All Day Dance Party!

Want to unleash your inner dancer? Come join us Saturday, September 13th at The Grand Ballroom for a fun filled day of danceSPARK classes, provided by SPARKcon instructors! SPARKcon is an interdisciplinary creativity, art & design festival produced by the non-profit creativity incubator, Visual Art Exchange. It is the 9th annual SPARKcon event and it celebrates the diverse creativity in the Triangle region so that artists and the community can come together. Various events such as art, music, film, fashion, dance, etc. will begin on Thursday, September 11th and end Sunday, September 14th in downtown Raleigh.

The schedule for Saturday at The Grand Ballroom is as follows:

9-10am: Dance Yoga

A mix of Vinyasa yoga and Horton modern dance technique, presented in a way accessible to adults of all levels. No prior yoga or dance experience is required. Ages 16 and up. 

10-11am: Modern Dance

An intermediate modern dance class for ages 12 and up.

11-12pm: Creative Dance

Specifically designed for dancers 12 years and younger. Learn to use BEST in movement – Body, Energy, Space, and Time – in a variety of creative and imaginative activities. And all dancers will work together to choreograph their very own dance phrases! No experience is necessary for this class.

12-1pm: Karate

 A karate demonstration and beginning karate class to learn basic stances and techniques.

1-2pm: Hip Hop

A blend of hip-hop basics with jazz and funk for all ages and levels. Learn pop video style dancing after a vigorous warm-up, body isolation work and stretching. Ages 12 and up. 

2-3pm: Bhangra

 A high-energy folk dance from India! It is all about having fun, expressing your joy, and bringing out the best in you. Students will not only learn the fundamentals, but also get some cultural insights as well.

7pm-10pm: Ballroom Dance Party with guests performances from ballroom dancers

Featuring Live Music from local bands and showcase performances throughout from local Ballroom Dancers, join us for our first annual Ballroom Dance Party. The event is FREE and open to the public, we hope to see you on the dance floor!

Get away from your life for a day and come dance with us! Hope to see you there! 

For more information, visit the SPARKcon website: http://www.sparkcon.com/

Cheers,

Megan

Look like an Award Winning Actress!

The 66th Annual Primetime Emmys were last night! How exciting is it to watch all of the beautiful actors and actresses strut down the red carpet? From their manicured nails, one of a kind dresses, and flawless hairstyles made me feel a little envious. Don't worry! We have some ideas and instructions on how to make your hair look as gorgeous as theirs so you can look like a superstar on your wedding day.

The Low Bun

Melissa Raunch let her fly-aways loose but still looked elegant with this simple low bun style.

Get the look:

http://www.oncewed.com/diy/diy-knotted-bun-wedding-hairstyle/

The Wavy Curls

Melissa McCarthy looks classy with her loose curls. Perfect for a bride who wants a laid-back but still beautiful hairdo. 

Get the look:

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/how-to/a23517/wavy-to-curly-hair-how-to/

The High Bun

Sarah Hyland rocked this chic bun. This look really brings out your natural facial features.

Get the look:

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2011/07/in-a-rush-forget-the-brush/

The Parted Low Pony

Kiernan Shipka looks elegant with this fun and easy twisted ponytail.

Get the look:

http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2013/11/the-twisted-phonytail/

The Half-up, Half-down

Mindy Kaling jazzed up the normal half-up hairdo to make her own unique style.

Get the look:

http://www.bobbyglam.com/blog/2013/01/vintage-half-up-hair-tutorial/

The Parted Updo

Taylor Schilling proved that even women with short hair can rock a glamorous updo.

Get the look:

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/05/all-hair-all-week-4/

These hairstyles are just a few out of hundreds of ideas you can create on your special day. Don't hold back! Be as crazy and unique as you want. Every look is elegant and beautiful and you'll look just like a celebrity. For more about these photos and tutorials check out: 

http://www.brit.co/emmys-2014-hairstyle-tutorials/

Cheers,

Megan

Fall Colors

Summer is coming to an end and fall is right around the corner! The crisp air and changing leaves creates a serene beauty that makes this wedding season breathtaking. Getting away from the bright summery decor can be difficult but fall has so much to offer with it's earthy tones and cozy neutral blends. Deciding what color scheme to go with for your special day can be stressful so here are some ideas to help:

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www.afabulousfeteblog.com

The cranberry colored flowers compliments the light tan earth tones. You can still throw in even more color with a splash of light pink. The pink and gold leaves are simple DIY by just spray painting some dried out leaves! These would be nice accents on tables or even as the bride walks down the isle. 

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www.completely-coastal.com

The white and light blue flowers give a calm feeling and could be a great color scheme if you want to get away from the brown/tan earth tones. The pumpkins are a simple and inexpensive idea for centerpieces or table decor that can brighten up the room and make your wedding dress pop. 

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www.shelterness.com

This lovely purple and pink scheme is the perfect blend of light and dark contrasts. The purple flowers with small white candles adds a romantic accent. Any purple flower could be used to decorate around the candles in a unique but simple way.

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http://storyboardwedding.com

Don't be afraid to go bold! The bright pink and oranges are really complimented by the cranberry and green. The bright colors add a vibrant and lively feel while the cranberry and green bring it back to feeling like fall. The blue mason jars are simple centerpieces that don't take away from the beautiful essence of the flowers and gives that rustic, fall feel. 

Cheers,

Megan