Are you ready to sweat?
Toronto, Wednesday April 18th, 2007 -- After almost 20 years of promoting Afro-Caribbean culture mainly through dance, the Caribbean Folk Performers (CFP) continue to strive toward creating new programs to benefit the community. Their latest addition to their already extensive repertoire includes a special fitness class that is conducted by Ayanna Lee-Rivears called SOCACIZE™.
SOCACIZE™ is a creative blend of high/low African and Caribbean dance movements performed to calypso, soca, zouk, reggae and dancehall music and on occasion to drum music. The exhilarating mode of the work-out focuses on cardio, weight and strength training targeting all age groups. The ultimate goal of the program is to work-out with emphasis on carefully selected music and movements to synchronize with the mind and body to result in burning calories fast (up to 1000 per 60 minute session) while totally enjoying a session that truly makes you liven up and get fit at the same time.
To date Ayanna has hosted several workshops within the GTA and have attracted individuals from all age groups and all walks of life, including many young professionals, students and older adults. SOCACIZE™ is an alternative to having to go to the gym three times a week. It's the equivalent to having a regular daily fifteen minute daily workout, but compressed into a one day 2 hour session." says CFP founder and artistic director Cheryl Findlay. "It is designed for individuals that do not have the time to exercise during the week or simply don't have the motivation to keep fit.
SOCACIZE™ workshops are held quarterly (usually on a Sunday from 2-4pm) at OIP Dance Centre in Downtown Toronto. Sessions are held every 6-8 weeks throughout the GTA. For more information on SOCACIZE™ workshops or sessions, contact Ayanna Lee-Rivears at 416-728-5545 e-mail: aleerivears@yahoo.ca
About Caribbean Folk Performers
Caribbean Folk Performers is a Toronto based company of exciting dancers and musicians. Their beautifully costumed dancers and drummers constantly have audiences cheering for more. Specializing in Afro-Caribbean dance; including Limbo, Calypso, Shango, Sokou, Brakata, Bele, Pique, Zouk and more, CFP continues to dazzle audience around the world with their famous 'Flaming Limbo' and 'Bottle Dances'. Founded in 1988, the company is committed to preserving and promoting traditional African and Indigenous Caribbean Culture through dance, music and drama.
