I'll be in New York City on November 3 - TSI Summit Conference

Hi everyone,

If you live in or around New York City, I hope you'll consider attending Town Sports International's Summit conference on November 3.  It's being held at the Marriott Marquis on Times Square, and I'll be presenting my session, "Steps, Jumps & Rhythms."    They've saved the best for last on November 3, with my session being from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

To see all of the sessions and sign up for the conference, please visit http://mytsisummit.com/

Be sure to introduce yourself to me!!

Dana

DETROIT Workshop, Sept.29-30 !!!

I'm pleased to announce a Step Junkie workshop in the DETROIT area (Harper Woods, Michigan), on Sept. 29-30.  On Saturday, I'll be leading my "Step Junkie's Secrets for Teaching Step" -- a full-day workshop devoted to discussions of all aspects of teaching a professional-level Step class.  On Sunday, we will go into detail regarding breakdowns, one of the hardest elements of teaching a great Step class. We also have our Master Class on Sunday from 12:15 -1:15 p.m.  The Master Class is open to everyone ($10 if you are not attending the workshop)!!

Early Bird rates expire on September 1st, so you can get the best rates right now!

If you would like more information, or if you'd like to register, please visit http://www.stepjunkie.com/Detroit_Harper_Woods__MI.html.

Comments on the Use of My Methods

I thought I'd share some recent comments from participants who have taken my workshops.  They report that the use of my methods help participants "get" moves that they've never been able to "get" before, helps them with the tap-free choreography, AND their heart rates stay up higher throughout the class, making the entire class a better workout.  Here are their comments:

"Tuesday night, I had steppers who are used to being taught with "taps". As a reminder, at one club, Sue and I are the only "tapless" instructors.  One "tapper" was in early and I know her well, so I briefed on taking your workshop and a different breakdown. The other "tapper" missed the first combo but was at the top of the second combo.


RESULT: They both are experienced in "tap" step (that's what the club does during the day). I used my training from you workshop; being well prepared, breakdown thought out...etc. Just kept trucking. The taps were gone. At the end, we did all three 32 cts combos (R&L) and the whole class rocked. The only minimal slow down for the tappers was when I took Combo 1 on Right Lead then Combo Two on Left Lead, etc but they have not been exposed to that before. Your methods leads to so much success.

Key Result: One "tapper" said she picked up on more moves during my one class and kept her heart rate up=Fun + workout + Fun + workout==++++"

"I so love this method and how it has taken my classes & cuing and moves to the next level. My group is loving it….I’ve had some people with me for years and they are all commenting how much fun it is to step with the layering method. I also have some newer people and some that have returned after not having done class for a long time and they told me they could actually pick up the more complicated steps whereas they never could before.

I am so thankful that Colleen brought you here for the workshops and it is again one of my favorite classes to teach every week!!"

 
Please contact me if you are interested in hosting a workshop at your facility.  I make it very easy to be a host, and the workshops are really a lot of fun!  Visit http://www.stepjunkie.com/ for details! 

Final Days before Iowa Step Workshop

There are only a few more days remaining before the Iowa workshop, July 21-22 in Newton, Iowa.  We still have some spots open, and you can earn a year's worth of CECs if you take both days!   

And, don't forget the master class!  It's on Saturday from 4:15 - 5:15 and everyone is welcome!!  The fee for the master class is $10 (free to workshop participants).

To register for the workshop, please visit www.stepjunkie.com.

I hope to see you there!!!

Turning my Eye to the IOWA Workshop, July 21-22

I just got back from my workshop in the Chicago/Milwaukee area, and what a fantastic experience for me!  The ladies who attended were wonderful, and the master class rocked with some of their step participants joining us -- and they were also really excellent steppers!

So, now I am looking forward to my next workshop, July 21-22, in Newton, Iowa, just outside of Des Moines.  If you would like to attend the workshop, please register before June 23 to get the best rate.  Saturday will be a full day of learning everything you need to know to teach a professional-level Step class, and Sunday we'll be talking about bringing Step back to life.  You can earn a whole year's worth of CECs for ACE and AFAA in this day and a half!!!

Please send me a note if you have any questions!

Dana

Chicago-Milwaukee Workshop, June 9-10, 2012

Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Chicago-Milwaukee workshop is officially a "go" on June 9-10, 2012 in Round Lake Beach, Illinois.  The workshop includes the master class on Sunday afternoon.  Saturday is a full day, extremely comprehensive workshop that covers everything you need to know to teach a top-notch Step class, and Sunday, we'll talk about Resurrecting Freestyle Step.  I hope you'll consider joining us if you live near here.  

You can find registration forms on my website:  www.stepjunkie.com.  Questions?  Just ask!

Dana

Last Day for Early Bird - Detroit

Hi everyone,

Don't forget that today is the last day of the early bird rate for the Step Junkie Workshop in Detroit on June 2nd.  Rate will go up tomorrow.

And, there is one more week left on the early bird rates for the Chicago-Milwaukee workshop being held in Round Lake Beach, Illinois on June 9-10.  Be sure to sign up now to get the best rates.  Rates will go up on May 13th.

I hope I"ll see you there!!!

Dana

10 Days Until the Alabama Workshop

Hi Everyone!

If you live in the south and would like to join me for my Step workshops on April 21-22 in ATHENS, Alabama, please go to www.stepjunkie.com and register soon!  I will be teaching a master step class on April 22 at the end of the workshop, and all are welcome for that as well (first-come, first-served until we run out of steps).

I'd love to meet you there! 

