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		<title>Our Perks Program Keeps Growing: The Law Firm of Andrew Rosner and Associates.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 18:28:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rhythmology is happy to announce that we are continuing to grow our VIP Perks Program just for you. Our newest addition is The Law Firm of Andrew Rosner and Associates. This is a full service law firm which handles the following types of cases: Foreclosure Defense Bankruptcy Criminal Law Traffic Tickets Matrimonial Law and Family [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rhythmology is happy to announce that we are continuing to grow our VIP Perks Program just for you. Our newest addition is The Law Firm of Andrew Rosner and Associates. This is a full service law firm which handles the following types of cases:</p>
<p>Foreclosure Defense</p>
<p>Bankruptcy</p>
<p>Criminal Law</p>
<p>Traffic Tickets</p>
<p>Matrimonial Law and Family Court</p>
<p>Real Estate</p>
<p>Wills and Estates</p>
<p>Personal Injury</p>
<p>Medical Malpractice</p>
<p>As members of Rhythmology, all VIPs will receive a free consultation for all cases. In addition, legal fees will be reduced by 15% for the following: Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets, Matrimonial and Family Court, Real Estate, and Wills and Estates.</p>
<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Andrew Rosner.<br />
Phone: (516) 228-1050<br />
Fax: (516) 228-1055<br />
www.andrewrosnerattorney.com<br />
Email:AndrewRosner@live.com</p>
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		<title>Our newest VIP Vendor!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rhythmology considers each and every member a family. Our VIP program was created to offer our members discounts through the many businesses they use every day. This week we&#8217;d like to feature an awesome business run by one of our very own members: Anthony Estevez. Anthony runs a Spanish/English Translation and Interpretation Service as well [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rhythmology considers each and every member a family. Our VIP program was created to offer our members discounts through the many businesses they use every day.  This week we&#8217;d like to feature an awesome business run by one of our very own members: Anthony Estevez. Anthony runs a Spanish/English Translation and Interpretation Service as well as offers Language Instruction for anyone that would like to learn the language they now love to dance to. Anthony has been translating and teaching for 10 years and is a member of the American Translators Association. </p>
<p>Some of his services include: </p>
<p>1-Consecutive, Simultaneous, &#038; Whispered Interpreting-<br />
Good for Business Meetings, Conference Calls, Depositions, Medical Exams, Etc</p>
<p>2. Translation Services-<br />
Good for Legal Documents, Resumes, Business cards, etc</p>
<p>3. Language Instruction-</p>
<p>ESL: English as a Second Language<br />
Spanish Instruction<br />
Spanish conversation classes<br />
Good for On Site group programs or One-One Instruction</p>
<p>As a Rhythmology VIP, members will receive a 15% discount on his services.  To contact Anthony for more information: Call 516-493-5353 or email estevezanthony@hotmail.com. </p>
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		<title>The Return of Sabado Con Ritmo-Success!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:43:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[St. Patrick&#8217;s Day ended with a bang this year, as Rhythmology held their first ever social-Sabado Con Ritmo in conjunction with the grand opening of our new space. The night brought in over one hundred and fifty people ready to see what Rhythmology had in store for them, and the party didn&#8217;t disappoint. Sabado con [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>St. Patrick&#8217;s Day ended with a bang this year, as Rhythmology held their first ever social-Sabado Con Ritmo in conjunction with the grand opening of our new space. The night brought in over one hundred and fifty people ready to see what Rhythmology had in store for them, and the party didn&#8217;t disappoint.  Sabado con Ritmo-literally translated into Saturdays with Rhythm, kept the party going with two rooms of non-stop dancing, four great performances, gorgeous lighting throughout the space, and amazing energy. We are proud to finally have a place to call our own, and to share with all of you. We are looking forward to our next Saturday night party-which will be held on April 21. Don&#8217;t miss it! </p>
<p><img src="https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/?ui=2&#038;ik=7c67ec678a&#038;view=att&#038;th=136845abfe70991c&#038;attid=0.3&#038;disp=inline&#038;realattid=8c25db68fde8a82e_0.5&#038;safe=1&#038;zw&#038;saduie=AG9B_P9_8SsSTYHSMgQM5vXtd6sV&#038;sadet=1333661890729&#038;sads=SCLsxy5oq33uen7giRTFwevW46I" alt="Lucy and Ola posing before the social!" /></p>
