It’s probably a bit of a leap to imagine everyone getting up and dancing right now. In case some motivation to shake your booty is needed, and I hope you’ll smile even if you don’t dance, check out this video.
Dancing’s a huge help for me in both temporarily escaping and placing these anxiety provoking times into perspective. The music gets me out of my head, away from the news, the cold and covid and reminds me of that joyful place inside, not visited very often in the past year. It lifts me out of myself into a solo celebration of being alive.
I just have fun. Fun, what a foreign concept these days! When I’m alone, I shut the door and have a dance date for one. It’s my own private party and I don’t have to plan or get dressed up or be concerned about who’s watching. Sometimes, when my husband requests an invitation, it leads to a slow dance (seriously!) And it’s all good exercise too.
Asking Alexa to play my favorite songs is motivating and there’s also the possibility of discovering some new music. Lately I’ve requested top songs from other countries just to hear what’s popular around the world.
The title of this feature is Dance Break but I’m not talking about break dancing. Unless you want to try it! There are so many different styles of dance. I’ll never be a ballerina or contemporary dancer or make a TikTok video but by myself it’s anything goes. My go-to favorite style is defined by just moving and leaving the judgement behind. Maybe you’ll break free too and experience the difference a few minutes of movement magic can make.
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More than toe tapping,
Jane
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WANT TO WATCH DANCING?
These videos may be just the ticket!
Philadelphia’s Ballet X
1923 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia
Dance 1
Dance 2
Wayne Ballet and Center for Dance Arts
335 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne
Dance
Philadanco
9 North Preston Street, Philadelphia
Dance 1
Dance 2
ContempraDance School
375 West Lancaster Avenue,
Strafford Shopping Center, Wayne
Dance
Philly Dance Fitness
1301 Locust Street, Philadelphia
Dance
Main Line Dance Company
243 Conestoga Road Wayne
Dance
First Position Dance Arts
19 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore
Dance
Main Line Dance Company
243 Conestoga Road, Wayne
Dance
Koresh
2002 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Dance
Alvin Alley
405 West 55th Street, New York
Dance
PA Ballet
323 North Broad Street, Philadelphia
Dance
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DANCE AWAY THE WINTER BLUES
Country Western Line Dancing
Tuesdays, starting March 16th
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Main Line School Night Virtual
Stay in shape and have fun while learning energetic line dances from country to pop music. All ages welcome. No partner or experience required. Instructor: Kathy Peoples, Katydid County Dance. 5 sessions $99.
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Outdoor Dance Party
Sunday, February 14th
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
Philly Dance Fitness – In person
Carpenter Green
17th and Carpenter Streets
Step up your fitness routine with high intensity interval training and dance routines. Bring water and face masks. $13. Reserve online.
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Beyonce “Dance For You”
Sunday, February 14th
12:00 PM
DivaDance Virtual
Great for all levels of dancers. Class starts with a quick community question to get to know you and then kicks off with a high energy warmup/stretch, followed by an all levels, low impact cardio dance routine with original, fierce choreography influenced by your favorite music videos and pop songs.
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Ballroom Valentine Romance Workshop
Saturday, February 13th
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Philly Dance Fitness Virtual
Connect with your sweetheart in a ballroom romance workshop. No partner dance experience required. The workshop shows basic steps based on a beautiful, sensual Latin style not requiring a lot of floor space. Wear smooth-soled dress shoes, moderate heels, flats or sneakers. A wood or non-carpeted surface would be ideal but any flooring works too. $30 per couple. Zoom link included in the registration confirmation email.
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Give T/E Sets Its Sights on Increasing Total Giving and Reaching 150 Members
in 2021
On March 9, 2021, Give T/E members will gathervirtually for the group’s Spring Give. Give T/E is a local organization created to give Tredyffrin/Easttown women a chance to make a huge charitable impact in a short time. Each member commits to giving $100 twice a year to a local charity selected by majority vote at a one hour meeting. Members give directly to selected charities, allowing for matching gifts and tax deductions. Give T/E sponsors cover the group’s operational and meeting costs so that 100% of members’ funds go to the charities.
Give T/E, a member of the 100 Who Care Alliance, launched on March 10, 2020, just prior to the pandemic shut-down. The March 9 meeting will be the group’s third meeting and first anniversary. In a year rife with disappointment and heavy with need throughout our community, Give T/E has much to celebrate:
• $27,605 given to the community, with the majority going to Community Volunteers in Medicine and Berwyn Fire Company, the charities selected in March and September 2020, respectively
• 129 active members, and a 94% member retention rate
At the March 9 spring meeting, Give T/E members will select a charity...
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WITH YOUR SWEETIE
Improvised Romantic Comedy Virtual
Saturday, February 13th
Sunday, February 14th
8:00 PM
Not Yet Rated Improv
The cast creates a completely improvised unlikely love story based on your suggestion of a title. No script. No props. No idea what’s gonna’ happen. Watch live or have access to the show link to watch on your own schedule. Pay what you will. Suggested $10. - $15.
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Naked at the Museum
Friday, February 12th – Sunday, February 14th
Times vary; Virtual
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun, flirty scavenger hunt that takes a cheeky peek at nude art in museums around the country. This new game uses virtual museum tours and other online tools to send you on a scavenger hunt to gorgeous museums and landmarks with nude art of all sorts in artist’s work across the centuries.
Your team follows a scandalous trail of clues uncovering alluring and amusing nudes, answering quirky questions about what you find. One hour before your event, you’ll receive a video conferencing link and instructions for your fellow participants in-house or remote. $19. per participant. No previous experience with art or nudity required!
