World Line Dance Newsletter Tuesday 5/25
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Tuesday 5/24 PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE TODAY FOR THIS WEEK'S
SURVEY. NO NEWLSETTER AFTER THE ONE IN THE MORNING (LATE MORNING) UNTIL
SUNDAY OR MONDAY. HOPE TO SEE LOTS OF YOU SOON!!
SUBJECT: THURSDAY SCHEDULE FOR JG MARATHON NOW POSTED -- THE REST OF THE SCHEDULE WILL BE GIVEN OUT WITH YOUR REGISTRATIONS PACKET. SEE YOU SOON!!
Here's the link to the site for all the hotel and general
information. Can't wait!! Hope to see a bunch of you at the cookie
party. It's not too late to let me know you want to come to the little
social hour and meet your fellow teachers from around the world. Right
before the cookie party is the teacher/choreographer seminar with Michael and
Michele. The prescription for the weekend is FUN!!! Can't wait to
see the parade on Saturday night. There will be lots and lots of pictures
to share when I get back.
http://www.jgmarathon.com/marathon10.html
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SUBJECT: VISIT TO CLEARWATER AREA
FROM: DONNA BARNETT
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SUBJECT: VISIT TO CLEARWATER AREA
FROM: DONNA BARNETT
Just a quick note to all our dancing friends in the Pinellas County area,
Hugh and I will be at the Watering Trough, this Thurs. night to take a lesson
from our friend Sandy. We have not seen the new place and are looking
forward to seeing Jackie and the gang. Hope to see you there. (I
know most of you are headed to the JG Marathon - have a great time)
Visiting Florida - From Alabama
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Subject: June 12th Summer Kick-Off Line Dance Workshop
THERE’S STILL TIME TO register for the
Summer Kickoff Line Dance Workshop – June 12th.
Beginner – Intermediate levels (10a-3:00p)
Five hours of lessons/dancing – and a surprise guest instructor!
K of C – Peabody at 96 Main Street – Peabody, MA
Registration: $20; for info: cjsh...@comcast.net, or
Contact Debbie at (617) 921-7624.
Lots of parking and large wooden dance floor
Thank you for all your help!
Carol
CjShackelford
"The earth does not belong to us--we belong to the earth."
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Subject: Technique Workshop
Saturday, June 12, 2010
1:00 PM - 3:00PM
"Let Me Teach You to Dance...Turns & Spins"
From: Donna Caudill
donna.c...@gmail.com
Thank you for all your help!
Carol
CjShackelford
"The earth does not belong to us--we belong to the earth."
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Subject: Technique Workshop
Saturday, June 12, 2010
1:00 PM - 3:00PM
"Let Me Teach You to Dance...Turns & Spins"
From: Donna Caudill
donna.c...@gmail.com
Hey to All Our Dancin' Friends!
Coming up June 12, 2010 at our studio, Dance with Steve and Donna, is our
first technique workshop.
I will be teaching "Let Me Teach You to Dance...Turns & Spins" from 1:00PM - 3:00PM.
This will be an intensive technique class for all dancers. From the social dancer to the competitor to instructors, come and join me for this very informative class about turning and spinning.
You will learn your foot positions, torque and prep and how that translates into better turn technique, center, frame and posture and more!
You can pay for this class online with PayPal or you can send me a check or money order for the class. The cost is $20 for this 2 hour intensive.
I will be teaching "Let Me Teach You to Dance...Turns & Spins" from 1:00PM - 3:00PM.
This will be an intensive technique class for all dancers. From the social dancer to the competitor to instructors, come and join me for this very informative class about turning and spinning.
You will learn your foot positions, torque and prep and how that translates into better turn technique, center, frame and posture and more!
You can pay for this class online with PayPal or you can send me a check or money order for the class. The cost is $20 for this 2 hour intensive.
Please sign up as space is limited. Please wear low heels and comfortable clothes for this class.
If you are coming in from out of town, please contact me for hotel information.
Hope to see you in this class. You won't want to miss it!
Hugs!
Donna
Donna
--
Dance with Steve and Donna
Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country,
Line Dance
UCWDC certified judge
IAGLCWDC certified judge
3 Time UCWDC World Champion
Phone: 502-296-6729
Fax: 502-543-2512
www.dancewithsteveanddonna.com
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SUBJECT: “Dream Gala was Huge Success !!
Dance with Steve and Donna
Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country,
Line Dance
UCWDC certified judge
IAGLCWDC certified judge
3 Time UCWDC World Champion
Phone: 502-296-6729
Fax: 502-543-2512
www.dancewithsteveanddonna.com
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SUBJECT: “Dream Gala was Huge Success !!
FROM: Ira
Weisburd (Boca Raton, Florida)
Last night’s “DREAM GALA” at the COPA ROYALE raised another $1,000.00 for
the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida.
