Dance Classes & Workshops with Lew-Ann Leen Dec 2011 & Jan 2012

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All that Jazz : The Charleston, the Can Can, Vaudeville and Burlesque were all sensations of their time.  Who knew they could be good for our health?  Using dance moves from great moments from our Jazz culture, Lew-Ann will lead you through an hour of rich, robust, flirty and foxy Jazzercise.  This class is not only great for flexibility, core strengthening and aerobic exercise; it will release endorphins and make you laugh! Belly-Dancing : Why can’t exercising be fun and glamorous?  It can! Strengthen your core, improve your flexibility, shake and shimmy off inches while moving to the beautiful mysterious melodies from the Old World. As a means of self expression, this ancient art inspires grace, poise and confidence, boosting self esteem and just plain makes us feel womanly. Now every woman can explore her goddess within and become a diva. Beginners will get all of the basic drills and steps.  We will be covering the essentials to make sure you feel confident.  Divas who have danced with Lew-Ann before will discover new combinations to strengthen their art, while perfecting the tools of the dance form.  So…why Belly Dance?  We Belly Dance because it is fun! Wear comfortable clothing like a tank top and capri pants.  Hip Scarves are optional but, useful and fun. Lew-Ann will have some for sale.  A pretty scarf also works well. Tap Workshop from Jan. 8 to 14, 2012: Tap dancing comes to us from our Irish friends and from the streets of Harlem.  Come and explore this great American Dance with its rich rhythms, great tunes and unique styles.  Anyone can be a hoofer if the desire to tap their toes is there.  Lew-Ann offers a basic introduction to all who Gotta Dance.  For this introduction Workshop any shoe with a leather soul will do.  If you have tap shoes bring them.  Sneakers and flip flops are not so good.  If someone wants to order tap shoes from the states, Lew-Ann will transport them. Tuesday @ 8:30am Dec. 20 & 27, 2011 Jan. 3, 17, 24 & 31, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00am Dec. 24 & 31. 2011 Jan. 7, 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 2012 Sunday Jan 8, Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 and Friday 13 @10:00am, and Monday Jan 9 & Thursday 12 @ 11:30am   $ 10 per class - drop-in rate 6 classes for $ 50   $ 10 per Class - drop-in rate 6 classes for $ 50 $ 50 Note: even though you can attend these classes as you choose, each class will build upon the next. It is best for you to start at the beginning and continue as you wish. We encourage a commitment so that we can prepare a good foundation for an awesome performance offering at the end of the class cycles. Classes are also open to children from the age of 10. Times : Sunday Jan 8, Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th and Friday 13th at 10:00am and Monday Jan 9th and Thursday 12th at 11: Lew-Ann attended Dance Teacher Training School at Kent State with scholarship from Dance Masters of America, New England Chapter. She also did teacher training workshops with Gus Giordano in Chicago. Her childhood years were spent with Josephine Shanley and Polly Thomas and The Maine State Ballet. Lew-Ann was introduced to Belly Dancing in her late Twenties and recently studied with Mimi Fontana, Belly Queen, Sarah Locke and the traditional Samara, Serena and Elena Lentini. While living in New York City, in the early 80's, Lew-Ann studied Kundalini yoga with Donna Davidge Amrita. She later went on to Film and edit Donna's third video Flexibility and the Spine. Her teacher training was with physical therapist Jane Marchant of Nosara Wellness in Costa Rica. Lew-Ann produced Jane's first video, Core Training and Lower Back Class. At home in Maine, Lew-Ann spent three years studying Astanga at Yoga East in Portsmouth. She has worked as a guest artist in NYC and in recent years in Costa Rica. Her Students have ranged from 3-80. She has choreographed dozens of musicals and owned her own theatre company for ten years. She taught Musical Theatre Dance at USM and has BA in Theatre and Dance form the University of Maine, Orono. Her classes are energetic, fun and full of enthusiasm. Visit www.lew-anndance.com