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Morning, Afternoon or Evening Classes . Flexible Schedule . All Ages & Abilities 8 - 80+. Male or Female . No Partner Necessary

Fitness with a Flair

If you love to dance and you are looking for a fitness program that is fun, challenging and energizing, look no further! Learn a variety of dance styles in one class for an amazing, complete body workout.JazzFunkLatinSwingLine Dance

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Offering four sessions per year beginning January, April, July and October.

About Frequently Asked QuestionsI have no dance background, will I be able to keep up in this class? Dance Moves is designed for those who love to dance and would like to keep fit. No dance background is necessary, absolute beginners are welcomed. We teach the steps like a dance class without the music. We start the session very simplified with more repetition so new people can learn the dances and keep up. Past participants and experienced dancers don't mind it simpler to begin with because they can get a good workout. They know that over the session the dances progress to being nice enough to perform even though we don't perform. The instructors are also willing to give some extra help for a few minutes before or after the class if you are having difficulty with a step. It has been proven in Dance Moves classes that you can learn coordination and rhythm. So YES, everyone can do these classes!What should I wear to class? Wear comfortable, cool fitness clothing with indoor non-marking runners. What should I bring?Bring a mat (yoga mat is fine) and a water bottle. You can also bring hand held weights starting about the 2nd week of class. If you tend to sweat a lot you might want to bring a small towel to the class. Dance Moves TriviaLinda has choreographed 700+ routines over the past 30 years.Michael Jackson is the most used artist for the songs. A "Step Touch" has been the most used dance step in the past 30 years. Dance Moves has offered over one hundred 7 - 10 week sessions over the past 30 years.Linda has done a wopping 240,000 abdominal crunches in 30 years of teaching Dance Moves classes! She has abs of STEEL!!!
Passion, dedication, talent and just plain hard work!That is how this very successful business, Dance Moves, came to be. Linda Tyler, with a passion for music and dance, started choreographing dances in her basement as a very little girl and charged her parents admission to come see her shows (an entrepreneur at age 6). The youngest of 5 children, Linda always wanted to take dance lessons but skating lessons were much closer to home so her parents let her take lessons to learn how to dance on skates. Being the daughter of 2 very musical parents who met singing in the Edmonton Opera, she was surrounded by music and the fine arts all her life. "When I hear music, I see dance in my head and my whole body wants to move to express the music," says Linda. So with the belief instilled by her parents that she could do anything she set her mind to, she was determined to make her body do what she saw in her head. Studying dancers such as Michael Jackson and videotaping herself over and over until it looked like what she wanted, Linda set to work teaching herself to dance. Linda was involved in music all her life including choirs, instrument ensembles and extensive musical training in piano, achieving her A.R.C.T. diploma at age 20. She also attained her B. Ed. and taught elementary school music incorporating movement and dance in the classroom and in Pys. Ed. for fitness through dance. Linda knew that dancing was an amazing way to workout. She started developing Dance Moves, a program that brought the love of dance to the general public and gave them a complete body workout while they were having fun, dancing. It was very much a hobby/volunteer job to begin with as the stay at home mom taught piano and choreographed dances (with very little formal dance training) for just a handful of people to enjoy. Word got out and it grew... and grew. Linda danced her way through 3 pregnancies still teaching 2 weeks before her 3rd child was born. When the youngest was 3 she became a single mom and the 3 kids and mom were a team that worked together to make Dance Moves work. After teaching a few years part time incorporating Dance Moves into the elementary school music and Phys. Ed. programs, Linda decided to take a leap and resign from teaching school to focus on Dance Moves. This is how it grew...Fall 2003 there were about 200 participantsFall 2004 Started up Gentle Dance Moves in the senior centres Fall 2005 there were about 350 participantsFall 2007 there were about 650 participants More than 300% growth in 4 years!!! Dance Moves was on a roll...In 2004, Linda Tyler was nominated for the YWCA Woman of Distinction for Athletics, Recreation & Fitness. Many letters were written and support shown by the participants which was a great honour to this inspiring entrepreneur's accomplishments. Dance Moves gives back to the community each Christmas with Feed the Food Bank Fundraisers at City Hall. For 13+ years participants have shared with family and friends what they love to do by dancing in the foyer of City Hall to benefit the Edmonton Food Bank, raising on average 485 kg of food and $720 per year (see more information and videos on the EVENTS page).Financially, Dance Moves helped to build a shelter for the kids in Nigeria that are abandoned and tortured by their families and communities because they are feared to be witch kids. For the past 11 years, Linda Tyler has put together a Dance Moves clothing line that is made available one time per year for purchase by the participants. Presently, Dance Moves runs out of approximately 15 different locations in Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park. There are approximately 35 classes per week, morning, afternoon, evening and weekend.Presently there are about 600 participants, all ages (8 - 80+), all abilities, male and female. Some have been coming as long as 29 years!Linda's view on Dance Moves as a career"Life is good and I have the best job in the world! I get to meet a lot of incredible people and have made many, many great friends over the years. I am able to help bring joy to people's lives and see their smiles while they experience the joy of dance. I can help people reach their goals and work through physical and emotional issues. I help people become more comfortable with their bodies and gain coordination. I help people become one with the music, feeling it from the inside out. I help people live longer, be stronger and look great!! Plus, I get to stay in shape and have an outlet for my creativity. My parents told me to follow my dreams and find my happiness. Dance Moves is 30 years strong and at 52, my dream has come true and I feel great!" Passion, dedication, talent and just plain hard work says it all! Dance Moves has stood the test of time for 30+ years!

