ISSUE 10 SUMMER 2016 EDITION
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SHORT STORIES, FUN FACTS, MOVIN' ON UP IN THE SPOTLIGH DANIEL'S DANCE CLUB TOP 10'S AND MORE ...
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Here at Love2Line we are enjoying the beautiful hot, sunny weather and hope that you are enjoying the same wherever you are. It is very hot at our dance classes but we are not complaining because it seems ages since we were able to dance with all the doors open. We hope you enjoy this month's issue of Love2Line, there is plenty to interest you. We have interviews with dancer and choreographer Rebecca Lee and this month Hayley Wheatley puts the spotlight on an up and coming choreographer Caroline Cooper. We have our regular partner dancers, Alan and Sonia updating us on what is currently happening on the very popular partner line dancing scene. Daniel Whittaker gives us his Club Top 10's which show what dances are popular in different clubs around the country. Why not have a look at our beginner, improver, intermediate and advanced dance scripts and reviews to see which dances you fancy doing. On top of all that, this month we have an article about Angus in Scotland including information about a local line dance class in case you are in the area and fancy having a dance. Find out which dance Ellvie has chosen as 'the one that got away'. Sit back, relax and enjoy our Coffee Break Fiction, digest our Fascinating Facts to increase your knowledge and have a giggle at our 'secret diary of a line dancer' who once again finds herself in an embarrassing position. Wow there is so much in our Love2Line magazine. We hope you enjoy it and don't forget, we would love to hear from you.
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LOVE2LINE MEETS REBECCA LEE Where are you from? Malaysia I live in Klang, a small town name Kampung Batu Belah How old were you when you started dancing? I started Modern Jazz at the age of 14 and Latin Dance at 15. I did stop dancing at 17 for a while but soon rekindled my passion when I attended a Jazzercise class at age 20. I loved it so much that I did a course to become an instructor. How did you discover line dancing?
Love2Line gets to know Rebecca Lee Dancer and Choreographer Co-Choreographer of Dancing Kizomba
Line dancing is fun and enjoyed all over the world. I love it because I can dance side by side with people from different countries. I started line dancing at 18 years old when I went to a class with my aunt. I loved it because line dancing was easy and fun to learn. Somehow I can express myself in many ways, as long as I don’t lose my direction by doing too much variation, ha ha. When did you start teaching? I started teaching at the age of 20. I’m blessed, there are many people who believe in what I can deliver in a dance class and I have my own dance studio.
When did you first start chorographing dances? I started choreographing when I joined the So You Think You Can Dance Malaysia Season 1. I needed to prepare a solo dance for voting purposes. I choreographed my first line dance in 2010 which was called Room Service.
I’m proud to be part of line dancing because it has enabled me to travel around the world. In the beginning I was mostly in Asia. I was invited to Korea to judge and perform and then I went to Japan for three consecutive years as a guest performer and to teach at a few workshops. I was also invited to go to Indonesia for the D’ULD dance competition as a guest judge and performer. In 2016 I was proud to be invited by David Hoyn as a guest at his 20 Years In Teaching event in Australia and then went to the Australia Dance Master in Tamworth to conduct a dance workshop and perform in an entertainment show. I am so grateful for all these opportunities.
What genre of music do you prefer? R&B, POP If you werent a dancer or what would you be doing now? If I hadn’t become a dancer then I would probably have been a Kindergarten Teacher. What message would you give to other budding dancers and choreographers? Have sheer determination and stay positive with what you believe in with your dream as a dancer. To view Rebecca's comprehensive dance profile click here
WELL I NEVER Once again Love2Line brings you line dancers some interesting and quirky facts to amaze you. So whether you are in a pub quiz or just enjoy soaking up new information we hope you find these facts interesting. 1. Ruou ran is a Vietnamese rice wine with a pickled snake in it and believed to cure all illnesses. (Ooooer think I'll stick with Paracetamol)
2. The Romans pioneered fast food with open-fronted pubs-cumrestaurants where food was served at a counter and could be eaten in or taken away. (Mmmmmm I love Italian food, wonder if they served pizza?)
3. Casanova recommended eating 50 Oysters for breakfast. (well they do say Oysters are an aphrodisiac. No wonder he was supposed to be an amazing lover!!!)
4. San Diego International Airport has a bathroom for dogs. (That's a bit unfair for cats isn't it?)
5. In Egypt, pinching a bride is said to bring good luck to the pincher. (and a load of bruises for the poor bride no doubt. Ouch)
6. Eisoptrophobia is a fear of mirrors. (Yes, I have this fear, especially first thing in the morning!!!!!)
We hope you enjoyed these fascinating facts. Now you can go out and amaze your friends with your fountain of knowledge. There will be more to astound you next month.
