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Are you in the middle of a project that has come to a plateau because someone else isn’t holding up his or her end of the bargain? Do you feel under-appreciated and can’t understand why doors keep slamming in your face every time you ask, plead, or try to progress on something that is positive, creative, and novel? Have you tried everything you can to keep motivated and not give up on your dreams but just can’t seem to find the right people, places, or things to give you that boost and much needed luck to keep going? Your Salsa salvation is here with The Salsa Socialite©, the lifestyle guide to Salsa food, fashion, and fitness.

It’s a stage in life that many people go through, sometimes repeatedly, the cycle of ups and downs related to tragic events, toxic people, and natural disasters. There even comes a point when we feel like we can’t take any more because how can one person handle all this drama? Yes, it can be hard, but one must remember the rule that all those follow who are on a path to greatness, “Success starts with No”.

It’s true! No is powerful. This simple two-letter word is negative in its connotation but can be a motivator and creator of positive energy for the person that receives it. All it requires is the belief in yourself and the strength to know that the universe wants you be successful and therefore always agrees to your wishes, people on the other hand are influenced by a different set of factors and can react to requests, even those that are good, in a negative way. It’s frustrating to continuously encounter no after no after no but remember that you are building your foundation of courage, perseverance, self-knowledge, and education. Without it, all that you build will crack under the weight of the success that will eventually come. You must remain steadfast in your endeavors and seek positive influence from all sources, some as a simple as a baby’s laugh or as complex as watching a Broadway musical. Regardless of where you get it, utilize this energy to build your dream up and pass it on to others who are feeling the same.

No matter where we are in life, it’s important to know that anything can happen to anyone at any time. Nothing is off limits because that is the nature of the world we live in. There is a constant battle between the forces of positive and negative and this will continue until the end of time. It should be our goal to alleviate the pressure and stress from our daily world with words of encouragement, acts of kindness, and thoughts of love because all this will make it’s way back to us and create a feeling of stability and security. So remember when you’re on your daily grind, and the “n” word comes up, feel good in knowing that you’re another step closer to fulfilling your dream, because it’s more than just a dance, it’s a lifestyle.

Ashanti Altovese

Kristen Nolan, a personal trainer and professional dancer with 15 years ballet and 6 years Salsa dance experience, is ready to personally instruct you to ultimate fitness with circuit training, motivating words, and fun workouts. Since she can remember, dance and fitness have been a passion of hers and now you can experience her expertise in body movement and exercise at Kristen Fitness.

With a new business venture in progress, Kristen is inviting 21 lucky people to train with her for 11 months at virtually no cost starting in mid November. If you’re body is sick and you need a taste of her medicine, check out My Hi Tech Trainer for a look at her online training sessions where posture and core strength exercises are a dancer’s foundation in strong technique and flawless execution. Email Kristen to get more details on her programs and prices.

No matter your fitness level, Kristen enforces that consistency in workouts and a nutritious diet is the key to reaching your goals to a healthier you. When she’s not training or dancing, Kristen enjoys wine tasting and sampling various cuisines. Her greatest success story is that of Tereasa Montano, a client who never worked out a day in her life and lost 40lbs with a 3-day a week circuit style session. Kristen explains that the holidays are the hardest times for people to stay motivated, but with monthly reassessments and reminders of why they’re there to improve their health, she keeps her clients on track and physically fit.

For more info: Visit Kristen Fitness

Dance is a great way to get physically fit and increase social bonds. Life can bring various challenges and adverse situations that can lead to health issues and mental stress. When signs of depression are evident, its a serious situation that needs to be addressed immediately before it progresses into something else. One approach to remedy “the blues” is dance therapy. New to how dance fitness can brighten your life? Welcome to The Salsa Socialite, the lifestyle guide to Salsa food, fashion, and fitness.

Depression is a mental health disease that effects hundreds of thousands of people in the US. Effects of depression can transcend into various areas of life such as family, career, romance, and overall health. Dance is a great way to combat depression as it provides several keys elements that contribute to a happy disposition. A combination of social interaction, physical activity, and musical engagement allow the mind and body to release stress and feel free through dance.

Salsa along with other genres are a great way to proactively build mental and physical health through dance. A strong mind governs a strong body and dance allows the positive flow of energy to both. So, as life brings it’s ups and downs into your world, utilize a foundation of dance to balance your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Because it’s more than just a dance, it’s a lifestyle!

Dance conditions the body to adapt to different positions without feeling uncomfortable. At least once you have experienced air travel on a confined flight for three to four hours with a crying baby screaming in your ear, a person kicking the back of your seat, or your neighbor snoring in your lap. You thought to yourself, “What did I do in life to deserve this?” It was the worst in flight experience of your waking life and you just wanted it to be over. Well, there are those that travel cramped next to the aisle and those that travel relaxed and in style! Welcome to the world of The Salsa Socialite©, the lifestyle guide to Salsa food fashion, and fitness.

