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Sharing dance news, events and opportunities from across the globe.
Contents
Acrotrix
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Arlene Phillips
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Bridgette Mansfield Hypnotherapy
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Brilliant Theatre Arts
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Dance News Round Up
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David Outevsky Deborah Laws Dr Dance
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Fit4Tap
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Online Classes
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Popdance Stacey Landau Yogibird
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Wow! Welcome to the very first edition of Dance News Worldwide Magazine!
We can’t wait to share with you all the news, events, classes, opportunities and excitement from the world of dance, fitness and wellbeing. Whether you are looking to participate in dance, fitness, yoga, pilates, wellbeing… Or whether you work in the industry itself, from dance teachers, to dance schools, performing arts schools to dance and fitness suppliers... Dance News Worldwide
brings it all together to enable people to take part, find out more and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that dance brings to so many. So grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy! The Dance News Worldwide Team
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Boogieing for for bowel cancer When Peter Lovatt, aka Dr Dance, was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer, his wife, Lindsey, decided to get boogieing to raise funds for the charity.
lockdown Dr Dance has been busy developing three exciting new products, which we’re sure you’ll love.
Since she began her 30 minutes of dance every day back in February, she’s raised over £1,500 for Bowel Cancer Research! From Zumba, to Broadway, to Jazz dance, to Popdance, to dancing on the beach, and dancing with Peter, this gal is totally dedicated to 30 minutes of dance every day for a year!
Groovy Keynotes
And, Lindsey is chuffed to bits every time someone makes a donation. Lindsey is up for trying all sorts of dance, so do get in touch with her if you have an online session she can take part in. And please, donate whatever you can to not only keep Lindsey boogieing, but also raising much needed funds for the charity - here’s Lindsey’s Go Fund Me page - go on, make her day. Meanwhile, Peter is on the road to recovery and has certainly kept himself busy during lockdown. “We are delighted to tell you that during
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To help you create your perfect event, we have developed a series of new groovy keynotes, which we can deliver either as pre-recorded videos, a live online presentation or as a live in-person event. Have a look at our new groovy keynotes. We are always happy to work with you to create something wonderful, something that fits perfectly for your event. www.peterlovatt.com/portfolio/ keynote-speaker/ Groovy Courses The Movement in Practice Academy provides online and live training & development opportunities for those who wish to bring the groove to improve their organisations. Where the science of movement meets real-life themes and application in education, the workplace and in health and social care settings.
Become a Movement in Practice Facilitator or just do one of our on-line courses (all CPD/CPE approved). All include learning about the evidence-based benefits for bringing movement interventions to your organisation.
www.amazon.com/Dance-CureSurprising-Science-Stronger
Or find out more about Peter at www.peterlovatt.com
www.movementinpractice.thinkific.com Groovy Book Peter’s latest book, The Dance Cure, is now available in the USA, published by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins. It is a fabulously groovy read and has received great acclaim in the UK. It was shortlisted for prestigious Books are My Bag Reader’s Award and The Guardian newspaper listed it as one of the Best Books of 2020.
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Elaine Pinkus 15 minute dance workouts
Elaine Pinkus - Customer of Popdance Fit 15 minute dance workouts tells Dance News Worldwide Magazine how the dance sessions have been for her during lockdown: “Such strange times! How easy to settle into inertia during the pandemic with jobs on hold, social interaction withheld, exercise sessions cancelled. We have all settled into a parallel universe of abnormal normality and our mental well-being has been hammered. Popdance Fit 15 minute workout sessions have provided a perfect antidote to this. With a fabulous selection of 15 videos led by 7 brilliant instructors, this offers flexibility and convenience as well as a brilliant sense of fun. Each time I log on, I choose a different session, each with a personality of its own. I love engaging with the instructors, bouncing round my personal space and humming to the
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tunes as well as keeping fit with the easy-to-follow routines. They energise and encourage positivity and at the end of the 15 minutes I want to yell out a huge THANK YOU! During the darkest of times, Popdance Fit has injected rays of sunshine into each day. Thank you Popdance Fit and thank you to the fabulous instructors.”
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fun to do on your own, or with the family easy to fit into your day super simple to follow great fun get active tone up feel amazing!
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Common injuries in dance by David Outevsky PhD Dancers have always been a high-risk population for injuries; however, it is only in the last 30 years that attention has been put on their prevention and care by the medical and education communities.
