Jets and Tequila

TITANIUM TEQUILA Takes Center Stage at $47 Million Jet Private Reception

by Rick Clapp

In the world of private aviation, the buzz has been on since December with the launch of Dassault’s remarkable Falcon 6X which boasts the tallest and widest cabin in the category and carries a staggering price tag of $47 million. That buzz extended to Houston recently when the French aircraft manufacturer teamed with Wing Aviation and Titanium

Tequila to present a life-sized mockup of the wide-body jet.

Titanium Tequila soared to New Heights as guests totally enjoyed their award-winning craft cocktails and noshed on hors d’oeuvres from the hotel kitchen. Falcon Jet’s regional sales director Byron Severson conducted tours of the mockup while Houston-based aircraft management and charter company Wing Aviation and the Priority 1 Aviation sales team answered private aviation related questions

It was a select gathering of some 150 highrollers, who were invited to a tequila-infused cocktail reception held in the drive between Tilman Fertitta’s Post Oak Hotel and his Post Oak Motor Cars. It was noted that the event was something of a posh “French Connection” as the display also included a Bugatti Chiron, a $3 million set of splashy wheels from the French car manufacturer.

Cohosts for this highbrow event were Post Oak Motor Cars, Wing Aviation-Galaxy FBO and Priority 1 Aviation. Key to the event was Robert Tijerina, the owner of both Titanium Tequila and Priority 1 Aviation.

When a new dancer begins at Dance Vision Studios Clear Lake, Owners Daniel and Mariel Blain explain that dancing is a marathon, not a sprint. Learning to dance takes patience. Regardless of whether you have two left feet or have been dancing for years, Dance Vision Studios has what you need to learn, grow and fulfill your dancing dreams one step at a time.

Located at 20810 Gulf Fwy., Dance Vision specializes in teaching partnership and social-style dancing, including foxtrot, two-step, polka, salsa, bachata, merengue, west coast swing, hustle, and more.

Through private, customized lessons, guests have the opportunity to learn skills faster and retain them more effectively.

In addition to private lessons, the dance studio offers group classes and hosts practice parties every other Friday.

For dancers who seek a more competitive approach, Dance Vision provides the opportunity to attend competitions in numerous dance styles.

This is the second dance studio that the Blains have opened, and they are excited to continue sharing their passion for dance with the community.

ABOUT THE OWNERS Daniel Blain has been dancing for 24 years and has been competing in ballroom dance for 15 years. Mariel has been dancing for 17 years and has been competing in ballroom dance for nine years. The couple first met while at a national competition in Orlando in November of 2014. Since then, the couple has competed and placed in multiple dance competitions together. The duo is most proud of placing second in the 9-dance division at the Heart of American Dancesport Championship. The 9-dance division consists of American-style smooth waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz and rhythm cha-cha, rumba, East Coast swing, bolero, and mambo.

THE BENEFITS OF DANCE

For Mariel and Daniel Blain, having fun at Dance Vision studios is the highest priority, but there are many other

Dance Vision Studios Owner Mariel Blain, City of Webster Mayor Donna Rogers, and Owner Daniel Blain pose inside the Clear Lake studio.

benefits to this great activity.

Dancers experience various health benefits, such as weight loss, improved muscle tone, and increased cardiovascular health. In addition, the mental benefits that stem from dancing exceed many participants’ expectations.

For instance, studies have shown that ballroom dancing is 76% more effective for preventing Alzheimer’s and dementia in the elderly than many other activities such as reading, crossword puzzles, swimming, and cycling. The act of dancing is a great stress reliever; participants can focus on the movements and rhythm instead of outside stressors. Other benefits include an increase in focus and confidence that quickly transfers to other aspects of dancers’ lives.

IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO BECOME A DANCER

Dancers ranging in age from 15 to 65 can learn to compete and perform at Dance Vision Studios.

According to Mariel and Daniel, it does not matter which dance you start with; all that matters is making the conscious decision to start dancing.

Dancers are encouraged to practice as often as possible, but the studio owners understand that daily lessons are not realistic for everyone. They recommend dancing at least once a week.

The studio has adequate space to fit multiple couples simultaneously. Still, for more effectiveness, the studio owners try to handle only a few students at a time, which allows the instructors to give every dancer personalized attention.

Classes, parties, and group lessons are held Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

“The hardest part is walking in the door,” Mariel said. “You’ll always be nervous and have doubts, but once you take that first step, the rest is easy.”

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