Three Reasons You Need Resistance Training
Resistance training should be a staple in anyone's fitness regimen. There are different workouts based on this concept, but it's essential to know why resistance training is valuable. Resistance training can makeover your metabolism, multiply lean muscle, and improve joint stability. When used correctly, it can prevent sports' related injuries. Fortunately, we're here to help you learn why resistance training is so beneficial to your health.
Metabolism Makeover
Did you know that the lean muscle mass in your body burns calories at rest? If you're performing resistance-based exercises several times a week, chances are your maintaining or increasing lean muscle mass. That means even when you're not doing those exercises, you're burning calories, and your body will easily store and use nutrients as energy. For example, glycogen, a product of sugar, is made and stored in your muscles. While you shouldn't just eat junk food on a daily basis, resistance training can help your body more efficiently use what you do eat.
Muscle Multiplier
Lean muscle mass isn't necessarily looking like the Hulk. It also provides a sculpted look that many people want. If you wish to look like Arnold or a ballerina, you'll need lean muscle mass to accomplish this goal. Cardiovascular training can be done in a way that mostly burns fat, but may not necessarily provide a lean look if little muscle mass involved. Be sure to include exercises with a resistance focus, whether you take barre classes or hit the weight room.
Joint Stabilization
Whether you consider yourself an athlete or not, the ability to prevent injury and maintain healthy joints is vital for everyday activity. Joints like your elbows and knees contain synovial fluid. This fluid should move around in the joint cavity to lubricate and provide shock absorption for the joints. Performing controlled resistance exercises is a great way to circulate synovial fluid. As a result, your joints will maintain a healthy range of motion. It also increases stabilization, providing a support network to keep your joints from going in directions in which they probably shouldn't go. That is important when it's time to break out your best dance moves.
Resistance training has the potential to makeover your metabolism, multiply your lean muscle mass and improve your joint stability. Add that to your dance fitness routine, and you've got a winning pair when you're ready to hit the dance floor!
If you're looking to add resistance training into your routine, check us out at Valeo Dance Fitness. At Valeo, we combine our love for healthy living with dancing to create invigorating workouts. Our workouts focus on healthy weight loss and stress relief that allows you to burn up to 1000 calories in one hour, tone your entire body, strengthen your core, and define waistline while having fun! To learn more about our group dance fitness, resistance training, and other classes, visit us online here!
Resistance Training: Why It Works
Resistance training has been around for over a century and continues to be a great way to build muscle, be healthy, and get fit. People everywhere put in the hard work needed to see results, but many do not know why it is working or how!
A Quick Science Lesson
When your body undergoes any form of resistance training, it sees it as a threat to its homeostasis, or balance. The human body is amazingly adept at staying as balanced as possible and will do what it must to keep up. For example, when someone lifts a weight, there are micro-tears throughout the body. The body then repairs the area, but instead of putting back what was there, it strengthens it as well. It is the same with dancing. The muscles of the legs strengthen and get rebuilt stronger, so the next session is potentially not as stressful. Dancing also will improve cardiovascular health as it strengthens the heart and lungs. Strengthening of the heart is an excellent benefit of exercise as it improves circulation and overall health.
Another lesser-known benefit of resistance training is the release of "feel good" hormones. When someone is working out hard, the body only knows it as a threat. In turn, it releases hormones like dopamine and adrenaline to strengthen you. This is why exercise can be so addicting and make someone experiencing a bad day have a positive attitude flip. This is also the reason why runners get what is known as "the runners high." While addictive hormones may sound bad, they pose no threat, and there is no harm from their release during exercise.
Signature Classes At Valeo
Resistance training is a signature part of our ValeoFit 1000 class. Dancing is a fantastic and fun way to get into shape and is easily learnable from one of our classes. You can learn about the studio and what we offer here, and if you have any more questions, feel free to contact us.
