|
Click Here for Previous Line Dance Newsletters:
WANT TO GET YOUR OWN FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER VIA E-MAIL? Just send an e-mail to tkandr@aol.com and put SUBSCRIBE in the subject line and I will add you to the mailing list.
You will probably get a confirmation from Google that you have been signed up. Please choose to receive e-mail because I am the only one you will get e-mail from.
To catch up on the ones you missed the last few days go to www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com and click on NEWSLETTER. You should always check here if you don't receive the newsletter in the future because I will post a note if there is a problem. Please let me know if you ever want to unsubscribe and I will remove you immediately and PLEASE DO NOT REPORT as spam but just ask to be removed. The newsletter will come as usual once a day and you should still send all votes and correspondence to me at tkandr@aol.com.
I hope you will sign the Guestbook and introduce yourself.
May 14, 2008
Yippee. I heard that everyone coming home and still in China is okay. Marilyn said they had a ton of e-mails and phone calls when they got home. Her report on the trip will be coming out really soon. Can't wait to hear all about it. What a trip of a lifetime. I grew up reading books by Pearl Buck and was fascinated by her stories about China.
SUBJECT: ASIA EARTHQUAKE
FROM: Ray and Marilyn McNeal, Midnight Rodeo
We arrived home safely today to the news of the earthquake. We were boarding our plane in Shanghai about that time and did not hear about it until this morning in Tampa. I've emailed Judy to make sure the after shocks did not affect them and will let you know when we hear back from her. We are physically in their time frame so in reality, have been up all night (today here) and day. Tomorrow I'll complete the final report on our incredible trip!
Thank you to all who left messages regarding our safety. We arrived in Ocala at noon today and tended to family business and could not call ALL of you back, but truly appreciate your concern! Until tomorrow. ShowMing land Annie from Californing left Shanghai one hour before us, so they are okay, too.
Goodnight (or day for our Asian friends)! Ray & Marilyn
NOTE FROM ME: Judy Chen also wrote and let me know she's okay. Thank goodness everyone is safe and sound.
Now if we can get rid of the fires in Florida and clean up the mess in the mid part of the East, I'll be happy!! Aren't you glad I'm not your mother???
SUBJECT: DANCES DONE REGULARLY AT EVENTS
NOTE FROM ME: I've had a few people write and ask me about the dances regularly done at events. You can always find them at the top of the VIDEO page on our site. There are videos for most of these at this link: We always take a list of them to events and Stacy will update them again after the Marathon.
http://www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com/EventDances.html
SUBJECT: SUNDAY SOCIAL - MAY 18TH AT DANCER'S RENDEZVOUS - CLEARWATER/LARGO, FLORIDA
FROM: ARLINE WINERMAN
I am really looking forward to seeing everyone again for the May 18th Sunday Social ---- Dancer's Rendezvous -----4445 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater/Largo, Florida. We will be dancing from 1:00 - 4:30 or later. Cover charge is $10.00. BYOB and snacks. No real teaches but a wall here and there. Bring your CD's also - and I will play all requests as time permits. We had a fabulous time last month - please join us!! Next social is June 22nd - mark you calendars!!! Luv - Arline
LuvToDancArline@webtv.net
www.TampaLineDanceClassic.com
SUBJECT: THIS EVENT IS TAKING PLACE IN TAMPA ON
The Tampa Bay Yo Ho Hoedown
May 23-25, 2008
Tampa, Florida, USA
http://hoedown2008.com/tampa/
I think I'm going on Saturday and I know some others who are going on Friday so check it out. The schedule is now online.
SUBJECT: John, Junior, Jamie - June 7th, Louisville, KY
From: thejamiemarshall@comcast.net
John Robinson, Jamie Marshall & Junior Willis 1 day workshop at Dance Louisville on Saturday, June 7th in Louisville, KY, but come and join us on Friday for the Friday Night Pre-Party Dance.
If you attended this workshop last year, you know how much fun we had with these 3 great instructors and choreographers. If you missed it, come on and join us this year! Make plans to join us for the Saturday Night Dance for the Meet and Greet with Nashville Country Music Artist "Matt Steel" (The "But" Dance").
If you would like more information or registration form just e-mail us at bigalofamerica@aol.com or call 502-643-2786.
