Get Up and Groove!
Step Into Greatness (Perform)
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These are Sneak Peek Excerpts from "Step Into Greatness! Perform!" Get Up & Groove! Motivational Movement Techniques Book 1. “Strut!” IN SIX INCH HEELs! Make every stride fit to the beat and get right to the point. The casting was spot on because the girl he chose was dynamite. I mean she hit the stage like a tornado whipping through small towns with attitude, confidence, and conviction. It was like she was conveying to him, “Honey, if you want me, you’ve got to work a little harder.” The girl was beautiful and looked like a statuesque super model. I liked how she so convincingly ignored him, as well as pranced away from him with a powerful diva walk every time he tried to “Put The Make On Her.” It was totally awesome how she made every hard-hitting stride, and sassy hip sway, fit to the beat and get right to the point. Another amazing thing was how she paraded around like a Victoria’s Secret model working and rocking the runway; and all “in six-inch heels.” “CALL ME, DIVA DIANA! “ Snap in Z Formation It all started when we were seated comfortably at our booth and she snapped her fingers asking for the waiter. Yes, she did, really! Angie and I couldn’t believe it either. Who is she? Well, I’ll call her DD short for Diva Diana. But wait! Keep reading it gets much more interesting. DD began speaking at the waiter, yes! “I said she spoke at him,” not to him, as though he was totally illiterate. Then she began describing in full detail what she wanted to eat, and exactly how she wanted it cooked. Yeah, I do remember it did seem a little pushy, but I didn’t think too much about it at first. I thought maybe she’s just really picky about her food. Which one might think is just a natural thing for a lady who appeared to have such style and grace as she. It didn’t dawn on me at the time that her aggressive finger snaps represented something more than just a less than kind gesture. Rip It to Him Gently When the waiter returned with her order, the minute he set it down, she immediately ripped into him again. This time it was about how he didn’t listen to her specific request as to how she wanted the food prepared. Then she demanded he take it back, which he did. Meanwhile, Angie and I just looked over at each other; only to notice that both of our faces had turned beet red. “FULL STEPS AHEAD!” CLARITY! COURAGE! COMMITMENT! No one likes to be left behind; we all desire to get ahead. But most people have no idea what it takes. What does it take? Here’s what it takes, “Full Steps!” WHY! It’s because HALF –STEPPING (lack of self-belief, fear & inconsistency) WILL LEAVE YOU BEHIND, IT TAKES FULLS STEPS (Clarity, Courage, & Commitment) TO GET AHEAD. Are you ready? Okay, let The Process Begin! “ MAke It Hot Like A JALAPEñO!” Then my comedic side took over. I thought, “Has this young man (José) gone crazy; does he not realize what gifts he own? Can’t he see the god- given talents he’s been given? He’s a great dancer with a nice slender physique, and has killer looks to match. What the heck could he possibly be worried about? Is he kidding me?” The only reason why this extremely handsome male, who’s nothing short of a young Ricky Martin, or maybe even a cut above, could possibly have any fear of not making it as a dancer in America is simply that he might get permanently injured and may never be able to dance again. I know, this sounds crazy huh? But Wait! Let me explain. "Beware, Oh, What Yonder Lurks!" This also made me wonder how she reacted when being approached by this next group of characters I call, “Audition Predators.” Who are they, and what purpose do they serve? Audition predators are usually a small group of people who lurk around at auditions. Their main objective is to scope and try to psych out their competition. Their strategy is to approach select people who they feel could possibly be a threat to them and then put a little nervous fear, and/ or intimidation, under their feet. Or even perhaps scare them away so that they, the predators, stand a better chance of getting the job. Or so they think. Does it work? I would say, hmmm, sometimes. How does it work? Check this out. They often go up to the people they’ve selected during the audition process while they’re practicing or getting ready. Then they will make a few sly remarks, thinking it might make them break their concentration. Or perhaps they’ll say something to the person hoping it’ll make them second-guess themselves about being right for the job. For instance; they might say something like, “RAW TALENT ROCKS!” Not MODIFIED! Not PROCESSED! Not REFINED! Just You Naturally! "Never cover up your natural, raw, God given talents or abilities. Let them shine. Use them because they speak volumes and will showcase the real “you.”
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Are you’re tired of sitting around every day thinking about, feeling, and doing the same old boring things. Which often leads to you getting no where? If so, it’s time for a new direction and change. It’s time to get your Mind in Gear and Your Body in Motion. It’s time to “Get Up & Groove!” This book under my instruction will help you do just that by showing you how to “Put Your Groove Into Action.” However, first, please allow me to introduce myself. I ‘m Joey L. Dowdy Choreographer/Instructor/ and Fitness Motivator. I will be your narrator and personal guide. I am so excited to share with you my unique principles and techniques that I’ve assembled together from many years of being a professional Dancer, Performing/Artist, Instructor and fitness motivator. Let me just say, I feel so fortunate and thankful to be able to do what I love. As well as I love what I do. My goal is to help others, just like you, learn how to do the same. It’s to help you find, love, and live your passion towards a fulfilled life. Why? It’s because far too often I witness people who are bound by limits and are living way below their capabilities. Yet what’s astounding is they don’t even realize it. They don’t seem to realize the only limits that exist are the ones they’ve created for themselves. So that’s where I come in, I want to help them discover and reach their fullest potential. I do this by using proven movement techniques that has helped me as well a countless other’s achieve their successes. There’s a quote that states, “The person who says it can’t be done is usually interrupted by someone doing it”. I love this quote; it’s one of my favorite. It’s so true because doing it means, “Taking Action.” And that’s what Get Up & Groove Motivational Movement techniques book series is all about. It’s about taking control of your life through the exploration of movement and its many active methods. It’s because movement is ever so present in our daily lives and practices. It affects everything we do from the way we think, talk, walk, feel, act, eat and look. When used effectively in a positive and productive manner, it has a magic touch that we simply can’t live without it. It has the power to stimulate, encourage, intrigue, uplift and keep us inspired. That’s why it critical you jump on board this “Groove Train” and take a journey that’s sure to saturate (the non –fat version of course) your Mind, Body and SOUL. The first book of the series is entitled, “Step Into Greatness! Perform!” It’s where dancespiration meets transformation, true stories about real people who took the step and made the change that lead them to transform their lives. So if you’re looking for a “Groove to Improve” your life this book leads the way to infectious inspiration that will make you “Get Up Out of Your Seat and On Your Feet!”
About the Author
Famed Choreographer/Instructor/ & Fitness motivator Joey L. Dowdy's new book "Step Into Greatness Perform!" is the first from his Get Up & Groove Motivational Movement Technique series. Where Dancespiration Meets Tranformation! True Stories of Real People Who Took The Step, and Made The Change, That Led Them to Transform Their Lives. It will inspire, uplift, and teach you how to “Put Your Groove Into Action”. His dynamic Brain, Body, and Soul boosting methods will help you to Exercise Your Mind, Stimulate Your Body, and Elevate Your Soul. All while you Dance, Shake a Tail Feather, and enjoy Getting Fit and Feeling Fabulous. JOEY L. DOWDY is a multi¬talented International Choreographer, Host/Performer, Artistic Director, Producer, Writer, Instructor/Fitness Motivator, and founder of ”World Dance Groove”. Joey’s World Dance Groove specializes in Dance, Fitness, and inspirational entertainment that feature an array of outlets everything from, Groovy Informative & Empowering instructional Dance/Fitness DVDs to, colorful and insightful blog post, fiery stage performances, and spectacular television appearances. www.jjgroove01.wordpress.com www.youtube.com/worlddancegroove1 His “Groove is Gonna Get Cha!” how to program has been featured on Television’s ABC-7, K-TLA, FOX, NBC & QTN. He is also author of several inspirational books such as “Sweat 2 Success, and the soon be released “Step Into Greatness! Perform!” This critically acclaimed title is the first from his “Get UP & Groove!” Motivational Movement Techniques Series. His claim to fame is being the original choreographer for boy bands like, the Backstreet Boys, Take Five, The California Boys and The United Nations all male Dancer Crew.