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B-boying or breaking, commonly referred to as breakdancing, is a style of dance that evolved as part of hip-hop culture among Black and Latino American youths in the South Bronx of New York City during the 1970s. It is danced to both hip-hop and other genres of music that are often remixed to prolong the musical breaks. One who practices this style of dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although “breakdance” is a common term, “b-boying” and “breaking” are preferred by the majority of the art form’s pioneers and most notable practitioners.

Breaking’s intense popularity started to fade in the late 1970s, but in the following decades it became an accepted dance style portrayed in commercials, movies, and print media. Parties, disco clubs, talent shows, and other public events became typical locations for breakers. Instruction in breaking techniques is now available at dance studios where hip-hop dance is taught. Today, breakers maintain a discipline somewhere between that of dancers and athletes.

Let’s face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial. Working out can be lots of things, but it’s never been known to be an exhilarating experience…UNTIL NOW!

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got a Zumba® class!

In the past years, the Zumba® program has become nothing short of a revolution, spreading like wildfire, and positioning itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness.

As of July 2009, the Zumba® program is being taught at over 40,000 locations in 75 countries, has sold millions of DVDs, and has changed the lives of Zumba® Fanatics worldwide with an astonishing five million participants taking Zumba classes every week.

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History

Celebrity fitness trainer, “Beto” Perez, stumbled upon the concept of Latin-inspired dance-fitness in his native Cali, Colombia in the mid-‘90s.

One day, he walked into his aerobics class and realized he had forgotten his aerobics music. Thinking quickly, he grabbed whatever tapes he had in his backpack. Beto’s tapes were comprised of songs he loved, the traditional Latin salsa and merengue music he listened to all his life. But it was a challenge to improvise a whole class on the spot using non-traditional aerobics music. Beto rose to the challenge and from this last-minute improvisation a revolutionary new concept in fitness was born – the Zumba Fitness-Party™! The class soon became the most popular class at his fitness facility.

Bio

Inspiration and Philosophy:  The most inspiring performances fuse strong technique with personal style, passion, honesty and inventiveness.  Bellydance as art is a lifelong pursuit and an ongoing personal process.

Training:  Stacey began studying bellydance in 1995.  In 2001, she was introduced to Suhaila Salimpour’s format and has been hooked ever since.  Certified Level I in 2001, Level 2 in 2002, and most recently Level 4 in 2009;   Stacey is currently pursuing her Level 5 (teaching certificate) certification.  She enjoys cross training in other physical pursuits such as ballet, jazz, Pilates, weight training, running and yoga.  She has attended numerous bellydance workshops throughout the years with instructors from around the world:  Momo Kadous, Randa Kamel, Yasmina of Cairo, Aida Nour, Mo Geddawi, Farida Fahme, Jillina, Magda & Atef Farag, Aziza, Bozenka, Delilah, and many others.

Instruction: Stacey currently teaches weekly beginner and advanced bellydance technique classes based on Suhaila’s format.  She has instructed for several years in Austin in group, private and semi-private venues (Diva Dance studio, Tapestry Dance Studio, UT Informal Classes, Niaspace).  Stacey is pursuing her Level V certification in the Suhaila format, which is the official teaching level enabling graduates to offer Suhaila CEC’s (Continuing Education Credits) to certified students.

“I’m getting a mind and body connection from you that I don’t think is available anywhere else.” — Phillip

“I’m really enjoying the classes.  You push, but it’s just hard enough.  And just challenging enough without being discouraging or boring.” — Debb

Performance:  Member of Sabaya Bellydance Collective performing together and as soloists in various venues in and around Austin including private parties, weddings, cultural events, dinner shows and theater performances.  Sabaya also produces a monthly bellydance showcase at Copa in downtown Austin.  Stacey performs in bellydance workshop shows and restaurants.  She is honored to have performed as part of the Suhaila Dance Company at the Rakkasah festival in 2005 and again in 2007.