Through the efforts of dedicated dance scientists and affected performers the formerly neglected issues caused by the demands of dance have been brought to the forefront of scientific and medical inquiry. Injuries in dance are manyfold, with the majority of them centered on the lower extremities due to dance’s emphasis on lower body mobility. Common problem areas include the foot, the ankle, and the knee. The foot and ankle often suffer ankle sprains, flexor hallucis longus tendonitis, sesamoiditis, and Achilles’ tendonitis. The Anterior Talofibular Ligament (see picture 1) running from the fibula to the talus has a major role in stabilizing the ankle during the demi-pointe position and is commonly involved in minor ankle sprains. Prevention might begin in the form of ensuring correct foot alignment of the dancers in demi-pointe, focusing on correct landing biomechanics (especially avoiding supination at the ankle), and strengthening the peroneal
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muscle group that supports the area. Treatment should begin in the form of RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) and progress to an ankle brace if the injury is serious. The knee problems in dancers often appear in the forms of medial knee strain, patellofemoral pain, patellar subluxation and dislocation, patellar tendinitis, meniscal tears, and ligament injuries. Medial knee strains are commonly encountered in novice dancers and children. The pressure applied to the medial knee in a forced turnout during a plie can be a major cause for medial knee strains which can be avoided through correct alignment of the knee over the second toe and natural turn out at the hip joint without compensation at the knee joint. This issue manifests itself in a pain in the medial area (inside) of the knee which might disappear after a few hours rest if not aggravated. The best treatment for this condition is prevention in the form of biomechanical correction of turnout. A passive turn out test can be done
with the dancer lying prone (on his/ her front) with the tester bending their knee to a 90 degree angle and gently lowering their foot toward their other leg, when the tester feels resistance they have achieved the natural passive turnout of the dancer that should be used as a starting point to begin retraining their plies (see picture 2 below). Besides the injuries discussed above many injuries in dance are the result of improper training for specific body types and the lack of understanding of conditioning for each. In the video below we discuss hypermobility (double jointness) in dancers and how it can contribute to injuries as well as how to train dancers with this condition. Dr. Outevsky is joined by a former competitive jazz dancer Skylor Sensing who speaks about her experiences growing up as a hypermobile dancer. If you would like to learn more about this topic check out our course on dance injuries and conditioning with imagery workshops in the links provided.
outevsky.com/courses/danceinjuries-and-prevention/ outevsky.com/.../conditioning-withimagery-for.../
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2. Passive turn out test, the tester is using a goniometer here to measure the degree of turn out, however, it can also be done by visual estimate at first.
1. Approximate location of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament, note the slight Supination on the right ankle and how it can apply pressure on the ATL.
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Our incredible team of industry practitioners supply top quality techniques and practices to allow your child the chance to grow and develop as a performer tailored to them! We offer an incredible, fun, safe and supportive community for likeminded individuals, whose only love is to perform and improve.
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With us, your child can not only take part in a variety of productions and performances, but also develop the tools necessary for a future in the arts. Opportunities include working in professional theatres, staging plays, musicals, Shakespeare, concerts and more, whilst part of a community of like-minded peers.
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Getting the lowdown (ward facing dog) on yoga
According to latest yoga statistics, there has been a vast increase in the amount of people taking up yoga. Plus, a recent study by Finder.com* showed the interest in yoga in the UK, via Google searches, went through the roof during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic – the highest interest shown in yoga in the last 5 years. Yoga can have many positive effects on our physical and mental health, such as improving our posture, easing back pain, encouraging mindfulness, and reducing stress - It’s no wonder yoga has increased in popularity. So, what is yoga? Well, simply put, it is an ancient form of exercise which originated in India 5,000 years ago. The practice focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing, the main elements being the postures, known as asanas. There are many different branches of yoga which have developed through the years, ranging from a more traditional style to the weird and wonderful. We’re not all tie dye fans, sitting in the lotus position, ‘omming’ and clinking our cymbals. �
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We all know how important it is to look after our bodies and more recently, our minds too. And this could be why yoga is becoming more and more popular.
I would recommend trying various forms to find which works for you. Its also important to connect with your teacher. Here are a just few of the types of yoga you might want to consider – • Hatha -the type of yoga that typically comes to mind when you think of yoga. Classes include breathing exercises as well as physical postures and meditation. It’s generally performed at a slower pace with held poses. • Vinyasa – think Hatha but continually moving and flowing. A more dynamic practice, raising the heart rate. • Ashtanga – a challenging class that consists of six series of specifically sequenced yoga poses. • Hot – like Vinyasa but practiced in a heated room. Great if you like to get a sweat on. • Yin – the opposite to all the above. A calming meditative style practice.