There you are, nestled comfortably in your heated leather fallback chair, on a private luxury jet only known as The Global 5000. I’m sure you can think of 5000 reasons why you should indulge yourself in this ridiculously glamorous transport and only one reason not to, because you’re crazy…But don’t let mental illness keep you from rolling in the lap of luxury while you make your way to the destination of Salsa paradise, the Puerto Rico Salsa Congress. Revel in peace and tranquility while you and fifteen of your Salsa friends enjoy delicious meal service from a team of highly trained professional flight staff ready to cater to your every wish and whimsy. You order the lobster and shrimp cocktail with a side of filet mignon and look outside the window. You’re 30,000 feet in the air with not a hint of turbulence on the radar. Cruising through the sky at max speed of 561mph, you’re in a hurry to feel the sun on your face, the Puerto Rican water rushing at you feet, and mouth-watering plantains you’ve been dreaming to savor. No worries, your paradise is waiting for you. Laid back and feeling drowsy from the ultra fine white wine of Montrachet 1978 from Domaine de la Romanee – Conti, you doze off in a sweet slumber.

Ah, such is life and what a great one it is! Don’t feel guilty about Salsa traveling in first class style as it is a niche that one must protect like a white sand public beach no one has discovered. Enjoy this moment Salseros because it’s more than just a dance, it’s a lifestyle!

Dance is a welcome activity in holiday celebrations and is a great way to burn off the holiday fat. One can also prepare healthy and tasty cuisine that satisfies the taste buds and keeps the body fit and trim. Don’t believe in such a combination? Welcome to The Salsa Socialite, the lifestyle guide to Salsa food, fashion, and fitness.

Christmas dinner is a special feast that everyone looks forward to. With a large array of food selections to choose from, people become excited when their favorite dish is presented in elegant style with a taste to match. To be free from guilt when consuming a favorite dish is the best present ever and a salad never disappoints. Tomato, mozzarella, and basil with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of cracked black peppercorn is a dish that is consumed immediately. A special dish for a special day!

Enjoy the holiday festivities as the New Year descends upon us. Look back at the year passed and look forward to the year presented with energy full of positive light. Salsa luxury awaits because it’s more than just a dance, it’s a lifestyle!

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Dance has an allure that is captured as art in motion. The style and fashion of the dancer fully completes the expression and draws audiences in. For those looking to enhance their style for the dance floor, designer Elaine Kim has just the clothing and accessories to keep you looking fashion fierce. As a special treat for the San Francisco elite, Elaine showcased her latest pieces at a Trunk Show to help benefit the Nick Traina Foundation on Wednesday, October 7th. Held at the lavish St. Regis Hotel, the showcase offered exquisite items to make any fashionista quiver with excitement.

Elaine, an accomplished designer with fashion reviews in countless magazines including Lucky, In Style, Apparel News, and Women’s Wear Daily, showcased sassy and sophisticated clothing wear from her fall 2009 collection. Cashmere was the word of the day as Elaine modeled a comfy but sexy dancer sleeve that would compliment the look of any dancer going to dance practice or a night on the town. If you’re looking for a face-to-face fitting, Elaine’s studio in Los Angeles, California houses her fabulous collection and gives you an intimate look at the designer’s influence between two cultures, Korean and American. No matter the season, Elaine is poised and looking forward to next chapter in fashion excellence. Experience her fever at Elaine Kim for the latest news, history, and photos of this West Coast style visionary.

No matter the dance, Latin Spice or Samba, remember to look fashion forward because it’s more than just a dance, it’s a lifestyle!

Dance is fantastic when it can be experienced in a beautiful foreign land. It’s special when one can travel to different cities while experiencing the food, culture, and people that make that location one of a kind. It’s even better if there’s a Salsa congress to feed the need for Latin musical bliss, intense workshops, and performances from the best in the business. But have you ever experienced dancing Salsa in total luxury on the high seas? If not, welcome to the world of The Salsa Socialite©, the lifestyle guide to Salsa food, fashion, and fitness.

Just imagine yourself with eleven other lucky guests on a simple little voyage to none other than the high cliffs of Greece for a week of sunbathing, swimming, and all out relaxation Salsa style. You decide to take the ultimate vessel in Mediterranean and Caribbean Sea travel, a luxury yacht that glistens in the sun while the salt water splashes at its bough. And why not, you deserve the best that life can offer because you worked hard for it. You sacrificed when others indulged in instant gratification, and now you’re here – living the life. Let’s see how you plan on celebrating your success on the high seas…

Your luxury yacht has a total of six cabins for comfortable sleeping, a cool 183 feet for entertaining your guests of the Salsa elite, and exotic woods and marbles that keep you at ease and wondering how much decadence can a Salsero take. With the wine cellar stocked full, its best to save the multiple turns for solid ground as the rolling of the waves may cause slight disorientation. And when you’re in need of a little workout for the swimwear body, you have your full exercise gym on the lower deck for a convenient sweat session. Lastly, what would a luxury yacht be without a Jacuzzi to soothe your tender muscles after exercise, dancing, swimming, and rolling over in the sun? Don’t worry, we understand your exertion and would gladly have you take the elevator to transport you from deck to deck on your luxury sea ride. Congratulations are due to you as you are living the life of Salsa opulence.

