Happy New Year! Winter Schedule, New Classes, and MORE from SBS

Hello friends,
Can you believe it's 2009 already!?!
We hope you're all having a restful and rejuvenating holiday season.
First off, THANK YOU to all the dancers, teachers, friends and family who came out for our 2nd Annual Holiday Student Showcase! The DVD's are DONE (that's right! they're done!) and we have them here at the studio for $10. All proceeds go to Justin Whitney, our wonderful videographer. We will have a viewing party this Saturday, so come by and watch yourself on screen!

For those of you itching to get back to class, we are offering a special, limited "holiday" schedule from December 27-Jan 2nd.

Our full Winter Schedule begins Saturday, January 3rd. For 2009 we're unveiling some exciting new classes at the Shoebox, including Yoga & Bellydance with Deb Rubin, 30 minute Dance Conditioning classes throughout the week, and a new "Leveled" Fusion Bellydance curriculum with Cera.

Please read on below for the holiday schedule, the NEW winter schedule, and more!

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In This Newsletter...

1) Holiday Student Show DVD viewing party - Saturday, Dec. 27th, 5pm
2) Holiday Schedule, Dec. 27th-Jan 2nd
3) Winter 2009 Class Schedule - Some day/time changes + NEW CLASSES
4) DISCOUNT - $100 for a 10-class card, all of January 2009
5) Join the Shoebox page on FACEBOOK
6) Discounted Personal Training w/ Cera for January

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1) Holiday Student Show DVD viewing party - Saturday, Dec. 27th, 5pm

The DVD's from the student show are here, and they look AMAZING! Join us for a DVD viewing party on Saturday, Dec. 27th at 5pm. Please feel free to bring Food & Drink to share!
DVD's are available to show participants for $10.

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2) Holiday Schedule, Dec. 27th-Jan 2nd
You can also find this information on the front page of our website.
This schedule is valid ONLY December 27-Jan 2nd.

Saturday, December 27
11:00 AM -12:00 PM	$5 Pilates
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Mixed Level Bellydance
Monday, December 29
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Yoga/Pilates Combo
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Capoeira
Tuesday, December 30
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Yoga/Pilates Combo
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Hip Hop Fusion
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Mixed Level Bellydance
Wednesday, December 31
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Yoga/Pilates Combo
Friday, January 2
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Champagne Pilates
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Modern Fusion

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3) Winter 2009 Class Schedule - Some day/time changes + NEW CLASSES

Saturdays
10:15 AM -11:00 AM	$5 Pilates
11:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:30 - 3:30 PM	Fusion Bellydance Levels 1&2 w/ Cera Studio Troupe Rehearsal
Mondays
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Salsa Rueda w/ Nick & Serena ($13)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Capoeira w/ Saul
Tuesdays
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Dance Conditioning w/ Cera ($10)
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Hip Hop Fusion w/ Cera
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	American Cabaret Bellydance w/ Nanna
Wednesdays
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Dance Conditioning w/ Cera ($10)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Fusion Bellydance Level 1 w/ Cera
Thursdays
6:30-8 PM	Yoga & Bellydance w/ Deb Rubin * NEW!
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Fusion Bellydance Drills & Basics w/ Gibson Pearl

Fridays
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Modern Fusion w/ Cera

Complete schedule and class descriptions will be available on the website ASAP.

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4) DISCOUNT - $100 for a 10-class card, all of January 2009

For the entire month of January you can pick up a 10-class card for only $100 (a savings of $30)! You can order discounted class cards for yourself, or as a gift for someone else, either on our website, or here at the studio. Class cards are valid for all classes except $5 Pilates, and are valid for 6 months from purchase date. Happy dancing!

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5) Join the Shoebox page on FACEBOOK

Hear about upcoming classes and events, view photos and videos, and chat with other Shoebox students + fans on Facebook! Show your studio support and add the Shoebox page to your favorites!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shoebox-Studio/31582208038?ref=ts

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6) Discounted Personal Training w/ Cera for January

January is traditionally the time of resolutions, changes, and new beginnings.
An excellent way to stay active, fit, committed, and focused is Personal Training!
Sessions are built around your personal fitness goals and are designed to motivate, inspire, and challenge even the couchiest of couch potatoes.
For the month of January, you can work out with Cera at prices starting from $60/session, including weekly phone and email support.
Online Fitness Coaching is also available starting at $100/month!
Visit http://www.cerawithac.com/personaltraining to sign up for a FREE consultation and read client reviews.

