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.

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

One Week Left for Early Bird rates for Green Bay, January 15-16, 2011

Time is getting short! If you are interested in attending this workshop, learning the intimate details of the art of teaching Step, gaining a thorough understanding of the way I develop my breakdowns, and earning 9.75 AFAA and 1.0 ACE CECs, please consider joining us at Western Racquet and Fitness Club, 2500 South Ashland Avenue in Green Bay on January 15-16, 2011. All of the details are on my website: www.stepjunkie.com. My Early Bird rates expire next Friday, December 11, so don't delay in getting your registrations completed!

If you'd like to join me for a Step class in Green Bay, come by Western Racquet on Sunday, January 16 at 12:15 for an hour of fun!!! Cost: $10 for members of Western Racquet, $15 for non-members.

Questions? Email me!

Dana

Combo 2 from latest Advanced Step

Here's Combo 2, with its breakdown. This one was a really good cardio workout with all of the chasseing. I've been loving the swivel moves lately, too... trying to work them into all of my routines. Enjoy!



Choreography:

Jump into a squat (2)
Jump Back to Home and Swivel (2)
Hold, Rock on Top, exit (6)
Chasse Rock, x2 (8)
Shuffle to the front (4)
1 Kick (4)
Drag over (3)
1 Stomp/Pivot (3)

Lastest Advanced Step videos

Hi everyone,

I've slowly been posting my latest Advanced Step videos. This is Combo 1. I'll post the next combo soon!

This particular combo was one of my favorites in a long time! I thought the breakdown was logical and actually fairly simple for an advanced routine. Much of the syncopation is optional.

Enjoy!

Dana






Choreography:

Double Stomp Wide, Shuffle off the end, Box (8)
Stomp & Walk Back (6)
Shuffle, Box around the end (5)
Drag (3)
Reverse Turn (Optional hold) (4)
V-Slide, Ball-Change, Stomp (6)

Workshop in Green Bay!!

Hello to all!

I've opened registration for the January 15-16 Step workshop in Green Bay, Wisconsin!!! On Saturday, we'll be going over everything a Step instructor needs to know to provide a fun, safe, and professional Step class. This is a full day of instruction. On Sunday morning, we'll be concentrating on breakdowns -- one of the most difficult and confusing aspects of teaching Step. Finally, on Sunday afternoon I'll be teaching a Master Class open to all who might be interested!!!!

Registration details are available on my website, www.stepjunkie.com. Early bird rates are in effect until December 10th!!!!

Dana

One more week until the Virginia workshop!

There's just one more week to sign up for the October 23-24 workshops at the Life Time Fitness in Centreville, Virginia. This 1-1/2 days of workshops will earn you 9.75 AFAA CEUs or 1.0 ACE CECs for only $135. I'll be teaching a master class on Saturday and Sunday that is open only to Life Time Fitness members and workshop participants.

If you would like to register for the workshop, or get more information, please go to www.stepjunkie.com.

Dana

Music Anyone?

Just a quick post to let you know about 2 Step mixes my buddies over at 32mix and I have collaborated on. I selected the songs, and Tyler provided the engineering for these 2 mixes, and I am out of this world happy with these 2 mixes! If you enjoy the music I use in my YouTube videos, then you'll like these 2 mixes. Check out Elite 123 and Elite 124 at www.32mix.com. They have lots of other song styles to choose from, too.

Rock on!
Dana

Now Accepting Registrations for October Workshops in Virginia

I am now accepting registrations for my weekend of workshops in October. These workshops are being held at my "home" gym -- LifeTime Fitness in Centreville, Virginia -- on October 23-24, 2010.

Saturday's workshop will be a detailed workshop that covers all aspects of teaching Step, from safety, to cueing, to creating interesting 32-count choreography, and finally a detailed session on breakdowns!

Sunday's session presents a method I created that enables me to create new choreography and its corresponding breakdown extremely quickly -- who doesn't like that idea??? While it is not mandatory, I do recommend that you take the Saturday workshop prior to taking this workshop to ensure you have a firm grasp on my breakdown method.

I'm still offering these workshops at my low introductory rate. To read more details about these workshops, or to register, please visit my website at: www.stepjunkie.com. Feel free to spread the word to anyone who teaches Step, or who wants to teach it! I will be happy to email you a flyer if you are interested in sharing it with others.

Thanks!!
Dana

Advanced Step, August 27, Combo 2

Hello to all!

Here is combo 2 of my recent Advanced Step class. The breakdown on this combo was really very easy. The hardest part is the reverse knee over the step, because people aren't sure which direction to exit the step. I just pointed, and reminded them that the "Crossover Cha-cha" went to the same side of the as it had been before we did the knee going over.

Enjoy!

Dana



Choreography:

Chasse Over, Box home (6)
2 Heel Taps (2)
Reverse Knee Over (4)
Cross-cha-cha to Home (4)
Syncopated Stomps (4)
Tap Wide (4)
L-Step (8) *any variation... Also, any 3-Knee Repeater will work here.