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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 8, 2012 · 14 Dance is one of the oldest forms of artistic expression. For thousands of years, people have twirled, jigged and tapped around to show an entire range of emotions. Today, it is also a great way to exercise, meet people and feel better about oneself. More importantly, it's a whole lot of fun. Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Oakville provides one of the premier ways to learn the basics while achieving everything that dancing has to offer. "It is a beautiful thing to see when someone realizes they have learned to dance with their loved one," says General Manager Michel Beaudoin. "So many people come to us feeling like they will never know how to dance, and after only a few lessons they can share something so wonderfully special with their family and friends." Connect in a way you never knew possible This Valentine's Day, take the opportunity to learn to dance with a loved one and connect in a way you never knew possible. Holding each other close during your dance lessons or during a night out on the town dancing is romantic. It builds intimacy between you and your partner and allows you to express your emotions in a new way, even if you normally have trouble talking about them. On top of building, or in some cases, rebuilding intimacy in a relationship, working together with your significant other to learn the steps to a particular dance takes teamwork. Once new teamwork is established on the floor, it is only a matter of time before it will spill over into the rest of your life around the house, with the kids or even just getting groceries... It truly is a great growing experience. Fred Astaire Dance Studios is an international, award-winning dance school operated by professional dancers and instructors. The goal of the studio is to provide a comfortable atmosphere in which people who have never set foot on the dance floor can learn the art or enjoy a night out. Fred Astaire Dance Studios also provides opportunities for more advanced dancers to get into competitive dance. Individual classes are popular for those interested in learning to dance, meeting new people and having a good time while feeling better about themselves. "Dancing is a way to express yourself, to intimately connect with someone and have fun - all at the same time," says Beaudoin, who joined the Oakville studio after rocketing the Ottawa studio to one of the top five in the world. "After only a few nights of dance, our clients start to feel more energetic, more confident and have a brighter outlook during their day-today lives." Currently, Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Oakville is offering an amazing deal: 14 dance lessons for only $14 with or without a partner. This is an ideal time to learn the fine art of ballroom, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing, Mambo, Samba, Bolero, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Meringue, Salsa, Argentine Tango or big band dancing. If you're planning on dancing at a special event, a wedding or party, Fred Astaire Dance Studios can get you ready to amaze your friends and family. Call Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 225 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville at 905-815-3237 from 1 to 11 p.m Monday to Friday or the Hamilton studio, 1092 Main St. West at 905522-3237 or visit www.fredastaire.ca. Approximately 110 million roses, mostly red, will be sold and delivered in three days surrounding Valentine's Day. The reason red roses are so popular is because they were the favorite flowers of Juno, the Roman goddess of love. There are nearly 900 acres of greenhouse dedicated to the production of fresh-cut roses in the United States. One acre of greenhouse rose production in the United States is valued at about one million dollars, which includes the value of the plants, greenhouse structure and land. Although California grows 60 percent of the roses in the United States, the majority of those bought for Valentine's day will have been shipped from South America. Source - Metro Creative Connection Did you know? Select Flowers Daily Deliveries To The Greater Toronto Area Valentine's Special Lasting Romance Bouquet One Dozen Boxed Roses Red $ $ 59 99 $ Winston Churchill Blvd. 1-800-726-2520 - World Wide Delivery Truscott Dr. Royal Windsor Dr. SPECIAL 14 lessons for $14 New ad ult student over 21 years. s VALENTINE 'S Take the first step and learn to dance tonight HAMILTON 1092 Main Street W. 225 Lakeshore Rd. East (2nd Floor) between Dunn St. and George St. OAKVILLE 905-522-3237 905-815-3237 www.fredastaire.ca Southdown Rd. 2425 Truscott Drive Mississauga, ON L5J 2B4 49 99 vases vary Pink, White, Yellow, Orange...and more With this ad! 4999 $ 3999 (12 long stem roses, baby breath, greenery, water picks and ribbons) Dundas St. W. Q.E.W. Park Royal Plaza SELECT FLOWERS Erin Mills Pkwy 905-822-1476 www.selectflowers.ca Shop on line 24 hrs. at