1. Sarah’s bit of babble

2. Dancefit 1st Birthday Party

3. Water or Coke?

4. 10 Questions with Dancefit Fusion Instructor Katie Holland

5. Emma Farn – Dancefit Member of the Month – Weight loss Journey

6. Win a Kindle with the Dancefit Studio 100 day run up to Olympic 2012

7. Class timetable - **Please note time change of Saturday Zumba class

and Monday’s Bokwa class!!**

8. Hollie’s - 10 Minute Ab Blast to do at Home

9. Product of the Month

10. Up & Coming Events

Hi Dancefitters

I’m so excited – only 9 more sleeps until our Birthday Party. Have you got your Grease

Costume sorted yet? A certain member of staff suggested that I went as the women who

played the Rydell High School Secretary!! You can go off people you know!!

I can now confirm that we have a LINDY HOP Master class as well as a Groove Method

Master class, followed by DJ Craig Davids. If you’re planning on wearing heels, I would

recommend that you stick your trainers in a bag for the Lindy Hop session. As most of you

know we’re not licensed to sell alcohol so feel free to bring a tipple of your own (to be

consumed after the Master classes!) Still time to book your FREE place – email

sarah@dancefitstudio.co.uk

A year has gone by so quickly and each month just keeps getting better and better. There’s

so much I want to share with you and as promised I’ve revamped the Dancefit Newsletter to

become the Dancefit Magazine. This month we have another inspiring article by our

Dedicated Dancefit Member Emma Farn – amazing lady I’m sure you’ll agree – very thought

provoking.

I was tidying my files on my laptop last week and came across a Water or Coke article and I

thought I’d share it with you. Scary stuff! The article is originally from the States but it still

applies here!

Huge Congratulations to SALLY ELSMORE winner of our first Olympic Challenge draw. Sally

wins a voucher for £25 to spend at John Lewis. Well done Sally. Next draw takes place on

Wednesday 16th May – for regular updates regarding prizes and winner notifications please

sign up to our Facebook page or Twitter via our website www.dancefitstudio.co.uk

Huge Congratulation as well to ALISON DAWES for winning the Months Free Membership

from the Focus Group Draw. Well done Alison I would like to say once again, thank you so

much for all the feedback we received about the Studio and ways in which we can improve. I

hope you like the touch of colour that we’ve added around the Studio and in the next few

weeks you’ll have coat hooks, mirror and a separate light in the changing room as well.

TIME TABLE CHANGE – Please note as of Saturday 5th May Zumba will now be at 10am –

11am and Mondays Bokwa Class will now start at 5.30pm – 6.15pm starting after the Bank

Holiday.

Yet ANOTHER Bank Holiday coming up. I hope the weather is nice because I desperately

need to do a Car Boot Sale!!

Bank Holiday Monday 7th May

Re-open Tuesday 8th May

I look forward to seeing you all soon

Sarah and the Dance Fit Team xxxx

Fancy Dress

Saturday 12th May

8pm onwards

Starts with a Special Master Class

with Maria Karpasitis

LINDY HOP MASTERCLASS

DJ – Craig Davids

**Please note booking required as places limited – This is a FREE event

and is only open to clients of The Dancefit Studio – email

sarah@dancefitstudio.co.uk to secure your place**

Water or Coke?

This is really an eye opener

We all know that water is important but I’ve never seen it written down like

this before.

WATER

1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated (Likely applies to half

world population)

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often

mistaken for hunger

3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%

4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost

100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington Study

5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue

6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could

significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory,

trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen

or on a printed page

8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by

45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79% and one is 50%

less likely to develop bladder cancer.

Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day?

COKE

1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of

Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident

2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two

days

3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the

“real thing” sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke

removes stains from the vitreous china.

4. To remove rush spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a

rumpled –up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminium foil dipped in Coca-

Cola.

5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals. Pour a can of Cola-Cola

over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

6. To loosen a rusted bolt. Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the

rusted bolt for several minutes.

7. To bake a moist ham. Empty a can of Coca Cola into the baking pan,

wrap the ham in aluminium foil and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham

is finished, remove the foil allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke

for sumptuous brown gravy.