Dana

Workshop News!!

Hi everyone!


I'm very pleased to announce that I have TWO new workshop dates!


I'll be in the Detroit area on June 2 for a one-day workshop (Step Junkie's Secrets for Teaching Step) at Team Fit in Chesterfield, Michigan.  I'll be teaching a step master class that afternoon for any who would like to join me.   Early bird rates expire on May 5th.


Then, on July 21-22, I'll be in Newton, Iowa for a weekend of workshops (Step Junkie's Secrets for Teaching Step, AND Resurrecting Freestyle Step) at the Newton YMCA.  I will also teach a step master class on the evening of July 21, open to all.  Early bird rates expire June 23.


Don't forget about the Chicago/Milwaukee workshop on June 9-10.  Early bird rates expire May 12.


I'm still looking for 2 more participants for the Alabama workshop on April 21-22 (being held in Athens, which is near Huntsville).  This workshop won't be held without a few more registrations!!  If you are interested in attending, please sign up before April 4th!


And, as always, if you are interested in hosting your own Step Junkie workshop, please contact me!!!


For details on workshops and registration forms, visit:  www.stepjunkie.com.

Alabama Workshop Early Bird Rate is Ending Soon!

The Early Bird rates for my Huntsville, Alabama area workshop are set to expire this Saturday!  If you are interested in attending the workshop, or if you'd  just like to earn a year's worth of ACE and AFAA CECs, please visit www.stepjunkie.com to register for the workshop and reserve your spot!!  Added bonus: I'll be teaching a Step Master Class on Sunday, April 22, which is free to all workshop participants.  Come and Step with me!

New Workshop Dates! - Chicago/Milwaukee area

I am very pleased to announce a workshop in the Chicago/Milwaukee area!  On June 9-10, 2012, I'll be teaching a weekend of Step workshops geared toward building or improving Step instruction skills, and to discuss ways to bring back the popularity of the Step format.

You can earn a year's worth of CECs from ACE and AFAA in this one weekend!  Visit my website at: www.stepjunkie.com for details and to sign up to reserve your space at the workshop!

Dana

Last Chance to Register for the Albany, NY Workshop THIS WEEKEND!

This is your last chance to register for this weekend's Step workshops in Albany, New York!  You can earn 10 AFAA CECs and 1.1 ACE CECs during the weekend.  I'll be spilling all of my secrets for teaching Step and I'll be teaching my breakdown method.  Added bonus:  We create tons of choreography (and break it down) so you'll leave the workshop with plenty of "Monday-ready" choreography.  Visit www.stepjunkie.com for details and to register for the workshop. 

Albany, New York Workshop , March 10-11

We are coming down to the wire on the March 10-11 Step Junkie workshops in Albany, New York!!   There are still some spaces available if you would like to join us.  We will be discussing every aspect of teaching a professional-level Step class, and we'll be creating and breaking down a lot of choreography on the spot!!   I try to send all participants home with a bunch of new choreography that they can immediately use in their Step classes, and we video our choreography so we don't forget what we did! 

On Sunday, we'll be going into great detail on my breakdown method, and I'll lead a Step master class for the workshop participants.

If you'd like to join me for the workshop, please visit my website at www.stepjunkie.com and navigate to the "Upcoming Workshops" page.  I'd love to meet you at the workshop!!

Alabama Workshop in April

I'm happy to announce that registration is OPEN now for my April 21-22 workshop in Athens, Alabama, which is in the Huntsville area.  I'm debuting a new workshop that weekend, "Resurrecting Freestyle Step," where we will discuss how to bring back a thriving Step program at gyms where the Step program has dwindled or been eliminated.  I'm also going to be teaching my very comprehensive workshop, "Step Junkie's Secrets for Teaching Step" where we will talk about everything an instructor needs to know to teach a top-notch Step class.

Early Bird rates are now in effect until March 17!!!   Please visit my website at: www.stepjunkie.com to read about the new workshop, or to register for the workshop.  Space is limited at this workshop, so registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

I hope to see you there!!

Dana

Upcoming Workshops

Please note I have 4 upcoming workshops in various parts of the country:

January 28-29, Hackensack, New Jersey
February 11-12, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
March 10-11, Albany, New York
April 21-22, Athens, Alabama

Details are still being worked out for the Alabama workshop, but registration is open for all other workshops.   Please visit www.stepjunkie.com if you'd like information on where these workshops are being held and the material that I'll be presenting.

If you live in the Hackensack area, the master class on January 28 is open to anyone who'd like to join us ($10 fee if you are not attending the workshop).

If you are interested in holding a workshop at your gym, please contact me.  I will travel to any location where there is enough interest.  I would love to meet you at one of my workshops!!!!

Albany, New York Workshop!!!

Hello everyone!

I have booked a workshop in Albany, New York on March 10-11.  Right now I'm offering a super low rate for both days of the workshop, from now through Saturday only.  Check out the details at www.stepjunkie.com.  I hope to see you at the workshop!

Dana

Oklahoma City Workshop Early Bird Rates Ending Soon

Happy New Year everyone!


I'm starting off 2012 with a slew of workshops.  Yea! 


If you live in or near Oklahoma City and are interested in attending the Step workshop coming up on Feburary 11-12, be sure to get your registration in soon to get the best rates.  Early Bird rates end on January 13.  Visit my website:  www.stepjunkie.com for details on the workshop and to register.


If you think your gym would make a great host site for a workshop, be sure to write to me and we'll see if we can put together a plan!


Dana