Newsletter March 2006
Carnaval 2006 – Rio de Janeiro
Pictures and Videos
The ‘real’ carnaval has just showed its colours in Rio de Janeiro, during the weekend of the 25th & 26th February with the finals show cased on Ash Wednesday, 1st March.
To check out all the details and to see some amazing photos go to the link below.
http://carnaval2006.terra.com.br/riodejaneiro/index.html
Rio Carnaval then go to fotos or videos
Salsa Rueda Continues on Sundays
Only $5.00 !!!!!
Great News! Rueda will continue on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays of each month. Keep the 12th, 19th & 26th March marked in your diaries.
With a slightly different format, classes will still be starting from 6:00pm with the first hour covering Foundation, then next 45 minutes are on Intermediate moves and then a final half hour on more advanced moves, making a finish time of around 8:15pm. This is a great way to meet new people while enjoying the fun and laughter of Salsa Rueda.
Here are some of the moves that we have covered in the last four weeks.
El Centro / Dile que no / Guapea /Rompela / Dame / Dame dos / Dos con dos / Enchufa / Enchufa Doble /
Enchufa al medio / Castigala /Abrazame / Pelota / Pelota dos / Adios/ Siete / Vacilala / Candado / Muevete /
Trienta tres / Rosa / Setenta / Besito / Sombrero / Balsero / Sambuca
“I have really enjoyed getting back into teaching Rueda again. Thank you to all who have shared the Rueda fun with me at Bulimba and I look forward to seeing you all on the 12th March.” Ian
Carbohydrates are often wrongly feared and considered fattening. But the most important factor in weight control is balancing the energy consumed (kilojoules) with the energy burnt. Remember, to maintain your current weight, energy in must equal energy out!
Gram for gram fat contains twice the energy of carbohydrate and protein. If you are trying to reduce the body fat levels, keep fat intake to a minimum. Fat stores (even on lean people) will not run out rapidly. In comparison, carbohydrate stores are limited and if these drop too low we become tired. Feeling energetic at work and during exercise relies on a regular intake of carbohydrate foods to maintain stamina
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Food for Dance – Carbohydrates Continued
If you don’t include enough carbohydrates in your diet you may experience:
« Fatigue due to low blood glucose levels
« Inadequate intake of vitamins and minerals found in fruit, vegetables and grain foods
« Low fibre intake, which may affect bowel health
« Headaches and ‘bad’ breath due to the breakdown products of fats (called ketones)
« Metabolic abnormalities, especially in electrolyte or body salt levels which control nerve and heart function
Carbohydrates and the Glycemic Index
Not all carbohydrate foods are created equal, in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. Choosing low GI carbs - the ones that produce only small fluctuations in our blood glucose and insulin levels - is the secret to long-term health reducing your risk of heart disease and diabetes and is the key to sustainable weight loss.
Why is the GI important?
When our blood glucose levels are stable we have plenty of readily available fuel for the brain and muscles.
- If our blood glucose levels get too low (hypoglycemia) we can feel tired, dizzy and generally unwell.
- If blood glucose levels rise too quickly this may be followed by a rapid drop.
Include low glycemic index foods in meals and snacks to slow the release of glucose into the bloodstream.
Energy to Dance
A low glycemic index meal/snack a few hours before exercise can help maintain energy levels for a more enjoyable dance session. High GI foods or fluids provide a rapid source of energy during exercise but the benefits may be short lived.
For more details on the GI rating of foods go to this link:
Comments in this newsletter are of a general nature only and are not intended to be relied upon, nor as a substitute, for specific professional advice. No responsibility can be accepted by Smooth Latin Groove for loss occasioned to any person doing anything as a result of any material in this newsletter. Information for this article is from the Active for Life website at: http://www.activeforlife.com.au
FOR YOUR FEET
I received this update from Tropical NY.
Tropical NY introduces TANKAA, dance shoes designed for comfort and durability. TANKAA is a premium dance shoe which has the same quality level as top European brands.
TANKAA is made of premium materials. You can be guaranteed to enjoy beautiful design by shoe designers.
* Remember good and comfortable shoes can help you improve your dance skills *
It is important to have good dance shoes to support your confidence. TANKAA offers a special discount for Tropical NY friends and family network. Please click on the following URL to receive $10 off for both ladies and men shoes.
You can contact info@tankaa.com for more information about dance shoes or go to
http://www.tankaa.com/promotion/index.cfm
Enjoy dancing,
Tropical NY
Ian’s Comments: I have purchased a pair of the men’s shoes (in white) which I wore in my latest Zouk performance. They are extremely comfortable, as the upper shoe is of very soft leather and the sole is of suede. With the special offer and delivery they cost around $79 AUD and delivery was very quick!
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Fantastic SLG Offer
“Two classes for the price of One”
All Smooth Latin Groove students that enroll before the 17th March get a second class for free*
Having that extra class each week gives you that valuable extra session to really let it all sink in.
Become a confident dancer twice as fast and have twice as much fun!
Don't miss out class numbers are limited so enroll now in the next block of classes starting the week of 13th March
Conditions Apply.
NEXT DANCE PARTY
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Website: www.smoothlatingroove.com.au
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Email: smoothlatingroove@msn.com
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Class Venues: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday – The Dance Works, Woolloongabba
Wednesday – Marymac Community Centre, Annerley
Sunday – Bulimba Community Centre, Bulimba
Party Venues: Bulimba Community Centre
Cnr Stuart & Barramul Streets
Bulimba
New Courses Start: Week beginning Sunday 12th March 2006
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