This blog is my place to share everything that I love, everything that I am passionate about. That includes kicking fibromyalgia's butt every day, fitness, natural cures, dancing (especially Salsa), Girl Scouts (yeah, I said it!), hiking, biking, moving, healing, health, special events, inspiration, dance, fun topics, serious topics, requested topics, wellness, Zumba, and the list goes on. And I share all this with Love.
Take Care and God Bless
Love,
Tonya
www.TonyaOutlaw.com
I had such a great time at my retirement celebration at DAP Drink and Paint in Fayetteville with the wonderful and talented painter, Shajana Evans, that I had to do it again.
We had a great time with paint, wine, laughs and great company. Be on the lookout for our next event! We started with a Ladies Night. Maybe Couples Night? Or a Family Paint Party?
Check out the progression of my flower. Shajana is amazing instructor, because I can barely draw stick people! :)
10 solid hours of Salsa training with two of the best Salsa dancers in the industry! Come step up your game, improve your technique (Giana has totally overhauled my turns and I love her to pieces for that), learn some of Nery's SMOOTH moves and have a GREAT time.
$125 will get you two nights of social dancing, performances and best of all, 10 AMAZING hours of training with one of Salsa's favorite, most talented couples! But don't wait because the prices are going up soon!
God Bless and Take Care
Love,
Tonya
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So, I have decided to put together a collection of my FAVORITE videos of the wonderful women who have helped me grow into the dancer I am today and who will hopefully be able to continue to help me grow.
I love you ladies!
So here they are in the order that I met and or received training from them:
1. Ana Masacote - Ana is such a graceful, smooth dancer. Her body movement is to die for. I can't wait to go to the Masacote Salsa Retreat in August to train with her again. This is such a special, unique, beautiful routine. I love to watch it.
2. Edie the Salsa Freak - Edie's story is so inspirational. She is living proof that the sky is the limit no matter how old you are. It is never too late to start. Edie is fiery and strong. I love you, Edie! BTW, it was very hard for me to pick which video I wanted, but the musicality in this one spoke to me. I wanted to be Edie while I watched this. :) And of course, how could I not use a Black Belt Salsa video?
3. Griselle Ponce Mosquea - Griselle, Griselle, Griselle. Her style moves me. When I think of Ladies Styling, I think of Griselle. I have traveled to so many cities just to take a workshop or class with her! This routine is what I consider her signature routine. She made me love Cha cha cha. When I think of Griselle, I think of this:
4. Giana Montoya - I love Giana's technique. I love her body expression. I love how she took my basic right turn and FIXED it! I just love Giana! And I am proud and happy to say she will be coming to my dance studio, Baile con Sazon, 19-20 July 2014 to teach a 10 hour Salsa bootcamp with her honey, Nery. :) I hope to see you all there!
This is the routine that made me fall in love with Giana, especially at 1:05:
5. Isabel Frieberger - This lady is powerful, technical hotness! Originally part of the Cobo Brothers, she has always stood out. She doesn't just take a step. It is like every step she takes is placed with precision. And just gorgeous! This first routine is what I consider Isabel's signature. I'm having trouble embedding the video, so click on the link:
This second one is one that I found where she is just social dancing but... Well, just watch it:
So there you have it. The ladies who have taught me so much and to whom (who? grammar alert) I am so grateful for how far I've come and I am counting on you all to continue to help me in my growth as a dancer.
Thank you Ana, Edie, Griselle, Giana and Isabel and know that you are making a difference and touching lives through your joy and wonderful spirits and love of this art. Keep chasing your dreams whatever they may be.
God Bless and Take Care Love, Tonya
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I am one proud Salsa Mama. Loretta, Seymore and my wonderful son Rico did a fabulous job! I love you guys!
Visit www.baileconsazon.co to find out more about our classes, joining the Baile con Sazon Student Dance Team, choreography, performances or just to say hi!
So, I kept hearing about 100 Happy Days and seeing #100HappyDays and I had no idea what it was. So like everyone else that I know, I went to the go-to source of information: Google. :)
How can we be happy for 100 Days? This is what they tell us:
"How? Plain simple!
every day submit a picture of what made you happy!
It can be anything from a meet-up with a friend to a very tasty cake in the nearby coffee place, from a feeling of being at home after a hard day to a favor you didto a stranger.
#100happyday challenge is for you - not for anyone else.
It is not a happiness competition or a showing off contest. If you try to please / make others jealous via your pictures - you lose without even starting. Same goes for cheating."
"The best way to stick to a workout routine is to make it just that — part of your schedule. On weekdays, knowing you've got to fit in exercise before work or during your lunch hour is the key to seeing results and feeling healthy, even if you only have a few minutes on some days."
If you decide you do want to work out on the weekend, come and visit us at Love 2 Dance Fitness. We have Zumba on Saturdays with the Outlaw Posse and Monica, AKA the Energizer Bunny. We'd love to work out with you!
Baile con Sazon had a wonderful time with our Triangle Salsa Meetup family! We can't wait til the next one. DJ Salsa Mike was on point as usual. Correai, thanks for the Salsa save. Jennifer, happy birthday! Salsa is the best way to celebrate! DJ Dola, BcS will have to take a road trip up to your event. We look forward to it. Summer, I always love watching you dance. You're beautiful and full of joy.
All in all, this evening was truly a Dancer's Delight.
