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In case you're interested...
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If you "MOM"inate the winner, you also win $1000.
Yesterday, I took a bellydancing class at Serena Studios (http://www.serenastudios.com). It was fun, but hard! I thought that I’d show up with my pedicured feet (courtesy of Kris at Think Pink nails) -- since it’s a shoes-off class -- and my belly (courtesy of Sean Coleman, my son of three months); shake my hips and my arms a little bit and call it a day. I was wrong!
It was not “easy” and as one of the teachers said, “It’s not supposed to be.” There were specific body positions and 8+ basic dance moves that were learned in this Basic Beginner class. I heard “drop your tailbone; lift your chest” so much that it’s now a mantra in my head. Although the teachers were firm, they were also friendly and kind. They said that I did “good” even though I didn’t (I’m an optimist, but I’m also a realist.)Word to the wise - if you want to get into Serena’s classes, arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to get a good space. Serena is a great bellydancer and she has a very calming, gracious personality. Speaking with the various students, I learned that there are different instructors to fit different personality types/ goals (i.e. some have hard abs while other have more stereotypical bellydancing "bellies"). In any event, my class was a great workout…there were lots of arm, stomach and hip movements. It was also a great feminine bonding experience (despite the student who pushed me out of her way, instead of just asking me to move!). There were moments when we were all shimmying our hips and floating our arms in unison…I felt so feminine and strong, thinking “I am woman. Hear me roar!” All in all, I highly recommend this class…especially for those who have the time to “master" the body positions and basic dance moves.
WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING REQUESTS FOR TICKETS. ALL 25 TICKETS HAVE BEEN GIVEN OUT.
Warner Independent Pictures is doing a screening on THURSDAY, JUNE 28TH for their upcoming film, "INTRODUCING THE DWIGHTS". It's a great film that was picked up at Sundance and is getting a lot of praise. For more information, visit http://wip.warnerbros.com/introducingthedwights.

This pass does not guarantee admission. Please arrive early. Seating is limited and is on a firstcome, first-served basis. This pass is nontransferable and is not redeemable for cash. NO one will be admitted once the screening begins. We have the right to refuse admittance. NO RECORDING The screening will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending, you agree not to bring any audio or video recording device into the theater (audio recording devices for credentialed press excepted) and consent to a physical search of your belongings and person. Any attempted use of recording devices will result in immediate removal from the theater, forfeiture, and may subject you to criminal and civil liability. Please allow additional time for heightened security. You can assist us by leaving all non-essential bags at home or in your vehicle. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. thanks you for your cooperation. THIS FILM IS RATED “R.” PHOTO ID WILL BE NECESSARY FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE THEATRE. A PARENT OR ADULT GUARDIAN MUST ACCOMPANY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 17!
Yesterday, I attended the launch event for "Little Scholastic". It is an early-learning (for newborn through 3 year olds) program. Books are the focus of the program, but it also has a dedicated web site (http://www.scholastic.com/littlescholastic/) which offers parenting tips, resources, message boards and more.
I read a few of the books to my three year old son. They are simple, bright and interactive. (They were a little too "young" for him, but I definitely recommend these books for kids up to age 3.)