Better Posture while behind your computer
Things to do while sitting,…
1. Lean forward from your hips not from the waist or neck.
2. Sit at a reclined position of 120 degrees and keep knees apart (knees together promotes slouching).
3. Feet should be flat on the floor, and legs horizontal.
4. Neck Stretches - Do the one arm chair stretch. Sit tall, arms to your sides, grabbing one side of the chair from underneath, and tilting your head down in the opposite direction.
5. Avoid crossing your legs where possible, as this twists the lower spine.
Other Tips...
1. Sit tall, walk tall, THINK tall. Imagine a wire attached to the top of your head, pulling you up straight.
2. Put sticky notes on your computer, on your bathroom mirror, on your fridge as reminders for your posture until you get into your posture groove.
3. Check your pelvic tilt. To test this from time to time, stand back straight up against a wall, with your shoulder blades, buttocks and heels touching the wall, tighten your abs and tilt your pelvis up so that the space between your lower back and the wall is lessened.
4. Back Stretch (I love this one) - Find a doorframe, grab with one hand and pull!! If you are grabbing with right hand, right leg should be positioned forward, with most weight on a bent left leg. Try rounding your back, bringing your chin to your chest, or pulling from different angles to get different muscle striations. Repeat on the other side.
5. Be kind to your feet by being gracious with your footwear.
Salsa Downloads & E-mail Club
The latest step pattern in Miami Style Salsa, now AVAILABLE!
Click on Downloads.
10% Discount on DVD's
Exclusive Offers
Shoes & Costumes
Gift Certificate
5 $30 Introductory Courses Reg. $150 Now $125
10 $30 Introductory Courses Reg. $300 Now $250
A message from "Jon Melendrez"
I now have available the most recent "MIAMI STYLE SALSA" step patterns on my website. And a few extra goodies,too.
Many of my students have requested this. So here it is.
Click on Dance Downloads $2.99
CHECK IT OUT!!!
DVD's
Exclusive Offers
Shoes & Costumes
Gift Certificate
5 $30 Introductory Courses Reg. $150 Now $125
10 $30 Introductory Courses Reg. $300 Now $250
Btw. Please call me, so we can set up your next lesson.
Majestic Dance Sport Aug 20
Local Latin & Ballroom Dance Competition
Call for Details 954-685-6791
YOUTUBE
DANCE HEAT USA JANUARY 6, 2008
Presented by Jerry Hill and Brian Smith
at the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center (Directions to Hotel)
Featuring American and International PRO-AM and AMATEUR Competitors.
Will will have many awards:
Top Teacher Award
Top Student Award
Top Studio Award
Top Exhibition Award
Championships
To enter Dance Heat USA,:
- call Jon Melendrez @ 954-685-6791
- email us @ latinastaire@comcast.net
- by mail: Melendrez Dance Studios.com @ Dance Sport USA, 125 Avenue L Delray
Beach, Fl 33483
- All payments should be made out to JON MELENDREZ.
All entries and payments must be received by December 20, 2007.
Dance Heat USA
Saturday January 6, 2008
Schedule:
9:00 - 10:00 Competitors Practice Session
10:00 - 5:30
Session I Smooth and Standard Solo Exhibitions
Freestyles and Dance Championships
12:30 General Dancing and Lunch Buffet
Session II Rhythm and Latin Solo Exhibitions
Freestyles and Dance Championships
6:30 - 7:30 Cocktail and Hors d'oeurvres Hour located just outside the Ballroom
7:30 - 11:00 Formal Dance
Awards Ceremony
Professional Show
Dance Heat USA Entry Form and Admission prices
@ Melendrez Dance Studios.com
Holiday Gift Certificates
Holiday Gift Certificates are perfect gifts for everyone & every holiday! Our referral program offers 2 free private lessons when your "Friends/Family" continue pass the $30 "Intro.Course"!!!! Yippie!!
Closed for the Holidays
Best wishes to everyone!
We will be closed from December 12 to January 2 2008 !
Closed for the Holidays
Best wishes to everyone!
We will be closed from December 12 to January 2 2008 !
This Friday we're going out..
1.)From 8 pm to 10 pm at the studio. $10 per person. Come practice your Salsa & Tango.
2.)December 8th ( A different Location) Holiday Season For All Student Special!
Thank you all for participating! You make it Special!
Discounted lessons and Holiday Wishes to all those who schedule on that day! Location is;" Virtuous Production Dance Center" 2880 N. Federal Hwy Boca Raton (Easy to find location) South 1 or 2 miles on Fed. Hwy on the left from Avenue L.
3.) DANCE HEAT USA january 6, 2008
Entries are still available. Right Now !
Last chance for Discounted Lessons this Saturday! Dance Party Tonight!!
1.)December 8th ( A different Location) Holiday Season For All Student Special!
