Dancing Health Benefits

Dancing, as a whole, has many health benefits for all ages. Researchers have found that dancing reduces the feeling of stress, increases energy levels, improves muscle tone, and can even improve an individual’s coordination. It can also lead to lower risks of heart disease, decrease blood pressure, and assist people in managing their weight.

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Dancing has many other physical and mental benefits for the participant. The physical benefits of dance include an increased body awareness, cardiovascular endurance, muscle toning, and even bone strength. You may have noticed from watching those dancing television shows that dancers have a certain way of moving all the time. This is because dancers generally have great body awareness. They are used to having control over their bodies, and they know what their bodies can do.

Dancing classes that include aerobics will generally involve quick-paced movements that are designed to get the heart rate up. This increase in heart rate over a period of time leads to greater cardiovascular endurance. An example is Latin dance, which requires the use of many muscle groups at once.

Often, the arms are up in the air, the hips and core are twisting, and the legs and feet are moving fast all at the same time. All of this constant movement leads to a more toned and slimmed muscle tone.

Lastly, like walking or jogging, dancing is a weight-bearing activity that will help maintain bone density.

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Mental benefits from dance include memory improvement, increased self-esteem, and stress relief. Memorizing steps and being able to recall them from week to week is a great way to improve memory. With the various choices for exercise and physical activity, dancing is quickly becoming a favorite for the crowd.

The benefits that it has for both the body and the mind make it a great choice for anyone who is looking for a fun way to bring activity to their lives.

The Evolution of Bollywood Dance

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The term “Bollywood” was created by combining two names: Bombay (the city now called Mumbai) and Hollywood. Bollywood, based in Mumbai, is India’s – and the world’s – largest film industry in terms of the number of films produced, as well as the number of tickets sold each year. With the success of Bollywood films, the dance has taken the world by storm and has now come into the global spotlight. Stars like Madonna, Shakira, and Britney Spears have incorporated the Bollywood style of dance or music into their songs, videos, and stage shows.

The highlight of any Bollywood movie is the elaborate dance sequences and original soundtracks. Over the years, Bollywood movies have developed their own signature style of song and dance, which combines the rich texture of India’s many classical and folk dances with elements of jazz, hip hop, Arabic, and Latin forms.

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The style of dancing in earlier Bollywood films was based on Indian classical dance or folk dances from various parts of India. In the late 50s & 60s, group dances began to evolve in Bollywood as films and choreographers started managing larger groups of dancers with influences from folk dances. Then came the era of color films, and by then, Indian cinema was blessed with great dancers whose their outstanding energy and performance mesmerized the audiences and took dance to the next level.

Bollywood dance began to change in the 70s. The cabaret style of dance became more mainstream and was implemented in many movies. Later on, cabaret was replaced by disco, which was a worldwide phenomenon at the time. After experimenting with classical, folk, cabaret, and disco styles of dance came an era which introduced a free movement style of dance. Since the 1980s, Bollywood dancing has been heavily influenced by Western dance styles.

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Currently, Bollywood dance is still influenced by Western culture, perhaps even more so today than when it began. Elements include the use of frequent costume and location changes during dances, as well as the use of hip hop dance moves. The evolution of Bollywood dance is a process that is entirely Indian yet cross-cultural at the same time.

Don’t Stay Home in May: Colorado Spring Events

There’s nothing like the outdoors, some rays of sunshine, and fresh air to give you a total reset. Even though we love experiencing the beauty of Winter in Colorado, Spring and Summer have so much to offer!

It’s important to spend time with your loved ones, and it’s a great way to strengthen bonds. Get up on your feet and make plans to enjoy Colorado in Spring today. Here are 4 Fun-Filled Spring Outings for May 2016.

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Our Spring Bella Diva Dance performances coming very soon!

Spring Outings Throughout Colorado in May 2016

Cañon City Music and Blossom Festival
Where: Royal Gorge Boulevard, Cañon City
When: May 6 – May 8

A weekend full of activities for the family and kids. There will be a parade, rodeo, band competition, arts & crafts booths, concerts, children’s activities and more. This event is free admission.

