GROOV3 Dance Breakdown

Ben Allen guides you through his GROOV3 class in this week's YNS Dance Breakdown.  Get ready for a high energy, dance-your-butt off cardio funk combination.  This week, Ben's class includes some old school moves as well of some of his own dance vocabulary (we especially love his "booty hey's")!  Throw on your flyest kicks, turn up your favorite jam and get ready to join the GROOV3MENT!

GROOV3 

Thursdays 7pm-8pm 

GROOV3 is a one hour, beginner-friendly cardio dance class with a LIVE DJ!  Targeting non professionals with the emphasis on important tools to healthy living - confidence, weight management and an overall sense of well-being - Ben creates easy-to-learn dance combinations for all levels to enjoy and really DANCE, SWEAT, LIVE!

To learn more about GROOV3 and their upcoming events visit:
www.dancesweatlive.com 

About Ben:
Ben has worked in film, television, live stage shows and has taught all over the world.  One of the most rewarding experiences he has to date has been teaching - motivating and inspiring others through his gift of dance has been a dream come true.  He recently started a production company called Real Dance Productions (www.realdanceproductions.com) which puts dance related events and fundraisers throughout the year and aims to unite communities and, in turn, change people's lives through dance.  You can also follow Ben on www.danceplug.com as he hosts each week's Danceplug dish, keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the dance scene.

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Two more reasons why you should dance...

Why do you dance?  Is it a hobby of yours...or is it your passion?  Do you dance to express yourself or do you dance simply for fun?  Most people dance because it makes them feel good.  Dance is a therapeutic hobby/passion that allows anyone to release energy in a positive way.  Dancing gives us an outlet to exercise, train, and grow physically as well as mentally. 

This month at YNS, we can give you two more reasons why you should dance...check out these dance charity fundraisers:

DANCESCAPE 

An evening of live dance performances benefiting art & music programs in Los Angeles Public Schools.

"Dancescape is a benefit dance concert that raises funds for arts programs in our public schools while showcasing LA’s top established and up-and-coming dancers and choreographers. Previous shows have included both contestants and choreographers from the Fox Television show So You Think You Can Dance, finalists from America’s Got Talent, members of the Hysterica, MyoKyo, and blue13 dance companies, and professional dancers fresh from tours with megastars like Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga." -www.dancescapela.com

Saturday, May 21

6:30pm

LEVEL 3 Nightclub at Hollywood & Highland 

6801 Hollywood Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90028

PRICE:

$16.50 (online presale)

$20 (door)

$140 (VIP couches - includes seating and drink tickets for 4 guests)

For more information visit: www.dancescapela.com

HAIR-O-GRAPHY

A special YNS dance fundraiser for Pink Heart Funds

Let down your locks for this fierce charity fundraiser...get ready to flirt, toss, flip and whip your hair in this sassy masterclass...

Your Neighborhood Studio instructors, Ginger Broussard and Sara VonGillern, will guide you through this hour-long hair appreciation class, combining their styles of jazz/funk and hip hop. 
After the class, enjoy complimentary neck and shoulder massages, wine and appetizers! 

**All proceeds go to Pink Heart Funds, a non-profit charity providing free wigs for children and adults who have lost their hair due to illness or cancer treatment. To learn more about this organization visit:www.pinkheartfunds.org. 

WHEN: May 27, 2011
8pm-10pm

WHERE: 
Your Neighborhood Studio
3625 Hayden Avenue
Culver City, CA 90232

COST:
$20 donation


Pre-register today!
(310) 876-3498
www.yourneighborhoodstudio.com

A Feast for Eyes and Ears: An evening of music and dance

Here's another opportunity to support your YNS instructors and dance community and get even more excited and inspired by dance.  YNS Ballet instructor, Charlotte Richards, and YNS Contemporary Jazz instructor, Seda Aybay will showcase their choreography Santa Monica College Music and Dance Department's "A Feast for the Eyes and Ears." Bring your entire family this weekend for an evening of live music performed by the SMC Symphony featuring works by Bach, Bernstein, Chopin, Stravinsky, Shostakovich and more.  This collaborative performance on Mother's Day weekend is an inexpensive and inspiring way to share your passion and love for dance and music!

Seating is strictly on a first-come first-serve basis - early arrival is suggested!

Saturday, May 7th
7:30pm 

Sunday, May 8th
4:00pm 

Tickets: $11 

(tickets may be purchased at the Main Campus Events Box and will also be sold 45 minutes prior to performance at the Broad Stage box)


SMC Performing Arts Center - Broad Stage
1310 11th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 434-3467 or (310) 434-4323