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Fall Edition |
October 2011 |
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~From Tango to
Two Step ~ |
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| Dear Dance Enthusiasts! |
 Add some additional excitement to your fall. Enjoy October with the womens only With a Swing in Your Hips and a Smile on Your Lips on the 22nd and dress up on the 29th for the St. Albert Halloween dance - nearly sold out! Get some Practice Sessions in in November and December to make use of your lessons and be ready for all those upcoming Christmas and New Years dances. Yes -Christmas time is nearly upon us and with it the hustle and bustle of the season. Get inspired and give the gift of dance this year! Group classes are already filling up for the Winter and Spring semesters - don't miss out! Private lessons also make a great gift for the newlyweds and new parents, never mind the empty nesters. Seriously, single or married, old or young, new or experienced dancers, everyone can enjoy the benefits of dance. Online payment is available now through PayPal! 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!
Please note: The studio will be closed Friday, Oct. 14 - Friday, Oct. 21st. Registration is still available online during this time.
" 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 |
| MORE 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. *Sunday, November 6th from 2 - 3:30 p.m. *Friday, December 2nd 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! |
"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.
 Due to popular demand, I am offering more Groovy Goddess this fall. 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 are Sunday, Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4 from 2:30 - 4 pm. **Register by Nov. 8th and bring a friend for half price! Makes a great Christmas gift and what a way to take a break from Christmas shopping! No dance experience required.
"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.
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| Dances in St. Albert | |
 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. Less than 50 tickets left! Members $13, non-members $15 (incl. membership). Contact Sheena @ 780-460-9205 or e-mail to get your tickets in advance. You can pick up and pay for your reserved tickets or purchase any remaining tickets 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! |
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| Testimonials | |
(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)
"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
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| FAQ's | |
Music - where do I find it, identify the type of dance, use it best for practicing?
You can find it at the Library, in your own music collection, on iTunes, or in music stores and specialty dance businesses. If you purchase/find specialty ballroom/Latin Cd's, they will tell you what dance it is right on the CD. Specialty Practice Cd's will have a variety of dances on them and make it easy to just play and practice, without having to constantly be changing albums. You can purchase these Cd's though Sabrina's Dance Instruction, a local company called Disctribution @ 780-455-1670, and some are also available on iTunes.
On iTunes you can also type in the type of music you are looking for (ie: Cha Cha, Waltz, ect..) and you will get a list of songs and albums. If you recognize some of the songs, you can also look up that same song and find it by different artists too. Then you can buy it, find it in your own collection, or do a search at your local library.
As for practicing, you can play it on your stereo, or, my favorite, play it on your iPod/MP3 player - and the MAN has the headphones - really helps improve lead and follow! Remember, the man follows the music, the woman follows the man! |
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| Winter & Spring Groups filling up! |
 Thanks to the many of you who took advantage of pre-registration and discounts, many of my classes for Winter and Spring are half full! Absolute Beginner dances offered this Winter will be Rumba, Foxtrot, and Swing. The Winter theme for classes Beginner and up is Ballroom, including Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot and others. Dances offered vary by levels. Register now - Classes filling quickly! Click here for more details. Makes a great Christmas gift! 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) |
| Private 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. "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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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. |
| Dance Movies |
 I am often asked to recommend dance movies. Here are some of my favorite DVDs - maybe they'll find there way under your tree? Shall We Dance (Japanese original and Richard Gere/Jennifer Lopez remake)
Top Hat (or any Fred Astaire movie!)
Dirty Dancing (always a classic)
Take the Lead (mmmm & with Antonio Banderas!!)
Strictly Dancing (Australian black humour - unusual but enjoyable)
Dance With Me (cheesy script but GREAT dancing - lots of top ballroom dancers!)
Out to Sea (Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon play dance hosts on a cruise ship)
Swing Kids (during the WWII Swing dance was the German youths rebellion)
Salsa (again another cheesy '80's script, but great dancing!)
In Theatres - another one of my favorite movies has been redone - Footloose - starring one of my favorite dancers, Julianne Hough from TV's Dancing With the Stars and the movie Burlesque. Opens Oct. 15th. |
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To you and yours, all the best of the holiday season. May you rejoice in all the blessings to be found in your life and create more in the lives of others.
Sincerely, |
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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 
