DANCE YOUR WAY TO GREAT HEALTH

2007-03-18T15:56:00.000-07:00

Find Balance in your Life! Invest in your HEALTH!

Social Dancing, Lessons, Practice Sessions! Find out how to get involved!

DBC will teach basic steps of Bachatta, Merengue and Salsa

A little history about each of the dances:
BACHATA:
Bachata is a form of music and dance that originated in the countryside and rural marginal neighborhoods of Dominican Republic. Its subjects are often romantic; especially prevalent are tales of heartbreak and sadness. In fact, the original term used to name the genre was "amargue" ("bitterness," or "bitter music"), until the rather ambiguous (and mood-neutral) term bachata became popular. Bachata grew out of - and is still closely related to - the pan Latin-American romantic style called bolero. Over time, it has been influenced by merengue - a fast paced danceable music also native to the Dominican Republic - and by a variety of Latin American guitar styles.

MERENGUE:
Merengue is a type of lively, joyful music and dance that comes from the Dominican Republic. Merengue means whipped egg whites and sugar in Spanish, similar to the English word meringue. It is unclear as to why this name became the name of the music of the Dominican Republic. But, perhaps, can trace its meaning from the movement on the dance floor that could remind one of an egg beater in action. This style of music was created by Ñico Lora in the 1920s; however, it was promoted by Rafael Trujillo, the president in the 1930s, and eventually became the country’s national music and dance style.

SALSA:
Salsa music is a diverse and predominantly Spanish Caribbean genre that is popular across Latin America. Salsa incorporates multiple styles and variations; the term can be used to describe most any form of popular Cuban derived genre, such as chachachá and mambo. Most specifically, however, salsa refers to a particular style developed in the 1960s and '70s by Cuban immigrants and Puerto Rican migrants to the New York City area, and stylistic descendants like 1980s salsa romántica. The style is now practiced throughout Latin America and abroad; in some countries it may be referred to as música tropical. salsa dancing.

Lessons - Dancing in Action:

For examples of Artists and Musicians - see side bar

Boot Camp Details

2007-03-18T15:40:00.000-07:00

Exercising with DBC - Stregthening the Legs for Dance!

The HAMILTON HARBOUR

LESSONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD! - CHINA HIGHLIGHTED
Experiencing diferent cultures allows us to vary the way that we chose to live our own lives, taking the best ( for you ) from the different places and cultures that one visits. In Aisa, one can expereince the lovely early morning and evening outdoors tradition of dance, stretching and what some call Chinnese "Shadow Box Dancing". People of all ages fill the public parks, walk ways, and rivers and stream for daily exercise in the outdoors.

Taking part in these was a highlight of the trip, as the people were most inclusive. After this exerience DBC is more excited and determined to continue to use the lovely surrondings that we have here in Canada!

DANCE BOOT CAMP ENJOYING THE PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

Why Learn To Dance?

1. Exercise - Get in shape while having fun!

2. Balance - You work hard... do something fun for yourself!

3. Expand Your Social Life - Meet new people with a common interest!

4. Gain Self-Confidence

5. Improve Your Social Dancing Skills - Have fun at parties and social gatherings!

6. Relieve Stress - Take your mind off of everyday stresses!

7. Overcome Shyness - It's time to come out of your shell!

8. Improve Your Posture - Learn correct dance technique!

9. Improve Your Memory - Memorize many dance patterns!

10. Feel younger, no matter what age you are!

Dance Boot Camp - DBC

DANCE YOUR WAY TO GREAT HEALTH

Boot Camp Details