Thursday, July 31, 2014

Monday, July 14, 2014

Siren School Brings Back the Social Salon Tradition

Women's wellness organization offers cultural enrichment through social get-togethers 

The internet has brought information and merchandise literally to our doorsteps. But what about the dream events we ogle online, nearly jumping out of our skin in gleeful anticipation until we realize the gathering will take place thousands of miles from us, precluding our attendance?
Siren School, “where education is an adventure in self-discovery,” has created a way for women throughout the United States to participate in the organization’s female-centric theme events without leaving their own hometowns, via their budding Salonniere program.  The salon tradition enjoyed a centuries-long run and developed a space where women could learn about culture, politics and the arts at a time when women were barred from formal education.  And it was in the salon that the fairy tales we know today first took root, as ‘storytelling’ was part of te entertainment shared in popular European salons.
Siren School Headmistress Joy Devivre describes the role of the salon this way: “I’ve always been a fan of the salons of yore. I loved the idea that people could learn about culture, literature, music, you name it, all in the guise of recreational socializing.  That to me is time well spent and the sort of get-togethers I have always looked forward to as I feel richer for the experience.”
Two salons have already been established, one in Akron, Ohio run be Bonnie Ramsburg, and the other in San Diego, helmed by Sarah Gates. Their planned activities will include:
·      Afternoon Teas – as mixers to meet new members
·      Siren Soiree theme parties – with themes such as Genie Dreams, Bollywood Bash, Island Hukilau, Mermaid Moments, Flapper Fete, Courtesanerie CI and more
·      Fantasy Fitness Dance Parties and Class Series – dance styles include Bellydance, Bollywood, Polynesian, Charleston, Moulin Rouge, Samba, Flamenco and others 
·      Mythic Adventure getaways – to Siren School weekend events in their respective areas

The Salonniere program allows women to earn extra income while socializing and includes mentoring opportunities. It is run by Siren School, a company dedicated to helping women discover (or re-discover) their value, beauty and joie de vivre.  Additional opportunities include Mythic Adventures themed getaways, Fantasy Fitness ongoing dance class instruction, and Plunder – the student rewards program.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Siren School Soirees Bring Purpose to Party Presenting

Themed Get-Togethers Enrich as well as Entertain

When is a party not a party? When it’s a bachelorette bash, girls’ night out, reunion or social get-together that features a Siren Soiree, the latest service to be offered by women’s wellness organization Siren School.  The themed party format provides guests unprecedented opportunities to delve into a fabled or foreign culture from the comfort of their living room.  Events, dubbed as “parties with purpose” introduce the history, customs, crafts, lingo and unique beauty of the chosen genre. Hostesses may choose to throw a Genie Dreams party, Bollywood Bash, Island Hukilau, Flapper Fete, Mermaid Dip & Dive, Pin-Up Play Date, Moulin Rouge Spectacular, Charm Class, Fairy Ring Roundup or a number of other whimsical offerings.
Siren School Headmistress Joy Devivre describes the program as, “an opportunity for women to learn about their counterparts in other cultures, all the while, learning about themselves and making magical memories.”
Siren Soirees tweak the theme party modus operandi in a variety of ways:
·      Not your mother’s bridal shower – Siren Soirees come with a Treasure Trunk brimming with theme costume bits and props intended to help guests fully immerse themselves in the culture du jour
·      Turn-Key hostessing – unlike paid entertainers, Siren Soiree Producers do not perform for party guests, they interact with them, becoming ‘one of the girls’
·      Dance Party add-on option – groups that wants “More! More!” than the standard hour and a half soiree may arrange to have a Fantasy Fitness Dance Leader conduct them in a basic hour-long dance tutorial in keeping with the theme  
·      Entrepreneurial Opportunities –Soiree Pros are trained and certified by Siren School to ensure consistency of service.  Whether for extra cash on the side or as a full-time vocation, employment opportunities abound to suit a variety of schedules and budgets

Siren Soirees is a service created by Siren School, a company dedicated to helping women discover (or re-discover) their value, beauty and joie de vivre.  Additional opportunities include Mythic Adventures themed getaways, Fantasy Fitness ongoing dance class instruction, and Plunder – the student rewards program.

“Siren School – where education is an adventure in self-discovery”
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