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Wednesday | July 13
Check-In with LaBlast HQ and get your convention credentials & LIFCON swag bag. With a special mega-sale just for YOU!
The LIFCON2022 welcome reception will be 90 minutes long and will include a full LaBlast Line Dancing class. For the first time ever, the Master Trainers will do a fashion show to introduce the new LaBlast merchandise.
Thursday | July 14
This LaBlast Fitness class is taught by the creator himself, Louis van Amstel, who always includes multiple Master Trainers to lead a dance. This is a very special class as the opener of the convention and will set the stage for the rest of week. Hand weights are provided for use during class.
The Don Cesar hotel is right on the beach and the lounge chairs are included in the daily $10 fee (normally $45). There are two pools on the hotel property, towels and sunscreen lotion are also included.
Join LaBlast Master Trainer Megan Cooperman in this keynote session, reflecting on the past 2-3 years and looking forward to 2023. In 2019, we were reluctantly forced to face and live with the Covid-19 crisis, a collective experience that pushed many of us to evaluate our personal and professional lives. According to the World Economic Forum in 2022, many people are looking for new jobs that prioritize well-being and purpose, flexible work conditions, and work-life balance. How has your purpose and why changed since the pandemic? What stories from your past illustrate your sense of purpose, and what stories do you hope to experience now and in the future?
Megan is a seasoned fitness pro with 25 plus years of experience as an instructor, group fitness manager, fitness manager, and wellness director in the health and fitness industry. She has a master’s degree in counseling and is completing a master’s in industrial organizational psychology. She is certified by the Aerobics & Fitness Association of American (AFAA), American Council on Exercise (ACE), and Aquatics Exercise Association (AEA). Megan’s journey with LaBlast began in 2013 when she took her first LaBlast training with Louis. She helped Louis develop the LaBlast Splash program, and in 2019, Megan traveled to Holland and Belgium with Louis to introduce and train new LaBlast instructors. She is grateful to Louis and LaBlast for all of the opportunities.
This LaBlast Fitness class is taught by Master Trainers Jennifer Venezio and Dusty Solis, our spicy duo. You will love the variety of their music and dance choices that they will have in store for you and believe that you will be challenged. Hand weights are provided for use during class.
Louis van Amstel will dive deeper into the usage of the feet, ankles, and legs while rising on the toes and coming down. The ultimate goal during this session is a better understanding of how balance is greatly increased knowing how to Rise & Fall correctly within each of the dances. Rise & Fall with balance for all!
After a full year of preparation LaBlast Chair Fitness has come to fruition. In this brand new class and LaBlast format you will workout ‘mostly’ sitting on a chair while dancing and working out your entire body. Don’t be surprised if you will be standing as well or use the chair as a fun prop. You will never think the same of chair fitness again. Hand weights are provided for use during class.
This LaBlast Splash class is taught by the creator himself, Louis van Amstel, and amazing Master Trainers Megan Cooperman, Lexi Bulich, and Apy Figeroa. Water weights are provided for use during class.
Friday | July 15
This LaBlast Fitness class is taught by the creator himself, Louis van Amstel, who always includes multiple Master Trainers to lead a dance. This is a very special class as the opener of the convention and will set the stage for the rest of week. Hand weights are provided for use during class.
The Don Cesar hotel is right on the beach and the lounge chairs are included in the daily $10 fee (normally $45). There are two pools on the hotel property, towels and sunscreen lotion are also included.
Swing & Sway. Swing & Sway the diagonal away is the motto of this class. True swing and sway will be discussed, including their differences. The beauty of Ballroom dancing is the shaping of the body. After this session you will know how to create beautiful diagonal shapes.
This LaBlast Fitness class is taught by Master Trainers Lexi Bulich and Apy Figeroa. This Jin/Jang pairing will take you on a Mind/Body rollercoaster journey not leaving any emotion untouched. Hand weights are provided for use during class.
LaBlast Brand Manager, Emma Mero, helps you define your purpose. Through learning what a “purpose” is, figuring out what your determination is, and an action plan to put your purpose into place!
This LaBlast Splash class is taught by Louis van Amstel and amazing Master Trainers, Megan Cooperman, Lexi Bulich, and Apy Figeroa. Water weights are provided for use during class.
This last session of the day is simply unique and right after a high energy LaBlast Splash class in the pool. Cooling down while laying on the beach, doing simple lengthening exercises while listening to soothing music, taking in the beautiful sunset, all to relax the mind, body, and soul.
Saturday | July 16
This LaBlast Splash class is taught by Louis van Amstel and amazing Master Trainers, Megan Cooperman, Lexi Bulich, and Apy Figeroa. Water weights are provided for use during class.
The Don Cesar hotel is right on the beach and the lounge chairs are included in the daily $10 fee (normally $45). There are two pools on the hotel property, towels and sunscreen lotion are also included.
Within Ballroom Dancing many dances are from different countries, each including their own heritage and body action. Therefore the body action within a few dances from different Ballroom styles will be put under the loop during this session.
This LaBlast Fitness class is taught by the creator himself, Louis van Amstel, who always includes multiple Master Trainers who lead a dance. Expect the unexpected with both the music playlist and introduction of brand new pattern variations. Hand weights are provided for use during class. Do expect a themed class!
During this time you have the opportunity to take a picture with our creator, Louis van Amstel in front of a beautiful background.
The gala dinner theme for this year is Roarin’ Soarin’ 20ies which will attract many flapper dresses and zoot suits. During most fitness conventions attendees only wear fitness gear and sweat all day. The Saturday night gala dinner is the golden opportunity to get out the cocktail attire, hair & make up, high heels, and feel like a lady….or gentleman! After a buffet style dinner the dance floor is open for business all night long. There will be breaks in between to share fun awards and announce the LaBlast instructor of the year!
Sunday | July 17
This LaBlast Fitness class is taught by the creator himself, Louis van Amstel, who always includes multiple Master Trainers who lead a dance. Expect the unexpected with both the music playlist and introduction of brand new pattern variations. Hand weights are provided for use during class.