For the past eleven years, dance coach and choreographer, Cynthia Glinka
has inspired thousands of Middle Schoolers in the Bay Area
Cynthia and her partner were the instructors for 10 years at Belvedere Tiburon's Rec Department's Cotillion.
Now, with Manners
in Motion®,
she brings a whole new level of fun, glamour and excitement to
classic Cotillion instruction.
Conceived and directed by Cynthia Glinka
Wouldn’t it be great if your child could learn the basics of social dancing - along with essential etiquette skills - and have fun doing it?
Introducing Manners in Motion®
The only program where kids get to learn partner dancing, social skills and even get to dance to a live Orchestra!
A new SPIN ON COTILLION
Manners in Motion® is the fun way for young people to learn the basics of socialdancing along with essential etiquette skills.
The 8-week program takes an entertaining and inspiring approach to teaching couples’ dancing, with an emphasis on appropriate boundaries of touch and mutual respect. Students learn how to ask for and accept a dance, escort a partner to and from the dance floor and how to identify different musical tempos.
Youngsters also learn social graces off the dance floor including dining etiquette, how to behave in formal settings and how to engage in social conversation. Sessions are taught in a supportive, non-competitive environment that integrates social group awareness with a sense of style and grace.
These lessons can be applied to everyday life; from learning to keep one’s elbows off the table to how to write a thoughtful thank-you note.
Above all, young adults learn that good manners never go out of style!
Evening Magazine – CBS Featured Segment
Now, Cynthia’s giving cotillion a whole new spin.
CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS AND PARTIES
Manners in Motion® programs can be tailored to the needs of your community.
Workshops, parties and custom programs are also available.
Manners in Motion® - It’s Like Being in a Movie!
OPEN TO ALL AGE GROUPS - No audition or experience necessary.
The Manners in Motion® series features an innovative and highly motivating teaching technique, inspired by Cynthia Glinka's real life experiences.
During one of her recent sessions, Cynthia noticed that some of the dancers weren’t responding. They slumped, yawned and were easily distracted. The students’ body language and bored expressions made it clear that dressing up and going to a gym to learn dancing wasn’t exactly their idea of a good time.
That’s when Cynthia had an idea. She told the kids, “Pretend we’re in a MOVIE … you’re an actor or actress…you just came from the Wardrobe Department, quiet on the set … places … rolling…ACTION!”
Immediately the kids’ attitudes and demeanor shifted. They danced with a spring in their step…their posture improved…and they smiled “for the camera.” According to Cynthia, “the transformation was dramatic – it was just amazing!”
For 8 fun-filled weeks, students learn dancing and etiquette while acting their “roles” as movie performers! They learn to behave “on the set”, get coached on proper “wardrobe” and practice being poised in front of the camera.
An award-winning film team is available to capture our “cast” in action and document the students’ progress on their way to the glamorous, Red Carpet Gala. For an additional fee, filming can be arranged and includes a DVD for each participating student.
Sign up today so we can write your child into the script!
RATED“GM” (for Good Manners!)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
"On The Dance Floor"
Our cast will be coached and rehearsed in popular social dances including
the Fox Trot, Swing, Waltz, Tango, Rumba and more, with continuous partner rotation.
"Looking the Part"
Students will be required to dress appropriately throughout the entire Manners in Motion® series.
'Actors' will be asked to wear a blazer or sport coat and will learn to tie a necktie.
"Actresses' are required to wear a skirt or dress and will be coached on perfect posture.
"Knot Too Tricky" Students learn the art of how to tie a neck tie
ON LOCATION
Dining Do's & Don'ts
The cast display their manners (no elbows on the table, please),
as they rehearse and explore the art of dining etiquette and socializing in a formal setting
“Perfect Posture”
Tips on posture and proper seating
"FAMILIES DANCING TOGETHER"
A companion workshop for adult family members can be arranged so you can enjoy dancing with your "star" at the Red Carpet Gala.
The Red Carpet Gala!
It's Show Time!
Families are invited as “paparazzi” to line the Red Carpet as the “stars” make their grand entrance
ON LOCATION
The Red Carpet Gala
Ladies and gentlemen demonstrate their newly acquired dance and social skills
to the sounds of a live "Big Band" orchestra, plus enjoy a buffet dinner.
Manners in Motion® Theme Song and The Glinka Glide
Original lyrics and arrangements by Don Neely
Imagine the excitement as youngsters unplug their I-Pods and dance to a live Orchestra!
It will be an “Opening Night” to remember!
"SHALL WE DANCE"
Families are welcomed as “extras” to join us on the “set” for the final half hour of the Red Carpet Gala
It's a Wrap !!
Even in the age of email, thank you notes still matter.
Young people learn the importance of sending thoughtful, handwritten notes.
5th Grade Students from North School Villa Park, Illinois
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