What are three words that best describe you? 
Energetic, Positive, and Independent.

Tell us a bit about yourself: the true Diva.
When I was 15 I moved to Canada from South Texas by myself to live a better life. Mostly anything I’ve ever done I’ve done it on my own. Getting myself into schools, auditions, studios, classes, transportation, photo shoots, jobs, etc. I grew up in a really small town, and I had a small town mind. Since I’ve moved I see there is a whole entire world out of opportunity. Best believe I’m going to go out there and get it!

How did you get into teaching dance/fitness?  Tell us about your experiences in the industry.
I always loved to dance as a kid, but was never a “studio child”. The small town I grew up in didn’t have studios, so I resulted to cheerleading. When I moved to Canada I put myself in a studio right away. After about 6 months of taking class I was assisting the younger classes. I also transferred to an arts school, took dance obviously, and got the opportunity to choreograph/teach my classmates. After that, I guess word got around and I started c0-choreographing studio competition numbers. I’ve been in love with teaching ever since! Industry wise I’ve choreographed for events such as “Dancing with the Docs” (fundraiser for the Closer campaign), some talent shows/musicals, and was a co-choreographer of a fashion show for the clothing company Hurley. I’ve danced in a few music videos this year, stage events, and of course Nuvo-Burlesque shows!  I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge of the industry in 2012.

Why did you decide join DivaGirl?
I love teaching dance/dance fitness. I love performing. I love having a team of amazing people surrounding me with positivity. Working with DivaGirl I enjoy all of these things + more!

Tell us a bit about the classes/workshops that you offer to the DivaGirl Community.
As of right now I am starting WAACK yourself into shape! Waacking is a fresh dance style very hip to the dance scene. It’s also great arm, ab, cardio- pumping workout! Gunna be FRESH!

Why should women attend your DivaGirl classes/workshops?
I give more to my students than just a class! I believe in nourishing the soul, body, and mind through dance. Everyone needs an outlet once in awhile, and when you attend my class I can guarantee you won’t be thinking about your to-do list. You will just be having fun & WERKING!

What constitutes you as a Diva?
I’m pretty much a female version of a hustler. No, but really as I said before.. if I want something I will work as hard as possible until I get it.

 What are your top three tips to help women get fit, have fun and feel sexy?
1. Eat WELL! It’s totally cool to treat yourself, but you are what you eat!  What you fuel your body with affects your mood, skin, and health.
2. Keep your friends close! Don’t let your Diva hustle get in the way of catching up with your girls.
3. Make sure your exercise excites you! If you don’t enjoy running – don’t run. There are so many ways to stay fit. Exercise often & enjoy doing it!

Are there any upcoming workshops/events/projects that you are working on, that you would like to share to the DivaGirl community?
Vanessa Young, the Booking Agent of DivaGirl Entertainment, and I are working on a HYPE ART project called ‘Those Girls.”  It may or may not have you asking this question.

Final Comments?
Pastel Supernova once told me “No excuses!” Remember that… YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!

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Girl, you deserve a break.  More accurately, you deserve a day of high-end lounges, crazy-delicious food, fun & sexy classes and sparkling conversations with women who are just as amazing as you.  Recharge your batteries with our fierce, fresh and fabulous day in Toronto, brought to you by your girlfriends at BeVitalicious & DivaGirl Fitness.

Our day will be at the gorgeous Cream Lounge in the heart of the trendy King West area, in which you mingle with other fabulous women and receive your bag of fantastic goodies.  The morning will start off with a revitalizing, energy-boosting green juice and a invigorating workshop with Ana. After Ana and Laura, the Vitalicious Divas, will rock your socks off with an inspiring seminar about How to Live a Vitalicious + Divalicious Lifestyle.  Ana will talk about living a life of joy and passion and vitality and just generally being the vitalicious diva you know you were meant to be.  Laura will be talking about how to get your sexy back and showing you how to walk in sexy heels. It will be one sexy afternoon!

