BALLERINA BOTTEGA™: June 2014

Monday, June 30, 2014

Happy Birthday Anson!!

We have so many favorite Anson MaZi moments! Here are a few of the glowing birthday girl!

At RIC with Gift of Movement Founder Marisol & her MaZi bestie Mallory!

Jumping on the couch during AyOH's music video filming.

Leading a Flash Mob on 6 Corners!

Twirling!

And Finally.......

Leading our LOVE.DANCE.LIVE poster!
Better Looking Photography

Happy Birthday Beautiful Anson!

- XO, Zi & Ma

Sunday, June 29, 2014

We hope you join us in making Summer 2014 your fittest & happiest! We all start out with great intentions for summer and find that we didn't quite make them happen sometime around August. The key lies with accountability and this summer is going to be different because we're here to help!

The CHALLENGE is to:

- Take any 40 classes in July & August.
- Get instructor initials on your #BikiniBum40 card, which you will later submit for a live drawing of great prizes from our favorite neighborhood partners!
-90 minute blasts to speed up your results by pushing your limits.
- Nutritional lecture to clean up your habits by Dr. Pontarelli, date TBD. It's gotten increasingly confusing on what to eat!
- Any class package applies, but to help you take advantage of our Bikini Challenger Deal, which comes out to $6.25/class for the 40 classes at $250 for 2 unlimited months, July & August!

Visual accountability

Every week take a SELFIE of yourself in fitted clothing or swimwear in front of a mirror.

Be consistent for 9 weeks!

This is only for yourself, but if you choose to share it, please tag #bikinibum40 on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!

See you at the studio!

- XO Zi

Friday, June 6, 2014

MaZi Dance Chicago*: Spotlight on Mallory!

MaZi Dance Chicago: Spotlight on Mallory!

Mallory is one of those girls that has an inexplicable coolness factor. She's always in a good mood as she walks into MaZi with her curls in a loose bun, her dark-rimmed glasses, and a huge smile. This cool girl is also very special! She is one of our Gift of Movement instructors for RIC as she just graduated with a Dance/Movement Therapy graduate degree from Columbia College.

She brings tons of energy and sass to all the classes she's in, i.e. if you take Ballerina Fight Club with her she might knock you out.:) She's been performing with MDC since 2012 and inspires all of us choreograhers with her "attack" on the movement and endless energy and commitment to the work. Last December, before our very own eyes, and during an MDC performance, her boyfriend proposed to her after she finished dramatically on the floor. In 5 minutes flat, Mallory had us all believing in love, but most importantly she had us believing in fairy tales!

Mallory in her element!

IN HER OWN WORDS:

Why do you dance?

I dance to give my inner soul a voice.

What does MaZi mean to you?

My (dance) family, my release, my self-care, and fulfilling my passion.

One of our favorite moments ever! Relive the moment HERE.

Thanks for bringing so much soul to MaZi with you everyday!

-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!