Outdoor Classes At Valeo Dance Studio!
Over the years, with your help, we have done an incredible job creating a virtual dance family via our YouTube channel (currently more than 320,000 subscribers all over the world and more than 150 FREE dance fitness workouts). While the most natural route would have been to transition everything online to virtual dance fitness, we decided to take a very different path for our reopening phase. We are moving our classes outdoors!
Why Outdoors?
At Valeo, we have always been a family, and that remains a priority, along with safety. Moving classes outdoors allows for safe human interaction in line with the CDC's guidelines. An overwhelming number of studies show that spending time outside is good for our mental and physical health, and might be particularly useful for our well-being in these uncertain times of increased stress and anxiety. Also, the less time we spend moving our bodies, the more likely it is to gain weight. By heading outside for movements, we are decreasing the chance of weight gain and increasing the opportunity for endorphins! As a result, we decided to combine our universal need for human interaction and necessity for being outside with new Outdoor Valeo Dance Fitness classes starting Wednesday, May 27th, at 6:30 PM!
How It'll Work
As stated before, safety is one of our top priorities, and we will do everything to keep ourselves and you safe. The location of outdoor group dance fitness classes is the same as our studio. We will be outside in a beautiful courtyard with stunning views just to the right of the main entrance (if you are looking at the entrance from the parking lot). The times of the classes are the same as always! Please visit the Valeo Dance Fitness Schedule to sign up for classes! If it's a rainstorm, of course, the class will be rescheduled.
Since most people are currently working remotely or unfortunately not working at all due to lay-offs, the good news is most people are coming from home. So dress to dance! There is no place (at the moment) to change and also no bathroom since the building remains closed (only for a short amount of time), so please plan accordingly! While the classes are in the evenings and Saturday mornings, please be sure you have enough water. Bring your own water bottle and a sparkling personality!
Preventative Measures
Being outside will grant us plenty of space and fresh air that will help us stay safe. We can easily maintain the six-foot social distancing guidelines currently in place by CDC and the local GA government. We also ask that you bring your own set of free weights. If you don't have them, bring two water bottles, and they will do just fine. We also will utilize plenty of outdoor space for activities, so you can wear workout gloves that help protect your hands. As we are navigating our way through the reopening phase, we will be making adjustments as needed.
For all existing and new members, we will require an electronically signed COVID-19 liability waiver form. Existing members, please be sure to do this from the regular website version of MindBody (not MindBody app). When you log in to sign up for classes over the next few days, you will be prompted to check a box acknowledging you have read the information.
If you are sick, have a fever or not feeling well, please stay home to protect yourself and others. If you have traveled over the last few days, please be sure to check the CDC website, whether the city/country you came from requires you to self-quarantine for a period of time. Lastly, this is a new phase for all of us, so let's help each other stay positive while getting back to life responsibly!
Other Studio Updates
We are also doing our private lessons outdoors beginning Tuesday, May 26th. Click here to schedule an appointment! We will continue all Intro First Dance Consultations virtually via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime to ensure everyone/s safety and to make it more time-efficient for couples and their families!
If you have any further questions about our new schedule, guidelines, preventative measures, and more, visit us online here. We have missed you so much and look forward to seeing your smiling faces soon, six-feet apart, of course!
A Lifelong Affair with Dance, Health and Fitness: Valeo Dance Fitness Studio
Asiya Khasnutdinova's love affair with dance and fitness began back in Russia as a little girl. When Asiya's parents saw how highly energetic their child was, they figured it would be a good idea to find an activity she could channel her energy through. The rest is history!
Asiya Khasnutdinova's love affair with dance and fitness began back in Russia as a little girl. When Asiya's parents saw how highly energetic their child was, they figured it would be a good idea to find an activity she could channel her energy through. In near-Arctic Russia, that was figure skating. Very soon, Asiya was showcasing her talents to audiences looking to see some of the best figure skaters in the world. Out of concern for their daughter and to redirect her to a less injury-prone activity, Asiya's mother suggested dance. As they say, the rest is history.