Linda Tyler

EndorsementsI started Dance Moves one year ago and it has helped me lose 20 pounds. I may have more weight to lose but it has been a great start. Thank you to all the wonderful instructors and great friends that make it so much fun.Kim Gray Creighton I started going to Dance Moves 16 years ago and it is the best aerobic workout one can have. It is a total body workout, from core to pilates to aerobics. The instructors are awesome, I have so much fun in class and have made new friends among the participants. Dance Moves Rocks!Miriam CooperWell, I'm not a gym workout type, but I really need some exercise. I found Dance Moves 10 years ago and it's the dance movement that keeps me going. Way to go Linda!Teresa MuiThis is my first session of Dance Moves. I found out about it from a fax that came into my office. I absolutely love the class, it's fun, positive and a great work out!! I've also made some great friends :-) Trisha VergoI am 67 and have been doing a variety of aerobics for 37 years. Dance Moves is the perfect workout as the classes improve core strength, cardio and muscles. Nothing I have experienced compares. The classes are fun, great choreography, and participants get a great workout. I love Dance Moves!Bethel Barr (8 yr participant)I am just soooooooo excited about the dances this session! I love the music and I love the variety of dances we get to do. Im very excited to bust a move to Release again (I loved that song and dance) and also some of the new dances like Alejandro (very sexy) and Hey Soul Sister (very fun!). Plus, Eyes Like Yours is one my all-time Dance Moves favorites so Im thrilled to dance to it this session! Thank you so very much Linda for your amazing program and for sharing your love of dance and fitness with all of us! Thanks so much for everything you really are an inspiration I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to be part of the Dance Moves team! Jenny Samm (Instructor 12 years)I wish I would have known about Dance Moves years before I joined! Ive been a happy participant for 4 years now and just love it!Holly Hebert BeckWonderful program! Ive been enjoying it for many years. Great instructors and flexible class times and locations. A lot of fun!Valerie LeighGreat way to keep the brain and body active.Chris Bowie
Events
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Highlights of our 14th Annual Food Bank Classic Fundraiser

Congratulations to Lucille Meikle who won a FREE Dance Move session as the grand prize for the evening!

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Participants are encouraged to bring food items for the Edmonton Food Bank as they perform for friends and family. Each year we average 485 kg of food and $720 of charity toward feeding Edmonton's hungry. As you can see, everyone has a BLAST!
Dance MovesAnniversary!2011 marked a signature year for Dance Moves. Linda and her team celebrated "30 Years Strong." Throughout the evening, Dance Moves dancers and invited guests were encouraged to "dance the night away" in celebration! Congratulations on 30 years of dedication, skill and inspiration Linda!

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Instructors

Our Instructors
Our instructors are AFLCA certified for fitness leadership and are skillful at adapting the moves and intensity of the workout to your own pace and ability.

Linda Tyler - Owner

Destiny Hamilton

Nichole Aytenfisu

Barb Anderson (Gentle)

Terry Wright

Juli-Ann Pike

Jenny Samm

Trish Vergo

Bailey Eidt

Lindsay Christianson

Barb Mickelson (Gentle)

Carol McDonald (Gentle)

We are always looking for new instructors. If dancing comes naturally to you and you love to teach, contact Linda. Let's explore the possibilities!

GDM Schedule

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Gentle Dance Moves Winter Schedule 2012

Please phone location of interest for pricing and to register or download form on bottom left and fax it to 780 434 6737.

