World Line Dance Newsletter Thursday 1/24

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Thursday 1/24  PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE BY LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON.   I'm going to the Roundup tonight.  Jersey Girl Linda is in town!!  All the rest of you Jersey Girls should be with her!!

 

Best wishes for everyone at the CRYSTAL BOOT AWARDS.  You can also get your own private ticket to see all the activities online.  Lots of new dances coming out of this one and good luck to all the nominees.  You are all winners!!  The instructions for getting your ticket are below in the newsletter. 

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Subject:   Line Dance Showdown – Instructor Bios
From:  JC Dance Productions, Inc.
 

NOTE FROM ME:  This is long but I enjoyed reading it so hope you will, too.

Our friend Scott Blevins, said that many of you might not be familiar with the new faces that we have scheduled at the Line Dance Showdown.   Therefore, we are giving you a few bios and videos for everyone to check out.   We are VERY excited to have these new faces at our event.  Of course, we will have many of the same fabulous instructors that we have had in the past.
 
LINDA MCCORMACK
Winner of the World Dance Master Choreography Competition!!!   She won an all expense paid trip and teaching spot at the Line Dance Showdown.
Introduced to dance at the young age of 3, Linda studied Ballet, Tap, Modern, Disco and Acro-gymnastics which she sat yearly exams in progressing up through the levels in each style for 14 years. At the age of 16 Linda starred as one of the lead dancers alongside the Apollo Players performing show after show in the prestigious Kings Theater in Glasgow, one of the many venues she has been fortunate to dance in. Leaving school with 10 GCSE’s, 3 Highers and 1 Advanced Higher she moved on to study Dance at Reid Kerr College where she was trained by some of the best and most highly respected dancers in the country, adding Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Commercial and Musical Theater into her dance vocabulary.
 
Linda started her love of line dance at the age of 13 where she started a local social class and was hooked straight away.  Soon after she started training competitively alongside her love of the social scene and began entering herself into as many competitions as she could find. Linda started competing in World Dance Masters competitions at the age of 17 in Newcomer and along the way she has picked many titles including recently winning the World Championship Advanced Open title, qualifying her for Allstars Division, the highest division in the World Dance Masters organization.
 
Linda also recently won both the Advanced Non Country and overall Non-Country Grand Champion titles for the World Dance Masters International Choreography Competition, with her entry dance, ‘Loving You.’
 
Linda continues to train competitively, teach and choreograph dances to release to the social scene and also plans to start training towards gaining her judging qualifications.
 
Linda’s winning dance from the World Dance Masters:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDDdR9_QPzE&playnext=1&list=PL242DBD068B2D3AF3&feature=results_video 
 
ROY HADISUBROTO
I started dancing when I was six years old.  Started with ballroom standard and Latin standard.

 

At the age of eight my parents brought me to a line dance club and I wasn't starting immediately. I wanted to learn the steps and saw that it was kind of similar to ballroom and Latin. Ever since then, I was hooked on line dance.

 

One day, Scooter Lee and Jo Thompson came to the Netherlands and suggested me to participate to the line dance competition.

 

At age 11, I entered my first competition and was dancing against loads of legendary people. I started to train more and won several titles.

 

At the age of 18, I won my first Superstar competition in the UCWDC.  I entered the dance academy for Performing Art and finished it.
 
I have been in several musicals like High School Musical the musical in the Netherlands and was also a background dancer for Lionel Richie.
 
Nowadays, I choreograph loads of stuff for competition, dinner shows or opening for big companies in Netherlands.

 

My first love for dancing will always be line dance. Socializing with people where everyone can enjoy the same dance all over the world.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T3Ep4w1KDs&feature=g-all-lik
 