If you have never been to Scotland I strongly urge you to make a visit. It is a lovely country with stunning scenery and friendly, warm people who will make you very welcome. One area in Scotland, which is worth a visit, is the county of Angus situated on the east side of Scotland. Angus has a long history having been occupied since the Neolithic period. Archaeologists have found evidence of Bronze Age burials and unearthed pottery urns, silver discs and a gold armlet. Iron age archaeology is also represented in the form of underground structures called Souterrain found in parts of Angus. Angus has beautiful scenery with rolling hills and glens. It is a fertile agricultural area where potatoes and soft fruits are cultivated and, of course, is famous for its rearing of the popular Angus cattle. There are many places of interest to satisfy tourists in Angus. If you love history and architecture then visit Glamis Castle, which was the childhood home of our present Queen’s mother, the former Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.
A must for tourists who can admire its beautiful Renaissance and Gothic architecture and enjoy walking round its lovely grounds. If you are more sport minded then you can visit Carnoustie, famous for the Carnoustie Golf Links. This is one of the venues in the Open Championship rotation and has seen many famous golfers play on its courses. It is reported to be one of the most difficult golf courses to play on and has fondly been given the nickname ‘Car-Nasty’ because of the frequent adverse weather conditions If you prefer more laid back pursuits then why not visit the Angus Folk Museum, located in Forfar, which is a centre for agricultural history and rural life. You can also visit Brechin Cathedral dating back to the 13th century. Admire its architecture with the round tower; stained glass windows and its cross slab ‘St Mary’s Stone’ which is a rare example of Scottish 11th century stone sculpture.
Whist in Angus, an interesting place to visit is Auchmithie, a former fishing village which sits atop a cliff of red sandstone. This village once boasted a thriving fishing industry where the locals caught lobster, crabs and herrings. The cliffs, with their rock arches and caves once made this a popular place for smugglers. The beach is a must for beachcombers as jasper can be found amongst the pebbles. Most are predominantly dark red, but if you are lucky you may come across the rarer green or yellow jasper. Sir Walter Scott once stayed in Auchmithie and included it in his novel ‘The Antiquary” under the name ‘Musselcrag.’ The beautiful cliffs and attractive beach are certainly worth visiting. I could go on and on about the sights and delights of Angus but why not go and see for yourself. If you find yourself in Angus and fancy catching up with line dancing, then look no further. Crazy Hazy holds regular classes in Auchmithie, Carnoustie and Arbroath and we have put details of her classes below so that you can add line dancing to your list of things to do whilst in the area.
Monday eve - 7-9pm - Auchmithie Village Hall DD11 5SQ - Mainly pop - Intermediate Tuesday morn - 10.30-11.30am - Phillip Hall, Carnoustie DD7 7PP - Improver Tuesday eve - 7-8.30 & 8.30-9.15pm - West Kirk Hall, Arbroath DD11 3AZ - Improver/Intermediate Wednesday eve - 6.45-7.45 & 7.45-8.45 & 8.45-9.30pm - British Legion Club, Arbroath DD11 3AP - Beginner/Improver/Intermediate Thursday eve - 7-9pm - Village Hall, Auchmithie DD11 5SQ - mostly country, Improver/ Intermediate www.crazy-hazy.co.uk
The last couple of weeks it has really become apparent how vital the work of the LDF is. I've become aware of one line dance teacher who was in a tragic car accident and sadly lost her husband she has required extensive surgery and cannot walk. It goes without saying that she will be unable to keep her classes going and lose the income that she may normally rely on. Whilst the LDF may be able to offer a little financial help, what would happen if this charity didn't exist? Most teachers are very lucky to have such supportive class members who rely on their local line dance classes to give them a night out, exercise, social interaction and friendships. It is usually these very class members that apply to the LDF for some assistance for their teacher. It is important that people are aware of the LDF how to nominate someone for an award and also help keep the LDF funded so in circumstances like these there are enough funds to go around and actually make a difference in peoples lives. The LDF usually organise a charity day in March with activities around the country. March 2016 over ÂŁ10,000 was raised in a day. It shouldn't just end there. Another teacher I know has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and will also be out of action for some time following the op. Now more than ever it is important that the LDF have enough funds to help in circumstances such as these and it is important that clubs and dancers do their bit to keep the funds coming in through regular raffles and events.
About the LDF Where it all began The Line Dance Foundation (LDF) was founded in 2007 by Betty Drummond of Linedancer Magazine with the aim of establishing a charity to support those people involved the Line dance business who found themselves in difficult circumstances through illness, accident or other distressing circumstances which affected their ability to work and earn a living. Who benefits? We help anyone who is involved in Line dance on a profession basis be that part-time or full time, anywhere in the world and in any capacity be it Choreographer, Instructor, Performer, DJ or Event Organiser. Details of the donations we make to beneficiaries are kept completely confidentiality. However, sometimes beneficiaries are happy to let it be known they have needed and received help but disclosure will never come from the LDF. How to nominate If you know someone you think needs our help then making an application is easy. Simply CLICK HERE to get a Grant Application underway.