Followed by a fierece and fabulous group coaching workshop – what better way to bond with your new BFF’s!

After all that talking, we’ll prepare (and eat) incredibly healthy, incredibly delicious snacks – and you’ll learn fantastic skills and recipes that you can use at home.  Which Diva doesn’t like and enjoy food?

You’ll return home Saturday evening feeling refreshed, inspired and probably already missing all the new BFFs that you met.  How can you say no?

Who’s Laura?

Laura Furtado is simply one-of-a kind. She follows her passion, loves to be creative and goes after what she wants. She is a powerful force to be reckoned with who is self-driven and unstoppable. Laura is a self-proclaimed workaholic who has created an empire with DivaGirl Inc.  Most know Laura as the “DivaGirl,”  but she is also a successful Dancer,Instructor, Choreographer and Presenter.

DivaGirl consists of 4 divisions: DivaGirl Fitness(dance/fitness company across North America),DivaGirl Entertainment (professional dance company), DivaGirl Beauty (spa/beauty division) and DivaGirl-Preneur (hosting women entrepreneur seminars and networking events).  With over 25 years of experience in the dance and fitness realms, she has made a presence across North America and Europe, including Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Ukraine and Portugal.

She is a Visionary who has transformed the concept of a diva, with the creation of the DivaGirl community. Throughout her career, Laura has danced on stages across the world, has taught in numerous cities, certified hundreds of female Instructors and instructed thousands of women.

Laura has been titled Canada’s Top Young Entrepreneur of 2010, one of Canada’s Top 25 Young Entrepreneurs of 2009, Nominee for the Arts Entrepreneur of the Year, Nominee for the Emerging Performing Artist of the Year, Titika Advocate, Lululemon Ambassador and Diva-Preneur. She is also the Co-Founder and Co-Producer of Women in Dance, a creative showcase featuring the top female Dancers and Choreographer in Toronto, ON.  She has also been recently featured in the first edition of the Toronto CRAVE book, featuring the sassiest women entrepreneurs in the city.

The success of her unique dance styles and repertories, have featured her in numerous media outlets such as the Toronto Star, Global Television, CBC, Cosmo TV, Much Music, Rogers Television, City TV, The Slice Network, OMNI Television, Toronto Life, The National Post, The Mississauga News, SNAP Newspaper, Sheridan Sun, CHUM FM, Chin Radio, That Channel Radio& The Best Darn Talk Show.

She has also been featured in various online media outlets including:Sweetspot, Notable TV, Toronto.com, FAJO Magazine, CRAVE Toronto, Hip & Urban Girl, Stiletto Twins, HeyDoYou, Happy Grrls, I’m Charming You andThe City is Mine Blog.

Who’s Ana?

Ana Alexandre is a speaker + coach who gets crazy excited about helping you get unstuck and living your most passionate, amazing, vitality-filled life.  Ana trained through The Coaches Training Institute and The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. She writes articles, leads events, serves as a media spokesperson and has been written up in the press as a lifestyle expert on the regular.

All of this impressive professional experience comes charged with hilarity and passion.  Anyone who attended her events can expect a healthy, sexy kick-start you need to start rocking your world!

Ana believes she can’t help you design your juiciest, most amazing life unless she’s actively living hers. Instead of continuing to live a beige life that wasn’t right for her, she sold her house, packed her suitcase and bought a one-way ticket to Barcelona.  Now she lives there, following her dreams, smelling the sea and eating olives everyday.  Ana’s BeVitalicious events will be launching in 2012!

Kick start the new year with a wellness program from ChannaSerenity.com.  Whether it’s a New Year’s cleanse, Wellness coaching or a Nutrition plan, give yourself the gift of revitalization and rejuvenation.

Make health a habit by learning to make positive lifestyle changes so you’ll look great and feel even better!

As a special offer to our community, all DivaGirl Licensees & Members receive 15% discount when purchasing online.

