For ten consecutive years, I was a dancer at Legein Dance Academy of Performing Arts, in Coventry, RI. When I graduated high school, I ceased dancing there to focus on my studies at the University of Rhode Island, but I have participated in the 'alumni' dance ever since. This is a dance in which all the graduates come together and create a dance to be in the recital. This year the theme of the recital is the 60's!!
Our recital will take place in a new location in Cranston, detailed information will be posted soon. It will take place on June 26th and I'm very excited to once again be a part of this amazing process with the fun people that I consider family.
You can check out the LDA website: www.legeindance.com to find out how to become a part of this fun studio. There's descriptions of the classes and the staff and alumni. There's a few pictures and also a description of the Christmas show which took place this past December.
Check out the site and support the dance studio that is so close to my heart!!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
The Swingin' 88's
According to the Swingin' 88's website, "The Swingin' 88's are a group of people that met 11 years ago while having fun dancing; formed for a common purpose: to keep "Swing" alive in southern New England and to have fun! They started with 8 members and now have 25+ members." They will celebrate their eleventh anniversary on May 29, 2010, at the Brightridge Club in East Providence, RI. They gaurentee good food, music, and company!
Check out their site for a schedule of classes, calendar of events, gallery of pictures and see what's new!!
Check out their site for a schedule of classes, calendar of events, gallery of pictures and see what's new!!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
RI USA Dance
The Rhode Island Chapter of the USA Dance organization will be holding an event named "Dancing with the Stars of Mentoring" on Thursday April 29th. Each 'star of mentoring' will be trained by professional coaches to compete with each other as a fundraising event. The event will be held at Rhodes on Pawtuxet at One Rhodes Place in Cranston, RI, from 5:30pm until 9pm.
The Rhode Island USA Dance Facebook page states that they are a "non-profit organization devoted to the promotion and support of ballroom dancing in the Rhode Island community. We encourage people of all ages and skill levels to participate in Ballroom Dancing whether it be for health, social, or competitive purposes. We also try to provide resources to encourage people to start dancing and answer many of the questions they may have along the way." Their facebook page even posts a video from the Outdoor "Adopt a Doctor" Fundraiser which I've mentioned a few posts ago!
The Rhode Island USA Dance Facebook page states that they are a "non-profit organization devoted to the promotion and support of ballroom dancing in the Rhode Island community. We encourage people of all ages and skill levels to participate in Ballroom Dancing whether it be for health, social, or competitive purposes. We also try to provide resources to encourage people to start dancing and answer many of the questions they may have along the way." Their facebook page even posts a video from the Outdoor "Adopt a Doctor" Fundraiser which I've mentioned a few posts ago!
Dance Classes at the Towers
Dance classes are being offered at The Towers in Naragansett every Wednesday from Jan. 13, 2010 until Dec. 29th, 2010!! The historic towers on 35 Ocean Rd will be holding dance classes every Wednesday from 6 to 10pm for the remainder of the year. Ballroom, Salsa, Tango, and Latin will be offered to anyone interested, regardless of dance experience. Twelve dollars for one class or twenty dollars for two or more classes. These classes would be a great way to bond with some friends and have some fun!
For more information, you can call 401-782-2597.
Fusionworks Dance Company
Fusionworks Dance Academy is a dance school founded by Artistic Director Deb Meunier in 1978. The school has two different locations: one in East Greenwich and one in Lincoln. The staff of Fusionworks have college degrees in dance education or are professional dancers. They offer classes including Creative Movement (for young children), Pre Ballet or Modern, Ballet and Modern for Level I and II, and Advanced/Professional. Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop are also offered. Fusionworks' philosophy dictates that dancing can enhance everyone's lives. Their website states that "the dance studio is a classroom for the larger lessons of life: self-knowledge, respect, discipline, humility and most of all, kindness and compassion. Our instructors have very high expectations but pursue these expectations warm-heartedly."
Fusionworks has a couple of upcoming performances that anyone is welcome to come see. The first is called "Locally Grown" and is being held on the Carriage House Stage which is located at 7 Duncan Ave, Providence RI. The dates of the performances are as follows:
May 1 @ 2:00pm and 8:00pm
May 2 @ 2:00pm
May 8 @ 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Tickets can be aquired through 401-946-0607. The tickets are $25 for general public and $20 for senior citizens and college students.
Fusionworks will also be holding a "Spring Fling" at the Botanical Garden in Roger Williams Park. It will take place June 3rd from 6 to 10pm. More information will be posted on the website soon!