Thank you all for participating! You make it Special!
Discounted lessons and Holiday Wishes to all those who schedule on that day! Location is;" Virtuous Production Dance Center" 2880 N. Federal Hwy Boca Raton (Easy to find location) South 1 or 2 miles on Fed. Hwy on the left from Avenue L.
2.)From 8 pm to 10 pm at the studio. $10 per person. Come practice your Salsa & Tango.
3.) DANCE HEAT USA january 6, 2008
Entries are still available. Right Now !
10 days til the Latin Dance Workshop
Latin Dance Workshop
Beginning February 7th 8pm – 9pm
Thursdays
Virtuous Productions Dance Centre
2880 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton
6 week workshop
Salsa, Bachata, Cha cha, Merengue
All group classes are $90 for a 6-pack punch card. You can use the card for any group class that is open except Zumba.
1 mile south of our current location. On the East side of Fed. Hwy.
In "Plum Plaza"
Call 954-685-6791 for more info
10 days til the Latin Dance Workshop
Latin Dance Workshop
Beginning February 7th 8pm – 9pm
Thursdays
Virtuous Productions Dance Centre
2880 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton
6 week workshop
Salsa, Bachata, Cha cha, Merengue
All group classes are $90 for a 6-pack punch card. You can use the card for any group class that is open except Zumba.
1 mile south of our current location. On the East side of Fed. Hwy.
In "Plum Plaza"
Call 954-685-6791 for more info
Tomorrow Night -Latin Dance Workshop Feb 7 2008
Latin Dance Workshop Beginning February 7th 8pm – 9pm Thursdays Virtuous Productions Dance Centre 2880 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton 6 week workshop Salsa, Bachata, Cha cha, Merengue All group classes are $90 for a 6-pack punch card. You can use the card for any group class that is open except Zumba. 1 mile south of our current location. On the East side of Fed. Hwy. In "Plum Plaza" Call 954-685-6791 for more info
BEGINNING FEB 21, 2008
LATIN NIGHTS!
Something “NEW” in Boca
MDS Certified
Dance Gear , DVD’s and more..
WORKSHOP 8 PM TO 9 PM (punch cards)
Thursday NIGHTS 9 PM TO 12 AM
LATIN MUSIC
OPEN DANCING
BOUTIQUE STYLE BALLROOM
LATIN CUISINE & BARTENDER
LIMITED ADMISSION
V.I.P. DANCE HOST PACKAGES
AVAILABLE
The “LIFESTYLE” OF
LATIN & BALLROOM DANCING
EVERY THURSDAY FROM 9 PM TO 12 AM
Call for Membership appointments OR
Pre-paid admissions
561-750-6700
2880 N. Federal Hwy
Boca Ration, Fl 33431
$15 PER PERSON & LIMITED ADMISSION
Nightclub boutique style dance venue!
All Latin Music ! A place to dance all your favorite moves! all night long ! You can’t get this anywhere else.
Be in the company of fun people and great dancing!
If you’re not registered, you’re not coming!
“Dance With a Pro.” memberships available but Limited to only 6 invitations.
What: LATIN NIGHT
When: Beginning February 21
Where: 2880 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton 33431
Time: 8 pm workshop 9 pm - 12 am
Other: $15 per person
Workshop $17 per person or
Punch card 6 pack for ninety
Dress to impress
More questions ? call 561-750-6700
Today February 14
It's starting to happening!
Tonight, 8 pm Melendrez Latin Bootcamp
9pm So you don't have Valentine Latin Dance Party
*********Flash News*********
"Virtuous Nites"- Thursday Night is Latin Night. Beginning Feb. 21st 9 pm -Midnight
Denise Lazo presents The 2008 Majestic DanceSport Sunday, April 20 2008 Delray Beach
Studio#561-750-6700
Private Lessons for $40 March 30 Sunday 'only'
EVENT: 1 day only, Sunday March 30th,2008
LOCATION: Virtuous Productions Dance Centre 2880 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton FL
Private lessons with Jon Melendrez
All lessons 50 minutes
TIME:Lessons times begin at 11:00 am until (last lesson taken at) 4:00 pm
COST: $40 NO CREDIT CARDS Please
R.S.V.P.- A.S.A.P.
954-296-0298
Melendrez Latin Dance Bootcamp Salsa/Cha cha this Thursday!
Thursday April 10th 8 pm to 9 pm "Jon Melendrez" Host's another Latin Dance Bootcamp. Salsa & Cha Cha series LEVEL 2.
Level 2 steps & simple techniques to improve your dance skills that evening.