The Foundation of Ballroom Dancing
The key to dancing well with a partner and enjoying it is the right balance of leading and following. Although choreographed routines are used in competition and performance, ballroom dancing is, at its core, social dancing, which means that it relies on communication between the dancers. One leads, determining the direction they go and how far they move, and the other follows, keeping up with the changes without overstepping. It can be challenging, but with practice, you can make it look just as effortless as the professionals!
Leading
In ballroom dancing, the man generally leads. He almost always steps forward first, usually on his right foot. The man leads his partner through a variety of small movements and weight changes. For example, a slight backward pull of his shoulder indicates that she should step toward him, while a press against her raised hand tells her to step back. It's crucial to maintain a proper dance frame because, without it, those communications can get lost.
The lead has a lot of responsibility in the dance. It's his job to take his follower through every step, which means he has to make decisions on the fly if there's no choreography. This can be daunting, especially for beginners, but leading is just as important as knowing the steps.
Following
It's generally the woman's role to follow in a dance. That sounds easy, but it requires just as much skill as leading. She's just as responsible for maintaining the dance frame, and she must pay attention to all those small changes in her partner's hold. If she gets too close or too far away from him, their connection will be lost, and they'll lose the ability to dance together smoothly.
For many women, following is the hardest part of ballroom dancing. The follower shouldn't move at all until she gets a signal from her lead, regardless if he's off the beat or out of time. Every move she makes should be dictated by the lead, which can be difficult. Following requires trusting your partner to communicate well and make you look good.
Valeo Dance Fitness Studio offers private ballroom dance lessons with Asiya Khasnutdinova, voted Best Ballroom Dance Instructor in Atlanta. From salsa to swing, tango to foxtrot, we have the style for you! To start learning the art of lead and follow, contact us today!
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!
Our New Virtual First Dance Consultations
We are so excited to offer a new and updated way to meet the needs of our engaged couples. Are you looking for a first dance class to prepare you for your big day? Look no further! In light of COVID-19, Valeo Dance Studio has decided to offer virtual consultations finally. Here's why and how it works!
Why Virtual?
This is something we have wanted to do for a very long time, and now have the chance! Since the pandemic has begun, we have wanted to find a way to still meet with engaged couples. Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life, and we want to make sure you feel confident in those first steps onto the dance floor. All the first dance intro consultations will be via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime! We want couples to save time commuting and keep everyone healthy as well.
How It Works
As stated before, there will be a few different ways to make this possible. You can choose to meet with Asiya via Skype, Zoom, or FaceTime. You will schedule a consultation by visiting our consultation page online here. The consultation will consist of a 30-minute introductory session where we discuss all the details of the dance. Asiya will help you in selecting the perfect song for your first dance, discuss your goals, and choreography ideas. Ideally, the couple is together in front of the computer so we can get a feel for how you move, but it's not required! It helps couples tremendously and makes things a lot more efficient, but if not, we can find other solutions.
If you are interested in our virtual first dance consultations, we encourage you to schedule it as soon as possible. This is essential for all summer and fall lessons. We realize a lot of couples have had to change their wedding dates due to COVID-19, so we want to make sure we meet with everyone. So sign up as soon as possible! To schedule your consultation online, click here. In addition, ALL private dance lessons will be in person starting June 1st, and this will not change! We ensure you will get the best service during your dance lesson. Again, we want to make this memorable for you!
For more information on our studio and the type of services we provide, check us out here. We also want to give a huge thank you to all our couples who have already joined us for online consultations! We love seeing you and hope to see new faces soon. Stay well!
Boring Workout? Try Dance Cardio!
We all have fitness goals, right? Some people want to shed a little bit of weight. Some people want to look more toned. Some people just want to lead a healthier lifestyle. Regardless of what you are trying to accomplish when you set out to exert your body, there is one type of workout that you will likely have to face at some point: cardio.
Here's the problem. Many of the traditional cardiovascular exercises can tend to get a bit repetitive and mundane, thus making them chore-like. How often can you go running or spinning before you are just sick of it? A week? A month? After a while, even the most dedicated of fitness-gurus need to add a little bit of flavor to their workout routine.
At the Valeo Dance Fitness Studio, they have just the right exercise to get you excited to work out again!
