If you are interested in joining me at the Hackensack, New Jersey workshop on January 28-29, 2012, please be sure to register soon to get the best rates. Early Bird rates end on December 31 (just 3 weeks from now). Saturday's workshop ("Break It Down Like a Pro") starts at 3:00 p.m., and and delves deep into the details of providing a professional-level breakdown. This will be followed by the Step Master class at 7:15 p.m. The Step Master Class is open to everyone for a $10.00 admission.
Sunday's workshop is "Step Junkie's Secrets for Teaching Step." This comprehensive workshop provides instruction on all aspects of teaching Step, including cueing, developing interesting choreography, breakdowns, music, etc.
Please visit www.stepjunkie.com to for additional information and to register for the workshop. I'd love to meet YOU at the workshop!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
For Washington, DC area Steppers!
If you live within the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and would like to take a Step class with me, please consider coming to my master class on December 2, 7:00 p.m. at the Loudoun County Life Time Fitness facility. They are hosting two master classes that evening: an Operation Rapid Response Boot Camp master class with Sgt. Ken Weichert at 5:30 p.m., and a Step master class with me at 7:00 p.m. There is a cost for the master classes, payable at the door. The master classes are open to anyone -- not just Life Time members!
These master classes are being provided as part of the Elevate DC fitness conference, which is associated with the Empower fitness conferences. You can find more details here: http://empowerfitnessevents.com/events/empower-fitness-events/elevate-dc/
I hope you'll join me on December 2!
Dana
These master classes are being provided as part of the Elevate DC fitness conference, which is associated with the Empower fitness conferences. You can find more details here: http://empowerfitnessevents.com/events/empower-fitness-events/elevate-dc/
I hope you'll join me on December 2!
Dana
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
I'm Teaching at a Fitness Conference! November 5, New York City!!
I want to announce that I will be teaching at a fitness conference (TSI Summit) in New York City on November 5th. My session is #108, and of course it is a Step session. If you would like to join me at the conference, you can check it out and register here: http://mytsisummit.com/
I'd love to see you there!!
Dana
I'd love to see you there!!
Dana
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Oklahoma City Step Workshop is OPEN!!
Hello to all!
I've returned from a fantastic weekend workshop in Moscow, Idaho (beautiful country, lovely people!), and am still riding the high from that trip!! I could not imagine a more enjoyable weekend.
And now, I have updated my website to announce the opening of registration for the Oklahoma City workshop to be held on February 11-12, 2012, at All-American Fitness Center on NW Expressway Street. I've put the Early Bird pricing into effect until January 10, 2012. Please visit: www.stepjunkie.com to see all the details and to register for the workshop.
Here's a shot of me with the group in Idaho. If you ever get up that way, check out North Idaho Athletic Club in Moscow, Idaho. It's a wonderful gym right in the middle of town.
Videos are on my "to-do" list... stay tuned!
Dana
I've returned from a fantastic weekend workshop in Moscow, Idaho (beautiful country, lovely people!), and am still riding the high from that trip!! I could not imagine a more enjoyable weekend.
And now, I have updated my website to announce the opening of registration for the Oklahoma City workshop to be held on February 11-12, 2012, at All-American Fitness Center on NW Expressway Street. I've put the Early Bird pricing into effect until January 10, 2012. Please visit: www.stepjunkie.com to see all the details and to register for the workshop.
Here's a shot of me with the group in Idaho. If you ever get up that way, check out North Idaho Athletic Club in Moscow, Idaho. It's a wonderful gym right in the middle of town.
Videos are on my "to-do" list... stay tuned!
Dana
Friday, September 23, 2011
One Week until Moscow, Idaho Workshop!!
Here's your final post about the Moscow, Idaho workshops, coming up one week from today!!! The workshops start on Friday afternoon and run through Saturday afternoon. My master class will be on Friday evening, and only workshop participants may attend due to space considerations.
If you are interested, I still have 2 spots open on Friday and 3 spots open on Saturday. Details of the workshop and registration forms are available on my website at: www.stepjunkie.com.
If you have already registered for this workshop, I am really looking forward to seeing your area of our country and meeting you all!!!
Dana
If you are interested, I still have 2 spots open on Friday and 3 spots open on Saturday. Details of the workshop and registration forms are available on my website at: www.stepjunkie.com.
If you have already registered for this workshop, I am really looking forward to seeing your area of our country and meeting you all!!!
