World Line Dance Newsletter Wednesday 7/8/26 PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE THIS WEEK
Carol Craven
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NOTE FROM ME: The Wednesday Newsletter ended up being long so I will send another one in the morning if you send me anything to post. Below is the Save the Date flyer for the Hillsborough Line Dance Celebration, taking place on Saturday, February 27, 2027, at the Northdale Recreation Center in Tampa, Florida. We're excited to feature an outstanding lineup of instructors: Brandon Zahorsky, Michele Burton, Michael Barr, Jamie Leick, and Larry Bass. Cost is $50. Registration will open in September, so be sure to mark your calendar now—we hope you'll join us for a fantastic day of dancing and fun!
Please feel free to share this information with your dance friends and groups, and watch for additional event details and registration information coming in September.
 Subject: Joyland in Sarasota, FL Wednesday Night (07/08) Ultra Beginner ONLY Line Dance Class ULTRA BEGINNER class tomorrow night (Wednesday, 07/08) here in lovely Sarasota, FL at Joyland!
***Schools OUT! Bring the kids. Dad can play pool, have a beer, watch a game...We are ALL ages. Those under 18 just need to leave the building by 9PM. Children under 12 must be accompanied at all time. **Please! No outside drinks! You're welcome to bring in an empty cup and use our free water station.** I will be teaching Absolute Beginner level dances ONLY along with 1 bonus dance if there's time. I also teach on Thursday and Saturday Nights. If you're not feeling challenged on Wednesdays anymore, please come see me on Thursdays or Saturdays. Or, come to all three! 🙂 -Lessons $12.00. -Class is from 6:30-8:30. -We open at 6PM. Come early! You will catch some dances you've learned in class. -Here is a link to a great article for beginners. Please read: https://www.copperknob.co.uk/articles/3/beginners-guide -Here is another link to step terminology. I will also have printouts available. https://www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com/information/beg_basic_line_dance_terms.pdf -Spouses/Friends of those taking the lessons are welcome to come and watch at no charge. -For dancers not taking the lessons, you are welcome to come also. You can dance before lessons and during breaks ONLY. Please don't take a spot on the floor when the music comes on for the dances I'm teaching. -There will also be open dancing from 8:30 PM to Close. Dances: 1. First Week: Song: Lil Boo Thang by Paul Russell. Dance: Lil Boo Thang AB by Mathew Sinyard https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/182491/lil-boo-thang-ab 2. First Week: Song: Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers. Dance: Let Your Love Flow by Herowati Bambang, Vrida Alana, Ari Lestari, Iin Dewi & Rosi Vanros https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/187570/let-your-love-flow 3. First Week: Song: South Side - Thomas Rhett. Dance: Funktified by Julie Heinrichs-Heisner https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/W36TMB3/funktified 4. Final Week (BONUS DANCE): Song: Crank It UP by Cold Ford. Dance (Improver) Goin' Hamm by Trevor Thornton. https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/160714/goin-hamm Subject: "There's no Place like Hope" From: lilje...@yahoo.com "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss
Time is running out! Come join us in Hixson, Tennessee, later this month as we "dance down the yellow brick road" to raise funds for the American Cancer Society because there is "No place like HOPE!". There is still plenty of room on the large dance floor; send your registration in today! Details are in the following flyer. Grapevines and crosses and points, oh my!
   Subject: Joyland in Sarasota, FL Thursday Night (07/09) Beginner to Intermediate Line Dance Class THURSDAY (I Gotta Learn That Dance) CLASS: Come on out for lessons tomorrow night (07/09) right here in lovely Sarasota, FL at Joyland! Jeff will be heading to FITS for the choreography competition so there will be a night off from Heard The Beat. He will be teaching it for 2 more weeks upon his return. I'll be reviewing a couple of dances while he's out.