WEST

Westend Seniors Activity Centre

9629 - 176 Street, Edmonton

Mon _ 2:30 pm

Thurs _ 11:30 am

Instructor: Barb Anderson

Call: 780 483 1209

ST ALBERT

St Albert Senior Citizens Club

7 Tache St, St Albert

Fri _ 11:00 am

Instructor: Carol McDonald

Call: 780 459 0433

NORTH

Northgate Lions Senior Citizens Recreation Centre

7524 139 Avenue NW, Edmonton

(Temporary Location

Londonderry Community League

14224 74 St, Edmonton)

Wed _ 12:30 pm

Instructor: Carol McDonald

Call: 780 496 7355

CENTRAL

General Hospital Edmonton Senior's Centre

11111 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton

Mon _ 5:15 pm

Instructor: Barb Mickelson

Call: 780 342 8627

SOUTH

Grey Nuns Hospital

3015 62 St NW, Edmonton

Tues _ 11:00 am

Instructor: Carol McDonald

Call: 780 735 7121

South East Edmonton Seniors Association

9350 - 82 St, Edmonton

Wed _ 9:30 am

Instructor: Barb Mickelson

Call: 780 468 1985

Starts: February 8, 2012

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Gentle Dance Moves Fall Schedule beginning September 12, 2011

Please phone location of interest for pricing and to register or download form on bottom left and fax it to 780 434 6737.

WEST

Westend Seniors Activity Centre

9629 - 176 Street, Edmonton

Mon _ 2:30 pm

Thurs _ 11:30 am

Instructor: Barb Anderson

Call: 780 483 1209

ST ALBERT

St Albert Senior Citizens Club

7 Tache St, St Albert

Fri _ 11:00 am

Instructor: Carol McDonald

Call: 780 459 0433

NORTH

Northgate Lions Senior Citizens Recreation Centre

7524 139 Avenue NW, Edmonton

(Temporary Location

Londonderry Community League

14224 74 St, Edmonton)

Wed _ 12:30 pm

Instructor: Carol McDonald

Call: 780 496 7355

CENTRAL

General Hospital Edmonton Senior's Centre

11111 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton

Mon _ 5:15 pm

Wed _ 11:00 am

Instructor: Barb Mickelson

Call: 780 342 8627

Knox-Metropolitan United Church

8307 109 Street NW, Edmonton

Tues _ 7:15 pm

Instructor: Barb Mickelson

Call: 780 434 4386

SOUTH

Grey Nuns Hospital

3015 62 St NW, Edmonton

Tues _ 11:00 am

Instructor: Carol McDonald

Call: 780 735 7121

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Gentle Dance Moves is for people who want lighter choreography and a lighter workout. This class is 1 hour in duration.
GDM WINTER SONG LISTWe Are Family - Sister SledgeI Do, I Do, I Do - ABBAFields of Gold - StingAin't We Got Fun - Renee OlsteadEyes Like Yours - ShakiraSwing With Me - Jessica SimpsonCaracol De La Habana I've Got The World On A String - Michael BubleI Don't Care - Vitamin String QuartetRoll On - The Little WilliesI've Got A Crush On You - Frank Sinatra & Barbara StreisandSilk From A Cocoon - Boko SusukiSpirit, Breath and Movement - Boko Susuki

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Schedule

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Dance Moves Fall Schedule 2011
WEST EDMONTONJewish Community Centre7200 - 156 St, EdmontonTues / Thurs _ 9:30 amInstructor: Linda TylerTues / Thurs _ 5:15 pmInstructor: Jenny SammMon / Wed _ 7:30 pmInstructor: Linda TylerSat _ 10:00 am *Instructor: Trisha VergoNORTH EDMONTONKilkenny Community League14910 - 72 St, EdmontonTues / Thurs _ 7:00 pmInstructor: Bailey EidtKensington Community League12130 134A Ave, EdmontonMon / Wed _ TBA pmInstructor: Christine LaughlinST ALBERTSt Albert United Church20 Green Grove Drive, St AlbertMon / Wed _ TBA amTues / Thurs _ 7:00 pmInstructor: Juli-Ann PikeMon _ 7:00 pm *Instructor: Trisha VergoSOUTH EDMONTONRidgewood Community League3705 Millwoods Rd East, EdmontonMon / Wed _ 7:30 pmTues / Thurs _ 7:00 pmInstructor: Destiny HamiltonFootnotes Dance Studio9708 - 45 Ave, EdmontonWed / Fri _ 9:15 amInstructor: Terry WrightTues / Thurs _ 9:15 amInstructor: Jami McLarenSat _ 10:15 am *Instructor: Terry WrightErmineskin Community League / Footnotes Dance Studio10709 - 32A Ave / 9708 - 45 AveMon / Wed _ 5:30 pmInstructor: Terry WrightDuggan Community League3728 - 106 St, EdmontonTues / Thurs _ 7:45 pmInstructor: Nichole AytenfisuSHERWOOD PARKGood News Church2 Primrose Blvd, Sherwood ParkTues / Thurs _ 7:45 pmInstructor: Jami McLaren* Additional 10X Pass and 5X Pass available. Pre-register or drop-in $15.EARLY BIRD pricing only until August 31, 2011. Register TODAY!