Dana
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Update on Moscow, Idaho Workshop
Only 3 weeks left until the Moscow, Idaho workshop on September 30-October 1!! There are only 5 spots left for each day, so if you are interested in attending, and earning a year's worth of CECs for ACE and AFAA, be sure to register soon to reserve your space. Please visit www.stepjunkie.com and navigate to the Upcoming Workshops page to see the details of the workshop.
I'll be leading a master class on Friday evening, open only to workshop participants. I look forward to meeting everyone and seeing the great state of Idaho!!
Dana
I'll be leading a master class on Friday evening, open only to workshop participants. I look forward to meeting everyone and seeing the great state of Idaho!!
Dana
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Pacific Northwest Workshops -- Idaho and Alaska
The Early Bird rates for these two workshop weekends ends THIS FRIDAY, August 26th. If you want to attend and save money, please register by Friday.
Each workshop includes a very comprehensive workshop on how to teach Step. We will talk about everything you need to know to teach a professional Step class -- from cueing to music to choreography develoment to staying organized. These workshops also both include a half-day workshop on Step breakdowns, where I will present my method of breaking down Step choreography. This method works for all variants of Step aerobics (Horizontal Step, Vertical Step, Double Step in ANY configuration, etc.).
The Alaska workshop is in danger of being cancelled unless I receive 4-5 more registrations by Friday. If you are interested in earning up to a year's worth of CECs for ACE or AFAA, please register by Friday!!
Each workshop includes a very comprehensive workshop on how to teach Step. We will talk about everything you need to know to teach a professional Step class -- from cueing to music to choreography develoment to staying organized. These workshops also both include a half-day workshop on Step breakdowns, where I will present my method of breaking down Step choreography. This method works for all variants of Step aerobics (Horizontal Step, Vertical Step, Double Step in ANY configuration, etc.).
The Alaska workshop is in danger of being cancelled unless I receive 4-5 more registrations by Friday. If you are interested in earning up to a year's worth of CECs for ACE or AFAA, please register by Friday!!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Announcing: ALASKA workshop dates!!
I am very pleased to announce dates for Step workshops in Anchorage, Alaska. I'll be at Powerhouse Gym at 802 Gamble in Anchorage on October 7-8, 2011. Please note that this is a Friday-Saturday workshop. Friday is Step Junkie's Secrets for Teaching Step, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday will be Break It Down Like a Pro from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Following the Saturday workshop, I'll be leading a master class from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Due to space constraints, the master class is open only to workshop participants, and is included in the price of the workshop.
I'm combining my travel on this trip with my workshop in Moscow, Idaho (September 30-October 1), so Early Bird rates expire on August 26th. Register soon to get the best rates. If you are interested in improving your Step instruction skills, your choreography development skills, and/or your breakdown skills, don't hesitate to register for this workshop! Don't forget, both workshops provide a year's worth of continuing education credits for ACE and AFAA!
I'd love to meet you! It's been many years since I've been to Alaska, and I'm very much looking forward to this workshop!
Dana
I'm combining my travel on this trip with my workshop in Moscow, Idaho (September 30-October 1), so Early Bird rates expire on August 26th. Register soon to get the best rates. If you are interested in improving your Step instruction skills, your choreography development skills, and/or your breakdown skills, don't hesitate to register for this workshop! Don't forget, both workshops provide a year's worth of continuing education credits for ACE and AFAA!
I'd love to meet you! It's been many years since I've been to Alaska, and I'm very much looking forward to this workshop!
Dana
Sunday, July 31, 2011
New Workshop Dates - WESTERN IDAHO!!!
Hi everyone,
I'm thrilled to announce that I have just booked a workshop in Moscow, Idaho for September 30 - October 1. All of the details are on my website at: www.stepjunkie.com. We'll be starting on Friday with my Break It Down Like a Pro workshop PLUS a 1-hour master class! Then, Saturday will be a full day of instruction in all aspects of teaching Step -- building choreography & breakdowns, using music to the fullest advantage, cueing, etc. If you want to register for this workshop, I urge you to do so ASAP, as there is a limit to the number of participants that will be able to attend.
Additionally, I'm hoping to provide another workshop in the Pacific Northwest (or West) either the week before this or after this, where I can combine my travel expenses into one trip, so I'm looking for a host facility. If you'd be interested in hosting a workshop in the Spokane, Seattle, or other Washington State area,or other state in the central or western U.S., please let me know, and we'll see if we can get it set up.
As always, keep on Stepping on!!!
