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​2018 PRIVATE CLASSES & ONLINE TRAINING:

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​BE SURE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE.
WE CAN'T GUARANTY THE SPOT IF LIMIT IS REACHED OR STUDENT DIDN'T PURCHASE PROPER APPARATUS.


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Our Ribbon Fit Classes run 45 - 90 minutes and it is very important for every student to be prepared for the class session in advance. EACH student require to purchase & bring her/his PERSONAL EQUIPMENT for each class that will allow eliminate interruption of the training process and as a result will lead to the best result in moving from Introduction to Performance / Competitive Level.

We asking you to be prepared for the class and arrive 10 minutes in advance to start the class the SAME TIME as the other students. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL & POLITE when join the session and each class. Feel free to register & bring friends!
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In order to eliminate  distraction during the class, confusion & rental fees PLEASE PURCHASE outfit, RibbonFit gymnastics & dancing EQUIPMENT IN ADVANCE PRIOR THE DAY OF YOUR FIRST CLASS. 
We gladly exclude delivery cost for the FIRST DAY OF CLASSES, when you receive your purchase.

PAYMENT FOR 8 CLASSES can be processed HERE.
TO PURCHASE REQUIRED APPARATUS PLEASE CLICK HERE

PAYMENT FOR 8 CLASSES  + APPARATUS can be processed by cash, cheque payable to RibbonFit or place preorder here:



​2018 GROUP CLASSES :

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THIS OFFER IS ACTIVE from February 15 - March 31 and available on a FIRST COME basis. If you wish to purchase  one separate item please click HERE
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Please accept our policy in regards to PAID APPARATUS DELIVERY SERVICES, APPARATUS DAMAGE FEES & RENTAL FEES. If you decide to RENT Ribbon Ballet & Gymnastics apparatus on a the regular basis - please let us know in advance and we gladly supply you with the rental contract form & apparatus in order to eliminate distraction & have a productive, enjoyable & successful training experience!

​CLICK ON THE BASKET TO PLACE YOUR ORDER :

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2017 STRETCHING FOR SKATERS
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San Diego Figure Skating Communications
a non-profit educational organization
SDFSC-Enews.Org

       Stretching and relaxing muscles does not diminish your muscle tone. It does the opposite. Muscles that retain tension are weaker than muscles that are relaxed properly with correct stretching.
       A stretch position should be held or 15-30 seconds and Never Bounce or pulsate. The foot on the floor should be flat. Going onto the toe does NOT provide any positive transfer for figure skaters. Stretching movements done improperly can cause serious injuries.
      Ballet requires the same high level of athletic ability to master the dance technique as it does any sports skill. The precision and strength of ballet moves requires the development great muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and total body control. Perfecting form and the techniques require hours of repetitive movement that stresses muscles and joints. It is essential to warm-up gradually before stretching to prevent injury and assisting loosen tight muscles.
Off-Ice Activities for Skaters

Ballet Exercises
       Before lacing up your skates, it is highly desirable to perform stretching and warm up exercises. This can prevent muscle strains and tears. The off-ice warm-up saves time that would otherwise be spent in warming up on the ice.

       Low impact aerobic exercises are especially important and should become a part of a regular pre skating stretching and and post skating cooling down period. 

       The most effective way to improve your stretching is to stretch every day before and after on ice practice sessions. You also can stretch after awakening in the morning or before going to bed at night. With stretching, more is better than less, but never stretch to the point of pain, and never stretch an injury unless under the supervision of your supervising physician.

      Ballet classes can be very helpful in improving basic posture, developing presentation and musical expression, plus learning how to control the core body by "find your body's center" (shoulders,
hips, and feet in a vertical line).

      Using the barre for stretching is especially appropriate to perform static positions such as a sit spin, camel spin, arabesque spiral, split jump. These exercises are very similar to the ice skating activities.
The majority of figure skating activities use all the muscle groups, rather than isolating certain muscles. 

      When working on highly specific skills such as jumps and spins, the preferred choice to target the major muscle groups but are specific to the performance of the skating skill.

      The Plié in ballet is when a dancer bends his or her knees and then straightens them in a smooth continuous movement.  This is the same movement in skating that allows the:
  • Transference of weight from one foot to the other (stroking) while traveling in the same direction
  • Transfer of weight while changing feet and direction using (mohawks and choctaws),
  • Changing directions on one foot (rockers, counters, brackets, three turns). 
        Plie's train the body in shape and placement. Plies should be performed in in all of the 5 basic positions of ballet. There are two kinds of plies, demi and grand. In demi plies, the knees are bent halfway. In grand plies, the knees are completely bent.
  • How to Do a Grand Plié in Ballet
  • Arm Positions in Ballet Preparatory through fifth arm positions  

Five Ballet Foot Positions
      The five basic positions of ballet are important because every basic move in ballet begins and ends in one of the positions. There is a strong transference of many ballet skills and presentation in skating performances.