SUBJECT: TEXAS CLASSIC LINE DANCE PROGRAM
From: Barbara Albright, Line dance coordinator, barbfashions@aol.com
We are so excited to have such a great line dance program this weekend in Houston, Texas. This is a full UCWDC Program, and the director, Kathi Bittner, is making sure we have great instructors, and then the world known line dance D.J. "Wildman" Louie St. George!!!!!! Joining us on staff this year is Joanne Brady, John Dembiec, Anita Williams, Judy Sides, John Shipp, Merilyn Jerome, Bernadette Carmichael and Barbara Albright. Two workshop rooms will be running with social dancing with Louie at night. Kathi is giving free step books to the weekend pass holders, and is offering both the regular weekend pass, plus a weekend line dance pass.
Check the website at: www.thetexasclassic.com
I hope to see you there.
Barbara Albright
Line Dance Coordinator for the Texas Classic
Subject: Ohio Line Dance Instructor Meeting re-cap
From: Frank Trace franktrace@sssnet.com
Once again, a big thank you to all who participated in our 5th meeting of the Ohio Line Dance Instructors group "OLDI". We had 17 instructors in attendance. After introductions and welcoming new instructors, we recapped our March meeting and reviewed the current dance charts. It was noted that many of the top dances on the charts have been taught at our OLDI meetings. As of this meeting we have taught each other 46 different line dances. Pretty amazing! This shows us that we are on the right track. Our next meeting date is scheduled for Sunday, August 3rd. The long break is due to scheduling conflicts in June & July.
Here are the dances that were taught:
Frank Trace taught DUCK SOUP and FEEL GOOD RUMBA. Both dances were choreographed by Frank Trace and will be debuted at the JG2 Line Dance Marathon. Step sheets are available on Frank's web site www.traceofcountry.com Duck Soup is a beginner "swing" line dance and Feel Good Rumba is an easy intermediate rumba style dance. Both dances have music options; country or pop.
Sandy Goodman taught SOUL ENERGY by Michele Perron. This is a fun funky style intermediate dance with great music by Ike Turner.
Linda Christian taught LUCKY ONE by Linda Christian. Linda choreographed this nice easy intermediate dance that works with many different songs.
Amy Auger taught NOTHIN' BOUT LOVE by Rita Arnett. Great music and a fun easy intermediate dance done to the hit song by LeAnn Rimes.
Jamie Wylie taught SHIFF-A-BILLY by Bastiaan van Leeuwen. Good beginner dance to fun country music that makes you smile.
Judy Cain taught PEACHES & CREAM by Metelnick & Biggs and JAZZ IT UP by McEnaney & McAdam. Both are great dances. Peaches & Cream is a beginner level dance with ending choices. Jazz It Up is a very up beat and fun intermediate dance.
Donnie Allen taught AS IF by Junior Willis done to the Sara Evens song. Very nice easy to learn dance. Great for the country crowd.
After a dinner break, many of the instructors stayed for my monthly Line Dance Party at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Canton, Ohio. The dance floor was crowded all night long as we danced all levels of dances. Some of the floor fillers were: SEA SALT SALLY, FIRECRACKER, CHARANGA, HAPPY RADIO, REBEL AMOR, CRAZY FOOT MAMBO, AMOR DE HEILO, FOOLISH, ALLIGATOR ROCK, SHY WALTZ, NOT LIKE THAT, ADAPTABLE, I LOVE A RAINY NIGHT, STEALING THE BEST, COME ON & DANCE, HICKORY LAKE and so many more.
Meetings are opened to all instructors.
Frank Trace
franktrace@sssnet.com
www.traceofcountry.com
Subject: special instructor at Gunslingers Wed TODAY!!!! (Largo, Fla on East Bay Drive)
Wanted to just send a small note to let all around the Tampa Bay area know that we at Gunslingers are having a special teach with guest instructors. There will be a $5 special event cover. Please note that there will be two intermediate dances and one beginner dance taught. We will start at 7pm and go through 9-9:30. DJ Wiggles will then take over and play all your favorites the rest of the evening. Come enjoy one of the best teacher /dancers line dance has to offer right here in our back yard.
See you all at Gunslingers at the corner of East Bay and Belcher in Largo, tonight at 7pm!!!!
Gunslingerssaloon.com for more info.
Luv ya,
Donna Alfonso
Dance For Life!
dancindonna12@yahoo.com
SUBJECT: PLEASE ADD THIS TO RECOMMENDED DANCES
As an instructor and choreographer, like many who read Carol's newsletter, I notice many references from other instructors concerning the latest dances they have taught.
