I'm extremely excited and proud to announce I will be teaching a brand-new Bellydance Fusion class at Life in Synergy beginning this Friday October 16, 2009 from 7-8pm.
What is fused with Bellydance you might ask yourself? Think a little hip-hop, a touch of salsa, some pop moves, melded for a fun, upbeat, amazing workout for the whole body that tones while you shake and groove and shimmy your cares away.
To learn more about this class, other great classes at Life in Synergy and to sign up for my class, head here!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Boston is waking up early to get in shape!
While I rode along quietly on an earlier commuter rail than usual, I was excited at the return of one of the happiest things on earth: morning Ballet Booty class at Life in Synergy.
Life in Synergy is more than a studio, it's an upbeat, health-conscious, fun lifestyle based on exercise that is stimulating to both mind and body. Ballet Booty's am time-slot has been absent for a few months, much to my dismay. The 7:30-8:30 am class was the PERFECT time slot to get in an amazing total-body pilates and ballet workout right before work. It starts the day off right, filled with endorphins and happy energy flowing through me.
With a slew of brand-new morning offerings, it's easy to see why this morning's SFM Lean Legs Express was almost completely packed.
I couldn't be happier with all the new morning offerings in addition to great classes already in existence like Lauren's high-energy Tuesday night Zumba that is always at capacity and SFM Abs and Arms taught by owner and health-guru Helena Collins which books months, and I mean literally MONTHS, in advance.
Check out a class guys, first one is free :)
Life in Synergy is more than a studio, it's an upbeat, health-conscious, fun lifestyle based on exercise that is stimulating to both mind and body. Ballet Booty's am time-slot has been absent for a few months, much to my dismay. The 7:30-8:30 am class was the PERFECT time slot to get in an amazing total-body pilates and ballet workout right before work. It starts the day off right, filled with endorphins and happy energy flowing through me.
With a slew of brand-new morning offerings, it's easy to see why this morning's SFM Lean Legs Express was almost completely packed.
I couldn't be happier with all the new morning offerings in addition to great classes already in existence like Lauren's high-energy Tuesday night Zumba that is always at capacity and SFM Abs and Arms taught by owner and health-guru Helena Collins which books months, and I mean literally MONTHS, in advance.
Check out a class guys, first one is free :)
Friday, September 25, 2009
SYTYCD Tour
So I must say I was duly impressed with my friend Kara's ability to get the best seats I've ever had for a SYTYCD Tour. Out of five seasons with four tours, I've been privileged to attend three. And this past Tuesday's Season 5 Tour was incredibly entertaining, if not completely predictable. Predictability being a Fox standard.
The show featured the top 10 dancers, as well as the two dancers who were kicked off immediately prior to the top 10 announcement Philip and Caitlin. With many fun group numbers including Episode 19's "One" an entertaining glitter-filled homage to "A Chorus Line" one of THE most seminal musicals in dance history.
Each genre was represented, from Broadway routines to disco, latin ballroom to contemporary. Some of the crowd favorites had to be Sonya Tayeh's "Eyes on Fire" routine performed by Kapuono and Kayla as well as Mia Michaels' "Gravity" also performed by the K-duo. And of course, the timeless and emotional "This Woman's Work" piece choreographed by Tyce Diorio and performed by "
Each of the top 10 performed a solo, along with Philip (which really was a crying shame for poor Caitlin who performed in many group pieces and a Bollywood piece with dreamy cuter-than-a-puppy Jason). Philip's solo received a standing ovation and his sense of humor and sweet demeanor added so much to the show.
An alarming aspect of the show was the poor writing involved in the skits when two or three dancers came out to introduce the various dances. These people are dancers, physical beings who are incredibly talented. Not actors and comedians at an awards show who are capable of bringing an audience to tears or side-splitting laughter. Regardless of this tiny fact which took up time that could have been utilized to perform more group pieces and more duets such as Brandon and Kayla's "All I Want," it was mildly entertaining.
Kapuono stole the show when he hammed it up for the crowd with a blatantly self-indulgent and self-aware plug for SYTYCD Fitness DVDs. He was fun and funny and made light of the topic of self-endorsement in an endearing way.
A nagging moment for me that just won't let up in my mind was Jeanine's solo. I had been waiting for this moment, anticipating her turns which effortlessly and in a heavenly way slow to standing. However, Miss Mason hopped the last few turns which was a disappointment. But to let me know that she still had it, she did perform that same turn sequence PERFECTLY during the final group number "Age of Aquarius."
Overall, it was incredible to see these performers exercise their skill live. For some reason it makes it more believable when you see a dancer performing exquisitely and flawlessly live on a stage.
