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For many of us, the Holiday Season can be the most difficult time of the year for those trying to lose weight.  Times spent together with family and friends, the company Holiday party; it’s a time for lots of eating and drinking.  Every occasion is an excuse to take a holiday from our normal eating […]

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The San Diego Children’s Choir (SDCC) will perform its annual Holiday Concert and Community Sing-along on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m., at The First United Methodist Church of San Diego in Mission Valley.  The children will sing selections from Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols and include traditional favorites such as The First Noel, Joy to the World and Silent […]

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“Hey Coach”, I hear an excited student say as an outwardly shy Anthony Rodriquez walks through the door to the studio lobby.  Wearing a tank top, long cargo shorts, socks and sporting one of his ‘signature’ hats and munching down on a Panda bowl, Anthony casually strolls by and I hear a nearby parent say […]

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Dance Hearts’ Bells of Freedom “The Big Thank You” Event Begins November 1st, 2012.  Be a part of a Carmel Valley’s Holiday Tradition and ‘adopt’ a Military family for the Holidays TODAY! With the beginning of the Holiday Season just days away, there’s no better time to join the Carmel Valley based Dance Hearts, a  […]

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I’m often asked at what age is a good age for young children to begin dance instruction.  Of course, as with every age in human development, each child is born with varying degrees of natural talent, coordination as well as varying degrees of development with no ‘real’ determining at what age each individual is at […]

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“North County DanceArts Proves to be Limitless”.  Show review and commentary as seen on July 28, 2012.  Reviewed by San Diego Theatre Reviews, Steve and Joanie Shirley Titled “Limitless 2012” the evening was a total Success!  I’ve participated in and seen hundreds of recitals and, a recital is somewhat different in approach than a concert.  It […]

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Lower the Barre

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The mention of ‘barre exercises’ to any ballet student can spark a mixture of memories past and present and the feelings ranging from boredom to exhilaration.   It is a fact that the barre exercises are the building blocks of ballet.  I and my instructors explain to our students both young and old, the barre is […]

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Dancing is the Poetry of the Foot: North County Dance Arts Upcoming Recital North County Dance Arts, located in Carmel Valley, San Diego, was voted the 2011 Best Dance Studio in San Diego County and has continued to prove why.  Louis and Tanya McKay, owners and instructors at the dance studio, have created the perfect […]

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Role models can be a powerful force for learning and realizing your potential. They’re not only important for future study or career choices but for achieving fulfillment in everything from the workplace,  institutes of learning, sports and yes, even in the dance studio and stage.  Researchers have concluded that children and teens that  have good […]

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Chances are you have probably heard of Keane Studios, as they are highly involved throughout the Carmel Valley community, taking pictures and making memories.  Opening in 1968, Keane Studios has been a part of many family’s history, having taken pictures of generation after generation.  Specializing in three areas, children, families and high school senior portraits, […]

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The days of filling out college and university applications are done – along with the long nights stressing over writing the perfect essay that will open the door to the college or university for local Carmel Valley senior high school students.  At our dance studio, I know that the early months of the new year […]

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In teaching private piano lessons for the past 10 years, I have observed that all students start piano lessons with enthusiasm and much excitement.  However over time, some students struggle with their practice and progress, and lose their excitement and motivation.  During this stage, parents often come to me distressed over the battle they are […]

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