The Power of Dance Cardio
That's right. Dancing also counts as a cardio workout when it is done right. Cardiovascular exercises consist of activities that raise a person's heart rate for an extended period of time. After one dance fitness class, you will understand just how strenuous a simple activity like dancing can be.
Dance cardio eliminates the inevitable dullness that comes with some other cardio workouts. As the music changes, you change. Sometimes it's fast, sometimes it's slow. No two classes are ever the same in dance cardio, while the collective movement of your group can also drive home an intoxicating feeling of community.
What's more, dancing tends to target more muscle groups than running, cycling, etc. It is a full-body cardiovascular routine that can trim fat, tone muscle, and leave you hungry for more as soon as it is over.
Time to Hit the Dance Floor!
All of us must face a cardio workout eventually. That doesn't mean it can't be fun, though! Dance cardio integrates infectious music and a variety of movements that can help you reach all of your fitness goals. But most importantly, you don't have to be bored during the journey to your ideal body, as boredom simply does not exist on the dance floor.
Dance and music are truly an international language as well. When you try dance cardio, you are opening yourself up to a wonderful way of expression. Due to COVID-19, our lives have changed drastically. Since then, we have received videos of people dancing all over the world with us - Argentina, Italy, the UK, Germany, Israel, France, Iran, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, and more. Join us in a fun new workout and find our videos on YouTube here. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for joining us!
Check out this video of our friends from all over the world dancing with us!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXRLt9iq4Vo
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!
Tips to Help Keep Your Resolution in 2020
The new year is here! Few people keep their newfound goals. Here are helpful tips to ensure that you keep your New Year's resolution.
The new year is here! While the start of a new year is a great time to think about how you would like to make this year better, few people actually keep their newfound goals for more than a few weeks. Here are 4 helpful tips to ensure that you not only keep your New Year's resolution, but that you make 2020 your best year yet!
Keep it Realistic
The quickest way to burn out on a resolution before January ends is by setting a goal that is unattainable. Bad habits aren't established overnight and neither are good ones, so be realistic about what you can and will accomplish. If you've never stepped foot in a gym, it might not be prudent to promise that you are going to work out 6 days a week. As long as you are working hard and moving forward, you are on the road to success.
Make Sure it is Measurable
Vague goals will never be reached. Rather than saying, "I am going to get healthy this year," try choosing something concrete to do that you can measure. For example, say "I am going to workout twice a week or "I'm going to drink water instead of soda at dinner."
Hold Yourself Accountable
Finding a friend who can work on your resolution with you is an effective way to make sure you stay on track. Whether you are hoping to eat healthier, lose weight, or try something new, a partner can share the joys and struggles with you along the way.
Have Fun
New Year's resolutions shouldn't be a burden; they should be enjoyable! Thinking of creative ways to stick to your goals will guarantee that you stick with them all year long.
If you are hoping to get fit, stay healthy, and have fun this year, Valeo Dance Fitness Studio is here to help you stay on track. With a variety of dance classes available for everyone from beginners to expert dancers, it's the perfect place to get your heart rate up and try something new with a friend this year. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you make 2020 the year you keep your resolution!
Give the Gift of Dance This Holiday Season
The holiday season is approaching, which means gifts. Valeo Dance Fitness Studio offers a present that anyone would love: the gift of dance.
The holiday season is fast approaching, which means it's time to buy gifts for everyone on your shopping list. For your loved ones who seem to have it all, this can be particularly challenging. Fortunately, Valeo Dance Fitness Studio offers a present that anyone would love to find under their tree: the gift of dance.
Rather than buying something your friends and family won't use or want, a gift certificate for dance lessons is the ultimate gift that keeps on giving. Whether you are buying for one person, a couple, or a group of people, Valeo has something for everyone. Best of all, our gift certificates are completely customizable to your budget and the recipient's needs.
Some of our favorite gift certificates include:
Group Dance Fitness Class: Perfect for the fitness lovers in your life, this gift certificate puts a fun new spin on staying healthy and active.
