Kids have Fun in Cyprus: January 2015

Limassol Dancing Center – In love of dancing

Hello everybody,

There is nothing more beautiful for a parent then looking at his kids to see their happy little faces. Smiles... giggles, laughs, concentration, efforts trying to learn, to understand what the adults are telling them to do. The happiness when they succeed, … the moments when you know, they wished they could do better. All these moments, I could surprise them at the "Limassol Dancing Center", the place where Mrs. Haria Ioannidou Petrou is teaching one of the most beautiful art: ballet. Three years old little girls, brought in by their mothers will not know for sure what it is all about, but from start they will enjoy the pink tutu dress, the shoes, the music, the dance movements... the big ballet hall surrounded by mirrors and the tall, beautiful and always smiling ballerina teacher.

Haria will know how to talk to them, how to show them the moves, how to love their time spent at the ballet lessons and there will be no barrier for learning how to dance gracefully, surrounded by most beautiful music. Although it is not only about “Pink”, it is also about exercise, concentration and work, the Ballet requires lots of efforts and practice.

Ballet promotes physical strength and agility, can boost concentration, develops an understanding of music and rhythm and generates a love of movement. Ballet also improves muscular strength, flexibility and range of motion. Ballet training also boosts coordination and balance while correcting poor alignment, combinations that involve jumping and leaping increase heart rate, which can improve endurance, stamina and overall cardiovascular health. In addition to its physical benefits, ballet can also help to improve children's mental and emotional health, The Brighton Ballet Theater website asserts that training in classical ballet instills a sense of pride and accomplishment, which can boost self-esteem. As children improve and master more challenging movement combinations, they feel more self-assured, which can carry over into other areas of their lives. Dance training can also be a great way to relax and use excess energy productively after school.

Limassol Dancing Center offers a wonderful environment for the children ready to start learning to dance: from a perfect location, easy to reach, in the heart of Limassol town, to a magnificent big ballet hall with large windows, dressing room and nice waiting room. Here children and adults alike can start learning and practice a variety of dance lessons from Jazz, Modern Dance, Hip Hop, Belly Dance, Greek Dance but also Zumba lessons - the ultimate choice for losing weight and look fabulous.

At Limassol Dancing Center Mrs. Haria will make progress to be visible day by day. Children will be more then happy coming back, meeting the others, listen to the teacher and practice with pleasure every movement. Haria is blessed with all the qualities a teacher may require, from soft tone of voice, passion for her work and most of all love for her little students. This makes every lesson to be special, entertaining and lovable to join for every little ballerina.

Lots of sunny days from Izzy the Cypriot lizard!

Limassol Dancing Center

Address: Vasileos Konstantinou 100, 3080 Limassol, Cyprus

Phone no: + 357 99 681 068; + 357 25 336 501

Classes:

Clasic Ballet

Beginners (starting age 3 years old) : every Thursday 17:00 – 17:45

Primary class : every Monday and Thursday 17:00 – 17:45

Contact person: Mrs. Haria Ioannidou Petrou
Facebook: Limassol Dancing Center

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Paphos Zoo

Hello everybody,

Paphos Zoo is a heaven place for children and adults alike. You can spend up to one entire day without getting bored at all, just to be between so many new birds and animals that you could rarely see in the other zoo across Europe. There is a long, secured pathway to walk along the cages. Also there is a playground for the restless kids and a very nice bird show. Of course, we will not forget the beautiful view from the restaurant.

Paphos Zoo is set in a lush and unspoiled natural environment of more than 100.000sq.m, and is the island’s leading tourist attraction. Its home to an extensive variety of birds and animals from every corner of the planet. The collection of parrots and venomous snakes is one of the largest in Europe!

Paphos Zoo offers a great wildlife experience and we are situated just a few minutes from Paphos. Come and meet all the residents: giraffe, monkeys, meerkats, crocodile, kangaroos, albino wallabies, mouflon, white lions, tigers and many more.

Don’t leave out …the performers: the brightly-colored macaws and the smart owls. They will amaze you with their clever and amusing tricks that they perform every day in the amphitheater.

Lots of sunny days from Izzy the Cypriot lizard!

Paphos Zoo

Opening Hours:

Winter Season 1st October – 31st March 09:00 – 17:00 Summer Season 1st April – 30th September 09:00 – 18:00

Bird Show Hours:

First Show – 12:00

Second Show – 14:30

Last Show – 17:00

Entrance fee:

16.50 Euro / adult

8.50 Euro / child 2-13 years old

Address: Pafos, Coral Bay

From Begonia crossroads in Pafos follow the coastal road through to Coral Bay and continue in the direction of St George, follow the direction signs for the Zoo Park until you reach your destination.

Phone no: +357 26 813 852

Web page: www.pafoszoo.com

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Limassol Zoo

Hello everybody,

Limassol Zoo is a small and cozy city zoo. It was just renovated one year ago so it looks very entertaining. Have lots of interesting animals and birds, a small playground, shade, and a chic Café.

The Limassol Zoo hosts about 300 animals and birds. There is a Natural History Museum containing a big number of stuff animals, birds and fishes. Furthermore, southern to the Zoo, along the coastal area, there is an Educational Centre, where lectures are likely to take place. Besides, films on wild life and nature are screened. The child nook is also there, where there are various interesting toys and animals, like sheep, goats, donkeys, hens and rabbits. The recreational center and the canteen are located by the child nook.

On Sundays a small sight touring train for the children and their parents makes a tour around the park. The children have also the possibility to have some souvenir photos taken with the small ponies.

Positioned in the center of Limassol, in the Municipal Park this gives you all the reasons to spend there a beautiful afternoon. It is a wonderful location to go for all the children especially the small ones.