Resolve to have more fun in 2011!

For this new year, I have been contemplating possible resolutions to make.  It is easy to get swept up in the excitement of a fresh start and a chance to change, but I can just see myself running out of steam after a couple of weeks.  I'm sure many of you can relate, so I won't make this a post about how we are all going to get so fit and only eat a certain way and generally never do anything that is bad for us.  Instead, my resolution this year is to have more fun in 2011.  Yes, that's right, MORE fun!  To be honest, it might be really difficult to achieve this goal because it is so easy to get bogged down in the daily grind and put off the "frivolous" activities.  Nonetheless, I will persevere!  I encourage you to join me in this endeavor.

(Shameless advertising time)  If you find dancing fun, then kick start your resolution by signing up for a class or two.  We have a bunch of new classes starting January 10th and I super excited about taking as many of them as I can. From bellydance to zumba, you'll find a class that is sure to put a spring into your step!

Feel free to share your own resolutions or goals for the new year here.  I'd love to hear about them and maybe get some ideas.

My arms are sore!

Yesterday morning, we hosted a free Zumba and a free Pilates class at WIM with our new instructor Marla.  Let me tell you, it was tough but so much fun!  Marla had abundant energy that made both classes seem easy, but we all were working up a serious sweat.  The Zumba class was so much fun; I will definitely be taking it in January and you should too!  The Pilates class was very challenging for me since I am a weakling when it comes to muscle strength (especially my arms!).  Despite the challenge it presented, I felt invigorated and energized after the class.  I am sorry if you missed these free classes because they were great!  Come to the grand opening in January and try them out again for free.  If you register for class while at the event you'll recieve a 10% discount on classes!

Featured Class of the Week: Tribal Bellydance Level 1

Hello! It is time for another installment of our featured class of the week. This week's featured class is Tribal Bellydance Level 1 taught by Sashi and assisted by Nandana. Our most popular class so far, Tribal Level 1 introduced students to the world of tribal bellydance and tribal improvisation. Students keep coming back to this class because of Sashi's well-stuctured and encouraging teaching style. I attended their class last week and it was obvious that everyone was enjoying themselves and appreciated the clear instruction. Whether you are brand new to bellydance, looking for a refresher on basic tribal improv, or a cabaret dancer looking to add some tribal into your routine, Tribal Level 1 is the class for you!

Featured Class of the Week: Children's Bellydance

This week's featured class is actually a couple of classes that focus on bellydance instruction for kids.  Our amazing instuctor Shaiya teaches Children's Bellydance Level 1 and Level 2, as well as Mother-Daughter Bellydance.  Shaiya's warm and energetic teaching style creates a fun and inviting environment for both kids and adults.  Students will work on learning a whole vocabulary of bellydance moves and will have the opportunity to perform as part of Happy Hips, the triangle's only (and totally awesome!) children's bellydance troupe.  All three classes are held back to back on Sundays; Level 1 is 3:45-4:45, Level 2 is 4:45-5:45, and Mother-Daughter is 5:45-6:45.  Anyone who has kids interested in dance should definitely check these classes out because it is never too soon to start bellydancing!  Sign up for the January session today!