Poses are held for several minutes, focusing on deep connective tissues and fascia. Great for stretching, unwinding, and complimenting your stronger practice. • Kundalini – a more spiritual practice including breathwork and meditation.
feeling zen, or just a total bad ass. So why not try yoga and see what it can do for you? You can find out more or get in touch here - yogibird.co.uk *Source: www.finder.com/uk/yoga-statistics
• Iyengar – all about the detail and body alignment with use of yoga props such as bricks and straps, holding the poses for longer periods of time. • Chair – modified yoga poses that can be done seated. Great for anyone who struggles with their mobility or who wants a break from the work accumulating on their desk. • Restorative – for everyone and anyone who struggles to slow down. A chilled slow-moving practice that allows you to experience deep relaxation. With everybody banging on about how yoga is good for us, what are the real health benefits? Studies suggest it is an effective way to increase strength, flexibility, and balance (I know this to be true as a practitioner and teacher). Some evidence also indicates that a regular yoga practice can lower high blood pressure, aid weight loss and benefit people suffering from heart disease, aches, pains, depression, and stress. We all have our own reasons for practicing yoga – ranging from ‘more me time’, ‘unplugging’, ’improving sleep’ and all the above. But for me personally, it has literally changed my life and is more than just exercise. My yoga doesn’t start and finish on my yoga mat. It’s a way of life. I am fitter and stronger than I have been in years. It helps clear my mind and taught me to breathe properly... and so much more. Sometimes I leave class
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Dance Bosses - the storm may have passed! Hey dance bosses! I am Deborah Laws, The Dance Business Expert, founding director of Dance Business Lab and Number 1 best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner (available to purchase on Amazon).
I am thrilled to be appearing in the first edition of this fabulous magazine and want to start by saying a huge well done to you for navigating this tumultuous past year. I genuinely hope we can now see land and from what my lovely clients tell me things are starting to look up with many new trial students jumping onboard. Now more than ever is a very special time for you if you run a dance school. Parents are looking for activities to start up and children and adults are seeking new fun ways to integrate socially once more. What is more, people seem to have money, don’t
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forget many weren’t affected financially by the pandemic and have barely spent what they usually budgeted for during this past year. So, my lovelies, your business has a golden opportunity to thrive and build beyond your dreams. I love a big dream but I also love plans and goals that will get you there strategies! I can teach you all these things, but also welcome you warmly into the most positive community of like minded dance business owners all working hard on their schools whilst helping each other grow in the process. I run Dance Business Lab, a company I am hugely proud of that offers both business and emotional support and opportunities in every aspect of running a highly successful and fulfilling dance school. In my 2 minute video you can find out more about how I can help you and where to find me. You amazing principals work far too hard for far too little in my eyes and it is time to create change. We were brought up in an environment where subconciously we learned that dance teachers shared their passion and nurtured their students because they were caring individuals dedicated to their art and the love teaching and not to earn money. In order to do this well you weren’t expected to be business minded and you certainly didn’t shout about making money. If you came across as running your school as a business it was almost shameful and therefore most principals ran their classes like clubs and volunteer organisations. Many still do and have a really hard time charging their worth and making the right decisions in their businesses.
I am determined to make changes to the mindset of dance school owners so that they see themselves as the true business men and women they are. Much of my time with my clients is spent working on mindset, money blocks and confidence. Working with me you get to learn so many amazing new things about business but first we have to empower and create the mindset that is desperately needed in order to achieve success. So if you know you need to learn new technology and create systems in your school because you are a bit of a tech dinosaur, or perhaps you need to embrace social media or learn how to market your business then come find me. I also teach you how to create the most incredible school that retains students for a lifetime and runs at an enviable profit. All this I have to say can be achieved while working just a few days a week. I can show you how! Check out the video, I look forward to connecting with you real soon.
