Category: We Move
When imagining how in the world this dark and dirty wall could become a entrance to the new space it was tough. I have an imagination like a child and even I could not visualize how this could happen.
This wall that I could not wrap my creative brain around was also the one step in the construction phase that made me the most excited for the new space. The day I walked in and saw glass, the light shinning through the glass was the day my eyes flooded with tears.
It brought up all the feelings of: this crazy journey was actually happening!, we were creating a new space, and excitement of all the transformation that was to come.
Last step of our entrance… outside sign! Stay tuned as it is coming soon.????
When you are given lemons ??? Make lemonade
1.5 years ago, we were told Market Mall had been bought by a new company and we were going to be loosing our current spaces. I spent days crying, screaming (sure did), days and hours driving around looking at different leases, buildings, my dad flew home to help me do the same. Many other business changes followed—which eventually led to us creating a new name We Move SK and adding new classes to our rooster.
I never imagined I would build brand new new studios in a mall I already had two working studios in but we are doing it!!! We are taking this space and we are going to transform it into a space I always dreamed of. We are creating a space for families to move in, socialize in, educate themselves in and so much more.
We have two full construction teams and two general contractors working around the clock to create this space quicker than anyone could have ever imagined. Follow our social media pages to see progress and let us bring you along with us on this journey.???
I have a family who have challenged me in this choice (for good reasons) and given me 3000% of their support to continue to live out my dreams of building a space and I am forever grateful??. I could have never done any of this with out the support of my team! Jumping in and covering my classes, continuing to learn so we can bring new offerings to our new space, shoulders to cry on, brains to bounce ideas off of, and so much more.
Saskatoon I hope you are ready for all @wemovesk has in store for you…. big changes to come????
Official move in date is May 15th, 2019. We cannot wait to see you in the new transformed space.
What is Show & Share?
It’s a chance for our parents to see what their children have learned in our Ballet/Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tumbling classes! Our students have been working on body awareness, musicality and rhythm, quality of movement, and memorization, and they can’t wait to show you!
We Move SK has chosen to provide dance education without requiring additional costume and recital fees, which means that instead of a year-end recital, we do Show & Share!
During the last week of classes (unless you have been emailed with an alternative date), we will invite parents to come inside the studio to watch the last 10 minutes of their child’s regular class time.
For example, if your child is in the Wednesday 5:00-5:45 pm dance class, their Show & Share will take place Wednesday December 19th at 5:35-5:45 pm.
Can I bring grandparents? Yes! Bring any guests you like. Just know that guests will be required to stand for the whole Show n Share presentation and that there is limited space in the studio.
Do I need to buy a ticket? No! It’s free!
Does my child need to wear a costume? No costumes required! Feel free to dress them up however you like. Fancy or casual.
If you have any further questions regarding Show & Share, ask any of our instructors!
We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on for the past 15 weeks!
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Laura Cey is one of our instructors at We Move. She teaches Zumba®, Hip-Hop Conditioning, Move with Me, Adult Dance and can often be seen at the studio helping out in whatever way she can!
What was the first class you taught? Zumba®! I’ve been teaching since 2011 for Kelly!
What do you like about teaching? I love a lot of things! We Move is such a friendly and personable place. I love the energy everyone brings to the classes! It makes teaching that much better! I love what I do and wouldn’t change it for the world.
Favourite class to teach? I’m gonna have to go with Zumba®! Being a dancer myself, this class has always been a fav. of mine.
Favourite class to take? Zumba® wins again!
Class you want to try? Super excited for Acro Yoga!
What do you do outside of We Move? Dance and travel the world! I’ve been so lucky and have gotten to travel the world, while doing what I am most passionate about.
Leggings or shorts? Tough choice. In the summer, for sure shorts, but in winter, I live in leggings.
Coffee or tea? London Fogs!
Favourite non-fitness related activity? Soaking up all the warm weather at a lake!
Favourite food? I feel like chicken in general because you can make so many delicious meals with it! I also love a good Greek salad. Added by Kelly: Laura would not say no to the following….5 cents candies (although they aren’t 5 cents anymore), a timbit or two, chips, popcorn…basically anything that tastes AMAZING.
Favourite love-hate fitness move? Definitely the squat. Always workin’ for a great booty #feeltheburn
Dream travel destination? Do I have to pick one? Australia, Bali, Bahamas….too many to name.
What’s one thing you always bring with you to the studio? I bring many things to the studio all the time, but I always have my runners and a water bottle.
Morning or night time workout? 100% night time workout. I am not a morning person ahaha
Guilty pleasure? Binge watching all the dance shows and Law and Order:SVU
Favourite health professional to visit? MASSAGE for sure. I have gone to one for years and she always makes me feel like a new person.
Favourite genre of music? I don’t love a particular style. I love a lot of songs and genres. Only genres I’m not a fan of are heavy metal and country (I know, I know)
Funniest teaching/work story: I have so many good memories working for Kelly, I couldn’t pick one.
If you want to learn more about Laura, check out her bio here.
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Interested in trying out a Prenatal Workout with Me class?