KENNY J
Originally from Baltimore Maryland, Kenny J, now a Burlington NJ resident, is a retired Army First Sergeant and ex-drill Sergeant. In 2004 he was called to serve in IRAQ under Operation Iraqi Freedom and by the grace of God he has since returned and catapulted into becoming a major entity in the R&B/Soul line dance world. He is a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated and the Founder and CEO of I am Kenny J Productions, a dance organization that specializes in dance entertainment, performance and instruction.  His organization is established as one of the most philanthropic organizations in the dance community serving the entire Delaware Valley Region in its effort to reach and promote the virtues of line dance.  “Footwork with a Purpose” is its creed and has become a very visible presence in the lives of many. 
A former member of the Dave Bush Dancers out of Philadelphia, PA, his special style of dance and ability to connect with people has provided him the opportunity to perform in various venues throughout the country.  His impact on others, however, reaches far beyond his fancy footwork.  He is recognized by his peers as one of the most prominent instructors in the line dance community with his ability to captivate audiences.  In 2008, he was voted entertainer of the year at the UC Awards, a Maryland line dance awards ceremony.  Kenny J’s success has taken him throughout the country to do workshops and performances, in places like Salina, Kansas at the Smokey Hill River Festival; Columbia, Missouri at the Columbia Arts Festival, Los Angeles, California and a host of others.  In many ways he and his organization are trailblazers doing whatever they can to promote the Delaware-New Jersey-Philadelphia region. His performance team “Sophisticated Funk” has performed throughout the country both competitively and non-competitively in venues like the Virginia Tri State SLYDE, The US Open swing dance Competition in Anaheim, California, and the United We Dance family reunion, held in various locations in the Midwest, exciting audiences with their unique dance style.  He has also appeared on the Dr. OZ show teaching the good doctor a Soul Line dance.
While there are many people to credit for his success, Kenny J gives credit first to his wife Lynn for being supportive and willing to give him the opportunity to do all that he does.  He also gives credit and special thanks to his current dance instructor, Ms. Barbara Capaldi of the Atrium Dance Studio; his longtime mentor and friend Mr. Dave Bush; the officers of his organization on the IAKJP Council and the officers and members of the IAKJP Social Club; and his many students and patrons that support his endeavors.
 
Television Appearances:
Featured guest dance instructor on the Dr. Oz Show
Featured dancer on the TV show “Soul Line”
Primary instructor for Let’s Dance TV show
Featured guest on the Trudy Hayes Let’s Talk TV show
 
Adult Experience:
Conducted interactive line dance workshop for the Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation (TLLCCF), Philadelphia, PA
Conducted interactive line dance workshop for the Arts Facet, The Links, Inc., Montgomery County Chapter, Ambler, PA
Conducted interactive line dance workshop for the Jack & Jill Regional conference, Newark, NJ
Conducted interactive line dance workshop for the Bergen County Community Action Partnership, Inc. (BCCAP), Paramus, NJ
Conducted interactive line dance workshop for The African American Museum, Philadelphia, PA
Conducted interactive line dance workshop for The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Philadelphia, PA
Conducted interactive line dance workshop for The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Mt Laurel, NJ
Conducted interactive line dance workshop for Campbell Soup Company, Camden, NJ
Serve as hosts for the Mt. Airy Learning Tree semi-annual (M.A.L.T.) Ball, Philadelphia, PA
Host and primary instructor for the Newark Symphony Hall’s monthly Line Dance and Game Night, Newark, NJ
Presenter/performer, Global Fusion Festival, Philadelphia ,PA
Facilitator, line dancing as warm up exercise for the Trenton Breast Cancer Walk, Trenton, NJ
Facilitator, line dancing as warm up exercise for the Trenton AIDS Walk, Trenton, NJ
Workshop presenter, NBC Fit Fest, Philadelphia PA
Workshop presenter, NBC Fit Fest, Washington DC
Workshop presenter Atlanta Fit Fest, Atlanta, GA
Opening performance  act for WAR and Mandrill, the Philadelphia Robin Hood Dell East, Philadelphia, PA
First R&B/Soul Line dance group to perform and compete at the US Open Swing Competition, Anaheim, CA
Children Experience:
Martin Luther King Week Facilitator, Integrated Physical Education and Music program, Salina Kansas Board of Education
Conducted interactive line dance workshop for the Aids Resource Foundation for Children (ARFC)
Children’s stage presenter, Smokey Hill River Festival, Salina Kansas
Children’s stage presenter.  Columbia Festival of the Arts, Columbia Missouri
Conducted a series of line dance workshops for the Black Women in Sport Foundation
Awards
Union Crew, R&B/Soul line Dancing Entertainer of the year
Sister’s Network, Mercer County , New Jersey, Men who support Breast Cancer Survivorship Award
Kenny J – On the Dr. Oz Show = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBkyQM-Ufx4
 
EMILY DRINKALL
 
 Emily is 26 years old and has been dancing since the age of 3 training in Latin and Ballroom, Disco freestyle & Rock 'n' Roll. In 2002 Emily did her first Country & Western Line Dance competition and was hooked from then onwards, competing all around Europe and USA.
 
A couple of years into competing Emily became the 2004 Line Dance Showcase Open World Champion and soon graduating to the highest level of competition Superstars. At this point Emily decided to retire from the Latin & Ballroom classes to concentrate on the Line Dancing and decided teaching classes of her own, which included Disco/Freestyle & Street Dancing.
 
