Keep your body happy and health and stretch everyday!!!

Even though I am heading into my thirties, I am close still with my very first dance teacher, “Miss Sherry”. So close that she attended my bridal shower and has not missed sending a card on my birthday or Christmas. It’s these bonds shaped and developed in the name of dance, that has impacted my life so much more than dance alone. Miss Sherry, thank you for teaching me my first tondu and inspiring who I am today!

~Rachel W. Baldwin

“The advantages of basic fitness for both physical and mental health have been researched and proven many times.  Physical exercise is also just plain fun, especially when done in a group setting.  The classes at Tap Fever offer this opportunity to try different types of dance for   fitness.  While my request for a scholarship is more driven by a self-imposed budget limit than need-based, I hope it will be considered for approval.  Thank you for offering an alternative to the “factory-type” 24 hr. fitness clubs!” -female adult

“I love tap!  Best memories are taking tap when I was 12.  Took it with my sister at Alice Birney School, here in San Diego.  I have my own business.  I’m an artist and wear all the hats and am always on a budget as the $$ I do spend goes towards keeping the business going.  I work by myself & live by myself so having a tap scholarship would really motivate me to get out and exercise & socialize— which would be great in contributing to my physical & spiritual health.  It’s hard to justify spending $ on yourself or leaving the house, with a business etc.  Thanks for the consideration.  I enjoyed the $5 special class offerings with my friends.  Tap Fever has such great energy!  I’d like to join my friends!” -female adult

“Why do I want to continue dancing at Tap Fever?  Because Tap Fever is my favorite dance class and I want to learn new dance steps.  Whys my favorite thing is to dance.  Dancing makes me feel great!  Miss Larisa and Miss Jayme are the best teachers in the whole wide world.  They teach me shuffles and shuffles are great dance moves and I just love the name.  If I can’t dance at Tap Fever it will make me feel bad.  Why if I’m not going to dance at Tap Fever we won’t have any more dance class to go to.” -female age 3

“My name is Scotty, I’m 8 years old and have been dancing since I was 2½.  I love dance!  Any kind of dance.  I’ve done tap, clog, jazz, lyrical jazz, hip-hop, hula, Tahitian, ballet and tumbling.  I love to perform and make people smile when I dance.  It’s just in my heart and soul and I want to grow as a dancer and performer.  I know it takes hard work and dedication.  I enjoy singing, theater and acting.  I just want to be out there enjoying life and through the arts and great people like you I can.” -male age 8

“January 2009 I became unemployed and have been unable to find work since then.  Unfortunately, due to budgetary constraints, I’ve had to eliminate all leisure/recreational activities – one of which was dance class.  This scholarship will benefit me both physically and           emotionally.  Physically it will get me out of the house and provide me with a fun way to get exercise.  Emotionally my morale will be lifted – not only from the physical activity- But also through meeting new people and just plain old human contact – something I get very little of since my job loss.  Thank you for your   consideration.” -female adult

HERE ARE 10 GREAT REASONS TO TAP:

1. GREAT WORK-OUT! It’s one of the best cardiovascular exercises you can get. Your heart rate goes up with the constant movement. In fact, a typical hour of tap dancing is likely to burn between 350-400 calories, depending on the speed of the routines. Dancing three times a week is as beneficial (if not more) as spending the same time on an exercise bike, but it’s much more fun.
2. IMPROVED METABOLISM! Tap dancing is a high-energy exercise which works the leg muscles the most, and can be accentuated by the rest of the body. Muscles work a lot more than you might realize. And more muscle means a faster metabolism.
3. DISEASE CONTROL! The proof is documented. Studies have shown that dancing can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes and osteoporosis. (Bone requires a weight bearing activity to stimulate growth.)
4. STAYIN’ ALIVE! The American Heart Association reports that every 15 minutes someone dies as a direct result of heart problems caused by physical inactivity. Just 30 minutes of activity each day has been shown to help stave off heart disease and other problems.
5. EXPRESS CREATIVITY! The dancer can create his or her own rhythms. Improvisation can really bring out your artistic side, and it’s easy to get the hang of it once you’ve learn just a few basic steps.
6. ALONE OR NOT! Tap dancing only requires some instruction and minimal equipment. While you can certainly tap dance with a partner, tap dancing is just as gratifying when done alone.
7. DEVELOP BALANCE! The more you dance, the better your balance will become. Learning how to shift your weight while on the balls of your feet can drastically help build stability and steadiness in other activities throughout your life.
8. DANCE LIKE THE STARS! Share this talent with celebrities like Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Ginger Rogers, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Shirley Temple, Sammy Davis Jr., Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, George Hamilton, Richard Gere, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mario Lopez, Alfonso Ribero, Joey Lawrence, Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, and John Travolta, who have all indulged in tap classes. No matter how young or old, anyone can do it.
9. RELIEVE STRESS! Remember that old advice about punching a pillow when something upsets you? Tap allows you to strike the floor instead! Also, you can never be in a bad mood while tap dancing. Even if you arrive to class after a terrible day, your frown will quickly turn upside-down
10. IT’S FUN! Hey, if that’s not enough motivation to pick up a pair of tap shoes, I don’t know what is. You should enjoy the activities that keep you in shape.

Sunday, May (date TBD) | 10am-2pm

Tap Fever Studios is putting together two PSA’s (Public Service Announcements) that will be aired on local television stations.  We need YOU to participate!

The first one is about learning and trying something new.  We’re trying to encourage people to put themselves out there!  This will be shot in MAY (date TBD), 10am-2pm.  You must be available for this entire period of time. We’re looking for:

• a large group of 20-30 people for filler in the dance studio
• 6-8 people to be highlighted with a cool dance move
• all ages and abilities should be represented

If you are interested in being a featured dancer (any age), you must personally speak to Larisa ASAP.  If you are interested in being background, you must RSVP to Larisa ASAP.

Call Larisa for more info: 858-456-7301

May 25th is National Tap Dance Day. Here is some info about it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Tap_Dance_Day
Bring your tap shoes for a fun jam session, or just come to watch some happy feet getting their dance groove on!
~~~ THIS EVENT IS FREE ~~~
7-9pm@ Tap Fever Studios | 5628 La Jolla Blvd | 92037
858-456-7301 for more info
We’ll have snacks and waters available for $1 each.
If you don’t have tap shoes, we have rentals in all sizes available for $3.
ALL ages & ALL skill levels are welcome to join.