We want to thank Stella Cabeca for joining us and bringing many of her line
dancers. Other prominent South Florida Line Dance teachers and dancers
present were Sandra Balestracci, Jeanne Trembly, Candy, Vicki, Gary and Ruth,
Heather, Missy, Nita, and many more . . . . . sorry if I didn’t mention
everyone. There were over 300 attendees last night and here are a few
videos taken by Diane Kopecky that we have uploaded onto our Youtube Channel for
everyone to see. Our next DREAM GALA will take place on Sunday,
October 24, 2010 at the Kings Point Tamarac Clubhouse (7620 Nob Hill Road,
Tamarac, Florida) and tickets are already on sale. For tickets and
reservations, call Linda: 954.804.2007
FUN on the DANCEFLOOR: http://www.youtube.com/user/iraweisburd#p/u/6/QKGtTl_9_Lo
FUN at the EXPO: http://www.youtube.com/user/iraweisburd#p/u/4/rbcbQnys_bc
FREE FOOD & GIFTS @ the EXPO: http://www.youtube.com/user/iraweisburd#p/u/0/-Dd73cAUVtk
CUMBIA SEMANA: http://www.youtube.com/user/iraweisburd#p/u/1/K_KCB3PqdBQ
CUMBIA SEMANA: http://www.youtube.com/user/iraweisburd#p/u/1/K_KCB3PqdBQ
SPLIT FLOOR (Line & Social): http://www.youtube.com/user/iraweisburd#p/u/2/Ct3-2K9Q5M8
SOCIAL DANCING @ the COPA: http://www.youtube.com/user/iraweisburd#p/u/3/JfawGV551Ac
OPENING NUMBER @ the COPA (Dancin’ Fool): http://www.youtube.com/user/iraweisburd#p/u/5/GxNOP6PLZPw
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SUBJECT: WHAT RYAN IS TEACHING IN THE UK
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SUBJECT: WHAT RYAN IS TEACHING IN THE UK
Been very busy the last few weeks and not had time to post what dances we
have been doing! Attendances very good and all new dances going really well :-).
Here is an update..
Last week we worked on one of two new dances by Dan McInerney - BLOWN AWAY. Not an easy teach, taking around 40 minutes, but definitely worth it and a great response from the class. Dan has picked an unusual track but one that really grows on you. And, as usual, the choreography is well-crafted to the music. As well as all of the other dances from the last 6 or 7 months we also danced NO NEED TO RUSH, THINK ABOUT IT, and a few others this week.
Two weeks ago we worked on two very different dances. Firstly, one of Neville's new dances NOT TONIGHT choreographed to a great Christina Aguilera track. Love how the music changes, and a straight-forward but directional dance to keep you thinking. We then worked on Debbie's new 112 count dance for JG2 BE BACK SOON. This has gone very well, although the dancers have to be open-minded on the first teach with the music. Sure to be a hit in America!
Other recent teaches are: Joey Warren's SMOKE & MIRRORS, Shaz's HOT OUT THE BOX, Neville's PUSH IT UP, and Joey's STOKED.
Dances played nearly every week (Usually 30 in total with oldies):
Each Tear Don't Kill The DJ American Honey Running In The Wrong Direction Night Owl Oh Ruby Who U Love Hypnotized Faith & Desire Baby Baby Baby Murder My Heart Gave It All Away If We Ever Meet Again Get On Down What U Wanna Do? Broken Heels No Salvation Stupid In Love Americano Tic Tok Drop Holdin' It Down Love Ya I Gotta Feeling NY Cha What About Sentimental Time To Play U Got It All Shootin' Star Sexy Chick Playing With Fire Must Get Free ETC.
All for now,
Ryan
ryangh2.googlepages.com
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Subject:LINEDANCE WORKSHOP WITH SCOTT BLEVINS AT THE ELKS CLUB OF PT.PLEASANT BEACH, N.J.-A REVIEW
FROM:MIKE COHEN (mike...@comcast.net)
Last week we worked on one of two new dances by Dan McInerney - BLOWN AWAY. Not an easy teach, taking around 40 minutes, but definitely worth it and a great response from the class. Dan has picked an unusual track but one that really grows on you. And, as usual, the choreography is well-crafted to the music. As well as all of the other dances from the last 6 or 7 months we also danced NO NEED TO RUSH, THINK ABOUT IT, and a few others this week.
Two weeks ago we worked on two very different dances. Firstly, one of Neville's new dances NOT TONIGHT choreographed to a great Christina Aguilera track. Love how the music changes, and a straight-forward but directional dance to keep you thinking. We then worked on Debbie's new 112 count dance for JG2 BE BACK SOON. This has gone very well, although the dancers have to be open-minded on the first teach with the music. Sure to be a hit in America!
