Tuesday 6/8 PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
SUBJECT: Don't Miss Lawrence Allen
Saturday, June 12 Workshop in Columbus
OH
Choreographer Lawrence Allen will be teaching at
the WILD What You Missed Workshop on Saturday, June 12 at 3:30 pm. The
four hour workshop will include Lawrence teaching five of his dances.
There will also be teaches of a number of other Basic/Novice level dances from
the conference ballrooms this
spring.
Date:
Saturday, June
12
Time:
3:30 pm -- 7:30 pm
Location: Worthington
Community
Center
345 E. Wilson Bridge
Rd.
Worthington, OH
43085
Cost:
$20 at the door or via PayPal
Download the Adobe PDF registration
form at
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B-abszpxul19OTBmZmFiOGQtZTQxZi00OWZlLTg2NDctOTI0MjRkNzRhMjJi&hl=en
and bring it with you on
Saturday.
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"Things are not as
they are but as we are." Annis Nin
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Ann Fox
One of our covers has been selected for a possible prestigious award and I
would like to ask you to vote for us. Only takes a minute of your
time.
You will have to accept the condition of receiving a newsletter which you
can easily unsubscribe to.
and you need to go to the "Specialist" category. Only 5 covers to choose
from (from quite a few originally so we are quite proud of having made it so
far!). Choose us and tick the box as well as enter name and e mail address
and postcode. That is it. Not long for your votes to go in so I would really
really appreciate your support!
Thanks in advance
Laurent
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SUB: 2010 Circle City Dance Classic,
Indianapolis, IN
FROM: Jamie Marshall
Special thanks for
Mark Bradburn & Melissa Culbertson for continue to promote line dancing at
their UCWDC event, the Circle City Dance Classic held at the wonderful Marriott
East in Indianapolis this past weekend. Mark & Melissa went above and
beyond in allowing us line dancers to have a great time. I believe they
are the first to offer a weekend pass, dedicated strictly to the line dancers
for only $49.99, which included all the line dance workshops, nightly dance and
a little show on Saturday night (including jello shots). We had a great
floor with Pam & Eagle Lindsey doing a terrific job as our DJ. The
crowd was small, but the fun was HUGE. Congrats to Guyton for beating John
Robinson and Will Craig in the "Unwind" the crape paper game. Now we know why he
uses his arms and hands so much in dances. Guests also played the game of
pulling out tissues, one at a time, to see was the fastest! Congrats to
Carl Johnson...then Carl got to...well, you just had to be there! Bev
Carpenter supervised the coolest game with chairs in a circle, where instructors
& guests sat sideways with their tails on the chair and their knees to one
side. Then they had to lean back, placing their heads on their neighbors'
knees. (It kinda looked like monkey bread if you know what I mean!
Ha)...Then, one-by-one, Bev pulled the chairs out from under their tails...it
was so funny...where's the trust everyone? When Bev got to the last chair
(John Robinson...and we all know John) John had trouble raising his butt up to
pull the chair out...now when can you ever remember John having trouble moving
his butt??? I tried to help him! He finally raised it far enough to remove
the chair and there you have it....a circle made of people leaning on one
another...VERY COOL! (Of course, John then fell and made everyone else
fall...it as sooo much fun). Another great surprise was seeing John, Will,
Guyton & Chris doing "Cheeseburger"...holding hands and all. To add to
the fun, most of you probably know Bob Boyle (he's about 7 feet tall)...dancing
with him is pretty funny and quite a challenge too! Our friend and
instructor, Garth Bock (NTA IL State director) was also on hand taking lots of
pictures & videos and did a great job teaching a couple of really great
dances. Everyone laughed so hard as Bev and her accent was teaching us how
to say "Abidi-hi-bidi Hop Hop". (Hey everyone, let's do it in a box
formation...again you had to be there!) Everyone on the Line Dance Staff
was great and it was my pleasure to work with each of them: Guyton, Will
Craig (this is the first time I actually got to hang (a little) with Will...what
a nice guy (and great dancer), John Robinson, Bev Carpenter, Garth Bock, Bob
& Denise Boyle (Bob does a great job instructing and will also say something
to make you laugh), Pam & Eagle Lindsey (Pam and her fly swatters!).