Our UK bank details If you would like to make a donation direct to our UK bank, here are our details: Account name: Line Dance Foundation Sort Code: 20 - 80 - 33 Account: 03 993 086 For international transfers: IBAN: GB86 BARC 2080 3303 9930 86 SWIFTBIC CODE: BARCGB22 Registered charity no. 1164708 consent of the Charity Commission.
This month’s, slightly saucy, coffee break fiction is inspired by the line dance title ‘Your Place Or Mine’, choreographed by Ria Vos, Karl-Harry Winson and Robbie McGowan Hickie to the music ‘Bedroom’ sung by Alvaro Estrella. Will the lascivious man get his just desserts, will Zoe see through his wicked intentions? Sit down with a cup of coffee and a biscuit and find out. Your Place Or Mine? Anyone walking past the Paradise Club would be forgiven for having a little chuckle. The exotic name certainly did not live up to its physical appearance. Built in the late 1940’s, the, once pristine, stonework was engrained with filth and grime from decades of smoke belched out from nearby factories. Graffiti covered the walls, not the artistic type as produced by Banksy, but lewd obscene scribbling from generations of local youths.
The fluorescent Paradise Club sign had long since lost some of its letters and the ones remaining gave rise to its nickname “The Arse Club”. Inside was just as dingy, dirty and run down as the exterior. Cleaners had, long ago, stopped trying to keep the place up to an acceptable hygiene level, as the task overwhelmed them. The sprung wooden dance floor, which had once witnessed elegant dancers gliding across its polished surface, was now sticky with spilt beer. Dried bloodstains showed evidence of alcohol-fuelled brawls. Carpet, surrounding the dance floor, was threadbare, filthy with ground in pie, peas and chips. The tired old barman, who had worked at the club for over thirty years, had seen everything. Nothing surprised him anymore and that is the reason he did not give a second glance to the oddly matched couple sitting by the bar. In a club filled with teenage Goths and Moshers, the man was clearly out of place. Aged about forty, he was dressed in an expensive, well cut, gray suit complemented by a red silk shirt and gray tie. A Rolex watch gleamed on his wrist. He was good-looking and a great deal older than his teenage girlfriend. The man turned to the girl, “Do you want another drink Zoe?” “Don’t mind if I do, another Lambrini please babe.” “Barman, a Lambrini for the lady and red wine for me please.” The barman sighed and went to get the drinks. Zoe looked at the man and put her hand on his knee. “Are you okay hun? I know you really didn’t want to come here tonight.” She flicked her long auburn extensions out of her face and licked her lips seductively as she looked at him.
The man stroked her hand. “I’m cool lover, but I’ll be happier when we can be alone.” Leaning closer, she whispered huskily in his ear. “Don’t worry babes. I’ll make it up to you later.” She turned towards the bar and sipped her Lambrini. The man eyed her with a predatory look. Zoe was a stunner, there was no doubt about that. Her curvaceous figure was enhanced by the very low cut dress she was wearing and her long, spray tanned legs seemed to go on forever. Okay, she wasn’t exactly the brightest light in the street, but then who wanted to discuss politics or religion when you had a gorgeous creature like Zoe bouncing up and down on top of you. Gazing at the dance floor he sneered at the spotty youths in their Goth clothes, torn jeans and filthy trainers. What a dump, he thought, as he looked around the room. The place should be condemned as it was a positive health hazard. He had, had the misfortune to visit the gents toilets earlier in the evening. They smelt of vomit, urine, stale cigarette smoke and illegal substances. One of the urinals had been pulled away from the wall and water was pouring out from the pipes. Never mind, it wouldn’t be too long until they could leave. At least there was no danger of him banging into anyone he knew in this hovel. He had to be careful, making sure he took his birds to places that were well away from family and work. Oh yes he was very clever and had everything worked out, totally in control. The danger of being caught out actually excited him, it was a real turn on and heightened his sense of pleasure.
He glanced at Zoe watching her ample breasts jiggle up and down in time to the music. If his friends could see him now they would be so jealous. Zoe moved closer to him running her hands through his thick dark hair which had a touch of gray at the sides. “My mate shouldn’t be too long now. She’s promised to lend me her hair straighteners ‘cos I told Emma I’d do her hair for her tomorrow and mine have broken.”
The man yawned. Zoe couldn’t half rabbit. He switched off most of the time but at the mention of her friend his ears pricked up and he was immediately interested. “This mate of yours. What does she look like?” “Oh she’s really attractive, long dark hair, tall, slim, really cool. You’ll like her. She’s a bit of a posh bird, a lot posher than me. I met her at one of those fancy clubs out of town a couple of months ago. We hit it off and she’s a really good mate now. I told her I’ve got a fit new boyfriend, so she can’t wait to meet you.” The man felt a surge of excitement. This could work to his advantage and end up being a night to remember, if he played his cards right. Maybe the friend would be up for a threesome. Zoe was not averse to a bit of kinkiness, so her mate might be accommodating as well. He felt a strong stirring as he imagined the possibilities. ‘Down boy’, he smiled to himself, ‘there’ll be plenty of time for that later. Don’t tire yourself out.’ “Zoe, what about another drink?” “Ooh you’re terrible babes are you trying to get me bladdered?” she squealed in her high-pitched voice. He winced. “No sweetheart, I don’t want you too bladdered, if you get my drift.” One of the main downsides to Zoe was her loud, Liverpool accent. It wasn’t in the least bit attractive and really grated on him. Sometimes he just wanted to shout at her and tell her to shut up but realised this was an irritation he had to put up with in order to get the prize.
