Sigh from pressure!!

Sorry I can't return everyone's emails nor phone calls. After May 26th, 2013. You bet i'll returning your call or email. Your comments, business, ideas are important to me, so bare with me. I have an aggressive schedule that I am tying to survive. In a few weeks, I'll be ready to either choreograph, workshop your facility, and train more people in dance, fitness, or Movement/Voice for Actors, okay? Almost done... These weeks have been super crazy with around the clock working, in grad school, teaching (dance, fitness, acting), and taking my business to another level (on top of every thing i'm tied up with). Yes, i'm launching a new part of my business to step it up and it's sleepless. At the moment, I'm in a production at CSULA, Hair the musical, where I play tribe member Leata, and it has been taking up so much of my time. But glad to say that this production will give 4 units towards my graduating requirements. So it's worth it. But I only get 3 hours sleep at the most, and 4 if i'm lucky. I'm counting the days when this production is over (i love doing it, but will be glad when my time is given back to me) and i'm counting the days when this quarter in grad school will be over, so that I can concentrate on my business. I don't want to say what it is yet, but it's not any different than what I do now; however, it will be on a different level (where the harder you work at it, the easier time comes to you to do in your life other things that also enjoy). Anyhow, in a couple of weeks, my website RocioPonce.com, will be looking a bit different again because it's part of the business change. However, I have one friend that I trust with my life helping me, and thanx to that friend, some of the pressure is off a bit. I owe my life to this friend. I'm lucky. That's it for now. Stay tune for LA BESTIA shows coming up after May 2013 and for more Flamenco Shows after May 2013. Aaaaa!! I wish I was two people.. Cheers, Rocio Ponce http://www.RocioPonce.com http://www.facebook.com/LaBestiaMusic http://www.LaBestiaMusic.com/ http://www.facebook.com/aVivirElmomentoFlamenco

WEBSITE IS DONE (KIND OF)

OK, MY LIFE IS A CONSTANT 24/7 NON-STOP UNTIL I'M DONE WITH THIS QUARTER, THEN I'LL BE FREE AS A BIRD. THE PRESSURE OF STRESS GETS HIGHER AND THE ALLERGIES KICK IN HARDER (i don't know why that happens). SO I HAD TO BRING IT UP A NOTCH: THE MORE PRESSURE FROM WORK AND SCHOOL (both full time, almost a crazy 80 to 90 hours a week. trust me, if school was out of the picture, i wouldn't be feeling this pounding pressure over my chest). SO WHEN THE ANXIETY OF STRESS POUNDS MY CHEST, I GET ON THAT TREADMILL AND GO FOR IT (EITHER AT WORK OR AT SCHOOL). OR FLAMENCO DRILLS! IT HELPS! AND AS SWEATY AS I GET WITH NO TIME TO WIND DOWN, I EITHER HAVE TO GO BACK TO WORK OR STUDY/CLASS-TIME.
IN THE MIDST OF ALL THAT, I HAVE SOMEONE WHO LOVES ME DEARLY HELPING ME UPDATE MY WEBSITE AND KEEP UP MY FACEBOOK PAGES. HE'S AN ANGEL AND I WON'T MENTION HIM BECAUSE HE ASKED ME NOT TO.
HE'S HELPING ME BECAUSE HE SAYS I INSPIRE HIM TO NEVER COMPLAIN OF THE THINGS HE TAKES FOR GRANTED (HE'S ALWAYS BEEN A PRIVILEGED PERSON GROWING UP, ALWAYS GETTING WHAT HE WANTS. ONE DAY I PUT HIM IN HIS PLACE, AND HE TOLD ME IT HURT HIM SO MUCH THAT HE DECIDED TO BE MY FRIEND. AND EVER SINCE, WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS. ANYHOW, HE'S HELPING ME KEEP UP THIS WEBSITE AND OTHER SMALL LITTLE ADMINISTRATIVE CHORES UNTIL I'M DONE WITH THIS 10 WEEK SPRING QUARTER. THANK YOU, DUDE!!! I REALLY REALLY LOVE YOU FOR THAT & I WILL FOREVER BE YOUR FRIEND :-).
CLICK ANYWHERE ON THE PARAGRAPH TO CHECK OUT THE FINALLY, UPDATED, FACE-LIFTED WEBSITE. I WANT IT TO LOOK FRIENDLY AND NOT TOO BUSINESS-LIKE. THANK YOU MBC FOR SPONSORING MY WEBSITE, AND THANK YOU TO MY FRIEND FOR HELPING ME ;-)

Flamenco Dance Classes (updated 4/1/13)