Join my mail list on the home page of the website www.dancebusineslab.com
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Online dance, fitness and yoga for you to enjoy Mondays 11am - midday (GMT) - Popdance Seniors with Kerry - aimed at the over 50s, but everyone welcome. Popdance Seniors is based on low impact, fun dance moves to pop music from the 80s, 90s and current tracks - find out more and book here 7.30pm (GMT) - FREE Bachata Solo Class with Havana People Salsa find out more and book here Tuesdays 7.30am - 8.00am (GMT) - Stretch Class with Lianne - a class for adults of all abilities to stretch and mobilise your body and improve your overall flexibility. Relieve tension, lengthen muscles and enjoy moving. A lovely way to wake up - find out more and book here Wednesdays 3-4pm (GMT) - Beyond Basics Ballroom & Latin with Debbie - for adults - find out more and book here
4.30-5.15pm (GMT) - Dinky Dancers with Debbie - for ages 4-5 years includes Popdance Kids routines in this lesson - find out more and book here 5.25-6.10pm (GMT) - Mini Moovers with Debbie - for ages 6-8 years includes Popdance Kids routines in this lesson - find out more and book here 7,30-8.30pm (GMT) - Intermediate Ballroom & Latin with Debbie - for adults - find out more and book here 7.30pm (GMT) - FREE Salsa Class with Havana People Salsa - find out more and book here Thursdays 7.15am-8am (GMT) - Ballet Barre with Lianne - a ballet inspired full body workout, combining elements of dance, yoga, strength training and pilates. For adults of all abilities - find out more and book here 2-2.30pm (GMT) - Popdance Kids with Megan - for aged 5+, the class is all about learning fun dance routines to their favourite pop tracks - for all abilities - find out more and book here
6-7pm (GMT) - Sun Power Yoga with Paula - a blend of 4 traditional styles of yoga. Sun salutations and a flowing sequence of postures moving with the breath - great for adult beginners and intermediates find out more and book here Fridays 9.30-10.15am (GMT) - Ballet Bums with Lianne - the first HIIT ballet workout of it’s kind - cardio based ballet workout to upbeat music, great fun. No ballet experience required - all adults of all abilities welcome - find out more and book here 10.30-11.30am (GMT) - Popdance Fit with Lianne - a fun fitness dance class for adults - back to back, simple, fun dance routines to pop music that you love from the 80s, 90s and current day. Great cardio workout that you can take at your own pace - find out more and book here
10.30-11.00am (GMT) - Teeny Boppers with Debbie - for ages 2-3 years Popdance Tots routines included in this lesson - find out more and book here 11.15am - 11.45am – Popdance Fit with Emma Class 8th & 15th May 2021. A fun fitness dance class for adults. Great cardio workout that you can take at your own pace. All abilities welcome. Book here 11.15am-12 noon (GMT) - Dinky Dancers with Debbie - for ages 4-5 years - Popdance Tots included in this lesson - find out more and book here If you’d like to feature your online, offline or hybrid classes or events here - get in touch at hello@ dancenewsworldwide.com or book here
4.30-5pm (GMT) - Groovy Kids Music and Dance with Debbie - for ages 8-12 years, includes Popdance Kids routines in this lesson - find out more and book here Saturdays 9-9.30am (GMT) - Popdance Kids and Tots with Megan - suitable for some of our younger Popdancers. Learn fun dance routines to pop music that they love - find out more and book here
If you are looking for work in the dance, fitness or wellbeing industry, or have a vacancy to offer, get in touch with us at hello@dancenewsworldwide.com to feature in the magazine
Is Tap Dance Fitness for me? Introducing FIT4TAP the FUN & FUNKY Tap Dance Fitness Fusion! Fit4Tap is an alternative dance fitness program that brings dance fitness and a specialised dance skill together through rhythm and beat. Learn to tap dance whilst keeping fit (you can burn approximately 350-400 in a 1-hour class!) with a unique format incorporating tap step and choreography breakdowns that work towards set routines. Fit4Tap instils confidence and helps to improves both mental and physical fitness. It is also a fun and social group exercise class that is suitable for beginner and refresher tappers.
