Sunday, May 18, 2014

MaZi Dance Chicago: Spotlight on Laura

MaZi Dance Chicago: Spotlight on Laura!

Laura was hand-picked for MDC by Marisol during a Ballerina Bum Body class! Her beautiful lines and technique really shine even in the challenging fitness class. Shortly after, she was selected to be in AyOH's music video (releasing next month!) with MaZi and has been featured in solos by different MDC choreographers for her stage presence and musicality. We love watching her dance because she has an innate rhythm where it appears that the music is actually coming from her. She is also a master hair-whipper! When she's not lighting up the stage, she works in advertising and can be found taking MaZi's fitness classes with her #MaZisis, Karen!

Laura floating!

IN HER OWN WORDS:

What brought you to MaZi Dance Fitness?
I have a passion for dance and was looking for a place that I could incorporate that while still getting a great workout.  I now look forward to my work-outs and have also had my dance spark re-ignited!  

What do you love about being in MaZi Dance Chicago?
I love learning new choreography!  Everyone is there to have fun and share in the spirit of dance which is a great feeling.  
Fun Fact!
I love musicals and was involved in my college theater program.  I was part of a musical exchange program and got to perform in Guys & Dolls in Italy!

One of our favorite Laura pics during a little downtime with her #MaZisis

We look forward to watching her perform this summer and seeing her in AyOH's music vid!

-XO, Zi

*MaZi Dance Chicago is a performing group made up MaZi Dance Fitness students that wish to learn & perform choreography. Their strong commitment and passionate work ethic makes them a joy to work with and a treat to watch. They represent MaZi's core values of: INSPIRE DANCE ACHIEVE & LOVE DANCE LIVE!

Thursday, May 1, 2014

5 Things you don't know about Kiley!

Kiley's always ready to Werq!



We "met" Kiley a while back as she's been teaching with us since 2010! Read here for a little #tbt on her Meet Kiley feature. This girl is the real deal and a big part of our history and MaZi fam! Here's 5 things you didn't know about gorgeous Kiley, all of which make us love her:


1.  I lived in Rome for a year during college and I'm obsessed with it.  Luckily, I get to go back for the first time this summer and I can't wait!
2.  I could not live without ice cream.  You don't want to know how much of it I eat. :)
3.  For my "real" job I'm an architect. I love it, but love dancing & teaching WERQ at MaZi Dance Fitness more.  
4.  Don't try to make plans with me on a Saturday during the fall.  I will be watching Notre Dame football.  
5.  Tardiness is my biggest pet peeve.  

Catch her for Werq Mondays at 8PM & Thursdays at 7PM at Wicker Park!

-XO, Zi
Kiley & Ma in 2011 behind the scenes for MaZi's workout video, BALLERINA EVOLVE!