Private Couple's Dance Lesson: For those individuals who are just getting started in the dance world or would prefer more one-on-one attention, private lessons are a wonderful option.
Ballroom Dance Package: This gift certificate is ideal for mixing up date nights for people of all ages.
First Dance Wedding Crash Course: A unique and fabulous wedding present, this package is one that the newly engaged couples in your life will be raving about for years to come.
Salsa Beginner Package: For the more adventurous people on your list, this package makes for an exciting experience.
Custom Bachelorette Dance Party: Ideal for a blushing bride and her girlfriends, a Dance Party gift certificate is the perfect complement to a memorable girls' night.
So this holiday season, why not give the gift of an unexpected experience? Dance lessons can open the door to staying active, having fun, and trying something new that your loved ones won't soon forget. Contact us for more information or visit our website!
Impress Your Family with a Dance This Holiday Season
Are you hoping to make this holiday more magical than ever? Give your family something new to talk about: impress them with a dance!
The holidays are fast approaching. Are you hoping to make this holiday more magical than ever? Equally importantly, are you tired of the endless round of questions that don't really have answers? "When are you getting married?" "Why don't you have a baby yet?" "When are you going to move into a better job position?" This holiday, give your family something new to talk about: impress them with a dance designed just for the holidays. Dance along to your favorite holiday song or choose a magical favorite that will have your entire family singing along: whatever it is that catches you on fire, we can help you accomplish it.
Private Dance Lessons
Want to impress your family all on your own? Schedule a few private dance lessons. Not only will you be able to break out some amazing moves that will be sure to wow the family, you'll get help putting together an amazing dance that will have their jaws dropping.
Bring in Your Spouse
Have you and your spouse been talking about how much you're dreading a family gathering this year? Want to add a little spice to an old, familiar routine? Bring in your spouse for a few dance lessons and design a routine that will have the family talking about something besides planning your future for you.
Get Together with a Few Special Relatives
Do you and your cousins have a special bond that you'd love to share--and reminisce about for years to come? Do you and your siblings want to create an amazing dance for your parents this year? You don't have to do your holiday dance alone. Instead, bring in some of your closest family members and make it an incredible holiday bonding experience to remember.
If you're ready to put a little extra jingle or a little more jolly into your holidays, we can help! Contact us today to schedule your private or group dance lessons and put together an amazing holiday dance just for your family.
Private Dance Lessons: The Perfect Date Night Activity
Have you been looking for an exciting, different date night activity? Scheduling private dance lessons could be the perfect date for you.
Have you been looking for an exciting, different date night activity? Are you tired of the standard dinner and a movie? Ready to do something unique? Whether you want to plan a first date to remember or you're looking for something new to do with your partner, scheduling private dance lessons could be the perfect date for you.
Engaging in physical activity together creates endorphins
Couples that dance together, stay together. When couples dance together, it increases your heart rate which gives you the same feeling as falling in love. Moving as one and learning a new dance brings out emotions and trust as you work as a team. Moving to the beat of your favorite song will bring the spice to any relationship. Dancing improves your health and your relationship!
During dance lessons, you get to hold your date close
Can't wait to get her in your arms (or to step into his)? A dance lesson date is the perfect way to accomplish it! As you go through the motions of the dance, you'll get to hold each other close, keeping each other warm on those cold winter nights and enhancing the bond between you. You'll laugh together, snuggle close, and have an incredible experience that you won't soon forget.
You'll create incredible memories together
Let's face it: all of those standard dinner dates blend together after a while, especially when you and your partner have a favorite restaurant that you frequent all the time. When you head out for private dance lessons on your date, on the other hand, you'll have the chance to create incredible memories. Whether you have two left feet or you naturally take to dancing together, you'll have plenty to talk about after your dance lesson is over--and some great memories that will last a lifetime.
Are you looking for a great way to try out dance lessons together as a couple? Match.com, the biggest dating site in the world, has chosen to partner with Valeo Dance Fitness Studio for its events and special members only salsa lessons that can get your date off to the right start. On December 13, Match members can join us for a fantastic salsa dance lesson event.
