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A Fall Affair November Event

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The event of the fall season is happening right here at Dance FX Studios! “A Fall Affair” is being held Saturday, November 17th, 2012 to raise funds for a local domestic abuse shelter. Co-hosted by Dance FX Studios and Hair Ink, “A Fall Affair” this year marks the first year for what will become an annual event.   Proceeds from the event , we go to support a division of “A New Leaf” called the Autumn House, located in Mesa, Arizona. For over 25 years, “A New Leaf” has positively affected the lives of many victims throughout Arizona  by providing housing to victims of domestic abuse.

Dance FX Studios and Hair Ink Salon are dedicated to raising a minimum of $5,000 to donate to “A New Leaf”. We would love to have the support of our community to make the goal a reality. Dance FX Studios, where the event will be held, is centrally located in the Phoenix metro valley just off the 101 highway, for your convenience. We are in Mesa,  minutes away from Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert and Chandler so there is no excuse why everyone can’t come out and help a great cause.

A Fall Affair will  feature some amazing vendors, raffle items and sponsors.Vendors include Origami Owl, Lia Sophia, Zumba Fitness and Scentsy so you can get all of your holiday shopping done early AND give back to charity, all in the same night!  In addition to vendors, we will also be featuring unique services that you can’t find just anywhere. Have you ever had your fortune read in chocolate? Would you like to meet a nutritionist who comes and cleans out your pantry for you? We will have it all at A Fall Affair charity event.

In addition to unique vendors and services, there will be 50 raffle items for you to bid on including rounds of golf, gift baskets, jewelry and gift cards from Native New Yorker!  Sugar Lips Cakery and My Big Fat Greek Restaurant are sponsors to the event, providing all of the food and yummy treats.

Excited yet? We know we are! If you are looking for one more thing to make your night complete, we have it. There will also be a complimentary Salsa dance class held at the event. The fun just goes on and on….

“A Fall Affair” is bound to be one of Dance FX Studios’ biggest events yet and, with your support, we can make a difference in our community while having a great time at the event. Please join us for a night of food, fun, dancing and shopping and give someone the amazing gift of a second chance at A Fall Affair on Saturday, November 17th from 8-11 pm. We’ll have dancing, a group salsa class, food, a deejay and more. Dance FX Studios is located on the corner of Dobson and Guadalupe in Mesa, Arizona.

What Everyone Wants to Know About Dancing

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Ballroom Dancing in Chandler ArizonaAs an ballroom dance instructor in Phoenix for 16 years now, I have heard and seen it all from my students. At Dance FX Studios, we have taught couples that were on their first date, couples whose marriage counselors have suggested that they learn to dance as a means of saving their marriage and couples who were just getting married. We have also instructed guys and gals who came in individually looking to meet that someone special, build their confidence and learn a new hobby. While the spectrum of “types” of students we have runs deep, one common question is on everyone’s mind. The number one question that my students have asked me over the years is: “How long will it take me/us to be a great dancer?” This question is tricky. Let’s explore the good, the bad and the ugly of what it takes to be a great dancer.

The Good: The good news about learning to dance is that what you put into your dancing is what you will get out of it. Like with any hobby, practicing your dancing, thinking about it and going out and enjoying it can only lead to all things good in terms of gaining assurance that you can become a great dancer. In the beginning stages of learning to dance, it is important to start with private lessons so that you can get the attention to detail with one-on-one dance instruction that is tailored for you. The biggest tip I can give any dancer? Don’t focus on your footwork as much as your leading or following skills.

The Bad: Ballroom dancing, Salsa, Swing or even Country Western dancing is a skill that does not happen over night. Time is only on your side if you take conscious steps towards your dancing goals. Find the right dance studio for you and ask your instructor what you can focus on specifically in between each lesson to continue to improve and grow. Give yourself 6 months to a year to start putting the pieces in place and gain the fluidity gained only through repetition and muscle memory and time.

The Ugly: While ANYONE is capable of being a great dancer, people generally want to take shortcuts. Who wants to wait to get out and use their dancing and have fun? Just remember that shortcuts will only prolong the time it takes you to learn to dance well. What some people may consider “the ugly” of learning to dance is that quality dance lessons are an investment. Remember that as you find a qualified studio that you will be investing in yourself and developing a life skill that will open up many doors in your life including adding romance, meeting new people and relieving stress.

I can think of no better hobby than dancing to bring about positive change in someone’s life. So, as you ponder the good, the bad and the ugly, keep in mind that dancing is the best investment in YOU and it will continue to reward you for the rest of your life.