Code word: Serenity

Nonetheless, recent studies prove that moderate physical exercise can be incredibly beneficial for breast cancer survivors.

When it comes to choosing a safe and effective exercise program for survivors, Pilates covers all the bases. The exercise method has its roots in physical therapy and was created by Joseph Pilates during the 1920s to rehabilitate bedridden soldiers from WW1. The principles of Pilates were, and still remain, focused on breathing, core strength, shoulder and pelvic stability.

Pilates both during and after treatment can help to alleviate pain and restore energy, joint mobility, tissue integrity and overall strength. In particular for breast cancer survivors, Pilates breath-work can encourage proper lymphatic drainage.

The benefits of Pilates go beyond the physical – many women report feeling emotionally recharged after class.  Movement after invasive surgery is empowering and can help alleviate feelings of depression, getting you back to a feeling of normalcy. It is well documented that exercise releases endorphins or “happy hormones,” which elevate mood.

In sum, here is a list of benefits from participating in a Pilates program during and after breast cancer surgery.

• Improved lymphatic drainage with proper breathing techniques
• restored postural alignment and balance
• improved shoulder girdle mechanics to help breakdown scar tissue and frozen shoulder
• restored overall range of motion, flexibility, strength and endurance
• enhanced core strength and endurance
• improved overall body awareness
• re-established muscular firing patterns
• reduced both physiological and emotional stress
• increased self-confidence and overall well-being

The next PINK METHOD workshop will be on Sunday January 22, 2012 from 2- 3:30 pm.

Location: Trinity St Paul’s United Church
427 Bloor Street West, Toronto ( Bloor and Spadina)
$10 per person, all women are welcome.
Email: nikkibergen@gmail.com to reserve your spot

Interested to find out about the DivaGirl Revolution? Well, here’s your chance!

DivaGirl is proud to announce that we will be having a FREE orientation meeting in April to provide an opportunity for you to chat with us! If you are interested in becoming a DivaGirl Licensee or Member, becoming a part of our growing D-VIP, participating in our community or just to find out what exactly we do & why we have fun doing it, this is your perfect opportunity!

ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!

The event will consist of a mini presentation with a Q/A period and networking following. We hope to see you there and chit chat with us. Come on, we know you wanna…

To register, please send an email to info@divagirlfitness.com.

Location: Spoke Club

600 King Street West, Floor 4

Interested in a career in fitness?  To expand your network base?  Become certified with Canfitpro, the largest fitness organization in North America!

Fitness Instruction is Fun and Exciting!

The role of a Fitness Instructor Specialist has evolved far beyond being a basic “aerobic instructor”. As a group exercise expert, you will assist club members in a fun and motivating setting. A qualified Fitness Instructor Specialist can lead groups in various formats of cardiovascular conditioning, muscle strength and endurance training, stretching and relaxation, or a calming cool-down. A Canfitpro certified FIS is knowledgeable about different types of music, understands how to use music in a group setting, keeps current on the latest fitness trends and is able to give generalized advice about healthy living and proper nutrition.

The Fitness Instructor Specialist Course
This is a comprehensive 25-hour course that will increase your knowledge and confidence level to lead a group fitness class to music.

Topics include:

- Aspects of fitness, wellness and basic training principles
- Fitness theory: skeletal, muscular, neurological, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems
- Kinesiology/anatomy in action and bioenergetics
- Components of a fitness class from the warm-up to the cool-down
- Musicality: phrasing, cueing and appropriate music selection
- Leadership and motivation skills
- Special populations and injuries

Why Choose a Canfitpro Certification?

