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About the Director:
Arelis Beato’s style is described as wicked and energetic for the deep feeling and intensity she uses in her steps and movements. Known as one of NY's top female Salsa dancers and Brooklyn's best kept secret, Arelis a/k/a Magic Feet, has worked & performed with some of the best dancers & singers in the Salsa industry. Her style and strong performances have earned her the respect & love of many spectators, fellow dancers and singers in the salsa community. Arelis started her formal dance training in J.R High school were she learned, Ballet, Modern dance, and Flamenco. She started dancing salsa in November 1999 and was asked to become part of the Imagenes of Karisma Dance Company in the summer of 2000. Arelis took a few lessons from Frankie Martinez and was recruited in March 2001 by the Million Move Man, Ismael Otero, into his Pro-team “Caribbean Soul Dancers“ with whom she performed for 5 years.
Arelis is a Berkeley College Graduate with an Associate degree in Paralegal and a minor in Child Psychology & Development. She has a Bartending license from Columbia University, is a licensed Cosmetologist, a Certified Breast Feeding Counselor and served as a volunteer Auxiliary Police Officer for 5 years at the 68th precinct .
What inspires Ms. Beato to dedicate so much time to her Kids Dance Program/Company?
When I see kids/teens in the streets hanging out without a purpose, acting up, using foul language and disrespecting their elders, it reminds me of why I go to bed past midnight every night and why I try so hard to recruit as many kids as possible. I feel I may never get an award for all my hard work, headaches, heartaches, and stressful moments, but at least when people give me a compliment about their dancing, their grades and/or their behavior; I can be proud to say, “that kid is part of my dance family”
There are many factors to blame for our future’s deterioration, But, the common denominator is non-supportive parents/family. Parents who do not involve their kids in cultural, extracurricular or any activity are contributing to this enormous problem with our future. Parent who don't support their kids in what they like to do and are not there for them when they accomplish something, are the main reason why kids get discouraged and feel like they are not worth much or good at anything. If your child does not end up to meet your expectations or follows a path different than the one you are gearing him/her to follow, you should still be there to provide him/her with support and encouragement. Your child will appreciate and remember the moments of support and these memories will help him/her make better decisions on right from wrong in the future.
What keeps me doing this?
1 month of salsa class - $10.00. A trip to a show - $30 +
The smile on my dancers’ face, when they are showing off their steps- Priceless
Classes:
Arelis mainly caters to children and teens, She has taught Dance Aerobics for Lucille Roberts Health Fitness Clubs for Women and currently teaches for Curves. Arelis is available adult for privates, semi-privates, group workshops and choreogaphy.
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