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"Dance, when you're broken open. Dance, if you've torn the bandage off. Dance, in the middle of fighting. Dance, in your blood. Dance, when you're perfectly free." - RUMI |
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Time to love yourself! The new moon of love (Cancer) began last Saturday and is encouraging all of us to move out of our minds and into our hearts, to learn how to express truth... with love. So let's be honest, have you really made fitness and a healthy lifestyle a priority? Love yourself by taking care of yourself- doing things that will only make you live, thrive, and contribute on this planet for as long as possible. Move your body, free your spirit..come dance. |
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Dance History The history of swing dates back to the 1920's, where the black community, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop. On March 26, 1926, the Savoy Ballroom opened its doors in New York. The Savoy was an immediate success with its block-long dance floor and a raised double bandstand. Stimulated by the presence of great dancers and the best black bands, music at the Savoy was largely Swinging Jazz. One evening in 1927, following Lindbergh's flight to Paris, a local dance enthusiast named "Shorty George" Snowden was watching some of the dancing couples. A newspaper reporter asked him what dance they were doing, and it just so happened that there was a newspaper with an article about Lindbergh's flight sitting on the bench next to them. The title of the article read, "Lindy Hops The Atlantic," and George just sort of read that and said, "Lindy Hop" and the name stuck. In the mid 1930's, a bouncy six beat variant was named the Jitterbug by the band leader Cab Calloway when he introduced a tune in 1934 entitled "Jitterbug". In early 1938, Dean Collins arrived in Hollywood. He learned to dance the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Lindy and Swing in New York City and spent a lot of time in Harlem and the Savoy Ballroom. Between 1941 and 1960, Collins danced in, or helped choreograph over 100 movies which provided at least a 30 second clip of some of the best California white dancers performing Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Lindy and Swing. By the end of 1936, the Lindy was sweeping the United States. As might be expected, the first reaction of most dancing teachers to the Lindy was a chilly negative. In 1936 Philip Nutl, president of the American Society of Teachers of Dancing, expressed the opinion that swing would not last beyond the winter. In 1938 Donald Grant, president of the Dance Teachers' Business Association, said that swing music "is a degenerated form of jazz, whose devotees are the unfortunate victims of economic instability." In 1942 members of the New York Society of Teachers of Dancing were told that the jitterbug (a direct descendent of the Lindy Hop), could no longer be ignored. Its "cavortings" could be refined to suit a crowded dance floor. As the music changed between the 1920's and 1990's, (Jazz, Swing, Bop, Rock 'n' Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Disco, Country), the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Lindy, and Swing evolved across the U.S. with many regional styles. The late 1940's brought forth many dances that evolved from Rhythm & Blues music: the Houston Push and Dallas whip (Texas), the Imperial Swing (St. Louis), the D.C. Hand Dancing (Washington), and the Carolina Shag (Carolinas and Norfolk) were just a few. In the 1990's, dancers over 60 years of age still moving their Lindy Hoppin', Jitterbuggin', Swingin', and Shaggin' feet. Excerpt from an article by Lori Heikkila. |
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SWING WORKSHOP SPECIAL! Sign up now for the 4 week Swing Workshop starting this Friday the 20th at 6:30 PM and you will receive a super huge discount- Two for the price of One! That's right, find a partner and register both of you for the price of ONE- that is $60/couple and now only $40/single! Explore the various styles of swing and learn great routines to get even the shyest wallflower on the dance floor. Chris H. will demonstrate the simple mechanics of dancing as a couple and get you tapping your toes to the beat. So throw on your sneakers and come learn this fun and versatile dance! Four consecutive weeks starting Friday July 20th at 6:30 PM. |
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Ashley is Back to Guest Teach! Ashley Marriott is back to guest teach the 80's Dance Party classes next week (Monday 7/23 6:30 PM and Thursday 7/26 6:00 PM) while Laura goes out of town to get married! If you have never danced with Ashley before now is the time to try her- you will love her upbeat personality and fun easy to learn dance moves and core workouts! Ashley is a long time instructor and friend of Heartbeat House. She previously taught Burn 'n Firm and Cardio Dance before she had to take a hiatus to focus on her Burn 'n Firm Infomercial! She designs fun, effective cardio dance workouts that she has taught all over the world. She can be seen in numerous workout DVDs, Fit TV, and hosting various informercials including "On The Ball", and most recently "Burn 'n Firm" (her trademark workout). Her certifications include; Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Active Older Adults, Core Muscle Stability, Kick Boxing, Get Real Weight Management, and GTS. |
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Gentle Yoga with Gong Meditation ($7) Come join Patrick in a Kundalini-based Community Yoga Class with Gong Meditation every Sunday morning starting July 22nd. Only $7!. There is no better way to start off your Sunday then with a soothing gentle practice that will clear and lift your energy, help you develop sensitivity and positive projections and Invite clarity, strength, and peace into your life. Finishing with a Gong Meditation- the sound of the gong will completely refresh you with its intense sound vibrations that literally cancels out all other sounds including your thought waves. This is an amazing experience! Patrick Lacho is an IKYTA Certified Kundalini Yoga instructor. As a West Point graduate and Army Officer, Patrick was trained in all aspects of general physical fitness as well as organized team sports and various martial arts. After a mountain biking injury, unable to do resistance training or run long distances, Patrick found yoga as a fitness alternative. Having practiced many of the different schools of yoga, over the last several years, he has come to love and teach Kundalini Yoga with a passion. He's studied extensively across the country and with Master Teachers such as Harijiwan and Gurmukh at The Goldenbridge Yoga Center in Hollywood. Patrick will be subbing the Wednesday night (7/11) Community Yoga at 8:30 PM. Come check it out! |
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Schedule Updates CANCELLATIONS: SUBS: NEW CLASSES and upcoming WORKSHOPS |
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Volunteer Program Want to dance.... but low on funds? Come help us out at Heartbeat House in exchange for FREE dance classes. Every 4 hours you work, you will receive a 4 class card. Email us with your availability! |
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Promotions SPREAD THE WORD AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PROMOTIONS NOW! New Student Promotion: Birthday Promotion: Referral Program: |
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Dance Shows to See Don't miss Hysterica Dance Co. at the Ford Theatre Friday Aug. 3rd at 8:30 PM with the critically acclaimed choreographers and artistic directors, Kitty McNamee and Ryan Heffington. Enjoy a fresh, edgy, theatrical perspective on dance... |
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CONTEMPORARY CORNER Every week in Contemporary Ballet (Wed. 6:30 PM), Jasmine introduces you to music from awesome indie artists that are playing around town. This week is HAZ'M: "they say if you sit in a dark corner, crouched down and drink an entire gallon of milk, you get in touch with your inner gangster. this week we dance to the king of cow juice Haz'm, LA's newest singing bling. he has no real identity and covers his face in public with wild flowers. come shake it like a palm tree or a stripper on mars, depending on how you see it. Hecuba, Haz'm and his dancers, thursday, July 12th at Bordello in downtown with Lion of Panjshir. Every thursday of the month." - jasmine This Thursday watch Jasmine perform with this group! COME TO CONTEMPORARY BALLET WITH JASMINE TODAY AT 6:30 PM! |
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