Do you teach dance & fitness classes (e.g. Zumba® Fitness, Body Jam etc.)?
Need to sharpen your skills in Latin and hip hop dances?
Want to add dance to your classes or program? Want to recharge and be inspired?
Then this retreat is for you!
Description
Urban Dance Retreat is a boutique dance conference. A unique and intimate day of innovative learning, energy, and empowerment. Rediscover the true meaning of 'connection' - to the movement, to the music, to your own beat. Come with the desire to add flare to your choreography, to add an edge to your groove, or simply to awaken your creativity. Find yourself immersed in cutting edge workshops with authentic, friendly and approachable trainers that really want to see you succeed. Walk away inspired, ignited, and recharged.
Earn valuable Continuing Education Credits (3 CECs)
Glimpse of your day:
- Prize giveaways!
- Dance performances to inspire you!
- Amazing Dance Workshops & workouts!
- Zumba® Fitness tracks!
Instructor Bios
Carole is an international presenter with nearly two decades of experience in the fitness industry. Driven by passion for hip-hop and community outreach, Carole was first connected through Culture Shock Canada, a dance troupe she has managed as National Director and was recognized in that role with the Ottawa Community Builder’s Award. Formerly the host of the “CARDIO HIP-HOP” television show, Carole maintains her commitment to fitness in her current role as the owner of Groove Ottawa, a Fitness Consulting Company and as Ottawa’s Lululemon Ambassador. In her personal time, Carole continues to train for triathlon events. Carole is known for her contagious energy and unique teaching style.
Gorete is an award-winning salsa dancer, international fitness presenter and accomplished instructor with over 20 years of experience. Dance and the performing arts have been part of her life since early childhood. Best known for her salsa and Latin dance choreography her background includes competitive cheerleading, ice dancing and hip-hop. She is a former dancer and director of operations for Culture Shock Canada, dancer for the Cardio Hip Hop TV show and Lululemon Ambassador in Toronto. Gorete's talents extend far beyond dancing with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology and an M.Sc. in Ergonomics. Gorete teaches a wide range of classes and can be booked for performances and instructor workshops.
http://www.gorete.com/
http://www.thriveondance.com/
Testimonials
Carole is without a doubt, one of the most passionate instructors I have ever seen. She has always lived with a true passion for dance, and teaching others. She cares a great deal about the success of her students. She knows how to have FUN, and celebrate even the little successes that her participants achieve!
"Gorete's Latin dance classes...a popular addition to our club programming!"
Shellie Rykiss, Group Exercise Manager, Sports Clubs of Canada
Great performer, love the way you fuse hip hop with Salsa into your choreography!!!! Awesome Energy!!! Always enjoyed dancing with you!!!! Your Cardio Salsa workshop the was held here in Ottawa is now being copied by a few studios, so far it doesn't compare to yours!!!! (that's the truth!)
Roy from Salsa Fanatics, Ottawa Ontario