He sipped his wine and turned again to look at the youths on the dance floor. Shaking his head in annoyance, he watched them gyrating to the loud, throbbing music, drinking from bottles and groping their girlfriends. They had no class and obviously didn’t know how to pull, or treat birds. His mind wandered, taking him back to when he was eighteen, free, single and up for everything. With a sigh he remembered holidays abroad in Ibiza with his mates. Drinking and girls were the main items on the agenda. Getting tanked up, then pulling a girl or two if you were lucky. It didn’t matter what they looked like. Just like his granddad used to say, ‘you don’t look at the mantelpiece when you’re stoking the fire.’ Anyway, after a skinful of beer, any girl looked good and they were all up for it out there. Grinning, he remembered the twin sisters from Newcastle. What a night that was. The Geordie girls sure knew their way around a man. Those were the days. He gulped down his wine and thought about his life now. Forty-one years of age, married with two kids and soon to be made a Director of the firm. It irked him to know that people thought he only held his position because he was married to the boss’s daughter. He shuddered when he though of Janice, his wife. She had never been a looker but had let herself go more and more over the years. Mousy and frumpy, always dressed in baggy tops and leggings. Her hair was a mess. She was always moaning that she didn’t have time to visit the hairdresser. When he wanted sex there was always some excuse. No wonder he looked for excitement elsewhere, it was her own fault that he had strayed, after all, a man has needs, it’s perfectly natural.
The only thing Janice was interested in at the moment was her stupid book club. He’d seen them when it was Janice’s turn to host the group, a load of dull middle-aged women discussing boring books. What a load of mingers. They ought to read that Fifty Shades of whotsit, might learn something from it, like how to please a bloke. At least it gave him an excuse to go out and have his fun. Getting together with Janice had been a big mistake, the result of a stupid bet at work. It happened at his works Christmas party when he was just twenty years old. He and his workmates, loaded up with drink, had made a bet which of them could pull Janice, the boss’s daughter. She was considered to be a bit of a dog so the winner would be a brave man. Naturally he beat the others because he was, by far, better looking, smoother and much smarter than his mates. However, a passionate session in his beat up car resulted in Janice announcing that she was pregnant a couple of months later. A hurriedly arranged marriage followed shortly afterwards. Oh his mates thought that was so funny. He had, had the last laugh though because he became the boss’s son-in-law and found himself promoted and pushed up the managerial ladder. Now he was the envy of his mates as he could afford his fancy clothes, fast cars and exotic holidays abroad. He glanced down at his gold cuff links. Oh yes, it was well worth putting up with Janice’s sour face, just as long as she didn’t find out about his little dalliances. Of course Zoe wouldn’t last. He never stayed with a bird longer than three months. A man needed a change, just like he needed a new car every now and then, or a new suit. What girl would he go for next? A redhead would be nice, fiery and passionate. A lascivious smile crept on his lips.
“Oh babe,” Zoe giggled. “Are you thinking about what we’re going to get up to later on?” “Can’t wait, sweet cheeks.” He glanced at his watch hoping that the friend wouldn’t be too long. The sight of Zoe in her provocative dress had already filled him with lust and the thought of a threesome with her mate, had made him feel so randy he didn’t think he could hold out much longer. “Ooh hun, I think my mate’s here now.” Zoe squeaked loudly. “Over here, over here.” She jumped up and down waving her arms. “Jezza I’d like you to meet my new fella.” The man adjusted his tie, licked his lips. Excitement throbbed through his veins. He primed himself, ready to stun Zoe’s friend with his perfect 100-mega watt smile. As he turned, his blue eyes met a pair of similar deep blue eyes that widened in surprise and then stared in horror as realisation dawned. The man’s smile faded. He choked out his words. “J.Jessica?” “Dad! What the hell are you doing here?” The man loosened his tie; he tried to speak but could only emit a low moan. Zoe looked on in horror. “Jessica is your daughter?” You never told me you had children. Please don’t tell me you’re married?” “Yes, he is”, Jessica hissed. “But he wont be for long once mum finds out.” Zoe started crying hysterically. “How could you do this? You lying, no good cheat. You’ve made a total muppet out of me.” How painful is the end of pleasure. It was over in a second. Jessica slapped her father on his cheek and stormed out crying. Zoe threw her Lambrini in his face and tottered away on her 5-inch heels. “You creep.” She screamed. The tired old barman sighed, picked up his cloth and wiped the spilt drink from the counter. Nothing surprised, or shocked him anymore. Ellvie Wood (2016)
MOVIN' ON UP Spotlight On Rising Choreographers With Hay What was it that first made you realise that line dancing was for you? I went to a line dancing class ran by my mother & father (Sheila & Geoff Allen), back in 2001 at a local Social Club in Linthorpe. I went one night purely out of curiosity! I had a really good night with two lovely ladies Kath Webber and Pam Mason. I enjoyed it so much that I just couldn’t wait for the next week to arrive! I had found something that was a great social activity. To this day I am still dancing with these ladies! Your first choreographed dance was called “Someone”. What attracted you to the music?
