Summer Dance Camps (Alameda, CA)

We had such a great time at the AAUW Camp Fair yesterday afternoon! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table to grab information or just say hi!

As you may already know, we have been planning our dance camps for ages 9 and up, HOWEVER, we received SO much interest from the parents of 5 to 8 year-olds, that we have decided to add an ADDITIONAL CAMP SESSION for children in that age range!

This NEW camp, our Junior Dance Camp, will be held from July 1st through July 16th, with a day off on Independence Day. Like our other camps, the Dance Daze Junior Dance Camp will last all day, from 9:00 am to 4:15 pm, and we will still be offering morning and afternoon extended care.

Please call our office at (510) 523-2568 ext. 2 to request a registration packet. Current Dance Daze students may pick up a registration packet before or after class.

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Find Dance Daze at the AAUW 2011 Summer Camp Fair

On Sunday, March 13th, we’ll be tabling at the AAUW Summer Camps and Programs Fair! You can stop by our table to see a fabulous display and pick up lots of materials about Dance Daze and our 2011 Summer Dance Camps! You can even register for Camp on the spot!

The AAUW is the leading organization in the U.S. that advocates equity for women and girls. Founded in 1881, there are now more than 100,000 AAUW members and donors nationwide. AAUW has over 1,000 chapters and over 500 university partners as well. All food sales at the fair will benefit the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund, which works to combat gender discrimination in higher education and the workplace.

The event is located at the Scottish Rite Center at 1547 Lakeside Drive in Oakland (across from Lake Merritt). And ADMISSION IS FREE!!!!

Be sure to stop by our table and say hi!

 

Frog Jumps Are Serious Business

You may think our preschool dance classes are lots of fun and games, but we’re actually helping to build strength, endurance, and a love for the art of dance in each of our youngest students!

The “frog jumps” that you see below are a great way to workout the quads and hamstrings. Preschool dance classes are great workouts for Dance Daze students!

 

The Importance of Stretching

Stretching before physical activity is beneficial for a variety of reasons. It helps increase range of motion, reduces muscle tension, and helps decrease the risk of activity-based injuries. Stretching after exercising is great because it can help decrease muscle soreness! Also, greater gains in flexibility are possible once your body is warm.

If you are working to increase your flexibility, static stretching is the safest recommended method. Stretches should ideally be held for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

We are big fans of stretching and properly warming up at Dance Daze! You can definitely expect to get your muscles warmed up and to increase your flexibility in any class you take with us!

Shop Dance Daze!

Happy President’s Day!

We are excited to tell you that you can now purchase your very own Dance Daze t-shirts, sweatshirts, and dance bags! We’ve launched a shop through Cafepress.com, and we hope that you will grab some of these awesome items!

Have a great day, and we look forward to seeing you in class later this week!