Over-all long term health, including social capabilities • You don’t need a partner to participate • Develops greater empathy and social skills
The Benefits of Fit4Tap
Up to 3700 Fitbit steps per class • Add to your daily step count • Moderate-intensity exercise
Achieves an all round, head-to-toe workout • Increasing cardiovascular conditioning, strength and endurance Sculpts and tones • Improves posture, balance, flexibility and co-ordination Strengthens the mind • Cognitive abilities enhanced • Improves mental and muscle memory efficiency Develops a great sense of rhythm and timing • Improves the brain’s ability to function • Improves the body’s ability to move • Music and rhythmic motion improves health Bone building benefits • Accented tap steps and body weight increases bone strength • Tap dance helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis
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Burn up to 315 calories per class • Burn calories while having fun • Encourages regular exercise
FIT4TAP Classes Try something new today and join a Fit4Tap. Instructor led online or venue class *Beginners welcome and Tap shoes or Dance/gym sneakers can be worn. Claim your FREE Signature Class invite or for further class enquiries: contact@fit4tap.com
About FIT4TAP Founder, Sue Allen Hudson Sue saw a niche in the market for a tap dance fitness class in 2015. A trained dancer with many years of professional stage and television work, and alongside 15 years of experience teaching group exercise she now presents the Fit4Tap program at many of the top Fitness Events around the world: IFS (International Fitness Showcase) FITNESS FIESTA and FITCAMPS WORLD to name a few.
Is Tap Dance Fitness for me? By Guest blog – Sue Allen Hudson – Founder of Fit4Tap www.classfinder.org.uk/blogs/is-tapdancefitness-for-me
Become a FIT4TAP instructor UK - ireland – EU Attract new clientele by adding this Fun and Funky, non-intimidating alternative dance fitness tap dance class to your Online or Venue Dance School or Dance Fitness Timetable. Join our Tap-Tastic Team of Fit4Tap Instructors today and sign up for the Online Fit4Tap Training. Fit4Tap is Affiliated and the program fully Endorsed through the EMD UK national governing body of group exercise. Claim your £25 Off Training Day Offer or for further Training Day details: contact@fit4tap.com or Instructor Training Join us today and “Don’t just work it.. Dig it!” FIT4TAP Event Class: vimeo.com/515415839 www.fit4tap.com
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A self-care toolbox you can draw on at any time
Hi, my name is Stacey. I am a yoga therapist, breathwork and iRest L2 meditation teacher and I am passionate about empowering myself and others with a potent self-care toolbox to manage stress and anxiety and enhance overall wellbeing.
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Throughout 2020 stress levels were high and the ability to access such empowering self-care techniques became more important than ever. It was also a wakeup call because let’s face it, our pace of life is generally far too fast. As a dance fan you know that movement is essential. Personally, I love
walking, dancing around the kitchen to loud music but also slow, mindful movement. They may seem at odds to one another but we all need balance in our lives, which is why functional, mindful movement is integral to the women only yoga sessions I teach and a key driver of their popularity. But what is less familiar to most people is breathwork practices. Of course, you can use your breath in meditation to calm your ‘monkey’ mind and bring about more clarity but here I am talking about using specific breathwork techniques to destress, reduce anxiety or reenergise when needed; to work through stuck emotions and so on. And, as a dancer, breath is a vital component to optimise your practice. Honestly, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of becoming aware of how you breathe. Your breath can tell you so much about your state of mind, your energy levels and your overall wellbeing - if you tune in. However, it’s pretty easy to ignore our breathing since it is an automatic body function. So I ask you; do you ignore your breath and take it for granted? Are you even aware of how you should be breathing? Often it takes something that impacts the breath (health, emotional or psychological trauma or upset) for people to acknowledge issues they may have unknowingly been experiencing for years. Or a practitioner (such as a physio or osteopath) points out that you’re not breathing correctly. Maybe they have noticed tight diaphragm and excess tightness in the upper body due to overuse of accessory breathing muscles. I certainly don’t recommend waiting
until a problem surfaces but if you have reached a point where you feel some kind of discomfort or sense of unease when breathing (such as double intakes, upper chest breathing, breath holding, etc) my advice is to stop and listen really carefully. An inability to breathe correctly or fully can be a sign of stress and anxiety manifesting in the body. A fast and shallow breath (upper chest breathing) is sending messages to the brain that we aren’t safe. The brain then reacts by feeding adrenalized energy and a cycle is created, which before long, becomes an ingrained pattern we urgently need to break. Unfortunately, I see very few people nowadays who know how to breathe efficiently. This is truly worrying and a reflection of the highly strung nature of today’s society where so many are blissfully unaware of the damage that stress is doing to their bodies or how close they are to burnout. To quote James Nestor in his book The New Science of a Lost Art: “No matter what we eat, how much we exercise, how resilient our genes are, how skinny or young or wise we are – none of it will matter unless we’re breathing correctly… The missing pillar in health is breath. It all starts there”. For this reason I started The Art of Breathwork and Relaxation, a monthly session to help people become more aware and to teach practices they can use every day.
