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JANUARY 2020 PUBLISHER

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Bring on 2020! JANUARY MARKS THE BEGINNING OF NOT ONLY A NEW CALENDAR YEAR BUT ALSO THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SETTING PERSONAL GOALS. Perhaps you’ve resolved to exercise more regularly, take up a new hobby, or volunteer at

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the local animal shelter. Whatever your goals may be, we hope the people, places, activities, and tips and tricks in this issue will inspire you to focus on wellness in the new year. And while diet and exercise are vital to your physical health, overall wellness includes your mental health as well. This month, we at River Oaks Lifestyle encourage you to live your best life by taking care of yourself both inside and out. Thanks for reading, River Oaks, and happy New Year!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2020

FEATURES 12 The Perfect Pirouette An Interview with Houston Principal Dancer Chun Wai Chan

18 TRIBUTE at The Houstonian A step back in time with dishes Houstonians love

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THE PERFECT PIROUE T TE

WHEN DID YOUR LOVE FOR THE BALLET BEGIN? Around age 12. My love for dance began very

AN INTERVIEW WITH HOUSTON PRINCIPAL DANCER CHUN WAI CHAN

early, but my love for ballet begin after moving to Guangzhou. DID YOU ALWAYS WANT TO BE A BALLET DANCER? Yes. Since elementary school, I wanted to be a ballet dancer. I wanted to be a principal dancer. My dancing was better than my school work, so I loved dancing so much more than school.

WHETHER IT WAS WATCHING SWAN LAKE FOR

HOW HAVE YOU ADJUSTED TO

THE FIRST TIME, PURCHASING YOUR FIRST

LIFE IN HOUSTON?

TUTU, OR FINALLY COMPLETING THE PERFECT

I didn’t have to adjust to life in Houston at all. I

PIROUETTE, THERE IS A MOMENT IN A YOUNG

came and it immediately felt like home. It’s not a big

BALLET DANCER'S LIFE WHERE THEY REALIZE

change from living in the south of China, both are hot

DANCING ON STAGE IS ALL THEY WANT TO DO.

and humid. I like life in Houston a lot.

But becoming a professional ballet dancer is no easy feat, and becoming a principal dancer at the Houston

WHAT DID IT MEAN TO YOU TO RECEIVE

Ballet is something only the greatest dancers can

A SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE HOUSTON

achieve. Chun Wai Chan is one of them.

BALLET ACADEMY?

Chun Wai Chan was born in Guangdong, China,

It was the start of a new chapter of my life outside of

and received his professional dance training at the

China. It meant everything to me and my future career.

Guangzhou Art School from 2004 to 2010. He has multiple honorary awards, including one as a finalist

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BALLET

at the 2010 Prix de Lausanne, where he received a full

TO WATCH AND WHY?

scholarship to study with Houston Ballet's second company (HBII). In 2011, Chun was awarded the "Houston Ballet

Giselle. I like dancing and watching Giselle, because of the beautiful music and sets. I like romantic ballets a lot.

Academy Award" and in 2012, joined the Houston Ballet as a corps de ballet. In 2017 he was promoted to a principal dancer and since then has continued to add to his extensive repertoire performing all over the world. ARTICLE ABBY

With an impressive following on Instagram show-

STRICKLAND

casing his incredible talents and what he likes to do

PHOTOGRAPHY

on his days off it’s no wonder in the world of dance,

AMITAVA SARKAR,

Chun Wai Chan is one to watch. We had the pleasure

CLAIRE MCADAMS

of sitting down to interview him and ask him all about

AND LAWRENCE KNOX

his life with the Houston Ballet.

HOW DO YOU STAY FIT AND HEALTHY? I’ve been in the habit or routine of eating heathy since I was in China. The food culture in China is very healthy. I don’t crave burgers and pizza. I go to the gym regularly.

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THE PERFECT PIROUETTE

(CON TI N U ED)

Houston Ballet Principal Chun Wai Chan

WHAT IS YOUR DIET LIKE? I make sure to eat enough protein and

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG DANCERS?

vegetables each day. I have to remind myself

Don’t get injured! Don’t push yourself too

to eat enough for the number of calories I

hard after an injury. Work hard and smart at

spend each day.

the same time.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN

CHEAT MEAL?

THE NEXT 5 YEARS?

Hot pot – Chinese pot of soup stock, dip raw meat

I hope to graduate and get my college degree in 5 years. I’m talking classes mainly online to get my degree in business.

DO YOU HAVE A PREPERFORMANCE RITUAL? The week before, I go over notes and mentally go through my performance. The night

WORDS THAT YOU LIVE BY? Choose something that you love, so you don’t have to work for a day.

before, I go to sleep early. I try not to get too excited the morning of a show, so I don’t exert

Ballet, as beautiful as it is, is not for the

too much energy before I get on the stage.

faint of heart. Ballet dancers must be devoted

Before a show, I am much more introverted

and work incredibly hard to earn their spots

and less smiley than I normally am.

on the stage. However, if they are fortunate enough to make it, once on that stage, the

WHAT ACTIVITIES DO YOU ENJOY ON

movements they create with their bodies are

YOUR DAYS OFF?

nothing short of magic.

