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Summer Edition |
August 2011 |
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~From Tango to
Two Step ~ |
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| Dear Dance Enthusiasts! |
 I hope that you are all enjoying your summer! I am please to have helped so many of you transform your dancing over the past year. There is a line from a Robert Frost poem The Road Not Taken that comes to my mind as fall approaches. "I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." Sometimes we need to take a path we have not travelled often to explore ourselves. Whether it be taking on a new hobby or activity or meeting new people, which road will you take? Maybe exploring a new direction in dance? There are special classes for women only. And you can dust off your dance shoes with two upcoming practice sessions. As a newsletter subscriber, you are also entitled to pre-registration. This means you can register for all 2011/12 groups from now until Wednesday, August 31st. Regular registration for the general public commences Tuesday, Sept. 6th. If you do not see a program to meet your needs or availability, consider private coaching or create a custom group class with your friends. Thank you for all of your support, feedback, and helping my business to grow. Due to rising costs, you will notice that there has been an increase in tuition. These classes are still very affordable in the dance market and I'm sure you'll agree, you get your moneys worth! Online payment is also now available through PayPal! Please make sure you read all of the newsletter, you'll be happy you did (hint hint)! Once again, thank you for showing up for classes, attending my dances, and spreading the word about Sabrina's Dance Instruction. I appreciate your enthusiasm!
" I come to class,.. and the time we spend together, teaching and learning is guaranteed to take me to a level which is a better one than the one I walked in on." Peter McKay |
| Dances in St. Albert | |
 Thanks to the many of you who joined Sabrina again this past Saturday, Aug. 6th at Juke Box Saturday Night - a 50's sock hop for St. Albert's Rock'n August. This annual event raises money for Diabetes Reasearch. Sabrina's Dance Instruction provided a gift basket and a free Jive lesson, before the live music of the Sensational Hot Rods kicked off the dancing. If you missed out, make sure you make it next year!
 St. Albert Community League is hosting their Halloween Dance on Saturday, October 29th at the St. Albert Community Hall (17 Perron St.). Dancing begins at 8 and goes to midnight. There will also be a free Cha Cha and Party Dance lesson, courtesy of Sabrina's Dance Instruction. Click here for details Tickets usually sell out! Contact Lynda @ 780-418-5659 or Sheena @ 780-460-9205 to get your tickets in advance. Tickets will also be on sale during my Friday, Oct. 21st group classes between 7 - 9 p.m.
The  St. Albert Community League will also be hosting a New Years Eve dance on... New Years Eve, Dec. 31st! Come dance in 2012 in style. Mark your calendars now and watch for more details in upcoming newsletters! |
| Practice Sessions this Fall |
Dust off your dancing shoes at one or both of the upcoming Practice Sessions. Need some room to practice? Forgot a move? Want to improve your lead/follow? Help with technique? These open Practice Session are instructor supervised by Sabrina Thievin to give you any assistance you need. Dance requests taken! Open to everyone and all levels of dancers. (Not an instructional class, must have had or currently taking lessons.) Only $15.75 per couples registering in advance, $21.00 at the door. Practices are held at the St. Albert United Church, #20 Green Grove Dr., St. Albert. *Thursday, August 25th from 7 - 8:30 p.m. *Friday, Sept. 16th from 7 - 8:30 "In this class we enjoyed the opportunity to practice things we knew, with Sabrina's watchful eye to give us pointers on style and technique. We have found this class to be very helpful and lots of fun." Cecil & Pam King
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| For Women Only! |
 There is no "right" way to move, there is only your way. Learn to move your body freely in ways that make you look and feel good. The Groovy Goddess will have you experiencing movement in a whole new way. Have fun and spend 3 weeks bringing out YOUR Groovy Goddess! Contact Sabrina to register. Classes begin Sept. 18th.
"This class allowed me to experience emotions I haven't explored in a really long time. It really dug down to my soul. A MUST for any woman." Chenelle M.
"What a fantastic combination. I feel so much more at home in my body and completely re-energized." Franki H.
"I am so grateful for Sabrina and Christie who chose to give this wonderful gift. Their encouraging words and extreme wisdom, knowledge and insight through this course has helped me become more self aware than I've been in a long time - if ever." Amanda B. |
| Pre-Register for Fall NOW |
Pre-registration for the 2011/12 year is officially underway. Fall group classes commence Friday, Sept. 23rd. Take advantage of your status as a newsletter subscriber and pre-register before Wednesday, Aug. 31st. When pre-registering, you must use the Promo Code FT2TS11 on your online Registration Form, to show you are a newsletter subscriber. Absolute Beginner dances offered this fall will be Jive, Tango & Merengue. The Fall theme for classes Beginner and up is Swing & Country, including Jive, Swing, Two-Step and others. Dances offered vary by levels. Register now - Classes fill quickly! Register for one or more classes and save $$. Register for a full year of classes and guarantee your spot! Public registration begins Sept. 6th. Click here for more details.