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Happy New Year & We'll see you soon!


AND, DON'T MISS...
The Breakthrough Fusion Bellydance Competition, January 4th, 2009
The kick-off Bellydance event of '09!
http://www.breakthroughdance.com

October @ Shoebox!

Hello friends,
Can you believe it's October already? We have a lot going on here at the 'Box, including the start of Winter Performance Workshops with some exciting new offerings, the registration deadline for the November Yoga Intensive with Tanya Lee, and preparations for our 1 Year Anniversary party (which we hope you'll all attend).
What has made this year so special for us is getting to share our love of movement with all of you. We hope our 2nd year is even bigger & better! Come join us for workshops, partying, and classes - and let's celebrate!

See you soon,
Cera, Omar, & Shoebox Studio

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1) New Session begins - Winter Performance Workshops begin October 10th
2) October 15th Registration DEADLINE for Tanya Lee's Power Yoga Fusion Workshop/Intensive
3) 3rd Fridays party, October 17th
4) Dia De Los Muertos 1 Year ANNIVERSARY BASH! - Performers wanted
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1) New Session begins - Winter Performance Workshops begin October 10th

Fall session FLEW by, and now it is time to start working on our 2nd Annual Holiday Performance Showcase! Our student recitals have been getting bigger and better every time, and this one should be no different!

Each workshop runs for 10 weeks, beginning October 10th and culminating in the Student Showcase on December 19th.
You do not have to perform to take the workshop, but it's highly encouraged!

Cost: $140 (includes all 10 class/rehearsals + performance night)
Drop in rate during workshop session: $16

Participating classes:

• Salsa Rueda w/ Nick & Serena: Mondays, 6-7:30pm (Oct.13-Dec.15), All levels
• Capoeira w/ Saul: Mondays, 7:30-9pm (Oct. 13-Dec. 15), All Levels
• Int/Adv Tribal Fusion w/ Cera: Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm, (Oct. 14-Dec. 16), All Levels
• American Cabaret Bellydance w/ Nanna: Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm (Oct. 14-Dec. 16), Some Bellydance Experience Recommended
• Hip Hop Fusion w/ Cera: Thursdays, 6:30-7:45pm (Oct. 15-Nov. 20, Dec. 4-Dec. 18th), All Levels - NOTE: 9 weeks w/ Thanksgiving Holiday. Pro-rated at $130
• Bellydance Fusion Drills & Basics w/ Gibson Pearl: Thursdays, 8-9:30pm (Oct. 15-Nov. 20, Dec. 4-Dec. 18th), All Levels - NOTE: 9 weeks w/ Thanksgiving Holiday. Pro-rated at $130
• Modern Fusion w/ Cera: Fridays, 6-7:30pm (Oct. 10-Dec. 12), All Levels
  

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2) October 15th Registration DEADLINE for Tanya Lee's Power Yoga Fusion Workshop/Intensive

If you haven't signed up yet for Tanya Lee's Power Yoga Fusion Weekend Workshop or Teacher Training Intensive - you may miss your chance! October 15th is the ABSOLUTE cut-off date for registration. Register now to reserve your spot:
http://poweryogafusion.eventbrite.com/


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3) 3rd Friday's party, October 17th

This month's 3rd Friday's party is October 17th, 8-11pm. Join us for food, drinks, dancing, and hangin out!
If you'd like to perform at this months party, hit reply and let us know!

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4) Dia De Los Muertos 1 Year ANNIVERSARY BASH! - Performers wanted
Saturday, November 1st, 2008
8pm-??

We've made it one year here at 855 Folsom! To celebrate, we're having a reprise of our Dia De Los Muertos Themed opening party!
We'd love it if any of our students or friends would like to showcase their talent at this party. If you'd like to perform, hit reply and let us know.
The night will also feature a Costume Contest, Raffle prizes, and performances all night! Win free classes! See your favorite teachers perform! Celebrate 1 year of classes at the 'box!