Two year's after winning that title Emily won the "2006 Pro-Pro Classic Open" division. Since then she has won multiple couples and superstars European titles and is now dancing Masters Couples Classic & Showcase with her Partner Clive Stevens which is the top Couples Division, after winning Division 1 Advanced Classic at the 2010 world championships.
 
Emily has also achieved Star Awards at the World Championships including Favorite Line Dance Instructor & Favorite Line Dance Personality which was awarded at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.
Most recently Emily is the 2012 Line Dance Superstars world champion and Masters classic world champions with Clive Stevens.  Currently living in the USA Emily teaches full time and travels the World teaching, Judging & Competing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUKa1wXs1Y4
KARL HARRY WINSON
I started Line dancing in 2002 and got into it when my mum had a group of Line dancers for her Country and Western themed 50th Birthday (not giving away her age…cough cough) which she enjoyed so much then asked if I would join her in going to Line dance Classes. My first thought was “Are you kidding? I’m 13 years old and don’t really want to go Line dancing with my mum”. She dragged me along anyway. I remember the class was set up particularly because mum wanted to start Line dancing so we both went round and recruited people to come along with us who lived nearby. I didn’t really know what to expect the first time I went along but remember the first dance I learnt was ‘California Freeze’, from that moment I was hooked.
 
It was just after I started Line dancing that I also attended Stagecoach theatre school in Bournemouth, as my main ambition at the time was to be on the West End stage. I remember being in a dance class at Stagecoach and they told us to do a Grapevine, Chasse or a Kick-Ball Change step and I would be thinking “I have done this step before at Line dancing” and I think it was Line dance that helped me with my confidence on the stage and dancing in front of others as within Line dance you have so many different steps and styles I could incorporate that with what I was doing at the time.
 
I studied Performing Arts and Dance all the way through my education: G.C.S.E Drama, BTECH National Level Performing Arts at Brockenhurst College and then going on to gain a BA (Hons) Degree in Musical Theatre last year. Since finishing my degree I started to teach singing at theatre schools to young people who have the same ambition as I did when I wanted to be on the stage. One of these theatre schools is actually where I started, Stagecoach. 
 
I also worked freelance at different schools, taking workshops, choreographing musicals such as West Side Story and Hairspray and teaching children who have the same passions in the theatre.  My next piece of theatre work is on the other side of the stage. I am in the process of Directing and Choreographing a Musical concert which will take place this November at Poole Lighthouse Theatre, entitled “The Legends” based on the legendary music, musicals and composers of the Musical Theatre world. With a cast of over 50 this will be quite a challenge but one that I am looking forward to doing. Other projects I have been working on at the moment is extra work for TV, recently being involved in documentaries for the Discovery Channel and also auditioning for the new feature film “Les Misérables”.
 
 One of my many highlights came a few years ago when I met a certain choreographer in Torquay. I remember he asked me what dance I was dancing on the floor at that moment, I said to him ‘My Lady Soul’ which was one of my latest dances at the time. He then said he would like to take the dance away with him and asked for the step sheet. Alongside that he also invited me to choreograph a dance with him at some point, which I remember being very honoured and in shock that he would put faith in me to write a dance alongside him. The choreographer I am referring to is Robbie McGowan Hickie. I thank Robbie a lot for helping me in the Line dance world, for encouraging me with the choreography and for helping me get my face out there as a choreographer. We choreographed a few dances together, but the one I am most proud of is ‘Unpredictable’ which reached number 1 in the Linedancer chart. So I thank Robbie for taking a chance on me and trusting me.
 
I have been booked for many workshops this year and next year including workshops in the U.S.A and Canada, and to be honest couldn’t see myself do anything else. Line dancing is such an amazing form of dance and I am very proud to be part of it. Even though I have a strong passion for theatre, I don’t think anything comes close to my passion for Line dancing. The way I think Line dancing has evolved over the years with its music, steps and global interest is fascinating. You get to meet so many amazing people and watching a room full of people dancing your dance and having FUN is the highlight of it all. This was emphasized to me this year at the Crystal Boot Awards when I saw a room full of people dancing “Jealousy” in Blackpool. What an Amazing Feeling! When you see people enjoying it, it certainly makes it all worthwhile, and that’s the main thing, Enjoy It and have fun!
 
Note:  Karl choreographed WITHOUT FIRE. This dance was at the top of the survey for months.
 
