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Mar. 10, 2010
SUBJECT: JG MARATHON IS GETTING CLOSER!!!
Please note this year's Marathon falls on Memorial Day weekend, so consider staying over till Monday and joining us Sunday evening for the Pizza Party and more dancing! Sunday afternoon there'll be review workshops of some of the dances taught during the weekend until 6:00pm
Marathon will also be offering more Beginner Line Dance Workshops, during the day Thursday and Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Perfect for new dancers and instructors! Preview of dances to be taught during the day are scheduled Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:00-10:00am. Each hour from 10:00am-6:00pm there'll be at least 5 workshops (free and paid). And there'll be plenty of open dancing during the day and, of course, all night long (if you can stand it), in 3 ballrooms.
Michael Barr and Michele Burton are working on another instructional seminar to offer.
If you're a budding choreographer, send for the Choreography Competition
registration form.
And don't forget, CAROL'S COOKIE PARTY, Friday afternoon, for instructors that teach in their hometown (WHEREVER THAT HOMETOWN IS IN THE WORLD), to meet and greet and discuss important things
that will help with their classes.
Marathon Registration and Informations forms here:
http://www.jgmarathon.com
Don't forget, this year's theme is 'The Doctor's In'.
Look forward to seeing you on the dance floor.
Jean
jg (Jean Garr)
2018 Remington Oaks Circle
Cary, NC 27519
919-380-1844
JG LINE DANCE MARATHON
May 27 - 30, 2010
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center
Durham-Raleigh, NC
919-941-5050
NOTE FROM ME: I have had some questions about the Marathon falling on the holiday weekend and I asked Jean and she said the hotel messed up and booked something on her regular weekend but it will be moving back to the regular time next year. I think a lot of us will enjoy having a holiday on Monday. She also said she will be sending out the updated list of confirmed instructors in the next few days. I hope to see a bunch of you there and remember to let her know if you want to come to the cookie party for teachers no matter where in the world you teach!!
SUBJECT: LINE AND PATTERN PARTNER DANCE IN ASHEVILLE, NC
FROM: denna.yockey@yahoo.com
COME DANCE WITH US......
We are going to have a Line Dance and Pattern Partner Dance Party in Asheville, NC at the Asheville Ballroom. The date of the event is March 26, 2010. A line dance lesson will begin at 7:00pm.....Open dancing from 8:00-10:00pm
The Asheville Ballroom is located at 991-B Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC
website: www.ashevilleballroom.com (for directions)
Last month's party was a huge success. Come join us again for a fun evening of dancing.
If you have any questions, please contact me via email......
denna.yockey@yahoo.com
Subject; MLDE in Sturbridge, Ma
From: Bob Grundy
Report on MLDE that was held on March 6th in Sturbridge, Ma and hosted by Forty Arroyo. Although I could not spend the entire day it was obvious from the beginning that it was going to be a day to remember. All those in attendance did come to dance, and dance they did. Each of the instructors that showed their talents in the morning did such a fantastic job keeping every person on the floor for their lessons. Dave Sickles opened the lessons with a few easy and fun dances. Charlene Wiencyk followed with her dances and again, everyone on the floor. Donna Shea took everyone to the lunch break with Rumba Ride. A classic that was enjoyed by everyone that was complimented by her excellent teach of the dance. I had to leave for the afternoon but I have heard nothing but GREAT REVIEWS from everyone that was there. Every dance taught during the day and evening were all keepers and so many dances in between lessons have been asked for at Fortys NEXT MLDE. I hope Forty will ask me to do her next one. If I can't teach I will be there to earn.
Subject: Massachusetts Line Dance Exchange workshop - Thank you!.
From: Forty & Friends of the Hayloft.
Thanks to all who came out to MLDE and for all the great feedback. The positive energy and camaraderie was palpable. Because of YOU, our DJ, our wonderful instructors and the Hayloft Staff (Mellonee & Carolyn) this “no-frills, purely dance” workshop was a huge success – The Barn was almost at capacity. Our talented line-up (listed below) brought us some great dances (already reported, so I won't duplicate). These will all be taught at The Hayloft and we hope that the dancers and instructors will be taking them back to their area – as this is what the EXCHANGE is all about. We had dancers/groups representing many of the MA instructors who keep them “IN-LINE” – Joe Steele, Dave Sickles, Donna Shea, Charlene Wiencek, Todd Lescarbeau, Staci Cutler, Bob Grundy, Forty Arroyo (that’s me), Dave Pytka, Pat Barschenski, Steve Lescarbeau, Carol Shackelford and Arlene Verity. Long time supporter of The Hayloft Barn, Sharon Haggart (CT) was also in the house.
