danceScape eZine: February 2010


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LIVE, LAUGH, LEARN ... DANCE!
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Congratulations to Mike who pulled off a surprise for the love of his life, Johna. For the past few years, Johna had been hinting that she would like to learn Ballroom Dancing. In fact, each Valentine's, she would laugh and tease Mike by asking whether he had arranged for their private dance lesson. But this year, Mike had the last laugh!

Johna is a hair stylist at Flow Hair Studio in downtown Burlington. After work, Mike indicated that he was taking her out for dinner, but took a surprise "detour". When she arrived at danceScape, Johna was in a state of shock when she was greeted by Beverley Cayton-Tang and Robert Tang, who are former 3-time Canadian and 2-time North American Amateur Standard Ballroom Champions. During the next hour, Mike whisked her off her feet by learning and leading her to do the Merengue, Cha Cha, and Swing. See some of their photos on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/danceScape.

If you're celebrating a Birthday, Anniversary, Engagement, or Wedding and want to plan a surprise private dance lesson at danceScape, E-mail events@dancescape.com or call (905) 633-8808. You can also book online at http://lessons.dancescape.com (click on "Private Lessons" or "Online Store - Packages" tabs). For more information about Flow Hair Studio, please call 905 631-7689 and ask for Johna McColl.


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danceScape AWARDED GOLD FOR "BEST DANCE STUDIO"
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danceScape was awarded "Gold" for "Best Dance Studio" by Burlington Post Readers. Many thanks to our Instructor team (Robert Tang, Beverley Cayton-Tang, Trevor Copp, Sarah Bethune, Daniel Ayala, Deborah Smith, Vanessa Huaman and Kristine Howes) for their dedication to excellence, and to everyone who voted, it is sincerely appreciated!


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WINTER GAMES 2010
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Are you a volunteer at the Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia? Or possibly know someone who might be a volunteer? Please contact us at info@dancescape.com as soon as possible!

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SPRING GRADUATION PRACTICE PARTY: APRIL 15th
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Enjoy an evening of dancing, performances, prizes, and refreshments on Thursday, April 15th from 7:30 to 10 p.m. RSVP today. Information flyers will be distributed at your next workshop session. You can also register online at http://lessons.dancescape.com.


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SPRING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE NOW ONLINE
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Our Spring Open House and Workshop Schedule is now available online at www.dancescape.com/lessons. Register today to avoid disappointment, as during this year’s Winter term, three group workshops sessions were SOLD OUT early!


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swirlZ DANCE FITNESS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
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danceScape will soon be launching our children's (ages 5 to 11) after-school dance-based fitness program. "swirlZ" incorporates Merengue, Salsa, Swing, Cha Cha, Tango and other fun Ballroom and Latin dance steps in a fun fitness format, and can also be developed for partner dancing. swirlZ will be offered in the 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. time frames at danceScape in Burlington. For more information, please email events@dancescape.com.


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HELP UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN LEARN TO DANCE
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A number of primary and secondary schools from low income underprivileged communities have contacted danceScape to bring our dance and fitness programs to their classes. With so many cuts in the public school system, more and more children in these communities are unable to experience the partner etiquette skills and fitness levels from arts and dance-based programs. If you may be interested in donating or sponsoring a student, class or school, please contact Robert Tang at 905 633-8808 or schoolprograms@dancescape.com. Donations can range from a few dollars for a sponsored child, to a few hundred dollars for a sponsored class.


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ABOUT danceScape
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danceScape provides dance-based learning, lifestyle, and entertainment services. The company was founded by Robert Tang and Beverley Cayton-Tang, former 3-time Canadian and 2-time North American Undefeated Amateur Ballroom Champions. The Tangs have made guest appearances as Dance lifestyle experts on CBC, VIVA, W-Network, Slice, Discovery Health USA, and HGTV.