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Dance Moves Winter Schedule 2012
WEST EDMONTONJewish Community Centre7200 - 156 St, EdmontonTues / Thurs _ 9:30 amInstructor: Linda TylerTues / Thurs _ 5:15 pmInstructor: Jenny SammMon / Wed _ 7:30 pmInstructor: Linda TylerSat _ 10:00 am *Instructor: Trisha VergoNORTH EDMONTONKilkenny Community League14910 - 72 St, EdmontonTues / Thurs _ 7:00 pmInstructor: Bailey EidtKensington Community League12130 134A Ave, EdmontonMon / Wed _ TBA pmInstructor: Christine LaughlinST ALBERTSt Albert United Church20 Green Grove Drive, St AlbertMon / Wed _ TBA amTues / Thurs _ 7:00 pmInstructor: Juli-Ann PikeMon _ 7:00 pm *Instructor: Trisha VergoSOUTH EDMONTONRidgewood Community League3705 Millwoods Rd East, EdmontonMon / Wed _ 7:30 pmTues / Thurs _ 7:00 pmInstructor: Destiny HamiltonFootnotes Dance Studio9708 - 45 Ave, EdmontonWed / Fri _ 9:15 amInstructor: Terry WrightTues / Thurs _ 9:15 amInstructor: Jami McLarenSat _ 10:15 am *Instructor: Terry WrightErmineskin Community League / Footnotes Dance Studio10709 - 32A Ave / 9708 - 45 AveMon / Wed _ 5:30 pmInstructor: Terry WrightDuggan Community League3728 - 106 St, EdmontonTues / Thurs _ 7:45 pmInstructor: Nichole AytenfisuSHERWOOD PARKGood News Church2 Primrose Blvd, Sherwood ParkTues / Thurs _ 7:45 pmInstructor: Jami McLaren* Additional 10X Pass and 5X Pass available. Pre-register or drop-in $15.EARLY BIRD pricing only until August 31, 2011. Register TODAY!

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Dance Moves is for people who want a robust choreography and workout. This class is 1 hour 15 minutes in duration.

FALL

WINTER

Registration

Online Registration

SPECIALS

$5.00 credit next session when you bring a friend.

$5.00 off each family member for families.

$5.00 off under 18 or over 65.

Contact the office for promo codes.
EARLY BIRD pricing for Fall Sessions until September 30, 2011. Classes fill up quickly - register TODAY! Ask about our FREE BONUS CLASSES.

Summer 10X Pass

Use at Jewish Community Centre, Crestwood Community League, Kilkenny Community League, Ridgewood Community League or Footnotes Dance Studio.

$105

Summer 5X Pass

Use at Jewish Community Centre, Crestwood Community League, Kilkenny Community League, Ridgewood Community League or Footnotes Dance Studio.

$65

Jewish Community Centre

October 8 to December 10, 2011 7200 - 156 St, Edmonton

$180

10X Pass (Jewish Community Centre)

Sat 10:00 am, October 8 to December 10, 2011 7200 - 156 St, Edmonton

$100

5X Pass (Jewish Community Centre)

Sat 10:00 am, October 8 to December 10, 2011 7200 - 156 St, Edmonton

$60

Kilkenny Community League

Tues / Thurs _ 7:00 pm Kilkenny Community League 14910 - 72 St, Edmonton

$180

Kensington Community League

Mon / Wed _ TBA pm Kensington Community League 12130 134A Ave, Edmonton

$180

St Albert United Church

St Albert United Church 20 Green Grove Drive, St Albert

$180

10X Pass (St Albert United)

Mon 7:00 pm St Albert United Church 20 Green Grove Drive, St Albert

$100

5X Pass (St Albert United)

Mon 7:00 pm St Albert United Church 20 Green Grove Drive, St Albert

$60

Ridgewood Community League

Ridgewood Community League 3705 Millwoods Rd East, Edmonton

$180

Footnotes Dance Studio

Footnotes Dance Studio 9708 - 45 Ave, Edmonton

$180

10X Pass (Footnotes)

Sat 10:15 am Footnotes Dance Studio 9708 - 45 Ave, Edmonton

$100

5X Pass (Footnotes)

Sat 10:15 am Footnotes Dance Studio 9708 - 45 Ave, Edmonton

$60

Ermineskin - Footnotes

Mon / Wed _ 5:30 pm Ermineskin Community League / Footnotes Dance Studio 10709 - 32A Ave / 9708 - 45 Ave, Edmonton

$180

Duggan Community League

Tues / Thurs _ 7:45 pm Duggan Community League 3728 - 106 St, Edmonton

$180

Good News Church

Tues / Thurs _ 7:45 pm Good News Church 2 Primrose Blvd, Sherwood Park

$180

Winter Session

$0

Spring Session

$0

Fall GDM

$0

Winter GDM

$0

Spring GDM

$0

Summer GDM

$0

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Dance Moves

447 Reeves Crest

Edmonton AB

T6R 2A3

Tel: 780 434 4FUN (4386)

Fax: 780 434 6737

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