Want to learn more about Valeo Dance Fitness Studios incredible private dance lessons? Contact us today to learn more--or to schedule an incredible date night.
The Relationship with Dance, Health and Fitness
Asiya Khashutdinova developed Valeo Dance Fitness Studio to be a place of empowerment. Staying true to its name, it's a place that combines fitness and fun.
Asiya and her mother who is a big inspiration in her career
Asiya Khashutdinova developed Valeo Dance Fitness Studio to be a place of empowerment for women. With the help of her mother, a pediatrician and professor at Northern State Medical University in Russia, she created workouts that are holistic in their approach to help people achieve a healthy lifestyle. She named her studio "Valeo" after the Latin meaning "to be healthy, strong, and feel good." Staying true to its name, Valeo has become a place where people come to dance, strengthen, achieve fitness, gain confidence, and have fun.
Asiya's passion for dance began at a young age. While growing up in Arkhangelsk Russia she was an active child with energy to burn. Her parents got her started in figure skating, which she excelled at, becoming an opening act for many great professionals. However, after one too many injuries, her parents put her into dance classes instead, and she quickly fell in love with the expressive activity. She developed into a skilled dancer, competing professionally for 15 years. She is a 5 time champion of the North West Russia Latin and Ballroom Competition, has competed among the top 20 women of the popular American televised dance competition "So You Think You Can Dance", and has danced for the Royal Russian Tsar family, among other accomplishments.
Setting her dancing career aside in favor of pursuing a degree, she studied Business and Finance in the United States. She had a successful career in finance for 7 years before she decided to once again pursue her passion for dance. Using her knowledge from her finance career, she opened her own dance studio, and slowly grew her first 2 person class into a business that serves not only her community, but over 200,000 subscribers on YouTube.
Valeo is now a highly praised Dance Studio. It is well known for its group dance lessons "Valeofit1000" which combines dance cardio with weighted hula hoops, resistance bands, free weights, fitness drumming, and balance balls, to tone and strengthen during a great hour long workout. She also offers private ballroom dance lessons and wedding dance lessons. It is a place which is proud to offer the joyful practice of dance, while helping women achieve their health goals.
If you would like to join Valeo's growing community check out our YouTube channel or contact us to get started dancing.
Valeo Dance Fitness is Cardio Dynamite!
Who says you have to labor on the treadmill to get a rewarding cardio workout? You can have fun while you workout by enjoying Valeo Dance Fitness class.
Your cardio workout does not have to be brutal. Who says you have to labor over and over again on the treadmill to get a rewarding cardio workout? You can have fun while you work out by enjoying an exiting Valeo Dance Fitness class. Dancing while you work out is a phenomenal way to burn calories, and get that heart pumping.
The Top 10 in the USA!
Valeo Dance Fitness is one of the top 10 cardio dance workouts in the USA according to Self Magazine. We incorporate a variety of impressive exercises with our flashy dance moves that are designed to give you the most out of your workout and bring lasting results.
Learn how to Boogie
When you join our Dance Fitness class, whether you know how to dance or not, you will learn some new moves that will not only get your blood pumping but strengthen your muscles and core as well. The kind of moves you will learn here are the kind that will tone your entire body and leave you feeling fantastic.
Affordable Packages and Memberships
You don't have to break the bank to join our incredible classes. In fact, your first class is free so you can come in and see what we have to offer. This is how confident we are that you will absolutely love Valeo Dance Fitness. When you see how awesome our studio and staff are, you won't want to leave.
Join a Team
When you come to a Valeo group dance fitness class you are surrounded by motivated people that are dedicated to improving their health by staying fit. Everybody who participates is supportive, non-judgmental and ready to have a good time while working out. Come check us out and see for yourself. If you have any questions feel free to contact us, we want to hear from you. We also want to dance with you!
Express Your Cultural Background Through Your First Dance
Weddings have taken a new form. Couples still want traditional elements that express who they are. You can incorporate those elements into your first dance.