Dana
I'm thrilled to announce that I have just booked a workshop in Moscow, Idaho for September 30 - October 1. All of the details are on my website at: www.stepjunkie.com. We'll be starting on Friday with my Break It Down Like a Pro workshop PLUS a 1-hour master class! Then, Saturday will be a full day of instruction in all aspects of teaching Step -- building choreography & breakdowns, using music to the fullest advantage, cueing, etc. If you want to register for this workshop, I urge you to do so ASAP, as there is a limit to the number of participants that will be able to attend.
Additionally, I'm hoping to provide another workshop in the Pacific Northwest (or West) either the week before this or after this, where I can combine my travel expenses into one trip, so I'm looking for a host facility. If you'd be interested in hosting a workshop in the Spokane, Seattle, or other Washington State area,or other state in the central or western U.S., please let me know, and we'll see if we can get it set up.
As always, keep on Stepping on!!!
Dana
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Intermediate Step Video for you
I think it's high time I posted another video for you! So, here you go. Intermediate. It's from a while back, but I hadn't posted the choreography here yet. The breakdown is included, and I hope my train of thought was clear on it. Feel free to send me a note if you have questions!
Enjoy!
Dana
Choreography:
Up Wide, Shuffle off the end (4)
V-Turn (4)
Cross on top, straddle (4)
Tap forward, straddle, x2 (8)
Cut the corner (4)
Jump Shots, x2 (8)
Enjoy!
Dana
Choreography:
Up Wide, Shuffle off the end (4)
V-Turn (4)
Cross on top, straddle (4)
Tap forward, straddle, x2 (8)
Cut the corner (4)
Jump Shots, x2 (8)
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Tap-Free Step
I've been reading with interest the recent Facebook conversation started by Rebecca Small entitled, "Is Step Dead?" (Please visit Rebecca's Facebook Fan Page to see it and a link to her blog: "Rebecca Small International Presenter" on Facebook.)
I'd like to get an idea of how many current Step instructors are teaching using the Tap-Free Step style. "Tap-Free" means that when you exit the step with both feet, you always march right-left or left-right, and never step down and then tap the toe of the other foot and then use that same foot to step up onto the step for the next move.
I think that there is a misunderstanding by some Step instructors that Tap-Free Step is more advanced or difficult than the type of Step that uses taps. While some moves when converted to the Tap-Free style end up requiring some rotation of the body, most tap-free moves are simply smoother than their Tap-Full counterparts.
If you teach Step with taps, I'm interested to know why you haven't converted to Tap-Free. In my mind, Tap-Free Step is the modern state of Step aerobics. When Step first came out, it hadn't occurred to anyone to use something called "tap-free" moves. As Step evolved, someone eventually recognized how much smoother Step choreography could be if the tap-downs were removed. It has caught on across Step presenters/instructors, and yet I don't think it has filtered down to the local gyms.
When I first started teaching Step back in the early 1990s, I did the style with taps because we hadn't heard of "Tap-Free" Step. Eventually, I stopped teaching Step for several years, and when I had the opportunity to teach it again, I was bombarded with information about "Tap-Free" Step. So, I checked it out, and because I wanted to be on the cutting edge of Step choreography, I decided to go 100% tap-free. This means that not only does my final choreography contain zero taps, all of my breakdowns are also tap-free.
If you want to convert to Tap-Free Step, it's not as hard as you think it's going to be. In fact, your cueing will probably be simpler, since you'll never have to cue "tap down" again. Additionally, your class will probably never miss the taps... but they will realize that your choreography has become very smooth and flowing.
To convert to tap-free step, you simply have to find alternatives for only 3 moves:
Personally, I feel that beginners should never see a tap. I want them to experience 100% flowing, smooth choreography from their very first Step class. We don't walk with taps, so moving from right to left to right leg again is very natural. Sticking those taps in there just feels awkward.
I'm going to turn off the comment moderation on my blog so that comments can go directly to this blog, and let's all hope that I don't get a bunch of spam comments! If you're reading this on Facebook, I'd love to hear your comments, and especially if you are still teaching with taps, I'm interested to hear why you have elected not to convert to tap-free -- no judgment -- I just want you to enlighten me in case there is something I'm missing.
If you have successfully converted to Tap-Free Step, would you share your experience, your challenges with the conversion, and how you overcame those challenges? I'm very interested to hear what you have to say!
I have a genuine desire to do whatever I can to keep our Step classes FULL of happy, sweaty participants. If you have ideas on how we can accomplish this, please speak up and share your ideas!!!
In Step,
Dana
I'd like to get an idea of how many current Step instructors are teaching using the Tap-Free Step style. "Tap-Free" means that when you exit the step with both feet, you always march right-left or left-right, and never step down and then tap the toe of the other foot and then use that same foot to step up onto the step for the next move.