Everyone wish Jeff best wishes! I'll be there with him demoing 4 of his great dances we do here at Joyland! **Please! No outside drinks! You're welcome to bring in an empty cup and use our free water station near the restrooms. Please be prepared to show your cup is empty at the front door** -Doors open at 6PM. -Lessons are from 6:30 to 8:30PM $12.00 -We have a food truck, tacos and chips and salsa. -DJ Rudo (Jeremy) will be taking requests for breaks and will take over for Ladies Night at 8:30PM 1. First Week: Song: Sex on The Beach by T-Spoon. Dance (Beginner): S.O.T.B (Sex on The Beach) by Tom Clarke https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/s-o-t-b-sex-on-the-beach-ID39940.aspx 2. Second Week: Song: Toes by Zac Brown Band. Dance (Improver): Toes by Rachael McEnaney https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/8F7D2WQ/toes Reviews while Jeff is out: 3. Review Song: Til the Neon's Gone by Josh Mirenda: Dance: (Improver) Til the Neons Gone by Darren Baily. https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/160362/til-the-neons-gone 4. Review Song: Neon In the Dark by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen (This Bar) Dance: Hola Hola by Michael Faith. https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/143132/hola-hola
Subject: Wednesday Night Line Dance Class in Sarasota, FL
From: John Dembiec
Wednesday night line dance class.
**I will have registration forms with me in class for those who want to sign up for next year's workshop**
Now offering live Zoom feed of class from 7-9:30ish. Lessons, walk thru reviews, and open dancing. $10. Send an e-mail to: linedanc...@gmail.com for payment info. Please have request for link in by 3PM on Wednesday to allow time to send the link by 6PM.
Hours from 6-10pm. The below playlist is not a final one, request songs will be played throughout the night depending on who is in attendance.
Times below are estimates based on length of teaches and size of class. It is meant as a guideline, NOT exact. Format for the evening playlist is as follows:
6 - 6:45 ABSOLUTE BEGINNER ONLY
** If no AB dancers, I'll do improver by request
7 - 7:30ish is beginner level
7:30 - 8:15ish after beginner teach is improver level dances
8:40ish after intermediate teach is intermediate level dances
Teach tonight: (1st Week)
8:15 - Esther - Chris Jacques
**NOTE: Will review several dances on the below list
Recent playlist has been: (Not in exact order)
Beginners/Improver:
Wild West & Wicked by Rob Fowler
Ziggy by Gary Lafferty
Jazz It Up by Rob Fowler
Drink Champagne by Maddison Glover
Going Blonde by Gary O' Reilly
Tomorrow Is Ours by Rhoda Lai
Country Tightrope by Darren Bailey
Let's Do Da Dance by Rob Fowler
Choosin' Texas by Kate Moore & Charlie Mifsud
Love Potion 666 by Rob Folwer
Dear Future Hubby by John Dembiec
Somethin' Bout A Woman by Ray Swartz
Wings To Fly - Rhoda Lai & Hayley Wheatley
Out Of Words by Niels Poulsen
5 Times You by Niels Poulsen
Real Men Cry by Maddison Glover
Intermediate:
Whipped Cream by Gary O' Reilly, Jose Miguel Belloque Vane & Niels Poulsen
Corner Table by Maddison Glover & Jo Thompson Szymanski
Off The Track by 5 choreographers
Dangerous Games by Maggie Gallagher and Simon Ward
Role Model by Maddison Glover & Jo Thompson Szymanski
Haunted by Guyton Mundy & John Dembiec
No Time To Talk by Karl Harry Winson
Foolish Feelings by Fred Whitehouse & Niels Poulsen
Take Me To The Beach by Debbie Rushton , Gregory Danvoie , Mike Liadouze , Guillaume Richard
No Remorse by Simon Ward & Niels Poulsen
Die With A Smile by Simon Ward
$10 per person
Subject: Dancin' W/Trev 7_7  I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing 4th of July! We got the pleasure of spending the day with some great friends at the pool, and Sonny's BBQ 🔥 It's already been a busy week and it's only getting busier.. Because- its F.I.T.S WEEK! Super excited to be heading to Fun In The Sun this Thursday to kick off another line dance weekend. 🕺🔥🥳😜 If you've never been, I highly recommend it- It's local here in Orlando and we have an absolute blast! More info down towards the bottom. 😁 One quick announcement- Thank you to everyone so much for the love and support on the new dance "Three Steps Ahead" Brandon and I have been thrilled to hear you like it so much. The step sheet is now officially up on Copperknob. Three Steps Ahead- Step sheet. This week at the Barn- Upcoming Special Events @ The Barn~ >VIEW EVENTS Saturday July 25, 2026 - Chas Collins concert 9pm.
