Dance Fitness & Zumba with MARIA

They'd better win - as I'd rather be dancin'

WEDNESDAY CLASS CANCELLED
Even if you're not a football fan, you'll probably know that England are playing in the World Cup SEMI FINAL this week - which is WEDNESDAY evening - kick off is 8pm.
I predict that most people will probably be down the pub watching the game and not thinking about coming out to dance.
I know when I'm beaten!
You are all welcome to pop along to the Monday or Thursday classes instead.
See website for class timetable:
dancegeneration.co.uk/class-timetable

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DANCE Generation WEEKLY UPDATE Thanks for coming to classes this week - I hope you had fun!  Not quite as hot - but hot enough - but then you know - sweating is good for you!  Our cover star this week is Lil The Tigress (Lily) - she belongs to Tracey who says that Lily is almost 18 years old and despite being a bit deaf (maybe...

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DANCE Generation WEEKLY UPDATE Thanks for coming to classes this week - I hope you had fun!  Just a quick update as not much to report really!   Thanks for coming this week - I know it was hotter than hot - so classes were understandably a bit low on numbers! So if you made it - thank you so much. Fingers crossed for cooler w...

Weeks like this one remind me just how tough it can be being self-employed especially in dance & fitness. When the sun comes out (or even it’s wet, cold or snowy) – people stay in. And I guess it's something most people probably don't really think about – but the truth is – I’ve already paid for my hall hire, and as a self-employed instructor, I only earn when people come to class.
There's no sick pay, no holiday pay, no salary to fall back on during a quiet week. If the class doesn't run, neither does the income. And if I cancel the class – the halls won’t refund me either, so I might as well run the classes and hope at least a few of you turn up!
So - I will be running classes this week. I know it’s hot. And if I really thought there would be danger to life if you came along – of course I would cancel. But -a couple of my venues do have air conditioning. Most of the halls are pretty cool inside and we can open doors, I can modify the classes, we can take extra breaks, do a bit more chatting (we all love a good chat!), go over a few of the steps/dances, drink more water and just be sensible!
I wouldn't change being a dance teacher for the world - I genuinely love what I do! But every now and then it's good to shine a little light on what self-employment like this actually looks like behind the scenes.
If you know a dance or fitness instructor, a PT, a yoga teacher - anyone who relies on class numbers to pay their bills - maybe give them a little extra love this summer.

And credit to Steph Gunn for the original post

BIG THANKS to all the Dancing Zumba Hooligans who came to class tonight! You were awesome!

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DANCE Generation WEEKLY UPDATE Thanks for coming to classes this week - I hope you had fun!  Just a quick update as I'm going to try and catch some sun today!   We had small but perfectly formed classes this week - I blame the football and the hot weather - so special thank you for your support if you did make it. We had a ...

Not only is it BETTER!! Could dancing help reduce your risk of dementia by up to 76%?
A landmark study found that older adults who danced regularly had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia. Researchers believe dance is uniquely powerful because it combines physical activity, memory, coordination, music, learning, and social connection.
Since then, additional research has linked dancing to improvements in memory, mood, and brain structures involved in cognitive health.
Good for your body. Great for your brain. And perhaps one of the most enjoyable ways to support healthy aging.

Have you joined a class yet? https://dancegeneration.co.uk/class-timetable/

Fab classes tonight ❤️❤️❤️
Here’s the playlist: