Guest Instructor Marcy in Emphico!

Let's welcome Marcy King back at Emphico. Marcy was a dancer growing up and always loved being active.  After taking her first Zumba class, she was inspired to become an instructor.  Marcy has taught group fitness classes at several studios and virtually online.  She loves meeting new people and sharing her love of dance!

Get ready to sweat, smile and shake it in Cardio Dance with Marcy!

When? Saturday March 2nd 10:15am

About Cardio Dance:

Cardio Dance is high energy class focuses on body awareness, coordination, grooves, and patterning. Choreography is designed to be in sync with the trending music of pop, R&B, Street styles, Pop and sometimes fusion of latin rhytms. Dancers are invited to put in the choreography their own flavor of movement and have fun dancing while toning whole body and engaging cardiovascular system. 

Are you interested in attending Marcy's class? You have a great opportunity to join this class in person in Emphico or virtually. Please book for the class in advance.

Guest Instructor Linda in Emphico!

Let me welcome back Linda Maus also as Yinda Bounce, a cardio dance fusion of latin, hip hop, and pop music designed to get you smiling while you're booty shaking! Linda is going to be a guest instructor at Emphico for Hip Hop Dance Fitness class.


When? Saturday March 16th 10:15am


More about Linda:

Linda has been dancing since she was a child and has always been active, so finding group fitness was a natural extension for her. In 2008, encouraged by her instructor and mentor Dani, Linda took her first Zumba training and fell in love. Since then her style has evolved to include whatever music hits just right, strength and floor moves, and an overall "love first" mindset. Fitness should never be viewed as a punishment, but instead as a way to love, honor, and respect yourself through movement. And if you can laugh at the silly, sweaty muppet leading the way, all the better! Everyone is welcome to join in the Bouncy goodness, just remember to listen to your body, modify moves and intensity, and most importantly, have fun!

Are you interested in attending Linda's class? You have a great opportunity to join this class in person in Emphico or virtually. Please book for the class in advance

Guest Instructor Jun in Emphico!

Let's welcome Jun Delos Santos back at Emphico. Originally from the Philippines, Jun moved to Pittsburgh to pursue graduate studies and stayed on to work in the life sciences field. His love for dancing is rooted on his desire to get a good physical workout while still having fun!

Jun is going to be a guest instructor at Emphico for Hip Hop Dance Fitness Class.

When? Saturday March 23rd 10:15am

About Hip Hop Dance Fitness:

Jun’s take on the hiphop cardio fitness regimen is premised on two things — you keep on moving, and you enjoy the whole experience. This moderate- to high-impact dance class is a fusion of different rhythms that encourage dancers to just let loose and take it to their own levels, while tuning in to an upbeat and fun music playlist. This workout engages your body’s coordinated movements and tests your cardiovascular endurance.

Are you interested in attending Jun's class? You have a great opportunity to join this class in person in Emphico or virtually. Please book for the class in advance.

Guest Instructor Jun in Emphico!

Let's welcome Jun Delos Santos back at Emphico. Originally from the Philippines, Jun moved to Pittsburgh to pursue graduate studies and stayed on to work in the life sciences field. His love for dancing is rooted on his desire to get a good physical workout while still having fun!

Jun is going to be a guest instructor at Emphico for Hip Hop Dance Fitness Class.

When? Saturday March 30th 10:15am

About Hip Hop Dance Fitness:

Jun’s take on the hiphop cardio fitness regimen is premised on two things — you keep on moving, and you enjoy the whole experience. This moderate- to high-impact dance class is a fusion of different rhythms that encourage dancers to just let loose and take it to their own levels, while tuning in to an upbeat and fun music playlist. This workout engages your body’s coordinated movements and tests your cardiovascular endurance.

Are you interested in attending Jun's class? You have a great opportunity to join this class in person in Emphico or virtually. Please book for the class in advance.

Emphico Events and Workshops

POUND BAND Practice for licensed POUND Pros!

Emphico is so excited to announce, that will be hosting a POUND Band Practice session with our great ICON Melissa Albers. 


When: Sunday March 3rd 2024, 1-4pm

Where: Emphico, 1022 5th Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108


Join your ICON and fellow POUND Pros at this local Band Practice session! Get ready to rock and refine your Pro skills in this 3-hour practice session as you break down and learn 2 brand new + exclusive POUND Rockout Workout tracks. Come prepared to challenge and elevate your instruction as you explore new ways to cue, connect and make noise, all while making memories and friendships to last a lifetime!


*The 2 new tracks are exclusive to Band Practice sessions and will only be taught live. Video instruction will not be available in The Label. Pros can teach up to 2 Band Practice (non-Label) tracks in any current Set List for classes and are not permitted to be taught at events.


WHAT TO EXPECT

Rock an electric and energizing master class taught by your ICON

Break down the techniques, options, and cues to 2 brand new POUND Rockout Workout tracks choreographed by your ICON + exclusive to Band Practice and never to be seen in The Label!

Challenge yourself to explore new ways to cue, connect and rock as you share and gain valuable new skills from the experience and expertise of your ICON and fellow POUND Pros

 

REGISTER AND RECEIVE

Digital Sheet Music files for your exclusive Band Practice tracks

A digital certificate of completion

3 POUND Education Hours

*Participants must attend all 3 hours of Band Practice to receive their digital certificate of completion, and POUND Education Hours.

