Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Socacize Santa Gift Package & FLAUNT Christmas Party - Less than two weeks away!


Socacize Santa Gift Package!
Get in shape with Socacize's Ultimate Santa Gift Package!Purchase a 15-session punch card for $180.00 by December 20th Save $20.00
(At participating locations only. Not combined with any other promotion. Taxes not included).
Shed The Winter Weight now!
Find a class near you! Visit

Flaunt is hip, hot and happening again! This cool and classy celebration is what we've been working and waiting for

Socacize Entertainment Presents
FLAUNT Christmas Party
Feel Good | Look good | Attitude: Sexy classy | Unleash
Nice up yourself | Take Time and enjoy U

Saturday December 18th from 11pm
Continental Soiree 1957 Kennedy Road (401 & Kennedy)
 Jamming with Dr. Jay, DOC, Gdubb, & Jaydunaway
$10 with Donation for Tropicana Christmas Drive | $15



Tropicana Food Drive
This year, Tropicana Community Centre is doing a very special Christmas drive – one that focuses on pampering women! As such, we are asking if you can donate a gift certificate for any of the following services: manicure, pedicure, hairstyling, massage, fitness etc.

Other gifts may include non perishable food or toys.

Every Christmas generous donors and volunteers with Tropicana’s Spirit of Christmas Food & Toy Drive bring joy and relief to hundreds of families for whom the season is a harsh reminder of their daily emotional and financial hardships.

The beneficiaries of Tropicana’s Spirit of Christmas Food & Toy Drive are current or recent clients who are registered for the drive by Tropicana staff because we know that they and their families will benefit from our assistance.


“Your kindness is appreciated”




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Monday, August 16, 2010

Sweat and Success - Socacize Bootcamp heading to Brooklyn, New York - August 25 & 26th

Socacize fitness returns to New York City after a burgeoning summer boot camp in Canada - over 100 participants per session
If you live in New York City you’ve got to try Socacize Bootcamp!
You won’t regret this two-day pre Labour Day event that’s more than a workout - it’s a party, it’s vigorous and exciting, it’s full of Vitamin F-FUN! There can be gain without pain™. The carefully selected music, dance styles (palance, tusty, skip to my loop, clarks, etc. ) mixed with aerobics; the high energy instructors and DJs combine to create a well structured class to make you burn calories fast, build stamina, tone muscles, loose inches, and boost your confidence!
Check out the Promotional Video!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYWMzC4gafg
Featuring DJ DOC

WHEN
Wednesday August 25 & Thursday August 26
5:30-7:30pm

WHERE
Q-Fitness Inc.
1112 Rutland Rd. 2nd Fl.
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Contact: Simone Warner 347-247-4031
$20 per class | drop -in $25

REGISTRATION
(space is limited):

Register online at info@socacize.com by August 20th
to receive a FREE Socacize class

Toronto 416-728-5545 | New York 347-247-4031
Socacize Fitness Inc.
Ayanna | 416-728-5545
www.socacize.com | info@socacize.com
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

SOCACIZE! 2010 Caribana Workout

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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Get prepped for Caribana with island-inspired workout - thestar.com

Get prepped for Caribana with island-inspired workout - thestar.com

Socacize founder and instructor Ayanna Lee-Rivears leads a class at O.I.P. Dance Centre, in Toronto.

Socacize founder and instructor Ayanna Lee-Rivears leads a class at O.I.P. Dance Centre, in Toronto.

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The Caribana party never has to stop, thanks to a growing dance-inspired fitness movement.

Socacize, a hip-popping, booty-shaking workout including moves from calypso, souk, chutney and yes, soca, is capitalizing on the annual Caribana festival with special two-hour boot camp classes to help revelers prep for the July 31 parade — and any other activities you might get up to during the month-long event.

“The dance styles are the ones you’ll see on the road during the parade,” says Socacize creator Ayanna Lee-Rivears. Plus “you build up stamina and endurance.” Born in Trinidad and Tobago, the Toronto-based Lee-Rivears perfected Socacize during her 15 years as a dancer. Three years ago, she took Socacize to the public. Now the high-energy workout with an island flavour is starting to find its groove, says Lee-Rivears. She’s put out an exercise DVD and certifies licensed instructors to lead boot camps in Canada and the United States. This fall she’s planning to formally launch a junior version for kids aged 8 to 12.