The Ballet Combination Book, 4th Edition  contains over 250 combinations for the ballet class. This book is designed to help you with a multitude of choices and ideas.  You'll find basic technique ideas for young dancers, as well as more difficult combinations for the intermediate dancer.     Always perform stretches after your muscles are warm; a five minute warm-up will suffice in normal room temperatures. In a colder environment, lengthen the warm-up period. There are five types of stretching: 
  • Static - Static stretching is when you push yourself into your full stretch and hold it;
  • Dynamic - Dynamic stretching is when you gradually increase the stretch to your maximum.
  • Ballistic - involves bouncing up and down repeatedly to touch your toes. This type of stretching is generally not considered useful and can lead to injury as it does not allow your muscles to adjust to, and relax in, the stretched position.
  • Eccentric -  Eccentric muscle action is a lengthening muscle contraction. The muscle fiber (sarcomeres) crossbridges are at their maximal overlap at the beginning of the contraction, therefore, the eccentric contraction generates more tension than both concentric and isometric contractions.
  • Proprioceptive - Proprioceptive muscular facilitation is one of the most effective forms of flexibility training for increasing range of motion. PNF techniques can be both passive (no associated muscular contraction) or active (voluntary muscle contraction). While there are several variations of PNF stretching, they all have one thing in common - they facilitate muscular inhibition. 

Proprioceptors are specialized sensory receptors on nerve endings found in muscles, tendons, joints, and the inner ear. These receptors relay information about motion or position and make us aware of our own body position and movement in space. Proprioceptors detect subtle changes in movement, position, tension, and force, within the body. The proprioceptors of the musculoskeletal system are found in the tendons and in the muscle fibers. 
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Source: http://iceskatingresources.org/Off-IceActivitiesForSkaters.html

LINKS & INFORMATION

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/17916993/teaching-rhythmic-gymnastics-skills


2017 WINTER SESSION ​
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2017
NEW WESTMINSTER, BC

Centennial Lodge in Queen's Park,
​Third Ave, New Westminster, BC

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Please SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS & SUGGESTIONS for this new year and do not forget to check out the list of participants for our new 2017 classes at New Westminster, White Rock & South Surrey.
We are strongly suggest to email and book an appointment with Ms. Alexa or our assistant coaches in advance. Please request the time after the class by emailing us. We are always want to hear from you. Thank you!

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ONLINE REGISTRANTS FOR 2017:

Dear Parents & New Students

Thank you for checking www.RibbonFit.com website and for your registration!

I am looking forward to meeting you for you first class at Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Please check our location in advance. We have some nice pictures from 2016-17 & the last classes here. Please take a look and come and meet us on Wednesday at 5:25pm.

I encourage the parents take time/rest/meditate in beautiful Queen’s Park or nearby shopping mall and come back 5-10 minutes prior the end of the class to make some pictures and videos.

Feel free to bring a friend for one Free class! If you have any questions, feel free to text or send us email and I’ll do my best to reply you when I’m back from my class.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

REGISTRATION FORM
CALENDAR FOR INTRO & INTRO+ CLASSES
MAP: YELP DIRECTION
LOCATION IN NEW WESTMINSTER : RIBBON FIT HOME PAGE -> Calendar*Location page

With Best Regards,
Alexa
www.RibbonFit.com

GROUPON INTRO CLASSES (4)

Our website as an easy to use registration form, please fill out this REGISTRATION FORM and  to let us know the colour of ribbon your daughter prefers. We are looking forward to meeting you at Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, New Westminster.

Please feel free to check our pictures from the last classes on Facebook and come over on Wednesday at 5:25 pm for your first class. Please remember to redeem your Groupon with Alexa & let her know  if you register for 25 or 80 minutes class. If you wish to switch to 80 min or register for next classes – please email us to get discount with the great deal!
 
While your girls are meeting new friends, Ms. Alexa encourage parents take the time and rest/meditate in Queen’s Park or nearby shopping mall and come back in the end of the class.

Feel free to bring a friend for one Free class! If you have any questions, feel free to text or send us email and I’ll do my best to reply you when I’m back from my class.
 
Requirements for the class : 
http://www.ribbonfit.com/store/c19/REQUIREMENTS_FOR_CLASS.html
 
Schedule and location can be find here: 
http://www.ribbonfit.com/calendar--locations.html
 
Join us on Facebook
 
http://www.ribbonfit.com/101.html

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
REGISTRATION FORM
CALENDAR FOR INTRO & INTRO+ CLASSES
MAP:  YELP DIRECTION
LOCATION IN NEW WESTMINSTER : RIBBON FIT HOME PAGE -> Calendar*Location page

With Best Regards,
Alexa
www.RibbonFit.com
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