<p><img src="https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/?ui=2&#038;ik=7c67ec678a&#038;view=att&#038;th=136845abfe70991c&#038;attid=0.10&#038;disp=inline&#038;realattid=8c25db68fde8a82e_0.19&#038;safe=1&#038;zw&#038;saduie=AG9B_P9_8SsSTYHSMgQM5vXtd6sV&#038;sadet=1333662121457&#038;sads=AW02bF6qyDdAZ3LO2PcYqG4kcog" alt="The Bachata Team performing "Eres" " /><br />
<img src="https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/?ui=2&#038;ik=7c67ec678a&#038;view=att&#038;th=136845abfe70991c&#038;attid=0.1&#038;disp=inline&#038;realattid=8c25db68fde8a82e_0.1&#038;safe=1&#038;zw&#038;saduie=AG9B_P9_8SsSTYHSMgQM5vXtd6sV&#038;sadet=1333661997232&#038;sads=eMyLCL2fdr5LuKWbGn7DNYKVSpU" alt="The party in full swing!" /></p>
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		<title>Sabado Con Ritmo Returns</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:35:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rhythmology is proud to bring back Long Island&#8217;s best Saturday night salsa party at our new location, Sabado Con Ritmo. Tonight is a special night, as Rhythmology&#8217;s first recurring social was Sabado Con Ritmo, and we are thrilled to bring it back in our new space! Join us tonight for two rooms of non-stop dancing, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rhythmology is proud to bring back Long Island&#8217;s best Saturday night salsa party at our new location, Sabado Con Ritmo. Tonight is a special night, as Rhythmology&#8217;s first recurring social was Sabado Con Ritmo, and we are thrilled to bring it back in our new space! Join us tonight for two rooms of non-stop dancing, with DJs Don Q and Jose Bolivar spinning salsa, bachata, merengue, and top 40 all night, from 10pm to 3:30am. Plus, several performances by Rhythmology&#8217;s Primero, Segundo and Bachata teams, as well as a flamenco performance by Erika DeJulia. Admission is $15 at the door, or $10 in advance online (mind body>>workshops) or at the studio. </p>
<p>We hope you&#8217;ll join us tonight on the dance floor!</p>
<p>For more details: http://www.facebook.com/events/271264972948731/</p>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Miss Shines &amp; Spins Workshop at Rhythmology!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:36:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rhythmology is proud to offer a one-day 2 hour workshop with the esteemed Jose Bolivar! &#160; Join us this Saturday, February 25th 11am-1pm to broaden your repetoire of shines and to perfect your spinning technique!  For this 2-hour workshop, each hour can be taken separately (1 hour, $15) or together (2 hours, $20).  The first hour [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rhythmology is proud to offer a one-day 2 hour workshop with the esteemed Jose Bolivar!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Join us this Saturday, February 25th 11am-1pm to broaden your repetoire of shines and to perfect your spinning technique!  For this 2-hour workshop, each hour can be taken separately (1 hour, $15) or together (2 hours, $20).  The first hour will cover shines, for both men an women. You will learn to spice up your social dancing in learning how to dance independently from your partner while maintaining the proper timing. In addition, you will learn a short shine routine and perform it in front of a partner.  In the second hour, Jose will teach the proper spinning technique which will help you take your spinning to the next level!</p>
<p><a href="http://alfredpena.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jose-bolivar-workshop.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1388" title="Shines &amp; Spins Workshop" src="http://alfredpena.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jose-bolivar-workshop-300x195.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="195" /></a></p>
<p>Check out the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/382760088416612/">Facebook event</a>, call us 516.280.6677, email us <a href="info@rhythmology.us">info@rhythmology.us</a>, or stop by the studio for more info!</p>
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		<title>Shape up your dancing with new Salsa Bootcamp and Ladies&#8217; Styling course offerings</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rhythmology is bringing you more new classes, with appeal for all levels of dancers! Salsa Bootcamp offers an introduction to Salsa On2, or New York Salsa. This course is best suited for beginning dancers or for students experienced in other Salsa styles who are interested in learning On2.  Students will learn the fundamental footwork (15 shines [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rhythmology is bringing you more new classes, with appeal for all levels of dancers!</p>
