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"[I enjoyed] the explanation of what emotions different arm positions evoke and how that relates to different styles of dance.. Very informative with great insight... and very useful exercises and info. Cannot wait to employ what I learned! Thanks! "
"Ruric's classes are always lighthearted and so fun. I love learning the origins of the dance movements and the bits of history as well as how to apply the movements and techniques to various forms of dance. "
"All day workshop - great to have a variety of things to do...Love having choreography and music to take home. "
"I enjoyed the information on the different styles of arm movement and how movement of various parts of the arm convey a certain meaning (emotion). "
"[I enjoyed] the "why" of the arm and hand movements and how they make the dance more interpretive for the audience. It also gives the dancer the option of how she wants to convey her interpretation of the music's story line. "
"I enjoyed dancing and the light-hearted fun atmosphere [and] the challenge of learning a choreography. "
"I enjoyed the review of original steps with new interesting ones. Also liked being taught a whole choreography in one session. "
"New music, studio was spacious, choreography was fun!
"I like the fact that you gave different zil patterns that could be played to different rhythms. The handouts were helpful. The best part of this class was that we played while dancing. Because the only way to play zils and dance, is to play zils and dance. I look forward to additional workshops! "
"I think this was the first time I didn't feel overwhelmed, confused, and scared to improvise. Instead, I had structure and insight, which gave me the confidence to stop worrying about what I should have done, and just dance. "
"[The improvisation workshop] had nice organization and didn't seem rushed. I think teaching improv would be really difficult and Ruric did an amazing job. I learned quite a bit in 2 hours...I love her classes simply because they are all very intimate, even if there is a nice size group, it feels warm and cozy and friendly. "
" I loved that I was becoming more graceful. The movements made me feel less stiff. My abs and arms were sore! Yay! "
" [Enjoyed] learning new kinds of dance, being challenged, making my body move in ways I didn't know were possible. "
" Ruric is FUN and I enjoyed using my body in a different way. It was a great way to end Monday! "
" I liked the combinations being taught separately and then being brought together in the end. I liked the review of each combo in the following class. "
" [Enjoyed the ] upbeat atmosphere and very nonthreatening instruction. I received an excellent workout without realizing it because I was concentrating so hard on the steps. "
"Everything was excellent. The moves were easy to learn and so fun. Ruric is a beautiful dancer as well as instructor. I now feel so confident in myself. Thank you Ruric!!"
"It was funny, good humor while very informative. Good guidance and great music. Attention to each of us and time to ask questions."
"[Enjoyed] stretching myself, not just physically either. I like that even in the Beginner class there are people who have taken this before but there is no judgment on my ability (or inability)."
"Open to all levels of dance experience/ ages /sizes. Very knowledgable and able to break down movements so that they are easily understood. She is very complimentary and makes the class fun."
"Enjoyed everything. I was able to learn movements I've never done and use muscles I forgot about."
"Enjoyed all the help I received with the choreography."
"Today's class with the veils was wicked fun."
"You're a great teacher."
"Enjoyed everything, nothing was missing."
"I enjoyed meeting the other dancers and I always enjoy being a part of Ruric's class. She is a phenomenal teacher and a beautiful dancer. I hope to take more classes with Ruric...[The workshop] definately taught the basics."
"I enjoyed learning the steps, using the veil, and watching Ruric dance."
"Learning the choreography was a lot of fun! It really brought all of the elements we had learned together. I also enjoyed Ruric's personality - very fun and energetic!"
"[I enjoyed] learning fundamentals of movement [and] a choreography that incorporated most of these moves - good for review."
"Enjoyed the fun, open-minded atmosphere."
"The drum solo you taught in today's workshop was so cool! I like the way you teach...The best use of 4 hours!"
"Loved it!!! I wish we could do these every month."
"[I enjoyed the] new steps, fun combos, light-hearted."
"Really enjoyed learning the new steps...Choreography was fantastic! Great way to use and practice new steps."
"[I enjoyed] learning to put moves together, learning how choreography works."
"You have been the talk at [work] and just how awesome you are. We all had a great time and look forward to the upcoming classes."
"Hi Ruric - I attended your veil workshop a couple of Sundays ago and loved it...I truly enjoyed your veil workshop with your instruction on veil technique and your original choreography...hope to get some people interested in your next class and end-of-month party."
"No matter what you choose to do, I will be there for your next workshop...I am really impressed by you. I love your energy, your fun loving nature and no doubt you are a talented, graceful dancer. WOW."
"As always, dancing with Ruric was both a learning experience and a joy. I had so much fun at the veil workshop and will do my best to go to the drum solo workshop. Thanks Ruric!! "
"That was so fun!!! I can"t think of anything that could have improved it...The party sounds like fun too, count me in."