At a wedding there are two people who matter the most and on that day it’s all about making their dreams come true. In our modern culture, weddings have taken a new form but many couples still want traditional elements that express who they are. If you are looking for a way to incorporate traditional customs into your wedding, start with your first dance. At Valeo Dance Fitness we love to infuse your styles and backgrounds into our custom lessons and choreography.
Telling Your Story
Dance is a universal language that allows us to connect. Cultural fusion in dance can be about learning something new or expressing something about yourself. When you open the door to exploring your background further, you open up to more ways of expression. For wedding dances, it can allow you to share something important about you as a couple - your personality, the experiences you've had, the places you've been, or what you aspire to in the future.
Getting Creative
The possibilities for creative expression are endless when you integrate and combine different styles. Taking a bit of inspiration from both the groom and the bride's background can add just the right amount of flair to what might otherwise be another traditional dance routine. But, as we flex our creative muscles, we always remain respectful and culturally sensitive with all of our choreographic choices.
We recently choreographed a Bollywood-style number for our client, Rashmi and Pai, whose wedding dance was an absolute hit. Here is what they had to say on The Knot:
"Our guests were completely floored. So much so that they expect us to dance at every future function from now on. A relative of mine was so impressed with our dance that he said he wants to get married again just to be able to learn and perform a similar routine with his wife!"
At Valeo Dance, we're excited to put together the perfect dance routine for you to express yourselves, not matter your background. Latin, Bollywood, Persian, Asian - we explore it all! Contact us to embark on your own path of expression on your big day.
Gift Them the Wedding Dance of Their Dreams
A wedding day is a memorable moment of marriage. If you're struggling on what to get the newly engaged couple, opt for a gift certificate for dance lessons!
A wedding day is one of the single most memorable moments of marriage. Even further, the first wedding dance is always a stand out event. It will be the focal point of wedding videos and picture albums for years to come. If you're struggling on what to get the newly engaged couple, opt for a gift certificate for dance lessons!
Create Lasting Memories
When many of us look back on our wedding, it is a bit of a blur. Between so many people to greet, vows to remember, and the vast amount of details that go into the planning, it can be a bit overwhelming. Often, the first dances are some of the only memories that stand out in our minds. To get things started, Valeo has a 30-minute First Dance Intro Consultation that will cover song choices, choreography goals, and basic expectations.
First Dance Lessons
The vows have been said, the bond has been made, and the guests anxiously await the moment that the new couple will share their first dance. We have a 75-minute crash course, designed to get anyone ready to bust a move in a pinch. Don't worry, the happy couple will be able to practice after the session with a video tutorial that will be recorded during the class. If there's a need for more extensive lessons, for those who need a little more guidance, we have a Four-Session package as well. Each lesson is one hour and goes beyond the basics, showing several moves that are sure to impress.
Make it a Family Affair
It doesn't stop for us at the first dance. We have packages available for those Mother-Son and Father-Daughter dances as well. Six, one hour sessions will prepare the bride, groom and their parents to take the floor. This gift will bond your newly integrated family by sharing laughs, lessons and love.
Wow the Crowd
For those couples with their heart set on impressing their wedding guests, the Eight-Session package is the way to go. Here, the dance can be choreographed to whatever tunes the couple enjoys. Your children can be the couple from the YouTube wedding dance videos that they play on repeat. This will surely leave a lasting impression.
A dance lesson gift certificate is a wonderful way to show your kids that you want their wedding day to be as special as them. Valeo has many gift certificate options that can be personalized and delivered to the lucky couple. Whether the date is set or if planning is still in progress, Valeo can get everyone where they need it to be. Contact Valeo Dance Fitness Studio today to help begin the soon to be husband and wife's journey.
Ready, Set, Boogie!