Flamenco Dance Classes with live guitarist
every Sunday at

1818 e 1st Street
L.A. CA 90033
(free parking on empty lot, corner of 1st & Boyle - doors down from the dance classes)

Teens/Adults: 9am to 10am
Flamenquito's Kids: 10am to 11am

For rates, click here!

inquiries, email: aVivirElmomentoFlamenco@gmail.com

Note: always check in to see if classes are being held because schedule's are subject to be changed.
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Mind&Body Pilates Fitness Training

I'M ALSO A CERTIFIED PILATES TRAINER. DIFFERENT FROM BEING A FLAMENCO ARTIST, HUH? ;-)

LET ME HELP YOU TONE UP, LENGTHEN & STRENGTHEN.
OVER TEN YEARS OF HELPING OTHERS REACH THEIR GOALS, THRU PILATES ALONE, WHETHER IF IT'S TO GET THEM READY FOR A WEDDING, INJURY REHABILITATION, HELP THEM WITH THEIR WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM, PERFORMERS (DANCERS & ACTORS - I MYSELF AM A PROFESSIONAL DANCER & ACTOR), CORRECT SPINAL ALIGNMENT, DEVELOP A STRENGTHENING/LENGTHENING OR WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM, REUNIONS, YOU NAME IT.
WITH MY OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCE USING PILATES FOR WEIGHT LOSS, INJURY REHABILITATION, & STAYING FIT, I CAN HELP YOU WITH THE SAME ISSUES I HAD. I ATTEST TO IT BECAUSE I LIVE IT.
I TEACH, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, IN THE SILVERLAKE/ECHO PARK AREA IN A STUDIO CALLED 'IN&UP PILATES'. IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE SHAPE OF YOUR BODY, STAY FIT, STRENGTHEN AND LENGTHEN THOSE MUSCLES TO HAVE THAT ELEGANT TONED LOOK, OR IF YOU NEED ME TO HELP REHABILITATE ANY INJURY/IES, CALL ME 323-333-7067 or email me at aVivirElmomentoFlamenco@gmail.com.

THESE ARE MY RATES:

SPECIAL INTRO PRIVATE SERIES, 8 @ $60 ($480.00)
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After intro series is completed, these are the normal rates:
Single Private Session $85.00
Four Session Series @ $80 ($320) - save $5 each person
Six Session Series @ 75 ($450) - save $10 each person
Eight Session Series @ $70 ($560) - save $15 each person
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SHARED CLASS SESSIONS
(Two or three people in the class)
Single Shared Session $40.00 each person
Four Session Series @ $35 each person ($140.00)
Eight Session Series @ $33 each person ($264.00)
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SPECIAL INTRO DUET SERIES (Bring a friend/shared exclusive),
8 @ $38 each person ($304.00)

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IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEE MY PILATES CERTIFICATIONS, CLICK ON THIS PARAGRAPH, WHICH WILL TAKE YOU TO MY FACEBOOK PAGE. ONCE YOU'RE IN, GO TO PHOTOS, AND CLICK ON THE ALBUM THAT SAYS 'FitnessCertifications'.
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If that's too far for you, I am also training members in Monrovia CA at Hala Skin & Body & at Equinox Fitness Club in Santa Monica CA. Those rates are different & if you'd like to find out, then inquire within. Click anywhere on this paragraph which will take you to my facebook page & email me through there.
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Mind, Body, Fitness

Hello friends,

The New Year, 2013, is almost here. Wow! It came fast, right?
Anyhow, we usually think to ourselves, "what new year's resolution can set for myself & stick with it?"
This passed year has been a lil iffy trying to deal with school, then realized the ignorance of certain professors & the kindness of others. In my grad program, we are given choices of classes/courses to fulfill as prerequisites, i.e. if this quarter I can't take/fulfill this certain class/course then next quarter I may be able to take another class/course.
This quarter, I registered with this certain professor who is the only one teaching a course I need to graduate, I repeat, for this quarter only, but I can take another course that can fill that same requirement for the upcoming quarters. I've had this professor in another class/course previously & unfortunately she was very ignorant to the point where I didn't feel comfortable. So I think to myself, "why am I going to put myself thru that again?"
So my New Year's resolution is to not deal with dickheads anymore. I already get paid to deal with them, vaguely now, in my career, & I mean vaguely. So no need to deal with any dickhead professor if it's not necessary. No Dealing with dickheads this year :-).
So this year, I am going to drop her class for winter quarter & start the year with positive energy through focusing on my health physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually.
I'm already focused on it, so I guess what I'm saying is that I am going to continue it & not deal with ignorant professors/people (for free at least), I'm gonna get fit, focus on my health on all aspects, continue teaching fitness - movement & voice for actors - flamenco - & simply stay on the positive path. We always have stumbles here & there, but if I can prevent myself from dealing with a dickhead for 9 weeks (a quarter), then great. My New Year's Resolution will be in action.
New Year's resolution:
Avoiding negative people like that professor if I can help it.
Continue teaching fitness which I will use as a continuance in getting fit.
Stay positive.
Eat healthier than ever.
Continue learning to sing new Flamenco songs as well as continue teaching flamenco dance.
And pass my national certification Personal Trainer test (one I have to update every two years).
Voila.... Case closed.
What's your New Year's resolution for 2013?