What did you enjoy most?
"The new friends I met, the ease in which the lessons are taught, the support from everyone. Really enjoy the lessons and I look forward to the next semester." Roxanne Appelt (Educational Asst./Special Needs Care Giver) |
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| Testimonials | |
"I continue to experience you as a most excellent dance instructor. Clear instruction in a variety of ways, breaking down the visual into digestive bites, having an intuitive sense of the pulse of the class."
Catherine Toole (business owner)
(Major learning experiences?)
"Leading isn't dragging your partner around the floor, but guiding them"
Megan Rennie & Will Richardson
"We are enjoying this class so much and are fondly referring to Fridays as our "date night". It is great to have this time as a couple (we've been married for 28 years) and love your humor and understanding of insecurities as new dancers." Wes & Jenny Cupido (business owners)
(Major learning experiences?) "That someone who, for more than half a lifetime, believed he had no rhythm or ability to move to music, has been shown through Sabrina's ability and diligence that this is not the case." Peter McKay (goldsmith) (Reason started dancing...?) "It started as a joke (talking wise). We decided to look into it ended up sounding fun, turns out it is! Alex Stanley (online store manager)
"In your teaching you are always emphasizing the importance of the "relationship" and this has allowed us to schedule time for ourselves. We always enjoy your classes. We're challenged to learn and improve and through your teaching methods we continue to add to what we know and practice what we already had." Nicole Stevens (Enjoy most...?) "The positive learning atmosphere. Constructive criticism delivered with a smile is a fantastic method of fostering improvement." Megan Inglis
"What a great experience, to "hang out" as a couple for a social evening. Instruction was simple, easy to follow and with a humorous twist! Much unlike those "hoity toity" dance classes I have taken before." Doreen & Andrew Slessor
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| FAQ's | |
I know practicing helps me to improve, but it's a challenge. Do you have any tips to help make it easier to do?
1) Schedule in practice time, just like your lessons. Mark it in your planner/iPhone/Blackberry. And then treat that time like you paid for it!
2) Find a space that works. Your living room, basement, deck, garage. Your fitness club, racquetball court, aerobics room(check with the front desk first!). For all you teachers out there - use your school. And when the weather is nice - tennis courts, yard, park.
3) Plan in dance opportunities. Go to dances (buy tickets/memberships so you'll go), practice sessions (2 coming up!), dinner dance outings with friends once a month. Remember to check my Ongoing Dance Events and Event Calendar.
4) Make sure you have music for all the dances that you know. Buy or make Practice CD's. Fill up your iPod/MP3 player. You can search on iTunes for dances (ie: Cha Cha, Waltz, ect..) You can also purchase Practice CD's from me on your lessons.
What is your GST number?
My GST number is 81560 4400 |
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NEW! - Online Payment |
Have no fear - PayPal is here! New to Sabrina's Dance Instruction, you can now Register AND PAY online! Simply fill out the Registration page as usual. Then select the Pay Online page and voila! Payment by cheque or cash is still available. Details are available on the Registration and Online Payment pages. As this is a new process for me, please be patient with me and I welcome any feedback. Please also note - While payment must be received for a registration to be complete, Payment Online does not guarantee that your registration is confirmed. You must receive a Confirmation letter, from Sabrina's Dance Instruction, which will contain all your class details and confirm your spot in the class of your choice. |
| One on One Coaching |
 Whether you want to knock the rust off, have a wedding or special event coming up, or just can't stop dancing, take private coaching! You pick what you want to work on. You can use it to work on partnership or freestyle dancing. You can even share lessons with your friends through semi-private coaching. Or create your own customized group class with three or more of your favorite couples! Note: Lessons are now available in St. Albert on Tuesdays AND Sundays. To find out more, contact Sabrina. Gift certificates are also available. A couple of my former students won a contest through the Edmonton Journal for the best Wedding Dance memory. Click here to read the Journal article about making memorable Wedding Dances. Congrats Ryan & Chelsea! "Thank you for your help and suggestions with our first dance. It turned out beautifully. We had compliments that it was the "best first dance people have seen" Thank you." Sherri & Ben Dickon |
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Thanks to those of you who read my newsletter all the way through. As a reward:
**If you are the first person/couple who can name both dances that I will be teaching at the St. Albert Community Halloween dance, you will win a special prize pack from Sabrina's Dance Instruction. You must pre-register for a program before August 14th to qualify!
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Know without a doubt that you are amazing and beautiful just as you are - no changes required. Take in a full day of discovery and fun 