Hi, I’m Hayley and this month I met with Caroline Cooper from Teesside. As she lives locally to me, I chose to teach her first ever choreographed dance “Someone” and it was well liked throughout the area. Caroline continues to write from the heart and encourages others to do the same. Here she tells us about her line dance journey:
I wrote “Someone” back in May 2012. I cannot remember now where I first heard the music, but I approached the song writer “Mike Lane” and asked if he minded that I wrote a dance to his track. The lyrics are so lovely that I knew I had to write a good dance to compliment the tune. To be truthful the dance took me all of 5 mins to write! Little did I know back then it would be such a hit. Happy to say it’s still danced all over the world today! Which choreographers inspire you? My all time idol is Ria Vos, this lady is truly amazing, her choreography is perfection, she’s a true professional. I’m also inspired by Neville & Julie, I find their choreographies quite different to others out there, with some of their dance moves challenging, fun and unique.
yley Wheatley What advice would you give to others wanting to try their hand at choreography? Yes indeed! Try it, let your feet go wild! You can only try and see what you think, but just don’t get disappointed if your first couple of attempts don’t go to plan! Just keep trying! Write from the heart, go with what you feel the music is telling you to do!
In my private life this has to be celebrating in July with my family as my husband (Simon) and I have been married for 25 years. We celebrated in Vegas! This was a great holiday, whilst we were there my daughter turned 25 years old and my son 21! This was a family celebration to remember. *Feedback from your classes are always good, how do you keep them fun? *
*What do you do to relax when you're not dancing? * I don’t really get a lot of spare time, with classes, learning and practice, but I do enjoy making handmade greetings cards, I find sitting for a few hours does relax me and it’s an activity that I can do that’s not using my feet! I’m also a courier delivery firm, it’s not relaxing to be fair but very different to my every-day life!
*What would you say is your biggest achievement? * In line-dancing this has to be September 2014 I was honoured to have my dance “Push For The Stride” published . This was an absolute dream come true for me. Also dancing on stage with Adrian Churm! An experience I will never forget.
I am so lucky that I have excellent class numbers and they are growing every week, often seeing new faces on our dance floors each week. I think the reason for this is that we are a great double act, my mam (Sheila Allen) and me, have an excellent relationship on and off the floor, we bounce off each other! This reflects in our classes. Word of mouth is very powerful and this is why we are still going strong today! Keep them fun! We certainly do!. We (The Linedancers Of Linthorpe (LOL), offer linedancing trips abroad, drop in socials, dance nights with artistes, charity nights, and for the last 5 years we have together with Adrian Churm as our guest choreographer been running linedancing weekends. *Which line dance song do you find the most inspiring? * For the first 5 months of this year, I was very ill, as a few dancers will know, I was at a low point, unable to dance for a while, this was very upsetting for me as dancing is my life. As I was recovering and starting to ween myself back to the dance floor an amazing dance was released called “Better When I’m Dancing” This song, dance title says it all!
* What is your most memorable dance experience? * This is easy to answer! Last year I had the honour to teach on a cruise ship for the Maltese Dancers. Teaching whilst sailing around the Med. Sounds like lots of fun. It's been a pleasure interviewing you and I wish you all the success in the world for your future in choreography. Caroline’s latest dance “Carry You Home” is choreographed to a Ward Thomas track of the same name. The music has a great beat and the lovely formation of steps means that the intermediate dance could prove a real hit for dancers of all levels.
What comes to mind when I say Golden Oldies? Do you suddently picture your gran pushing her zimmer frame? For me there's nothing better than looking back into the dark recesses of your brain, dusting off the cobwebs and resurrecting a long since forgotten classic line dance. These are some of the favourites that sadly you never get chance to dance any more. Paul O'Connor hosted a charity social and a classics workshop. Not only was it a day of fun and frolics but there were some great teachers volunteering to refresh these lost gems. Dawn Sherlock, Chris Atkinson and Pamela Martin took us on a journey back in time between them teaching: Someday and Forever. Do Your Thing. Open Arms AM to PM. Faith and Desire. Hold your Horses. .Social dancing requests were a mix of old and new. Scandalous. Deeply Completely. Gypsy. SXE. Chill Factor. Dont Stop Movin. Chilli Cha Cha. Whole Again. Poker Face. Pot of Gold. Razor Sharp. Muccara Walk. Titanic. Amazing Faith. Coochie Bang Bang. Bittersweet Memory. Let er Rip. Have Fun Go Mad. Cha Cha Lengua. Dancing Violins. Move a Like. Stop It. Hairspray. With These Eyes. Nu Flow. Galway Girls. Maybe Tomorrow. Let Me Love You. Midnight Waltz. Picnic Polka. Just for Grins. Drive me Wild. Blu Finger Lou. Electric Reel. Islands in the Stream. MJ Moves. T Bone Shuffle. Footloose. Girls Like. Waiting Game. Gypsy Queen. Funky Cha Cha. Cold Blooded. Swing Your Chains. Make You Move. Pieces. Easy Love. Cake by the Ocean. After Midnight.
