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Beginning Line Dance Class: Come Learn “Breaking Hearts”
Continuing the “Party Match Up” Series…
One of the things I try very hard to do is to select line dances which match up with a “Couples” dance style.
I choose dances where the choreography of the dance is done to distinct types of music which correspond to the couples dance styles: Cha-Cha, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Rumba, Tango, Night Club Two Step, Polka, Salsa, etc.
Why? Because finding a place to actually DANCE the line dances that you learn in class is HARD! Of course you can always dance in your kitchen or living room or even on the front porch. The neighbors might talk about that “crazy person” down the block, but you could do it.
DanceMakers has two “Practice Parties” each month. In Feb they will be on Feb 10th and Feb 24th, 8pm – 9:30 pm.
Psssssstttt… don’t tell anyone but a line dance does NOT have to be danced to the original song!!!! Shhhh…it is our secret. 🙂
So….to use this week’s dance as an example, when you’re at the Practice Party, and a “Cha Cha” comes on, you can jump out in the middle of the floor and start doing “Breaking Hearts” the dance that we’ll review/learn on Tue. As you dance, use good dance floor etiquette and be aware of the other dancers on the floor so that everyone can enjoy their style of dance, both couples and line.
So, come on out, join the fun, and learn this awesome “Cha-Cha” on Tuesday, Jan 31st at 6pm
- Have fun!
- Meet new people.
- Use this pattern to practice basic Cha-Cha technique and improve your couples dancing.
- Exercise!
- And… HAVE LOTS OF FUN!
When & Where…
Every Tuesday at 6pm!
Next class is tonight, Jan 31st!!!!
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- DanceMakers of Texas
— 6201 Sunset Drive, Suite 630 Fort Worth, TX 76116 [Get Directions]
— Studio ph: 817-244-8500
.. - Save money by paying for the entire month:
- Drop in rate for a single class is $15
- Save money by buying either a 4 pack “dance card” for $50 — which works out to $12.50 per class OR
- Save money by buying an 8 pack “dance card” for $80 — which works out to $10 per class OR
- Save money by doing one the “unlimited dance classes” packages offered by DanceMakers OR
- Snag the special “Groupon” offer (see details below)
This week’s line dance:
Dance Info:
- Name: Breaking Hearts
.. - Choreographer: Gintarė Kirklytė
.. - UCWDC and ACDA Competition Dance. – Newcomer skill level in the “Cuban” Category.
.. - Stepsheet UCWDC website: (opens a PDF file — you’ll need a PDF reader on your device)
http://ucwdc.org/associatemembercenter/stepsheets/2018/Worlds%202018%20Newcomer%20Cuban%20-%20BREAKING%20HEARTS.pdf
.. - Music: That’s What Breaking Hearts Do / by George Strait
(preview for free on Amazon or purchase for download)
.. - Demo Video: click the image below or click on this link:
https://youtu.be/DDR_GbRZwKo
Ready! Set! Go!
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.. “Frequently Asked Questions about Tony’s Line Dance Classes“
Oh..about that Groupon Offer…
IF you haven’t already snagged this awesome deal…check out the Groupon Special below!
- IF you haven’t been to class in a while, then this is your personal invitation to come back for a visit! Woot!
- IF you are a regular, then call up a friend and invite them AND share this speical with them! Woot!
One Month of Unlimited Group Classes! — Including the Line Dance Class!
See ya on the dance floor!
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Dance Swag for Sale – Dallas Dance Festival Leather Garment Bag
Dallas Dance Festival Leather Garment Bag
I’m De-cluttering my life.
And I’m getting rid of all the “Dance Swag” from the events I’ve attended which have been sitting in my closet collecting dust… …asking $35
WILLING TO NEGOTIATE ON PRICE – MAKE ME AN OFFER!!!
This is one in an ongoing series of posts over the next couple weeks; all this things are “prizes” or “souvenirs” or “participant gifts” given to the competitors at various dance events.