JEROME BENTLEY
 
Name: Jerome Bentley, 32 - Louisville, KY
Family: Bridgette (Wife), Jerbri (Daughter)
Line Dance Creations: Over 40
Line Dance Position: Choreographer
DVD’s: Get Your Feet Wet Vol. 1 and Vol. 2
Group Affiliation: Louisville Slyde
Best Known For: Mo Problems, Get Your Feet Wet, Kick Off The Blues, FIYA, Ghetto Dancing, Heart Attack, Sunday Shoutin, WOOTKI, Complex, Platinum .
LD Influences: Louisville Slyde, IAMKJ, Ray Boyd, CG, Brova Ali James, GCH, Teddy Jam (OMG), Brittany “Major” Grimes, Triple S (Chicago), Jamie Gant, DPK, Curtis Goode,TULC, Southside Steppers, Bam Bam, Bernadette Burnette, Shante Lee, and Ellen Small.
Favorite Line Dances: Clear The Floor, Crazy 8, B2H, Smooth Shhh, and Complex
 Personal Statement:  Dance Carelessly!
 From The Heart: All Praise and Honor is due to My Heavenly Father for the many talents He’s Blessed me with.  Without Him, none of my life’s accomplishments would have come to pass!
 
Jerome came into the world of Line Dancing thru the help of Monica Bizzle and the whole Louisville Slyde Association.  Manifesting creative ideas among the locals, Jerome was able to generate a special creative style of Line Dancing to bring to Louisville within the first year of introduction.  After traveling to the east coast and mid west multiple times from 2005-2008, the history, love, and adoration of line dancing began to unfold.

 

 

 

 By becoming an understudy of Line Dancing on a national level, Jerome developed a chemistry that proved to be a smash hit among all dancers around.  Every creation is laced with love and hours of hard work from all he has learned.  What sets Jerome’s dances apart from many others, are the uniqueness of moves and technique that’s displayed throughout each creation.

 

Next time you are doing one of Jerome’s Line Dances, remember he had you in mind!

 

Here are a few of his dances:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hA-2_nIoXE&feature=related

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ47KuI1tfg&feature=related

 

Hope that helps you get to know these new instructors a little better.

 

Jennifer Cameron
JC Dance Productions, Inc.
Line Dance Showdown (March 21 - 24, 2013)
Fun in the Sun (July 18-21, 2013)
Tampa Bay Line Dance Classic (November 7-10, 2013)
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SUBJECT:  NOTE FROM TOM AND KATHY KNIGHT

 

To Mary Ann & all of her dancers: (In Clearwater)

 

Kathy & I would like to thank all of you for the warm welcome you gave us on Monday night.  It was like we never left Florida.  The dances as always were stimulating and fun, both Intermediate & Beginner!  I want to thank Ann for letting me share in the teach of “Rockaway” by Peter & Allison.  I came home to Ga. with new dances for both of my classes!  You guys are the best and the two of us love ya’ all!

 

Tom Knight
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Rental on a permanent basis is $600 a month plus 1/2 utilities.  Prefer single peron - gender not important.  Snowbirds OK as a couple.
FROM:  sbales...@bellsouth.net (954)849-7113
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STELLA CABECA ALASKA CRUISE NEWS
JUNE 8TH through 15TH 2013 NORWEGIAN JEWEL

 

 

 

So great to welcome our cruisers joining us from Oregon, Happy to have your group join us on this wonderful adventure. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions before the trip or just want to touch base and say hello before we depart.
 Pleasure Travel, as always,  have put a great package together for our flight from  Ft Lauderdale,  hotel transfers to and from airport,  hotel rooms transport from hotel to ship and private one day bus tour before taking us back to airport.
 All your travel from day one Ft Lauderdale  taken care of no worries.  We have limited time now to book this round trip flight package , so please don't miss out on this if you are planning to come with us on this cruise. call Pleasure Travel at 954-432-5660 or Stella 954-978-6971 or web stellacabeca,com or e.mail me at cabe...@aol.com
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Subject: Workshop with Ria Vos and Julia Wetzel at Jakarta - Indonesia February 23rd 2013
From: happyd...@rocketmail.com

 

Join with us in Jakarta - INDONESIA for one day workshop with Ria Vos and Julia Wetzel February 23rd 2013, and Line Dance individual and Group Competition February 24th 2013
For more information please contact us at happyd...@rocketmail.com or +628111884438 with Lily

 

Thank you for your help

 

Best Regards

 

LIly HD
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SUBJECT:  WHAT KAREN STURMEY IS TEACHING IN THE UK

 

since last wed. we have run some classes, had to cancel others due to the
snow.  with more threatened on frid in our area our intermediate social is
at risk, but we shall see.

 

TANGO DE PASION KATE SALA   WEEK 1

 

yep just our main intermediate class, have had this dance so far, and it
went down reall well. quite like the music, myself. one insy restart on wall
1, nothing too tricky in the dance.

