LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Renee Piane, a nationally known dating consultant and the author of "Love Mechanics," and LeeAnn Webster, a motivational speaker and singles events planner, have joined forces to provide singles with a powerful set of tools to get them into the driver's seat of their dating life -- RapidDatingUSA.com.
To help singles connect, they created Rapid Dating(sm), the fastest, freshest, newest way to meet singles and build communities by taking the pressure out of dating and making first connections fun and simple. This 'power tool' for meeting and networking gives like-minded individuals an entertaining way to expand their dating and social skills in a safe and proactive atmosphere.
Rapid Dating started in the Los Angeles area in April 2001; expanded to Phoenix in early 2002; and now continues its national expansion to include Wilmington, Delaware; Atlanta; Columbus, Ohio; and Philadelphia. Currently, more than 1,200 people have participated in Rapid Dating events.
At the events, attendees start with cocktails and delicious appetizers to break the ice. Then, instructions are given and the Rapid Dating rotations begin. Attendees meet 15 (or more) people in two hours, sitting and talking with one person for 5 minutes, then changing to the next person. At the end of the event, sheets are turned in to indicate who each person would like to meet again. People who choose each other are sent an e-mail message the next day with contact information.
"It's the musical chairs of dating, but you won't be left standing alone at the end!" said Webster, co-founder of RapidDatingUSA. "Singles love attending these events because they know everyone is single, available and looking to meet others. It's the best new tool to help people refine their dating skills."
"The results are amazing," adds Piane, who will be interviewed about an upcoming Rapid Dating event on Philadelphia's Channel 10 News on August 6 at 9 a.m. ET. "We find that people are connecting for love, business and friendship. Singles searched for a fun way to meet others without the pressure of long dates and the fear inherent to on-line dating. Rapid Dating was the perfect solution -- you get to see your 'date' face-to-face and know instantly whether you have a connection."
Renee Piane, the author of "Love Mechanics," and a singles columnist, event planner and dating consultant, has been teaching singles the tricks of the dating game for more than 15 years. Featured in The Wall Street Journal as one of the premier resources for singles in America, Renee is committed to helping people prepare for love from the inside out. She has been featured on numerous TV shows including "The Other Half," "The X Show," "Love Chronicles" and "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus," giving fresh, direct dating advice. Piane has presented everything from complete makeovers to love-nest tune-ups. She has also been a guest on countless radio shows around the globe and has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Newsday, The Los Angeles Times and The New York Daily News.
LeeAnn Webster, "Queen of Fun," is the founder of Single Solutions, the premier social event organization for Los Angeles singles. Webster is also a speaker, author, life coach and attorney with a wide range of legal and business experience. She has been featured on NBC's "The Other Half," UPN and KNBC News, and in the Los Angeles Times. She is committed to helping singles break down the barriers to meeting others. Through events, speaking and writing, LeeAnn helps singles learn how to understand themselves and quickly connect with each other.
RapidDatingUSA is the only service of its kind, providing not only the forum for singles to meet and fulfill their relationship goals, but, via an entire suite of products and services, offers dating consultation, makeovers and seminars. Affiliate programs are available nationwide.
More information on Rapid Dating is available at www.RapidDatingUSA.com. Media information and press kits are available at www.RapidDatingUSA.com/media.html
For more information on Renee Piane and "Love Mechanics," go to www.LoveMechanics.com and www.lovemechanics.com/media.htm
For more information on LeeAnn Webster and Single Solutions, go to www.SingleSolutions.com