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March Line Classes will feature “Easy Party Dances”
March Line Classes will feature
🎉🎈Easy Party Dances 🎈🎉
There are four “regular” classes in “March” — Feb 28th, Mar 7th, 14th, and 21st.
All this month we will feature very easy “Party Dances” — Line Dances which can be danced to ANY song of that style.
These “Party Dances” match up with couples dance styles, which make them perfect to use in our Friday Night Practice Parties at DanceMakers.
Also they can be used in any social situation where you do not have a dance partner but want to dance. Most of them are all considered “Ultra-Beginner” or “Absolute Beginner” dances. A couple will be Beginner or Low Beginner level.
And because they contain both basic “Line Dance” steps which match up to basic “Couples Dance” steps they make an excellent practice tool for Couples Dancers who want to practice basic footwork.
- Waltz – example: Rita’s Waltz — which we learned in Feb
- Cha Cha – example: Cowboy Cha-Cha – which we will learn tonight, Feb 28th
- Merengue – example: Ah Si, – which we will learn tonight, Feb 28th (probably)
Other dance styles that we’ll definitely cover this month include:
- East Coast
- West Coast
- Foxtrot
- Tango
- Rumba
And, depending on how quickly everyone learns the dances, we might even learn line dances that fit:
- Double Two / Progressive / Triple Two
- Night Club Two
So, this is going to be an exciting month!
Mark your calendars! — March 28th will be a special “Workshop Class” — stay tuned for for details….
Tonight’s Dance Info: Cowboy Cha-Cha
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Tonight’s Dance Info: Ah Sí
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Line Dance Class – When & Where:
- Every Tuesday at 6pm
- Start any time!!!! The line Dance class is structured a little bit differently from the “couples” classes at DanceMakers which means “You do NOT have to wait to the “beginning” of the month! “
- March Classes start on Feb 28th
- FYI — Whenever the 1st day of the month is in the middle of the week, the classes for the “new” month start up, so that all the DanceMakers classes are in sync.
— Yes, it makes my head hurt too! LOL 🙂
- FYI — Whenever the 1st day of the month is in the middle of the week, the classes for the “new” month start up, so that all the DanceMakers classes are in sync.
- DanceMakers of Texas
— 6201 Sunset Drive, Suite 630 Fort Worth, TX 76116 [Get Directions]
— Studio Phone: 817-244-8500
— Visit the website for details on pricing and for the full calendar of classes - Drop-ins Welcome – Save money by paying for taking advantage of one of DanceMaker’s “Dance Cards” or “Unlimited Classes” packages!
SEE YA ON THE DANCE FLOOR!
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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!
✔ Mark your calendars!
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✔ Still got questions? — Then hop on over to
.. “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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October Line Dance Classes Start Tuesday, Oct 4th at 6pm!
- Class meets every Tuesday at 6pm.
- New Line Dance taught each week – drawn from the newest hottest dances on the planet.
- Taught by Five Time UCWDC World Champion Line Dancer, Tony New
- The first few minutes of class is always a “Technique & Review” session where:
…I go over basic technique of common line dance steps,
…answer questions about recently taught dances,
…and occasionally make announcements about upcoming events.This allows folks who get caught in traffic a chance to arrive in time for the teach of the new dance. - Periodically I have an “Oldie-but-Goodie Week” where I teach a classic line dance that has stood the test of time and is still popular with dancers from around the world.
- Save money by paying for the entire month
- …save money by purchasing a 4 pack or 8 pack single class “dance card”
- …save money by signing up for one of DanceMaker’s “Unlimited Classes” packages.
- Visit the DanceMaker’s website (http://dancemakers.com) for full details on pricing and a full calendar of all the dance classes.
Have fun!
Exercise your mind and your body!
Have FUN!
Learn the hottest most popular line dances!
Have FUN fun FUN!
Meet new friends!
Have TONS of FUN!
Join a world wide family of dance enthusiasts!
Need more info? Call (817) 244-8500
Or visit https://txcowboydancer.com/faq-about-tonys-line-dance-classes
Line Dance Class – When & Where:
Every Tuesday at 6pm
- Mark your calendars! — OCTOBER classes start on Oct 4th
- DanceMakers of Texas
— 6201 Sunset Drive, Suite 630 Fort Worth, TX 76116 [Get Directions]
— Studio Phone: 817-244-8500
— Visit the website for details on pricing and for the full calendar of classes - Drop-ins Welcome – Save money by paying for the whole month.
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Busy-Busy-Busy! A week filled with DANCING!
Just the facts…Uhmmm…the dance!
Folks who have read my blog over the years (you know who you are) know that my general theme has been one of rampant goofiness. Well not today… I just don’t have the time or strength or energy.
In fact… the past several months have been like that. I’ve been focused so much on DOING that I haven’t had a lot of time to WRITE about doing.
I will, try… attempt… endeavor… undertake… give it my best shot to rectify that over the coming couple weeks.
Hopefully I’ll be able to bring you up to speed on what’s been happening on the fitness front, the finances front and give you an update as to where I stand on my Journey to Fitness and Health.
STAY TUNED…
But, as you may have noticed, I’ve been doing REALLY good to get 1 post out a week about the most pressing topic: my ongoing Line Dance class.