<p>Salsa Bootcamp offers an introduction to Salsa On2, or New York Salsa. This course is best suited for beginning dancers or for students experienced in other Salsa styles who are interested in learning On2.  Students will learn the fundamental footwork (15 shines total) and partner work figures (6 turns total) of salsa social dancing. Topics covered in the course include Leading and Following, Salsa Timing, Connection for Social Dancing, Social Dancing Etiquette, Turn Execution and Footwork. Salsa Bootcamp is taught by Rhythmology certified instructors, and new material is taught every week of the progressive 8 week sequence. Upon completion of this boot camp, students may continue their studies in Level 2.</p>
<p>Salsa Bootcamp will be offered two times per week for one hour:<br />
Saturday 11am-12pm with Jose Bolivar (Beginning Sat 3/2)<br />
Sunday 1pm-2pm with Andy Frandelakis (Beginning Sun 3/3)</p>
<p>Rhythmology is also proud to introduce a Ladies&#8217; Styling workshop with Crystal Marquez!  Ladies, this course will teach you ways to enhance and embellish your salsa, adding sensuality and pizzazz to your dancing. Crystal will cover techniques to improve basic steps, shines, cross body leads, turns and much more. Topics will include use of your head, hip and shoulder movement, timing and musical understanding, as well how to improve your spinning technique. Join Crystal for 8 consecutive weeks on Sundays from 3pm-4pm, beginning  Sunday March 4th.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Each</span> of these 8-course series is $80 in cost (8 1-hour classes).</p>
<p>Please note, given the progressive nature of these workshops, social drop-ins are not allowed, permitting for maximum skill acquisition for those enrolled!</p>
<p>To sign-up, click the corresponding link below:</p>
<p><a href="http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=10527&amp;stype=-8&amp;sTG=23&amp;sVT=53&amp;sView=day&amp;sLoc=0" target="_blank">Salsa Bootcamp</a></p>
<p><a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10527">Ladies&#8217; Styling</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Or, call us: 516.280.6677 or stop by the studio!</p>
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		<title>Try Something New at Rhythmology</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rhythmology is growing! We are expanding beyond our signature Salsa and Bachata classes AND working with daily deal companies to offer discounted services. Most recently, Rhythmology partnered with Groupon, offering two deals: a 10 class special for $39, and a 5 class special for $29. This promotion was very successful, selling nearly 200 Groupons! While [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rhythmology is growing! We are expanding beyond our signature Salsa and Bachata classes AND working with daily deal companies to offer discounted services.</p>
<p>Most recently, Rhythmology partnered with Groupon, offering two deals: a 10 class special for $39, and a 5 class special for $29. This promotion was very successful, selling nearly 200 Groupons! While the opportunity to buy this promotion is now over, we are working with Amazon Local and Living Social, too, so look out for more deals coming soon!</p>
<p>While Rhythmology is best known for class offerings in Salsa On2 and Bachata, new classes are coming to Rhythmology.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Flamenco:</strong> We recently started a Flamenco class in November, with the talented Erika De Julia, which was very successful! The next 10-week class begins Valentine’s Day, Tuesday February 14<sup>th</sup> . Varying levels are offered throughout the week, with Intermediate Flamenco on Tuesday from 7:00pm-8:30pm, Beginner Flamenco on Friday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, and Open-level Flamenco on Saturday, 1:30pm to 3:00pm.</li>
<li><strong>Swing:</strong>  A new addition to Rhythmology, West Coast Swing is coming to the  beginning this weekend! Sophie Cazeneuve will be teaching a West Coast Swing workshop, held every Saturday from February 11th through March 17th in 90 minute sessions, 3:30pm to 5:00pm.</li>
<li>Stay tuned for upcoming offerings in <strong>Brazilian Samba </strong>and <strong>Argentine Tango<em>.</em></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>Let us know what you think. We hope you come check it out!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>New Year’s in New Places: Alfred and Ola in Poland</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our very own Alfred Pena and Aleksandra “Ola” Kozlowska have recently returned from traveling the world! While they are now safely back in Long Island, Alfred &#38; Ola were invited to Warsaw, Poland to participate in international Polish New Year’s Eve programming, airing live on TV Polonia. Beyond mere participant dancers, our two master instructors [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our very own Alfred Pena and Aleksandra “Ola” Kozlowska have recently returned from traveling the world! While they are now safely back in Long Island, Alfred &amp; Ola were invited to Warsaw, Poland to participate