February 1, 2009

FUN danceScape HEALTH & FITNESS SESSION: JOIN US ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd
As part of danceScape’s commitment to health and fitness through dance and other movement-based activities, we have planned a fun "Pre-Practice" Stretch & Warm-Up session on Monday, February 23rd at 8:00 p.m.

The session will be led by guest Health & Wellness Coach Anthony Cheam and danceScape Directors, Robert Tang & Beverley Cayton-Tang. This will be followed by an informal Question & Answer session where you can ask Anthony about any health and fitness-related questions, as well as independent dance practice time, with an instructor available to tutor students until 9:00 p.m.

This session is FREE for current danceScape private, semi-private, and group lesson students. (Alumni/Past Students can attend for a nominal $5.00 pp donation to danceScape's Endowment Fund organized in conjunction with the Burlington Community Foundation, and dedicated to fundraising for Breast Cancer Support Services). RSVP today by adding your name to the Sign-Up Sheet during classes, calling (905) 633-8808, or E-mailing events@dancescape.com!

NEW danceScape ALPHA “STRETCH & STRENGTHEN” PROGRAM: STARTS TUESDAY, MARCH 24th
Dance and other movement-based physical activities transform the body and mind, and provide health benefits such as reducing the effects of aging, and dealing with stress in everyday life. danceScape is launching a new “Stretch and Strengthen” program, featuring Health & Wellness Coach, Anthony Cheam. The objective is to apply traditional and new personal fitness training methods that improve stamina, balance, and core strength, enabling students to achieve dance learning goals more quickly, as well as improve overall health and fitness. The program will be limited to a maximum of 10 participants. For more information, E-mail info@dancescape.com.

ROMANTIC VALENTINE'S DAY WEDDING PROPOSAL AT danceScape!
Congratulations to Matt and Sarah-Jane who are now engaged! On Valentine's Day, Matt took Sarah-Jane out for dinner, and then surprised her with a fun dance lesson with danceScape instructor, Jessica Smyth. Jessica taught them the Rumba, a sensual dance that originated in Cuba. Shortly after their lesson, Matt requested that they be alone ... whereupon, he dropped down to one knee (he's 6 feet 11 inches tall!) and asked Sarah-Jane to marry him. With tears in her eyes, Sarah-Jane joyfully accepted. Please join us in congratulating this wonderful couple! Matt, you're an inspiration to all the other men out there!

SOLD OUT WINTER SESSIONS
danceScape's "For Absolute Beginners Only" Ballroom and Club Dancing Winter programs were SOLD OUT! Because of overwhelming response, a new 9:00 p.m. Ballroom session was added. Please mark you calendar for our next PRACTICE PARTY for all graduates, alumni, and their invited friends on Thursday, April 9th -- the last Practice Party was also SOLD OUT, so please reserve your tickets as early as possible. There will be student demonstrations, door prizes, and other fun surprises! Portion of ticket sales will go towards the danceScape Endowment Fund, in support of Breast Cancer Support services.

danceScape BUSINESS NETWORKING
If you are a current danceScape student and have your own business, please feel free to leave us with your business cards so that we can make this available to other students who may be interested in your services! We'll make available on our information table. We are also planning to introduce a new website area where we can post your company and contact information. Ask us also about opportunities to expense your Dance Learning fees! E-mail Robert Tang at business@dancescape.com

Teacher Training Program & Opportunities
Do you have a passion for dance and helping others achieve health & fitness through movement-based activities? danceScape is expanding. Find out more about our new Teacher Training Program & Opportunities. E-mail academy@dancescape.com or visit http://www.dancescape.com/training. As profiled on CBC Television's "Fortune Hunters" & "Dragons' Den".

Do you have any fun news announcements or comments to share with danceScape? E-mail info@dancescape.com or post on our Discussion forums at http://forums.dancescape.com