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See you all soon!

www.shoeboxsf.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/shoebox-studio-san-francisco

June News! Performance Workshops, 3rd Fridays Party, & More!

Hello Shoeboxers!
June is full of great classes, big parties, and general summertime fun here at the 'box!
Check out what's coming, and come on by!
See you soon,
Cera, Deborah, Omar, & Shoebox Studio


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1) 8 Week Summer Performance Workshops - It's not too late to join!
2) Change in Ariellah's Workshop
3) 3rd Fridays! June 20th Party & Hafla
4) Interested in becoming a Personal Trainer/Health & Fitness Coach?
5) Review Shoebox on Yelp!

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1) 8 Week Summer Performance Workshops!

Beginning in June, join us for our Summer Student Showcase! For 8 weeks, your favorite classes become a Mini-Company as we prepare for our second student recital!
On August 8th, We'll perform at the Garage Theater to a live audience of our friends and family!
Dates: June 2-August 8

Participating Classes:

Advanced Tribal Fusion Bellydance w/ Cera
American Cabaret Bellydance w/ Nanna
Dark Fusion Bellydance w/ Ariellah
Hip Hop Fusion w/ Cera
Fusion Bellydance Basics w/ Gibson
Teen Hip Hop w/ Cera

The show will be held in a professional theater, and a DVD video will be made available for participants. The show will also feature a performance by the Shoebox Studio Troupe, Damage Control Dance Theater, Several of your favorite teachers, and surprise guests!

Cost for the full 8 week workshop will be $120. Drop in for these classes will increase to $16 during the duration of the classes. You may register for the workshop and opt-out of the show - but why not challenge yourself to get out there and perform!?

Registration is available on the Shoebox Website. Register online now, or just register next time you're in the studio!

NOTE: If you missed one, or need to miss one, that's okay! Registeer in person and we'll deduct the cost of your missed class from the workshop rate.

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2) Change in Ariellah's Workshop

Unfortunately, our beloved Ariellah sustained an injury on her trip! Her workshop will be postponed. It will NOT be beginning tonight, June 4 - we will have more info ASAP.
For the next 2 weeks (June 4 & June 11) Ariellah's regular class will be subbed by Cera.

Feel free to call or email with any questions.

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3) 3rd Friday's Party - June 20th!

Beginning this month - 3rd Friday's at Shoebox, a monthly Salon, hafla, mixer, and dance party!
Our first event will be June 20th, and will feature food, sangria, dancers, great music, and a chance for you to mix it up with your fellow Shoeboxer's! Mark your calendars, and come on out!
Featuring performances by Cera, Mina of Dallou Dance Co., & More!
If you would like to perform at this or any Shoebox Party, just hit reply to this email and let me know!

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4) Are you interested in becoming a Personal Trainer or Health/Fitness Coach?

One of Cera's mentors, internationally acclaimed Fitness Model & Teacher Tanya Lee, has offered to hold a certification intensive here at Shoebox Studio in her amazing BodyArt Method.
We are gauging interest in this intensive now, which would be held around October-November. If you might be interested in attending this, please respond to this email and let us know!
For more information on Tanya and BodyArt Fitness, click here: http://www.bodyartfitness.com/index.htm

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5) Review Shoebox on Yelp!

Every review helps! Please take the time to review your experiences here at Shoebox on Yelp.com!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/shoebox-studio-san-francisco

May at the Shoebox starts with a Rockstar Weekend! - Party & Workshops!

Hey Everybody!
Can you believe it's May already?
We're kicking off May with a bang as we wrap up National Dance Week. This weekend (May 3&4) there's a big party here, as well as some amazing Mexican Folkloric dance workshops!
Also, our Summer Performance Workshop series begins May 31st. The series will culminate with a student showcase in a local theater the second weekend of August. Our December series was a blast, so we hope you join us this time!
Come party with us this weekend, and we'll see you soon!

