Karen Aucoin - Venue Manager - Dance Instructor
Karen Aucoin - Dance Professional
PHILOSOPHY:
“I'm passionate about what I do and exceed in my efforts to share the fun and experience of dance and movement. It’s important to me to set goals with my students and make sure I do everything I can to help them reach those goals.” - Karen Aucoin
TRAINING:
Karen Aucoin has been dancing for over thirty years. She is a member of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) in ballet and tap. At age 15, she attended the English National Ballet School in London and after completing high school, she moved the The Big Apple and pursued her professional dance career. She was a member of many dance companies, trained at many studios, and performed the lead roles in several shows. She was also a Director/Choreographer for APAC Musical Theater.
TEACHER:
Her love of teaching has been shared with countless students at studios throughout the United States. She was exposed to high levels of partner dancing (pas de deux) in ballet and developed a focus on Latin, Ballroom, and all Social Styles of Dancing.
Karen is a certified Latin and Ballroom Dance Professional in several styles, including Smooth (Waltz, Tango - American and Argentine, Foxtrot,) and Latin (Salsa, Samba, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha, Swing, Hustle, Mambo) as well as many other styles.
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Karen’s specialty is choreography, competition, or social dancing at all levels. “I’ve proudly choreographed many wedding dances for their most special day. I have taken students around the world for competitive events who were very successful in their achievements.”
BUSINESSWOMAN:
Karen has also successfully managed several studios and is currently the Venue Manager for Studio 131, a versatile and unique event hall in Largo, Florida, offering rental hourly, daily, and monthly for private and public events, workshops, classes. She also offers group and private instruction to students through her business, Karen Aucoin, Dance Professional.
TUESDAY 7PM: Join us for out Swing, Rumba and ChaCha Group Class for this fun engaging class taught by Miss Karen. Our Special Guest Instructor is Miss Arleen Bowles of Savoy Dance Hall thru the month of January. **RSVP MANDATAORY**
Get into shape with Latin and Ballroom Dance Fitness! Instructor Miss Karen will have you smiling and swaying the night away!
WEDNESDAY 6 PM: Get into shape with Latin and Ballroom Dance Fitness! Instructor Miss Karen will have you smiling and swaying the night away! Whether you want to liven up your big day with your first dance, Father/Daughter dance, or Mother/Son dance, Miss Karen will help you find the best steps to make you and your partner shine! (Private lessons are available.)
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Whether you want to liven up your big day with your first dance, Father/Daughter dance, or Mother/Son dance, Miss Karen will help you find the best steps to make you and your partner shine! (Private lessons are available.)
THURSDAY 7 PM: All levels are welcome to come enjoy class in a comfortable learning environment. Singles & Couples welcome! **RSVP MANDATORY**
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Come learn the the art of Burlesque, while learning more about yourself and your body!! Come get your sexy back!
No dance experience is required just bring a smile and an eagerness to learn! All dance levels welcomed! Come get your sexy back and learn some easy dance moves.
This class oozes sensuality and is a great way to spice up your everyday life. Come learn some delicious moves, feminine vibes and sensual movements.
Chair dance and Floor work also included. **RSVP MANDATORY**
Miss Tisha (Lady Firecracker) - Fitness/Dance Instructor
"I help people to improve their health, relationships, & life!"
Tisha is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She currently resides on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida with her family. She loves reading historical fiction books, taking long walks with her family, laughing at silly memes, and engaging in stimulating conversations. She’s an Author, Zumba Instructor, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Ballroom Instructor and Wellness Coach who is passionate about helping others.
This Monday night fitness class at 6 PM incorporates 2 of the 4 styles listed: (RSVP MANDATORY)
1. “Walk And Tone” A mixture of walking in place and HITT or Cardio exercises in between. Good cardio and tones the whole body. Good for all levels and can be modified.
2. “Zumba”
3. “Lady Firecracker’s Signature Dance Workout” A fun upbeat mixture of exercise plus various dance moves with an African/Latin, Urban, or down south(Atlanta) vibe.
4. “Toned Abs, Sexy Legs, & Glutes with Lady Firecracker” Various Exercises for toning body and strengthening the core such as lunges, squats, planks, and mat exercise.
Come enjoy this Monday night class at 7pm in a comfortable learning environment. Singles & Couples welcome! **RSVP MANDATORY**
Try something new, socialize with other working professionals, and practice what you learn! All levels are welcome!
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Autumn Lee - Yoga Instructor
“I really believe if you can control your breath, you can control your life.” - Autumn
My name is Autumn! I have my 500 RYT. I started doing yoga about six years ago because of anxiety. I quickly found myself doing a flow every time my anxiety started and saw how quickly it diminished. In December of 2018 I decided that it was time to take my practice deeper. I started my 200 RYT certification and later that year I got into a severe accident. Since I had my training I was able to rehabilitate quicker.
In that moment I knew my purpose was to help people overcome challenges mental or physical.
I teach Vinyasa, Yin, and also work with chakras.
I offer reiki sessions as well.
Autumn is currently holding practice at the following times:
Tuesday-Friday 6 am: Vinyasa Yoga
Tuesday-Friday 7 am: Yin Yoga
Tuesday 6 pm: Stars Over Sunflowers Yoga
Saturday 10 am: Stars Over Sunflowers Yoga
Kirana Peters - Yoga Instructor
A dancer, aerialist, and yogi, Kirana has been drawn to movement arts, beginning with ballet at Minnesota Dance Theater. She continued her education at University of Minnesota, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Kirana moved to New York City to train at Alvin Ailey’s Independent Study Program, and has danced professionally in NYC. With a passion for holistic healing and mind/body connection, she was drawn to teaching yoga, and received her 500 RYT. She is currently pursuing her 850 HR Yoga Therapy certification through Prema Yoga Institute in NYC. She uses her variety of movement and training to teach a wide variety of classes ranging from strength training, to meditation and restorative sessions. She has a passion working on an individual basis to help facilitate healing, incorporating yoga elements that focuses on restoring balance on all aspects of the individual - physically, psychologically, and spiritually.
Kirana is currently holding practice at 6pm on Thursdays.
Karen Ledesma - Women's Group Instructor
Karen is a 500hr RYT with an MA in Spiritual Formation & Leadership and a passion for spiritual growth paradigms that honor the Sacred Feminine. She has certifications in numerous yoga, meditation, and healing modalities, including as a Red Tent and Rites of Passage Facilitator. She is skillful in both facilitating sacred space, and making spiritual & intuitive development practical in our everyday lives as women, mothers, partners, sisters, and co-creators. She is intentional about creating spaces of emotional sanctuary, solidarity, and practice-based support in which women can embody their unique heroine's quest with joy, authenticity, inner authority, and deepening trust.
Join Karen at the new moon for The Red Tent Series every month!