I
attended Vida Latina for casual classes in
Feb. 07 and within a short time I was hooked
and took membership.
The benefits have been amazing, physically
and emotionally. About 3years ago I could
hardly walk because my pelvis was twisted,
this caused a lot of problems for my spine
and neck. I have been under chiropractic care
but my physical ability has improved since
I have started Dancing at Vida Latina, I am
learning to use the core muscles that surround
my pelvis area which is strengthening them,
I still have chiropractic care but only minimal.
I have become more balanced and am the happiest
I have been in my life, I am more focused
as well which has helped me to loose weight.
I can’t explain it but to say Dancing
has made me come alive.
All the instructors are very supportive and
patient, I can’t tell you how many times
I have heard them say the same things over
and over again while I fumbled through learning
the steps, they are always happy to help,
and have created a very safe environment to
learn in.
The Salsa Practica’s (fortnightly social
dancing at the studio) and social dancing
at other venues on Friday nights have been
amazing and fun, to be able to put together
the moves that you learn in the studio out
in a social environment is where you really
start to improve. I put my hand up to perform
in the 2nd Annual “Latin Dance Extravaganza”
in both Salsa and Zouk. The performance classes
have been both fun and challenging as I worked
to learn choreographed moves, I felt that
I was struggling a little and the instructors
went out of their way to have extra classes
with me so that I would feel comfortable on
the night. The performance was so much fun,
once I was on the stage and the music started
all the nerves disappeared and I had the time
of my life. I have gained more than becoming
a student or a customer I have become friends,
with Vida Latina. So if you’re thinking
of a new activity and Salsa dancing is something
that you have thought “wow I would like
to do that but I don’t think I can,”
Don’t think any more just come over
and take a class it could be a life changing
experience.
Thank you Lenny Mio and all the staff at Vida
Latina you’re all awesome!
Sonja
Rac
Dear
Lenny & Mio
I
would like to express my appreciation to you
both for your excellence in Latin dance instruction,
and your innovative Dance Gym concept for
teaching Latin dancing.
I
joined Vida Latina Dance Gym some six months
ago to learn social Latin dancing and increase
my level of fitness, having recommenced playing
competitive hockey after an absence of a few
decades!
Having
taken advantage of Vida Latina’s membership
benefits, allowing unlimited attendance to
Latin dancing and Salsacise classes five nights
a week, regular attendance has resulted in
not only a significant improvement in my level
of fitness, but also my on-field agility and
flexibility during my weekly hockey games.
I
have found Vida Latina Dance Gym to be a very
friendly and invigorating experience providing
me whole-of-life benefits.
Congratulations
and thank you.
Yours
sincerely,
Clyde Riches
Hi
Lenny and Mio
I
would just like to let you know how impressed
I am with your dance school and all of the
instructors. I particularly enjoy the attention
to detail shown in teaching correct leading
and hand positioning, all things that I can
appreciate will make the more technical moves
easier, especially when done at speed. I need
all the help i can get with this and i wont
even mention my lack of timing which needs
serious work! :). I really enjoy the social
aspect of the classes and your drive to find
"party venues" is very much appreciated.
see you on Saturday! Thanks
Zig
Dr.
Brian W. Ziegelaar PhD.
On
June 18th 2005 i seen salsa dancing for the
first time at a social party at vida latina
studio. From that moment i began classes.
Lenny and Mio right from the start made me
feel very welcome and invited me into their
studio, social parties, lives and their hearts
and soon i very much felt a part of the large
family that they create with their members
that attend vida latina. Lenny and Mio presented
me with an amazing oppurtunity and invited
me to be a part of the vida latina troop.
What followed was a number of classes, training
sessions, salsa parties and social dancing
to the small hours of the morning (in some
cases nearly sun rise.) Plenty of coffee's,
dinner's and endless laugh's. I have witnessed
Lenny and Mio put their heart and souls into
their studio and every dancer that is a part
of vida latina. As part of the vida latina
troop i watched in awe as Lenny and Mio helped
teach each member of the troop over come their
individual challenge's and continued to find
new ways to explain how to improve our dancing
which is a true testament of their ability
to teach. The result was an awesome performance
on the 29th January 2006 at the sydney salsa
congress. That weekend has left me with life
time memories and friends
To
Lenny and Mio there are no words kind enough
to thank you for everything you have done
for me and giving me. From the bottom of my
heart i sincerly thank you
Your friend,
Lindsey
Forrester
After
doing an 8 week salsa class at another dance
studio, I was left bored and unsatisfied with
what I had, and had not learnt. I had no confidence
in my dance ability and was ready to give
up on the whole Latin dance thing.
Then I came across Lenny and Mio's Vida Latina
Dance Studio at Milton...
At first the appeal was only that I could
go to as many classes as I wanted, (every
day if I wished) instead of 1 hour once a
week at the other place.
But of course after starting at Vida Latina
I realised that Lenny and Mio also had created
an atmosphere where everyone is treated like
you're a part of the family. Their style of
teaching is one of fun and attention to detail.
I learnt in one week at Vida Latina what would
have taken me 8 weeks at my last place.
In 8 weeks I went from having no confidence
and very limited ability, to being able to
perform in front of a crowd in public.
This is truly a testament to not only Lenny
and Mio's teaching ability, but their ability
to create an fun environment in which to learn.
To Lenny and Mio, Thank you..
Colin
Crane
Hi
Leni and Mio.
You guys are
the best! Your teaching technique is perfect
for those of us who don't have natural rhythm
- or at least don't think we do. You have
the great ability to adjust your teaching
to the many different experience levels (or
lack there of...) of dancers that take your
classes. This means everyone feels really
good about their dancing, which undoubtedly
contributes to the fun atmosphere at your
classes and parties. Thanks for all your guidance.
I am loving it!
Iris
Depaz
"
I LOVE TO GO TO AS MANY LESSONS AS POSSIBLE
BECAUSE THE ATMOSPHERE IS GREAT. LENI AND
MIO MAKE IT REALLY FUN AND ARE GREAT TEACHERS."
Kymba
Hrestak
"I
like your dance studio and the way you teach
because you make me feel better about myself
and my ability to dance. The encouragement
you give and the way you take the time to
help everyone is motivating and gives me more
confidence to know I can do it."
Martina
Heisel
“Your
attitudes and attention to detail makes it
very welcoming for beginners like me (I'm
told this is difficult to find in a lot of
dance classes). I don't think I would have
liked my first day as much if it weren't for
the atmosphere you created, what I picked
up I really enjoyed and can see how much more
I will love it later on. Thanks again, and
I look forward to next class.”
Aaron
Cunningham