8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of

greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The

Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze

from your windshield.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will

dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium

from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in

osteoporosis.

2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must

use the Hazardous Material place cards reserved for highly corrosive

material.

3. The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of their

trucks for about 20 years!

NOW THE QUESTION IS WOULD YOU LIKE A GLASS OF COKE OR

WATER?

1. What are you reading at the moment?

The biography of Audrey Hepburn intermixed with the Highway Code

(when I can force myself) as I’m studying for my theory test.

2. What’s your favourite food?

Avocado salad and homemade chips with loads of brown sauce.

3. What’s your favourite song?

I have too many! I listen mainly to Arabic and Indian music.

4. What makes an ideal day?

If my day involves my kids and dancing with an organic cider at the end

of it, I’m happy!

5. What’s your favourite dance move?

Again I have too many to mention. Of the different dances styles I have

studied I have favourites in each one. I really love dancing with live

musicians especially drummers, and then I get to do lots of hip shaking

and shimmies.

6. Beach Holiday or Adventure Holiday?

A mixture of both please!

I have travelled with my two kids all over Nepal, India and Morocco since

they were babies. We lived in India for six years, so I guess I’m more of

an adventurer, although I would secretly like to be a beach holidayer!

When we were living in Goa we would sometimes stay in a beach hut,

wake up in the morning and run for a swim with the kids. I loved that.

7. Have you ever met anyone famous?

Yes many people. I have been lucky enough to perform with many

famous dancers and musicians too. Without too much name dropping

and to name a few.....Hossam and Serena Ramzy, Amani of Lebanon,

Bollywood singers Shaan and Sukhbir, Simon Webster, BBC World Music

Award Winner Abhishek Basu and many more.

8. What’s your biggest claim to fame?

I performed in Calcutta for one New Years’ Eve show which was

broadcast live across Asia and the Middle East on a major TV network.

I performed at many Bollywood celeb type parties and weddings in

India.

I performed at the launch of Gitangali jewellery with Kareena Kapoor

and my kids threw rose petals over her as she entered.

9. Do you have a beauty regime? If so what is it?

I drink around 3 litres of water a day. I’ve been vegan for 15 years and

veggie for 21 years. I don’t use any skin products or make up unless I

have a show. I have regular massages /reiki and treatments with an

osteopath to keep everything how it should be and hope for the best!

10. What are your top tips for staying fit and healthy?

Positive thinking.

Following a vegan diet if it’s done properly.

Regular exercise and holistic treatments.

Lots of snuggles and love!

www.katie-holland.net

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Hi my name is Emma. I’ve always battled with my weight and exercise, I could never get the balance right and always used excuses like most of you ‘I’m too busy to fit a class in’, ‘I can’t today I’m a bit tired’,’ It’s raining and too cold to go out’, but for me being a single mum to, Gabby, 7, and a mum and carer for Molly, 4, who is a special needs child, made it even more difficult. My little girl has so much to face on a daily basis. Molly was born extremely premature, she was the smallest baby to survive in Leicester, born at 23 weeks and weighing 500 grams. She has chronic lung disease, heart murmurs, visually impairment, learning difficulties, suffers seizures, needs a feeding tube, and so on, and here’s me thinking ‘I just can’t be bothered and I don’t have time to exercise’, when she struggles in life so much, she had made me so proud already by beating the odds of only 6% to survive, I wanted to do something to make her proud by eventually being a yummy mummy. So this year I decided that 2012 is going to be my year!

In January I started a diet and joined a gym, I went to the gym twice and hated every second of it. A friend said have I heard of a new craze called Zumba, which I hadn’t, so I watched some clips on YouTube and decided it looked a lot of fun. I googled classes in Leicester and found the Dancefit Studio time table and thought I would give it a go and see how I got on. I was hooked after the first class. I started with just 1 class a week but then that quickly changed to 3 classes a week. Not only did I feel great after doing it, but I was having so much fun during the class, the teachers are all amazing. After a few weeks I could see a difference in the way my clothes started to feel and my body shape started to change. I was getting a waistline back! Less wobbly bits pushed me to carry on, I was now seeing the results.

