http://thegroovemethod.com/index.php/site/index/ en melanie_guertin@hotmail.com Copyright 2009 2009-12-06T01:51:20+00:00 http://thegroovemethod.com/index.php?/site/first_post/ http://thegroovemethod.com/index.php?/site/first_post/#When:01:51:20Z **NEW** Watch for our NEW GrooveMethod Website coming August 2010!!!! NEWS: THANK YOU TORONTO and WASHINGTON for some AMAZING GROOVING! CLICK HERE to download the playlists. CanFitPro Toronto - August 13th-15th - Toronto, ON *click on session title to view playlist* VIDEOS will be posted on the *NEW WEBSITE* GROOVALICIOUS Dance Party: Power GROOVIN’ for ATHLETES TRANCEFusion Risque 2010 GROOVE your body CALM Meditation Lecture Urban GROOVES DCAC August 7th and 8th - Washington DC DCAC PLAYLIST #1 GROOVALICIOUS DANCE PARTY DCAC PLAYLIST #2 GROOVE ALIVE DCAC PLAYLIST #3 GROOVE on 1,2…1-2-3 DCAC PLAYLIST #4 GROOVING for everyBODY DCAC PLAYLIST #5 TRIBAL RAPTURE :::ABOUT THE GROOVE METHOD::: The Groove Method™ is a revolutionary approach to health and fitness that shifts the paradigm from “follow-the-leader” fitness classes to participant-centered workouts. :::The GROOVE Method Inc::: The GROOVE Method Inc is a not-for-profit organization established to educate health, fitness and dance professionals on The GROOVE Method. OUR VISION: Inspiring individuals to embrace and confidently live their uniqueness so that we can all thrive in a healthier, more vibrant, and conscious global community. OUR MISSION: Providing education, inspiration and a platform where everyBODY can discover and nurture a health mind, body and soul through creative self-expression. OUR VALUES: Creativity – Community – Simplicity – Health – Ridiculous Happiness! GROOVE Method Certification There is a shift happening in the fitness industry and The GROOVE Method has been the international leader not only in bringing this unique and creative workout to the general population, but also in helping instructors evolve their instructing practice through its certification program! Our certifications are UNIQUE: The GROOVE Method certification weekend educates instructors on how to use simple movement, amazing music and powerful cueing to facilitate a safe and inviting space for participants to experience a safe and effective workout that empowers them to move their own unique way. The GROOVE Method Certification prepares instructors to teach GROOVE Fitness classes and is also the ultimate enrichment tool for any type of fitness class (hi-lo, muscle conditioning, yoga, kick-boxing, dance and many more)! Our instructor resources are UNIQUE: Certified Groove Facilitators are supported through an interactive online community, local coaching sessions, peer-mentors and an extensive ongoing education system. We believe in collaboration, sharing and building a community(groove family) of awesomely fun and creative facilitators who support and work with one another to build healthier communities at the local level. YOU are UNIQUE! Come discover how The GROOVE Method can enrich your current programming or how you can bring GROOVE classes to your community so that you can inspire everyBODY to move their bodies to foster vibrant health and happiness! ABOUT GROOVEmethod FITNESS classes GROOVE classes are all about bringing FUN and SIMPLICITY to dancing so that everyBODY feels successful and motivated to participate! These 60 to 90 minute classes are highly motivating and ridiculously FUN! What makes us unique is that we GO BEYOND CHOREOGRAPHY (we keep it simple!) and BREAK OUT OF THE FITNESS/DANCE BOXES -  our movements are purpose-driven and are designed to build strength in a full range of motion so that you can feel stable and strong and live a healthier and more vibrant life!  When you move, shake, wiggle, shimmy, stomp and GROOVE with us you have the opportunity to flavour your movements and your workout with some personality which improves your moods and actually increases pleasure and happiness!  The physical benefits of the workout are amplified as you reduce stress, release tension and feel happier! **NEW** Watch for our NEW Groove Method Website coming AUGUST 2010!!! 2009-12-06T01:51:20+00:00