Location: 2880 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton 33431
$17 at the door or 6-pack punch card for $90
Questions? Call 561-750-6700
National Dance Teachers of America: Hires Melendrez for "Hustle"workshop
National Dance Teachers of America hires "Jon Melendrez" to instruct a Hustle workshop; open to the public. May 18, 2008 at Star Ballroom 2309 E. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, fl 33062
Questions ? 954-782-7760
SALSA-ROBIX DANCE FITNESS starts next Tuesday!!
Dance, Listen & Excercise to Great Latin Music
10 % Dance Instruction 90% Dance Fitness
The beginning of class you will learn basic footwork to popular latin dances. The arobic part of class will be based around that footwork and non-stop latin movement and combinations designed to raise your heart beat & excitement level. Bring a towel & water!
What: Salsa-robix
When: Tuesdays
Where: Virtuous Productions Dance Center
Boca Raton, Fl 33431
561-750-6700
Time: 9:30 am
Price: $17 door or $90 6 pack punch card
SALSA-ROBIX DANCE FITNESS !
The beginning of class you will learn basic footwork to popular latin dances. The arobic part of class will be based around that footwork and non-stop latin movement and combinations designed to raise your heart beat & excitement level. Bring a towel & water!
What: Salsa-robix
When: Tuesdays
Where: Virtuous Productions Dance Center
Boca Raton, Fl 33431
561-750-6700
Time: 9:30 am
Price: $17 door or $90 6 pack punch card
Beginner to Intermediate Salsa Workshop
This Thursday May 15th
8 pm to 9 pm Salsa Workshop with "Jon Melendrez"
Beginner to Intermediate Level
Steps & Simple Techniques to Improve Your Dance Skills That Evening.
for more info about the class, call 954 685 6791
Call and reserve your space, now!
Location: 2880 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton 33431
$17 at the door or 6-pack punch card for $90
Questions? Call 561-750-6700
Stay Tuned for Upcoming Events!!!
Beginning May 29: Every thursday, start the night getting your steps
right with host of the evening, Jon Melendrez, in his latin dance class at
7pm; followed by “Virtuous Nites” Salsa/Hustle night with D.J. Greg T.
from 8pm-midnight. Enjoy a quaint dance boutique atmosphere with
catered latin style finger foods. $15 at the door.
Dance Workshop - Saturday, May 31
Mark your calendar for our next workshop. Sign in at 12:00pm, classes
start at 12:30pm and continue until 5:30pm. Workshop includes Tap,
Jazz, Ballroom/Smooth & Rhythm, Hip-Hop & Argentine Tango. Ages 7-
adult welcome. Cost: $25/person or sign-up w/ a friend, $20 each.
Purchase your workshop tickets in advance at
www.virtuousproductions.com or call 561-750-6700 (tickets $40/person
at the door).
Theatrical Dance Camp - Begins 1st summer session June 2
If you haven’t picked up your camp brochure be sure to stop in soon.
We will also email it to you or your friends if you request. Carbonell
award winner, Ron Hutchins will be directing the camp and is excited
about training each child to their fullest potential. Ages 7-14. Contact us
for more information.
Latest Photos
1.Dance workshop
2.salsa/hustle DJ Greg T
3.Master Zumba Class
4.Jon Melendrez - Host
for Salsa/Hustle night
“Virtuous Nites” - Thursday is Salsa/Hustle Night!
Quick look
MAY 18 Zumba Master Class / cancer fundraiser
MAY 29 “Virtuous Nites” Salsa/Hustle Night open
MAY 31 Dance workshop
JUNE 2 Begins first week of Summer Camp
STAY TUNED
virtuousproductions 2880 N. Federal Hwy. Boca Raton, Fl. 33431 2008
Salsa/Hustle Night - This Thurday
"Virtuous Nites" - Thursday is Salsa/Hustle Night!
Beginning May 29: Every thursday, start the night getting you steps right with host of the evening, Jon Melendrez, in his latin dance class at 7PM; followed by "Virtuous Nites" Salsa/Hustle night with D.J. Greg T. from 8PM - midnight. Enjoy a quaint dance boutique atmosphere. $10 at the door
Virtuous Productions, Inc.
2880 N. Federal Hwy.
Boca Raton, Fl. 33431
Studio 561-750-6700
Fax 561-750-6796
THIS IS WHAT IS GOING ON!
This is it!
Private Lessons (till July 4)
2 - 50 Min.Private Lessons $80
Limited Time Offer * Lessons must be taken consecutively * Between the hrs. of 12:00 pm -4 pm * Mon - Fri
Salsa Instructional DVDs (Miami Style Salsa I & II )
*Reg. $60
*Till July 31 $50
*$40 with a Private Lesson
Website Downloads
$2.99
THIS THURSDAY NIGHT
7:00 BEGINNER SALSA $10 PER PERSON
8:00 SALSA/HUSTLE MUSIC & DANCING
LOCATION:
Virtuous Productions Dance Center
2880 N. Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Fl 33431
561-750-6700
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