Hackensack, NJ Workshop, Jan 28-29, 2012

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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)