It's A History Worth Telling
Remember, Asiya is a highly-energetic person. She finally met her match on the dance floor through Latin dance. She then competed professionally across Russia, Europe, and the US for 15 years. In what looked like a rather interesting turn of events, Asiya came to the United States to study finance and earn her MBA. As a result, it led her to work in some of the top financial institutions in the United States. She figured like many may think, "dance is not a real job, and I should probably get one," and her passion sat on the back seat for seven years.
But the dance floor kept calling, and one day, it could not be ignored any longer.
What's Next?
Thanks to her strong business background, and her experience in the financial industry, Asiya knew what she was doing. Asiya has a strong command of the way businesses work and the hurdles an up-and-coming small business could face. Like usual, her mom was by her side, and despite her doubts, Asiya started Valeo Dance Fitness Studio. It began with a group class featuring a neighbor and her biggest cheerleader. That small start evolved into a YouTube channel with over 200,000 subscribers. Then came dance fitness classes featured in national publications: SELF magazine named Valeo Dance Fitness Studio, one of the Top 10 BEST cardio workouts in the US.
VALEO's signature cardio workout combines a variety of tools to create the best workout. Those include "weighted hula hoops, resistance bands, free weights, fitness drumming, and balance balls that will ultimately tone the entire body." Asiya developed the VALEO method along with Svetlana Khasnutdinova, MD, Ph.D. Svetlana brings 30-years of medical expertise and understanding of body types, muscular structure, and physiology to the table. In other words, they created a fitness experience that embodies the meaning of VALEO perfectly. VALEO, a word of Latin origin, means "to be healthy, strong, and feel good."
You can read more about Asiya's story here.
VALEO's focus is to help you feel good through dancing and movement every day of the year. Contact us to learn more about our signature packages. Your first class is on us!
Dance Your Way To Your Fitness Goals In 2019!
We're here to help you reach your fitness goals in ways you never imagined! Dance alone or bring in your best friend, partner, or an entire work group.
2019 is here! Do your New Year's resolutions include better fitness? Are you focusing on getting in more activity, burning more calories, and increasing your energy levels? Valeo Dance & Fitness Studio can help! This year, instead of slogging your way through another run or forcing yourself through another class at the gym, consider how you can dance your way to better health. We have plenty of amazing options available that will help you increase your overall health and wellness and have a lot of fun while you're doing it. Dance alone or bring in your best friend, your partner, or your entire work group. At Valeo Dance & Fitness Studio, we're here to help you reach your fitness goals in ways you never imagined before.
Go for group dance fitness. Are you most likely to meet your goals when you work with an inspiring teacher and a group that's there to motivate you every step of the way? Our group dance fitness classes are the perfect way to make your goals reality.
Try out a few private dance lessons. Some people have an innate fear of dancing in front of a group. Others have a specific goal in mind that just isn't feasible for a group dance class: putting together a spectacular routine with your partner for your 2019 wedding, for example. If you prefer private dance lessons, sign up with one of our incredible instructors to dance your way to fitness in a personalized setting. The focus is all on you or the people you bring in with you, and we're ready to have fun along the way!
Explore our online video workouts. Can't make it in for a session in person? Find your schedule getting in the way? That's okay! Our online video dance workouts will have you dancing your heart out in your hotel room, your office, or the safety of your own living room.
Sign up for a retreat. Need some time to focus on your body while getting away from it all? At our dance retreats, you'll be able to spend plenty of time engaged in personal fitness, but you'll also have time to kick back and relax. You'll also have a chance to get dressed up and show off your stuff at our amazing dance events.
Are you ready to start dancing your way to your fitness goals in 2019? Contact us at Valeo Dance & Fitness Studio to learn more about all of our dance class options.
Representing Valeo Dance Fitness at Rimini Wellness Italy!
WOW WOW WOW! We are so incredibly honored and excited to have been invited to Rimini Wellness in Italy this year, the world's biggest congress devoted to dance, fitness, well-being, sport, business, physical culture and healthy eating! What an amazing experience to represent Valeo Dance Fitness at an event that brings all the biggest companies in the wellness universe together under the same roof! Interviews, sharing knowledge, learning innovative techniques, new ideas, meeting best professionals in the dance fitness arena! We can't wait to share this with you, our wonderful Valeo Dance Fitness family!
