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Ding Ding fitness studio near downtown Dallas swings new kind of boxing

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A new group boxing facility is debuting in Dallas that's a little less boxy than most. Called Ding Ding Group Boxing, it's a novel fitness experience specializing in group boxing classes that'll open at 3516 Ross Ave., a cute building near downtown that used to be an auto repair place.

According to a release, it's opening on August 8.

The studio is from This & That Hospitality, known for bars and restaurants such as Sfuzzi, Ferris Wheelers, Tiny Victories, and Alice, as well as Session Pilates, the studio founded by Brittany Grignon.

Classes are led by Dre Williams, a personal trainer who worked with champion boxer Robert Brant; and Adria Alcazar, who has experience in Pilates and previously served as the Regional Director of Curriculum at Barry's.

Boxing has become a popular workout option because it combines cardio and strength training in one. It's become especially popular with women. Most area gyms such as Lifetime Fitness and Larry North have at least one group boxing class on their schedule, and concepts such as Mayweather Boxing have opened facilities in Dallas.

Ding Ding offers a few twists including the layout of the class as well as moody blue lighting, TVs, and background music.

The layout is different from other group boxing classes in that the instructor is on an elevated stage in the center of the room, with participants stationed at 36 teardrop-style punching bags that encircle the stage.

Classes run for 50 minutes, with three rounds of boxing broken up by strength work and core work - similar to what's taught in other group classes.

Williams says in a statement that you don't have to be an "insane athlete" to do group boxing classes. Classes are formatted to serve participants at all levels.

"When the average person thinks of boxing, they tend to get intimidate - Ding Ding is made for everyone," he says.

But here's a bold claim: They say that the high-energy, non-stop nature of the Ding Ding class guarantees 600 calories or more burned.

One thing Ding Ding does not provide is the gear. Boxing gloves are available for participants to rent or buy.

A single class is $32, or you can buy packages such as 10 classes for $275.

The studio will be open Monday-Thursday, with six classes throughout the day, seven classes on Friday, and three on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

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FALL FÊTE

Dallas luxury boutique and Texas designer team up on new fall fashion line

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Saint Bernard is teaming up with Houston-based designer Lyndsey Zorich for Love Note.

Dallas-born luxury boutique Saint Bernard is getting ready for fall with a new collection created alongside Houston style veteran Lyndsey Zorich. The fashion-forward retailer and the founder/designer of Mason's Daughter have teamed up to launch Love Note by Lyndsey Zorich, a new Saint Bernard-owned brand, that will roll out this fall.

Love Note officially launched on Thursday, September 10 at Saint Bernard stores in Dallas, Southlake, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin, as well as online. Shoppers can expect a feminine collection with a playful take on everyday dressing for women who want to look put together, but not too serious.

Customers will have to be patient, though, because the entire collection won’t debut at once. Instead, the brand will roll out in a series of monthly drops, each with its own seasonal point of view.

Saint Bernard x Lyndsey Zorich Love Note by Lyndsey Zorich is available at Saint Bernard stores across Texas.Photo courtesy of Saint Bernard

The Kick Off is the first drop in September. It's a game day-inspired collection with pieces designed for fall sports and weekend road trips.

In October, The Lean In will debut with more feminine silhouettes, followed by Getting Comfortable, which focuses on the perfect layering pieces for Texas’ warm fall weather.

A longtime Saint Bernard shopper herself, Zorich's unique style and Texas perspective gave her a greater understanding of what Texas customers want. She was involved in everything from the creative direction and textile development to fabrication and production of the brand. The partnership is even more special, as Saint Bernard typically doesn't collaborate with local designers on its branded releases.

“Getting dressed has always been one of my favorite forms of self-expression, and Love Note allowed me to take that idea from concept all the way through the finished product,” said Zorich. "Saint Bernard felt like the right partner, because I genuinely understand and love their customers. Love Note is meant to bring a little more playfulness to getting dressed, pieces that feel personal, special, and bring joy to everyday life.”

According to director of owned brands for Saint Bernard, Ashleigh Goyer, collaborating with Zorich gave Saint Bernard a fresh new way to provide customers with something both recognizable and unexpected.

"She shares her perspective, her lifestyle, and her love of fashion, and she has an incredible ability to make getting dressed feel effortless and personal," said Goyer.

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