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Chris Bailey is an accomplished dancer, having won 4 World Championships in the UCWDC (United Country-Western Dance Council) professional ranks,
while working his way up to the Masters level with his former partner. He currently competes with his wife, Emily, in the Masters Showcase Division of the UCWDC.
Chris' teaching mainly focuses on West Coast Swing and the Country-Western full program dances (Two Step, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Polka,
Triple Two Step, and Nightclub Two Step). He also occasionially teaches Salsa and Hustle. Interesting trivia: Chris had a cameo role in the movie Love 'n' Dancing.
Email Chris Bailey Video - Chris explaining "Swing Beat" Video - Chris explains finer points of connection |
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Emily Bailey comes to us from a background of ballet, jazz, and pointe. She currently teaches a variety of private and group lessons in these forms for
various age groups. She competed in the UCWDC (United Country-Western Dance Council) in several levels with her former partner. She now competes
with her husband, Chris, in the Masters Showcase Division of the UCWDC. Interesting trivia: Emily had a cameo role in the movie Love 'n' Dancing.
Email Emily Bailey Video - Chris and Emily demonstrate technique |
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Curt & Wendy Johnson are both certified ballroom dance instructors (Arthur Murray-based) and have been teaching together for over 35 years. Originally from Minneapolis, MN,
they moved to Birmingham twelve years ago and quickly found a niche tor teaching social dancing in variety of community venues. Their classes are designed for
the "average person" who wants to learn to dance socially, and their humor and approachability in these classes create a wonderful environment within which to learn.
For more information about Curt & Wendy's classes and dances, visit www.CurtnWendy.com.
Video - Curt & Wendy demonstrating steps Video - Curt & Wendy on fundametals Video - Curt one on one Email Curt and Wendy Johnson |
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Lindsey Morrissette describes herself this way:
I began practicing yoga in college after a life of being disciplined in classical ballet. I first came to yoga with a fascination about
holistic healing and soon discovered the calming nature of yoga was exactly what was missing in my life.
Soon after I found my yoga practice I found my teacher, Akasha Ellis in 2008 and completed his RYT-200 hour training through Birmingham
Yoga in December 2009. I now have a profound respect for all the different types of yoga and how each one makes you feel internally as well
as physically. I thank my two wonderful teachers, Akasha Ellis and Laura Tyree who continue to share their wealth of wisdom with me.
You are my inspiration. My classes are based on Ashtanga Yoga poses and I like to add a Vinyasa Flow for variety and movement. I begin and
end every class with deep breathing to bring awareness to the self and focus on relaxing the mind. Come join me for a physical and
rejuvenating practice! "I believe what you experience on your mat carries into your everyday life. So be balanced in your practice, bring awareness to your breath and movement, connect with your inner light and let it guide you." Lindsey teaches at the Vestavia YMCA, Birmingham Yoga (inside 1st Avenue Rocks) and Bailey Dance and is available for private/group lessons. Email Lindsey Morrissette For more information about Lindsey Morrissette's classes and dances, visit www.iLoveYogaNews.blogspot.com. |
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Since 2009 Ashley Harris has taught high-energy fitness classes including: Zumba®, and BodyJam.
Current licenses: Zumba Basic Level I and II, Zumbatomic, Zumba Toning and Aqua Zumba. Ashley is
also Les Mills certified, CPR & First Aid certified by the American Red Cross, and a member of
IDEA Fitness. As a wife and mother of two lively boys, living life to the fullest is a must.
Ashley strives to teach, inspire, and help others reach their fitness goal in a non-intimidating,
fun, but high energy environment. Tired of running on that boring treadmill and not going
anywhere? Feel "uncoordinated?" Who cares!!! You'll have so much fun getting lost in the music
of Zumba you will forget that you are exercising! Ditch the Workout and Join The Party!!!
Email Ashley Harris or call: (205) 212-4697. |
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Rita Ciamaichela has been working as a fitness professional for 19 years and holds a wide variety of certifications,including:
Pilates Master Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, and Group Exercise Instructor. After many years as a Fitness Counselor, her
desire to specialize in core conditioning lead to becoming a Pilates Instructor. Rita will now be teaching here at Bailey Dance in
addition to the various locations in the Greystone and Inverness area.
"I am most fulfilled when I have the opportunity to help others to be the best they can be. The mind/body connection of Pilates exercises has brought improved health to so many of my clients. For this reason, I have dedicated much of my time to specializing in core conditioning and developing a unique format of Pilates using various equipment. Teaching Pilates has been one of the most rewarding areas of my life." Email Rita Ciamaichela or call: (205) 529-2642. For more information about Rita's classes and training schedule, visit www.IMPROVEFitnessWithRita.com |