- Cera, Deborah, Omar & Shoebox Studio


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In This Newsletter:

1) Cinco De Mayo/Cera's B-day Bash - THIS SATURDAY!
2) Mexican Folkloric Dance Workshop with Linda Landeros - THIS SUNDAY!
3) Open Rehearsal with Damage Control Dance Theater - THIS SUNDAY!
4) Summer Performance Workshops begin May 31st
5) Reveiw us on Yelp.com

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1) Cinco De Mayo/Cera B-day BASH!

Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 6PM-11PM
Location: Shoeboxxxxx
Cost: $10-$20+ Donation at the Door. No one turned away.
Performances throughout the night beginning at 7PM.

Come PARTY with us! It's Cinco De Mayo! It's Cera's Birthday! It's SUNNY outside! What other reasons could you possibly need?
How 'bout performances? DONE! Live performances by Clandestine, Linda Laderos, The Bellydance Mafia (Shoebox Studio Troupe) Nanna Candelaria, DCDT and several Shoebox Students!
How 'bout FOOD? You got it! Delicious food from the Chieftan, Chevy's, and more, as well as Cera's Slammin' Sangria, and home-baked treats from Yvonne!

If you've come to any of the past salons, you know how rad they are.
I can think of no better way to celebrate my bday then with all of you! Come out and party!

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2) Cinco De Mayo WORKSHOPS - Regional Folkloric Dances of Mexico with Linda Landeros
Sunday, May 4th, 11am-3:30pm

In honor of Cinco De Mayo, we are presenting 2 workshops in traditional Mexican dance with Linda Landeros. There are a limited number of spaces still available - reserve your spot today!

Workshop 1: "Dances of Veracruz"
Sunday May 4, 11am-1pm
Students will be introduced to the basic technique of Mexican folk dance and learning 1-2 dances from the state of Veracruz.

Workshop #2: "Dances of Jalisco"
Sunday May 4, 1:30-3:30pm
Students will be introduced to the basic technique of Mexican folk dance while learning a traditional dance from Jalisco (including the Mexican Hat Dance "El Jarabe Tapatio").

For more information, workshop descriptions, and to register online, reserve your spot here: http://shoeboxstudio.eventbrite.com

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3) Damage Control Dance Theater Open Rehearsal Q&A
Sunday May 4th, 5pm

After the workshops, Damage Control Dance Theater is hosting a FREE open rehearsal and Q&A. Anyone interested in checking out the behind the scenes of DCDT is invited to come visit! We will perform a work in progress, and possibly a completed work, and open the floor to your questions! Come check it out!

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4) Summer Performance Workshop Series
10 Weeks, May 31- August 8

Join us for our second Performance Workshop Series! For 10 weeks, your class becomes a working company as you create and rehearse for a student showcase. The show will be held in a local theater, where you can show your friends and family what you've been working on! Performance workshops are a great way to get experience on stage, as well as to accelerate your learning curve.
(Yes, you may also attend the workshop but choose not to perform. But performing is highly encouraged!)
Put yourself out there - you'll be glad you did!
A full list of the participating classes will be posted on our website ASAP.

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5) Review Shoebox on Yelp.com!

We value your feedback, and every review helps! Review us on yelp.com, and help spread the good word about the Shoebox experience. Thank you all for your continued support!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/shoebox-studio-san-francisco

April at the Shoebox - Free Classes, Designer Trunk Show, New Classes and MORE!

Hey friends,

It's beginning to look a lot like spring time, and here at the Shoebox we're celebrating with some new classes, a debut show for our Studio Troupe, and a local designer trunk show where you can pick up some new gear for Summer! We're also offering a week of FREE classes for National Dance Week, some awesome discounts, and more, so read on!

We look forward to seeing you here at the studio!

Happy Spring,
Cera, Deborah, Omar, & Shoebox Studio

PS. We are constantly working to improve your experience here at the Shoebox. We have a brief survey on surveymonkey that we would love for you to fill out. The surveys are anonymous, but we'd love to thank you for your time - If you fill out the survey, email shoeboxstudio@gmail.com with the subject "survey" and your email address will be entered into a raffle for a FREE 5-class card for a class of your choice!
Click here to fill it out online, or fill out in person here at the studio!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=RzzIrZK7TEZptEMH2gnEIw_3d_3d

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In this newsletter...