A lot of new smiling faces and happy feet – a real bunch of fun and enthusiastic dancers - pure joy. We heard no complaints - so we hope to see them again in the future.
This was Joe Steele’s first time at the Hayloft and he seemed right at home. I am sure the dancers will all agree that he did not miss a beat – keeping up with requests, calling dances, stepping on to the dance floor to help out and his delightful sense of humor. Oh yes, his "Groovy Little Dance" was a huge hit and Bob Grundy's & Dave Sickles' dance "Me & Bobby" continues to be a crowd pleaser.
IT IS SAID: If there is something good to be said – don’t let that someone go onward without it. If you enjoyed their workshops and or dances, let them know – let us know. We want to bring you the best exchanges at future local workshops. Listed below are the emails of our MLDE#1 instructors. Drop them a line, get on their email list and keep abreast of what is happening in their neck of the woods.
IF YOU ENJOYED THEM at MLDE – LET THEM KNOW!!
Dave Sickles: <linerdave@msn.com>,
Joe Steele: <clubcountry@verizon.net>,
Donna Shea: <donna.dldance@yahoo.com>,
Charlene Wiencek: <charlene427@verizon.net>,
Todd Lescarbeau and Staci Cutler: <todd_lescarbeau@yahoo.com>,
Bob Grundy: <dancingbob@hotmail.com> (Unfortunately Bob had to leave early – but please get on his email list, he’s got some great stuff coming up this month)
Forty Arroyo: (forty.arroyo@gmail.com)
Know that we appreciate each and every one of you and we thank you for supporting your instructors, MLDE and The Hayloft Barn. Blessings, Forty and Friends of The Hayloft.
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It doesn't matter what or where you dance, just as long as you dance. Dance while you can.
Me? I'm dancin' til I drop - Forty
Forty Arroyo
508-461-7247
www.fortyarroyo.com
Subject: Ft Wayne Dance For All.
From: Amy Christian-Sohn.
What can I say,.... Jamie and Barney has done it again!!! They put together, yet another awesome event, that happened last weekend!
Everything was just perfect! The Venue, the Workshops, the Show and... the People!!!!
I want to thank Jamie and Barney for letting me be part of this awesome event!!!
I also want to thank everyone who came to my workshops and I hope you had fun with my dances!
I taught,... Fire Burning, I Need To Know, Sisters! and Dhoom Dhoom (another Bollywood styled dance) and I also snuck in my fun, new beginner dance, Umbrella. (shhhh....!)
My students had a blast!!!! A bunch of them have not been dancing that long. I call them "my one year olds"! haha! They loved every moment of it and will be back next year! YES!!!!!
I want to thank Sharlene and her lovely group of dancers from Ohio, who performed a little dance on Friday night along with my dancers and myself.
We only got to practice the performance dance together for the first time,.. the day before the performance. But,..... I think we managed to do good! (If I may say so myself! haha!)
It was funny to hear my students tell me that when they performed, they were taken by surprised with all the camera flashes and that it kinda startled and blinded them for a bit! They said they didn't expect the "Paparazzi" there! haha!
The whole group loved the experience of performing and that's so cool!!!
They all looked so good in the Indian "Salwaar Kameez" outfits too!
I think I might have started a new fashion trend! haha!
Here's a video link of the performance dance, by the "Wanna Be Indians!!!!" ....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDGQ3fi_SS0
Here's the link, to see the pictures taken at the event,....
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=photos&ref=
name&id=775988972#!/photos.php?id=775988972
Also,...I am so happy for Jane Boyd for winning 2nd place, for her first choreography, Party In The USA. We choreographed that dance together.
Here's the video link of, Party In The USA,.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHosuqRW3q4
Jane has only been dancing for a year and I am so proud of her and the others too!
I am very fortunate to have a lovely bunch of students, that I dance with each week and we have become such good friends! Isn't that what it's all about?!!! Love it!!!
Don't forget to mark your calendars for next year's Ft. Wayne Dance For All event! The dates are February 24th -27th, 2011. www.ftwaynedanceforall.com
Thank you all,... dancers, instructors and friends,....for making my life..... so much better!
The joy that DANCE brings is.... priceless!!! I love you guys!!!
Next,..I will be teaching, alongside Bracken and Maurice,.. this coming weekend at the Merced, Cali workshop! Can't wait!!! Hope to see you there!!!
Then..... it's the Showdown in Boston!!!! WooHoo!!