I think that there is a misunderstanding by some Step instructors that Tap-Free Step is more advanced or difficult than the type of Step that uses taps. While some moves when converted to the Tap-Free style end up requiring some rotation of the body, most tap-free moves are simply smoother than their Tap-Full counterparts.
If you teach Step with taps, I'm interested to know why you haven't converted to Tap-Free. In my mind, Tap-Free Step is the modern state of Step aerobics. When Step first came out, it hadn't occurred to anyone to use something called "tap-free" moves. As Step evolved, someone eventually recognized how much smoother Step choreography could be if the tap-downs were removed. It has caught on across Step presenters/instructors, and yet I don't think it has filtered down to the local gyms.
When I first started teaching Step back in the early 1990s, I did the style with taps because we hadn't heard of "Tap-Free" Step. Eventually, I stopped teaching Step for several years, and when I had the opportunity to teach it again, I was bombarded with information about "Tap-Free" Step. So, I checked it out, and because I wanted to be on the cutting edge of Step choreography, I decided to go 100% tap-free. This means that not only does my final choreography contain zero taps, all of my breakdowns are also tap-free.
If you want to convert to Tap-Free Step, it's not as hard as you think it's going to be. In fact, your cueing will probably be simpler, since you'll never have to cue "tap down" again. Additionally, your class will probably never miss the taps... but they will realize that your choreography has become very smooth and flowing.
To convert to tap-free step, you simply have to find alternatives for only 3 moves:
- Over the Top/Across the Top - use a glute flyover instead for Over the Top.
- Turnstep - convert it to a shuffleturn, or turn-turn-cha-cha-cha.
- "A"-Step - well, this was never one of my favorite moves, so I don't lose sleep over the lack of this move.
Personally, I feel that beginners should never see a tap. I want them to experience 100% flowing, smooth choreography from their very first Step class. We don't walk with taps, so moving from right to left to right leg again is very natural. Sticking those taps in there just feels awkward.
I'm going to turn off the comment moderation on my blog so that comments can go directly to this blog, and let's all hope that I don't get a bunch of spam comments! If you're reading this on Facebook, I'd love to hear your comments, and especially if you are still teaching with taps, I'm interested to hear why you have elected not to convert to tap-free -- no judgment -- I just want you to enlighten me in case there is something I'm missing.
If you have successfully converted to Tap-Free Step, would you share your experience, your challenges with the conversion, and how you overcame those challenges? I'm very interested to hear what you have to say!
I have a genuine desire to do whatever I can to keep our Step classes FULL of happy, sweaty participants. If you have ideas on how we can accomplish this, please speak up and share your ideas!!!
In Step,
Dana
Don't forget to "Like" my Step Junkie Productions page on Facebook. By doing so, you gain access to my videos several days before I post them on YouTube (and in some cases they never get posted to YouTube), as well as information on my upcoming Step workshops.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
New Workshop Locations Needed
I'm always looking for new locations for my Step workshops! Currently, I'm looking for host health and fitness facilities for workshops to take place this fall and winter, so we have plenty of time to plan everything and get the news out.
If you would like your facility to be a host -- remember, they don't pay me anything! The facility simply supplies me a room with a stereo, microphone, and some steps. I will also be happy to provide a master class at the end of the workshop that can be for workshop participants only, or for anyone, at the discretion of the facility.
Please visit my website at: www.stepjunkie.com to see the details of each of my currently approved workshops. A weekend of workshops provides about a year's worth of continuing education credits for both ACE and AFAA! You can contact me through my website, too!
Dana
If you would like your facility to be a host -- remember, they don't pay me anything! The facility simply supplies me a room with a stereo, microphone, and some steps. I will also be happy to provide a master class at the end of the workshop that can be for workshop participants only, or for anyone, at the discretion of the facility.
Please visit my website at: www.stepjunkie.com to see the details of each of my currently approved workshops. A weekend of workshops provides about a year's worth of continuing education credits for both ACE and AFAA! You can contact me through my website, too!
Dana
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Fayetteville Workshop - 10 Days Away!!
If you're interested in attending the Fayetteville, North Carolina workshop, it's only 10 days away!! May 21-22!! If you haven't done so yet, you can register at www.stepjunkie.com, and don't forget that the master class on Sunday is included in the workshop.
I can't wait to meet everyone and talk and do some fun Step for a whole weekend!!!!!
Dana
I can't wait to meet everyone and talk and do some fun Step for a whole weekend!!!!!