Spring Barrel Tasting at Grand Valley Wineries
Where: Grand Valley Wineries, Grand Junction
When: April 23 – May 15

Many wineries open their basements for the public to come in and taste their wines. There are special activities to taste wine with specialty food and vineyard tours, as well.

Ute Mountain – Mesa Verde Birding Festival
Where: Cortez Cultural Center
When: May 11 – May 15

For those bird buffs and wildlife specialists, this annual festival gives enough reason to visit the southwestern side of Colorado during the second week of May. The event will have experts of regional wildlife specialists who volunteer as tour guides and guest lecturers.

The Realish Housewives of Cherry Creek
Where: Garner Galleria Theater
When: May 3 – May 22
Cost: Starting at $29
Suitable Ages: Adults 18+

If looking for some great laughs and a night of fun, don’t miss out this performance brimming with brawls, booze and Botox. Ge ready for ladies Rovanka, Claudia Louise, Gwen, Desiree, Brooke and your host Randy to take on the people making headlines and current events in your hometown.

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Middle Eastern drumming classes There is much to do in Denver and in Colorado in May. Soon we will also share our upcoming events for Bella Diva Dance in May 2016. Also read about the great health benefits that dance can provide and about one of our Fun class offerings: Middle Eastern Drums. 

RIO COMES TO COLORADO! Samba Workshops April 21-25, 2016

SAMBA WORKSHOPS WITH RODRIGO MARQUES & VANESSA NASCIMENTO
April 21st-April 25th, 2016

Bella Diva Dance & Luciana da Silva Samba Dancer are proud to present master teachers, Rodrigo Marques & Vanessa Nascimento, straight from the streets of Rio de Janeiro!

Prepare yourself for an intensive training in Samba No Pé (Rio de Janeiro style), Samba de Gafieiria (partner dance) and Malandro (male samba style). This is an opportunity for you to learn from the source and increase your Samba vocabulary.

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Originally from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Mr. Marques began his dance training in youth social programs in Rio de Janeiro. He received training from several great names of the Samba de Gafieira in Rio de Janeiro such as Alvaro Reys, Rachel Mesquita, Carlos Bolacha, and Carlinhos de Jesus. Marques started dancing professionally at age 15.

He presented his early work in Rio de Janeiro at numerous dance spaces and founded Gafieira Brasil, an annual event that is constituted by a series of workshops and Gafieira Competition, which allow four choreographers and twenty-four dancers to present the most traditional and contemporary styles of Samba de Gafieira. Rodrigo is recognized internationally in Brazilian dances like Samba No Pé, Samba de Gafieira and Malandro (male style of Samba.) He has been granted several awards for his choreographic work with the most traditional Samba schools in Rio de Janeiro.

Vanessa Nascimento

has been dancing since childhood and is one of the most important dance teachers in Rio de Janeiro. She works at Casa de Dança Carlinhos de Jesus in Rio and has been a main dancer partner of Carlinhos de Jesus. She has travel internationally to perform and teach dance styles like Samba no pé and Samba de Gafieira. Her samba dance style is contagious and inspiring.image2

SAMBA NO PÉ and MALANDRO ( all levels )

Sunday April 24th 
6pm to 8pm
Bella Diva Dance
4309 E. Mississippi Ave.
Glendale, CO. 80246
Register here

ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS:
Register here for Boulder Workshops

SAMBA NO PÉ ( all levels )

Thursday April 21st
6pm to 7pm
Pre Eminence Hall – 3213 Walnut St, Boulder 80301
$20 ( $35 if you attend 2 )
You may see Rodrigo & Vanessa at Chegando Lá after class
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MALANDRO (this workshop is for men and women alike, all levels )

Friday April 22nd
6pm to 7pm
Pre Eminence Hall – 3213 Walnut St, Boulder 80301
$20 ( 35 if you are attending 2 )
Join Rodrigo & Vanessa at San Julien after class.