ONE BIG PROBLEM WHEN YOU LIST. You NEED to INCLUDE the CHOREOGRAPHER'S NAME along with the DANCE. Do you realize how many dances have the same name?
Mike Beck - MIchigan
Subject: Spanish linedance holiday report
From: Sue Thomas, St Albans, UK
I have just returned from an excellent holiday in Calpe hosted by Alison Biggs & Peter Metelnick - I think the most enjoyable linedance holiday I have been on!
My highlights:
The hotel - superb facilities including a massive sprung wooden dancefloor (great not to have to dance on unforgiving tiles, & no pillars either!); excellent sound system; lovely pool area; incredible spa (I never knew there were so many ways to enjoy jets of water!); fantastic choice of delicious food.
The area - 3 minutes walk to a lovely sandy beach; the beautiful cliff walk to an excellent bar/restaurant; the fantastic half day trip inland to the stunning mountain fortress/village of Guadalest.
Our rep, Sue, who provided a real 'personal touch' (the tour company is well-named) as she was with us the whole time to help things run smoothly, & even managed to learn some dances!
Last but not least the dancing! 5 morning workshops & 6 social evenings, with expert teaching by Alison & Peter & excellent DJing by Alison. I also thoroughly enjoyed the guest teaches by John Grrowler Rowell & Debbie Ellis, & Paul Bailey's performances on 2 evenings, which all helped to make for a very varied week, with a great range of dances/music for all levels & tastes.
The dances taught are listed on Alison & Peters' website at http://www.thedancefactoryuk.co.uk/PeterandAlisoninSpain2.pdf . My personal favourites (so difficult to choose, so many good dances!) were Winner at a Losing Game (Peter) & Like a Dream (Alison & Peter). It was also great to relearn Destination Dancefloor, a fabulous dance, and to end each evening dancing Could It Be Forever, another beautiful dance which deserves to be danced more widely.
All-in-all a fun week of dancing & relaxation, with a great bunch of people. Many thanks Alison & Peter - roll on next year!
SUBJECT: ANSWER TO A QUESTION
Morning Sharon
Song is Pat Garrett - In The Blue Mountains (108 BPM)
http://www.patgarrett.com/
Bob Peyre-Ferry
Honky Tonkin' Productions
MEMBER - CMA, NACMAI, NJCMA, NTA, ACA, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC
Homepage: http://www.honkytonkinproductions.org
SUBJECT: AMAZING NASHVILLE TRIP! - Come with us to Nashville music city, Tennessee - OCTOBER 23-26 , 2008
FROM: DJ ALAN KOHN AND LIKA KOHN
Do you like country music? Do you want to see where it all started?Do you want to join us in Nashville Music City? Well; if you like to travel with friends with great attitude; AND YOU WANT TO HAVE FUN, FUN AND MORE FUN; mark your calendars and register for an amazing experience at the extraordinary GAYLORD OPRYLAND HOTEL IN NASHVILLE October 23-26, 2008.
Come with us to Nashville!! Check-out our website www.premiereentertainment.org under Special Events for our Nashville Trip.
WE HAVE POSTED OUR ITINERARY, RATES,PACKAGE AND REGISTRATION FORM on our website www.premiereentertainment.org
Itinerary for Nashville Trip
Day One Thursday October 23, 2008
All Day Arrival in Nashville
Accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Hotel - 3 nights
Meet and Greet
Evening Free
Day Two Friday October 24, 2008
AM Breakfast included at the hotel
Meet guide and depart on a professional guided city tour of Nashville to include a drive by of the following historic sites:
Second Ave., Fort Nashborough, The State Capitol, Bicentennial Capitol Mall, Music Row, Vanderbilt University, Centennial Park and The Parthenon. Also included in the tour is admission into the Ryman Auditorium.
12:00PM Lunch on own
1:30PM Admission included into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
3:30PM Return to hotel to freshen up for tonight's activities.
5:30PM Dinner included at a local restaurant.
8:00PM Performance included at the Grand Ole Opry.
Day Three Saturday October 25, 2008
AM Breakfast included at the hotel
10:45AM Departure for General Jackson dockside
11:30AM Enjoy a cruise on the Cumberland River on the grandest showboat in the world - General Jackson Showboat. An Asian inspired lunch and the Peking Acrobats show included.
