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Have Fun, Get Fit, Dance!

Looking for a new way to get your body moving while having a great time? Join us this weekend!

On Saturday, January 7 at noon Brooke Mallon introduces Nia, a dynamic blend of dance arts (Jazz dance), martial arts (Tai Chi), and healing arts (Yoga). Brooke teaches Nia at Body and Mind Fitness in Ferndale.

At 3pm Valencia Hamilton, also from Mind and Body Fitness, steps up the tempo with Zumba, the Latin-inspired, dance-fitness technique that incorporates Latin and International music and dance movements.

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On Sunday at noon Buford Gene Collins, also known as Mistalocks, gets couples dancing with Chicago Style Steppin'. Mistalocks is dedicated in particular to the promotion and propagation of Chicago "Steppin", a dance art form which incorporates both the culture and lifestyle of those on the "Steppin" scene, past and present, in Chicago and across the country. His studio is also in Ferndale.

At 1:30pm you can learn the latest Hustle from Cynthia Marbury. Cynthia has great experience as a Hustle instructor and I'm planning on joining in!

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Salsa heats up the stage at 3pm Sunday with Mambo Marci  Iwrey and her partner. Marci's shares her passion for the amazing music and dance of the Latino culture. Come ready to dance or just enjoy the show.

Get more info about Nia and Zumba at http://www.bandmfitness.com/default.html, check out Chicago Style Steppin' at http://mistalocks.com/ and learn more about Salsa and other Latin dance at mambomarci.com. All offer classes so you can start off the new year with new moves and have a great time, too.

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