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An Evening of Love Songs
Sunday, February 14th
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Virtual
West Chester
Musical concert online featuring female vocals, guitar and full band. $5. per household. Appropriate for all ages.
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LEARN SOMETHING NEW
Intro to Microsoft Excel
Wednesday, February 17th
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tredyffrin Library Virtual
Learn the basics of Excel during this 3-part program. Learning goals of creating worksheets, entering and editing data, creating and editing tables and templates. Register in advance. Free.
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Galantines Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop®
Saturday, February 13th
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
AR Workshop Malvern
233 E. King St., Malvern
Create a super cozy, one-of-a-kind blanket for yourself or a friend—no knitting experience required!
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Philly JCC: No-Bake Cookie Class
Sunday, February 14th
Virtual
1:00PM
Sign up your littles for a yummy virtual no-bake cookie class! Each Little Chef’s Culinary Kit includes every tool & ingredient needed, plus fun surprises (frosting/fluff option for nut allergies available as well). Kits will need to be picked up the week prior at the Kaiserman JCC. Spots are limited.
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ARTSY
Faculty Exhibition Virtual
Through April 2nd
Wayne Art Center
Check out the wide range of offerings from the talented instructors and have the opportunity to purchase their work in oil, watercolor, ceramic, porcelain, jewelry, photography, stained glass and more. While you’re checking out the show, look over the new classes offered.
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Art of Looking Virtual
Wednesday, February 24th
2:00 PM
Woodmere Art Museum Online
The Art of Looking is a virtual program that will deepen your ability to make experiences with art more meaningful. By focusing for an extended time on one artwork at a time, the program is designed to engage sensory perceptions, enable thoughts and impressions to evolve over time, and promote dialogue with other participants. Explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and fun environment. Free. Registration required.
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Silver Twist Forge Cuff
Saturday, February 27th
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne
In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn the basics of working with sterling silver, including forging, forming and finishing. Participants will leave with a beautiful, handmade silver cuff to wear home.
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OUTDOORSY
Philadelphia Folksong Society: Cabin Fever Fest
February 20th - 21st
Starting at 10:00 AM
Virtual Event
Cabin Fever Fest is a celebration of music to digitally come together during these difficult winter months of isolation. Like the Philadelphia Folk Festival, it will feature unforgettable original performances from international headliners to local talent as well as music workshops and performance opportunities all from the comfort of your home.
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Get Outside! Tips for Finding Hiking and Hidden Nature in the Delaware Valley
Sunday, February 21st
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Morris Arboretum Virtual Class
Join Lori Litchman, the author of 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Philadelphia, for a talk about the best spots to get outside in the Delaware Valley. The selected trails will transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings to help renew your spirit and recharge your body.
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Flag Football
Monday, February 15th
10:00 AM
Radnor Memorial Park
61 Matsonford Road, Wayne
Be part of a new tradition and have fun in this friendly-competitive Flag Football Tournament! 3 Divisions - Adult 18+ -- High School -- Middle School / Co-ed teams welcome in all divisions! One Team Crowned Champion per Division - Each Player of the Championship Teams will receive a Trophy! $5 Per Player - 4 player minimum/6 player maximum per team registration Pre-Registration Required at www.radnorrecreation.com Must register as a team with 4 players / 3 team minimum needed per division. Masks required to participate. Bring your own hand sanitizer.
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Do you have a garage full of unwanted items?
Have an old shed you need
torn down?
Hot tub removed?
Are you getting furniture delivered and need the old ones hauled away?
Ask about our “No contact” junk removal process. Setup an appointment today.
610-421-JUNK or
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At E.G. Rall, Jr, our purpose is to provide our customers with superior environmental
service and products.
Call us 619-239-7460 for a
free consultation or contact
us via our website.
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Malvern Prep is an independent Augustinian school for young men in grades 6 through 12, defined by the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love.
malvernprep.org
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RCA provides evidence-based treatment led by an expert, caring team of medical professionals who will help you begin, and maintain, a life in recovery.
TheDevonDifference.com
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The Baldwin School develops bright, talented girls into confident, accomplished women with vision, global understanding and the determination to make enduring contributions to the world.
baldwinschool.org
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Lionville Natural Pharmacy provides custom medications, nutritional supplements and professional consultations for you and your family, serving our community for 40 years.
Stay Safe with Expedited Shipping.
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A Future of Promise for Your Middle School Daughter
Middle School is a time of growth and self-discovery, and at The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, students grades 6-8 thrive in a learning environment where they are encouraged to explore new ideas, take risks, and become independent learners. Discover for yourself what makes Notre Dame so special by scheduling an after-hours tour of our 40-acre campus - just for your family!
Contact us at admissions@ndapa.org or
610-971-0498 to schedule your tour; you can also get a glimpse of what Notre Dame has to offer by checking out our Virtual Open House. We look forward to seeing you and your daughter on campus!
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Give your child who learns differently an academic boost and a summer of fun at Benchmark Camp! World-renowned academics and a beloved recreation program create a transformational summer.
Reserve your child's place.
benchmarkschool.org
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The science is real.
Masks slow the spread of
COVID-19.
The leading healthcare systems in the tri-state area — and more than two thousand hospiatals nation-wide — ask you to mask up.
Learn more
at everymaskup.com.
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VOLUNTEER
The Friends of Paoli are looking to build a new collection of volunteers with the goal to support the Paoli Branch of Tredyffrin Township Libraries. With a new volunteer at the helm, the hope is to fill out the ranks with an eye on assembling & moving into action post-pandemic.
Those interested in volunteering or learning more, please contact Rachel Kramer at rkramer@ccls.org
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