Our membership is growing. Belonging to "Club Happy Feet" is as much of a commitment as you'd like it to be. Many club members can be found coming to every event we have, where others may just come once in a while. Being a member lets you choose when you'd like to be involved. As a club, our goal is to improve our dancing and to do this---we periodically bring a World Class Professional Instructor. As they say "If you want to get better at playing Tennis, play somebody better than you!" This is what these workshops are intended to do---make us better dancers.
Please contact Nancy Coquioco, Cheryl Keh or Susie Marshall for membership information.
Beyond the Exercise Effect (excerpt taken from Psychology Today)
Psychologists have long known that aerobics and sit-ups lift people's spirits. For dancers and mere mortals alike, exerting oneself for long periods of time causes the brain to release the mood-lifting neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine. Further, proteins are produced within brain cells that spur the growth of new neurons and new cell connections, literally making minds more supple. Physical activities, from sprinting to ballet, also release endorphins, brain chemicals that promote satisfaction, euphoria, and high pain tolerance. Still, dance boosts mood more than does exercise alone. In a study at the University of London, researchers assigned patients with anxiety disorders to spend time in one of four therapeutic settings: a modern-dance class, an exercise class, a music class, or a math class. Only the dance class significantly reduced anxiety.
Private Lesson Fees Fees for private instructions usually ran $85.00 per 45 minutes. Instructor may allow 2 students per sessions. This is a good way of sharing the cost.
Group Classes The going rate for group classes is $15.00 per lesson. This fee is very reasonable for World Class Instructors.
Daniele Gozzi
2009 US National International Rising Star Latin Champions. International IDSF Open Latin Finalist, World Gold Cup Champion.
Currently competing w/ Cecilia Giovacchini in Professional Latin. Specialty: International Latin (Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive)
Eric is renown in the professional competitive ballroom scene. Eric custom fits his private lessons to fit dancers of all experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned dancer going for gold or a soon to be bride preparing for your First Dance on your wedding day, Eric can coach you to your goal. The friendly Bay Area native has trained the 2008 World Pro/Am Smooth A Finalist and World Pro/Am A Rising Star Runner-up, and was named "Best home grown Fred and Ginger" in 2008 by Sacramento Magazine.
Don't miss our International Latin Series with Daniele Gozzi. Intro Class Friday 6 pm to 7 pm February 16, 2010
Our instructor, Daniele Gozzi is the current reigning US National International Rising Star Latin Champion. Please let me know if you are interested in participating in his next series of intermediate classes. Minimum of 10 commitment to the full 4-week workshop.
