Lose 12 in 2012

 

Hi Everyone! I am sure you had a great Christmas - New Year Holiday period. I did and "boy" am I paying for all the good food, company and fine wine that I had. It is a shame when your favorite pair of Hugo Boss pants don't fit anymore. Thank heavens for the Fat Jeans....

So I am inviting you to join me in attempting to lose 12 pounds in 2012. The studio is going to have a weigh in at Dance Bethesda each night, starting Monday, January 9th. Come join me in this exciting way to fight the flab and get back in some form of aerobic fitness. At the end of February we will re-weigh everyone and have prizes for those that have lost some of their Christmas pudding.

The goal is to be 12 pounds lighter by the end of April, though I am hoping to lose it quicker than that.

Conditions of this little competition are easy. You must attend 2 of our 12 in 2012 classes, designated by a *star on our class calendars and any other class during the week. Get weighed in during the first week of competition and again at the end of February. You must lose a minimum of 8 lbs to qualify for one of our first prize givings. That should be easy enough......

I will be blogging about my experience and would love to hear about yours.

What will be the hardest part for me is not eating late at night after classes/lessons, limiting myself to one full glass of wine per night - not a never emptying glass, and cutting out the potato chips and french fries. Did anyone mention Pizza.....ssshhhhh!!!!! Plus get some exercise. Looks like the dogs will get some longer walks.

As well Ladies I will be having a Dance Card up at the studio, so you can help me dance the tummy away.

See you on the dance floor.

Michael

Private Lessons or Classes? - That's a Good Question

I often get asked "Is it better to start off with private lessons or group classes?"
The answer depends on what your dancing goals are.  If you are getting married or have a function to attend, take private lessons.  You will be given one on one instruction on how to dance with confidence, technique and style so your event will be a success.

Lessons are also great if your goal is to showcase your new hobby in competition or displays.

Classes are a great way to gain confidence while learning to dance.  The pace is slower as you move through the basic steps and normally you change partners to develop your leading and following skills.  It is an inexpensive way to learn but a great social activity at the same time.

The perfect world would be to do both.  That way you learn steps in a class environment and use your lesson to hone the finer skills and styling.

A lot of my students do both and they find it the most satisfying way to twinkle their toes.

Cheers!

Michael Rye