Gotta' dance!!!!
Amy
www.linefusiondance.com
SUBJECT: Email addresses not working for 3 dancers
FROM: John Robinson, info@thedancespace.biz
If anyone knows the following individuals, please have them contact us: Jenna Davidson, Anita Mahoney, Lori Manary. The email addresses we have on file for them are not working.
Also, if anyone wishes to be kept informed about the lessons, socials, and workshops we offer at The Dance Space in Indianapolis, we invite you to respond to this message with your first and last name and email address. Thanks very much!
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THE DANCE SPACE
CALL 317.997.2468
WRITE info@thedancespace.biz
VISIT www.thedancespace.biz
Subject: Quarterly line dance party & workshop in Chattanooga, TN
From: Judy Rodgers (Cleveland, Tennessee) email: jrdancing@bellsouth.net
The first Quarterly Line Dance Party & Workshop event for 2010 was held this past weekend, March 6, 2010 at Allemande Hall in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (It was originally scheduled January 30, but had to be postponed due to the big snow and ice storm that weekend.) Co-Directors for the event, Kathy Donohoo and Judy Rodgers, agreed that this weekend turned out to be fantastic with beautiful weather and 89 people in attendance. The doors opened at 9:30 am and people were dancing right up to the 4:00 pm closing time!
Event teachers were Kathy and Judy along with their quest instructor, Stasia LeFrancois from Fairfield Glade, TN. There were six dances taught, ranging from beginner to intermediate, with open dancing between each dance taught. The dances taught were:
Me & Bobby (BI) by David Sickles & Bob Grundy taught by Kathy Donohoo.
Regresa (INT) by Ruben Luna taught by Judy Rodgers.
Cool Sunglasses (B) by Judy Rodgers taught by Judy Rodgers.
Touchy! (B) by Neils Poulsen taught by Judy Rodgers.
A Waltz for Stasia (BI) by Bill Williamson taught by Stasia LeFracois.
Stuff you Gotta Watch (INT) by Michele Perron taught by Kathy Donohoo.
Kathy also did a quick walk-thru/teach of Tennessee Waltz Surprise by Andy Chumbley for those who did not know it.
Open dancing had something for everyone. Some of the dances played and requested were Chica Boom Boom, Playing with Fire, Mojo Rhythm, Moonlight Madness, Toes, Walking the Dog, Hands Up, Hippy Dippy Mambo, Rain Against my Window, Chill Factor (and LB Groove), Broken Stones, Poker Face (and Mamma Maria), Fiona, Shoes of Another Man, I Love Lucy and others. A one wall walk-thru was provided as needed.
The next quarterly dance is scheduled for April 17, 2010. Mark your calendar now and plan to join us for a great time! For a flyer or more information, contact Judy Rodgers at jrdancing@bellsouth.net or Kathy Donohoo at kathymccrary@scottsboro.org.
SUBJECT: DANCES LAST WEEK
FROM: BIG DAVE
Mainline - Wolverhampton (Friday Annual Fundraiser)
We had a great night Friday - Lovely to be back & lovely to meet up with loads of friends in Wolverhampton - A classic mainstream night with a great mix of country/pop, dances of all levels new & old - Highlight was working again with Calico - That too a great mix between live music & DJ ........ Calico did two great sets & hats off for some great current covers (As well as some classic & country too) - J Ho, Playing With Fire, Sister Kate, Whiter Than White & Jesse James was cool - And of the most recent dances, they did an awesome job with Action, Broken Heels - And the best of all Craig's Wild ............ Made my job harder mind you because it meant I could not play them !!!!! :-) - Looking forward to seeing Calico up north in Choppington soon & I'll just be out dancing that night :-) ..................... I played lots of what you would expect from the latest Linedancer & Up Country charts - Notable 'On the up' dances (other than the obvious) included :
Beginner/Improver :
-Walking In The Rain, Tennessee Waltz Surprise, Fly Baby Blue, Askin' Questions & Rhyme Or Reason
Intermediate :
-Love Ya, You & I, Hands Up, San Fransisco, The Piper, Dream Of You, All I Want Is You - Already mentioned Wild - This one has hit the top really quickly since being released at the Awards
...........Cya next year :-)
........Newline - Hinckley (Saturday/Sunday)
Great too to catch up with all our Hinckley Newline friends - We did a bunch of recaps & teaches ......... On Saturday evening in the early-birds session I did a quick teach/recap of Scott's No Salvation & Dee's country night club One Day You Will - And Jordan did What U Wanna Do (Thanks to Lynn Jordan's mum - Jordan had a poorly leg so Lynn did the business while Jordan looked on from the sidelines !!) ................. Mid-way though the social I also did a quick teach of Rob's Get On Down - A cool funky one.
