Welcome to the 2010-11 season at Dance Tech!
The first week of classes are always a little chaotic, but we are excited to see everyone and meet the new students. Dancing, cheer leading, and tumbling is good for your health, coordination, grace and confidence; for adults and kids. The other benefits is it gives kids something fun to do with their time, and helps them stay away from unhealthy addictions such as video games, television, drug use, etc. That is why at Dance Tech we love dance!

Parking at Dance Tech–
Please remember to leave the handicapped parking spaces open for those customers who possess a “Handicapped” permit. Also, avoid parking behind other vehicles, and avoid parking in the area that connects to the other side of the parking lot, thus blocking the way to get out. Always be cautious and watch for children being picked up or dropped off.

New Incentives and Classes–
Word-of-mouth is our best form of advertising, so we want to give you an incentive to help us get students in our low enrollment classes. For any new student who registers for a class and identifies you as the referral, DT will credit your account $15. There is no limit. To make it easier to convince people to register, tell them we will give them $5 off their registration fee when they write down your name as their referral. Classes that need more students are Toddler C & A (ages 2-3) at 10:00 AM & Noon; JBT-B & C (ages 3-4) at 3:45 PM and 9:15 AM; JBT-1 & 3 (ages 4-5) at 9:15 AM & 12:30 & 5:00 PM; Beg. Clogging (ages 6-11) at 4:45 PM; Cheerleading (ages 5-14); Combo Tech I (ages 7-8) 6:30-7:30 PM; Pre-Team B (ages 6-7) 6:30-7:30 PM; Hip Hop III (ages 11-13) 4:30-5:30 PM & Boy’s Hip Hop II (ages 9-12) 5:30 PM; Youth & Teen Tap; and any of the Adult classes. Tell your friends!
New class this year for adults is our Ultra Turbo 90. Beginning September 13 at 6:00 AM fitness specialist Brooke Floyd will help you reach your fitness goals in 90 days. Whether you want to lose weight or bulk up, dedication to this intense workout program will give you results. Stop in at the desk to sign up for the class. If you have a child enrolled in a class at Dance Tech you will receive $8 off the monthly fee.

Zumba is on hold, but will start up again – soon. With that, several Dance Tech Instructors will be Zumba certified by Oct. 2nd, so you will be able to join the Zumba party on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 PM. Also watch for more days and times we will adding!

Important Dates reminder:
September 3: 1st payment of costume fees for competing teams and company due
September 6: Labor Day – Dance Tech closed – no classes
October 1: All Toddler, JBT, Pre-Team, Combo Tech, Hip Hop & Cheer costume fees due
November 5: 2nd payment costume fees for competing teams and company due
November 17: Festival of Trees – performances for Toddlers, JBT, Pre-Team & Clogging classes

As part of a celebration for National Dance Day, TDC is offering a Master Class for students ages 12 to adult Saturday, July 31 from 2-4 p.m. at Dance Tech Studio. All dancers from Intermediate to Advanced levels are welcome to attend. Registration is not required, but a passion for dance is. The class will be taught by the artistic directors of The Dance Collaborative Dance Company and will focus on contemporary and modern styles of dance. There will be a $5 fee for the master class. For further information, please visit http://dancecollaborative.blogspot.com/.

Dance Tech is incredibly proud of these dancers and for all of their hard work last spring.

We can’t wait for the fall season to begin and the next wave of talent coming into the studio.

Aloha!

Dance Tech will be performing at the 3rd Annual Biolife Luau during Ammon Days on Saturday, Aug. 7.

The luau will be held at McCowin Park in Ammon from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event will have games, breakfast, lunch and dinner, entertainment, vendor booths, and fun kids activities. The best part? It’s all free.

Members of Dance Tech‘s competitive team will be performing at 7 p.m. on the main stage, so come watch the best dancers in the area at a fun family event. Our favorite Polynesian dancer, Sylvia Belford will be performing her stunning solo, and the crowd pleasing boys hip hop team will also take the stage. Families will definitely want to stick around to watch the Polynesian Flame Dancing right after DT performs.

Dance Tech will also have a booth adjacent to the stage, so stop by and say hello, and pick up some registration information for the next school year.

A hui hou!

Dancers from all over the region will be arriving Friday, March 12 to compete in one of the top dance competitions in Idaho. The event will be help at Bonneville High School, with hundreds of talented dancers expected to perform. Last year's Technical Dreams competition made headlines when famous dancers like 'Ro' from the hit television show 'SYTYCD' presented a surprise performance for the crowds. Event organizers anticipate that this year will also have surprise dancers there to perform for the audiences.... you won't want to miss this!!! Plus, Dance Tech's own competing teams will be there to dance, as will many of the classes from the studio. Be sure to watch for the colorful crowd-pleaser 'Bollywood' number. The two-day event also showcases some of the finest talent in the western U.S., experienced judges, photogenic competition, and a dance wear store. There will also be concessions and the event also contributes a portion of the proceeds to non-profit organizations. If you are a dance fan, the Technical Dreams dance competition has a little something for everyone. It's a great way to make new friends in the dance world, check out some new choreography and take in some amazing performances.

The event is sponsored by Dance Tech. Soloists, duets and trios will compete Friday, March 12. The team competitions will be Saturday, March 14.

For more information, contact Dance Tech at info@dancetechstudio.com. 525.3229

Best of luck to all the dancers!

Dancers are Hot

Being a dancer makes you more attractive to a potential mate. According to recently released research at the University of Göttingen in Germany, men who dance well were more likely to be perceived as attractive. The study found, "that men whose dancing was rated as attractive and assertive by women were physically stronger than those whose moves were dismissed as below par." You heard it here first gentlemen, women love a man who knows how to boogie. For the complete story, read it here.

Dancers are Less Likely to Use Drugs, Suffer from Anxiety/Depression

Being a dancer requires you to be fit, mentally sharp and to pay close attention to your body. As athletes, dancers are required to be in outstanding physical condition, which may explain a recent report in American College of Sports Medicine's journal, Exercise and Science in Sports and Medicine, which indicated that being a dancer makes a child much less likely to experiment with drugs or to abuse drugs. Another benefit, the report also found that being a dancer makes you less likely to suffer from anxiety and depression, compared to non-dancers. Who knew would lead to a sense of chemical free calm.

Plies and Pirouettes lead to a Positive Outlook

It has been well-documented that the larger the social circle one has, and the more social ties developed has been associated with a greater sense of self-confidence. Dancing is an inherently social activity that offers great opportunities for friendships, connections and social bonds to develop.

Dancers are Flexible, have increased Strength, Stamina

For good health or for any athletic activity, strength, stamina and flexibility are core indicators of fitness. Many different kinds of dancing will increase each of these for a dancer. Warm-ups and stretching increase relaxation and flexibility, while an aerobic dance routine improve overall strength and stamina. Ballet is a perfect example of rigorous activity that will reshape a dancers body to become lithe, strong and beautiful.