1) New Class - Advanced Tribal Fusion, Tuesday 6-7:30
2) A special offer - $5 Capoeira, ONLY Monday, April 7th!
3) Debut Show for the Shoebox Studio Troupe
4) Local Designer Trunk Show - Spaces for designers still available!
5) National Dance Week: A week of FREE classes at the Shoebox!
6) Private classes for YOUR office
7) Coming in May - CINCO DE MAYO PARTY & CARNAVAL!

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1) New Class! Advanced Tribal Fusion w/ Cera

TUESDAYS, 6-7:30pm (beginning April 22nd)

We hear you loud and clear, Shoeboxers - You wants the Bellydance, and you gots it!
Tuesday night is now a back-to-back Bellydance night, with Advanced Tribal Fusion w/ Cera from 6-7:30, and American Cabaret Bellydance w/Nanna from 7:30-9!

Advanced Tribal Fusion will include conditioning, isolations, and drills for layering, combo building, and choreography. This is a class designed for advanced/professional level dancers, or intermediate level dancers looking to push their skills to the next level!

* Advanced Tribal Fusion is offered to students in the Shoebox Studio Troupe at the discounted rate of $10/class.

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2) A Special Offer - $5 Capoeira, ONLY Monday, April 7th

If you've been wanting to try it out, now's the time - Monday, April 7th, Capoeria Dance Workout will be offered for only $5! AND, that night
only, you will be able to purchase a 5-class card for Capoeira Dance Workout at the discounted rate of $60 - that's 1 class free! See you there!

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3) Debut Show for the Shoebox Studio Troupe!

Event: "6th Annual Dancin' Downtown Festival 2008"
Date: April 27, 2008,12-5pm: Kick off Celebration for National Dance Week!
Cost: FREE
Location: The Circle of Palms, downtown San Jose (next to the Fairmont Hotel and the Modern Art Museum)

We are so proud to announce that our Int./Adv Performance class (aka Shoebox Studio Troupe) hah! is having its DEBUT Performance this month!

Come join us at the 6th Annual Dancin' Downtown Festival... featuring 35 dance organizations from the Bay Area, including professional modern, ballet and jazz companies, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, performing arts high schools, local dance schools of all kinds and a wide variety of ethnic and cultural dance groups - including, of course, the Shoebox Studio Troupe!
It's free all day, so come hang out with us for a day of dance!

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4) Local Designer Trunk Show - Spaces for designers still available!

DATE: April 27th
TIME: 11am-2pm

This month, Shoebox and Hipgnostica Designs (www.hipgnostica.com) are hosting a local designers trunk show! This will be a source for dance clothes, accessories, and costuming items made by local artists and dancers. Many of the items sold here will be made by fellow Shoeboxers! Come by and pick up some cute new stuff, and support local artists in the process.

Designers, if you'd like to have a booth at the trunk show:
The table fee is $60, or you can share your table with a friend and split the fee.

To participate, please email shoeboxstudio@gmail.com and let us know you're interested. We will send you a google checkout invoice so that you can reserve your spot. Please feel free to forward this information to friends who may be interested!

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5) National Dance Week = A week of FREE classes at the Shoebox APRIL 25-MAY4

Shoebox will be offering 1 FREE class a day during National Dance Week!
To find out which of your favorite classes will be offered for free, visit our events page: www.shoeboxsf.com/events.html, or check the Bay Area National Dance Week guide at www.bayareandw.org

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6) Private Classes for YOUR Office

Do your employees, members, or staff need to get out and move a little? Let Shoebox Studio design a private class just for you! We offer Yoga, Pilates, and Bootcamp, Hip Hop, Bellydance and other dance forms, or a combination of more than one option, tailored to your group's specific needs and wants.
We make the studio entirely private during your class time. On-site classes at your location are also possible.
Group fitness, yoga, or movement classes are an excellent way to increase energy, motivation and morale, decrease stress and absences, and build closer cooperation and stronger working relationships.
Classes can be one to three times per week, mornings, lunchtimes, or afternoons, for 1 to 1.5 hour sessions.

For pricing information, a brochure, or to speak with us about setting up your private class, call us or email today!

