September 15, 2008

Mama Said Knock You Out

Boxers & Ballerinas Opens

Every day it’s a fight for time. Between your jock’s after-school practices and lessons for your dancing queen, you’re the one down for the count.

Try the one-tutu punch at Boxers & Ballerinas, a new dance and boxing center in Studio City.

Kids channel their inner Billy Elliot through creative movement, contemporary ballet, and hip-hop. Ali hopefuls work on boxing and self-defense moves. For grown-ups, the gloves come off (or on) with jazz-funk sessions, cardio boxing, and private training.

Led by pros, classes are challenging but fun. And the birthday party packages are knockouts.

The verdict: You reign as champion.

Boxers & Ballerinas, Times Square Center, 12215 Ventura Boulevard, suite 207, Studio City (310-770-2864 or boxersandballerinas.tv).

THROW
Mommy & Me Spa-at-Home Party
What: Pamper your playgroup with mani/pedis and 30-minute facials or massages.
Why: Beauty calls.
When: No sitter. No dice.
Where: Your boudoir.

LEARN
Art House
What: Interactive DVD teaches kids how to draw simple shapes and animals.
Why: Even Picasso started out with the basics.
When: Ages 2 and up.
Where: Online at amazon.com.

SAVE
Innovative Baby Warehouse Sale
What: Take up to 50 percent off toys, threads, and wee-one essentials.
Why: New deals.
When: Thru Sept. 30.
Where: Online at innovative-baby.com.