World Line Dance Newsletter Wednesday 7/1 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: PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE THIS WEEK! The last couple of weeks have been a low vote turnout so I would really appreciate your taking a little time to vote this week. List up to 8 of your favorites and email to me at tka...@aol.com by 6:30 pm Sunday but it saves me a bunch of time if you vote early. Thanks.

 
Subject: Wednesday Night Line Dance Class in Sarasota, FL
From: John Dembiec
 
Wednesday night line dance class.
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: (Last Week)
7:20 - Wild West & Wicked by Rob Fowler
8:00 - Whipped Cream by Gary O' Reilly, Jose Miguel Belloque Vane & Niels Poulsen
 
Recent playlist has been: (Not in exact order)
Beginners/Improver:
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:
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: Joyland in Sarasota, FL Wednesday Night (07/01) Ultra Beginner ONLY Line Dance Class
From: rose...@gmail.com

 
ULTRA BEGINNER class tomorrow night (Wednesday, 07/01) 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. Final Week: Song: Left My Heart In Texas - Sammy Arriaga. Dance: Left My Heart in Texas by Trude Dalene
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/6T88F66/left-my-heart-in-texas

2. Final Week: Song:I Was On a Boat That Day - Old Dominion  Dance: I Was On A Boat by Trevor Thornton
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/D2XSLTZ/shimmer

3. Final Week: Song: I Love Sarasota -Jack'D Up Dance: I Love Sarasota by Rose Prim and Susan Doyle
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/8FXLYL3/i-love-sarasota

4. Second 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: Joyland in Sarasota, FL Thursday Night (07/02) Beginner to Intermediate Line Dance Class
From: rose...@gmail.com

 
THURSDAY (I Gotta Learn That Dance) CLASS: Come on out for lessons tomorrow night (07/02) 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  $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. Final Week: Song: Somewhere With You Kenny Chesney. Dance (Beginner Cha Cha) by Dee Musk
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/2JHF45X/broken-stones

2. Third Week: Song:The Time of Our Lives - The Venice Connection. Dance (Easy Intermediate) by José Miguel Belloque Vane & Jean-Pierre Madge
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/47MPHH2/heard-the-beat

3. First Week: Song: Toes by Zac Brown Band. Dance (Improver): Toes by Rachael McEnaney
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/8F7D2WQ/toes

 Subject: WCLDM

Posted by John Robinson

Have you seen all the awesome instructors and choreographers from across the world who will be teaching and entertaining at Windy City Line Dance Mania this year??? We've got a whole heap of international stars (Jeffke Camps, Grégory Danvoie, Kevin Panda Formosa, Chris Godden, Mark S Furnell, Ryan Hunt, Rhoda Lai, Rebecca Lee, Michael Lynn, Shane McKeever, Niels Poulsen, Guillaume Richard); a bunch of USA celebrities (Amy Bailey, Darren Bailey, Dustin Betts, Scott Blevins, Kelly Cavallaro, Tina Foster, Chris Jacques, Kerry Maus, Debi Dahl Pancoast, Jo Thompson Szymanski to name a few); plus BOTH of our amateur choreography award-winners from last year (Brendan Simoens and Steve Cavanaugh).
⭐️⚡️🌟
With SIX workshop rooms, a dedicated social dance room, THREE open dance ballrooms nightly, a MasterClass track for our Platinum guests, an incredibly fun Welcome Party on Wednesday evening, Professional choreo comp, Amateur choreo comp, delicious Saturday dinner with the instructors (available by pre-purchased ticket only), Sunday morning libations for those who partake, Meet & Greets for local instructors and first-time attendees, gorgeous decorations, fun folks from multiple countries, all your favorite line dance music and lessons for all levels...
HOLY COW. It will definitely be a year to remember!
⭐️⚡️🌟
Note: Not everyone's face is on this version of the attached flyer PLUS there will be a few secret bonus teaches throughout the weekend (that's why it says "AND MORE!").
Check out the confirmed staff, get more event details, and buy your pass today at our website!
#wcldm2026 #windycitylinedancemania #registertoday #GetYourPassNow
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 Subject: Dancin' w/ Trev 6_30
From: dancingw...@gmail.co
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Heyyooo! It's a rainy day here in FL, and
 I could go for a nice nap! Hopefully you're staying dry! 
This past weekend I got to share the dance floor with a lot of familiar dance friends, and meet some pretty cool new ones! If you missed out on the workshop at Joyland in Sarasota, you missed out. What an incredibly beautiful new venue they have! The dance floor was massive and comfortably held 150+ people for dance lessons. Night time dance.. whew! easily 200+ people on the floor. Thank you to Rose for putting everything together and coordinating a wonderful day for everyone! 
 

This week at the Barn- 
Wednesday night- 
Main room = Scott & Gabe 
Karaoke room = Deana 
Thursday night-
Main room = Brandon will be taking Intermediate class
Karaoke room = I will be with you for Beginner lessons. 

Friday Night   Dance Day 12 & up 7-10pm $8
Main Room = Deana
Karaoke room = Lynn. 
Saturday -  (Brandon and I will not be here.) 
Main room = Janis Graves *She has some patriotic 4th of July dances for you!* 

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!

Review Week- Barn-A-Thon 6/25. 
  • "Drink With Us" 
    Choreo - Brandon & Trevor
    Music - Drink With Me
    Artist - Hank Devlin
    Drink With Us- Step Sheet

  • "Esther" 
    Choreo - Chris Jacques
    Music= Esther
    Artist - BAYNK & Tinashe
    Esther - Step Sheet

  • "Love Ain't"
    Choreo -  Darren Bailey
    Music - Love Ain't
    Artist- Eli Young Band 
    Love Ain't - Step Sheet

  • "Mr. Know it all
    Choreo -  Dan Albro & Addison Albro
    Music - Mr. Know It All
    Artist- Teddy Swims

    Mr. Know It All- Step Sheet

  • "Folla Me To Da Floor- Review. 
    Choreo - Guyton Mundy
    Music= Girls On the Dance Floor
    Artist - Far East Movement & Stereotypes
    Folla Me To Da Floor- Step Sheet

  • "Hit the 4" 
    Choreo - Sue Williams
    Music - Hit the 4 
    Artist- DJTEXX
    Hit the 4- Step Sheet


  • "Three Steps Ahead" 
    Choreo - Trevor T & Brandon Z
    Music= Three Steps Ahead
    Artist - Jared Benjamin
    Step Sheet was submitted to CK today- 

 
 
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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. 
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
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. 
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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