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7) Coming in May - CINCO DE MAYO PARTY & CARNAVAL!

On May 4th, we will be hosting 2 very special workshops in Mexican Ballet Folklorico & Azteca Dance, followed by a LATE NIGHT PARTY! Sangria, Mexican food, dancing, performances, the works! Save the date!

Would you like to parade with Shoebox in the SF Carnaval Grand Parade on May 25th? Email us today and let us know!

March News at the Shoebox!

Hey all,
We're leaping right into March classes - and there are a lot of great ones on the horizon! We're going to be strutin' our SF Dance Spirit in San Francisco's Carnaval, welcoming in new teachers, and much more!

We look forward to dancing with all of you this month,
Cera, Deborah, Omar & Shoebox Studio



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1) Class Schedule Changes

2) Coming Soon - NEW CLASSES!

3) Introducing the Shoebox Studio Troupe - an Int/Adv Performing Bellydance class!

4) Dance with Shoebox in the CARNAVAL Grand Parade!

5) Alexander Technique Workshop, March 30th

6) Rent the Shoebox for rehearsals, workshops, and events!

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1) Class Schedule Changes

The following classes have changed:

* Afro-Caribbean Dance w/ Virginia is now Wednesday's, 7:30-8:40AM

* Int/Adv Hip Hop Fusion is now taught by Cera - Thursdays 6:30-8pm

* Lunchhour Pilates is now taught by Amber Z. - Tues/Thurs, 12-12:45

* Turkish Roman is on hold while Liz travels Europe

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2) New Classes Coming Soon!

Look out for these exciting new classes on the horizon:
* American Cabaret Bellydance, with Nanna Candelaria! 12 week series beginning SOON, Tuesdays 7:30-9.
* Beginning Adult Hip Hop
* Ancient Hula w/ Misao Mizuno

Watch the website for information TBA!

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3) Introducing the Shoebox Studio Troupe! Int/Adv Performing Class

Shoebox Studio is now home to it's own studio troupe! Saturday afternoons from 1:30-3:30pm, Intermediate and Advanced bellydance and fusion bellydance students will be working together in a performance based class. This group will work on choreographies, perform for the public, and work with guest choreographers on stage craft, performance skills, polishing technique, and working in a troupe environment.
This class is invite or audition only. If you would like to be considered for the Studio Troupe class, please email shoeboxstudio@gmail.com, or speak with your regular teacher about recommendation.

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4) Dance with Shoebox in SF's CARNAVAL Parade!

On Sunday, May 25th, Shoebox Studio will be rockin out in San Francisco's CARNAVAL Grand Parade! Please join us! You can freestyle, hand out beads and cards, hang out with your dance-mates, drink rum in the morning, and have an all around GREAT TIME! This will be a very fun, free event. Family and friend's of Shoeboxer's welcome - lets go out and have fun!

If you would like to join us in the parade, please email shoeboxstudio@gmail.com, or let your regular instructor know!

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5) Alexander Technique Workshop, March 30th

Unleash Your Inner Fire: Dancing with Passion, Presence, and Inspiration
"This flute is played with fire, not with wind." - Rumi

Sunday, March 30 11:00 - 1:00 PM
$35 advanced purchase
$40 at the door

A master class for dancers with Alexander technique teacher Nickolas Knightly

When we dance at our best the flute of the body is played with fire. This workshop is about simple things that unleash the fire within. When it burns, the people watching you become like moths watching a candle: they can't take their eyes off of you, they find you irresistible.

The Alexander Technique can help you dance with fire. We will work on practical things that can allow you to achieve new levels of presence, connection, and artistic expression as well as helping you improve your technique. Come ready to work on any technical or artistic challenge you currently face:

• I want more stage presence
• I want a better shimmy.
• I want to feel more inspired.
• I want to move more naturally
  

Register on the Shoebox website: www.shoeboxsf.com/workshops.html

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6) Rent the Shoebox!

You can rent the Shoebox for meetings, events, workshops, and rehearsals, for only $15 an hour, or $13 with a 10-class card! For rentals, call (415) 861-5976, or email shoeboxstudio@gmail.com.