Other recent teaches are: Joey Warren's SMOKE & MIRRORS, Shaz's HOT OUT THE BOX, Neville's PUSH IT UP, and Joey's STOKED.
Dances played nearly every week (Usually 30 in total with oldies):
Each Tear Don't Kill The DJ American Honey Running In The Wrong Direction Night Owl Oh Ruby Who U Love Hypnotized Faith & Desire Baby Baby Baby Murder My Heart Gave It All Away If We Ever Meet Again Get On Down What U Wanna Do? Broken Heels No Salvation Stupid In Love Americano Tic Tok Drop Holdin' It Down Love Ya I Gotta Feeling NY Cha What About Sentimental Time To Play U Got It All Shootin' Star Sexy Chick Playing With Fire Must Get Free ETC.
All for now,
Ryan
ryangh2.googlepages.com
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Subject:LINEDANCE WORKSHOP WITH SCOTT BLEVINS AT THE ELKS CLUB OF PT.PLEASANT BEACH, N.J.-A REVIEW
FROM:MIKE COHEN (mike...@comcast.net)
Hello Dancers,
Over this past weekend, "The Jersey Girls" & The Elks Club of Pt.
Pleasant Beach hosted our first Dance Workshop. Our special guest was the
one & only Scott Blevins. The 51 attendees had a great time, to say
the least. Some have even asked what we'll be doing for next year. You
have to plan well in advance for these events, as I've come to appreciate.
It took over a year just to firm up the date with Scott. Why? Take a look
at his schedule at scottblevins.com. Well the date arrived and we were not
disappointed. Scott's dances are always interesting &
challenging. It makes all the difference having him at a local event, such
as this, where you can repeat things over & over again, rather than an event
where he has 45 minutes to teach it.
Scott taught 3 dances. Two were brand new & will be premiered in just a
few days at the JG Marathon. Stepsheets will be finalized & available
about a week or so after JG. DVD's of these dances will also be available from
his website in a week. For the most accurate stepsheets check
scottblevins.com.
First up was "Murder Machine"-a phrased AB dance choreographed to the song
"Teenagers" by the group My Chemical Romance and downloadable from
i-tunes.
Scott preferred to teach this dance to the words rather than counts
although he certainly counted the dance out for us. Indeed Scott would
prefer to do dances in this way but realizes that not all songs allow this
approach. Dancing this dance to the words certainly worked, in this
case, The group did just great with it. Since this was a first teach
ever, Scott kept reminding everyone to relax & just get the idea of the
dance & the steps & not be hard on themselves. Great advice!
If you're a fan of Scott's you'll be learning this one for sure. If you
shy away from his dances try this one, by all means.
Next came a beautiful NC 2 called "Trouble Is". The song is the same
as the dance & is sung by 16 year old Allison Iraheta of "American Idol"
fame. It is 48 counts with 2 restarts. Again great results on everyone's
part.
Finally, Scott went back to a dance classic of his from 2003 called "Cold
Blooded" which is danced to the song "Sophisticated Lady" by Mya.. Scott
remarked on how hard this dance was in 2003 and how far we've come in the
intervening years, as dancers. It certainly was not hard at all.
Scott reviewed these dances later in the evening & had the group dance
the dances one after the other with no walk through still later on. They
did great!
Thanks Scott for a memorable dance evening that I know we all had. By
the way, Scott constantly mentioned & demonstrated dance techniques to help
us dance the dances better. Most interesting! Of course we danced to many
of Scott's classic dances and current one's such as Have Fun, Go Mad, Shiver 'n
Shake, Feel, Coochie Bang Bang, Break Free Cha, Hey Mama, No Salvation, I
Scream, Together Forever, Cha Cha Tonight (done to the song "Bust Your Window"
by Jazmine Sullivan), as well as Hell If I which, although not Scott's dance, he
has been teaching at events.
Of course no evening can be this successful without the hard work of "The
Jersey Girls" & "The Elks". Kudos to Nancy Devito & those who prepared a
great meal for all & "The Jersey Girls" for all the meetings & phone
calls necessary to plan this. It's doubly satisfying when your first
workshop event comes off so well. NOW WHAT!! Scott's own comments that he
had such a great time are very much appreciated, by the way.
Lastly thanks to all who attended & who had such great comments. We had
people from N.Y. Conn. Mass. Arizona as well as of course, N.J. Thanks to Debi
Pancoast who helped Scott prepare at least preliminary versions of the 2 new
dances. We'll look forward to the final version so that we may download
them & review them. Finally, as DJ, I hope everyone got their requests
played. Quite a list!
If we do another event such as this, I hope you'll be there for that one
too.
Happy Dancing,
Mike Cohen
Middletown, N.J.
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SUBJECT: SLOWING MUSIC AND USING IPOD FOR TEACHING?