After a few more weeks I had to buy new clothes as I was a whole size smaller and a stone lighter, which is brilliant. Who would have thought that the class I’m laughing and giggling my way through, with a little sweating, was giving me the boost I needed. I now have more energy and am always ready for my next class. I’m always excited to go. So if you’re like I used to be and struggle to find the time please just come and give it a try. Not only will you love it and be back for more classes, it will help you to feel great to. If I can juggle my time with all the appointments and with how quickly my little girl can become very poorly, anyone can. My journey is far from over but I’m positive that in the end I will succeed thanks to everyone at Dancefit Studio and my inspirational little girl Molly.

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100 day, Olympic Count Down.

Starts April 18th here at Dancefit Studio!

As the Olympic Athletes prepare themselves for London 2012, what

are you doing to get in shape?

How many classes can you attend before the opening ceremonies?

Friday 27th July 2012.

We are challenging YOU! Our members to come to as many classes

as you can. For every class you attend you will receive a raffle ticket,

the more classes the more raffle tickets!

With prize giveaways every fortnight, from Monthly memberships,

10 class cards, spray tans, vouchers from John Lewis, Meal for 2 at

Café Rouge and more………..

With a Grand Draw on

where we will be giving a

to the overall winner!

The race is on! T & C Applies – (Kindle is not actual size ha ha!)