People dance to improve their health, to put spice in their relationship, or just for fun. Here are some benefits of boogieing to the beat. Ready, set, go:
Dancing is an activity that has been done by almost all cultures and ages, even to this day. It is part of social gatherings and exercise routines. People dance to improve their health, to put a little spice in their relationships, or just for fun (and to show off their moves on the dance floor). Whatever your dance goals might be, Valeo Dance Fitness Studio can help. Here are some benefits of boogieing to the beat. Ready, set, go:
Make a Healthy Choice
When it comes to looking good and feeling even better, dancing is a great way to help you get there. While dancing is fun, it can also allow you to reap the benefits of improved general health, including emotional, mental, and physical. Some of the benefits are improved heart health, weight loss, increased energy, elimination of depression and stress, and improved confidence and self-esteem.
Improve Your Relationship
Participating in dance as a couple is a way to spend quality time. The challenge of learning new dance moves will bring you closer than ever. Private dance lessons may even put some added romance into your relationship, after all, everything is more fun with someone you care about.
Get Social
Group dance classes are beneficial in that it can serve to increase the participant's social network leading to an overall feeling of well-being. Group dance lessons are full of energy where everyone will want to enjoy themselves. It is definitely worth waltzing into.
Be the Life of the Party
Once you have perfected your dance moves with a group or just your partner, the next step is to show them off! Whatever function you are attending, you will have the confidence to get out on the dance floor.
We at Valeo Dance Fitness Studio would like to help you to achieve your goals by showing you how to boogie. Leave your worries at the door and get ready to fake it till you make it. Contact us for more information on our various dance classes that we offer.
How to Survive Weddings as a Guest
Weddings can be exciting even when it isn't your wedding. Many people stress about being a guest at a wedding. What are they going to wear? Will they embarrass themselves out on the dance floor? Don't worry. There are tips that can help you survive weddings as a guest.
Weddings can be so fun and exciting. Yes, even when it isn't your wedding. Going to a wedding as a guest can give you time to show off your stuff, while being there for your friend or loved one. Many people stress about being a guest at a wedding. What are they going to wear? Who will they talk with, especially if they don't know many people? Will they embarrass themselves out on the dance floor? You don't need to worry. There are many tips that can help you survive weddings as a guest.
Bring a Plus One
One of the best ways to survive weddings as a guest is to bring a plus one (if the invitation allows you to do so). This way you always have someone by your side throughout the wedding. You won't get lonely and you will have someone to talk with at all times. It will make the night more enjoyable and take a load of stress off of you and your date.
Bring a Card
Many people fret about what they are going to bring for a wedding gift. What if someone already bought your gift and the wedding couple ends up with multiple of that item? You can either leave the receipt with the gift, or just bring a card. In the card, you could put a gift card or cash, as well. Easy for you and it allows the couple to buy what they want.
Keep Your Speeches Short
Are you invited to the wedding and feel the need to give a speech? If so, make sure you keep your speech short, sweet, and to-the-point. Nobody likes a run-on wedding speech, that never seems to end. You can also add humor to your speech making it something that everyone will want to hear.
Take Dance Classes
If the fear of getting out on the dance floor is taking over your excitement to celebrate your friends or family members big day, don’t worry. Remember that plus one we told you to bring if you could? Take them to get dance lessons to amp up your skills at Valeo Dance and Fitness Studio. You will be turning heads for all the right reasons.
Now that you know how to survive weddings as a guest, you can have a great time, at every wedding that you attend.
Treat Your Mom to the Mother's Day Gift of Dance
This Mother's Day give something unique and special to your mom, there are a number of advantages to giving your mom the gift of dance.
This Mother's Day, are you looking for a unique, special gift to give your mom? Whether you're tired of giving her the same old Mother's Day Gift every year or you just want to make this year extra special, there are a number of advantages to giving your mom the gift of dance.
Give the Gift of Time
Often, what your mom really wants most is not another bouquet of flowers or a card that will quickly gather dust in the back of a drawer. What she wants is time with you! With a session or two of private dance lessons--or even a gift that keeps on giving as you go back together time after time--you can give your mom a Mother's Day gift that she'll be sure to remember.