FREE Samba class by Luciana da Silva at 8pm

SAMBA DE GAFIEIRA ( Beginners and up )

Saturday April 23rd
2pm to 4pm
Avalon – 6185 Arapahoe, Boulder 80303
$35 per peson ( partner not necessary )

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Sunday April 24th
6pm to 8pm
Bella Divas $ ( see https://www.facebook.com/BellaDivaDance/)

SAMBA NO PÉ LAST CHANCE ( all levels )

Monday April 25th ( Replacing Luciana’s class )
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Flamenco Denver – 1934 S Broadway 80210
$20 ( 35 if you are attending 2 )

For more information call: 719-200-6054
email:[email protected]
www.lucianadasilva.org

YOU WON’T NEED TO GO TO RIO TO EXPERIENCE SAMBA, RIO IS COMING TO YOU!

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Where to go dancing in Denver?

When looking to go out for a dance night, Denver has many great options. Dance clubs and venues fill up and feature some of the top artists on the scene. What better way to release all that stress than with a dance night out? Here are some of Denver’s top dance clubs.

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Dance Clubs in Denver

Beta Nightclub

These nightclub’s floor has seen it all: house, techno, dubstep, trance, hip-hop, trap and more, Beta Nightclub has become the local venue for major artists’ performances like Crystal Method, Deadmau5, John Digweed and others This place has a killer lighting setting, HD projection, go-go dancers and an amazing dance floor.

The Church

Exactly what it says; a church. With amazing stained glass art, 70’s ceilings, Gothic architecture, multiple dance floors in 10 rooms and 3 floors, and even a sushi bar. A place you can’t miss!

Club Vinyl

A vertical dance club that offers four dance floors and four types of music. Their rooftop patio, with fire pits, is open year-round and worth the visit. It has a state-of-the-art sound system and many international DJ’s spin here. Depending on the night, you can dance anything from merengue, salsa, reggaeton, bachata, latin, hip-hop, 80’s, 90’s, and much more at Vinyl.

Mercury Cafe

The Mercury Cafe, which has Argentinian roots, offers many dance types’ shows and lessons. Listen and learn to dance tango, swing, blues, and many other options.
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This venue also holds artist’s performances such as the Ginga’s Brazilian Carnival held recently where Bella Diva Dance samba squad performed.

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Get off your feet and start dancing now! These amazing venues have non-stop music for you.
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If you’re looking to learn to dance, visit Bella Diva Dance World Dance studio. We offer samba, bollywood, belly-dance, yoga, afro-caribe and more. Read about the amazing health benefits of dance and some of the basics of Samba.

March Performances: Ginga’s Brazilian Carnaval and VERIFICA fundraiser

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GINGA’S BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL

Saturday, March 12th 8:00 PM at the Mercury Cafe

Ginga Brazilian Carnaval 2016

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Visiting Master Percussionist from Rio de Janeiro, JORGE ALABE, will be joining Ginga for a full evening of Samba Celebration! He will also be performing with Batería Alegría for a special mid-show performance!

Samba Colorado Dance Company will perform with the Bateria, and Luciana Martins Da Silva will perform a special showcase piece along with Bella Diva Dance!

Fresh Caipirinhas and a variety of traditional Brazilian food by Little Brazil will be available for purchase.

Samba Dance lesson at 8 pm included with admission.

Join us in the great Mercury Ballroom, upstairs in the Mercury Cafe Denver! 2199 California, 80205.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 21+

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FUNDRAISER FOR NON-PROFIT “VERIFICA”

Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret
1601 Arapahoe St. Denver 80202
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BellaDivaRisingMarch16thBella Diva Dance will once again be RISING in our community to help end violence against women. Started in 2012 as part of the “V-Day Movement” created by playwright Eve Ensler, One Billion Rising is a global campaign to end violence against women, rise for justice and promote gender equality. This is a year-long campaign that is more than a rally and rising on Feb. 14th!This show will be a fundraiser with all ticket sales going to the PIER INSTITUTE’s non-profit VERIFICA program. Underlying the horrors of human trafficking are the dark economics that supports all black markets. PIER Institute offers turn-key corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to reduce both the demand for forced labor and the supply of trafficked victims.
During the show, we will, of course, be entertaining you with our signature world dance styles, Belly Dance, Samba, & Bollywood! We will be having a special guest performing artist Sadakat Belly Dance, Heritage Irish Dance, & Mile High KINGdom. We will be hosted by our very own Pierre Jean Pierre.
Get tickets for the VERIFICA fundraiser today! 