Dana
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Looking for New Workshop Locations
Hi everyone,
As always, I'm looking for new gyms to host my Step workshops. If you think your gym might be interested in being a host site, please contact me. The gym doesn't pay me anything... I am paid through workshop registrations. I've thoroughly enjoyed all of my workshops and have received very positive and helpful feedback, and I've found that I love meeting all the different types of Step instructors out there!
A day and a half of workshops provides a year's worth of continuing education credits for both ACE and AFAA! I will teach a Master Class, too, if the host gym is interested.
I wish I could go international, but for now, I'm only looking to book workshops in the United States. I'd love to hear from YOU!!!
Don't forget to find me on Facebook: Step Junkie Productions. "Like" it and you'll see all of the annoucements about my upcoming workshops and first glimpses of my new videos!!!
Keeping Step Alive and Kicking!!
Dana
As always, I'm looking for new gyms to host my Step workshops. If you think your gym might be interested in being a host site, please contact me. The gym doesn't pay me anything... I am paid through workshop registrations. I've thoroughly enjoyed all of my workshops and have received very positive and helpful feedback, and I've found that I love meeting all the different types of Step instructors out there!
A day and a half of workshops provides a year's worth of continuing education credits for both ACE and AFAA! I will teach a Master Class, too, if the host gym is interested.
I wish I could go international, but for now, I'm only looking to book workshops in the United States. I'd love to hear from YOU!!!
Don't forget to find me on Facebook: Step Junkie Productions. "Like" it and you'll see all of the annoucements about my upcoming workshops and first glimpses of my new videos!!!
Keeping Step Alive and Kicking!!
Dana
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Early Bird Rates for Fayetteville, NC Workshops are Expiring Soon
The Early Bird rates will expire on Monday, May 3 for my Step workshop in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to be held on May 21-22, 2011. If you are interested in attending the workshop, be sure to register before Monday! Saturday's session is a full-day of instruction on every aspect of teaching Step, and on Sunday, we have a half-day session that focuses in on how to provide easy-to-follow lead-changing breakdowns for all levels of Step. After the workshop on Sunday, I'll be teaching a Master Class that is for workshop attendees only.
Please visit www.stepjunkie.com for all of the details and to register for the workshop -- now only about 3 weeks away!!
Also, don't forget to "Like" my page on Facebook: search for Step Junkie Productions, click the "Like" button, and you'll get information on my upcoming workshops and first glimpses of my new videos.
Dana
Please visit www.stepjunkie.com for all of the details and to register for the workshop -- now only about 3 weeks away!!
Also, don't forget to "Like" my page on Facebook: search for Step Junkie Productions, click the "Like" button, and you'll get information on my upcoming workshops and first glimpses of my new videos.
Dana
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Last Chance to Register for Bath, PA Workshop
If you want to join me for my workshop in Bath, Pennsylvania, April 30-May 1 (next weekend!!) please be sure to register ASAP. On Saturday, I'll be going over everything you need to be a great Step instructor, and on Sunday we're going to delve deep into the world of Step breakdowns -- one of the most confusing aspects of teaching Step, and yet one of the most important for delivering a successful class to your participants. I'll make it simple and easy to figure out how to present your creative choreography to your classes so they can "get it."
On Sunday, I hope you'll plan to join me at 12:15 for a Master Step class that incorporates everthing we discussed in the workshop and provides a heaping helping of sweaty fun!
You can find details and register on my website: www.stepjunkie.com. I look forward to seeing you!!!!
Dana
P.S. If you are interested in holding your own workshop, where I travel to your location to provide a weekend of Step fun and a year's worth of continuing education credits, please contact me through the above website. I would LOVE to meet you!!!
On Sunday, I hope you'll plan to join me at 12:15 for a Master Step class that incorporates everthing we discussed in the workshop and provides a heaping helping of sweaty fun!
You can find details and register on my website: www.stepjunkie.com. I look forward to seeing you!!!!
Dana
P.S. If you are interested in holding your own workshop, where I travel to your location to provide a weekend of Step fun and a year's worth of continuing education credits, please contact me through the above website. I would LOVE to meet you!!!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Video for you - Intermediate Step
Hi everyone! It's been a while since I have posted a video, but we had a gorgeous day here in the Washington, DC area, so I took my Step outside and recorded 3 new videos. Here is one of 3 that I will post. It's an Intermediate-level Step routine, and all breakdowns are included. I hope you can use some or all of this, or get some ideas for your own brand of choreography!!! Enjoy! Dana
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
One Month to BATH, PA Workshop!