2:45PM Return to the hotel
Evening Free
Day Four Sunday October 26, 2008
AM Breakfast included at the hotel
Check out and depart for home
ATTENTION: Minimum number of rooms must be booked for package to take place, so please wait on booking airline tickets.
We should know by 1st week of July (if not sooner) that the trip will proceed in order to enable you to purchase your airline tickets.)
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE*
Accommodations for 3 nights hotel at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Five Meals included - 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Tours:
Professional guided tour of Nashville, visit Ryman Auditorium,
Visit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Cruise on the General Jackson Showboat
All Taxes within package, meal gratuities on included meals, and luggage handling
Double Occupancy - $599 per person
Single: $886.- per person
Triple: $549.- per person
Quad: $499.- per person
NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
Round trip air to Nashville
Transfers to and from Airport to Hotel;
Expenses incurred on own.
Package rate:
Double Occupancy - $599 per person
Single: $886.- per person
Triple: $549.- per person
Quad: $499.- per person
*Flights not included in package
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ENTIRE PACKAGE (EXCEPT FLIGHTS) HAS TO BE PURCHASED THRU US IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN TOURS DURING THE TRIP.
COME UP WITH A NAME FOR OUR GROUP TO NASHVILLE
We are looking for a nice catchy name for our group. Your suggestions are welcome. Please write to alankohn@premiereentertainment.org. The winner will be decided by a committee of three organizers. Alan, Lika and Debbi Friedlander. Winner gets a free tee-shirt with the chosen name. Get working on it. Get that creative side of you working full speed.
For more information and details; please contact Alan Kohn at 845-215-5919 or 845-729-0811 or write to us alankohn@premiereentertainment.org
SUBJECT: SOMEONE NEEDS THE NAME OF THIS SONG
Hi. Pim Humphrey gave me you address. Could you or any of your readers help me with the name of a
song. I seen the line dance Continental Polka on You Tube> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci6mhLowxoI
< I've heard the song before but for the life of me I can't
remember it. The sheet calls for Alice but that not the song she's
doing it to. Sure could use some help. Thanks><>
brockmockn@comcast.net
SUBJECT: NEED MUSIC FOR THE DANCE STREET OF HOPE
FROM: NANCY/ MI
I really like the dance Street of Hope choreographed by Timothy To and Theresian Tam. The music for the dance is On the Street Where You Live by Mariya Takeuchi. I have tried to find the music on the legal sites and Amazon with no success. If choreographers want teachers to teach their dances, then why do they choose music that is impossible to find or costs a ridiculous amount if it can be purchased? This trying to find music for dances gets frustrating. Has anyone taught this dance and where did you obtain the music? THANKS!
dancingnancy66@att.net
From: John Korman page-me@comcast.net
Subject: Eastern's 2008
Last weekend I attended Eastern's outside of Washington, DC. Having attended the Boston Linedance Showdown, the line dance workshops at Eastern's were pretty much a repeat, but great second teaches nonetheless. Friday night was meagerly attended and Saturday night was not much better, but DJ Jam did a fabulous job playing ALL requests as well as some old classics that are not normally played at large eventsDO YOUR THING, COLDBLOODED, AMERICAN POP, M.J. MOVES (to the song for Funkafied Blues) and JIVE WALKIN'to name a few.
Dance workshops I attended:
GET ON THE FLOOR (robinson): fun, upbeat dance to an old Johnny Gill track called The Floor. Room to play around with for dancers to add their own styling. A well-choreographed dance. So Get On The Floor and have fun!
ALABAO (Andrew, Simon, Sheila): never learned one of their dances, but this was a fun cha; felt like a more upbeat "Cruisin'" kind of dance.
SMOKIN' CHA (robinson, szyminski): choreography is so hot...it's smokin'! I like how dance styles blendrumba and cha-chaincluded a changing of counts/ syncopations. Recommend this to everyone, especially those that are looking to learn dances to country songs.
THROW IT ON ME (mundy): funky Guyton choreography and song that is fast and thankfully only 2 mins. He's right, dancing this back-to-back will put someone in the hospital, but I did just that both Saturday and Sunday and I could barely walk to the water cooler! Leaving Boston I thought I would never get this and after a second teach, and weekend walkthroughs at Eastern's, I had it! Come Tampa at the end of May, I'll master it.
