Published by Janna Beaufait on 28 Apr 2010
We couldn’t do this without you! From the talk around the water cooler from people who know, (i.e. friends, family, and people who have been supporting and coming to our shows for quite some time) this was the BEST show EVER! And I heartily agree!! Snaps, whahoos, and kudos to all who danced and helped. You are truly the best!
Published by Janna Beaufait on 27 Apr 2010
And don’t miss our special dance events!
Dance Day at Aroma’s Coffee Cafe in the Newport News City Center
April 29 7-9pm
Lots of dance demos and mini classes. Come join us for all the fun!
“ATSfest” May 1 at Janna’s 1-5pm
Our newest dance company East West ATS Dance Company is hosting their first of what we hope to be many ATSfests. If your an ATS gal, come and dance to your hearts content. All levels are welcome! The cost is $5 to cover the cost of snacks and $5 if you want to set up a small vending blanket. Dress out in your ATS finery, show off your best fluffy skirts and cholies! Come dance your ATS off!!!
House “Half-la”
May 1
7-9pm
If you missed our Spring Hafla at W&M, drop by to see some of those fantastic dances and dancers from our show. Open to the public.
Summer Class Schedule–Excludes All Beginner Classes which have already started.
SATURDAY, MAY 1
9am FOLLOW THE LEADER BELLY DANCE $48 per 6 weeks per person
ATS Slow Moves-May 1-June 24
ATS Fast Moves-June 19-July 24
10am MOTHER & DAUGHTER BELLY DANCE-Ages 6-12 $55 per couple
11am BEGINNER BELLY DANCE FOR ADULTS $48 for 6 weeks per person
SUNDAY, MAY 2
5pm SALSA $48 for 6 weeks per person
6pm BALLROOM DANCE INTENSIVES $40 for 4 weeks per person
If your getting ready for that special occasion, be it a wedding or a cruise, this is the perfect class for you and yours! Each of the Intensives is designed to get you dancing in just 4 short weeks with the most popular and usable of the Ballroom Dance Styles.
May 2-23 Swing
June 6-27 Waltz
July 11-Aug. 1 Fox Trot
Aug. 15-Sept. 5 Rumba
MONDAY, MAY 3
7pm LC INTERMEDIATE ZILL
8pm LC GYPSY
9pm EAST WEST ATS DANCE COMPANY
TUESDAY, MAY 4
6pm SC VEIL May 3-June 8
SC ZILL June 22-July 27
$60 for 6 weeks per person
7pm LC INTERMEDIATE VEIL
8pm LC FUSION
9pm ADVANCED CHOREOGRAPHY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5
7pm LC ATS LEVEL II
8pm LC URBAN TRIBAL
9pm B.A.S.T DANCE COMPANY
THURSDAY, MAY 6
7pm INTERMEDIATE LEVEL II-Folkloric Dances of the Middle East Dance style TBA
8pm DESERT BREEZE STUDENT DANCE COMPANY
9pm DESERT WIND DANCE COMPANY
Classes are registering NOW!!
See you in Class!
Janna
Published by Janna Beaufait on 20 Apr 2010
Join us for a afternoon of the best belly dance in the area on Sunday, April 25 at the College of William and Mary Commonwealth Theater in the Sadler Center. Doors open at 5pm and show begins at 5:30pm. Be sure to allow plenty of time to park, the Sadler Center is still under construction. Entrance to the building is on the left side of the large mess that is the front of the Sadler Center. See you there!
And a big thank you to all the dancers and students who helped at the ICF last Saturday. Thank you for donating your time and talents to our booth and performances. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Mark your calendar for the Summer Session of classes that are beginning this week! Basic Belly Dance and Hula this week and Basic ATS, Salsa, Ballroom Intensives, and Long Course Semester Classes all begin next week! So keep an eye out for the class times and days.
Published by Janna Beaufait on 13 Apr 2010
New Classes Begin the Week of April 19-May 2 Registration is OPEN NOW!! Drop by the Studio after 6pm all week to register or call: 757-871-7594 to register over the phone. See you in dance class!
BEGINNER BELLY DANCE FOR ADULTS $48 for 6 weeks
6pm Monday April 19-May 24 June 7-July 12 July 26-August 30 *September 13-Oct. 18
6pm Thursday April 29-June 3 June 10-July 15 July 29-September 2 *September 16-Oct. 21
11am Saturday May 1-June 5 June 19-July 24 July 31-September 4 *September 18-Oct 23
FOLLOW THE LEADER BELLY DANCE (ATS)–$48 for 6 weeks
9am Saturday May 1-June 5 Slow Combos June 19-July 24 Fast Combos July 31-September 4 Slow Combos *September 18-Oct. 23 Fast Combos
MOTHER & DAUGTHER BELLY DANCE–$55 for 4 weeks per couple
10am Saturday May 1-22 July 10-31 August 21-September 11 *September 25-October 16
SALSA–$48 for 6 weeks 5pm Sunday
May 2-June June 20-Aug 6 August 15-September 19 *October 3-November 7
BALLROOM DANCE INTENSIVES
$40 for 4 weeks
Going on a cruise? Getting ready for a wedding? Or just want to learn how to dance and don’t have much time? Then this is the class for you! Each class is just four weeks and will focus on one style of Ballroom Dance so you will be able to strut your stuff on the dance floor with confidence when you have finished your class. No partner needed. Wear smooth bottomed shoes to class, no sneakers or rubber soled shoes.