FROM: d.rot...@comcast.net
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SUBJECT: SLOWING MUSIC AND USING IPOD FOR TEACHING?
FROM: d.rot...@comcast.net
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
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SUBJECT: LOVE2DANCE FEST, 2011 Special weekend packages!
FROM: CAROLYN ROBINSON
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SUBJECT: LOVE2DANCE FEST, 2011 Special weekend packages!
FROM: CAROLYN ROBINSON
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.
--
Carolyn Robinson
Love2Dance Fest, 2011
828-758-9413
flr...@gmail.com
http://l2dance.wordpress.com
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SUBJECT: Kickit Top 10 Lists for May 24, 2010
FROM: rpro...@aol.com
Carolyn Robinson
Love2Dance Fest, 2011
828-758-9413
flr...@gmail.com
http://l2dance.wordpress.com
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SUBJECT: Kickit Top 10 Lists for May 24, 2010
FROM: rpro...@aol.com
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 Cruisin' by Neil Hale
4 Electric Slide by Unknown
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 (tie) Bosa Nova by Phil Dennington
Waltz Across Texas by Lois & John Nielson
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Favorite
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1 Bosa Nova by Phil Dennington
2 Chill Factor by Daniel Whittaker & Hayley Westhead
3 Come Dance With Me by Jo Thompson
4 Dizzy by Jo Thompson
5 Rio by Diana Lowery
6 (tie) Amame by Robbie McGowan Hickie
Zjozzys Funk by Petra Van de Velde
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) Let's Chill by Vivienne Scott
Tennessee Waltz Surprise by Andy Chumbley
6 (tie) Broken Stones by Dee Musk
Mamma Maria by Frank Trace
8 Under The Sun by Kathy Chang & Sue Hsu
9 Walking In The Rain by Maggie Gallagher
10 (tie) Alligator Walk by Larry Bass
Chica Boom Boom by Vikki Morris
Cumbia Semana by Ira Weisburd
Rain Against My Window by Michael Barr
Skinny Dippin' by Carolyn Robinson
This & That by Gary Lafferty
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Most Danced
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1 (tie) Bobbi With An I by Rachael McEnaney
Covered In Kisses by Michele Burton & Michael Barr
Quarter After One by Levi J. Hubbard
4 Broken Stones by Dee Musk
5 (tie) Chica Boom Boom by Vikki Morris
Let's Chill by Vivienne Scott
Mamma Maria by Frank Trace
Under The Sun by Kathy Chang & Sue Hsu
9 (tie) Crazy Foot Mambo by Paul McAdam
Tennessee Waltz Surprise by Andy Chumbley
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Subject: Differences in Partner and Couple Dancing
From: Debra Cleckler - NTA VP and Dance Committee de...@cleckler.com
Occasionally I get asked to explain the differences between couple dancing and partner dancing.
Couple dancing is basically lead and follow dancing where a leader leads the follower to do a series of various amalgamations (steps/movements) as a couple. This lead-follow dancing is done in dance styles like Two Step, Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz, Polka, Nightclub, Triple Two, Mambo/Salsa, Samba, Hustle, Fox Trot, Rumba, Tango, etc. and there are no set steps to follow as long as you stay within the basic dance style. The leader is free to lead whatever moves he pleases (hoping that the follower will respond appropriately to the leads). There is no "set" song required....just let the music style drive the dance style.
Partner dancing (aka Patterned Partner Flow Dancing) is like a line dance that usually travels around the room in a counter clockwise circle. Everyone is doing the same (pre-determined) defined choreography at the same time. These dances can be done in a contained circle in the center of the dance floor or they can flow around the room. Some are mixer dancers where the partnerships change throughout the dance. Samples of established and common Partner dances include (but not limited to) Cotton Eyed Joe, Schottische, The Barn Dance, Longbranch Hustle, etc. and like line dance there is usually a set song to do these partner dances to.
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Subject: Floor Split for Why Don't We Just Dance
from: terry...@aol.com
Often our Seniors hear music they love but they are unable to do 'THE' dance so I try to find suitable floor splits & Dancing Yet? by GYTAL is a great floor split for Why Don't we just dance. It was taught by Sue Ann Ehmann at a beginners workshop & several other workshops around so thanks Gin, great job. Terry
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SUBJECT: Easter Celebration Dance
FROM: mrslind...@yahoo.com
The Top 10 results for each survey are shown here. (Due to ties, lists may show more than 10 dances.)
