The Bea Hive - Male Dancers Needed for Thursdays Salsa Class

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Dear Bea,   The Bea Hive is looking for male dancers for our Salsa Classes on Thursdays. If you are interested or know of anyone who wants to learn to dance Salsa, please share this email. Our Thursday Salsa Classes are 90% females and we would love to have male dance partners for all these beautiful ladies. Classes are $15 a Class or $60 a Month* *With a 6 month contract/auto bill. Print this email for 1 FREE Class to give us a try* *New Customers Only  See you on the dance floor. Beatrix Dozier The Bea Hive 9627 Chapman Ave Garden Grove, California 92841

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Diva Salsa Boot Camp at The Bea Hive

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Diva Salsa Boot Camp at The Bea Hive Where: The Bea Hive 9627 Chapman Ave Garden Grove, CA 92841 Driving Directions When: Sunday April 29, 2012 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM PDT Add to my calendar Dear Bea, Samantha 1-3pm Teaching Cumbia, Merengue, Diva Ladies Styling Abraham 2-4pm Teaching Footwork, Intermediate Lead and Follow Josie 3-5pm Beginner Salsa Salsa Fusion - A fusion of several styles of Latin Dancing Get more information Register Now! I can't make it

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LA Salsa Congress

The date is quickly approaching us.  Dance teams and profressionals around the world are preparing to travel to La for the 14th annual Salsa Congress by Albert Torres.  Latin Dance Store has been a part of this for over 7 yrs now. So much has changed since then for my business as well as many others.   My first salsa congress was an experience of a lifetime.  It took place at the Hollywood Park Casino in the parking lot in a giant big top tent.  It was a circus of salsa dancers.  I had never seen anything like it in my life.  I got to meet and dance with the best dancers from all over the world. 

Since that phenomenal event way back, Latin Dance Store has become an icon in the dance world.  We opened our dance studio in Garden Grove and put our store in our very own boutigue.  We also opened a new website at http://shoesforsalsadancing.com where we continue to sell great dance shoes at great prices.  The Bea Hive has also become well known in the dance community and has grown by leaps and bounds.  Dance has changed my life and I am grateful to all that have been a part of it.

What IS Latin Dancing?

    

Latin dancing is gaing popularity on all the dance floors and it is known for its sensual hip action and sexy rhythms. Latin dancing can be defined in all the hispanic cultures but is also widely known and popular on the Ballroom Dance Floor.  Learning the Latin dances are fairly easy because most of them are made up of the same basic foot work.


Basic:

The actual term "Latin Dance" may be defined in two ways.
   1. Style of dances originating in Latin America
   2. Category of International style of ballroom dances.

There are many dances that originated in Latin America, therefore they are referred to as Latin dances.  International Latin is a category of International ballroom dancing.  It constists of the following dances:

   1. Cha Cha: Energetic and sassy, the Cha-Cha
              is danced to authentic Latin music or
              Latin Pop. It is an offshoot of the Mambo.
   2. Rumba: Known as the "dance of love." Danced to romantic, Latin love songs, it is fun and quite easy to
                    learn.

   3. Samba: Often difficult to master, the Samba is a lively Brazilian dance consisting of many jumps and
                    turns. The Samba is an extremely fast dance.

   4. Paso Doble: Meaning "two step" in Spanish, Pasa Doble is a lively, march-like dance with significantly
                    less hip movement.
   5. Jive: A variation of the Jitterbug, the Jive consists of dance steps derived from country dancing.



Latin Style:

When compared to other ballroom dance styles, the latin dances are generally a bit faster paced and sensual.  Much more expression in the steps.  It is for couples and they sometimes dance in a closed position, tight, and can hold one or both hands.  It is sultry and physical with playful moveents that make the different dances endlessly entertaining.

Tiajuana's Nightclub is Closed!!!

I just read this article in OC Register about Tiajuana's in Irvine closing down.  Well Known Bar and Grill files for bankruptcy.  It deeply saddens me to see this kind of thing happening all around me day after day.  It is a constant battle for the small business owner to just keep our doors open.  Is this economy every going to give us a break?  These past few months have been very difficult but we are starting our New Year with a new thought process.  I am sooooo tired of crying about finances and worrying about when the next bill will be able to be paid.  It's time to just turn it loose and let it happen. 