Hello to everyone! Quick reminder that there is only one more month until my Bath, PA workshop!!! I can't wait to go there and talk Step, do Step, teach Step, and BREATHE Step! I hope you'll join me there. I've extended the Early Bird rate for a few extra days, so get your registration completed by this Saturday to get the reduced price. I'd love to meet you in the beautiful Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania!! Visit www.stepjunkie.com for the 411 on the workshop and to register!!! Dana
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Registration is now open for Fayetteville, NC and other news!
I am happy to say that I've once again pretended to be a webmaster and have finished setting up the registration pages for the May 21-22, 2011 Fayetteville, North Carolina workshops. Early bird rates are now in effect. I'll be teaching my "Secrets for Teaching Step" workshop on Saturday, May 21, and on Sunday, May 22, I'll teach my "Break It Down Like a Pro" workshop, followed by a master class that is for workshop participants only.
In other workshop news, the April 3 Breakdown workshop at Womenfit in Manassas, Virginia has been postponed. I'm working on getting a new date for that half-day workshop and master class combination, so stay tuned. I expect it will be in late May or early June.
Registration is also still open and in the early bird zone for the Bath, Pennsylvania workshop weekend. That one is April 30 - May 1, 2011, and will also feature the "Secrets" and "Breakdown" workshops. Bath is only 90 minutes from many major cities, including New York and Philadelphia, so if you are interested in attending, I hope you consider the trip to Bath!!
That's all the news for now. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your gym or facility, please contact me! I will travel to your location and we'll have a weekend of doing Step, talking about Step, and really digging into all the details of how to teach a great Step class! I really AM a "Step Junkie" you know!
In other workshop news, the April 3 Breakdown workshop at Womenfit in Manassas, Virginia has been postponed. I'm working on getting a new date for that half-day workshop and master class combination, so stay tuned. I expect it will be in late May or early June.
Registration is also still open and in the early bird zone for the Bath, Pennsylvania workshop weekend. That one is April 30 - May 1, 2011, and will also feature the "Secrets" and "Breakdown" workshops. Bath is only 90 minutes from many major cities, including New York and Philadelphia, so if you are interested in attending, I hope you consider the trip to Bath!!
That's all the news for now. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your gym or facility, please contact me! I will travel to your location and we'll have a weekend of doing Step, talking about Step, and really digging into all the details of how to teach a great Step class! I really AM a "Step Junkie" you know!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Announcing New Workshop Dates - North Carolina!!
Hello everyone!!
I'm thrilled to announce a workshop weekend in North Carolina! I'll be in Fayetteville during the weekend of May 21-22, 2011. We'll have a full day of instruction on Saturday, and a half-day on Sunday, and a Master Class on Sunday just after the workshop.
If you'd like to learn the way that I teach Step, I hope you'll consider joining me for this workshop opportunity. Details and registration coming soon to my website at www.stepjunkie.com.
Cheers!!
Dana
I'm thrilled to announce a workshop weekend in North Carolina! I'll be in Fayetteville during the weekend of May 21-22, 2011. We'll have a full day of instruction on Saturday, and a half-day on Sunday, and a Master Class on Sunday just after the workshop.
If you'd like to learn the way that I teach Step, I hope you'll consider joining me for this workshop opportunity. Details and registration coming soon to my website at www.stepjunkie.com.
Cheers!!
Dana
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Workshop Choreography Video
Well, it's been a while since I uploaded a video to my blog, so I thought you might like to see what my participants in Green Bay came up with when did my workshop there in January. We first put together about 5 combos, and then we selected 3 of the ones they felt would make a good Step class. This is the result. Later, we developed the breakdown for this material! I liked this choreography so much that I used it in my own classes during February!!! I thought they did a GREAT job!
Enjoy!!
Don't forget to look for and "Like" me on Facebook: Step Junkie Productions. You'll get first-hand views of videos and announcements of my upcoming workshops!
Early Bird Rates Expiring this Weekend!
The Early Bird rates for my Sunday, April 3, 2011 Northern Virginia workshop ("Break It Down Like A Pro") are expiring this weekend! If you would like to learn how I do my breakdowns, please plan to join me at Womenfit Total Fitness Center on Sudley Road in Manassas from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
If you'd like to join me for a Master Class, I'll be teaching it from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 3 following the workshop. The cost for the master class is $5.00 if you didn't attend the workshop.
Please visit my website at: www.stepjunkie.com/upcoming_workshops.html if you'd like to register. Please pass along this information to any instructors who might be interested in attending!
Hope to see YOU there!!