- A Canfitpro Certified Fitness Professional demonstrates commitment to the fitness industry and shows a high standard of competency and ability.
- As a leader in the future of Canadian fitness, a Canfitpro Certified Fitness Professional provides a reliable source of fitness knowledge and safe, effective exercise for all levels of exercisers.
- Achieving this standard of excellence makes a Canfitpro Certified Fitness Professional competitive and in high demand for employment across the country.
- Continuous training shows a dedication to self-improvement and a commitment to providing motivation and information for all participants.
- Known for quality and enthusiasm, a Canfitpro Certified Fitness Professional establishes a benchmark for excellence and education in the fitness industry.  Taught by Can-Fit-Pro’s team of PRO Trainers (professional trainers) across Canada, Canfitpro is the industry leader in affordable, attainable, and high-quality fitness certification.  Recognized across Canada and around the world,  you too can be a part of Canada’s largest organization of fitness professionals.

Workshop Dates- Fitness Instructor Specialist Course:
NOTE: YOU MUST ATTEND ALL DATES

Tues, January 31st: 5:45-10:30PM
Wed, February 1st: 5:45-10:30PM
Tues, February 7th: 5:45-10:30PM
Wed, February 8th: 5:45-10:30PM
Wed, February 15th: 5:45-10:30PM

 Hosted by PRO TRAINER, Laura Furtado, Owner of DivaGirl Fitness

FIS Written Exam is scheduled:
Wed, March 7th: 6-9PM

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE. 

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An Elite Ladies-Only Experience Designed To Help You “Get Your Flirt On”

DivaGirl & Fame Media, two elite, Toronto-based entertainment companies, have paired up to bring the ultimate pre-Valentine’s “tease” for women.  We’ll have him eating out of the palm of your perfectly polished hands.

**First 75 Divas who arrive at the event will receive the sexy little swag bag filled with flirtatious treats!  VALUED at $80!**

Event Details

• Monday, February 13th
• Doors open 7PM.  Event until 10PM.
• Location: Atelier Lounge, 510 King Street West, Toronto
• Tickets:
• $15 early-bird- before February 1st
• $20 regular rate
• $45 for groups of 4 Divas- by February 1st
• $25 at the door
• CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!
  

Experience “La Tease”

• Featured flirty martinis*
• Sexy dance workshop, presented by DivaGirl Fitness (Deona Scott)
• La Tease Boutique, featuring sultry designers & sensual brands
• Interactive boudoir photo shoot, with photographer Marlen James
• Relationship & Flirtatious Dating Tips, with Christine Hart (Your Date Coach)
• Sex Techniques & Tips, presented by a female Sexologist, with Katrina McKay (Kat Loves Sex)
• Supercharge Your Sexiness Presentation by Kat from Kat Loves Sex- Sex coach, sex toy entrepreneur and host of Kat Loves Sex chats about how to up the sexy quotient in your life and feel more alive, more in touch and more orgasmic!  Real sex talk for real women.  Questions encouraged.
• Flirting Tips Presentation by Christine Hart from Your Date Coach - Flirting tips to help in seducing your man or finding a new one. We’ll look at how subtle shifts in what you say and how you move can create all new results in dating and relationships. Take your flirt to the next level.  Questions encouraged. 
• Live entertainment by the Nuvo-Burlesque Dancers of the Chic-A-Boom Room, Toronto’s elite, up and coming Burlesque show, presented by Nuvo Burlesque & DivaGirl Entertainment
• The opportunity to mingle with 200 other Divas!

Vendors

• DivaGirl Fitness
• Ohhh Canada
• SUGARMOON Salon 
• Arbonne
• Marlen James Photography

Sponsors
  
Policies

• Females only. 19+ only for 7-10PM event.
• 19+ females/males for club event.  ID required.
• Limited tickets available at the door- $25/ea.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PICTURES FROM LA TEASE 2011.

Get Ready to Unleash the Vixen Within…

If you are looking at participating as a Vendor or Sponsor, please contact info@divagirlfitness.com.  Limited spots.

Get certified with DivaGirl!

Dance Grooves is a dance class series designed to highlight the important aspects of fitness, dance and fun.  In this workshop, you will experience the different styles of dance of Broadway Jazz, Hip Hop, Bellydance, Disco, Salsa and Bollywood.  Get up and dance!   Included are 2 FIS CECs with Canfitpro!  REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  With DivaGirl Pro-Trainer: Emily.