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WOMAN UP!
32 Count 4 Wall Improver
48 Count 4 Wall Intermediate
Music: "Gypsy Queen" by Chris Norman
Choreographed by Hazel Pace
This 32 count, 4 wall, improver level dance, choreographed by Hazel Pace to the music ‘Gypsy Queen’ by Chris Norman, seems to be going down a storm, and quite rightly. The music is very infectious being one of those songs that you can’t help but sing along to, and the choreography fits the music really well. I particularly love the paddle turn steps in section 3 which suit the music to perfection adding to the ‘gypsy’ feel of the song. The great thing about this dance is that it is achievable for the less confident dancers and also appeals to the more experienced dancers. That is why I believe the floors are always full when the dance comes on. I think this dance will be around for a long time and it certainly deserves to be.
Music, "Woman Up" – Meghan Trainor
Choreographer:Rachael McEnaney-White, and Amy Christian
Right away the music makes you want to dance and there is plenty of scope with the choreography to put some funky moves in. For example, you can do a funky body roll in section 3 with the left half pivot turn. I do particularly like section 3 – some tricky timing going on with ¼ turn left point and 1/8 turn right sweeping left round into left cross, step to right but it does fit with the music and the more you do it, the more natural it feels. There is one tag where, at the end of the 5th wall you repeat the last 16 counts of the dance but, again, once you get used to the music it comes naturally to you. The dance is popular at our classes and I really hope it does well.
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ANGELS ON MY SIDE 64 Count 2 Wall Intermediate Music Angels on my side , Rick Astley
Choreographer: Alan Birchall & Jacqui Jax
lan has taught this at two of my events and it was a packed floor both times. Excellent feedback on this dance with the catchy sing along tune by Rick Astley and steps that fit perfectly with a couple of unusual steps thrown in like the reverse paddle. A dance with no tags and no restarts is always a bonus making it more achiievable for improvers but the steps are interesting enough to keep the intermediates interested. Big thumbs up from us!! Suzi
WALK OF SHAME 64 Count Phrased Intermedaite 1 wall Music: "I'm Going Home" by Hedgegaard feat. Nahiba & Patrick Dorgan
Choreographers: Simon Ward & Niels Poulson
This 64 count, 1 wall, phrased intermediate is fast becoming one of my favourite dances Good music with a strong beat is always a winner. There were some moans from the dancers when Parts A and B were mentioned and more moans when I mentioned the tags. However, by the end of the dance everyone was saying that it wasn’t as bad as they thought and instead of walking off the dance floor with heads hung down covering their faces, as it says in the script, everyone was smiling and giving high fives. There is some interesting choreography, I love the volta in part B and also the bounce L foot forward point back L to and L shuffle forward. A bit of unusual choreography which I like. Okay there are tags but to be honest after you have done the dance a few times they do fall into place and add to the quirkiness of the dance. I hope this becomes a floor filler because it certainly deserves it.
SECRET DIARY OF A LINE DANCER
Here we are again with another tale from my diary of a line dancer. My question to you is this – how many of you line dancers hate going shopping with your partners? Come on; own up, I bet it is quite a lot of you. Personally, going shopping with my better half is an absolute nightmare. To begin with, going food shopping is something I put on a par with going to the dentist. I hate large supermarkets with a vengeance. As soon as I walk through the doors I feel like Alice in Wonderland when she fell down that pesky rabbit hole. Bombarded from all angles by things crying out ‘eat me, eat me’ or ‘drink me, drink me.’ The lighting doesn’t help either. I’m sure it is designed to turn us into mesmerized, zombie shoppers, conditioned into buying things we neither need, nor want. After 10 minutes of cruising round the store with a trolley whose wheels must have been put on by a 2 year old, I begin to feel like a Stepford Wife.
When I shop on my own, I usually manage to be in and out within 10 to 15 minutes. I know what I want and don’t pussyfoot around. However, when I go with my beloved, it is a totally different experience, and not a good one I must add. To be fair he is a trained chef and so foods are very important to him but why, oh why, does he have to read every bit of print on every item he picks up? Once he gets his specs out I know we are in for the long haul. I get so bored that often I find myself wandering off ending up in the cake or chocolate aisle. Not a good place for a chocoholic to be. My beloved also has a habit of wandering off and if I had a pound for every time I have to chase round a supermarket trying to find him, I would be a millionaire and living in the Seychelles. Honestly, it happens so often that now I insist he takes his mobile phone with him, ensuring that I don’t have to chase round in circles looking for him.