Dallas Dance Festival is the largest UCWDC event outside of Worlds. It is often referred to as the “Dress Rehearsal for Worlds”
Collectible Souvenir Garment Bag
Dallas Dance Festival (Dallas, Texas)
an UCWDC event — (United Country Western Dance Council)
- Exterior shell is 100% leather
- Patchwork of various leather pieces of different grains and textures
- Lining is smooth nylon
- Zipper pulls are stainless steel with a satin finish
- 23″ wide at the widest point
- 23″ long when folded
- 46″ long when opened
- 4″ deep when folded
- 2″ deep when opened
- Handles are smooth vinyl on the outside
- Handles are textured rubber on the inside for a secure grip
- The zippers are very good quality – open and close smoothly
- Metal hook inside of bag allowing hanging up inside of the hotel room
Never used – in pristine condition
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Dance Swag for Sale – Dallas Dance Festival Clock
Dallas Dance Festival Clock
I’m De-cluttering my life.
And I’m getting rid of all the “Dance Swag” from the events I’ve attended which have been sitting in my closet collecting dust… …asking $5
Close up of the Logo and Event Name
WILLING TO NEGOTIATE ON PRICE – MAKE ME AN OFFER!!!
This is one in an ongoing series of posts over the next couple weeks; all this things are “prizes” or
“souvenirs” or “participant” gifts given to the competitors at various dance events.
Dallas Dance Festival is the largest UCWDC event outside of Worlds. It is often referred to as the “Dress Rehearsal for Worlds”
Collectible Souvenir Analog Clock
Dallas Dance Festival (Dallas, Texas)
An UCWDC Event — United Country Western Dance Council
- Silver finish
- Modern clock face design
- Clock has a “Second” hand
- Runs on one AA Battery (not included)
- Quartz Analog
- Embossed with the logo and name of the Dallas Dance Festival
- 5″ wide
- 4.75″ tall
- 1.5″ deep
- The circular clock face sits on two pins which allow it to be adjusted to any angle 360 degree rotation.
- Clock weighs 8 oz
Never used – in pristine condition
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Beginning Line Dance Class Starts August 2nd!!!!
Learn to Line Dance! – “Tuesdays with Tony”
- Every Tuesday at 6:00 pm — NEW CLASS STARTS ON Aug 2, 2016!
.. - Dances taught are Ultra-Beginner, Beginner, and Improver level.
.. - New Line Dance taught each week – drawn from the newest hottest dances on the planet
.. - Dance difficulty level progresses from very easy at the beginning of the month to “Improver” level by month’s end.
.. - Your instructor is [drum roll please] …Moí! — Mr. Tony New! — But you can call me “Tony.” 🙂 I am a five time UCWDC World Champion in Line Dance. So…uhmmm…yeppers, I know what I’m doing! Woot! 🙂
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Teaching “Midnight Waltz” Tonight
Midnight Waltz…
No, we won’t be learning this at midnight! LOL
The class is at its regular time — 6pm! “Midnight Waltz” is the name of the DANCE!
It is choreographed by Jo Thompson Szymanski. This dance is a class that has been around for a long time.
This is a wonderfully choreographed waltz with lots of fundamental Waltz Steps in the pattern. If you have ever done any COUPLES waltzing, then you will instantly recognize the footwork. Which means that this line dance is an awesome practice tool for GASP couples dancers! So whatcherwaitinfer?
Come on out tonight! See ya in class! The music I’ve chosen is the one in this video. It can be done to any speed of waltz. The faster the music, the more difficult it becomes. For tonight (because Tony is worn out from a lot of dancing this past weekend) we are doing it to a slow song!
Here’s the music for the dance: Their Hearts Are Dancing / by the Forester Sisters (Preview it for free or download it from Amazon)
Here is the stepsheet for tonight’s dance: http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/midnight-waltz-ID71690.aspx
Still not convinced? There are LOTS of reasons to line dance:
Exercise your mind and your body!- Have fun!
- Improve your partner dancing! Line dancing is a great way to drill/practice technique!
- Have FUN!
- Learn the hottest most popular line dances!
- Have FUN fun FUN!
- Meet new friends!
- Have TONS of FUN!
- Join a worldwide family of dance enthusiasts!
Did I mention that line dancing is FUN?
Oh? I did…then awesome! Woot!
When & Where
- Every Tuesday at 6 pm
- 6201 Sunset Drive, Suite 630 Fort Worth, TX 76116 [Get Directions]
— Studio Phone: 817-244-8500 - Drop-ins Welcome! Save money by paying for an entire month of classes.
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