in international Polish New Year’s Eve programming, airing live on TV Polonia. Beyond mere participant dancers, our two master instructors were honored as artists, beyond standard performers. In light of Alfred and Ola’s success as the US 2011 Bachata Champions and Runner-Up Salsa Champions, Ola’s status among professional Polish dancers is unique: she is the only champion of Polish descent in both salsa and bachata. As part of their experience, Alfred and Aleksandra participated in two separate live programs for New Year’s television programming. On one the programs, Alfred and Ola appeared throughout the programming, performing two routines (one salsa, one bachata), teaching and granting interviews. On air, live, our champions taught a beginner couple On2, which is a novelty among a large presence of On1 in the Polish salsa scene. They also appeared on another program as special guests, during which they were interviewed and danced socially with the host.</p>
<div id="attachment_1335" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 278px"><a href="http://alfredpena.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/poland.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1335" title="TV Polonia" src="http://alfredpena.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/poland.jpg" alt="" width="268" height="179" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Alfred Pena and Aleksandra interviewed lived at TV Polonia over New Year&#39;s Eve show</p></div>
<p>In contrast to Ola’s obvious familiarity with Warsaw, as a Polish native, this experience was Alfred’s first European experience and his first trip to Poland. During their visit, they were honored to meet Jerzy Buzek, the Polish President of the European Parliament. Beyond meeting famous world leaders, our master instructors had the opportunity to check out the Polish social dancing scene, featuring both salsa and bachata. As Alfred’s first exposure to this scene, he notes that, “The scene is surprisingly similar to that of Long Island,” in that it is a developing community with Salsa On2 as a novelty and many beginning dancers, with fewer advanced dancers coming up. Overall, Alfred and Aleksandra’s visit was a success! Their hosts look forward to inviting them back again soon.<br />
Despite the excitement of spending New Year’s in Poland this year, Alfred is already planning a Rhythmology New Year’s Eve Bash for 2013 and we want to hear from you! What is it that you would like for a New Year’s Eve Party, Rhythmology-style? Perhaps a night of Latin dancing at Allegria Hotel, with a hotel overnight stay? Or, Salsa and Bachata all night long at our newly complete Westbury-based studio? Please, tell us what you think!</p>
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		<title>10 minutes a day</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Duncan-Naylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are some universal methods of learning anything. All experts say, and my experience confirms, it is way better to practice 10 minutes a day, every day, than to practice for an hour once or even twice a week. Of course 10 minutes twice a day and you&#8217;re pro before you get off the bus(;> [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are some universal methods of learning anything.</p>
<p>All experts say, and my experience confirms, it is way better to practice 10 minutes a day, every day, than to practice for an hour once or even twice a week. Of course 10 minutes twice a day and you&#8217;re pro before you get off the bus(;></p>
<p>Last summer I was pretty good about practicing a little every day &#8211; it was easy to pop into a pair of leather soles and step for a while. But this winter I find I am so attached to thick socks and fur lined Uggs that it isn&#8217;t convenient to dress the feet for dance, so I don&#8217;t get those quick daily practice sessions in.</p>
<p>Puttin my foot down! I don&#8217;t need that much comfort &#8211; I want to dance! Change into your dance shoes as soon as you get up and as soon as you get home. Then it is going to be very easy to get that 10 minutes of hoofin.  </p>
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		<title>Insight From Salsa Pro, Vera Rowe</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:19:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alfred</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vera Rowe was born and raised in New York City. She is a graduate of the LaGuardia High School of the Arts and Performing Arts where she was a dance major focusing on classical ballet and the Martha Graham technique of modern dance. She was a competitive level ten gymnast and competed in USA and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vera Rowe was born and raised in New York City. She is a graduate of the LaGuardia High School of the Arts and Performing Arts where she was a dance major focusing on classical ballet and the Martha Graham technique of modern dance. She was a competitive level ten gymnast and competed in USA and NCAA Division I athletics. Vera brings her gymnastics background into her art form as evident in her high energy and athletic style of dance. She has traveled all over the USA as well as internationally to teach, perform and compete. Her most recent accomplishment is being ranked number two in the world in the on1 division at the 2010 World Latin Dance Cup. She is the owner and director of Nueva Vida Dance School in New Hampshire. I had the pleasure of asking a couple of questions about salsa and her dancing. I hope you enjoy the answers as much as I did.</p>