So, this post is simply what dancing I’ll be doing this week; I hope you can join me.
Tuesday Line Dance Class!
My “Beginner” line dance class on Tuesday is continuing. I hope you can join me and bring a friend. Really! I need more people in the class! This is summer and as is usual during the summer months, the number of students in the class have dropped off. I really would like more folks in the class!
But on the bright side, right now, because of its small size, that means you get lots of individual attention! Woot!
And there is a special price offer this month. Check out the DanceMakers Website for full details.
Details: When / Where
- Every Tuesday at 6pm — Next class is Tue, Aug 9th
.. - DanceMakers of Texas
— 6201 Sunset Drive, Suite 630 Fort Worth, TX 76116 [Get Directions]
.. - Pay at the door or call ahead to Register: 817-244-8500
.. - Dances range from Ultra-beginner to Improver; all drawn from the hottest line dances on the planet.
I’m Teaching at LoneStar Invitational
Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark – Austin, TX – August 12-14, 2016
Workshops I am teaching:
Sat, Aug 13, 10:45 am – Line Dance Teach
Dance: “Fragile” an Advanced level Phrased Line Dance, choreographed by Guyton Mundy, Fred Whitehouse & J.P. Madge.
Stepsheet: http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/fragile-ID111976.aspx
Music: Fragile / by Kygo & Labrinth (preview for free or purchase from Amazon for $1.29)
Video:
Sat, Aug 13, 2pm
– “Introduction to Line Competition”
Click on the image for a full size version of the flyer.
It is no secret that I love line dance. I also love to compete.
It is also no secret that I want MORE people to compete in line dance. So for about a year now I’ve been offering at the VERY low cost of just $20 a special “Intro to Line Competition” session which can be taken in person or via Skype if you don’t live in my area.
This workshop on Aug 13th at 2pm will be a Special Presentation in a “group” format at no cost!
Well no additional cost. The workshop is included with your weekend and/or day pass.
This workshop is for ALL DANCERS: Couples, ProAm and Social Line Dancers
Join UCWDC World Champion and ACDA Nationals Champion “Tony New” to learn everything you need to know about how to use Line Dance as a “drill” to build better basic skills. You’ll learn about step sheets and how to read them and the difference between social & competition line dance. Tony will give an overview of the rules and how to qualify for Nationals and Worlds as well as tips for all competitors.
Sat, Aug 13, 5 pm – Line Dance Teach
Dance: “Blue Lights Chasing” – an Intermediate / Advanced level line dance choreographed by Joey Warren
Stepsheet: http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/blue-lights-chasing-ID106063.aspx
Music: We Went / by Randy Houser (preview for free or purchase from Amazon for $1.29)
Video:
Available for Private Lessons all weekend at LoneStar
Book ahead please! Use this form to contact me about a private lesson.
The more in advance you contact me the better I will be able to coach you during the event.
See ya on the dance floor!
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This week: learn a line dance classic! “Hideaway Cha!”
Blast from the Past this Week: “Hideaway Cha”
One of the things as a line dancer that I find most frustrating is finding a place and time to learn the “oldie but goodie” dances.
You know the ones that I’m talking about? Dances that are “classics” that all the other dancers seem to know but are never taught anywhere?
Well, I made a promise to myself that when I began teaching dance that periodically I would teach “older” dances. That way, new folks would have a chance to learn them and dancers who have been around for a while would have a chance to re-learn them if they’ve gotten a bit rusty on one or two steps…
So… [drum roll please] I present to you this week’s dance: Hideaway Cha!
Here is a demo of the dance:
Dance: Hideaway Cha
Choreographers: Joanne Brady, Jamie Marshall & Jo Thompson Szymanski
Info: 32 Count / 4 Wall / Easy “Low” Intermediate
Music: Dance With Me / by Debelah Morgan
…..(preview for free or purchase for only 99 cents on Amazon)
Stepsheet & Videos on Copperknob:
…..http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/hideaway-cha-ID52367.aspx
When and Where:
Every Tuesday at 6pm!
The next class, on June 28th, is Oldie but Goodie Week!
.- 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:
- $10 per class
- $40 for a four week month
- $50 for a five week month
- Join the class at any time during the month and get the discount rate of $10 per class monthly rate by paying for the remaining weeks of the month. (e.g. – 3 weeks left = $30; 2 weeks left = $20)
- $10 per class
- Drop in rate for a single class is $15
Coming Attraction:
July “Sizzling Summer Special” from DanceMakers of Texas
Take as many classes as you want!!!!!
And “yes” that includes the LINE DANCE CLASS! Woot!
— New Line Dance Class starts on July 5th!!! —
Check out the July Calendar of Classes at DanceMakers of Texas
Ready! Set! Go!
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✔ Let me know you’re coming by clicking “Going” or “Interested” on this week’s Event Page on Facebook
✔ “Like/Join” my Facebook Page: Line Dancing with Tony New
✔ Join my mailing list to get info on the classes delivered direct to your inbox
✔ Still got questions? — Then hop on over to
.. “Frequently Asked Questions about Tony’s Line Dance Classes“
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