If you would like to have a chat or enquire about a free taster class in yoga or breathwork, please get in touch on 07563 577666 or visit www.staceylandau.yoga.
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Hypnosis, health and happiness...and weight loss! So, is there ever a right time to change your lifestyle for the better? The answer is yes! And that answer is now! Whether it be joining a Popdance class, improving your eating habits, quitting smoking or to lose weight etc.
Hypnosis can help you to increase your self–esteem and boost your motivation and determination to achieve your goals. You will be taught self-hypnosis techniques that can be adapted to help you in many areas of your life. E.g. you will learn the difference between ‘physical’ hunger and ‘emotional’ hunger and find out what triggers your overeating and bingeing or lack of motivation. By eliminating negative self-talk and be your own best friend and understanding your body, you can become a happier, more productive person. Many people try every diet going, only to feel like a failure when they haven’t reached their target weight. Or maybe they did achieve their goal only to pile it all back on once they
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came off the diet. Or perhaps they joined a gym in January, went twice and then gave up whilst continuing to pay monthly membership with the hope that they will go ‘one day’. Well, the good news is that lasting results come from changing your habits and learning to behave how naturally slim, fit and healthy people do. Have you ever disbelieved one of your slim and fit friends when they have said something like – ‘I eat all I want and don’t gain any weight and I love exercising.’ Maybe you thought, ‘Yeah right! They must be starving themselves or lying to themselves.’ Well, the truth is, is that they do eat all they want they just don’t have the desire or need to eat more than their body needs and they do love exercising because of the way it makes
them feel – these are all unconscious habits that you can learn too.
help you or a loved-one, please visit www.123relax.co.uk or contact bridgette@123relax.co.uk
Perhaps your self-esteem has taken a beating recently because you are upset with your inability to stick to your goals or you are upset with the way you look and feel. The safest, kindest way to lose weight and get healthy is to deal with the emotional reasons why you are overeating and why you can’t be bothered to exercise. Hypnosis can help you discover these reasons.
No matter what you are facing, whether it’s fears, phobias, anxiety, insomnia, stress etc we are sure that we can help you. We have a proven track record of success – just look at the testimonials . We are friendly, informal, affordable and here to help, so no matter what your concern is – get in touch and we can have a noobligation chat so you can see how we can help you achieve your goals ”.
A great tip – every time you think you are hungry – drink a glass of water first! Make this your habit.
Our sessions are also available via zoom, so no matter where you are in the world - we can help
If you are putting off exercise, think about it keeping you fit and strong so that when you are 100 years old – you can still bop away in your dance classes!
Bridgette Mansfield Hypnotherapy 07932 084321
If you would like to know more about hypnotherapy and how it could
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An evening with Arlene Phillips CBE La Voix is delighted to engage in an evening of conversation with Arlene Phillips CBE.
Arlene is best known for being one of the UK’s top choreographers, an international theatre director, talent scout, television judge, presenter, and dancer – who has worked with legends from Elton John and Diana Ross to Ridley Scott and Clint Eastwood. Expect an evening of stories and “hot gossip,” from her time working in TV & Theatre, and who knows – maybe a dance move or two! Presenter, drag artist and fabulous comedienne La Voix is the UK’s funniest redhead, known for delighting audiences across the country with her own brand of comedy and light entertainment. La Voix has interviewed some of the
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biggest names in the UK, from Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley to Christopher Biggins! The Duchess Theatre operates strictly under the government COVID-19 guidelines. For further information check our COVID-19 secure information page. All bookings in a party must only be from the same household or the legally defined support bubble. If you or anyone in your party experience symptoms of COVID-19 or are required to self-isolate we have a 100% exchange guarantee up to 24 hours before your performance. Please contact: boxoffice@nimaxtheatres.com and they will assist.