Dana
If you'd like to join me for a Master Class, I'll be teaching it from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 3 following the workshop. The cost for the master class is $5.00 if you didn't attend the workshop.
Please visit my website at: www.stepjunkie.com/upcoming_workshops.html if you'd like to register. Please pass along this information to any instructors who might be interested in attending!
Hope to see YOU there!!
Dana
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Early Bird Rates are Expiring Soon for 2 Upcoming Workshops
Hi everyone!!
Just a quick note to let you know that my early bird rates are expiring soon for my April 3 workshop ("Break It Down Like A Pro") in Manassas, Virginia, and for my April 30-May 1 workshop weekend in Bath, Pennsylvania.
Please let your friends know about these two workshops, and that the rates will be going up within the next 1-2 weeks for these workshops. All workshops provide ACE and AFAA continuing education credits, and they are a chance to spend some time with other folks who have the same passion for Step that you have! I'm providing master classes with each of these workshops, which are also open to anyone who is interested.
Please visit my website at: www.stepjunkie.com to see a listing of my upcoming workshops, early bird expiration dates, and master class announcements!!
If your facility would like to host a workshop, please contact me!!! I will travel to your location to provide a workshop!!
Dana
Just a quick note to let you know that my early bird rates are expiring soon for my April 3 workshop ("Break It Down Like A Pro") in Manassas, Virginia, and for my April 30-May 1 workshop weekend in Bath, Pennsylvania.
Please let your friends know about these two workshops, and that the rates will be going up within the next 1-2 weeks for these workshops. All workshops provide ACE and AFAA continuing education credits, and they are a chance to spend some time with other folks who have the same passion for Step that you have! I'm providing master classes with each of these workshops, which are also open to anyone who is interested.
Please visit my website at: www.stepjunkie.com to see a listing of my upcoming workshops, early bird expiration dates, and master class announcements!!
If your facility would like to host a workshop, please contact me!!! I will travel to your location to provide a workshop!!
Dana
Thursday, March 3, 2011
New Workshop Date - Northern Virginia
I have just booked a half-day workshop in the Northern Virginia area, just outside of Washington, DC. I'll be at Womenfit Total Fitness Center, 8379 Sudley Road in Manassas, Virginia on April 3, 2011. I'll be teaching my "Break It Down Like a Pro" workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and then will teach a master class from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
If you are interested in learning how to make your Step breakdowns smooth as butter and easy for participants at all levels to pick up, this is the workshop for you! This breakdown method works for multi-step formats, too!
Early bird rates are in effect, but only for 2 weeks since this workshop is coming up soon!! Please visit www.stepjunkie.com for details on this workshop and to register. Early bird rates expire March 19!!
I hope to see you there!!!
If you are not located in the metropolitan Washington area, but would like to schedule a workshop with me, please contact me. I'll travel to your location to provide a weekend of Step workshops!!
Dana
If you are interested in learning how to make your Step breakdowns smooth as butter and easy for participants at all levels to pick up, this is the workshop for you! This breakdown method works for multi-step formats, too!
Early bird rates are in effect, but only for 2 weeks since this workshop is coming up soon!! Please visit www.stepjunkie.com for details on this workshop and to register. Early bird rates expire March 19!!
I hope to see you there!!!
If you are not located in the metropolitan Washington area, but would like to schedule a workshop with me, please contact me. I'll travel to your location to provide a weekend of Step workshops!!
Dana
Monday, February 28, 2011
Bath, Pennsylvania Workshop, April 30-May 1, 2011
This is just a quick reminder about this workshop coming up in 2 months. Bath is located in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania... just 90 minutes from New York City, Philadelphia, and Trenton, NJ.
I'm planning a fun weekend of talking about Step and how to make your classes fun, safe, and a rockin' workout!! You'll learn everything you need to teach a professional-level breakdown and we'll be generating a lot of choreography together, along with its breakdown. You'll leave with an arsenal of choreography and techniques that will fill your classes to capacity, and bring those participants back week after week! Workshops provide ACE and AFAA CECs!!
Visit my website at: www.stepjunkie.com for all of the details and to register for this workshop. Early bird rates expire on March 26.
I hope to see YOU there!
Dana
I'm planning a fun weekend of talking about Step and how to make your classes fun, safe, and a rockin' workout!! You'll learn everything you need to teach a professional-level breakdown and we'll be generating a lot of choreography together, along with its breakdown. You'll leave with an arsenal of choreography and techniques that will fill your classes to capacity, and bring those participants back week after week! Workshops provide ACE and AFAA CECs!!