It has been proven time and time again that a positive attitude and a good outlook brings positive results and all the things you want in life. Sometime you just have to turn it over to a higher power and let go.  That is my goal this year.  I want to let go and let God.

2012 will prove to be the best year ever and The Bea Hive will thrive with business.  We will have huge dance events and parties and teach the world to dance. All of our instructors will work together as a team to achieve a common goal and everyone will benefit.  Our Zumba programs will grown out of control and we will have to add even more classes.  Our latin and ballroom programs will be busting at the seams and people will line up to take the weekly classes.  Our performing team will be good enough to compete at the LA Salsa Congress in May and our kids will elicit standing ovations every time they perform.

I hope that is enough positive thinking for now.  After my bah humbug Christmas i needed a more positive outlook.  This positive thinking will allow us to survive.  Don't go down with the economy, stay on top with the winners.

It is truly sad that Tiajuanas is closed for business but trust me when i say, "It won't be for long". Some other restaurant bar owner will lease the property and reopen under a different name.  We will still salsa dance there and The Bea Hive will provide the instructors to do it!!

Bah Humbug Christmas Story

Well, it's the day before Christmas and all through the town. Everyone is shopping to prevent the dreaded Christmas gift frown. You need a good present for all the people you know or they feel neglected because appreciation you don't show. So spend all your money on the gifts you will get and start the new year with a huge amount of new debt.

I hate to be bah humbug but Christmas seems to be the most stressful time of year for me. It has become so commercialized that businesses all over the world just capitalize on the "gift giving" season to increase profits and sell sell sell.  It's really quite ridiculous.  It has lost the meaning of the birth of Christ or any of the religious aspects of it.  Many children nowadays don't even know the meaning of Christmas or why we all go crazy buying stuff for everyone once a year.  Lots of kids think it's just the time of year to get something out of their parents.

Now that I own a business i recognize the importance of using Christmas as a means to make money and it sickens me.  I want to close for the holidays completely but financially it is impossible.  I struggle all year to keep the business going and then December hits and everyone wants to cancel or hold memberships, stop going to classes and the place is a ghost town for a month.  Even though all the expenses are the same in December as they are every other month. My income is at about 30% of regular and on top of it, I'm expected to buy gifts for people i only see at Christmas and my daughter is asking for an iPad for Christ's sake,  AND I FEEL GUILTY ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO GET IT FOR HER!!!!  I cry alot at Christmas and need the support of my close friends just to feel like there is a purpose to this madness.



At this time i want to take a deep breath and let the worry go. Take just a moment to remember the joys of Christmas and why we celebrate it.  Remember that it is not the amount of money you spend on a gift but why you purchased it in the first place. Try to be nice to people around you and don't throw things when you hear the Christmas music.  I'm writing this article for all the people out there that are as stressed out as I am.  By Monday, the holidays are half over.  January 1st is a new year again and we have a chance to catch up.

As always remember - No matter how bad it seems, there is always someone worse off than you.  When things get really bad just think "At least I'm not THAT guy!!!!"

  

Importance of Technique in Dance

If you are a dancer I bet that you are working hard to clean up and make your routines better all the time.  While you spend most of your time focusing on your routines though, never forget to improve on the most important element in dance... TECHNIQUE!!  This is the core fundamentals of dance.  You always have to hold your body correctly while performing and execute your skills properly.  Good technique is imperative in all areas of dance regardless of the style.  If you dance jazz, hip hop, ballroom, latin or tap there is always an element of technique to improve. 

Great Technique

Here are some helpful tips to use on your own or with your teams to help improve overall technique as dancers.

Body Alignment

Dancers will frequently spend so much time on choreography that they forge to hold themsilves correctly when dancing.  Whether they are beginners or more advanced, don't forget to go back to basics when needed. Have them stand with feet together, hads at sides and go from the top down on how to hold their bodies

• Chin Lifted, long neck, eyes straight ahead.
• Shoulders down and back
• Rib cage closed.
• Tight stomach muscles.
• Hips even and level
• Knees relaxed and not locked. Slightly bent legs.
• Feet turned out or parallel. Turnout comes from hips with the knees always in a line over the toes.