------------------------
Most Known
------------------------
1 Come Dance With Me by Jo Thompson
2 Tush Push by Jim Ferrazzano & Kenneth Engel
3 Cruisin' by Neil Hale
4 Electric Slide by Unknown
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 (tie) Bosa Nova by Phil Dennington
Waltz Across Texas by Lois & John Nielson
------------------------
Favorite
------------------------
1 Bosa Nova by Phil Dennington
2 Chill Factor by Daniel Whittaker & Hayley Westhead
3 Come Dance With Me by Jo Thompson
4 Dizzy by Jo Thompson
5 Rio by Diana Lowery
6 (tie) Amame by Robbie McGowan Hickie
Zjozzys Funk by Petra Van de Velde
8 Rebel Amor by Roy Verdonk & Wil Bos
9 (tie) Bomshel Stomp by Jamie Marshall & Karen Hedges
Caught In The Act by Ann Wood
------------------------
Most Taught
------------------------
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) Let's Chill by Vivienne Scott
Tennessee Waltz Surprise by Andy Chumbley
6 (tie) Broken Stones by Dee Musk
Mamma Maria by Frank Trace
8 Under The Sun by Kathy Chang & Sue Hsu
9 Walking In The Rain by Maggie Gallagher
10 (tie) Alligator Walk by Larry Bass
Chica Boom Boom by Vikki Morris
Cumbia Semana by Ira Weisburd
Rain Against My Window by Michael Barr
Skinny Dippin' by Carolyn Robinson
This & That by Gary Lafferty
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Most Danced
------------------------
1 (tie) Bobbi With An I by Rachael McEnaney
Covered In Kisses by Michele Burton & Michael Barr
Quarter After One by Levi J. Hubbard
4 Broken Stones by Dee Musk
5 (tie) Chica Boom Boom by Vikki Morris
Let's Chill by Vivienne Scott
Mamma Maria by Frank Trace
Under The Sun by Kathy Chang & Sue Hsu
9 (tie) Crazy Foot Mambo by Paul McAdam
Tennessee Waltz Surprise by Andy Chumbley
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Subject: Differences in Partner and Couple Dancing
From: Debra Cleckler - NTA VP and Dance Committee de...@cleckler.com
Occasionally I get asked to explain the differences between couple dancing and partner dancing.
Couple dancing is basically lead and follow dancing where a leader leads the follower to do a series of various amalgamations (steps/movements) as a couple. This lead-follow dancing is done in dance styles like Two Step, Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz, Polka, Nightclub, Triple Two, Mambo/Salsa, Samba, Hustle, Fox Trot, Rumba, Tango, etc. and there are no set steps to follow as long as you stay within the basic dance style. The leader is free to lead whatever moves he pleases (hoping that the follower will respond appropriately to the leads). There is no "set" song required....just let the music style drive the dance style.
Partner dancing (aka Patterned Partner Flow Dancing) is like a line dance that usually travels around the room in a counter clockwise circle. Everyone is doing the same (pre-determined) defined choreography at the same time. These dances can be done in a contained circle in the center of the dance floor or they can flow around the room. Some are mixer dancers where the partnerships change throughout the dance. Samples of established and common Partner dances include (but not limited to) Cotton Eyed Joe, Schottische, The Barn Dance, Longbranch Hustle, etc. and like line dance there is usually a set song to do these partner dances to.
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Subject: Floor Split for Why Don't We Just Dance
from: terry...@aol.com
Often our Seniors hear music they love but they are unable to do 'THE' dance so I try to find suitable floor splits & Dancing Yet? by GYTAL is a great floor split for Why Don't we just dance. It was taught by Sue Ann Ehmann at a beginners workshop & several other workshops around so thanks Gin, great job. Terry
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SUBJECT: Easter Celebration Dance
FROM: mrslind...@yahoo.com
WOW!
Great video.
Great choreography.
Infectious music.
Easter Celebration Dance--hundreds of people!
Great video.
Great choreography.
Infectious music.
Easter Celebration Dance--hundreds of people!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5dSIL358NM&feature=related
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SUBJECT: THE INTERNS ARE AT YOUR SERVICE
JG MARATHON NEWS
From: mbur...@sbcglobal.net
The clock is ticking and heart rates are elevating in anticipation of the
jg Line Dance Marathon in just a couple of days.
Please consider joining Michael Barr and Michele Burton for a Friday
afternoon seminar. Give your corns, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles
tendons a rest and join us from 3 – 5 pm. You'll take part in assessing
the line dance diagnosis and cure of the three topics on this year's surgery
board: CHOREOGRAPHY, CURRICULUM, and line dance PLASTIC SURGERY.
It’s not about the technical terms, like Pas de Bourre or Fibrinopeptides, it’s
about the human side of what it's like to teach in the trenches, make dancing
easy for the students, and taking the mystery out of music and
choreography.
SEE YA AT THE MARATHON - remember your masks and surgical gloves.
Download a registration form at www.jgmarathon.com or pick one up at the
registration table. The registration form gives an outline format and
detailed info on the workshop. If you have questions, email us at mb...@saber.net or mbur...@sbcglobal.net.