February Newsletter!

Hello from Shoebox!

With cold, rainy January behind us, now's the time to start making good on those New Years Resolutions!
With daily classes in Dance & Pilates, Personal Training, and exciting new class offerings (can anyone say CAPOEIRA!?!) the Shoebox is the place to achieve your goals. Join us today!

- Cera, Deborah, Omar & Shoebox Studio


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In This Newsletter:

1) NEW CLASS! Capoeira Dance Workout w/ Mestre Wilson Low & Rhonda Stagnaro Low

2) Workshops: Hit the Dancefloor w/ Kamille Hitz, and a day of Fusion Bellydance workshops with Freyja, Cera, and UNMATA of Sacramento.

3) Monthly Unlimited Class Pass & Referral Rewards

4) S mall Group Personal Training w/ Michelle – Sign up now!

5) Class Cancellation: Ballet Latino

6) Rent the Shoebox!

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1) New Class! Capoeira Dance Workout

Monday Nights, 7:30-9pm - Begins February 11th!

Capoeira is a unique dance art form, which has strong roots in Afro-Brazilian music and dance. It is an excellent physical activity for all ages and levels. Its harmony of forces promotes flexibility, endurance, self-discovery and power. Capoeira dance also develops personal discipline, self-confidence and balances the mind, body and soul. The main goal of this high-energy class is to have fun and learn the secret of the "Capoeira smile".

Mestre Wilson Low and Rhonda Stagnaro Low have been teaching Brazilian arts in the bay area for over 20 years. They have made dance, music and the practice of Capoeira their lives.&nb sp; In 1995, they founded MaraReggae, a group whose mission is to create artistic expression and community participation through Brazilian arts, with respect to the teachings of the ancestors. (http://www.marareggae.com/)

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2) February Workshops!

This Sunday, February 3rd, is the final installment of "Hit the Dancefloor" with Kamille Hitz of Rockabelly Dance. Hot moves for the club, drum circle, or just to bust in your living room. If you want to get out there and shake it, this is the workshop for you!

Saturday, February 9th, Shoebox is pleased to host a fundraising day of workshops for UNMATA of Sacramento! Three back to back, butt kicking workshops including: Bellydance Core Integration w/ Freyja, Funk Fusion Bellydance w/ Cera, and UNMATA3 (to the 3rd power!). Prepare to sweat, smile, and shimmy!

(Note: There will be NO Modenco on Feb. 9th)

For details and pricing on all upcoming workshops, visit our workshop page: http://www.shoeboxsf.com/workshops.html

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3) Monthly Unlimited Class Pass & Referral Rewards

Monthly Unlimited Class Pass: Are you looking to improve your technique, expand your vocabulary, get in shape, or just feed your movement addiction? Buy a Monthly Unlimited Pass! $120 gets you all the classes you can stand! * Pick one up today.

Referral Rewards: Bring a friend to take class with you and get a discount for yourself! For every buddy you bring to the Shoebox, you will receive $10 off ANY class pass or discount card, or one free class for you! Bring in a friend today!

* Small Group Personal Training & Flamenco classes have a separate price structure than all other classes. If you'd like to attend these, contact us to work out details.


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4) Small Group Personal Training w/ Michelle

It's all about setting attainable goals, and watching yourself achieve! In small groups (3-4 people) our kick-ass personal trainer Michelle Opperman will help you set realistic fitness goals, and reach them one by one. Want to be able to do a clean push-up? Increase cardio endurance? Touch your toes? Whatever your goal, Michelle's got the skills to get you there fast!

Each group is limited to 4 participants, pre-registration ONLY. This kind of high-quality personalized attention would cost you at least $85/hour in a gym!

Dates: Wednesdays
Time slots available: 11-12pm, 12-1pm, 1-2pm
Cost: $400/8 weeks ($50/session. Available in 2 payment installments)
Early Registration Discount: Register n ow and receive $25 off your total! Only $375 for all 8 weeks!
Call or email today to reserve your spot: (415) 861-5976, shoeboxstudio@gmail.com

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5) Class Cancellation: Ballet Latino™

There will be no Ballet Latino™ on Tuesday nights. Our amazing Modenco™ teacher, Carole Acuna, now teaches Tuesday night Flamenco. Come check it out!

