Well, I'll be honest......since the end of Booty Fitness Camp in early August I haven't done much in terms of keeping up my exercise routine. I know, I know.....ah stickin'!!
So to overcome this lull and to stay in shape as the fall season rapidly approaches I have decided to sign up for.......
So what is SOCACIZE you say......
SOCACIZE™
A creative blend of high/low impact aerobics, African and indigenous Caribbean dance movements performed to Calypso, Soca, Zouk, Reggae music and on occasion drums. Prepare for a one hour SOCA jam! Socacize™ includes cardio, weight training, toning and tightening drills and combos to help you tone those troubled spots: arms, abs, legs and butts! The ultimate goal of the program is to work-out with emphasis on carefully selected music and movements to synchronize with the mind and body to burn calories FAST (up to 1000 per session).
WOW....am I ready for this?
SOCACIZE was started by Ms. Ayana Lee Rivears. Here is a a little bio on her as taken from the SOCACIZE website:
Ayanna Lee-Rivears is a dancer, SOCACIZE / aerobics instructor, teacher and choreographer. She started dancing at the age of 12 with Ballet Jordan in Toronto, where she was trained in ballet, modern, and jazz. As a native of Trinidad and Tobago, Ayanna was interested in learning the dance styles practiced in that particular country. With a threshold of confidence, Ayanna ventured to Caribbean Folk Performers where she was exposed to indigenous Caribbean, African and Modern Contemporary dance styles. During this time she established a reputation as “Limbo Dancer Extraordinaire” which has in turn, led her to tour extensively in the USA, Virgin Islands, Asia, Canada and the Caribbean. She has also opened for Destiny’s Child with the Boom
Tang Boys at the Royal Thompson Hall.
After completing the Fitness Instructor Certified Program at Canadian Fitness Profession (Can-Fit-Pro) Ayanna started “Socacize™ to promote a fun way to exercise with a combination of dance moves, weight and strength training. She works closely with various fitness centres (Premier Fitness, Flirty Girls, etc.), corporate companies, recreation centres, schools, and dance companies. Ayanna currently conducts these spirited and energetic classes throughout the GTA.
Classes throughout the GTA. That means there could be a class in your neighbourhood so why not sign up!!
The 2008 Fall Schedule has not been posted on the website yet so here is the class info I received by email:
2008 Fall Sessions
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**NEW**
Soca Salsa!
Enjoy flirtatious and sensuous dance routines
With a fusion of soca, salsa and mambo music
Learn Soca Salsa from Basic to advanced dance patterns
Soca Salsa
Schedule
Scarborough **NEW** location
Tropicana Community Services
670 Progress Avenue, Unit 14
(Progress & Consillium Place Dr.)
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
September 30, October 14, October 21
October 28, November 4, November 11,
November 18, November 25, December 2nd
9 sessions (single)-$126.00
Drop-in $16.00 per class
SOCACIZE™
Fall Schedule
Brampton
JC Dance Complex
181 Rutherford Rd. S, Unit #1 (2min off hwy 410)
Sundays 2-3pm
September 28, October 05, October 19,
October 26, November 02, November 09
November 16, November 23, November 30
(No classes October 12)
9 sessions $126.00; Drop-in $16.00 per class
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Brampton **NEW**
SOCACIZE ™ KIDS (8-12yrs)
JC Dance Complex
181 Rutherford Rd. S, Unit #1 (2min off hwy 410)
Sundays 1-2pm
September 28 Oct 05 October 19
October 26 November 02 November 09
November 16 November 23 November 30
(No classes October 12)
9 sessions $90.00; Drop-in $12.00 per class
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Scarborough **NEW LOCATION**
SOCACIZE ™ KIDS (8-12yrs)
Tropicana Community Services
670 Progress Avenue, Unit 14
(Progress & Consillium Place Dr.)
Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm
September 27, October 4, October18,
October 25, November 1, November 8,
November 15, November 22, November 29
(No classes October 11)
9 sessions $90.00; Drop-in $12.00 per class
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Scarborough **NEW LOCATION**
Tropicana Community Services
670 Progress Avenue, Unit 14
(Progress & Consillium Place Dr.)
Saturdays 1:30-2:30pm
September 27, October 4, October18,
October 25, November 1, November 8,
November 15, November 22, November 29
(No classes October 11)
9 sessions $126.00; Drop-in $16.00 per class
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Maple
SOCACIZE ™ KIDS (8-12yrs) **NEW**
Dance Passion Studio
3175 Rutherford Rd, (Unit #65)
Concord, ON (Vaughan Mills Plaza)
Sundays 10:00-11:00 am
September 28, October 05, October 19
October 26, November 02, November 09
November 16, November 23, November 30
(No classes October 12)
9 sessions $99.00; Drop-in $13.00
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Maple
Dance Passion Studio
3175 Rutherford Rd, (Unit #65)
Concord, ON (Vaughan Mills Plaza)
Sundays 11:00-12:00 noon
September 28, October 05, October 19
October 26, November 02, November 09
November 16, November 23, November 30
(No classes October 12)
9 sessions $135.00; Drop-in $17.00
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Downtown
Aurora Live INC
392 Queen St. (Queen & Parliament)
Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm
October 2, October 9, October 16
October 23, October 30, November 06
November 13, November 20, November 27
9 sessions $135.00; Drop-in $17.00
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**Special Promotions**
Early Bird Soca Salsa Special
Register for 9 sessions by September 12th & save $14
Valued Member 9 session’s -Free!
Register 2 or more friends or family members
(Maple & Downtown locations only)
Returning Member Appreciation - 10% discount
Socacize™ sessions
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Gift Certificates Available
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Registration
Ayanna
Cell: 416-728-5545
ayanna@socacize.comwww.socacize.comLook out For
Socacize Appreciation Event in September– details to follow soon!