Completion of the instructional workshop enables you to become a DivaGirl Licensee!  Ask how you can become a part of our divalicious team!

Please note that a workshop manual is highly recommended to be purchase.  Manuals to be available via the BOUTIQUE section.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE. 

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Girl, you deserve a break.  More accurately, you deserve a weekend of high-end hotels, crazy-delicious food, fun & sexy classes and sparkling conversations with women who are just as amazing as you.  Recharge your batteries with our fierce, fresh and fabulous weekend retreat in Toronto, brought to you by your girlfriends at BeVitalicious & DivaGirl Fitness.

Our weekend starts at the check-in desk of the gorgeous boutique Cosmopolitan Hotel in the heart of the city, in which you mingle with other fabulous women and receive your bag of fantastic goodies.  We’ll peel off our work clothes and change into our chic evening attire, then head to the trendy Spoke Club, for an inspiring seminar on how to Live a Vitalicious +Divalicious Lifestyle.  The seminar will be concluded with a healthy dinner where we will dish about our lives, our goals and our favorite hair stylists.  Up to hit the town?  For those daring Divas, we will make a cameo at a trendy lounge in the happening King West area.  Don’t worry, we will get you back to the hotel in one piece.

We’ll greet Saturday with a revitalizing, energy-boosting green juice and a invigorating yoga class.  After a super yummy and nourishing brunch, Ana and Laura, the Vitalicious Divas, will rock your socks off with an inspiring seminar and dance/fitness workshop.  Ana will talk about living a life of joy and passion and vitality and just generally being the vitalicious diva you know you were meant to be.  We will then get sassy in Laura’s Strip to Fit dance session, and help you unleash your sexy within.

After all that talking, we’ll prepare (and eat) incredibly healthy, incredibly delicious snacks – and you’ll learn fantastic skills and recipes that you can use at home.  Which Diva doesn’t like and enjoy food?

You’ll return home Saturday evening feeling refreshed, inspired and probably already missing all the new BFFs that you met.  How can you say no?

Getaway Itinerary:

Friday, February 17^th:

3-6PM: Guests are welcome to check into their rooms and relax in the premier Shizen Spa. 
6-6:45PM: Registration, welcome greeting and distribution of swag bags in the lobby.
7PM: Head to the Spoke Club for your inspiring seminar (transportation included)
7:15-8:15PM: How to Live a Vitalicious + Divalicious Lifestyle, presented by Laura Furtado and Ana Alexandre,from Barcelona, Spain.
8: 30 PM: Have a fabulous dinner at the Spoke Club that is shockingly delicious + healthy.  Meal includes complimentary glass of wine.
10PM: First set of cabs head back to the hotel (transportation included).  For those ladies interested in heading out in the trendy King West area, we hit the town!
12:30AM: Second set of cabs head back to the hotel (transportation included)

Saturday, February 18^th:

9-9:30AM: Energy boosting, green juice (and actually delicious, too!)
9:30-10:30: Invigorating Yoga class, from a Guest Instructor
10:30-11:30: Yummy + nourishing brunch
12-1PM: Get fit, have fun and feel sexy in the Strip to Fit workshop, taught by Laura Furtado (DivaGirl Inc)
1-2PM: Learn to prepare and eat food so delicious you’ll forget it’s healthy (hint, it involves chocolate!), taught by Ana Alexandre
12-3PM: Exchange info with all your new BFFs, vow to stay in touch, feel more alive than you have in years

Cost:

Single Occupancy: $420
Double Occupancy: $350 (room with your girlfriend.  Only one king bed available per Suite)

*Full payment must be received in advance to hold your spot.  Very limited spots available for the getaway.
**For full menu outline, please contact ana@divagirlfitness.com.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR GETAWAY BOOKING. 