The show featured the top 10 dancers, as well as the two dancers who were kicked off immediately prior to the top 10 announcement Philip and Caitlin. With many fun group numbers including Episode 19's "One" an entertaining glitter-filled homage to "A Chorus Line" one of THE most seminal musicals in dance history.
Each genre was represented, from Broadway routines to disco, latin ballroom to contemporary. Some of the crowd favorites had to be Sonya Tayeh's "Eyes on Fire" routine performed by Kapuono and Kayla as well as Mia Michaels' "Gravity" also performed by the K-duo. And of course, the timeless and emotional "This Woman's Work" piece choreographed by Tyce Diorio and performed by "
Each of the top 10 performed a solo, along with Philip (which really was a crying shame for poor Caitlin who performed in many group pieces and a Bollywood piece with dreamy cuter-than-a-puppy Jason). Philip's solo received a standing ovation and his sense of humor and sweet demeanor added so much to the show.
An alarming aspect of the show was the poor writing involved in the skits when two or three dancers came out to introduce the various dances. These people are dancers, physical beings who are incredibly talented. Not actors and comedians at an awards show who are capable of bringing an audience to tears or side-splitting laughter. Regardless of this tiny fact which took up time that could have been utilized to perform more group pieces and more duets such as Brandon and Kayla's "All I Want," it was mildly entertaining.
Kapuono stole the show when he hammed it up for the crowd with a blatantly self-indulgent and self-aware plug for SYTYCD Fitness DVDs. He was fun and funny and made light of the topic of self-endorsement in an endearing way.
A nagging moment for me that just won't let up in my mind was Jeanine's solo. I had been waiting for this moment, anticipating her turns which effortlessly and in a heavenly way slow to standing. However, Miss Mason hopped the last few turns which was a disappointment. But to let me know that she still had it, she did perform that same turn sequence PERFECTLY during the final group number "Age of Aquarius."
Overall, it was incredible to see these performers exercise their skill live. For some reason it makes it more believable when you see a dancer performing exquisitely and flawlessly live on a stage.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Contemporary Class Link!
https://secure.brooklineadulted.org/bin/catalog/getInfoForm.pl?key=20&file=BYDATE.txt
Community Education Dance Classes!
Looking for an affordable and fun way to exercise and dance in the outskirts of Boston?
Sign up for my Contemporary and Tap Classes at Newton and Brookline Adult Community Education!
https://newtoncommunityed.org/viewDesc.php?CourseNumber=D2072-01
Sign up for my Contemporary and Tap Classes at Newton and Brookline Adult Community Education!
https://newtoncommunityed.org/viewDesc.php?CourseNumber=D2072-01
Friday, August 7, 2009
Dance and Choreography Legend Dies
An icon to this day, died. Merce Cunningham, 90, died in his Manhattan home this past Sunday night. He still choreographed and dance with his company and all over NY into his very late years. To find out many more details of his long life and wondrous career of dance, read the full story at http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2009/07/28/merce_cunningham_at_90_was_transformative_force_in_20th_century_dance/
SYTYCD Results: 18 year old Miami, FL native Jeanine Mason is voted America's favorite dancer
And mine. FINALLY. FINALLY my favorite dancer in the competition, from the very first episode, from the very first dance of the season, has won. 18 year old Jeanine Mason from Miami, FL danced her way into the judge's hearts and apparently the hearts of millions of Americans who voted her as the Season 5 winner for So You Think You Can Dance. Her style is contemporary but she took on Hip Hop, all varieties of Ballroom and various other styles with flair, enthusiasm, poise, confidence and a beauty and womanly grace that is nearly incomparable. She exemplifies maturity and a sweet-humble temperament, and I think many will agree with me that she deserved to win the title.
She performed many memorable pieces including Travis Wall's first piece as a choreographer for the show and not a contestant to Jason Mraz's "If It Kills Me," a sensual and aesthetically-pleasing contemporary number with Jason. Also, every group piece she was in she always shined and stood out in a great way always giving a great deal of herself and her passion in her movement.
Her solo during Wednesday's finale was exquisite and flawless, which may have helped put her over the edge in the eyes of audience members at the Kodak Theatre and in their living rooms.
Congratulations to Jeanine, hopefully she will find herself with an endless number of dance opportunities in her bright future.
She performed many memorable pieces including Travis Wall's first piece as a choreographer for the show and not a contestant to Jason Mraz's "If It Kills Me," a sensual and aesthetically-pleasing contemporary number with Jason. Also, every group piece she was in she always shined and stood out in a great way always giving a great deal of herself and her passion in her movement.
Her solo during Wednesday's finale was exquisite and flawless, which may have helped put her over the edge in the eyes of audience members at the Kodak Theatre and in their living rooms.
Congratulations to Jeanine, hopefully she will find herself with an endless number of dance opportunities in her bright future.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)