GET MY DRINK ON (mundy) - learned this in FL earlier this year...heck...he choreographed it at our hotel in Ocala, FL. Fun, fast-paced dance to the country song by Toby Keith. I had to retake it as a refresher since it is not danced locally and I keep forgetting the sequence. Leave your arm and hand bits to THROW IT ON ME and break out them country-line-dancin' boots for this one...just leave your drinks on the sidelines. Country-only venues, this one's for you, and if you're John Lindo, you'll 2-step around the line dancers.
FREAKED OUT (detweiler): fast-paced dance to the popular Miley Cyrus song that is on Top40 radio. I especially like how the syncopated cha steps match the s-s-s-stutter part of the song.
FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND (musk): learned this locally earlier this year, but my footprints got washed away by the ocean. Great re-teach for me by Rainy Dae. This one's a challenging NC2 that is well-choreographed. Definitely a recommend one to learn.
BRUCIE (blevins): never heard this one before, but those who began line dancing before me slightly remembered this from "years" ago. This is a 96-count dance that I hope gets revived as it was probably released years too early. Definitely needing a second teach, but very fun. Get your protractors ready as the dance is very much at the angles.
LOST IN YOU (mcenaney): good re-teach for me from last Wednesday night when Lil' Rob taught this beautiful NC2. Classic Rachael choreography that goes well to the music.
Overall had a fun time. Hope to see more of the DC Area dancers out next year.
Subject: What Is Being Taught in Brooklyn,Queens & L.I. NY
From: Lynne Martino, Wiska51@aol.com
SHEEPSHEAD BAY, BROOKLYN; Instructors: Mike O'Brien, Danchie1128@aol.com & Joanne (westernsteppers.com)
Joanne taught: HAPPY RADIO, Frank Trace; CINCO DE MAYO; REDNECK WOMAN & BARN DANCE.
Mike taught:PEACHES & CREAM, Peter Metelnick & Alison Biggs, 32ct/4w/beg. Music: You're Sixteen by Ringo Starr.Easy fun dance. Class loved it.
SMOKIN CHA, John Robinson & Jo Thompson Szymanski, 48ct/4w/inter, Music: No Smoke Without Fire by James Hunder. Classy dance with stylish moves, including a cool passe doble pose, to a rhumba/cha song. The cha portion of the dance is a little challenging but certainly do-able. No tags or restarts.
Reviewed:ITS MURDA, Neville Fitzgerald & Julie Harris, 64ct/2w/inter; PHENOMENON, Paul McAdam, 64ct/2w/inter/adv; FOLLOW ME HOME, Teresa Lawrence & Vera Fisher, 48ct/2w/inter.
BROOKLYN: Instructors: Tom & Ellen Dailey, Cityline Dancers, citylineead@aol.com, www.citylinedancers.net
PEACHES & CREAM:Fun dance was great for our beginners. Like the alternative endings for the last 4 counts of the dance, which made it interesting for the rest of the class.
NO TRICKS, Vivienne Scott, 32ct/4w/beg/inter, Music: Don't Play With My Heart by Modern Talking. Nice dance that went well to the music. Has 2 easy tags on the back wall. Class liked the dance.
DRIZABONE, Ria Vos & Francien Sittrop, 32ct/4w/inter, Music: Real Love by Drizabone. We finally got around to teaching this dance. The dance was easy. The music was great.
X-RATED, Not sure of the choreographer, 64ct/4w. Fun dance. There was plenty of room for attitude. Had what looked like a little tea cup move, also pigeon toe swivels traveling right & left with arms and head moves.
WINNER AT A LOSING GAME, Peter Metelnick, 32ct/4w/inter, Music: Winner at a Losing Game by Rascal Flatts. Dance went really well to this great song. Had no problems with the 2 restarts. Class loved it. Another winner by Peter.
Reviewed: AMI OH, HIGHER & HIGHER .
QUEENS, LITTLE NECK: Instructor: Lynne Martino, Lynne's Dance Crew, Wiska51@aol.com
Beginner Plus: DHSS,Gayle Teather, 32ct/4w/beginner hustle line dance, Music: Coffe by Supersister.Beg plus dancers got this one right away and enjoyed it immensely. Very popular with all levels of dancers in our area. We also use the music, BACK TO LOUISIANA for a country alternative.