Now how is that for a Salsa experience? It beats even the best salsa congress but can be used as a pre-party warm up or an after-party cool down. Regardless of how you do it, the point is – do it! Because it’s more than just a dance, it’s a lifestyle!

Dance can be demanding on the body and a dancer’s diet can help to ensure a speedy recovery. Fried is usually a no-no in the dancer dictionary but this special recipe delivers fried food with calories packed for jumps, lifts, and turns. Whether getting fit with Latin Spice at 24hr Fitness or Samba Cabaret with Kellita Maloof, this dish will give you what you need to flex and follow your way to a hot body.

Ingredients
- 4 tilapia filets
- 1 cup white rice
- 3 corn tortillas
- Monterrey jack cheese
- ¾ cup of vegetable oil
- 4 Tsp McCormick’s® Grill Mates Chicken Rub
- ¼ diced tomato
- ¼ cup sliced white onion

Preparation
In a large bowl, add chicken rub seasoning to fish filets. Be sure to cover both sides of the filets with rub. Slice white onion and dice tomato. In a large saucepan, add ½ cup of oil, heat under medium high fire. Add the remaining oil in a separate pan and heat under medium high fire. Place fish filets in oil and cook for about 15 minutes until cooked completely. Add corn tortillas to other oil and cook until crispy. While tortillas fry, add onions, tomato, and cheese to the top of the tortillas. Boil rice and steam while remaining dishes cook.

Presentation
Place rice on the plate first and add fish filets next to rice. Place tostada on the side of rice and fish and the dish is complete. No fuss over this heavenly dish. Enjoy this Latin comfort cuisine because it’s more than just a dance, it’s a lifestyle! Take your full stomach out for a night of dancing in the San Francisco city scene.

Dance is an activity that requires substantial energy in order to perform at the maximum output. Although it’s important to maintain a balanced diet, one shouldn’t necessarily sacrifice flavor and decadence. This is a delicious recipe with a savory profile and enough calories for a strong performance or intense training session. After a sultry class at S Factor or high energy Zumba® at 24hr Fitness, savor this simply decadent meal.

If your stomach is feeling sophisticated and sexy prior to a night of dancing, this recipe will satisfy that urge for class and sass on a plate. Succulent chicken and pasta will keep you at heaven’s gate.

Ingredients
- 3 skinless chicken breast filets
- 2 cups angel hair pasta
- ½ cup of sliced white onion
- ½ cup of sliced green pepper
- 2 Tsp of chopped garlic
- 1 cup of white wine
- ¼ cup of olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation
Season chicken with black pepper and salt to taste. Slice white onion and green pepper, and chop garlic. Place chicken breast filets in a large sauce pan with olive oil over medium heat. Pour white wine over the chicken breast filets and add the sliced vegetables and chopped garlic. Cover sauce pan with a lid and cook for approximately 10-20 minutes. Boil angel hair pasta until done and drain. Check chicken breast filets for complete cook.

Presentation
To start, place a chicken breast filet on a bed of angel hair pasta. Cover chicken with a nice portion of green pepper and white onion. Pour white wine, olive oil, and garlic sauce over chicken and pasta. Top chicken with grated Parmesan cheese to taste. Enjoy this luscious cuisine because it’s more than just a dance, it’s a lifestyle! Primp and press for a night in the San Francisco city scene.

San Francisco has many options for dance fitness with popular studios such as Cheryl Burke Dance offering Ballroom dance classes , 24hr Fitness gyms offering Zumba classes, and Hot Pink Feathers providing classes in Samba Cabaret. But dance alone will not lead you to the highest levels of health possible. As you continue into the New Year, consider developing a positive relationship with food to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Having a positive relationship with food means using it as fuel for the body versus as a coping mechanism. Each day is an emotional roller coaster with food playing a major role in helping to deal with challenges or to celebrate accomplishments. Regardless of the occasion, the ultimate goal should be to utilize food as a fuel source and nourishment for the body. People get into trouble when food calms the mind during times of distress.

Of course this doesn’t mean that food shouldn’t be enjoyable. Quite the opposite! Food should be consumed at a time when it’s at its best state for human consumption. As a compliment to a creative dance fitness regiment of Ballet, Salsa, Ballroom, Belly dance, or Erotic dance, food should fuel your body for whatever dance it’s expressing. The more energy you need to dance the more calories you need to burn for fuel. Let those calories be healthy and delicious!

To learn more about how dance fitness can help you maintain an optimum healthy lifestyle, visit Danscents! Online or email info@dancsents.com