Fusionworks has a couple of upcoming performances that anyone is welcome to come see. The first is called "Locally Grown" and is being held on the Carriage House Stage which is located at 7 Duncan Ave, Providence RI. The dates of the performances are as follows:
May 1 @ 2:00pm and 8:00pm
May 2 @ 2:00pm
May 8 @ 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Tickets can be aquired through 401-946-0607. The tickets are $25 for general public and $20 for senior citizens and college students.
Fusionworks will also be holding a "Spring Fling" at the Botanical Garden in Roger Williams Park. It will take place June 3rd from 6 to 10pm. More information will be posted on the website soon!
Belly Dancing
Belly Dancing has recently become a more popular form of dance. This Middle Eastern form of dance is actually an excellent form of exercise! One particular Belly Dancing Studio, Kanina's Belly Dance, describes the classes to be "a robust workout that firms the body and soothes the soul." Belly dancing is a creative and fun way to improve your posture, stamina, coordination, and flexibility.
Kanina's Belly Dance is taught at three different locations:
Aspiring Dreamz Performing Arts Center
5601 Post Road
East Greenwich, RI
Jean DeLuca Dance Studio
10 Charles Street
Wakefield, RI
Bayside School of Dance (Formerly Belle's School of Dance)
368 Waterman Avenue
East Providence, RI
A list of the classes can be found at her webpage: Belly Dance Instruction by Kanina.
Make sure you check out the website if you are looking for a new and fun way to work out. The Middle Eastern dance is exotic and exciting, and people all ages love it. My mother actually took some belly dancing classes (not from Kanina) and she told me she was surprised at how sore she was the next day! She absolutely loved it and continued to go to classes and have fun exercising.
Kanina's Belly Dance is taught at three different locations:
Aspiring Dreamz Performing Arts Center
5601 Post Road
East Greenwich, RI
Jean DeLuca Dance Studio
10 Charles Street
Wakefield, RI
Bayside School of Dance (Formerly Belle's School of Dance)
368 Waterman Avenue
East Providence, RI
A list of the classes can be found at her webpage: Belly Dance Instruction by Kanina.
Make sure you check out the website if you are looking for a new and fun way to work out. The Middle Eastern dance is exotic and exciting, and people all ages love it. My mother actually took some belly dancing classes (not from Kanina) and she told me she was surprised at how sore she was the next day! She absolutely loved it and continued to go to classes and have fun exercising.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Outdoor Dance Fundraiser
There are so many different types of dance, welcome for anyone to embrace. One style of dance that has become more popular recently is Bollywood. This type of dance is primarily modeled by Indian dance. You might recognize Bollywood from the movie "Slumdog Millionaire."
When browsing Projo.com I came across an article titled "Outdoor Dance Workout puts the 'Fun' in Fundraiser." I was immediately drawn in and had to read it. Come to find out, supporters and fundraisers of the Adopt a Doctor organization gathered at the Roger Williams National Memorial Saturday, April 3rd. Twenty-three people attended and each paid three dollars to participate in the popular dance routine from the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire."
The fundraisers posted the video to YouTube afterwards hoping that the video would raise thousands of dollars for underpaid doctors in Africa.
President and founder of the Adopt a Doctor organization says, "We're trying to save lives and give people a new beginning." He also says that in Sierra Leone and Liberia, physicians make as little as $1,500 a year. The Providence based Adopt a Doctor helps pay the salaries of 18 doctors in Africa, but some 4,000 need financial assistance.
I love how dance can help raise money for such amazing causes. Dance is fun for everyone and it's such an inspiring way to try to raise money. I would love to see more of these types of fundraisers!
When browsing Projo.com I came across an article titled "Outdoor Dance Workout puts the 'Fun' in Fundraiser." I was immediately drawn in and had to read it. Come to find out, supporters and fundraisers of the Adopt a Doctor organization gathered at the Roger Williams National Memorial Saturday, April 3rd. Twenty-three people attended and each paid three dollars to participate in the popular dance routine from the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire."
The fundraisers posted the video to YouTube afterwards hoping that the video would raise thousands of dollars for underpaid doctors in Africa.
President and founder of the Adopt a Doctor organization says, "We're trying to save lives and give people a new beginning." He also says that in Sierra Leone and Liberia, physicians make as little as $1,500 a year. The Providence based Adopt a Doctor helps pay the salaries of 18 doctors in Africa, but some 4,000 need financial assistance.
I love how dance can help raise money for such amazing causes. Dance is fun for everyone and it's such an inspiring way to try to raise money. I would love to see more of these types of fundraisers!
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