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SUBJECT: RIVER CITY SWING
FROM: DANIELLE BLOUIN
floorpl...@aol.com
Hello everyone...Hope you are planning on attending this great event w/us. Remember to use my name as your table captain (Danielle Blouin) so you can save $10 on your pass!!
RIVER CITY SWING
NEW ADDITIONS:
Kick off party September 9th, Event schedule coming together, Hotel room block at 25 %, look below for further details.
River City Swing, September 10 & 11, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Jacksonville, Florida
If “the world is a stage,” where does the audience sit?
The social dancer is what makes dance events possible. This makes us all both performers and spectators.
Florida continues to grow the swing community and the First Coast is no exception.
With that said, we feel it is time to put Jacksonville on the West Coast Swing map.
Thursday Night Kick-Off Party September, 9th
Want to start the party early? River City Swing will be having a Kick-off Dance at Mavericks Rock N' Honky-Tonk Dance Club & Concert Hall.
Mavericks is located at the Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive in Jacksonville, which is just two blocks down the River Walk From the event hotel.
The doors open at 8:00 PM with NO COVER CHARGE.
Early Bird event attendees will have a 21,000-square-foot dance floor to play on and Swing Music, spun by a River City Swing event DJ on location to play WCS favorites.
For Your Dancing Pleasure
There will be a Full-Size Professional Dance Floor, as well as some of the best DJs
spinning tunes, including: April Prince (All Swing DJ of the Year – 2009), Earl Yeomans (All Swing DJ of the Year – 2007 & Swing DJ Hall of Fame Inductee – 2009),
and Bruce Warren (River City Swing Event Director).
There will be and TONS of Social Dancing throughout the weekend and Door Prizes will be given away on Saturday evening.
Want to Improve Your Dancing?
There will be an abundance of Professionally Taught Workshops throughout the
weekend taught by some distinguished Professionals, including:
Beata Howe, Terry Roseborough, Jason & Annmarie Marker, Jake Haning & Taletah Jouzdani, Rick Weston,
Danielle Blouin & Stephen White, and Demery Strickland & Darla Shrum.
The event pass includes all dances and all workshops and there will be a practice/privates room for one-on-one instruction.
In addition to workshops and availability for privates, your event staff will also give Spot Light Performances for your viewing pleasure.
Enjoy Competitions?
For those with a competitive spirit, there will be Novice & Intermediate Jack & Jill contests.
Even though there are no WSDC points this year (WSDC rules do not allow points the first year of an event)
there will be Cash & Prizes awarded to the top three placements in both levels.
Free Admission for Juniors
In an effort to support the several different programs in Florida that are reaching out and
brining new blood into our West Coast Swing Community, River City Swing is offering
no charge passes for Juniors (under 18). However, Juniors MUST register by mail,
because a parent or guardian signature is required on the registration form.
Additionally, all Juniors must show a valid identification upon arrival.
Hotel Information
The event hotel is the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront at 225 Coastline Drive
East in Jacksonville, FL (32202). To receive the special room pricing for event
attendees, make your reservations online (https://resweb.passkey.com/go/2504094) or
dial 1-888-421-1442 and mention River City Swing dance event.
Hotel discounted price $ 79.00 per night, discounted rate ends August 26, 2010, so don’t delay and miss out on the special prices.
The Hyatt has also provided reduced rate for Parking. Additionally, there is public parking lot outside the lobby for additional parking
just in a public parking lot, which is often no charge from Friday 5:00 PM till Monday 7:00 AM.
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Subject: South African Masters 2010 Review
The South African Masters headed its preparations with a good start when Sam
arrived 4 days before the event for a little sightseeing. As Wednesday came
around it became apparent that our Head Judge, Nicola Lafferty, might not be
getting to the event due to that horrible Icelandic volcano so Sam and Event
Director Nadia began putting together the contingencies.
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SUBJECT: RIVER CITY SWING
FROM: DANIELLE BLOUIN
floorpl...@aol.com
Hello everyone...Hope you are planning on attending this great event w/us. Remember to use my name as your table captain (Danielle Blouin) so you can save $10 on your pass!!
RIVER CITY SWING
NEW ADDITIONS:
Kick off party September 9th, Event schedule coming together, Hotel room block at 25 %, look below for further details.
River City Swing, September 10 & 11, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Jacksonville, Florida
If “the world is a stage,” where does the audience sit?
The social dancer is what makes dance events possible. This makes us all both performers and spectators.
Florida continues to grow the swing community and the First Coast is no exception.
With that said, we feel it is time to put Jacksonville on the West Coast Swing map.
Thursday Night Kick-Off Party September, 9th
Want to start the party early? River City Swing will be having a Kick-off Dance at Mavericks Rock N' Honky-Tonk Dance Club & Concert Hall.
Mavericks is located at the Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive in Jacksonville, which is just two blocks down the River Walk From the event hotel.