(I taught Ruben and my new choreography, "Rock Steady" this weekend...I
personally love the dance and think you will too!). I appreciate the
opportunity of briefly discussing the benefits of NTA and offering little
tidbits about different dance steps as I taught! Special thanks to
everyone who worked hard to have a little performance for Saturday's show.
Guyton & Will's routine was great, Mark & Melissa (both routines), Vicky
Lee (formerly Johnson), Darin Paden (from PA - he' fabulous), and a special
THANK YOU to Bev & Garth, Bob & Denise and Pam & Eagle, for putting
up with me in getting a group number together! YOU GUYS WERE GREAT!
We hope that this gives you an idea of the fun, in addition to the great dance
workshops, that were offered! (The schedule for this past weekend's workshops
are posted on the website.) Check out
www.circlecitydance.com for the dates
in 2011. Mark & Melissa are committed to building the line dance
portion of their event and we hope we can count on you in 2011! Personal
thanks to Mark & Melissa from me!
Jamie Marshall
www.ftwaynedanceforall.comthejamie...@att.net*****************
SUBJECT: LINE DANCING: The Streets of TAIWAN
!!
FROM: Ira Weisburd
In less than a year, CUMBIA SEMANA has spawned more than 145 Youtube Videos
from around the world. Here is the latest one from TAIWAN. I
understand they had to shut down the streets to film this one. LOL
The present rate of $75 for the weekend pass (includes ALL workshops) will
stay in effect THROUGH December 31st, 2010. The hotel is offering the
following package deals: "Packages include oceanfront accommodations based on
the number of adults in party, Breakfast Daily (3 days), Lunch Daily (2 days)
and the Love2Dance Fest weekend pass which includes all the workshops and
evening dances. Packages are based on a 3 night stay - January 27-30,
2011:
Single Person Package: $435.73
Two Persons Package: $473.73 or $236.87 per
person
Three Persons Package: $678.93 or $226.31 per person
Four Persons Package: $850.53 or $212.63 per person
You can see that the more people who room with you the more you will
save! Remember, 5 meals are included with the hotel and weekend
pass! This is one of the best deals you'll find for a great line dance
weekend! For more information or to register, contact me at
flr...@gmail.com and I will send you the
details. Or if you just want to register for the weekend without the
package deal go to
http://l2dance.wordpress.com for a
registration form.
Our confirmed instructors are: Larry Bass, Florida; Dancin' Dean
LeClaire, NY, Christopher Petre, Connecticut; Carolyn Robinson, North Carolina;
Junior Willis, Tennessee and special guest instructors: Norma Jean Fuller
and Helen A. Walker from South Carolina. Our DJs include Alan Kohn, New
York and Mary Kaye Johnson, Virginia. Email me for a registration form (or you
can download the form from
http://l2dance.wordpress.com) <note
that is a lowercase "L" before "2" in the website address> and mail to 1550
Riverside Drive, Lenoir, NC 28645. While on the site, check out the
special CASH INCENTIVE.
--
Our summer sessions have begun. Starting the week of June 7 we are in
Lawrence, Ma at Billy Bobs @ The Claddagh Pun, 399 Canal St. Mondays from 7-9
pm. Then on Tuesdays we are in Malden at Jackson Suite Function Hall, 7 Jackson
St. Malden, Ma from 7-9 pm. Along with beginner lessons we will be offering
beyond beginner dances as well as patern partner dances during the summer
session. Cost remains the same at $7 pp per visit. For more info e me at
danci...@hotmail.com or call
978-273-5726 ******************
Subject: Fun in the Sun (Orlando, FL) ~ July 22 - 25,
2010 / Room Block Cut Off is JUNE 18THFrom: Jennifer
Cameron
We invite you to attend the Fun In The Sun line dance event to be
held July 22 – 25, 2010 at the Marriott Airport in Orlando, Florida.
We're
proud to say that we have been able to secure a fabulous group of instructors
including:
Sandy Albano
Scott Blevins
Lindy Bowers
Tom
Clemons
Zac Detweiller
Bracken Ellis Potter
Rob Glover
Ferrel
Mazzato
Rachael McEnaney
Guyton Mundy
Marilyn McNeal
Wendie Riggs
Smith
John Robinson
Maurice Rowe
Scott Schrank
Amy Spencer
Junior
Willis and more.
