Monday, 18 January 2010 22:39

Let's face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial. Working out can be lots of things, but it's never been known to be an exhilarating experience…UNTIL NOW! Looking for a fun way to get in shape?

Join CSDA instructor Andrea Rogers for a 10-week Zumba session starting January 25!

Class meets Monday nights from 8:30-9:30

Cost: $150 for 10 weeks
(Join with a friend and you each save $20)

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class!

In the past years, the Zumba® program has become nothing short of a revolution, spreading like wildfire, and positioning itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness.
As of July 2009, the Zumba® program is being taught at over 40,000 locations in 75 countries, has sold millions of DVDs, and has changed the lives of Zumba® Fanatics worldwide with an astonishing five million participants taking Zumba classes every week. Why? Because it's the best party around.

Monday, 16 November 2009 19:58

Hatboro Holiday Parade
Practice: Saturday, November 21 1:30 - 3 p.m.

If you have not responded, it is not too late to join. Drop a note at the front desk right away to have your name added to the list of dancers!!! We are all busy at this time of the year, but please make every effort to be at practice if you are participating. Creative Movement and Combo I students, who are riding on the truck, do not need to be at practice. The parade date is Sunday November 22nd, rain or shine! Information will be posted at is online. Scroll down past the newsletter for more details. If you are not marching, please come out and cheer on CSDA!!!! Parents who are walking or riding do not need to purchase a T-shirt. Please try to coordinate yourselves with the students by wearing black pants, and a solid color top.

Halloween Party
Thank you to all the students who participated in the Halloween Party. Everyone had a great time and the costumes were fabulous. We were able to collect many food items to donate to the needy. All the items were donated through St. John-Bosco Parish. Congratulations to Kayla Meager!!! Heather’s guess of 27 won her the basket of candy. Photos from the party can be viewed on the CSDA Photo Gallery page.

Thanksgiving Break & Weather Closing information
The studio will be closed Wednesday, November 25 through November 29. Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Center Stage Dance Academy will follow the Hatboro-Horsham School District for all weather related closings. An email will be sent out and we are listed on the NBC10.com website. Please call the studio for a recorded message in the event you are unsure or check the studio website.

Parent Observation
Parent observation will be held Monday, November 30 -Saturday, December 5. Parents are encouraged to attend. Grandparents are welcome to attend classes for for dancers 5 and under. Please do not bring small children unless absolutely necessary. If you must bring your small children, please adhere to the following rules. Food and drink are not permitted on the dance floor at anytime by parents or children. Small children may not be left unattended in the waiting area or dressing room. Cell phones must be on silent. In the event that you must make or accept a call, please excuse yourself from the studio. There is to be no talking amongst those observing as it is a distraction to the students. The dancers have been working very hard and will be excited to show off their new and improved skills!!!

Trim the Tree
Another holiday season is upon us at CSDA. We would like to encourage each student bring an ornament in to hang on the tree. You will be able to take your ornament back before winter break or you may leave it on the tree for years to come. The goal is to have each student represented on the studio tree. Ornaments can be home made or bought. They can be dance related or they can simply show off something that is unique to the student who placed it on the tree. Have fun and be creative!!!

Holiday Gifts at CSDA
Dance bags, Garment Bags and T-shirts and camis make great last minute holiday gifts. For the little girls…stop in and check out the entire collection of hair bows! Many colors to choose and they make great stocking stuffers!!!

Holiday Parties
Starting Thursday, December 17, each class will have a short holiday party at the end of each class. Please bring a snack to share with your class. Juice, cups, plates and napkins will be at the studio. If you have brought in an ornament and would like to have it back, it must be removed during this week. The tree will be packed away during the holiday break and all ornaments left will be stored for the following year. Thank you again to all of you who helped to make the tree beautiful.

Winter Break
The studio will be closed for all regularly scheduled classes Thursday, December 24 and will reopen Monday, January 4. Enjoy the holidays and see you all next year!!!

Final Costume Payments
Final costume payments are due on or before January 9, 2010. Final balances will be in your studio mailbox the about a week. All costume late costumes payments will be subject to regular late fees.

NYCDA
Save the date!!! The New York City Dance Alliance convention is coming to Philadelphia the weekend of March 13-14. Classes in various styles are offered to students starting at age 5. Younger students can participate in a half-day program and older students can choose the one or two day workshop. Please visit www.NYCdance.com  for more information. Workshop classes are a great way to experience class from current working professional dancers and choreographers. Be sure to check out their staff bios…they are pretty impressive! After browsing the NYCDA site, check out what CSDA dancers had to say about their experience on the CSDA site. NYCDA is a way to see the next phase of your child’s dance education…Mark your calendars today!!!