The doors open at 8:00 PM with NO COVER CHARGE.
Early Bird event attendees will have a 21,000-square-foot dance floor to play on and Swing Music, spun by a River City Swing event DJ on location to play WCS favorites.
For Your Dancing Pleasure
There will be a Full-Size Professional Dance Floor, as well as some of the best DJs
spinning tunes, including: April Prince (All Swing DJ of the Year – 2009), Earl Yeomans (All Swing DJ of the Year – 2007 & Swing DJ Hall of Fame Inductee – 2009),
and Bruce Warren (River City Swing Event Director).
There will be and TONS of Social Dancing throughout the weekend and Door Prizes will be given away on Saturday evening.
Want to Improve Your Dancing?
There will be an abundance of Professionally Taught Workshops throughout the
weekend taught by some distinguished Professionals, including:
Beata Howe, Terry Roseborough, Jason & Annmarie Marker, Jake Haning & Taletah Jouzdani, Rick Weston,
Danielle Blouin & Stephen White, and Demery Strickland & Darla Shrum.
The event pass includes all dances and all workshops and there will be a practice/privates room for one-on-one instruction.
In addition to workshops and availability for privates, your event staff will also give Spot Light Performances for your viewing pleasure.
Enjoy Competitions?
For those with a competitive spirit, there will be Novice & Intermediate Jack & Jill contests.
Even though there are no WSDC points this year (WSDC rules do not allow points the first year of an event)
there will be Cash & Prizes awarded to the top three placements in both levels.
Free Admission for Juniors
In an effort to support the several different programs in Florida that are reaching out and
brining new blood into our West Coast Swing Community, River City Swing is offering
no charge passes for Juniors (under 18). However, Juniors MUST register by mail,
because a parent or guardian signature is required on the registration form.
Additionally, all Juniors must show a valid identification upon arrival.
Hotel Information
The event hotel is the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront at 225 Coastline Drive
East in Jacksonville, FL (32202). To receive the special room pricing for event
attendees, make your reservations online (https://resweb.passkey.com/go/2504094) or
dial 1-888-421-1442 and mention River City Swing dance event.
Hotel discounted price $ 79.00 per night, discounted rate ends August 26, 2010, so don’t delay and miss out on the special prices.
The Hyatt has also provided reduced rate for Parking. Additionally, there is public parking lot outside the lobby for additional parking
just in a public parking lot, which is often no charge from Friday 5:00 PM till Monday 7:00 AM.
********************
Subject: South African Masters 2010 Review
The South African Masters headed its preparations with a good start when Sam
arrived 4 days before the event for a little sightseeing. As Wednesday came
around it became apparent that our Head Judge, Nicola Lafferty, might not be
getting to the event due to that horrible Icelandic volcano so Sam and Event
Director Nadia began putting together the contingencies.
Thankfully Nicola managed to get on a flight on Thursday (after getting
a
free upgrade to Business Class!) and arrived in sufficient time to make the
event work as if nothing had happened. Thankfully Nicola still managed to
get a full suitcase of costume donations out South Africa. Thank you to
everyone who has donated to the cause - everything has been put to great
use.
free upgrade to Business Class!) and arrived in sufficient time to make the
event work as if nothing had happened. Thankfully Nicola still managed to
get a full suitcase of costume donations out South Africa. Thank you to
everyone who has donated to the cause - everything has been put to great
use.
As Friday came along it was time for the first Judging Examinations
using
the new World Dance Masters Judging criteria. We are very excited to say
that South Africa now holds the first ever Level I and Level II World Dance
Masters qualified judges. Congratulations to everyone who took them and
passed.
the new World Dance Masters Judging criteria. We are very excited to say
that South Africa now holds the first ever Level I and Level II World Dance
Masters qualified judges. Congratulations to everyone who took them and
passed.
The Friday evening social started nice and early at around 6pm with over
100
dancers clearly enjoying the opportunity to dance away to all types of
dances. When we say this event caters for every type of dancer it truly
does; from absolute beginners to more advanced dancers. We knew from this
point the South African Masters was going to be an event that was wonderful
to behold.
dancers clearly enjoying the opportunity to dance away to all types of
dances. When we say this event caters for every type of dancer it truly
does; from absolute beginners to more advanced dancers. We knew from this
point the South African Masters was going to be an event that was wonderful
to behold.
Nadia Coen and her team went to the hall bright and early on
Saturday
morning to start with set-up and open registration. Nicola, Sam and Caryl
Cusins arrived at around 10:00 to start their preparations for the days
judging assignments. The competition started with the events ‘Classic’
divisions (social divisions). What a wonderful experience this was. Over 35
children attended from Broadlands Primary School, a school situated close to
the venue, and a dance school in Bela Bela (Limpopo province situated about
250km from the venue), and all danced in their relative age divisions.