Get Out, Get Laughing, Get Active
Through private dance lessons, you can get out of the house and do something fun together--something that's sure to build memories and have both of you eager to go back for your next session. If you and your mom are looking for a unique way to get moving and feel better about yourself, there's nothing quite like a private dance lesson to make it happen. Get out of the house and get active together while learning something new.
Keep It Private this Mother's Day
Group dance lessons are fun, but they can also be intimidating, especially if you've never done a lot of dancing in the past. This Mother's Day, keep it private with private dance lessons. You'll both have fun, but you'll be the only one who can tell the story later. Keep it even more private by considering a private dance lesson or two just for her.
Are you ready to create a stunning Mother's Day gift for your mom--one that will let her know just how special she is? Contact us today to schedule your Mother's Day session.
Schedule Your First Dance Consultation ASAP!
Don't wait until the last minute to plan for your first dance! Wedding season is underway and our classes and calendars fill up quickly.
Wow your guests with dance skills they didn't know you had during your first dance as a married couple! Valeo Dance Studio voted Best of Weddings by The Knot in 2018 and 2019, can help you create a unique and memorable first dance. Whether you just need to learn the basics of leading and following or you want to create a completely custom dance experience worthy of YouTube, Valeo Dance Studio has the expertise you need!
First Dance Consultation
Valeo Dance Studio offers a 30-minute consultation for first dances for $45. We will discuss the details of the dance, what you are looking to learn, and what kind of experience you want to create. We will also discuss your song choices, goals, and choreography ideas. We will want to know a few things about your wedding venue and your plans for musical entertainment, whether that is a live band or a DJ. During this introductory session, we will get a feel for your overall musicality and coordination so we have an understanding of where we are starting from and how many lessons will be needed to make your first dance dreams come true. When you book a consultation with Valeo Dance Studio, we guide you every step of the way to ensure that your learning journey is fun, easy, and effective.
Classes Filling Up Quickly
Don't wait until the last minute to plan for your first dance! Wedding season is underway and our classes and calendars fill up quickly. Book your first dance consultation today! We look forward to creating a magical first dance experience with you.
Valeo Dance Fitness Studio offers group dance fitness classes, private wedding dance lessons and all-inclusive wellness retreats in the Dominican Republic. VALEO, from Latin meaning "to be healthy, strong and feel good", is a method created by a mother-daughter duo that combines intense dance fitness cardio with Valeo's "signature" weighted hula hoops, resistance bands, free weights, fitness drumming, and balance balls all while toning every muscle fiber to get the ultimate body.
Dance Can Spice Up Your Corporate Event
Corporate events don't have to be dull and boring. No matter what you have in mind for your next event, dance can help spice things up.
Corporate events don't have to be dull and boring things that your employees dread attending. In fact, your corporate event could be the highlight of the year when you bring in some dancing to spice things up, get everyone excited, and help your team connect. Are you planning one or more of your annual corporate events? Consider how you could use Valeo Dance & Fitness Studio to help spice up your corporate event
Dancing Can Get Conversations Flowing
Create dancing ice-breakers. Forget your usual bland team-building activities that leave everyone sitting around a table. Instead, try ice-breakers through dancing! Bring in a great event Emcee who can help challenge your employees and take their accomplishments to new heights.
Dance can Promote Teamwork
Host a flash mob. There's nothing quite like a flash mob to get everything going. Invite your employees to join you in a flash mob with some of the best dance music of the year
Dancing Gets the Party Started
Put together a custom-themed dance party. What's your theme for the year? Are you hosting a holiday party? Celebrating sales accomplishments? Cheering on employees who have gone above and beyond? By incorporating dancing into a custom-themed party, this can really make your corporate event shine.
No matter what you have in mind for your next event, we can help spice things up. Our clients include the School of Georgia for flash mobs, the Red and Green City Holiday Event for engineers and architects and the Mercedes Benz Stadium, the Valentine's Day Dance at Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Citigroup's private client appreciation event, and 80's dance parties for many weddings as well as a wide range of other corporate dance parties. Will your next corporate event make our list of the brightest and the best? Contact us today to learn more. Our custom events start as low as $200, so there's an option available for your budget today.