SAVE THE DATE: Mardi Gras Carnaval Tuesday February 9th

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Join us for one of the most FUN nights of the year, Brazilian style!

Join Bella Diva Dance at our amazing  Carnaval Fat Tuesday show on February 9th, 8 PM. It’s a one-of-a-kind evening that will make you want to come back, year after year, we guarantee it!

Get your tickets today as it always sells out!

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Denver’s hottest Mardi Gras Party

One of Bella Diva’s biggest shows of the year. In 2016, we celebrate Fat Tuesday for our 5th year at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, in downtown Denver. Get ready for lots of Brazilian Samba, New Orleans vibe, beads, feathers, glitz, glam and dance, as this is sure to be Denver’s hottest Mardi Gras Party. Special guests will include members from Boulder’s live Brazilian band Ginga, and Brazilian samba dancer Luciana da Silva! Hosted by our King of Mardi Gras Naughty Pierre. The show is held in the basement of the historic D&F Clocktower on the 16th St. Mall You can come dressed in a Mardi Gras costume or just enjoy a great Denver night out.

The hottest Samba dance group north of Rio De Janeiro!

Not only will you be entranced by the sheer amount of shaking feathers, beads & glitter, but you won’t be able to stop tapping your feet to those Samba and Belly Dance beats as our lovely dancers mesmerize you with the “can’t sit still” rhythms of Carnival. The acclaimed troupe will show off our best scintillating and sensual dance numbers.

MARDI GRAS CARNAVAL
SHOWTIME AND TICKETS

When: Tuesday, February 9th at 8 pm
Doors open at 7 pm

Where: Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret
D&F Clocktower on the 16th St. Mall

Tickets: $16 – GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

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Don’t miss the fun and entertainment of Bella Diva Dance events! Read more about our upcoming performances. View our gallery of photos and videos for a sneak-peek of what’s coming. Check out our classes and get started on world dance lessons in Denver!

 

Enjoy Thanksgiving in Denver 2015

The holidays are officially starting, and America’s favorite one is right around the corner. Thanksgiving is a time to give grace, and enjoy with those you love, but it’s very much about the food and events that bring us together, as well. There are many activities for families in the city that are worth enjoying. Today, we share with you some of these great events so you don’t miss any of the fun this Thanksgiving in Denver.

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Best Thanksgiving Events in Denver

Musical Activities and Concerts

Dead & Company
November 24 & 25
1STBANK Center

Kicking off their 2015 show tour, Dead & Company play two shows in the Mile High City. Grateful Dead members Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart along with guitarist John Mayer, keyboardist Jeff Chimenti and bassist Oteil Burbridge will be performing an amazing show for the holidays.

The Lion King
Final night – November 29
Buell Theatre

Disney’s The Lion King will be performing its final presentation this Thanksgiving weekend. This six Tony Awards winner, including Best Musical, puts together one of the best creative teams and stunning visuals on Broadway.

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Downtown Denver Grand Illumination
November 27
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One of the musts this Thanksgiving, on November 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. this Downtown Denver’s Winter in the City program event will light up Downtown, from Denver Union Station to the City and County Building. After a countdown at 6:30 p.m, floodlights will illuminate the Lower Downtown will lit up its historic structure.

Blossoms of Light
November 27
Denver Botanic Gardens

The Gardens will be lit with over one million colorful lights as part of winter beauty. This is another lighting event that is hard to miss with the romantic mistletoe kissing spots and the expected HoloSpex glasses. There will be warm drinks and tasty treats.

Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day, November 26
Washington Park

Mile High United Way Turkey Trot in Denver’s treasured Washington Park will have its 41st annual run expecting over 10,000 participants. There are two options: running a four-mile race or the quarter-mile family fun run. Join to help out the community to improve the lives of children, families and individuals in need.

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This Thanksgiving weekend, don’t miss out any of the fun going on in Denver. The Mile High City is waiting this November 2015. Read more about things to do in Denver this fall and also how to enjoy your holidays in a healthy and pleasant way.

Semi-Annual Student Showcase: SATURDAY, November 28th 7pm

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Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater

Saturday November 28th, 2015

Please join us for a little ‘Post-Turkey Shimmy‘ at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre for our Semi-Annual Student Showcase. We are so excited to be bringing Naughty Pierre with us to host our showcase in our bigger theatre.

CassidyWe are thrilled to announce over 65 of our students will be performing choreographies from their weekly group classes including Belly Dance, Brazilian Samba, Indian Bollywood, Hot Hula, Afro-Caribe, Classical Foundations, and our Kids’ World Dance class!

Our Special Guest Artists will be Kizomba Denver, the Diana Sanchez Ladies performing Salsa, and Natalia Perez del Villar and her students of Flamenco Underground.

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre
119 Park Ave W., Denver CO 80205
Parking available on the street and at the far end of the Safeway parking lot across the street.

TIME: Doors will open at 6:30 PM, Showtime at 7:00 PM.

Tickets: $15.00 Adult, $10.00 for children 10 yrs & younger.
Get your tickets early because they will be $20.00 at the door.

Refreshments and Snacks will be sold in the lobby before the show & during Intermission.

There will also be Door Prizes and an Audience Samba lesson during the show, don’t miss this journey around the world experiencing different cultures, music, and costumes!

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Special Promotion!!

For new students, your ticket purchase will include one FREE class of your choosing during the month of December! See the show AND take a class! Get your Ticket today!

Visit the Facebook Event Page for more details and notifications.

One of the numbers that will be performed by the entire Bella Diva Bhangra Team!

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Saturday November 28th, 2015

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Join us This Weekend at Civic Center Park Downtown

Taste of Colorado 2015

A Taste of Colorado is On!!!

Starting today, A Taste of Colorado is the best, family friendly event to close the Summer. Starting today and until Monday, September 7th, downtown will be filled with food booths, more than 270 artisan vendors, 6 entertainment stages and over 500,000 attendees. A Taste of Colorado takes place at Civic Center Park. Bella Diva Dance will be performing at the Heritage Cultural Stage on Labor Day. Come watch “Around the World in 60 Minutes” for our 5th year appearance at A Taste of Colorado. We’ll have the best of Belly Dance, Brazilian Samba, Afro-Caribbean, Bollywood, Hula & Polynesian dancing. The best part is the performance is FREE!

Other artists include: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Craig Campbell, Chris August, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, Morris Day and The Time, Kansas and Mary Lambert.

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Have you always dreamed of performing onstage?

You can! Bella Diva Dance showcases students at least twice a year. So if you have always cherished the dream of performing on stage, you should seriously consider joining our World Dance Classes in Denver. Our studio is located in the Glendale Center on E. Mississippi Ave and Birch St, near Colorado Blvd. Our instructors are all highly qualified and experienced, and will grant you a thoughtful learning experience. We offer you: Belly Dance, Samba, Yoga, Bollywood,Hot Hula Fitness, Afro-Caribe and Kids’ World Dance.

Contact Caitlin for more information about classes: 303.359.9414 or email us at [email protected].

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WORLD DANCE LESSONS AT BEST STUDIO IN DENVER

Our world dance company strives to bring the magic of movement to Colorado women, while also creating a community for these women to be part of. We bring culturally authentic world dance forms to Denver and provide unique performance opportunities for our students. We offer a wide variety of world dance classes that will grant you a thoughtful learning experience.

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  • 2012 First Runner Up on the Denver A-List for Best Dance Studio
  • 2013 Finalist for Denver’s Best Dance Studio A-List
  • 2014 3rd Place Denver A-List Best Dance Studio

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