All of our instructors have been busy choreographing and
learning the hottest new dances, savoring the best to share with you!! We will
also have a room dedicated primarily to the beginner or improver dancers.
Come and have fun with us, dancing until all hours, and then plan to extend
your stay and experience all that Orlando has to offer. Whether it is a day at
one of the many theme parks, shopping at a mall, or just relaxing by the pool
this event will be well worth attending.
Registration
Just one pass will
admit you to ALL weekend activities including workshops and Thursday, Friday
& Saturday night dances. Order the PREMIUM PASS and save $10 off the
dinner with the instructors. Please register by June 20th to receive the
discounted price. Day and evening passes will be available
onsite.
Accommodations
The Fun in the Sun will be held at the Orlando
Airport Marriott, Orlando, Florida. The Marriott is proud to offer you a
special room rate of $99 per night. The room block is good for 3 days
before and after the event. It’s a great vacation spot with many
attractions nearby! To book your room and for directions, please call
407-851-9000 or
1-800-380-6751. Be sure to mention the FUN IN THE SUN to
get the special room rate. BOOK BEFORE JUNE 18TH
*If you stay at the
Marriott (within our room block) you will receive: One (1) FREE continental
breakfast coupon per reservation, FREE Self Parking and 10% LUXE Restaurant
Discount for in-house guests*
Travel Arrangements
For those traveling from
out of state, please book flights into Orlando International Airport
(MCO). The hotel has a complimentary shuttle to and from the
airport.
Saturday Dinner with the Instructors
The Marriott will be
offering a delicious dinner buffet at 6:30 for $30.00. We will be drawing
numbers to see which instructor will have the pleasure of dining with your table
and you will also receive preferred seating for the show. This will be
lots of fun!
Thursday’s Kick Off Dance
Thursday night is a FREE
night!!! Put on your dancing shoes and get the party started. After
the floors are down, everyone is invited to come and dance.
www.FloridaFunInSun.comIf you have
any questions, please email me at:
in...@floridafuninsun.com
COME DANCE WITH US......
We are going to have a Line Dance and Pattern
Partner Dance Party in Asheville, NC at the Asheville Ballroom. The date
of the event is June 25, 2010. A line dance lesson will begin at
7:00pm.....Open dancing from 8:00-10:00pm
The Asheville Ballroom is located
at 991-B Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC
website:
www.ashevilleballroom.com (for
directions)
Come join us for a fun evening of dancing.
All Kickit subscribers are invited to participate in 4 ongoing
surveys.
The Top 10 results for each survey are shown here. (Due to ties,
lists may show more than 10 dances.)
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Most
Known
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1 Come Dance With Me by Jo
Thompson
2 Tush Push by Jim Ferrazzano & Kenneth Engel
3
Electric Slide by Unknown
4 Cruisin' by Neil Hale
5 Wave On
Wave by Alan G. Birchall
6 Watermelon Crawl by Sue Lipscomb
7
Dizzy by Jo Thompson
8 Chill Factor by Daniel Whittaker & Hayley
Westhead
9 Waltz Across Texas by Lois & John Nielson
10 Bosa
Nova by Phil
Dennington
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Favorite
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1
(tie) Bosa Nova by Phil Dennington
Chill Factor by Daniel
Whittaker & Hayley Westhead
3 Come Dance With Me by Jo
Thompson
4 Dizzy by Jo Thompson
5 (tie) Rio by Diana
Lowery
Zjozzys Funk by Petra Van de Velde
7 Amame by
Robbie McGowan Hickie
8 Rebel Amor by Roy Verdonk & Wil
Bos
9 (tie) Bomshel Stomp by Jamie Marshall & Karen
Hedges
Caught In The Act by Ann
Wood
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Most
Taught
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1 Quarter After One by Levi J.
Hubbard
2 Covered In Kisses by Michele Burton & Michael
Barr
3 Bobbi With An I by Rachael McEnaney
4 (tie) Broken
Stones by Dee Musk
Tennessee Waltz Surprise by Andy
Chumbley
6 Mamma Maria by Frank Trace
7 (tie) Cumbia Semana by
Ira Weisburd
Let's Chill by Vivienne Scott
This
& That by Gary Lafferty
Under The Sun by Kathy Chang &
Sue Hsu
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Most
Danced
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1 Quarter After One by Levi J.