6pm Sunday May 2-23 Swing June 6-27 Waltz July 11-August 1 Fox Trot August 15-September 5 Rumba
HULA & TAHITIAN for ADULTS $48 for 6 weeks
Ages 12 & up.
The dances of the Islands are fun, aerobic, and tone the hips and thighs in such a easy way you won’t know you are exercising until your jeans start to feel loose! Our Certified Hula instructor will take you step by step through the basic moves of Hula and Tahitian Style Dance and apply them to a short choreography. Wear comfortable workout clothes to class, no jeans or street clothes. Bring a pareo or sarong if you have one.
6pm Wednesday April 21-May 26 Hula June 9-July 14 Tahitian July 28-September 1 Hula *September 15-October 20
HULA & TAHITIAN for KIDS & TEENS $48 for 6 weeks Ages 5-11
Give your children a taste of a Hawaiian vacation right here at home. Kids love the dances of the Hawaiian Islands and they take naturally to the steps. Classes are fun, easy, and aerobic. Our Certified Hula Instructor will teach your child basic steps and a short dance. Each six weeks will focus on one of the main styles of Hula or Tahitian Dance. Students need to wear comfortable workout style clothes to class.
5:15-6pm Wednesday April 21-May 26 Hula June 9-July 14 Tahitian July 28-September 1 Hula
YOGA for HEALTH & WEIGHT LOSS $48 for 6 weeks
Stress is one of the big factors in weight gain! Don’t take the stress of your work day home. Our Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor will lead you through simple, easy to do, beginner level stretches that will help you relax and loose weight in our after work program. Wear stretchy workout style clothes. Bring your own matt to class. Drop ins welcome.
5:15-6pm Thursday April 15-May 20 June 3-July 15 July 28-September 2 *September 16-October 21
Published by Janna Beaufait on 12 Apr 2010
Sunday, April 25–SPRING HAFLA–College of William & Mary Commonwealth Theater, Sadler Center
Doors open at 5pm, show starts at 5:30pm
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of dancing and music featuring dancers from Janna’s International Dance Studio & the William & Mary Beledi Club.
Published by Janna Beaufait on 12 Apr 2010
Saturday, May 1-5pm- ATSfest At Janna’s!
Our newest dance company East West Belly Dance ATS Company is hosting their first of what we hope to be many ATSfests. If your an ATS gal, come and dance to your hearts content. All levels are welcome! The cost is $5 to cover the cost of snacks and $5 if you want to set up a small vending blanket. Dress out in your ATS finery, show off your best fluffy skirts and cholies! Come dance your ATS off!!!
Published by Janna Beaufait on 12 Apr 2010
Thursday, April 29 7-9pm at Aromas City Center
INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY
Join us for dance demos and presentations at Aromas in Newport News at the City Center 7-9pm in honor of Dance Day. Studios from all over the world celebrate the art and joy of dance on this day each year, as well as educate the general public about dance. We will be having mini classes in Belly Dance, Hula, ATS Belly Dance and Urban Tribal Belly Dance. Come out for some great coffee and snacks and the best belly dancers and teachers in Tidewater!
Published by Janna Beaufait on 12 Apr 2010
The ladies of Desert Wind will be performing three times this year at the International Children’s Festival in Hampton: 12:40-1pm on the Queens Street Stage, 2:20-2:40 on the Main Stage, and 3:10-3:00 on the Queens Street Stage. We could really use some volunteers to help man the booth during those times. Its a lot of fun! If you interested, please call or email Janna. And be sure to come out and cheer us on!!! We would love to see you there.
Published by Janna Beaufait on 12 Apr 2010
We will be at the Sadler Center Commonwealth Stage for the dress rehearsal. Contact Janna for details or questions. Please be prompt! We will not have anytime to repeat numbers if you are late. Be there before your scheduled time and ready to go! Remember that they are still working on the front of the building and you will need to enter on the left side and to allow plenty of extra time for travel. All times listed below are PM!!
9pm–OHANA CLASS
9:15—LC VEIL
9:30—LC TRIBAL
9:45—LC ZILL
10pm—INTERMEDIATE CANE
10:15—ADVANCED STUDIO CLASS
10:30—LC ATS
10:45—DESERT BREEZE
11pm–GYPSY CLASSES—STUDIO & W&M
11:15—W&M VEIL
11:30—W&M TRIBAL
11:45—W&M ADVANCED
Published by Janna Beaufait on 01 Apr 2010
Join us for our annual Spring Hafla on April 25 at the College of William & Mary Commonwealth Theater featuring dancers from Janna’s Int’l Dance Studio, Desert Wind, Desert Breeze, B.A.S.T., East West Belly Dance ATS, and the William & Mary Beledi Club. Doors open at 5pm and the Show starts at 5:30pm. Donations welcome. See you there!