Our fun and non-intimidating prenatal classes offer the best of both worlds: train in a group, under the guidance of an experienced trainer, along with the company of fellow expecting moms. We train in many different ways: low weights, Kettle bell, resistance training, circuits, and much more. Share laughs, stories and a great workout. Invest in yourself during your pregnancy and join our family community. Suitable for all trimesters and fitness levels.
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Want to give an adult Stretch class a try, but not ready to commit to the whole term?
Your instructor will carefully explain each stretch exercise so you understand how it works and why it’s so important to your overall fitness. Proper breathing, form, technique, and timing are all part of what you learn from your instructor. Increase your functionality and flexibility by joining a stretch class today! Stretch class benefits include improving joint flexibility and range of motion, preventing injuries, boosting energy levels, and more! All fitness levels are welcome in this class. Pre and postnatal participants are welcome.
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Ever wondered what really goes on in a Conditioning class at We Move?
If you are ready to add some variety to your workout routine, then Conditioning is for you! This class is designed to build strength and overall fitness. We train in many different ways: TRX, Kettlebells, resistance training, kick boxing, circuits, and much more.
Along with your amazing workout, you will enjoy the benefits of working out in a social setting while getting away from treadmill boredom. We train a different way each class, keeping your brain and body constantly challenged in new ways.
All fitness levels are welcome. Pre and postnatal clients are welcome.
This week only, the first 5 students to use the code ‘Conditioning’ will get to try out our Conditioning Classes:
Monday Nov. 12h 8:15 pm- 2 spots available
Saturday Nov. 17th 11:00am
Try out a Conditioning class for FREE if you choose the “drop in option” and use the promotional code ‘Conditioning’ at check out. This is for the first 5 students only, so don’t wait! (You do not need to be new to We Move)
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Lindsey Gardner is one of our instructors at We Move. You can find her teaching our Yoga classes (restorative, all levels, ying yang, prenatal, Yoga with Me).
How long have you been teaching at We Move? 2 years
What was the first class you taught? At We Move, prenatal yoga.
What do you like about teaching at We Move? Love the community and awesome moms and babies.
Favourite class to teach? Prenatal Yoga.
Favourite class to take? Conditioning.
Class you want to try? Music Together.
How did you find We Move? Through my friend, another teacher, Cailey.
What do you do outside We Move? Yoga, hang out with my family, teach middles years, get outside!
Do you have any pets? Oh yes, 2 cats and a dog – they are my fur children.
Favourite non-fitness related activity? Watching movies.
Favourite food? Baked goods.
Favourite love-hate fitness move? Lunges of any kind.
Dream travel destination? Iceland.
Funny quirk: I’m the only one (I think) on the staff that is not dance trained so I hate pointing my toes, feels weird!
Guilty pleasure? Bachelor/Bachelorette and Teen Mom on TV
Favourite health professional to visit? Right now? My acupuncturist is completely awesome, such great energy, I just want to hang out with her all the time!
Favourite genre of music? anything that I can dance to really – any genre!
What do you want to learn next? More meditation training – looking forward to learning from Nicole, too!
Want to find out more about Lindsey? Check out her bio here.
We play, We learn, We grow, We Move!
Ever done any ab work on the floor that requires either leaning back from a seated position (demonstrated below by Cailey) or lifting your legs into the air while lying on your back? Does it burn your hip flexors in a bad way? How can you help that? Here’s what you need to know.
We got together with our resident physiotherapist Haylie Lashta MacIntosh from Warman Physiotherapy to get the scoop on how to properly use our hip flexors in our workouts.
Your hip flexor is the muscle in charge of lifting your legs to the front. This means it has to work in order to do some of those ab moves. There is a problem, however, if your hip flexors – or any other part of your body – are straining to perform those moves.
Your likely culprits for hip flexor pain in seated and lying prone ab exercises? Poor alignment and muscle weakness.
If you’re leaning back from a seated position or lying on your back performing leg lifts, the majority of your stabilization needs to come for your core. This is to prevent any misalignment such as arching your back or holding tension in your stomach by pressing it outward.
If you regularly perform these moves with poor alignment, you could end up with back pain, hip pain, snapping hip syndrome, or discomfort from sitting on your tail bone.
It is possible that you’re not yet ready for these exercises! You might need to go back and focus on gaining more core strength so you can maintain a properly aligned position.
If you take Pound at We Move, minding your core and hip flexors is very important during the on-the-floor portion of the workout. If you ever find yourself performing high-knee marches, you can apply what you’ve learned here to that exercise as well.
Other quick tips:
- Hip flexors are generally weak, which can add to the difficulty of performing these demanding moves.
- Stretching your hip flexors is a great idea – if you do it properly.
- Stretching won’t help if you continue to perform exercises in poor alignment.
- If you perform the exercise poorly, you’ll either hurt yourself, or you just won’t get anything useful out of it.
So the next time you’re asked to perform an exercise from a seated or supine position that requires you to do some leg lifts, ask yourself if your core is engaged, if you’re in alignment, and if your body feels happy and safe.
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Ever wanted to try out a Pound® class, just to see what it’s all about?
Pound® is the world’s first cardio jam session, inspired by the energizing, infectious, sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums! POUND® is a unique exercise method using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising. POUND® was designed to transform drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Students must provide their own mat, but Ripstix® are provided by the studio.