Welcome to my Dance Fitness Blog.
My name is Patty Rose. I am a dance and fitness instructor. My passion is helping people just like you find fitness results through dance and movement with my Dance Strong Programs.
I am also the Creator and Producer of Dance Strong!(tm) DVD Series, a Complete Workout Program combining the best of Dance and Fitness.
The first of the series is available now...stayed tuned for more fun workout DVD's coming soon. For more info and to order now: www.PattyRose.com
If you are in Westchester, NY, I invite you to join me for a free dance class.
I have a series of three Free Classes happening this summer. Come to as many as you'd like.
You are going to love this!
Join me for a blast of a class in a HUGE BEAUTIFUL STUDIO!
By combining my years of dance training in jazz, latin and street style dance we end up with a fun, exhilarating class that rocks!
Loads of fun and a great workout!
(Secrets to a Dancer's body!)
Tone Muscle
Gain Flexibility
Get Long and Lean
Dance! Dance! Dance!
There are no fees.
When: July 30, 2008 7:15 PM and August 4th, 2008 at 7:15 PM
(For Details on my July 29th see the blog post below)
Where: YWCA of White Plains and Central
Westchester
515 North St
White Plains, NY 10605
At this location the RSVP is a MUST!
The building will be locked and I need to know if you are coming to be sure I can let you in.
Simply RSVP and I will have someone at the door with the list until 7:15
Please arrive early.
Big lot provides easy parking behind the building,
Enter through the side entrance.
Kindly chose one of the following ways to RSVP:
1) Become a member of my meet-up group (free membership!) & easily RSVP there. click here to do that: http://dance.meetup.com/288/
2) Send me an email (info@pattyrose.com) with your RSVP: YES , NO or Maybe in the subject and contact information
Classes are appropriately paced so all participants are comfortable.
I hope to see you there!
Patty Rose
www.PattyRose.com
Creator of DanceStrong!(tm) DVD
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Committed to helping people find inspiration and motivation to move & dance!
Last Friday I took a walk to Riverside Park to meet my husband and catch the sunset. While we were there we heard the faint sound of a drum beat in the distance. In perfect NYC spontaneity, we strolled down toward the music and found an awesome GlobeSonic Summer Night Dance Party.
DJ's were spinning global tunes accompanied by live percussion, people were dancing and color-lighted hoola-hoops bounced around at Pier I at 70th Street. Of course I joined them. I can't tell you how fantastic it was to be dancing freely, feeling the pulse of the music and enjoying the warm summer breeze. This was such a treat, it felt like a vacation!
There is also a cafe at the Pier and we had a bite to eat. They offer anything form the healthy, hummus, or portabello mushroom appetizers to the regular burger and fries.
GlobeSonic will be back at Pier 1 at 70th Street again on Aug 15th and Sept 12, 2008. This is a free event that is hosted by the NYC Depart of Parks and Recreation.
I loved this event and plan on going again! You may want to check it out.
Here's the info:
Summer on the Hudson: GlobeSonic Sound System Dance Party
Friday, August 15, 2008
7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Join hundreds of others who come to dance the night away at our open-air summer dance parties with the GlobeSonic Sound System DJs accompanied by the drummers.
Friday August 15 & September 12, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Patty Rose
www.PattyRose.com
DanceStrong! (tm) DVD
DanceStrong! DVD Review
Committed to helping people find inspiration and motivation to move & dance!
Complimentary DANCE CLASS IS HERE! hope you can join me.
It is sure to be loads of fun and a great workout!
When: Tuesday - July 29th 7:00PM
Where: Strata Health Club, www.stratahealthclub.com
4 Gannett Drive, Lobby Suite,
West Harrison, NY 10604
914-694-4656
RSVP: There are no fees but an RSVP will help me accommodate everyone better.
Kindly chose one of the following ways to RSVP:
1) Become a member of my meet-up group (free membership!) & easily RSVP there. click here to do that: http://dance.meetup.com/288/
2) Send me an email (info@pattyrose.com) with RSVP: YES , NO or Maybe in the subject. (Feel free to leave comments if you'd like; any feedback regarding location, day and time that might work better for you will certainly be taken into consideration for future classes.)
What to Wear: Wear comfortable loose clothing. If you have jazz shoes, bring them. If not you can go with socks &/or sneakers. (socks are usually best).
Jazz Dance Class Description:
I start class with a thorough warm up to increase muscle strength & flexibility.
We then work on learning the moves in a relaxed and appropriately
paced so all participants are comfortable.
Throw in passion, attitude, music and dance our
hearts out for the remainder of class!
I hope to see you there!
Patty Rose
www.PattyRose.com
DanceStrong! (tm) DVD
DanceStrong! DVD Review
Committed to helping people find inspiration and motivation to move & dance
Free Jazz Dance Classes are coming in the next few weeks! Current locations include Scarsdale and West Harrison, New York.
I am so excited to be offering these free classes for you! I'll be posting full details in the next week so stayed tuned& get ready to MOVE!
