Inside This Issue

1        Benefits of dance

1        From the editor

2        Introducing Latin Foundation

2        Let’s get personal …

2        SLG open house

3        SLG dance party

3        Dear Doctor Dance

3        New courses start 3-7 July

3        Upcoming events

3        Contacts

Benefits of dance

The more time you spend dancing, the greater the effect on your health and wellbeing.

ü  Dancing reduces stress levels

ü  Dancing burns calories and gives you a cardiovascular workout

ü  Dancing strengthens your bones and tones your muscles

ü  Dancing makes you more flexible

ü  Dancing helps you maintain your balance and coordination

ü  Dancing gives you a chance to interact with new people, build friendships and maybe even renew or start a romance.

From the editor

Dancing is not something I have done all my life but it’s certainly a very big part of my life now. I began dancing a little after turning forty, purely on a whim; I was just looking to something different. That whim has changed my life.

Dancing, I believe, has kept me very young at heart (although some may say I was a bit immature to start with!). Having been introduced to dancing a bit later than some people, things did not come so easily at first. In many instances I learnt the hard way, but it doesn’t have to be like this for you.

I have also experienced teaching that is truly inspiring and wonderful. Dancing makes me smile and teaching should do that as well.

I don’t take on the pretension of calling myself a dance master or anything like that. Dance is something that a person will never completely master as it is always changing and it continues to grow.

But I hope that I am a catalyst for my students to enjoy dancing, to change their lives for the better.

-- Ian Corbett

Introducing Latin Foundation

SLG’s Latin Foundation class will introduce you to the Latin grooves – Salsa, Gafieira Samba, Zouk and more – that are sweeping the world.

Perfect for newcomers to Latin dance, this class starts you from scratch with a series of basic steps and foundational elements to get you out on the dance floor after your very first lesson.

Each week new steps and turn patterns from the various dances will be taught and the previous week’s steps will be reviewed.

You’ll receive expert tuition and friendly encouragement, all in a relaxed and fun environment.

By the end of this seven-week course, you will be ready to advance into the dance style of your choice. You’ll never turn down a dance invitation again!

Let’s get personal …

Partner dancing is a full-contact sport, which means your dance partner will be up close and personal and you need to make sure that this is a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all.

Now let’s get really personal. Your yummy garlic or chili-flavoured lunch might have tasted great a few hours ago but it could be lingering on your breath. Or perhaps you had a refreshing beer or wine after work? You may have showered this morning, but that could be 12 hours ago by the time your dance class begins.

So take a bit of the friendly advice from dance professionals:

ü  Consider a deodorant touch-up

ü  Try a change of shirt or top

ü  Take time for a quick brushing of the dentals

ü  Use a mouth wash or pop in a mint.

Now have lots of fun dancing …

Dear Doctor Dance

Question: A lot of times when I dance with a new partner for the first time things don’t go so well.  It feels difficult and I tend to stumble though the first few steps. This really is shattering my confidence. What can I do?

Answer: Take few moments to get connected with your partner. Make sure that you have a good embrace and then just start moving your weight on the spot – just a little from side to side. Make sure that you are moving your weight together as one. Take long as you need to adjust your embrace so that you are comfortably secure. Now take a little time to hear the music. Listen for the count and then ease into dance. Keep your steps simple at first. Dancing is bit like a conversation – start with “hello, how you are?” and get to the meaning of life a bit later on.

Question: I am starting classes with SLG on the 3^rd July what should I wear.

Answer: Wear clothes that you feel good in and that also give you room to move. You don’t want to feel constrained. For shoes, comfort and stability are the main things. So wear good fitting shoes that are held securely on your foot, with little or even no heel to start. Then get set to have some fun.

New SLG courses start 3 - 7 July

The Dance Works: 19 Burke Street, Woolloongabba   

Marymac Community Centre, 616 Ipswich Road, Annerley

Upcoming events

SLG open house                              Jun 28

SLG dance party                             July 01

SLG dance courses begin               July 03

Free SLG practice session                July 14

SLG dance party                             July 29

Free SLG practice session                Aug 11

Contacts

Website
www.smoothlatingroove.com.au

E-mail
info@smoothlatingroove.com.au

Phone
Ian Corbett:  07 3848 2001 or 0438 461 577