Visit my website at: www.stepjunkie.com for all of the details and to register for this workshop. Early bird rates expire on March 26.
I hope to see YOU there!
Dana
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Workshop Choreography
Hi everyone!
The following video shows the choreography that my workshop participants created at my Green Bay workshop. We actually created more choreography than this, but we looked at all of it and decided that these 3 combinations would make a great one-hour class. This exercise was part of the "Choreography Development" segment of my workshop. Later on, as part of the "Breakdowns" segment of the workshop, we all developed a beautiful breakdown for this material.
I am more than happy to hear from you if you feel your gym would be a good host site for one of my workshops. If you are a group fitness coordinator or department head, please contact me about the possibility of hosting a workshop at your facility.
Enjoy!!
Dana
The following video shows the choreography that my workshop participants created at my Green Bay workshop. We actually created more choreography than this, but we looked at all of it and decided that these 3 combinations would make a great one-hour class. This exercise was part of the "Choreography Development" segment of my workshop. Later on, as part of the "Breakdowns" segment of the workshop, we all developed a beautiful breakdown for this material.
I am more than happy to hear from you if you feel your gym would be a good host site for one of my workshops. If you are a group fitness coordinator or department head, please contact me about the possibility of hosting a workshop at your facility.
Enjoy!!
Dana
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
New Workshop Weekend Scheduled - Pennsylvania!
I've got a new workshop scheduled in Bath, Pennsylvania (near Allentown). The workshop will be held on April 30-May 1st, at Back in Action Fitness. I'll be teaching my "Secrets for Teaching Step" workshop on Saturday, and "Break It Down Like a Pro" on Sunday. Then, I'll lead a Master Class on Sunday at 12:15 p.m., open to all. If you are interested in attending, please visit my website at www.stepjunkie.com to register. Early bird rates are in effect until March 26, 2011. I hope to meet you there!!
Dana
Dana
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
New Music Mix Available
I wanted to let everyone know about a new music mix that I have collaborated on with Tyler from www.32mix.com. He has released it as Elite 139. I think this is one of the best mixes I've ever heard. Tyler is definitely at the top of his game with his mixing skills these days!! I personally selected all of the songs for this mix and tested it out in class. There was a palpable surge in energy throughout my "test drive" class that I could feel, and I could tell my participants did, too, from all the whooping and hollering they were doing. The songs are very high-energy and motivating from beginning to end!! I hope you'll check it out!!!!
Dana
P.S. Don't forget to check out my Facebook page for Step Junkie Productions. If you "like" it, you'll receive all sorts of cool updates, announcements of my upcoming workshops, and first views of my videos.
Dana
P.S. Don't forget to check out my Facebook page for Step Junkie Productions. If you "like" it, you'll receive all sorts of cool updates, announcements of my upcoming workshops, and first views of my videos.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Green Bay Workshop - less than 2 weeks away!!
Hi everyone!!
Now that the holidays are over, I'm getting back to business! If you are interested in attending my workshop in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 15-16, please register ASAP at my website, www.stepjunkie.com. Western Racquet and Fitness Club is hosting the workshop, and I'll be teaching a master class on Sunday, January 16th at 12:15 p.m. for anyone who's interested. There is an entrance fee of $10 for Western Racquet members and $15 for non-members. I'd love to have you at the workshop AND the master class, and you can earn 1.1 ACE credits and 10.5 AFAA credits for the weekend.
If you think your club would be a good host site for a future workshop, please visit my website and send me a note. I am now booking dates for the entire year.
Don't forget to look for my Step Junkie Productions Facebook page, and if you "like" it, you'll be able to get a first glimpse of my videos, since I post them there before I post them on YouTube!!!
Happy New Year!
Dana
Now that the holidays are over, I'm getting back to business! If you are interested in attending my workshop in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 15-16, please register ASAP at my website, www.stepjunkie.com. Western Racquet and Fitness Club is hosting the workshop, and I'll be teaching a master class on Sunday, January 16th at 12:15 p.m. for anyone who's interested. There is an entrance fee of $10 for Western Racquet members and $15 for non-members. I'd love to have you at the workshop AND the master class, and you can earn 1.1 ACE credits and 10.5 AFAA credits for the weekend.
If you think your club would be a good host site for a future workshop, please visit my website and send me a note. I am now booking dates for the entire year.
Don't forget to look for my Step Junkie Productions Facebook page, and if you "like" it, you'll be able to get a first glimpse of my videos, since I post them there before I post them on YouTube!!!
Happy New Year!
Dana
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