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You might recall that in the survey there was a lot of feedback about the need to improve partner connections. Therefore, we will have dedicated exercises in each group class to improve this attribute.
The above is ideal for all dance, but if you are going for awards (the proficiency course is running by the way so here's your last chance to enroll - https://www.destinedance.com.au/store/p43/ProficiencyPackage.html), then the classes this week would serve you well. Regardless, this is a week that is ideal for everyone to attend all lessons for general improvement. Finally, let me know if you are coming to Groove Dimension this Saturday (https://www.facebook.com/events/1399389814071903):
See you on the dance floor Clint
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First off, let's talk about how popular you are! You might not know this, but now, whenever S&P Promotions (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063594513784) runs an event, they are often asked "Will those dancers be here tonight?" That's because people like to watch the Destine Dancers dance. You are likely a better dancer and more entertaining than you realise. Also, at the last awards night, our adjudicator, Jenny Rosenfeld, commented upon what a good group of fun and happy people we have at Destine Dance. This is because we focus on a sense of team - where everyone is there to help everyone else improve their dance ability. This was always my goal for Destine Dance - a focus on all the positives that dance can bring someone (from the social element to the beauty of its execution). So your popularity makes me happy. And in accordance with being social and improving we have the following events coming up:
Save the dates for the social events. And let me know about your interest in going so we can organise a table if an option and to catch up to get some dinner first. Get in now for the proficiency course - I need to ensure we get enough people before I run it. Second for this update, remember the group classes for this week (the second week for this cycle):
See you on the dance floor Clint First off, group classes this week (The first week of the current 6 week cycle):
Second, thanks to all those who did the survey. You can see a write up of the results here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1laR8jt-2wMSEVDVj6OB4zixKIoVrG-hR2iQzYIGDJ64/edit?usp=sharing In response to the results, we will now have two teachers in each group class. It will be me and Alicia on Mondays and Tuesdays. Kevin will take the lead on Wednesdays and I also will be there. And then on Thursday it will be me and Peter (who you might recall from last week if you were there - we are still working on his profile, but take a look here - https://www.destinedance.com.au/peter.html - he is new so he has space if you want private lessons). Also, we will now be demanding that you wear suitable shoes in group class or otherwise dance in socks. In addition, we will put more effort into developing physicality and musicality in all classes. Finally, we will keep on putting effort into maintaining all the things you said you like about the studio. I am hopeful that these new efforts will mean you get even more out of your experience at Destine Dance. See you on the dance floor Clint First off - classes this week:
Second, Kevin (who, you would know via the Facebook group, recently won the Open Male Intermediate Pro-Am World Champion last month) will be taking over the studio in 2025 - as I step away. The plan is to keep running things as they are. For the rest of this year, while I am still here, things will certainly remain the same - apart from Kevin becoming more involved so there is a smooth transition. We want this to be seamless for you - and in fact we want it to be a chance to make things even better! That's a reason for you, if you have not yet, to fill out the survey on what you would like from the studio in the future - https://forms.gle/YZi9YSnZrKxJshQj6. If you are one of the many people who has contributed thus far, then thank you - the results to date have been most interesting. Finally, remember the ball this Saturday night - https://www.facebook.com/events/2197230953985856. We hope to run more of these in the future so you have more opportunities to use your dance abilities the way they were intended. See you on the dance floor Clint There is a bit in this update, but it is important so please take your time to read it all. It should only take about 2-3 minutes. THE AWARDS Well done to all who went for the awards. And thanks to those who came to support them and enjoy the fun of the night. If you did go for the awards, and there is anything erroneous with your trophies or certificates, then please let me know. We can get it corrected. I am also in the process of posting the videos of the night on an unlisted playlist. You can see it here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyGvt2y5z1menhfL-0BAYd4t07psYBpX8. Let me know if you see any footage of yourself that you are not happy with. Thanks again to Richard Bence Productions ([email protected] 0418121529) for all the videography and photography. And thanks to Andrea who baked cupcakes. Also, some asked about the Pizza. It was from Bubba Pizza in Elwood https://www.facebook.com/bubbapizza. MORE PROFICIENCY CLASSES Please let me know if you would be interested in a proficiency group class. It would be on Wednesday at 8:30pm. You would have seen students get their awards at the last awards night after doing the last course. So if you are looking for an option to do awards, then let me know. We are still working out the styles we will teach so you can also suggest some. GROUP CLASSES The classes this week are:
The next cycle starts 16 September:
NOW FOR THE BIG NEWS My girlfriend Sophie is pregnant. And our baby is due in March next year. This means that I will not have time to put as much effort into the studio as I do now. Thus, there will likely be changes next year. I am already talking to the teachers about one of them taking over so that Destine Dance can continue to run in the New Year (see the next section). I can however assure that for the rest of this year, the studio will continue to run as planned. And we will still be trying to expand so that we can offer you more people to dance with and more things to do. DESTINE DANCE IN 2025 To make plans for giving you the best studio possible we want to know more about what is important to you. Please take the time to fill out this survey about what you enjoy most at the studio - https://forms.gle/fq4sKGPPaB9obqUg7. OPEN DAY This Sunday is the open day at the studio venue. There will be live music, bowls, Capoeira will hopefully be there, and Destine Dance will be there to try to get more people involved. We will be running a dance class for half an hour and then dancing to the band. There is no cost. And it would be great if you could come along to encourage others there to learn dance with us. MORE CASUAL PRIVATE LESSON SLOTS I still have some slots where I can take private lessons. If you would like to have some private lessons to work on key attributes, and accelerate your learning, then send me a message so we can organise something for you. SUSBSCRIPTIONS There was meant to be a pause in the subscriptions last week, but it seems this did not happen. Therefore, I will pause the charges for this week. Please let me know if you have been overcharged so we can correct it. THE SPRING BALL The next major event on the calendar is the spring ball - www.facebook.com/events/2197230953985856. Make sure you get your tickets so can register the songs you wish to dance to. It will be a good night and one you will be glad you went to. See you on the dance floor Clint |
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