World Line Dance Newsletter Wednesday 3/25 PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE THIS WEEK!

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Please Remember to vote this week.  List up to 8 of your favorites and email them to me at tka...@aol.com by 6:30 pm each Sunday. (same as NY time).  Please  use this format:  Dance/Choreographer/Level (if you know the level).  Thanks to everyone who votes early because it saves me so much time on Sundays and thanks to everyone who takes the time to vote!  


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Subject: Wednesday Night Line Dance Class in Sarasota, FL
From: John Dembiec
 
Wednesday night line dance class.
 
**NOTE: Jai Tropiano will be covering my teaches at 7pm tonight due to my upcoming colonoscopy Thursday. If you know, you know ��. I will still be there to do the 6pm class and play music.
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 2PM 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: (2nd Week)
6:00 - Country Tightrope by Darren Bailey
7:20 - Tomorrow Is Ours by Rhoda Lai
8:00 - Role Model by Maddison Glover & Jo Thompson Szymanski
 
Review - S.X.E.
 
Recent playlist has been: (Not in exact order)
Beginners/Improver:
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
The Stars Are To Blame by Sheli Blake
Somethin' Bout A Woman by Ray Swartz
If It Weren't For The Wind by Jeanne Chamas
Wings To Fly - Rhoda Lai & Hayley Wheatley
Out Of Words by Niels Poulsen
5 Times You by Niels Poulsen
Hoedown by Gary O' Reilly
Slow Motion by Grace David , Roy Verdonk , & Jeffke Camps
Real Men Cry by Maddison Glover
Twenty Two by Michelle Risley
Azizam by Jean-Pierre Madge , Simon Ward , Amy Glass
Intermediate:
Haunted by Guyton Mundy & John Dembiec
No Time To Talk by Karl Harry Winson
Foolish Feelings by Fred Whitehouse & Niels Poulsen
Everyone Needs A Hero by Grace David , Roy Verdonk , & Jeffke Camps
Take Me To The Beach by Debbie Rushton , Gregory Danvoie , Mike Liadouze , Guillaume Richard
No Remorse by Simon Ward & Niels Poulsen
Heard The Beat by Jose Miguel Belloque Vane & Jean-Pierre Madge
Die With A Smile by Simon Ward
Do It With Passion by Niels Poulsen
Voodoo by Rona Kaye
$10 per person
Subject: Offering Zoom to Wednesday Night Class
From: John Dembiec
 
Offering a live Zoom feed for people who would like to learn what I'm teaching and dance what I'm doing in Sarasota. Here are the details:
 
It's from 7-9:30 (or longer if it goes later)
 
It's $10 and payment made via Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, or PayPal if it's your only way to pay, but not preferred. That info will be given via the e-mail below.
 
Please send in your request for the link to: linedanc...@gmail.com by 2PM on that Wednesday before class to give us time to get you the link by 6PM.
 
My class structure is still the same with my quick walk throughs of dances taught at 6 from the beginner class. Normal teaches at 7:20ish and around 8:15. Always the possibility to do a walk through on something recently taught afterward, but dancing, dancing, dancing. For my list of dances being taught and in open, go to Sara Dance Line Dance Group for the list.
 
Any questions, please e-mail me at the above address.

 Subject: Joyland in Sarasota, FL Wednesday Night (03/25) Beginner ONLY Line Dance Class
From: 
rose...@gmail.com

 
ULTRA BEGINNER class tomorrow night (Wednesday, 03/25) here in lovely Sarasota, FL 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 it is empty at the door.
I will be teaching Beginner level dances ONLY. 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.
-We have a Food Truck that sells awesome tacos and chips and salsa.
-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 (Wednesdays ONLY)
-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. No cover for 21+! DJ Rudo begins taking requests at 9:00PM.  

Dances:
1. First Week: Song: The Way I Talk by Morgan Wallen. Dance: The Way Neyland Talks by Sherry Barrett
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/FDQC7TF/the-way-neyland-talks

2. First Week: Song: Cupid Shuffle. Dance: Cupid Shuffle by Bernard Bryson.
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/58339/cupid-shuffle

3. First Week: Song: What a Man Gotta Do - Jonas Brothers. Dance: AB What A Man Gotta Do by Debbie Small
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/RK647JF/ab-what-a-man-gotta-do

4. Second Week BONUS DANCE: Song: Creek Will Rise by Conner Smith. Dance (Beginner): Creek Will Rise by Jenergy.
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/169199/creek-will-rise

 Subject: Joyland in Sarasota, FL Thursday Night (03/26) Beginner to Intermediate Line Dance Class
From: rose...@gmail.com

 
THURSDAY (I Gotta Learn That Dance) CLASS: Come on out for lessons tomorrow night (03/26) with myself and Jeff French Right here in lovely Sarasota, FL 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 and are now $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

We have another workshop coming up on June 27th with Trevor Thornton. It is called Ain't Too Cool To Dance after one of his most popular dances at Joyland.
https://joylandsarasota.com/events/aint-too-cool-to-dance/