Spins and Turns

• Start with the prep, Make sure they have the weight distributed evenly between both legs.
• Practice moving from the prep to the spin position without actually rotating to practice finding their center.  They will find their center of balance if they execute good body alignment.
• Practice spotting.  Do this by doing chain turns across the floor.  These are spins that link together by staying on the balls of your feet and focusing on one spot as you move across the floor, one spin at a time.
• Work on control of the spin. Walk across the floor starting with the right 1-2-3, prep on 4, spin on 5-6, down to right knee on 7-8.  This helps gain control and remain lifted while coming out of a spin.

Leaps and Jumps

• Always point and stretch the feet the second they leave the floor.
• Use a proper plie instead of arms to gain height on jumps or leaps. Do a plie, push off both feet and go up to "fly". Always land in a plie when coming out of any aerial movements to avoid injuries.
• When doing toe touches or leaps in second position, make sure the hips are level and the butt is tucked under.
• Chin lifts will help gain more height.

Once the basics are mastered, a dancer is ready to challenge themself with more advanced moves.  It's kind of like a building block, after one skill is mastered you can move on to the next. The key to success is practice and repetition.  Always remember that when you are incorporating a difficult move it is not measured by the level of skill needed to perform it but rather the proper execution of the move.

Dance in The Holidays

It’s that time of year again, and holiday shopping is in full swing. What are you going to give this year? Instead of the usual and ordinary, give the gift of an unforgettable experience this season when you give the gift of dance. Forget re-gifting that toaster you got last year – dance lessons are a unique gift that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Avoid the crowds at the mall and head to the dance studio instead. Not only do they offer lessons for any level, but they will also have many choices in dance apparel. So whether you want to introduce someone to dance for the first time, or are giving a gift to an experienced dancer, there is a great option for you.

With black Friday over, now is the perfect time to be shopping for holiday specials and Christmas discounts on dance lessons and dance apparel. Unsure which class to give as an exciting gift? Or perhaps you know a dancer but don’t know their taste in dance apparel. Look for offers on discount gift certificates this season. You’ll get a deal, and they’ll get the dancing experience they really want.

Everyone wants to give a unique gift that shows they care. Giving the gift of dance shows the recipient that they are important to you. Show your Aunt Sally that you want her to have a great time learning to salsa. Or help your daughter prepare for the first dance at her sweet sixteen or quinseañera. Rekindle the flame with your husband or wife and sign up for ballroom dancing. The gift of dance is fun for people in all stages of life.

Not only is dancing super fun, but it can benefit our lives overall. Dance is great exercise, releases those feel-good endorphins, and helps to increase strength and agility. Dance class is also a great place to meet new people. Forget the standard gifts you buy at the mall ever year. Instead, sign up a loved one for a unique experience in the dance studio. And don’t forget, with great deals this time of year, it only makes sense to give the gift of dance to yourself too!

Youth Rock Awards in Hollywood

One of the hottest awards shows to hit our scenes took place in Hollywood on Wednesday, December 7th.  It was at the Avalon Theater, right in the middle of Hollywood, and the event had red carpet, celebrities, live performances and a rockin after party.

Jonathan George of JG Entertainment created these award to recognize and celebrate our top young artists.  Ages are 25 and under and they must perform in Music, Dance, TV and/or Film.  The Youth Rock Awards were designed to help this talented young dancers and performers to excel in dance, music and acting.  This year’s nominees include celebrities from some of today’s hottest TV shows and networks such as: Pretty Little Liars, Teen Wolf, The Vampire Diaries, Disney, Nickelodeon, So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Best Dance Crew; breakout stars in films such as Twilight, X‐Men: First Class, Kick Ass, Sucker Punch, Super 8; and music artists from Bruno Mars to Justin Bieber.



This was a fabulous event and here at The Bea Hive we are constantly striving to turn out dancers worthy of these awards.  Congratulations to all the nominees.