A lot! I spend my days off going to the museum, playing golf, bowling, karaoke, at the swimming pool and going on vacation. There is so much to do!

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Houston Ballet Principals Karina González and Chun Wai Chan in Jerome Robbins’ The Cage.

Houston Ballet Principals Karina González and Chun Wai Chan with stager Jean-Pierre Frohlich rehearsing Jerome Robbins’ The Cage

Houston Ballet Principals Karina González and Chun Wai Chan rehearsing Jerome Robbins’ The Cage

Houston Ballet Principal Chun Wai Chan

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WO R KO U T S F O R YO U R MOODS NEED A PICK-ME-UP, BUT DON’T QUITE HAVE THE ENERGY? THESE ACTIVITIES WILL GET YOU MOVING AND OUT OF YOUR POST-HOLIDAY FUNK

NEW YEAR, NEW US. We don’t mean to be cliché, but is there really any better time for working on yourself than when Jan. 1 rolls around—whether you’re focused on your physical health or your mental health? It sure seems like the perfect time, but there will also be days when you’re just not quite feeling it. The holidays are over, the days are shorter and, let’s face it, there’s not really a ton to look forward to until spring sprouts. But, whatever your mood is this time of year, there’s still an activity you can do that’s worthwhile—and will give you a boost! Here’s how to choose the right one.

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YO G A A regular yoga practice can help to ease anxiety by increasing body awareness, reducing muscle tension, relieving stress

FEELING ANXIOUS

and sharpening attention + concentration.

01 R AG D O L L Ragdoll pose is great for relaxation and to release tension. Stand tall + reach your arms up, then allow them to fall gently toward the floor as you bend down.

02 C H I L D â€™ S P O S E This calming and restorative pose is a common beginnerâ€™s position. Starting from your knees, sit back on your heels then walk your arms forward, bringing your torso down until you can rest your forehead on the floor.

03 S AVA S A N A Relax one body part at a time, one muscle at a time + one thought at a time through a daily Savasana practice.

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INSPIRED BY

(CON TI N U ED)

FEELING BORED

CLIMBING When you feel like you’re in a rut with your workouts and just don’t feel motivated anymore, try something new and exciting! Rock climbing is a great way to introduce something different without it feeling like a workout.

01 C L I M B I N G GYM S Climbing gyms have been popping up everywhere as the sport becomes more mainstream + are a great option for those who prefer to be adventurous indoors.

02 B O U L D E R I N G Bouldering, great for developing power, is a type of rock climbing where the climber doesn’t use ropes or harnesses, generally done on a much smaller scale.

03 S H A P E U P Since climbing can use different muscles from traditional workouts, it’s important to keep up with strengthening those. Key areas to pay attention to include upper body, lower body, core, fingers and wrists.

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RUNNING There’s a reason people who are active runners describe something called a “runner’s high.” Studies show that aerobic exercises release

FEELING DOWN

mood-boosting endorphins.

BEGINNERS If you want to get into running but aren’t sure where to start, check out a couch-to-5K program to ease into it.

C A S UA L R U N N E R S Challenge yourself by switching up your running routine. Whether you’re changing your route or upping your distance, a new twist could give you a nice refresh.

ENTHUSIASTS Whether you’re into 10Ks or half marathons, consider signing up for a new race and decreasing your time.

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FEELING STRESSED

INSPIRED BY

(CON TI N U ED)

When your head is full of thoughts, it can get overwhelming. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) provides a break from that with short bursts of 100% focus followed by rest. Hereâ€™s a quick circuit.

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REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

RIVER OAKS

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

2943 Del Monte

$4,995,000

$4,300,000

86%

598

3311 Del Monte

$7,800,000

$6,994,750

90%

216

3839 Inverness

$4,650,000

$4,550,000

98%

3907 Inverness

$7,425,000

$6,300,000

85%

564

3643 Knollwood

$7,000,000

100%

3756 Knollwood

$4,200,000

$3,700,000

88%

4045 Overbrook

$1,625,000

$1,730,000

106%

3640 Piping Rock

$2,700,000

$2,550,000

94%

112

2408 Reba

$1,350,000

$1,285,000

95%

2407 Stanmore

$2,199,000

$2,000,000

91%

4518 Staunton

$1,690,000

$1,640,000

97%

141

3870 Willowick

$5,995,000

$5,473,950

91%

547

3363 Inwood

$8,900,000

100%

217

3458 Inwood

$11,000,000

$9,000,000

82%

2203 Brentwood

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