 

BREATHLESS   KARL HARRY WINSON  WEEK 2  big hit in all classes

 

THE SPANISH BIBLE  ROY VERDONK AND WILL BOS. WEEK 3  with all the class
cancellations with the weather, i have a feeling this dance will slip
through the net.   which is a shame,    its not the easiest dance to learn,
will keep on with the teach, and see what happens once the classes are back
to normal.

 

BEGINNERS/IMPROVERS, LOW INTERMEIDATES AND DANCERS WHO WANT A SLOW DOWN.

 

smoky places
waltz across texas
t bone shuffle
wagon wheel rock
till for ever
1929
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SUBJECT:  LOVE2DANCE FEST 2013 UPDATE!!
FROM:  CAROLYN & RICK ROBINSON

 

Due to the numerous requests we have received over the last few weeks, we are offering a ONE-DAY PASS with Evening Dance for $65.00 at the door!  This pass is good for FRIDAY or SATURDAY!  And we wanted to be sure everyone would be able to come dance...even for a day!!!  Again, you can purchase this at the registration table...hours are:  Thursday, Jan 31 -.....2-5pm and 6:30-8:30pm; Friday, Feb 1st....8-9am, 10-12, 1-3pm and 6:45-7:45pm; Sat, Feb 2nd.....8-9am, 10-12, 3-5pm and 7-8 and all Sunday morning!

 

Look forward to seeing on the dance floor!!!

 

Carolyn & Rick Robinson
2013 Love2Dance Fest, N. Myrtle Beach, SC
Jan 31st-Feb 3rd 2013
828-448-9529
flr...@gmail.com
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Subject: Ohio Summer Dance Classic in Canton, Ohio June 22, 2013
From: Frank Trace frank...@gmail.com  www.franktrace.com

 

I'm pleased to announce my second annual OHIO SUMMER DANCE CLASSIC in Canton, Ohio on Saturday, June 22, 2013. This year the event moves to Walsh University were we will have a 4000 square foot wood dance floor. I'm also excited to announce our instructors this year will be the fabulous Jamie Marshall, the talented Judy Cain and I, Frank Trace. I'm also very happy to say, our DJ this year will be the always fun and popular Jill Babinec. Dances taught will range from beginner to intermediate level. There will be something for everyone.

 

This is a one day event with the workshop from 11:00 am till 5:00 pm.  There will be a self-hosted dinner break to local and conveniently located restaurants from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. We’ll have an open evening dance from 7:00 pm till 11:00 pm. Early registration for the full day, including evening dance, is $35.00 till May 4th. After May 4th full day registration will be $45.00. Evening dance only is $10.00 at the door.

 

Registration form is available on my web site www.franktrace.com Last year this event sold out early. Even though we have a larger venue this year, please know I still have a limit on the number of attendees, so register today.

 

If you need a list of hotels in the area, or have any questions, please email me at frank...@gmail.com

 

Keep Dancin’
Frank Trace
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SUBJECT:  NEWS FROM THE 2013 CRYSTAL BOOT WEEKEND
 
If you fancy spending the weekend in England with us, this year, you can from the comfort of your own club or home. No planes to board, no luggage to carry...just switch your PC on!
 
Thanks to the magic of the Internet we are streaming the WHOLE weekend LIVE for just one fee of $ 3.50.
 
This means you can access ALL the workshops and fun surprises, dance with your club or on your own with us and of course, sit at our virtual table and watch the whole show/gala night as it happens...and see what spectacular costumes our guests will don on the Sunday evening.
 
On the Saturday night, you will be able to watch our amazing cabaret and be the first to find out who won their categories in real time...
 
Here's where you can buy your ticket NOW and follow us from Friday onwards:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/crystalbootawards
 
Here's the official schedule of workshops and times. These are all United Kingdom times so please adjust your time to the UK!
http://www.linedancermagazine.com/webcam-shedule.html
 
There has never been a better chance of following one of the great International Line dance events and we hope you can join us for this year's theme...the Big Fat Line Dance Wedding!
 
See you there...we hope.
 
The Linedancer Team
 
NOTE FROM ME:  The time in the UK is five hours ahead of us.
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SUBJECT:  UPCOUNTRY MAGAZINE

 

Hi Everyone, thanks again for your great response to our new feature in Up
Country don't forget there is still time for you to get in any Club, Social
or Choreographer news for the March issue, its really great to read what you
are all up to.

 

And don't forget pictures too.

 

Regards

 

Sadie Hill
Up Country Magazine
PO Box 4257, Sheffield S25 9DA.
t: 01909 561003
e: sadie...@btconnect.com
Www.upcountrymagazine.co.uk
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