Intermediates: PIRATE ON THE RUN, Vivienne Scott & Kim Ray, 48ct/4w/inter waltz line dance, Music: Pirate on the Run by Pat Monahan. This was a requested teach from one of my dancers. She learned it at the Tim Gillis Weekend from Vivienne and fell in love with it. On her recommendation, I taught it. It was a big hit with the class. They learned it quickly and loved the change of pace with a waltz. This one is a winner in my book.
Reviewed: HIGHER & HIGHER, Max Perry; MACK THE KNIFE,Rachael McEnaney; CATCH THE RAIN, Peter & Alison; IT'S MURDA; EVERYBODY DANCE, Neville Fitzgerald & Julie Harris; DON'T , the Amatos; OPA OPA, Lynne Martino; NO TRICKS,Vivienne Scott.
LONG ISLAND, LINDENHURST, Instructor: Maureen Bianco, MRB5678@aol.com, Lindy Liners,
SEA SALT SALLY, Kate Sala, 96ct/4w/beg+, Music: Sea Salt Sally by Rick Guard. Don't let all those counts scare you. Very easy steps with first 24 cts repeat twice. Catchy song makes you want to bop along. This was a requested teach.
YAMIN IT, Johanna Barnes, 32CT/2W/INTER,Music: Yamin It by Elliott Yamin. Nice hustle type rhythm combined with Johanna's great choreography makes for a great dance. Seems harder than it really is at first, With a few repetitions, entire class was enjoying it.
PHENOMENON, Paul McAdam, 64ct/2w/inter/adv, Music: Phenomenon by LL Cool J. Fabulous dance & we're all aiming to get those hip shakes just like Paul.
Review: OPA OPA, Lynne Martino; PEACHES & CREAM, Peter & Alison; IT'S MURDA, Fitzgerald & Harris;MACK THE KNIFE, McEnaney & HIGHER & HIGHER, Max Perry.
Friday VFW Lesson:THE OUTBACK< Gordon Elliott, 48CT/4W/INTER,Music: I'm a Member of the Outback Club by Lee Kernagham. dONE IN ROUNDS A LA Row Row Row your boat. Great laughing fun to a real oldie but goodie from the archives. Many had danced it years ago and were happy to see it back on our dance floor. Hint: Weat Blinders!!
SUFFOLK; Instructor: Linda Stuart, Dancing with Linda, Luv2stomp1@aol.com
RIDE THE CLOUDS< Heather Frye, 52ct/4w/inter, Music: Would You Ride With Me by Josh Turner. Part of the appeal for my group was the music. Instead of putting tags in the dance, Heather made this a 52 ct dance which works well. The sequences are made up of basic steps which helps people learn this dance, but the music is very fast. Most people watching us want to learn it.
MERCY ME, Alison Biggs, 64ct/4/w/inter,Great dance, great music. The dance steps go well to the music. Do not let the sequence stop you from trying. It's got a 64,48,64,48,40 sequence. the dance is laid out very well so that it all makes sense.
CRAZY FOOT MAMBO, Paul McAdam, 32ct/2w/beg/inter, Music: If You Wanna Be Happy. This dance is #1 on the world linedance newsletter for a reason. It's so much fun and everyone loves it. Some interesting steps for the intermediate crowd.
SUBJECT: WHAT MIKE BELK IS TEACHING IN THE UK
Black & Gold- Another great dance from Teresa & Vera with great step sequences, also a super track from Sam Sparro, just a little bit different! The dance has become more popular over the weeks.
Laid Back 'N Low Key- 32 count by Peter & Alison gone down very well with the Improver class & also enjoyed by the Intermediate's due by and large to the great track from Alan Jackson.
Devil's Beat- I was a little disappointed in this dance from Kate Sala I don't think it lives up to the vibrant track by Sandi Thom, it had a 'neutral' reception from the class
In God's Hands- Wow ! This is a superb waltz from Francien Sittrop, Iris van Heesch & Katrin Gabler to a equally superb track from Nelly Furtado. A little tricky at first with the 2 restarts & tag but well worth the effort. The step sequences of reverse twinkle, sweeps & turns flow with the music and if you like waltz's then you will most definitely enjoy this.
Video of this dance on http://www.spangban.co.uk
Mike Belk
mikeldans@aol.com
SUBJECT: FROM BONNY SCOTLAND
FROM: BIG DAVE
Pauline & I do just one event in Scotland each year & I must say we really look forward to doing it - It's a mega 7 hour drive for us (Especially in the van !!) but it's worth it - At Stirling's King Robert Hotel, we've been lucky enough each year to get a crowd of around 60-70 dancers, many of whom have become regulars & very good friends - Always a warm welcome for sure from a fun crowd.
