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March 21, 2013
March 21, 2013
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Giveaway – Win Latin Dance Classes for You & Baby
Get ready to dance salsa, merengue, & bachata together!
By: Erin L. ~ Dance Instructor
With a family tree full of dancers, I grew up knowing that I needed dance in my life. It wasn’t until my late twenties, though, that I found my place in the dance world: Latin was “It” for me! When I found myself moving to Dallas, I wasted no time; I jumped into the lively salsa scene there by taking classes, joining a performance group, and teaching with my partner.
While I was busy fulfilling my dance dreams, I was simultaneously dreaming of the family I hoped I would one day have. My wish was to be living near my parents and relatives in New Orleans, to start a family with my Mr. Right, to be active in the community, and of course, to keep dance a part of our lives, always. I feel very fortunate that the most important of those puzzle pieces are already in place – I live here now, along with my amazing husband and two-year-old son!
We dance plenty at home, but now I’m ready to take it out of the living room and share the fun with others. So, I’m starting a class to introduce toddlers and their parents to the music and dances I love the most: salsa, bachata, and merengue. The toddlers will love moving to the captivating beats; plus, they’ll gain physical confidence and get practice with balance and rhythm. Meanwhile, the parents will get to enjoy a dance class without having to hire a babysitter!
I’m lucky to have the family support that I do, but still, I’ve been surprised at how difficult it is to fit any “me” time around raising a toddler. I know I’m not alone: most parents seem to feel starved of time to make social connections, explore new hobbies, and exercise. In creating a Latin dance class that serves both toddlers and parents, I hope to meet some of those needs, as well as to provide a fun and healthy activity for our little ones. Last but not least, I want to bring dance to more families’ lives because I find that it’s an incredible way to connect with our children and with others in the community.
Dance Class Details
Date: Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1
Location: Crescent Lotus Dance Studio, 3143 Calhoun Street, NOLA 70116.
Time: Ages 18 months - 2 years 9:30 – 10:05 am:
Ages 2 - 3 years 10:20 – 10:55 am:
Cost: $50 per child (one or two parents may attend with child).
For further information or to register for the class, please contact me at [email protected].
For further information or to register for the class, please contact me at [email protected].
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Want to win a session of Latin Dance Classes for you and your toddler? Here's how to enter:
1) Make sure you are signed up to receive New Orleans Macaroni Kid's weekly e-newsletter in your inbox.
2) Make sure you LIKE US on Facebook.
3) Leave a comment below telling us your favorite latin dance.
Deadline to enter is Monday, March 25 at 3PM. Winner will be picked and notified Monday, March 25 and must respond that night by 10PM or another winner will be picked.
Deadline to enter is Monday, March 25 at 3PM. Winner will be picked and notified Monday, March 25 and must respond that night by 10PM or another winner will be picked.
Comments
1) Karla said:
My Lil Sophie sure likes to boogie ... her favorite is Merengue :) She knows how to shake it !!!!!
2) Simone said:
I attempt to salsa. Plenty of room for improvement.
3) Nicole F said:
We TRY to salsa. It's pretty funny.
4) Hilda Fattah said:
Listos para bailar!
5) Natalya said:
I'm a dancer myself and would like my son to learn how to dance too!
6) Wendy smith said:
Every evening we put on music & have a "danceparty". Would b nice to learn some technique!
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