Time Flies!

Well that’s another birthday come and gone and this time it’s a biggy! Well I have been absolutely spoiled rotten and I’m utterly overwhelmed by the kindness of my DYBO family. Such warm and fuzzy sentiments and wonderful birthdays gifts and treats, I’m a lucky girl. I have spent the majority of my life (I started teaching at 17 years old) working in the dance, health and fitness world and many of you have been with me for much of that time – this amazing achievement is for us all to share because without you there would be no DYBO family. Thank you and I pray that we continue together for many, many years to come.

We have much to look forward to before this year ends and on in to 2016!

Power Step Combo was fantastic last week, I loved getting back to teaching original step routines – simple and effective, but with fab music and a fun group, time flies too. Only two more classes (Friday 4^th & 11^th December – book in advance to guarantee your step)

We have our Broadway to Hollywood class on the 15^th December. All early bird payments must be in today (30th November) before the class fee rises.

Our DYBO Christmas Nosh Up is on the 18^th December, 8pm at Zizzi’s in Farnham (Castle Street).

We have lots of new routines, music and class content right up to the last class of the year and there is sufficient interest to run all three classes on Monday 21^st December, our Christmas Cracker Workout (an annual tradition) will close the 2015 year of classes on Tuesday 22^nd December 7-8pm.

The full Class timetable of classes and one to one services resume on Monday 4^th January 2016.

Remember, I look forward to hearing your requests for New Year classes. I have lots of requests for our ever popular Ski Fit (incorporating the thigh firming slides) classes. It’s great fun and effective training for ski fitness and for general fitness and body conditioning. Adele says that after the Ski Fit season it’s the firmest her thighs ever feel.

INDEPENDANCE

‘Independence’ with Jo Parry-Ali. Early Bird discount ends on 31^st December. Places are filling fast with non DYBO members so book quickly either at class or via our website

‘Shake, shimmy and glide your way into 2016, as we take you on a dance journey to remember!

Following rave reviews for our first event, we are delighted to announce our guest presenter for this event, is the always popular, international presenter Jo Parry-Ali. Jo is renowned for her positive personality and fun and effective classes.

Together, Helen Carpenter-Waters and Jo will share with you their passion for creating and teaching unique, special, and dynamic master classes. You will learn fabulous choreography using a range of dance styles and banging’ tunes. Their energy and sense of fun is infectious, so there will be lots of giggles throughout the day!

Both Jo and Helen are renowned for their teaching skills, so this event is suitable for everyone; instructors/dancers looking for lots of inspiration and participants that simply love to dance!

This event makes the perfect Christmas Present!

‘Street Dance’ with Jo

‘Commercial Pop Dance’ with Helen

‘Lyrical Jazz’ with Jo

‘Contemporary Stretch’ with Helen

What to bring – please bring a light lunch, drinks and snacks, plus warm clothes to wear during the break and after class. Complimentary biscuits, tea and coffee will be provided.

Please register 10 minutes before the first class.

Tickets – Save £10 when you book before 30 Dec 2015 and pay only £27. Normal price, £37.

BOOK HERE – https://dybo.co.uk/

What better way to spend a cold winter’s day, than getting hot on the dance floor! So book today, places are limited.

INDEPENDANCE celebrates the creativity of independent dance classes and is brought to you by DYBO Academy

Mint Choccies

Here’s a little xmas treat that is low in sugar (compared to other treats) and makes great home made Christmas gifts.

• 1-1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (reserve 1-2 tbsp on the side as garnish)
• 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch sea salt
• 2 drops peppermint extract, or more depending on your taste
• 12 ounces (350 grams) high quality dark chocolate
• Small cupcake cases

Instructions

1   Add the shredded coconut, coconut oil, vanilla and sea salt to a food processor and allow it to run for several minutes until the coconut is smooth.

2  Stir in the peppermint extract one drop at a time until it’s as minty as you like.

3  In a bain marie or the microwave, gently melt the chocolate. Place a spoonful of melted chocolate into the wrapper, smoothing it out with the back of the spoon to create sides and a bottom. Refrigerate until hardened.

4  Then, scoop a small amount of the filling into the cup and flatten until it covers the bottom. One batch of the coconut butter filling should make 10-12 portions.

5  Place another spoonful of melted chocolate on top and smooth out. Refrigerate to harden.

6  Store in the refrigerator for best results. May also be kept frozen!

Enjoy x

Thanks again to all of you made my ‘special’ birthday, extra special and a big shout out to Jan Bonny and Adele who also had special birthdays too, together we add up to 160 years! That’s a whole lot of dancing that’s been done over that time!

Have a fab week.

Love ya,

Helen x