Saturday August 8, 2026 "Barnanza" Dance workshop Saturday August 15, 2026 - Trucks Gone Wild. Saturday August 29, 2026 "Nicko BcBrain's Titanium Tart" Concert. Wednesday Sept 6th, 2026. Little Mania World Tour. September 26, 2026. Triple Threat Takeover- Dance workshop Below are the dances that were taught this past week - The highlighted Links will take you to the original Step sheets, which also include many different Demo and tutorial videos for you to review, if you wish! Thursday night lessons 7/2
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Use my discount code(s) for two of the top brands! Fuego Dance Shoes: Use code - <TREVORT10> OR CLICK THIS LINK- Fuego Dance Shoes 10% Off Pulse Dance Shoes: Use code - <TREVOR> OR CLICK THIS LINK- Pulse Dance Shoes Future Dance events/workshops! -That I'm teaching at. 🕺🕺 Join the "The World Line Dance Newsletter for more information on events all over the world. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2695650167181711/ ) July 9-12, 2026 - JcDance Productions, presents- F.I.T.S. (Fun in the Sun) Bring the kids/grandkids/nieces/nephews/cousins- Because this event is meant for everyone of all ages! Top Instructors from around the world teaching ALL levels! Click here to register---> Fun in The Sun 2026
August 12-16, 2026 - "Biggest Little Iconic Summer Stompdown" AKA- BLISS.
Year TWO- in Reno Nevada- They will be partnered with USLDCC to be a qualifier on the West coast for choreo competition. 5 Ballrooms, and a LOT of space to dance! Bliss Facebook Group Registration and website-> BLISS Event September 4-6, 2026 - NDF "Nashville Dance Fest"
Nashville, TN - 2611 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37214
Pretty excited for my first invitation to this event! It's 4th year running a three-day festival full of workshops, competitions, social dancing, daily live music and evening concerts. Want to see more information and video from last year? -> NDF (Nashville Dance Fest>
***You can also use brand new code <NDFTrevor10> for a discount!**** September 26, 2026 - Triple Threat Takeover
Sanford, FL - The Barn in Sanford. Y'all, I'm so stoked for this day. I get to work with two of my absolute favorite people; Rachael Mcenaney-White & Brandon Zahorsky. Full day of workshops in both rooms, with lessons for ALL levels. Open dance in between workshops. -> Triple Threat Takeover Pass & Info October 2-3, 2026 Wild Roses Workshop
Port St Lucie- Riverwalk Center Theme= "Not the right party" Join the Wild Roses, Guyton Mundy, Rob Holley and myself for a day full of fun on the riverside. This event is never a let down! you want to make sure you sign up early as this one is bound to sell out quickly! ---> Wild Roses workshop
October 22-25, 2026 - Motor City Dance Classic
The Somerset Inn- 2601 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy MI Theme- Monsters Ball
This is always a fantastic event, with an awesome lineup of instructors! For more information on getting yourself signed up early, go to their website! ---> Motor City Dance Classic 26 November 6-7, 2026 "Big Man Dance" workshop at MO Country.
That's right- We're excited to do this one again! This is a fantastic fundraiser for special education kids, and your support will help education programming and classroom supplies. 401 East S Outer Belt Rd .Grain Valley MO 64029 I got to be a part of this workshop in April of 2025 and we had a really fun day! This year it will be a bit colder, but I'll be ready! Open dance Friday night, workshops all day Saturday with an after party at the club with their house DJ. If you're interested, please reach out to Steve Jones <Bigman...@gmail.com> Or Terrel Hula (316) 250-4377. November 14, 2026 Space Coast Discovery "Dance Jam" Tony Rosa Community Center: 1502 Port Malabar Blvd, NE, Palm Bay, Fl 32905 Register here -> 2nd Annual Dance Jam- Registration December 3-6, 2026 - JcDance Productions, presents- Florida Line Dance Classic- -This is a fantastic convention local for many of you who come to my regulatory classes- and one of my favorite "events" every year! This event offers- USLDCC choreography competition, as well as the ProAm competition hosted by the Wild Roses! - This event offers Top Instructors from around the world teaching ALL levels! Click here to register---> Florida Line Dance Classic 2026
-- Trevor Thornton,
USLDCC- Champion
Choreographer/Instructor
#FSdance
"Dance to Express, Not impress"
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