Carol Allen has been going since the beginning and says Socacize is not your typical aerobics class. “This feels more like dancing because it infuses my Caribbean heritage.”

Socacize promises to make you sweat, which isn’t difficult with nearly 100 writhing bodies packed into a second-floor downtown Toronto studio on a recent July evening. But the booty-shaking moves and pulsating rhythms also bring up the heart rate in a hurry.

With the music blasting it’s impossible to hear instructions so following along is one part watching for Lee-Rivears’ hand signals and the rest a matter of following the leader. The class follows the typical structure of warm-up, workout and cool-down (with lots of water breaks) but changes things up with constant improvisation. Instructor and deejay (in this case DJ Doc, who spins for Kardinal Offishall) play off each other to keep the moves fresh and the participants guessing.

Classes during Caribana are not only longer (two hours versus one) they are also busier because many mas players are trying to fit into their sparkly costumes. Stefani Vescio shook, shimmied and swayed through her first Socacize class alongside her friend Janina Galeazza last week. She’ll be participating in the Caribana parade for the first time this year and wanted to get into the spirit of things — “and get familiar with the different kinds of music,” says Galeazza, a Socacize veteran with eight months’ experience.

“Whether you’re doing parade or just want something different in terms of exercise,” says Allen, “it’s a lot of fun.”

Socacize Caribana boot camps: Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m.at Continental Soiree, 1957 Kennedy Rd.; Friday 6-8 p.m. at O.I.P. Dance Centre, 190 Richmond St. E.; and Saturday 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Brampton’s Terry Miller Rec Centre, 1295 Williams Pky. See Socacize.com for more details.

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Friday, June 18, 2010

Bootcamp update and how not become a frozen turkey

Yesterday was indeed a feast that started with Dr. Jay our soca lord pouring his heart and soul into our palance (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=palance) with his brilliant musical selection propelling us to gorge on the dance floor! The feast ended with healthy, Caribbean style meals prepared by Continental Soiree - Iron Pot caterers.

While on the topic of feast – how many of you wash your hands before eating? Can you remember going to a Shango feast (http://www.onlinenigeria.com/festivals/) in Trinidad for the first time as a visitor? Well, the first thing you did when you entered the feast was “wash your hands” in a washbasin filled with some funny smelling water that didn’t make you feel to use them to eat after – then, (and I particularly didn’t like this part) everyone would dry his hands with the same towel - REMEMBER THAT! Had to diverge a bit – nevertheless, I’m happy to inform you that Taibu Community Health Centre (http://www.taibuchc.ca/) is ecstatic to join our Socacize family to reinforce the importance of eating “clean”. They will also be providing healthy snacks at our bootcamps and regular sessions.
I’m no pundit, but I can certainly tell that after our bootcamp sessions, 75% of you will be ending your 9-session or 9-day feast to transform into a frozen turkey – yes, some of you chosen ones will freeze before winter and develop S.A.D – Seasonal affective disorder
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_affective_disorder). Here are some tips to motivate you to seek a more active and healthy lifestyle, but you should try to start now so that these practices become habit before freezing point:

* eat frequently – but in very small portions (at least 5 times a day, a fruit can be a meal

* don’t pack up the charger size plates -sever your meal in a smaller plate to reduce your portion

* replace juice with water – unless you’re selecting 100% juice

* replace white bread - with100% whole wheat, multi-grain etc.

* reduce cream and sugar - coffee and tea drinkers,instead of a double-double start with 1 ½ sugar and 1 cream or 1 sugar and 1 cream

* alcohol – drink moderately

* NO eating after 7:00. p.m., - if you must eat, have a cup of herbal tea and a healthy sandwich

* if you are attending Socacize only once a week – walk for at least half-hour another day in the week

* Attitudinal change – nice-up-yourself with a pedicure and manicure (please not maniCLAW) at least once a month; keep your hair simple, neat and clean, if you insist on wearing wigs make sure they enhance your look and treat them as your own hair, don’t expect to wear them till thy kingdom come and not wash and have them refreshed by a hairdresser – it is said that “God made every body in his own image and likeness” but just remember that most of us were made bald and none of us were made with a tacky wig; take advantage of summer – there is nothing wrong with allowing your skin to breath and shine – replace the long pants and long sleeve with a mini skirt and strapless tops or sun dresses!