Clothes shopping is no better. Unfortunately, sometimes I do have to take him along with me. Big mistake. One time I remember needing to purchase a dress for a wedding and wanted his opinion. I went into the changing rooms leaving him sitting outside with strict instructions to stay put. When I was ready, I flounced out of the changing rooms, did a twirl and said to my beloved, ‘what do I look like in this?’ I
A strange man’s voice replied ‘Very nice love, give us another twirl.’ Yes my better half had wandered off, his place taken by another bored looking gentleman. I later found my beloved roaming round the women’s underwear section. What he was doing there, I really didn’t want to know.
Another time he dutifully walked behind me in the women’s clothes section of a large store where I gave him the task of holding items I wanted to try on. I thought this would keep him out of trouble. No such luck. A young couple walked past us and when I looked round I saw that the girl, a very attractive blonde, was being dragged along by my better half as her hair had got caught round a coat hanger. My beloved was totally unaware of what was happening until I told him. The girl’s partner and myself were both laughing hysterically. He turned to me and said, ‘did he catch you like that?
So line dancers, you can see why I hate shopping with my fella. Unfortunately needs must and he does have his uses sometimes such as credit cards, carrying stuff etc. Until next time, line dancers, happy dancing. Ellvie x
Here are our Hot picks and recommended dances for the month. This month we have split the scripts into levels to make it easy for you to choose a dance.
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DUSTY BOOTS RAISE MONEY
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A BIG Thank You to Team Dusty Boots Carrie’s Dusty boots Line Dance Demonstration Group was formed several years ago from members of different Line Dancing groups in the Almanzora Valley area of Almeria, Spain, which is the province between Murcia and Malaga. We are a self funding demonstration team that can often be seen at various charity functions throughout the Almanzora Valley and beyond. We have over the years performed different sets at various Charity events helping to raise money for worthwhile causes.
I would like to pay tribute to my team that are: Geraldine Day, Kim Warner, Jan Corney, Helen Simpson, Margaret Farmery, Eleanor Tolman, Chris McPhie, Richard Tolman and Steve Corney for all the hours of practice and hard work, and for giving up free time over the years, producing some great dance shows and exhibitions, from the bottom of my heart to ‘Team Dusty Boots’ many thanks for the continued commitment and support and for helping to raise lots of money over the years !!! Also many thanks to all of our followers, husbands/partners/family of Dusty Boots that come along to events to support us, it is very much appreciated.
DANIEL'S DANCE CLUB TOP 10's
I have a small selection of Instructors / DJ's across the UK who have kindly given me their time to let me know what's hot on the dance floor in their area and what TWO dances they would recommend YOU to learn. If you have your own club and want to submit your results for the WHOLE of April then please submit to me by the last Friday of the month. You can submit your club Top 10 dances each month by visiting my website here. http://www.dancefeveruk.com/
The One That Got Away Ellvie’s Escapees - Teacher & Dancer for over 20 years, she shares her passion for line dancing and finds hidden gems long since forgotten or never discovered.
The One That Got Away Summertime Love by Kate Sala This month's 'one that got away' is a fairly recent one. It was choreographed in July 2015 so is only a 'baby' in terms of line dances but as it seems to have vanished I feel very strongly that it should be given a chance. Okay I will put you out of your misery, the dance is called Summertime Love, a 40 count, 4 wall, easy intermediate level dance choreographed by Kate Sala. I heard the music first of all and absolutely loved it. 'El Mismo' by Alvaro Soler sums up Summer holidays, drinking sangria by the pool, in fact everything that is good about warm summer days. The beat is up tempo and makes you want to get up on that dance floor. The choreography fits so well with the music and is a pleasure to dance. I particularly love section 3 with syncopated rock steps, kick ball cross and side rock (sway) step. There are also some crossing sambas which fit in very well with the Latin style music.
There is one restart on wall 3 and an 8 count tag on wall 6. These are not difficult and I think the tag adds a little bit of extra flair to the dance. As it is easy intermediate, this dance is achievable for most dancers. Interesting enough for dancers who like a challenge but not too hard for dancers who are a little bit more cautious. Sadly, I haven't seen it danced anywhere else so have only been able to do it in my lounge. I think it is such a shame that it seems to have dropped off the earth and floated off into the universe. Come on teachers, it is summer and we need something to cheer ourselves up with. This dance with its catchy music will certainly bring a smile to any dancers face. See you next month with another 'one that got away.'