Xmas Flamenco Dinner Show 12/15/12, Saturday

LIVE FLAMENCO Xmas DINNER SHOW

SATURDAY DECEMBER 15th, 2012.

THE 'TO LIVE THE MOMENT FLAMENCO/ A VIVIR EL MOMENTO FLAMENCO' TEAM WILL HAVE THEIR Xmas FLAMENCO DINNER SHOW ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 15th, 2012.
FIRST SHOW AT 7:00PM AND SECOND SHOW AT 8:30PM AT UN SOLO SOL KITCHEN: 1818 EAST 1ST STREET, L.A. CA 90033.
CALL UN SOLO SOL KITCHEN TO MAKE A RESERVATION BEFORE THEY RUN OUT OF SEATS 323-807-9552.
BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, LOVED ONES. AND YOU CAN ALSO BRING YOUR FAVORITE WINE OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OF YOUR CHOICE TO GO ALONG WITH THE DELICIOUS DINNER AND FLAMENCO SHOW.

CLICK BELOW & JOIN:
CLICK HERE TO STAY UPDATED ON OUR FLAMENCO ACTIVITIES:
http://www.facebook.com/aVivirElmomentoFlamenco
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Pilates Certified (get fit, strengthen, lengthen)

I'M ALSO A CERTIFIED PILATES TRAINER. DIFFERENT FROM BEING A FLAMENCO ARTIST, HUH? ;-)

LET ME HELP YOU TONE UP, LENGTHEN & STRENGTHEN.
OVER TEN YEARS OF HELPING OTHERS REACH THEIR GOALS, THRU PILATES ALONE, WHETHER IF IT'S TO GET THEM READY FOR A WEDDING, INJURY REHABILITATION, HELP THEM WITH THEIR WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM, PERFORMERS (DANCERS & ACTORS - I MYSELF AM A PROFESSIONAL DANCER & ACTOR), CORRECT SPINAL ALIGNMENT, DEVELOP A STRENGTHENING/LENGTHENING OR WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM, REUNIONS, YOU NAME IT.

WITH MY OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCE USING PILATES FOR WEIGHT LOSS, INJURY REHABILITATION, & STAYING FIT, I CAN HELP YOU WITH THE SAME ISSUES I HAD. I ATTEST TO IT BECAUSE I LIVE IT.

I TEACH, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, IN THE SILVERLAKE/ECHO PARK AREA IN A STUDIO CALLED 'IN&UP PILATES'. IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE SHAPE OF YOUR BODY, STAY FIT, STRENGTHEN AND LENGTHEN THOSE MUSCLES TO HAVE THAT ELEGANT TONED LOOK, OR IF YOU NEED ME TO HELP REHABILITATE ANY INJURY/IES, CALL ME 323-333-7067 or email me at aVivirElmomentoFlamenco@gmail.com.


THESE ARE MY RATES:

SPECIAL INTRO PRIVATE SERIES, 8 @ $60 ($480.00)
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After intro series is completed, these are the normal rates:
Single Private Session $85.00
Four Session Series @ $80 ($320) - save $5 each person
Six Session Series @ 75 ($450) - save $10 each person
Eight Session Series @ $70 ($560) - save $15 each person
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SHARED CLASS SESSIONS
(Two or three people in the class)
Single Shared Session $40.00 each person
Four Session Series @ $35 each person ($140.00)
Eight Session Series @ $33 each person ($264.00)
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SPECIAL INTRO DUET SERIES (Bring a friend/shared exclusive),
8 @ $38 each person ($304.00)

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IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEE MY PILATES CERTIFICATIONS, CLICK ON THIS PARAGRAPH, WHICH WILL TAKE YOU TO MY FACEBOOK PAGE. ONCE YOU'RE IN, GO TO PHOTOS, AND CLICK ON THE ALBUM THAT SAYS 'FitnessCertifications'.
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If that's too far for you, I am also training members in Monrovia CA at Hala Skin & Body & at Equinox Fitness Club in Santa Monica CA. Those rates are different & if you'd like to find out, then inquire within. Click anywhere on this paragraph which will take you to my facebook page & email me through there.
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