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Update 30 Aug 21 - Some different faces this week

29/8/2021

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We have a number of Facebook live events for you this week, but the faces might seem a little different from last week.

First off, I hope you got to see the discussion that Kevin had with John Lindo. John is definitely one of the greats in West Coast swing - and thus in dance in general - so it was a real opportunity having him as a guest. If you did not see it, then make sure you check it out - https://www.facebook.com/DestineDance/videos/365800175279282

This week, Anita will be taking the Latin Body classes. Gigi is still recovering and we wish her the best with that recovery. If you have been enjoying these lessons, then they are still running and we look forward to having you there.

On Monday I will be doing a Facebook live event at 7:30pm on dizziness and balance. If you ever feel you get dizzy dancing or want better balance, then join me has I share methods used to train astronauts. Register for a reminder here - https://www.facebook.com/DestineDance/videos/1421144224933620

And again Anita will be taking the Tuesday Street Latin lesson (Bachata) - https://www.facebook.com/DestineDance/videos/823518384997145


See you online, and hopefully soon in the physical world
Clint
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Online goodies for you

15/8/2021

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As you know, lockdown keeps on keeping on. But it’s not like the long one of 2020, and there is no point in simply going into hibernation. So we have been working on some online sessions to keep you engaged and keep dance in your mind – we don’t want to lose what you have gained.

You can see the sessions we have planned here:  https://www.facebook.com/DestineDance/live_videos

In summary we have:
  • Mon, Wed and Fri – Latin Body Dance fitness with Gigi. It’s about harnessing the things learned by Latin dancers that will give you a trim body with beautiful tone and attractive natural movement. This will become a regular in studio class when lockdown is over so enjoy these free sessions while you have them.
  • Monday at 7:30pm – Men, Motorbikes and Dance by Clint. This is part of the regular weekly Dance Talk sessions we do to help everyone gain more insights into dance. This one is focused on a similarity between riding motorbikes and dancing for leads. Thus, the reference to ‘men’, but anyone will find this useful.
  • Tuesday at 6:30pm – Hips with Anita. Anita will show you some of the different hip movements used in different street Latin dances (and maybe some others) so you can make sure you use the right movement for the right dance. Mostly for women, but when men can move their hips well they do find it attracts women so men would want to check this out too.
I hope you enjoy these sessions. Let us know if there is something more you would like us to do. I recall a request for more musicality so that’s on the list. I have also charged Kevin with organising an interview with John Lindo. Check John winning a dance comp below.
I will let you know when that is happening.


Until then, take care and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor

Clint Steele
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Two songs to sum up the situation - Update 9 Aug 2021

8/8/2021

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There are two songs by the band OK Go that are very applicable to what's happening at the moment.
 
The first is "Here it goes again".
You might have seen this vide before, the band members are pretty good dancers.
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The second song, which is a bit more reassuring, is "This too shall pass".

This is a good one for anyone who likes to feel more future positive at the moment and who like mechanisms.

Apart from watching music videos that sum up the situation we are in, you can also watch some online sessions we have set up to keep you and the staff engaged. I have asked the staff to come up with some ideas so there might be more to come, but for now, I can tell you we will have:
  • The usual Monday night Talking Dance session - this week is Posture, Sway and Swing for ballroom with Clint - Monday at 19:30
  • Latin body classes with Gigi at 14:00 on Monday, 16:30 on Wednesday and 14:00 on Friday - these are in place of the classes that were to run at the studio
I will let you know if anything else gets organised.
 
Take care and have a good week
Clint Steele
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Update 2 August 2021: Some new dances for you

1/8/2021

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It would certainly seem that Larneuk - the indigenous season of the wet winter - has arrived. 

In this update:
  • Some policy reminders
  • Introducing Latin Body Dance Fitness
  • The new dances for this month

SOME POLICY REMINDERS
Please note that our cancelation policy is 48 hours notice. We do understand that emergencies happen, and we do out best to accommodate. However, the instructors are on contract and do not get paid when they are left hanging. By giving sufficient notice, teachers can organise lessons (or even shifts with other jobs) to maximise the paid ours in their week and minimise wasted time.

LATIN BODY DANCE FITNESS INTRO
Tonight at 7pm in Dance Talk - the online sessions we run to keep you up to date and informed on things related to dance - Gigi will be going over some examples of what will be done in these classes. It's a chance for you to see what it will be like and ask some questions about it. You will also be able to try some of the exercises. This is going to prove to be one of the most fun and effective ways to get your summer bod so make sure you check it out here - https://www.facebook.com/DestineDance/videos/561132388568685.
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THE NEW DANCES FOR THIS MONTH
After Gigi showed some basic samba in a Dance Talk episode, a number of people wanted it. So the dances for this week are:
  • Tuesday 6:30pm - Bachata and Kizomba (one of the current popular street dances and the African version of argentine tango)
  • Wednesday 7:30pm - Samba and Standard tango (this will be new for a lot of people)
  • Thursday 6:30pm - Lindy Hop and Blues (blues is timely given the Dance Talk session we did with Katrina Rogers)

​See you on the dance floor
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