What’s included in the Getaway:

• 1 night stay at the luxurious, boutique Cosmopolitan Hotel, in the heart of the city
• Your Superior, Zen Suite- the essence of relaxation in Downtown Toronto – Cityscape views, Juliet balcony, 400-thread-count Egyptian-cotton linens, Ergonomic furniture and more
• Shizen Spa “Gemstone Essence” amenities (spa services available for an additional charge)
• Luscious full course dinner out (including wine) on Friday night at the Spoke Club
• Fierce, fun + fabulous group coaching session
• Morning yoga class
• Scrumptious post yoga brunch on Saturday morning
• Fabulous and fresh workshops including Live a Vitalicious +Divalicious Lifestyle; Sexy, Healthy + Delicious snacks and Strip to Fit workout.
•  Energy boosting green juice, Swag bags, spa time + more!

Who’s Laura?

Laura Furtado is simply one-of-a kind. She follows her passion, loves to be creative and goes after what she wants. She is a powerful force to be reckoned with who is self-driven and unstoppable. Laura is a self-proclaimed workaholic who has created an empire with DivaGirl Inc.  Most know Laura as the “DivaGirl,”  but she is also a successful Dancer,Instructor, Choreographer and Presenter.

DivaGirl consists of 4 divisions: DivaGirl Fitness(dance/fitness company across North America),DivaGirl Entertainment (professional dance company), DivaGirl Beauty (spa/beauty division) and DivaGirl-Preneur (hosting women entrepreneur seminars and networking events).  With over 25 years of experience in the dance and fitness realms, she has made a presence across North America and Europe, including Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Ukraine and Portugal.

She is a Visionary who has transformed the concept of a diva, with the creation of the DivaGirl community. Throughout her career, Laura has danced on stages across the world, has taught in numerous cities, certified hundreds of female Instructors and instructed thousands of women.

Laura has been titled Canada’s Top Young Entrepreneur of 2010, one of Canada’s Top 25 Young Entrepreneurs of 2009, Nominee for the Arts Entrepreneur of the Year, Nominee for the Emerging Performing Artist of the Year, Titika Advocate, Lululemon Ambassador and Diva-Preneur. She is also the Co-Founder and Co-Producer of Women in Dance, a creative showcase featuring the top female Dancers and Choreographer in Toronto, ON.  She has also been recently featured in the first edition of the Toronto CRAVE book, featuring the sassiest women entrepreneurs in the city.

The success of her unique dance styles and repertories, have featured her in numerous media outlets such as the Toronto Star, Global Television, CBC, Cosmo TV, Much Music, Rogers Television, City TV, The Slice Network, OMNI Television, Toronto Life, The National Post, The Mississauga News, SNAP Newspaper, Sheridan Sun, CHUM FM, Chin Radio, That Channel Radio& The Best Darn Talk Show.

She has also been featured in various online media outlets including:Sweetspot, Notable TV, Toronto.com, FAJO Magazine, CRAVE Toronto, Hip & Urban Girl, Stiletto Twins, HeyDoYou, Happy Grrls, I’m Charming You andThe City is Mine Blog.

Who’s Ana?

Ana Alexandre is a speaker + coach who gets crazy excited about helping you get unstuck and living your most passionate, amazing, vitality-filled life.  Ana trained through The Coaches Training Institute and The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. She writes articles, leads events, serves as a media spokesperson and has been written up in the press as a lifestyle expert on the regular.

All of this impressive professional experience comes charged with hilarity and passion.  Anyone who attended her events can expect a healthy, sexy kick-start you need to start rocking your world!

Ana believes she can’t help you design your juiciest, most amazing life unless she’s actively living hers. Instead of continuing to live a beige life that wasn’t right for her, she sold her house, packed her suitcase and bought a one-way ticket to Barcelona.  Now she lives there, following her dreams, smelling the sea and eating olives everyday.  Ana’s BeVitalicious events will be launching in 2012!