keep wearing your ‘get lucky’ underwear, go out whenever possible instead of staying in, take salsa classes, keep flirting, act as though life holds infinite possibilities (it always does) and never, ever stop coordinating your handbag with your outfit, okay? Don’t drop those decadent evenings-for-one, where you eat Lindor in a bubble bath while Joss Stone croons sexily in the background. Never stop wearing impractical high heels when the occasion calls for it. (Why are those always the first to go? Attached women wear beaded slipslops with their beige cropped pants.)

And please, girlfriends, don’t lose your identity. You kind of need it, whether you’re on your own or part of a twosome. This means retaining your personal e-mail address, no matter what – none of that tomandsarah@mail.com business or, worse, using his e-mail address when you go on maternity leave. (Hello, how can your friends send you top-secret girlie gossip and photos of hot, topless men if your guy is all over it like a rash?)

Hooray for the single life, for freedom, spontaneity and self-expression. Coupledom? It brings commitment, sharing and stability, and probably turns us into better people. So stand by your man, by all means – but also stand by your thong and all it signifies.

Sandra Prior
http://www.articlesbase.com/sexuality-articles/stand-by-your-manicure-728078.html

Hello again, here is one more move to add to your salsa vocabulary. We called it the wrap. I hope you enjoy it. Keep on dancing!

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In this tutorial: Shir & Zinia demonstrate the Basic Right & Left Turns. We discuss how to prep the hands and includee a detailed breakdown of the footwork.

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Since it was the last salsa lesson of the semester we decided to add some new elements to our routines. This one included some Reggaeton inspired moves. The last move with the continuous turns was thrown in for fun! BTW the song is Daddy Yankee’s Sabor a Melao (Salsa Remix).

Check out our website for more lessons and salsa related posts.

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Yes, that IS the craziest video title ever!

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This is our beginner Hip Hop Class working it out once again to one of the never-ending line of hot tracks from Pitbull. The choreography is a mixture of the Hip Hop, African, and Salsa styles that drive the Miami dance scene. We had a great time making and learning this dance. It was super popular with our students and YOU all have made it one of our MOST popular videos ever!

Get this track, “Shake” @ http://www.amazon.com/mp3

We thank you so much for the support!

All Love – FUNKMODE

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NOTE: Since it’s come up in comments, the first 16 counts of the dance were choreographed to be done in canon. The second group does the same moves as the first, just one count later.

they’re not off beat … well, maybe some are, but you get the point

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NOTE: DO YOU WANT TO GET SILLYFIED?!

CHECK OUT OUR NEW SHORT FILM “The Last Slice”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLU51wkUlb8
It has a dance battle and everything!!!
CHECK IT OUT NOW! NOOOOOOOOOOWWWW!

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If you want to see what FUNKMODE does beyond class with our Professional Performance Company check out these videos …

“Rep the Bay” -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z1Y0mM1dZ0
“Steppin Shop” -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLrl719THYM
“Phosphor Dance” –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgKr08RguTk
“The Old School Dances”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3suw_vb6-fY
“How to Get Low, Low, Low Instructional Video”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjjMg6SO0UE

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If you’re local and want to funk it up with us call us at 1-888-FUNKMODE or go to http://www.FUNKMODE.com

See all of our Hip Hop dance class videos at http://www.FUNKMODE.com/videoguide.html

Classes are now in session … We’re waiting for YOU to come be in the next video!

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Salsa Dance Video Demonstration. Click http://www.leonsdance.com/Videos.html For more Free Latin & Ballroom Dance Videos

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This is lesson number 4 on how to play congas and it is the first video that actually starts with developing rhythms. It goes step by step and instructs the student on how to execute it to the tee…Lesson 1,2,and 3 are recommended before using this one. Please comment, and let me know what you think…

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http://bravodancecompany.com salsa lessons vancouver salsa dancing with Alfonso Caldera

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