Monday 7th June Tickets are £20 Show starts at 7.30pm at The Duchess Theatre Book your tickets here www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/an-evening-with-arlene-phillips/
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DANCE
NEWS
ROUND UP The Dance News Round Up section of the magazine is an opportunity to share what you have to offer whether it’s: • • • • • • • •
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an event you are running new classes or workshops you are launching a vacancy you have a job you are looking for a show you are putting on dance wear or products news that you want to share tips or advice
Let’s share with the world what’s on offer and get people active and feeling amazing! Find out more on how to feature here
Meanwhile, here’s May’s News Round Up: Offline Dance - Scotland, UK - Book a trial class with Emma Louise Dance Club. Summer term starts May 2021 - find out more here Online Dance - Worldwide - Live STRONG with Citrine - Nicole Ricardo: mental health & fitness: fun, music based movement and the mindset to match! - find out more here Promote your dance, fitness and wellbeing business - feature in Dance News Worldwide Magazine or on the Dance News Worldwide website - let’s share with the world what you have to offer - find out more here 7th June - An Evening With Arlene Phillips at the Duchess Theatre in London find out more here
Would you like help and support with promoting your dance school as well as additional income with things like parties and workshops? Find out how working with Popdance will benefit your business Do you have news, events, workshops, products and services to share - book to feature in next months Dance News Round Up, or in the magazine or on the website and let’s tell the world what you have to offer Do you have a story to tell, perhaps how you’ve benefited from dance in terms of physically or mentally, or perhaps one of your students has really surprised you, or risen to a challenge? We want to share your stories of how dance, fitness and wellbeing really does work - get in touch at hello@dancenewsworldwide.com
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What’s Acrotrix? Does your child have a passion for dance and wants to improve their talents and excel in their performances? Does your child want to learn acro skills to use in their competition routines or even just for fun? Do they want to learn incredible acro dance skills like aerials, valdez, walkovers, tinsicas and contortion to improve their flexibility and strength and perform high level skills that will blow the audience, the judges, their friends, and the competition, away? Are you looking for elite level training but in a fun and encouraging atmosphere where they can feel supported and make friends along the way with an engaging community of like minded people?
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At Acrotrix we have seen first hand how difficult it is to get high quality training in acro skills. A lot of dance schools shy away from teaching them for fear of injury or poor technique. For too long students have not been unable to access a suitable acro provision in their local area and have relied on teaching themselves through YouTube videos. This often leads to frustration or injuries because they cannot master a skill or without proper feedback and correction they will have messy technique which will cost marks in a competition and have the opposite effect then what they want to achieve.
worry of mixing into new bubbles and risking further lockdowns parents and teachers do not want students to travel to other studios or workshops and risk spreading the virus or bringing it back to the studio. The Acrotrix Remote Training (ART) Programme was born out of lockdown and the beauty of it is that the student can learn completely from home. Better yet, we also train parents how to spot those essential skills so the student can have their own coach at home to help them practice as much as they want so they can attain those skills quicker than ever before and safely.
After a long lockdown we know dancers are desperate to get back to doing what they love and with the
We have many students who have learned skills like aerials, flicks and walkovers completely from home
during lockdown and have returned to their dance studio with an impressive repertoire of new skills. By attending regular online classes we have formed a community of like minded kids who support, encourage and motivate one another and a network of parent coaches who have done the same, often sharing ideas and tips in our online forum! Our coaches are highly qualified elite gymnastic, acro and dance coaches who teach in an encouraging and engaging way to guarantee that the students understand the technique, are given plenty of feedback and corrections and are rewarded for not only achieving skills but for working hard and improving. In the first programme of it’s kind we have developed an online platform that provides on demand training and live classes that fit around the student enabling them to train anytime, anywhere. Students are awarded coveted Acrotrix points for achieving new skills, parent coach engagement and for good technique because what’s use is a skill if it’s messy? Those points can be cashed in for rewards like private lessons, Acrotrix apparel, air tracks and even once in a lifetime holidays!
You want your dancers to have the wow factor and be able to perform clean well-executed acro and contortion skills which are devised to be seamlessly linked into dance routines. Acrotrix training dovetails perfectly with your existing dance studio classes; we work tirelessly alongside dance schools to elevate their pupils to the top of their game and let you reap the rewards. Whether your child is an elite dancer or gymnast or newer to the scene, if they want to improve existing skills or learn new skills that they never thought they could achieve then the ART program is the place to be. With a free 7 day trial what do you have to lose? Our coaches and fellow students are ready to welcome you – join now at www.acrotrix.com/artofsuccess
In addition to the 15 live classes per week in skills like aerials and tumbling, contortion, hand balancing, combos and flow, kicks, leaps and turns, we also offer bodycon classes and pilates classes that the whole family can join! There are on demand catch up classes, specific skill tutorials and the ever popular Acrotrix TV. We even have the Acrotrix Awards night!
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