Socacize at Mas Camps for Caribana

Carnival Nationz - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Saldenah - Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
Tribal Knights - Tuesdays 8:30-9:30pm
Tru Dynasty - Sundays 9:30-1:30pm
Genesis Mas Prod. - Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30pm

**NEW** Socacize Location
Brooklyn , New York
with
Simone Warner, Socacize Licensed Instructor

starting
Thursday, June 24th
Find a Socacize class near you!
 http://www.socacize.com/classes.php

UP NEXT:
  • Brampton Bootcamp - tomorrow
  • Downtown bootcamp/Launch - FREE 2-hour session, Friday July 16th
  • FLAUNT Boatride - Tuesday July 27th
  • CanFitPro Tradeshow - Saturday August 14th
SOCACIZE® Caribana Bootcamp
The original workout for Caribana!

Bootcamp Locations:

Brampton- Terry Miller Recreation Centre
1295 Williams Parkway (Bramalea & Williams Pkwy)
Saturdays June 19 – July 24
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Scarborough-Continental Soriee (formally Tropical Sunset)
1957 Kennedy Road (401 & Kennedy)
Thursdays June 10 – July 22 (no class July 1st)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

**New** Bootcamp Location
Downtown Toronto - OIP Dance Centre
190 Richmond St. (Jarvis & Richmond)
Fridays July 23 & 30th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(2 sessions - $25.00 total; drop-in $15)


Check out the Promotional Video!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYWMzC4gafg



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Thursday, June 3, 2010

Socacize Sizzling Summer

Sizzling Summer Schedules &
Caribana Bootcamp - Are you ready to sweat?

  • New Socacize instructors!
  • More Locations added!
  • Caribana Bootcamp! (Starts Thursday June 10th)
  • Socacize Ent. FLAUNT Boatride! (Tuesday July 27th)
Caribana Revellers
Come Socacize with
Tamara Garnes & Felicia Francis
Licensed Socacize Instructors
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**NEW** Various Mas Camps
Carnival Nationz - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Saldenah - Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
Tribal Knights - Tuesdays 8:30-9:30pm
Tru Dynasty - Sundays 9:30-1:30pm
Genesis Mas Prod. - Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30pm

New Locations starting this week!
Burlington:
Head to foot Oasis Wellness Clinic - 5115 Harvester Road Unit 11A
Contact: Sandra Moses 416-710-0899

Oshawa
Harmony Church Hall, 15 Harmony Rd
Contact: Kimberley Ariri 289 892-3813

Scarborough:
Continental Soriee (Tropical Sunset) -1957 Kennedy Road (401 & Kennedy) Contact: Ayanna Lee-Rivears 416-728-5545http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028845115&msgid=1970427&act=ZECY&c=424935&destination=http://www.socacize.com/classes.php

Scarborough Boys & Girls Club - 100 Galloway Road East
Contact: Tamara Garnes 647-299-7427


Calgary welcomes Ayanna Lee-Rivears & Socacize for Carifest!
http://www.carifestcalgary.com/search/label/Festival%20News

Our next Socacize Instructor Training Workshops will be on
June 13, 2010
Results Fitness Inc.
925 1st Ave. NE
Alberta, Calgary
Sunday 11:00 - 7:00 pm
June 27, 2010
Bronson Centre
211 Bronson avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
Sunday 9:00 - 5:00 pm


REGISTER
FAX to 905-553-6572
SOCACIZE® Caribana Bootcamp
The original workout for Caribana!

Socacize Bootcamp is a six-week vigorous & exciting workout full ofVitamin F-FUN, there can be gain without pain™. Feel the rhythms that will make you dance. Perform exercises to build stamina, tone muscle, lose inches and boost confidence.

Bootcamp Locations:

Brampton- Terry Miller Recreation Centre
1295 Williams Parkway (Bramalea & Williams Pkwy)
Saturdays June 19 – July 24
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Scarborough-Continental Soriee (formally Tropical Sunset)
1957 Kennedy Road (401 & Kennedy)
Thursdays June 10 – July 22 (no class July 1st)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

**New** Bootcamp Location
Downtown Toronto - OIP Dance Centre
190 Richmond St. (Jarvis & Richmond)
Fridays July 23 & 30th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(2 sessions - $25.00 total)
Join us for a FREE 2-hour bootcamp session as we bring Bootcamp to downtown Toronto – you’ve asked and we’ve listened!

Bootcamp Launch
Friday July 16th
6:00 – 8:00 p.m FREE (must present coupon below)
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