Alan B’s Annual Dance Weekend 14 - 16 JULY 2017 Inn On The Prom Hotel Lytham St Annes Lancashire (UK) FY8 1LU Join Alan Birchall & Jacqui Jax at this ‘luxury’ sea front Boutique Hotel Morning Workshops - Evening Social Dancing ‘Champagne Reception’ Guests have full use of the Hotels Health Club & Spa with indoor pool Jacuzzi sauna & gymnasium For More Information & Bookings: Tel: +44 (0)1204 654503 / 07984 373315 Email: alan@alanbirchall.com jacqui@nulinedance.com Website: www.alanbirchall.com
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LOVE2PARTNER DANCE
Hi there folks, just been working at a great weekend (17th - 19th June ) run by Jean Webb of Fancy Feet ( Blackpool ). It was Jean’s first Country Music Weekend and she was really looking forward to it being a spectacular event. She had brought in from the USA Dan & Kelly Albro ( Mishnock Barn ) to do the dance instruction and had on stage Glenn Rogers on Friday & Saturday Night and Nigel Slater on the Saturday Afternoon. Myself & Sonia were busy keeping the dance floor buzzing and I was filling in with the D.J’ing. Friday Night got off to a good start with Jean welcoming Dan & Kelly Albro to the UK along with some of their friends from the USA and also giving a large party of dancers from Germany a very warm welcome. We had a good mix of Line & Partner Dancing, with Glenn Rogers going non-stop to keep us all on our feet and we kept on going till well after Midnight. During the night Dan Albro made his way onto the dance floor and taught us a nice little easy 16 Count Line Dance called “ Oh Behave “ danced to a Kenny Chesney track called “ Noise “, this gave us a chance to get into the learning mode for Saturday The Saturday morning was started with myself as D.J. and then welcoming Dan & Kelly Albro onto the dance floor and leaving him to take over with the teaching. He taught 2 new Line Dances both 32 Count :-
“ Raise Em’ Up High “ danced to “ No Can Left Behind “ sung by Cole Swindell, which went down well with us all raising our glasses high whenever prompted by the music and then went on to teach “ Dancing Around It “ danced to “ Dancing Around It “ sung by Charles Kelley, which was self explanatory when we started to dance it. Both Line Dances were received with plenty of applause after being taught.We took a small break and then it was time for Dan & Kelly to start with the Partner Dances. 2 New Partner Dances were taught :“ Laid Back “ danced to “ Laid Back “ sung by Dallas Davidson. This was an Up-tempo Cha Cha - 32 Count Dance, which was then followed on with another 32 Count Partner Dance called “ Triple Cross “ danced to a great track from Keith Urban called Wasted Time “ Both of the dances went down well with the Partner Dancers and we should be publishing the videos of them on the website a.s.a.p. All of the dances taught were choreographed by Dan Albro Jean thanked Dan & Kelly for their teaching sessions and then it was off to lunch for us all. We all returned in the afternoon to be entertained by Nigel Slater who also kept us busy with all the up to date tracks and we had another go at the dances taught in the morning, myself & Sonia being busy on the dance floor with everyone whilst Jean took over the D.J’ing for the Afternoon.
Dinner time was soon upon us so it was down to getting Dinner and getting ready for the Evening Event. Glenn Roger’s was back on stage tonight and told us he was doing a completely different set to the previous night and he certainly did, well apart from the Cowboy Macarena, don’t know where that came from but it filled the Dance floor tonight Just like it had on Friday. Jean & Myself worked as D.J’s for the night and are sure from comments received everyone had a great night dancing again well into the night. Sunday Morning was dedicated to a quick review of all dances taught followed by fond farewell’s to Dan & Kelly & everyone who was travelling on home. Quite a few of us including the parties from Germany had stayed on for an extra night and we all went down to take the “ Ferry Cross The Mersey “ in the afternoon followed by an evening meal in a Chinese Restaurant.
The good news is that Dan & Kelly will be returning next year hopefully in the beginning of September to do some more Dance Instruction. Further details will be published on Fancy Feet’s website and also on ours. Videos of the Dances along with some footage taken during the event and also some video’s of artistes have been uploaded to our website along with the dance scripts which Dan has forwarded to us. Why not come and join us all and make Fancy Feet’s 2 nd Annual Country Weekend even bigger & better. Best Wishes Alan, Sonia, Jean, Dan & Kelly.
RANCH DANCE LINE DANCE RADIO STATION
The show is aired weekly every Wednesday between 8 and 10pm on K107fm. This is a local community radio station based in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland and as such can only be heard via the radio in the local area. However it is also broadcast via the internet at the same time on the K107fm website. Tune in www.k107.co. uk.
Ranch Dance Radio Show hosted by Lorraine Brown. The show is a mixture of interviews with a wide variety of choreographers that put together our favourite dances, music from the current Top Twenty requests from listeners and where the local dancing is happening.
If you're not able to catch the show live, the show is posted to Mixcloud an online music streaming service, click here for a list of all the previous weeks shows which you can catch up on. Each show has a link so you can post your favourites via facebook, twitter and google+ and tell all your friends. If you want to contact Lorraine and say hi, please do through either ‘K107fm-Contact Us’ or ‘FacebookRanch Dance Fife’.
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