First Floor, 80-84 High Street, Leicester, LE1 5YP

Tel: 0116 319 2023 Email: sarah@dancefitstudio.co.uk

www.dancefitstudio.co.uk **Classes not included in Monthly membership**

Day Time Class type Cardio or Toning

Location Instructor

Monday 10am – 11am Zumba C Dancefit Studio Saskia Glenn

Monday 5.30pm – 6.15pm Bokwa Level 1 C Dancefit Studio Sarah Johnson

Monday 6.15pm – 7.15pm 80’s Fit C Dancefit Studio Saskia Glenn

Monday 7.15pm – 8.15pm Adult Street Dance C Dancefit Studio David Barker

Tuesday 5.15pm – 6pm Zumba C Dancefit Studio Saskia Glenn

Tuesday 6.15pm – 6.45pm Drum & Bass ** C Dancefit Studio Leah Golde

Tuesday 6.45pm – 7.45pm Zumba C New College, Glenfield Rd

Sarah Johnson

Tuesday 6.45pm – 7.45pm Zumba C Dancefit Studio Saskia Glenn

Tuesday 8pm – 9pm Zumba C New College, Glenfield Rd

Sarah Johnson

Wednesday 10am- 10.45am Zumba C Dancefit Studio Sarah Johnson

Wednesday 5.30pm – 6.15pm Body Conditioning T Dancefit Studio Hollie Thompson

Wednesday 6.15pm – 7.15pm Dancefit Fusion** C & T Dancefit Studio Katie Holland

Wednesday 7.15pm – 8.15pm Beginners Ballet Fit T Dancefit Studio Alison Bacon

Thursday 10am- 11am Zumba C Dancefit Studio Sarah Johnson

Thursday 5.30pm – 6.15pm Strictly Dancefit C Dancefit Studio Alison Bacon

Thursday 6.15pm – 7pm Zumba C Dancefit Studio Saskia Glenn

Thursday 7.15pm – 8pm Body Conditioning T Dancefit Studio Hollie Thompson

Thursday 7.15pm – 8.00pm Zumba C Knighton Parish centre Sarah Johnson

Thursday 8.15pm – 9.00pm Zumba C Knighton Parish centre Sarah Johnson

Friday 9.30am -11am Slimming World ** Dancefit Studio Clive Morgan

Friday 11.15am 12.15pm Zumba C & T Dancefit Studio Sarah Johnson

Friday 12.15pm – 1pm Abs-Solutely Fab Abs T Dancefit Studio Hollie Thompson

Friday 5.30pm – 6.15pm Zumba C Dancefit Studio Sarah Johnson

Friday 6.30pm – 7.15pm Bokwa Level 1 C Dancefit Studio Sarah Johnson

Saturday 10am – 11am Zumba C & T Dancefit Studio Sarah Johnson

Saturday 11am – 11.45am Tiny Dancers** Dancefit Studio Alison Bacon

Saturday 12pm – 12.45pm Kids Street Dance** Dancefit Studio David Barker

Sunday 10am – 11am Zumba C Dancefit Studio Hollie Thompson

Sunday 11am – 11.45am Abs-Solutely Fab Abs T Dancefit Studio Hollie Thompson

HOLLIE’S 10 MINUTE AB BLAST TO DO AT HOME

Here is a quick 10 minute abs blast to really get your core working. Try and fit

this twice into your week, if you struggle to find 10 minutes spare in your day

set your alarm clock 10 minutes earlier, or do these whilst watching t.v in the

evening. –anywhere you can do them is great!

Remember:

Core muscles engaged at all times, so pull in your pelvic floor muscles (like

you need the toilet)

Don’t breathe in - just pull in internally and you should still be able to breath

at all times as normal.

Keep lower back supported so tip the pelvis underneath and get a good solid

base.

Toes, Knees, Hips and shoulders square to the front. Knees slightly bent,

pelvis tucked under, core engaged, shoulders back and down, head nice and

tall.

1. Standing up: (feet just over hip width apart)

Arms across the front of the chest for twists and at the temples for tilts.

8 x twists across body – keep the hips facing forward

8 x tilts to each side

Repeat

8 x Lift one knee to the side and crunch down towards that knee. Arms

above head

Repeat other leg.

Repeat from beginning x 2

2 Lying down.

16 x Buddha Crunch (legs crossed on the floor)

8 x reverse curl (legs push up to ceiling)

Repeat

32 x abs curl lying in a straight line – legs extended

Repeat from beginning x 1

3 Dorsal Raise and Plank. (Lying on stomach)

16 x Dorsal Raise (hands by the head lift shoulder and upper back, legs

together)

10 sec rest.

Repeat

Plank – hold for 20 -30 seconds

Option 1 Option 2

Rest 10 seconds

Repeat.

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PRODUCTS AVAILABLE: DRINKS SUPPLEMENTS SKIN CARE PERSONAL CARE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MAKE-UP

For more information on products contact Sarah at the Studio – or email sarah@dancefitstudio.co.uk

Like Minded Mums in Business

22 May

We bring together ladies who want to increase their knowledge and skills through shared

learning and information exchange, with a view to developing existing businesses and

transforming ideas into successful businesses.

Tuesday 22nd May 9.45-11.45

£10 meeting fee

@Dancefit Studio, 80-84 High Street, Leicester LE1 5YP

The Like Minded Mums network provides you with: -

A friendly welcoming group of ladies who want to succeed in business

Motivational, interactive and informative presentations from a range of speakers

An opportunity to discuss and resolve the challenges we all face in business

Updates and Information on forthcoming business workshops and events provided

by local organisations

Market the member spot (10 minutes):- Members have the opportunity to explain

what they do and demonstrate their products and services to the group to build up

awareness and understanding of their business

Regular meetings in Melton Mowbray & Leicester

Online support via Twitter and Facebook group

Great opportunities for the development of business to business referrals

At this our first meeting in Leicester we will explain how Like Minded Mums has been

working successfully in Melton Mowbray, and we will be keen to find out more about you

and what you want from your networking group, this will enable us to make sure that the

speakers at future meetings can help you and talk about what matters to you.

Our Goal is to help you develop your business knowledge.

What to bring – business cards, meeting fee and an open mind

you never know how someone you meet might be able

to help you grow.

To find out more speak to Pip Gibbs on 07760 177332,

or check out our website at

www.likemindedmums.co.uk and join us on Facebook

and twitter @likemindedmums

Saturday 30th June

2.30pm

Western Park

To join us simply Log onto Race for Life Website – go to Join a Group and use the ID Code SJ3941 to join us.

http://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/index.html

Join the Dancefit Team to Raise Money for a good Cause.

DANCEFIT STUDIO WILL BE HOLDING BOKWA &

STREET DANCE WORKSHOPS AT THIS GREAT EVENT.

WE’LL BE CAMPING AS WELL!!!!