<p>1.<strong> How did you get started with dance?</strong><br />
I grew up in NYC and I attended LaGuardia HS of the Arts and Performing Arts. I was a dance major and studied ballet and modern dance.</p>
<p>2. <strong>Did you always know you wanted to be a dancer?</strong> I knew I always needed to dance. But I didn&#8217;t necessarily always want to make it my career.</p>
<p><em>This actually leads me into my real second question&#8230;</em>.</p>
<p>3. <strong>When did you finally consider yourself a professional? </strong><br />
When people started asking me to teach them.</p>
<p>4. <strong>What do you think of that as a standard of being a professional? You are one of the top dancers and instructors, but do you think there should be something else set? </strong><br />
I think it was a terrible standard to go by. People asked me to teach them when I started getting good at what I do but I was still too inexperienced to be a good teacher. I became a good teacher after years of figuring it out on my own but I feel there should be a set standard &#8211; a training program taught by the best and the most knowledgeable so when people come and ask to learn from you, they know they are going to get quality!</p>
<p>5. <strong>What do you think this standardization of a syllabus will do to salsa? Do you think it will be a negative impact or positive?</strong><br />
I think it would push our dance community to be more educated and therefore we would have more respect in the dance world as a whole. Salsa would no longer be an underground dance. </p>
<p><em>Lets just talk about the basic for a moment.</em></p>
<p>6. <strong>What do you think are the necessary elements of a proper basic?</strong><br />
You would have to give me a few hours to discuss this topic with you. I could talk about the basic step forever. I would say the placement of weight over the ball of the foot is one of the most important qualities. This changes the entire line of your leg and creates a completely different look on a dancer as oppose to some one who evenly distributes there weight on all their toes. The second most important quality would be the movement of the basic step. I see a lot of dancers don&#8217;t move through their basic enough. It stays in place too much and it keeps you from looking like you are really dancing.</p>
<p>7. <strong>You have tried so many different aspects of the industry. Whether it be teaching, performing, competing, coaching your own dance company, etc.. Which is your favorite to work in and why?</strong><br />
Competition! I am a competitor by nature! It means the most to me. I love social dancing just as much as I love competition but I believe competition pushes the level of my dance more than anything else that I do.</p>
<p>8.<strong> What are your current aspirations and goals? How are you getting there? </strong><br />
Since I have sold my dance school and moved to PA my goal for the next few years is to immerse myself in all the training I can possibly get and push my level to the highest it has ever been. I want to focus less on running a business and teaching and more on my own dance career. Of course World Champion is the ultimate goal but as long as I do everything I possibly can to be my best, I will always be satisfied with the outcome.</p>
<p>9. <strong>What can you tell a beginner, intermediate or advance dancer looking to grow within their own dancing to take it to a professional level. What should they do?</strong><br />
I truly believe that anyone can attain a high level of dancing. It&#8217;s all about the drive! How badly do you want it! Be consistent and be driven and work hard! Get training from reputable instructors and go social dancing as much as possible to practice and apply what you learn in the studio!</p>
<p>10. <strong>You are a classically trained dancer, do you think that hindered your salsa or helped it? </strong>Definitely helped! Salsa is becoming more and more advanced and dancers are pushing the level higher and higher. I truly feel to be able to be the best you have to get classical training.  Flavor and style is not enough anymore if you want to be the best!</p>
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Thank you so much Vera for your time.  It was a pleasure and I look forward to seeing you on the floor!</em></p>
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