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6) Rent the Shoebox!

The Shoebox is available many weekday mornings & afternoons for Meetings, Events, Rehearsals & Workshops. To rent the Shoebox, email shoeboxstudio@gmail.com, or call (415)861-5976.

Most rentals are $15/hr, or $13/hr for Shoebox students with a 10-class or Dancer Discount card. Some wor kshops or special events may be excluded from hourly rate. Please inquire for details.

January at the ShoeBox!

Happy New Year, ShoeBoxers!

Here at the 'Box we're rarin' to kick off 2008 in our new home, with the resolution of providing the best service, highest quality classes, and friendliest community to our guests and students.
Classes begin tomorrow and we cant wait to see you all back!

In addition to many new and fabulous class offerings, December's voting has left us with a Dance-a-thon cause! CARE.org will be the recipient of proceeds raised by our January 12th Dance-A-Thon ( http://www.care.org/). Thank you so much to everyone who voted, we think CARE is a great choice!
More information about CARE.org and the Dance-A-Thon can be found below.

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday, and we look forward dancing with you in 2008!

-Cera, Deborah, Omar, and ShoeBox Studio


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1) New Classes & Prices

2) DANCE-A-THON!

3) ShoeBox Youth Performing Arts Program - Spread the Word!

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1) New Classes & Prices

Our new class offerings are rockin' the house! New classes include Ballet Latino (tm) and Flamenco with Master Teacher Carolina Lugo, Modenco(tm) (Modern Flamenco Fusion) with Carolé Acuña, and some new class times for some old favorites! Please check the website for new great classes!
www.shoeboxsf.com/dailyclasses.html

As you know, ShoeBox offers one of the best Student/Teacher ratio's in town. Our prices have been updated for the new year, and include a HUGE discount for our dedicated students taking 3 or more classes/week.

Prices are:
$15 drop in
$130 for a 10 class card ($13/class),
$120/month for dancers interested in taking 3 classes/wk or more ($10/class)
Unless otherwise noted. Please check the website or printed calendar for exemptions to these prices or changes to the schedule.
All class cards purchased in 2007 will be honored at their current rate until their expiration (6 months from purchase).

We have had some questions about whether 10-class Cards and Holiday Gift Cards can be used for specially priced classes (Bootcamp, Flamenco, Ballet Latino). The answer is - ABSOLUTELY! You can use your 10-class card and pay only a $3-5 additional charge (depending upon the class price) when using your class card for these special offerings.

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2) Dance-A-Thon! January 12th, 2008

Kick off the new year by dancing, sweating, and shaking it for a great cause - CARE.org*! On January 12th, from 10am-8pm, every ShoeBox class will be offered in a 30-45 minute sample format. Classes will run back to back as a "marathon," and will be taught by all of the ShoeBox teachers, giving you a chance to try a little bit of everything, all while raising money for CARE!
The full schedule of Dance-A-Thon classes will be up on the website by Friday January 4th.

You can begin collecting pledges immediately by requesting an email pledge sheet (shoeboxstudio at gmail.com), or you can pick up a pledge sheet here at the studio.
Start collecting pledges right away!

We will announce and post the top 3 Dance-A-Thoners' times, and how much we've raised and donated as a group, in February.

If you would like to come dance, but you do not want to collect pledges, you can simply pay a $12-20 sliding scale donation at the door, and stay for as many sample classes as you'd like.

Help us bring in the new year by offering aid and sharing our good fortune with those in need.


* CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.
Please see the attached pledge sheet and start collecting pledges now! You can dance all day for free, and raise money for a great cause!
Donation will be made in the name of ShoeBox Studio Student Community.


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3) ShoeBox Youth Performing Arts Program - Spread the Word!

ShoeBox is launching it's full-fledged Youth Performing Arts program, with classes in dance and theater, for kids ages 3-19. All of the great classes the ShoeBox offers for adults are now available to young dance enthusiasts! Please let your friends with kids know about our awesome offerings by directing them to www.shoeboxsf.com, and clicking on "youth".

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See you Soon!