POUND Unplugged Master Class!

We fell in love with POUND really quickly, let's try another fitness format created by POUND. 


POUND Unplugged, a workout designed for your mental health.

Blending 20 minutes of high-intensity training with 10 minutes of rhythmic breathing, mindfulness and meditation, POUND Unplugged will make you sweat, release, and boost neurochemicals before quickly settling back into a peaceful, recharged, and empowered state. All within 30 minutes.


Join us at Emphico for a FREE, public open POUND Unplugged Master Class with ICON Melissa Albers. Space is limited, don't hesitate to register. Registration is required.


When: Sunday March 3rd 2024, 5pm.

Where: Emphico, 1022 5th Avenue, Coraopolis PA, 15108

Dream Workshop with Melusina!

Have you ever wondered why you keep having the same dream over and over? Do your dreams seem somewhat predictive? Do you dream at all?

Join Melusina at Emphico on Saturday  March 9th at 10:30am for 90 minutes of a discussion of the dream world and how to interpret it during the debut of Dream Workshop! 

A brief review of the historical, cultural, and scientific aspects of dreaming will lead to modern interpretation of personal dream experiences and themes with a connection to what that could mean in the waking world.


Price: $25 early bird price, $30 after March 5th

Booking closes March 7th.

Light refreshment is included.

Emphico members have their discount through their membership.

Spring Brunch and April Fools readings with Melusina!

Spring is coming, so save the date for Emphico get together potluck Brunch after our regular POUND® class on Saturday April 6th. We will rockout and sweat together and then have some time to chat, eat, laugh. Brunch will start at 10:30am. 

We will have also very special guest, Melusina Jeanne, who does Astrology Card Readings. After our Dream workshop some of you were very interested in the readings Melusina does, so you can enjoy those readings during our Brunch.


What is she going to offer? Card readings and divine messages. Still not sure what to expect? 

Your personal astrology, spirit guides, and passed loved ones assist Melusina in delivering helpful and inspiring messages via trusted cards and psychic intuition. 

These messages will pinpoint a specific area of life that needs attention and give advice on how to best work with the energies present. Even if there is no pressing matter, the Universe will have something to say! 


She has a special price offer for our event $30/25 minutes. This great price has a limited spots. She can accommodate 6 people in our time limit. If you would like to book the spot with her, please bring a cash to the studio in advance and Martina will hold it until the event as your RSVP for the reading.


Please bring with you food or drinks to share for our Brunch. Coffee, tea, water will be provided in the studio. 

POUND Unplugged Instructor training!

Thank you to those who came to our FREE POUND Unplugged Master Class to try this new fitness format. Did you like it? Here is your opportunity to get licensed to teach this great format.


Inspired by the elements and the process of transformation, POUND Unplugged is set within a rock + reset class structure, combining 20 minutes of high-intensity movement with 10 minutes of restorative rhythmic breathing and meditation.Using Ripstix®–POUND’s lightly weighted exercise drumsticks, the workout guides participants through a deeply intentional, rhythmic journey designed to promote the health and fitness of the whole person – mental, physical, and emotional.

Join us for an unforgettable 1-day training where you’ll learn everything you need to know to start teaching POUND Unplugged classes.


Register through this link and use code HAJNOVAPTC to save additional $50:

https://instructor.poundfit.com/l/HAJNOVAPTC/


WHAT TO EXPECT AT TRAINING

-Immerse yourself in a POUND Unplugged interactive class experience

Learn about the physical and mental health benefits that support the POUND Unplugged class

-Uncover the POUND Unplugged Formula: Ripstix, elements + positions, class design and choreography + coaching

-Break down 5 tracks of choreography and the tools for leading rhythmic breathing exercises and guided meditations

-Identify strategies to promote class results, membership and success

-Discover the tools that will support your POUND Unplugged Pro license inside POUND’s Instructor platform, The Label - exclusive resources + tools available only to licensed Pros

-Gain the skills and confidence required to teach an effective POUND Unplugged class


REGISTER & RECEIVE:

-​​A downloadable digital copy of the official POUND Unplugged Training Guide, a gifted pair of Ripstix®* and the permission to rock! *Ripstix are gifted to Pros completing their first training with POUND

-A digital certificate of completion + license to teach POUND Unplugged as an official Unplugged Pro

-An invitation to join The Label, our online instructor portal that provides Pros with all the tools + resources needed to build, teach and promote their classes, including monthly new releases of choreography and/or instructor tools and opportunities for continued education

-Continued Education Credits (CECs): POUND® Education Hours: 8 • ACE: 0.7 • AFFA: 7 • NASM: 0.7

* Training participants must be 18+

Open House at Emphico!

Save the date for Emphico Open House on April 27th 10:30am.


Are you already Emphico customer? Or you didn't have chance to try our classes yet? In a both cases we are inviting you to join us for Open House, where you can try all the fitness classes Emphico has to offer for FREE, meet Emphico instructors, meet owner of Emphico Martina and ask all the questions you might have. And maybe also win something :-) 

More information about Open House is coming soon, now save the date!

Invite your friends and you can already book for the open house