On Sunday early doors I warmed them up with Ruben's cool cha cha Regresa - Also revised Get On Down again & Rachael's night club Stupid In Love ......... And taught Shaz's Hypnotized - A neat intermediate pop dance that she's releasing at MaggieG's Southport next weekend. Many thanks to all the good friends who helped out contribute to our Sunday-Out ....... Dan taught Faith & Desire (a lovely smooth dance from Johanna) & recapped his own Holdin' It Down - MT Groove recapped Rachael's funky Rappers Delight & their own Room Service from last time - Lynn (For Jordan) recapped his latest Too Comfortable released down in Bournemouth a few weeks back - MaggieG called in & taught her cool new night club Gave It All Away - Ryan taught Neville/Julie's latest Murder My Heart - And Debbie brought us her brand new one Oh Ruby (Script soon) - A really cool funky phrased A/B west coast - Thanks all for an awesome afternoon.
......Working on another Newline day soon - Watch this space
Playlist - Social
http://www.bigdavegastap.com/Last%20Play%20List%20-%20Newline%20Social.html
Playlist - Sunday-Out
http://www.bigdavegastap.com/Last%20Play%20List%20-%20Newline%20Workshop.html
Dave
www.bigdavegastap.com
www.awesome-linedancing.com
www.newliners.org
07869-213549 (Dave)
07868-424587 (Pauline/Booking Line)
Dave Baycroft
48 Chatsworth Drive, Bedlington Station, Northumberland, NE22 5YS
SUBJECT: RE: Sunday Teach @ the Ft. Wayne Event & Hoosier Dance Fest, Warsaw, IN
FROM: Alice Daugherty/Tim Hand
E:MAIL bigalofamerica@aol.com
Sorry, yesterday when we sent in the list of dances we had taught at the Ft.Wayne Dance Event this past weekend we did forget to mention also Tim did teach a class Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and the dance was "Lucky Old Sun" choreographed by Kim Ray. You really have to dance this dance a couple of times to really appreciate it. At first you may listen to the music by Willie Nelson and Kenny Chesney and not care for it, but trust me after doing it a couple of times it is really a nice dance done so well to the music and like someone in class said a great way to close out an evening of dancing. We actually taught it in West Virginia last November when it was first choreographed and here in Louisville. There is a video with Kim dancing it so you can check it out. It is a 32 count Intermediate Line Dance with No Tags or Restarts, but like I said you have to dance it a couple of times to really get the feel of the dance.
Also, join us Saturday April 10th for the 7th Annual Hoosier Dance Fest at the American Legion in Warsaw, Indiana. This great one day workshop is hosted by Bev Carpenter and instructors will be Pam & Eagle Lindsey, Babe & Judy Woodward, Garth Book, Alice Daugherty, Tim Hand and Bev herself. We have such a great time participating in this event. If you are in the area and you are looking for something fun to do then come on and join us. We will be teaching both Line and Pattern Partner Dances and the evening dance is All Request so something for everyone who attends. Workshop cost is $15.00 and that includes your dance that night. You can also purchase dinner "All You Can Eat" Spaghetti, Salad & Garlic Bread for $6.50 (this is not included with the workshop pass) Now if you have not attended this workshop before make plans now to join us. This year 1/3 of the proceeds is donated to help The Childrens Riley Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. For more information please contact Bev Carpenter at 574-223-5125 or email her at gottadance@rtcol.com. We hope to see you!
Alice & Tim-Louisville, KY
Subject: The Tim Gillis Spring Dance Weekend Workshop
When & where: April 22-25, 2010 Ellenville NY
From: Rosie multari@aol.com
Nearly 6 weeks until we're dancing all weekend long at the beautiful Honor's Haven Resort & Spa (formerly the Fallsview Resort) in Ellenville NY in the Catskills Mountains, just 90 minutes north of NYC! This is a Land Lubbers' Cruise Dancing Vacation!!!! an ALL-Inclusive weekend so you only need to bring your dancing shoes, although we'll have shoe vendors there too!
