Paule Valerie

Host | Dancer | Speaker | Fun Fitness

"I'm just a real gal who loves dancing and exploring fun unique fitness activities."

Good Day Everybody!

I've never been very motivated by working out on treadmills, other machines or by doing the same old same old mundane aerobics class five times a week. Since the age of 10 or 11 I've been a fan of exploring different dance styles and taking intriguing fitness classes that challenge my body and mind as well as provide a creative outlet for me to express my own style, personality and flavor.

Actually, since moving to L.A. I think I've come across more of these fun unique fitness activities than I've ever encountered before! Usually after coming across one new activity after the other, I'd enthusiastically tell a good friend what I had just discovered only to have her smile while shaking her head saying, "Girl what else will you get yourself into?"

So this gave me an idea....why not chronicle my journeys via video? I like public speaking in person and on camera and I also like to dance and explore the fun unique fitness landscape. So why not combine these two interests?

Many of the videos below are the manifestation of the above idea. Passion in action. I like to get involved in a lot. I love to move move move my body a lot and I hope you like these videos..a lot :)

Take care.

P.S. - Feel free to visit my YouTube channel and rate or comment on these videos directly - www.YouTube.com/PauleValerie.

EXERCISE FOR ONLY 20 MINUTES ONCE A WEEK WITH SUPERSLOW WEIGHTLIFTING
I found out about this rare workout in October of this year (2009). Watch the video and find out exactly how this works and why you only need to workout for 20 minutes once a week. Sounds too good to be true? Well, it isn't.
Check out an even more detailed interview about Superslow on my Fun Lifestyle Fitness blog: Superslow: The Article

Cheers! :-)
FAVE HOSTING CLIPS
The title of this video pretty much says it all. These are my fave stand ups and interviews from the vids I've done so far.
SALSA DANCING ON 3RD ST PROMENADE
Partaking in one of my favorite activities - Casino aka Cuban style salsa
TONIN' TO THE OLDIES VIDEO TAPING
Quick 7-second clip from the video taping I did as a cast member of Richard Simmons' latest installment in the Sweatin' to the Oldies franchise. Had a blast on set. Can you spot me in the vid? Hint: Look for the purple tights.
TONIN' TO THE OLDIES REHEARSAL
One of many rehearsals for the fifth Tonin' to the Oldies workout video. Love those tonin' cords, especially the red ones. The red ones had more tension so by the second set my arms were burning!
FAVE FUN FITNESS CLIPS
Some of my favorite clips from recent videos. For those of you too impatient to sit through the videos below ;-) here's short footage of some of the fun fitness activities I've had the pleasure to do. In this vid are West African dance, Parkour, rueda de casino, salsa with some Caribbean flair, swing dancing and Misty Tripoli's Body Groove workout.
SWING DANCING ON SANTA MONICA PIER
7/23/09 - OMG I had so much fun at the La Monica Ballroom Redux Event on the Santa Monica Pier. Who knew there used to be a ballroom right on the pier! From 1924 to1962 to be exact. Tonight was all about swing dancing. My first time! I've always wanted to learn and I got to! At one point I even incorporated some rueda de casino into my dancing (not on video). This event is part of the summer Twilight Dance Series, a set of free concerts on the Santa Monica Pier that runs all summer long.
CARIBBEAN DANCE AND SALSA MELANGE
What do you get when you combine Caribbean dances like zouk, kompa and punta with the Latin rhythms of salsa and merengue? You get a Caribbean Salsa Dance mix party! In this video I travel 60 miles away from home to Fontana, CA in order to partake in this dance fusion affair.
SHOWCASING NIKE ELITE ATHLETE MISTY TRIPOLI'S BODY GROOVE WORKOUT
In this video I travel to Your Neighborhood Studio in Culver City, CA to partake in Misty Tripoli's uniquely fun Body Groove Workout. Misty is a gem and her workout will allow you to get and remain fit while honoring how your body naturally moves. It's all about freedom of expression and movement here baby!
For more information about this dynamic inspirational Nike Elite athlete, go to www.MistyTripoli.com.
This is the longer version of the above video, which includes more footage from class and a longer interview with Misty. To rate or comment on this video, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbPZzckCif4
SNEAK PEEK OF THE GRIFFITH PARK DRUM CIRCLE
Ok so I know this video is not movement per se, but I just had to include it here.Takes me back to my musician roots. And my interview with the homeless drummer was just inspiring.
This is the longer version of the above video, which includes more drumming and a longer interview with the homeless gentleman.
SHOWCASING ONE OF MY PASSIONS - RUEDA DE CASINO (CUBAN SALSA)
Many a Sunday morning has come and gone over the past two and a half years where I have indulged in the beautiful Griffith Park learning and dancing rueda de casino, a form of salsa originally from Cuba. In this video I showcase and explain a little about this fabulous art form.
For more information about Rueda in the Park, go to www.ruedainthepark.com.
This is the longer version of the above video. To rate or comment on this video go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u1DVdtOFJU
"TRACING" DRILLS WITH PARKOUR LA
I have been intrigued by parkour and freerunning (physical disciplines founded in France) for many years. When I found out Parkour LA was going to be in the neighborhood, I had to go check them out.
CAPOEIRA AT ARTCYCLE
Impromptu reporting on the 2009 ArtCycle event in the Hel-Mel area of Los Angeles. These capoeiristas were not officially part of the festival, but were close enough to it and added amazing energy.
For more information about the East Hollywood ArtCycle, go to www.easthollywoodartcycle.com.