The 1st year we went up with Dee & Craig (With guest spots from our good friends Mad Lizzie & Pete Harkness too), the 2nd year with Robbie, Kate & Olli - And this our 3rd year MaggieG, with Pete Harkness with us all weekend too as guest choreographer - We had a real blast again.
Maggie taught a bunch of her latest dances which you'll have read about already, but the highlight was a hot new 32/4 mainstream pop one called Stronger, which as well as being a hit teach was a personal thrill for me because Maggie wrote it especially for me to teach on my US travels !! :-) .... Watch out for the sheet real soon .............
Pete did us proud too - He's had a heavy work schedule recently with his day job so has been a touch quite on the choreography front, but as ever he did the business - First of all with a lovely country waltz called Angels Like Her - And for sure a big hit, a latin/pop cha cha to a cool David Civera track called No Bastara, one he co-wrote with Terry Cullingham, who was also there with us - Both these already on my web site ................ My teach for the weekend was Robbie's Like A Hero - A great new dance which everyone seemed to enjoy - Pete also did a cool Robbie country improver one Budwiser which was an equally popular teach.
Looking forward to May 2009, when we'll be back to party with our good friends Shaz & Dee.
Cheers.
Dave
SUBJECT: NEW VIDEOS ON WOLFGANG'S SITE
New videos on Linedancearchiv.com
2 Butterflies
Choreographed by: Winnie Yu (Can) Feb 06
Music: Two Scalewings by Pang Long (Mandarin Version)
Descriptions: 64 count - 2 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance,
Demo by YAE @ students,YAE Line Dance Zone,Teluk Intan,Perak.
Blue Tango
Choreographed by: Phil Johnson (July 07) UK
Music: Blue Tango by Amanda Lear (CD: Sing Evergreens [120bpm])
Descriptions: 64 count - 2 wall - Intermediate level line dance,
Danced by YA'E @ Class, YA'E Line Dance Zone, Teluk Intan, Perak.
Happy Days Of Boredom
Choreographed by: Rep Ghazali, Scotland (Oct 07)
Music: Calendar On The Wall by The Proclaimers (Album: The Proclaimers - Life With You)
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance.
Danced by YA'E @ Students, YA'E Line Dance Zone, Teluk Intan, Perak.
I Fall To Pieces
Choreographer:Melbourne, AUSTRALIA,September 2006,
64 count, 2 wall Easy Intermediate Line Dance,
Music: Wo Mei Pian Ni by Unknown.
Danced by YA'E @ Class, YA'E Line Dance Zone,Teluk Intan,Perak.
Yi Ba Qing Zhong
Choreographer:Unknown
56 count,4 wall,line dance
Music:Unknown Demo:YA'E @ Class,YA'E Line Dance Zone,Teluk Intan,Perak.
Wolfgang
Website: http://www.linedancearchiv.com
SUBJECT: Title/Artist for "In the Blue Mountains"
FROM: Sharen/OH, Sharen414@aol.com
I would like to thank Robert Peyre-Ferry/NJ, Peggy Sue/PA, and Marion/NJ. All sent me the info I was seeking. Title: "In the Blue Mountains;" Artist: Pat Garrett-http://www.patgarrett.com/; Dance: Blue Mountain Shuffle. This is a dance choreographed by Pepper Siquieros. It is not on Kickit but can be found on www.redhotcountry.com.
Back
To Top
The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily mine. Please try to be tactful if you have a problem with something or someone. I also do not endorse or guarantee any offers for lessons, cruises, events, merchandise or anything else exchanged for money so please read offers carefully.
PLEASE VOTE IN THE WEEKLY SURVEY. List up to 8 of your current favorites and e-mail them to tkandr@aol.com by late afternoons on Sunday. Please don't vote for your own dances.
SEE Videos for many of the dances by clicking this link:
http://worldlinedancenewsletter.com/Videos_Dance.html
or to see dances done at events:
http://www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com/EventDances.html
Carol Craven, 1414 Bentley St., Clearwater, FL 33755
Donations to keep everything going are appreciated but NOT required.
I reserve the right to refuse to publish mail which contains personal attacks. If you have a concern, please be tactful and state the problem clearly and a possible solution, if you have one. Your posts must have an e-mail and name attached.
|
Newsletter 