What's included: Your lodging, all your meals (& nighttime snacks), step cd, Welcome Party with open Bar, over 90 classes for both line and couples' dances, open dancing every night on 4 large wooden floors, music played for every music fan plus 2 live shows with the fantastic Tim Gillis Band, the best country dance band around! We'll have a dedicated Beginner room again, bonus lessons Thurs night & a special Midnight teach on Fri. And there's still more! Check out Tim's website to read the list of our incredible teaching staff. We're going to have a great time and all you need to do to secure a place with us is pay a $70 deposit. The balance is paid at the venue that weekend.
We have several options to fit everyone's budget. You can stay one, two or three nights with meals
included, lessons & open dancing at night, or you can come as a Day Timer for lessons only or with added meals, or You can come & dance with us every evening! All the pricing options can be found on timgillisdanceweekends.com
Our illustrious staff, in alphabetical order, is Forty Arroyo, Johanna Barnes, Alison Biggs, Scott Blevins, Lynne Flanders, Rona Kaye, Dave Kim, Lynne Martino, Rachael McEnaney, Peter Metelnick,
Rosie Multari, John Robinson, Mike & Dodie Serben, and Mal & Linda Zerden.
Our fantastic deejays are Bronco Jim Ward, Mike Serben, Alison Biggs, Dave Kim with Dominic
Trimboli hosting late night Karaoke!
Besides all the dance lessons, we'll be offering a few classes on technique and others to make your dancing more enjoyable, such as Rosie Multari's presentation: "How to Dance Longer & Stronger"- learn how to keep our hips, knees & ankles supporting our dance habit for years to come!
Please go to timgillisdanceweekends.com and click on SPRING WEEKEND to find all this information and more! You can register securely online there, too.
If you have any questions about this or our future weekends, please contact Rosie at
multari@aol.com
We have two new flyers that I'd be happy to email to anyone interested. All you have to do is ask.
be well...be happy....Rosie
SUBJECT: CENTRAL FLORIDA INSTRUCTORS MEETING
FROM: JANIS GRAVES dancinjan@hotmail.com
The monthly meeting of instructors is scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2010, at the Spring Lakes Fire Hall in Orange City, Florida. Our meeting is from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. There are always lots of new dances for us to learn, especially after the Helping Hands Workshop and Space Coast Blast. All instructors are invited to attend and asked to bring a dance to teach and a snack to share.
SUBJECT: DANVILLE (VA) LINE DANCE INVITATIONAL, March 20-21, 2010
FROM: Bonnie Mathews (linedancequeen@nc.rr.com)
Come join us in Danville, VA on March 20 and 21 for a weekend of line dance classes and open dancing! Cost for the weekend is just $30. Instructors are Gail Smith, Harold Logan and Bonnie Mathews. Your dj for the event is Mary Kaye Johnson. Saturday classes run from 10 to 6 and open dance is from 7 to 10. Sunday, classes run from 10 to 2. This is a small, relaxed event with beginner and intermediate dances taught on Saturday. We review the dances taught throughout the day and we also will dance them on Saturday night if the group requests them. Sunday is our “anything goes” day when we teach higher level dances. We have been known to teach requested dances as well, so if you plan to come and have a dance you want to learn, let us know!!
If you’d like information about the event hotel (Comfort Inn) or directions to the Ballou Recreation Center, please e-mail Cindy Jones (jonesci@ci.danville.va.us). If you would like more information about the event itself, please e-mail me.
There will be two more workshops in Danville this year. June 26-27 will have Joanne Brady as the special guest instructor and the final workshop for 2010 will be October 30-31, so mark your calendars now!!
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SUBJECT: NOTE ABOUT DANCES BEING POSTED ON THE NEW DANCES/VIDEO PAGE.
We only accept brand new dances to be posted on our site (no more than two months old). The sites (below) archive dances (and I'm sure there's other sites that also archive dances) and you can submit your older dances and new dances to them, also. If your site as listed below is not correct, please let me know. This is just a list that I have kept for awhile. Remember, our site is only to INTRODUCE brand new dances and they remain there for a short period of time and are either deleted or graduated to the next category as they continue to do well or not. Thanks for your cooperation.
www.kickit.to
http://www.copperknob.co.uk/
www.bigdavegastap.com
http://www.a-s-portal.com
www.linedancermagazine.com
http://www.geocities.com
www.jg2country.com
http://members.aol.com/pbrown4715/dance01.htm
http://www.countrydancer.com/linedancesteps.htm
www.redhotcountry.com
www.country-time.com
www.stepsheetsinmotion.com
www.bannersandboots.co.uk
www.rompinrodeo.co.uk
http://www.yipee.per.sg/SearchStep.asp
www.linedancefun.com
www.countryedge.com
http://members.aol.com/cactusstar/home.htm
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