Learning their dances in between their breaks at school just three weeks
prior to the event, the kids were aged between 5 and 13 and all did an
amazing job!
morning to start with set-up and open registration. Nicola, Sam and Caryl
Cusins arrived at around 10:00 to start their preparations for the days
judging assignments. The competition started with the events ‘Classic’
divisions (social divisions). What a wonderful experience this was. Over 35
children attended from Broadlands Primary School, a school situated close to
the venue, and a dance school in Bela Bela (Limpopo province situated about
250km from the venue), and all danced in their relative age divisions.
Learning their dances in between their breaks at school just three weeks
prior to the event, the kids were aged between 5 and 13 and all did an
amazing job!
At around 12:00 we did the award ceremony for the Classic Youth division
so
they could go home if they wanted to. Its safe to say that all the dancers
were happy with their certificates and awards and we hope to see them back
next year!
they could go home if they wanted to. Its safe to say that all the dancers
were happy with their certificates and awards and we hope to see them back
next year!
At 13:00 we started with the rest of the ‘Classic’ and ran straight into
the
‘International’ divisions (standard Masters divisions). The standard of
competition was wonderful to watch and amazing for a country that doesn’t
have access to the best professional tuition like the UK does. Nicola, Sam
and Caryl all had their work cut out for them as the dancers showed such an
amazing ability. At 18:30 the awards commenced and all the new South African
Masters Champions were crowned.
‘International’ divisions (standard Masters divisions). The standard of
competition was wonderful to watch and amazing for a country that doesn’t
have access to the best professional tuition like the UK does. Nicola, Sam
and Caryl all had their work cut out for them as the dancers showed such an
amazing ability. At 18:30 the awards commenced and all the new South African
Masters Champions were crowned.
After the awards Nicola and Sam did three well-received demonstrations
and
after this was completed the breakdown started and everyone began to make
their way home.
after this was completed the breakdown started and everyone began to make
their way home.
With the competition complete and all our dancers satisfied, Sunday
started
with a day of intense technical workshops held by Nicola and Sam. The
opportunities for new technical information to be absorbed by the South
African dancers are few and far between so they make the most of the time
they have with the visiting Judges. After another fantastic day the event
was officially over but the fun had only just begun for Nicola & Sam.
On Tuesday they were both treated to 24 hours of South African culture.
Starting off at the Monkey Sanctuary, Nicola, Sam and Nadia were treated to
a tour of the area by Sarah the Spider Monkey. Being so up-close to these
wonderful animals was an experience Nicola & Sam will never forget. But it
wasn’t over yet. Next a trip to the Elephant Sanctuary. Another incredible
experience. Riding the elephants and even being kissed by them (an utterly
disgusting but strangely gratifying experience), the day ended watching the
sunset over the mountains from the sanctuary’s sunset point.
with a day of intense technical workshops held by Nicola and Sam. The
opportunities for new technical information to be absorbed by the South
African dancers are few and far between so they make the most of the time
they have with the visiting Judges. After another fantastic day the event
was officially over but the fun had only just begun for Nicola & Sam.
On Tuesday they were both treated to 24 hours of South African culture.
Starting off at the Monkey Sanctuary, Nicola, Sam and Nadia were treated to
a tour of the area by Sarah the Spider Monkey. Being so up-close to these
wonderful animals was an experience Nicola & Sam will never forget. But it
wasn’t over yet. Next a trip to the Elephant Sanctuary. Another incredible
experience. Riding the elephants and even being kissed by them (an utterly
disgusting but strangely gratifying experience), the day ended watching the
sunset over the mountains from the sanctuary’s sunset point.
On Wednesday they were treated to (or terrified by, in Sam’s case) a
Canopy
Slide across the mountains. Drifting 140m on a zip-wire across to
mountainous caverns 300ft above the ground is something that everyone should
do if they get chance.
Slide across the mountains. Drifting 140m on a zip-wire across to
mountainous caverns 300ft above the ground is something that everyone should
do if they get chance.
After a truly amazing experience, Nicola & Sam boarded their flight
back to
the UK on Wednesday evening and proceeded to get back to reality.
the UK on Wednesday evening and proceeded to get back to reality.
For anyone wanting to experience any World Dance Masters
International
events who have some spare money and want a holiday at the same time, the
South African Masters will give you a lifetime of memories (while getting
you one of your qualifying points for Worlds). Check the new website
(launching 14th June) for details on next years event, we will make sure
that anyone serious in attending gets all the help they need in booking all
the activities available to them.
events who have some spare money and want a holiday at the same time, the
South African Masters will give you a lifetime of memories (while getting
you one of your qualifying points for Worlds). Check the new website
(launching 14th June) for details on next years event, we will make sure
that anyone serious in attending gets all the help they need in booking all
the activities available to them.
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