These classes are FUN, EXCITING and INVIGORATING! Learn the secrets to a dancer's body! You'll burn calories, lose weight, increase strength, gain flexibility and enjoy a creative outlet.
Classes are relaxed and paced accordingly so that all participants are comfortable.
So get ready to learn some New Moves, throw in some Passion, Attitude and DANCE YOUR HEART OUT!
I hope you can make it.
Patty Rose
www.PattyRose.com
DanceStrong! (tm) DVD
DanceStrong! DVD Review
Committed to helping people find inspiration and motivation to move & dance
Last weekend I had the opportunity to attend a performance by "Evidence" A dance Company at the Joyce Theater.
I highly recommend this performance! Check out the company Website for upcoming dates, class and workshop schedule and information about Director and Choreographer Ronald K Brown. http://www.evidencedance.com/
Enjoy!
Patty Rose
Here's a great combo of exercises to get
you dancer legs working for you right now.
The Plie/Relevé combo has been and still is a series of training exercises used by dancers every day. It is exercises like these that create the long, lean legs of a dancer.
Try it out! This free Plie/Relevé Workout
Video will help you tone your gluts, hamstrings, quads, and calves.
Gluts: The big one! The one they write songs about. No,
really, the gluteus maximus combined with the gluteus minimus and gluteus
medius, is the largest muscle group of the body.
Quads: The quadricep muscle group is comprised of four
smaller muscles that run down the front of your leg. Many people call this your
"thigh."
Hamstrings: The
hamstring muscle group is in the back of your leg and it is actually made
of three muscles.
Calves: The gastrocnemius
is the large muscle of the calf. The soleus is the smaller muscle that merges
underneath the gastrocnemius. These muscles engage when you raise our heel,
(that's a relevé!)
Enjoy the workout!
PattyRose
Helping bring dance and fitness into your life!
So You Think You Can Dance is without a doubt my favorite show on TV today! Yes, I love it even more than Dancing with the Stars. Let's face it for a dancer, instructor of movement and someone simply passionate about the art - it's ALL Great! But, to me So You Think You Can Dance is special. I just love the technique and creativity the dancers have to offer. There is some absolute true talent on the air and it is awesome!
Season Four auditions are starting February 2008. I look forward to setting my DVR to catch the next season; I often rewind and re-watch routines on the show, so it'd great to have it recorded.
Click here for the Audition Dates!
Will you be among those out there to show your stuff? Or are you a passionate viewer that finds inspiration to dance by watching?
Track Backs are open, I'd love to here of your experience as an auditionee, contestant, or viewer!
Patty Rose
(914) 804-6757
www.PattyRose.com
DanceStrong(tm) DVD
Committed to helping people find inspiration and motivation to move.
Are you a Michael Jackson Fan?
Do you remeber the great creativity in his moves and his music when he was in the limelight? I just came across a workout DVD by Anthony King, Thiller Dance Workout DVD. It looks like great fun, a good workout and he really breaks down the steps to get you movin' like Michael with slides, moon walking and all!
Check it out; the video clip on Anthony King's website will give you a clear overview.
Enjoy the Dance!
Patty Rose
(914) 804-6757
www.PattyRose.com
DanceStrong(tm) DVD
Committed to helping people find inspiration and motivation to move & dance.
Do you remember Danny
Tidwell from So You Think You Can Dance, Season Three? I literally
find myself breathless when watching him dance. His line, his grace, his
ability to "fly" through the air with leaps and jumps, and his deep
connection to the experience make for perfect entertainment in dance.
I was so excited to learn that Danny
Tidwell is the co-founder of Movmnt, a magazine of fashion, dance,
and pop culture as a lifestyle. The first official issue will be on stands in
February, 2008. Last week, I picked up a Fall, 2007 copy while at Broadway Dance Center.
I enjoyed reading all of it, including an article by Mia Michaels, as well as
interviews with Ingrid Michaelson and Jamie King. Rather than explain to you
what the magazine is all about, here is a quote taken from the magazine's
Letter from the Editor, David Benaym: "We aim to bring fashion, dance and
pop culture together as a lifestyle."
So what does this have to do with fitness?
In my opinion, Everything.
Dance as a lifestyle is Fitness!
Can you find a way to dance - and by dance I mean MOVE! What is your personal style of dance? How do
you like to move your body to feel good?
We can find ways to do live dance in the purity of movement.
We can find inspiration to live dance by using music.
We can become excited to dance via pop culture.
To emulate the life of a dancer is to find movement in your life on a daily
basis. It can be avenue to be healthy, fit, flexible, strong and free!
It is not a new concept, but I'll state it anyway, if you enjoy what you choose to do as exercise, you'll be more likely to take
part in it.
I offer a suggestion to you for 2008; find a way to express your inner best. Is it by jumping around with your kids, dancing in your living room, doing Dance DVD’s at home or taking a dance class?
Try it! You'll be happy and healthy in the process!
Enjoy the Dance!
Patty
Patty Rose
www.PattyRose.com
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