Hubbard
2 Covered In Kisses by Michele Burton & Michael
Barr
3 Mamma Maria by Frank Trace
4 Bobbi With An I by Rachael
McEnaney
5 (tie) Broken Stones by Dee Musk
Come Dance
With Me by Jo Thompson
7 (tie) Chica Boom Boom by Vikki
Morris
Country As Can Be by Suzanne Wilson
Crazy
Foot Mambo by Paul McAdam
Toes by Rachael
McEnaney
Under The Sun by Kathy Chang & Sue Hsu
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SUBJECT: ZENYATTA'S WALTZmbur...@sbcglobal.net If
you are interested in a video of Zenyatta's Waltz, please view the one at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rwoSjP60Oc.
The preferred piece of music is Fire Escape by Diane Birch. There is
another video of Zenyatta's Waltz on youtube being demoed to the song Doors Of
Life :-). I'm sure it's out of absolute innocence, but it sure could cause
some confusion. :
NOTE FROM ME: This was one of my favs from the Marathon. Check
it out.
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SUBJECT: Dancing for the Dream, July
31st Knights
of Columbus Hall
96 Main
Street, Peabody, MA
FROM:
Eleanor Blaney (
elea...@yahoo.com)
Please join us for a Dancing for the Dream seminar featuring international
country western recording artist, Ms Scooter Lee, at the Knights of Columbus
Hall in Peabody, MA on July 31st from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission includes
full concert by Scooter Lee, social dancing as well as lessons and lots of
reviews, program booklet, goodie bag, prizes and lunch. We’re very
fortunate this year to welcome instructors Michael Barr and Michelle Burton.
Early registration is strongly recommended, the price being $45 for
pre-registration or $50 at the door if it hasn't already been sold out.
For more information or to register, go to
www.dancingforthedream.com to
register on line, print out the registration form to mail, or call
1-800-531-4379.
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SUBJECT: THANK YOU!!I want to thank
everyone for their suggestions on getting the music for Under the Sun and
Tennessee Surprise.
I have the music now and thanks to everyone for the help and the
music. The dance community have such wonderful and helpful people.
Sometime I feel a little out of the loop here in Michigan compared to the
chatter in the newsletter from everywhere else, but the newsletter and the
dancing community make it a lot easier to stay in touch.
I want to thank Carol for the newsletter, you do a great job.
Sandee Lee
"To All Who Hear The Music and Have the Courage to Dance"
;-)
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Subject: Music for
Under The Sun From:
leroy...@msn.com
I too am looking for an MP3 legal download site to purchase music for
"Under The Sun" : also looking for "Playing With Fire" , and "My Love" by
Fredric Kempe. Can anyboby help me. I haven't found any of these on
any of the popular sites.
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SUBJECT: Improver Split for Oli & Hungren’s “You And
I”
Hi Guys,
If your improvers are anything like ours they want to be on the floor as
much as possible during socials.
So when we play the track for “You And I” they do a dance that we’ve called
“Nothing On The Line”
Maureen, Mrs. GRR! came up with this one.
For the slow beginning of the dance use Niels Poulsen’s “Nothing Left” –
this is a beginner split for Maggie G’s “Gave It All Away” by Boyzone.
For the small tag do two slow step quarter pivots turning left (this will
bring you back to the 12o’clock wall)
Finish the dance with “Walking The Line”
You’ve just kept everyone dancing, so they’re all happy.
LUV & XXX’s
GRR! & Maureen
Tuesday 6/8
Tel: 01723 – 364736
NOTE FROM ME: I have had a number of people tell me about this
dance. Here's the video to check out:
Gordon Timms has taken time to write up my script for the partner steps for
Edelweiss. He is such a STAR! :)
I am absolutely delighted with this little waltz :) I won the gold trophy
at Mayworth for chorography (beginner dance) for the dance and to now have it
written up as a partner option is just wonderful. I have also attached some
videos and would like to thank the dancers for taking the time to pop these up
online,
If you would like the music then please let me know and I can help you
:)
Good luck and if anyone dances the partner one and pops it online I would
love to see it as this is my 1st dance which has ever been translated to
partners :)
Speakey sooney
Alison Johnstone