1. First Week: Song: Heartache on the Dance Floor - Jon Pardi. Dance (Improver) by Stephen Pistoia
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/PT9JBHC/heartache-on-the-dance-floor

2. Second Week: Song: Spicy Margarita - Jason Derulo & Michael Bublé. Dance: Spicy Margarita (Shot for Shot)
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/180013/spicy-margarita-shot-for-shot

3. Third Week: Song: Last Night by Chris Anderson. Dance (Intermediate) by Daniel Whittaker and Hayley Westhead
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/Z72W2JN/chill-factor

4. Review of dance Good Time to Kiss Goodbye All Night by Drake Mulligan. Who will be here on 3/28. https://joylandsarasota.com/events/drake-milligan/?

Subject: Dancin' w/Trev 3_24
From: dancingw...@gmail.com

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Hey Dance Fam- I hope that you're having a wonderful week! The warmer weather is (hopefully) upon us! I can definitely tell spring is in the air with all the pollen! If anyone wants to wash my truck, let me know! 😜
I'm headed up to Minnesota this weekend for a dance workshop, so I will not be with you this Saturday, but I'll see many of you on Thursday before I leave! (I know one of you just said "Minnesota" with an accent, don't lie) 
 

This week at the Barn- 

Wednesday night- 3/25 Scott & Gabe will be with you in the main room for "Country Swing" Deana will be in the karaoke room. 
Thursday night 3/26  - Brandon & I will be with you for our Monthly Review night. 
Friday - 3/27 
 -  *90's Country Night!* This is a new night for us! Lynn will be combining classes in the main room. 
Saturday 3/28 -  Dancers Night out with Janis in the main room. Brandon will be with you in the karaoke room.  

Upcoming Special Events @ The Barn~  

Saturday March 28, 2026 - Dancers Night Out w/Janis. 
Wednesday April 8, 2026 - "Little Mania" wrestling. 
Saturday April 11, 2026 - "Freedom Festival"
Saturday May 16, 2026- "Truck Tug-of-Wars "
Friday June 26th - Josiah Siska Concert

 

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!

Dances taught Thursday night 3/19
  • "Watch the Tempo" *review*   
    Choreo - Joey Warren, Guillaume Richard, Fred Whitehouse, Shane McKeever, Gemma Ridyard
    Music - Mad Love (Feat Becky G) 
    Artist - Sean Paul & David Guetta
    Watch the Tempo- Step Sheet

  • "MCBA " 
    Choreo - Malene Jakobsen
    Music - Back Again
    Artist - Mr. Cheeks 
    MCBA - Step Sheet

  • "Freight Train Fever" 
    Choreo - Trevor Thornton
    Music = Fever Dream
    Artist = Alex Warren 
    Freight Train Fever - Walk Thru Video

Dances taught Saturday 3/21
 
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Future Dance events/workshops! 
(That I'm teaching at.-Not enough room for every single event!) 🕺🕺

If you'd like more information on Line dance events more wide-spread.  "The World Line Dance Newsletter - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2695650167181711/ )

 
March 28, 2026 - "The Madison Barn Bash"
"Station 61 Bar & Grill. 55 Lake St. S, Forest Lake, MN 55025
I'll be getting the opportunity to work alongside Sheryl Baker-Billie Timmerman-Alyssa Keller. Looking forward to traveling to a new place! 
Register here -> Barn Bash Registration
 
April 16-19, 2026 - "H.O.T. Heart of Texas Line Dance Event" 
Hyatt Regency DFW, DFW Airport- Grapevine, TX
Theme: Pop Star Party! 
I'm excited to be back at this event!  Looking forward to seeing everyone and sharing the dance floor again. This event has a pretty awesome instructor lineup that you don't wanna miss! :) 
Register here--> H.O.T. Heart of Texas Line dance Event
 
May 16, 2026 - " Workshop day w/Trevor " 
Real World Ballroom - 690 Jonestown Rd, Winston Salem, NC. 
I'm excited to be back over in NC working alongside Lacey Key, and Maggie Shipley! They have a full day planned for everyone! 
I'm so sorry to say- This event is SOLD OUT
 
June 13, 2026 - " Fire & Ice Line dance workshop " 
Wellington, FL. Starpoint Dancesport. 
Great 1 day workshop for all ages, includes evening dances. 
Rachael McEnaney-White / Trevor T (Me. :) & Laura & Anthony Gordon. 
Theme: Fire & Ice.
Registration -> Fire & Ice Line Dance Workshop

June 27, 2026 - " Ain't too Cool To Dance Workshop"
Joyland Live- 8333 Lockwood Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 
Looking forward to checking out their BRAND NEW venue. This workshop is 12 and up- and limited to the first 150 people to sign up. 😳
Register here -> Joyland Registration

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>
 
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. We are limited on space- We only have 52 spots left available. ...wait.. 48 now, 😳 Don't wait!! 
 -> 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 
 
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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