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Whew! What a Week…and I’ll teach “American Kids” in my next classes!
Wow…I am one tired puppy!
Well excited…and tired and excited and worn out and… LOL
Today, Friday is the first day I’ve had a chance to breathe for well…uhmmmm….almost 3 weeks!
First there was all the work getting my brand new shiny Line Dance Classes started.
Then there was the work to get ready to teach not one, but two line dance workshops at the Texas Hoedown.
Then there was all the work and rehearsing to be ready to perform in the Saturday Night show at the Texas Hoedown.
And then there was the making, printing of the flyers and the promoting and the advertising and the..and… and
WHEW!
Get the idea?
The Texas Hoedown was AWESOME!
Folks, if you’ve been following my blog then you know that I’m coming back from some serious health and fitness issues. But…BABY I AM BACK! Woohoo!
The Hoedown marked the first time I had been at a competition / dance event teaching in over three years. Ditto for the performing bit.
It was like a big family reunion, meeting and renewing friendships from the big dance family of which I am a part. snif snuffle
Seriously, it feels very VERY good to be back dancing again and teaching. And at my next comp I’ll be competing too!
I wanted to compete at the Hoedown and I actually did sign up to do one dance, but I ran short of time and had to prioritize. And “getting ready” to teach the workshops and to perform in the show came first.
And they were AWESOME!
I had a blast! And I got so many hugs that my “hugger” may need a tune up! It certainly got a workout.
AND….I lost weight and body fat over the course of the event!
AND…I taught not one, not two, but THREE private lessons during the event!
AND…I am so proud of my student, Sue L. who competed on Sunday Morning taking 1st place in all her dances. It was her first time on the floor in a line dance competition and she did AWESOME!
Whew! I’m tired just remembering all of it.
The dance I will be teaching
this week is “American Kids“
[drum roll please] In my two weekly classes: on Tue, 22nd in Fort Worth & Wed, 23rd in Dallas, I shall teach: “American Kids”
Follow the link if you want to see the step sheet and/or video of the dance. It is a 32 count / 4 wall / High Beginner line dance.
This dance is very very VERY popular right now, appearing on multiple “Top Ten” lists and on play lists for local “Line Dance Parties.”
For those who are new to line dancing, the difficulty level of a line dance is indicated on a sliding scale starting with “Absolute” or “Ultra” beginner moving into “Beginner” through “High Beginner” also known as “Improver” then going on to Intermediate and Advanced.
“American Kids” is “High Beginner / Improver” — One easy to hear restart (part of what makes it a “high beginner”) Yay! Come to my class or Google it if you need a definition of tags and restarts)
It is choreographed by Randy Pelletier.
The music to which the dance is choreographed is American Kids by Kenny Chesney. (link goes to Amazon where you can preview it for free or buy the song for your collection)
I will be teaching this dance at both locations:
Line Dance Tuesdays with Tony
…in FORT WORTH!
Tuesday, Mar 22nd, at 6pm- Follow this link to the Facebook Event for the class! Let me know you’re coming! Woot!
- The first few minutes of class is always a “review & announcements” where I answer questions about recently taught dances and let folks know about upcoming events. This allows folks who get caught in traffic a chance to arrive for the teach of the new dance.
Coming Attraction….Mar 29th…
- In months with a “5th week” the Fifth Week is my “Oldie-but-Goodie BONUS Week” where I teach a classic line dance that has stood the test of time. The oldie this month, taught on the 29th of March will be the TUSH PUSH
- DanceMakers of Texas
— 6201 Sunset Drive, Suite 630 Fort Worth, TX 76116 [Get Directions]..
— Ph: 817-244-8500
- Drop-ins Welcome!
- Pay at the door. Save by purchasing the entire month or remainder of the month.
..
Line Dance Wednesdays with Tony
…in DALLAS!
Wednesday, Mar 23rd, at 6pm- Follow this link to the Facebook Event for the class! Let me know you’re coming! Woot!
- The first few minutes of class is always a “review & announcements” where I answer questions about recently taught dances and let folks know about upcoming events. This allows folks who get caught in traffic a chance to arrive for the teach of the new dance.
Coming Attraction….on Mar 30th…
- In months with a “5th week” the Fifth Week is my “Oldie-but-Goodie BONUS Week” where I teach a classic line dance that has stood the test of time. The oldie this month, taught on the 29th of March will be the TUSH PUSH
- Dance Masters Studio Dallas
— 10675 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 2600-B, Dallas, TX 75238 [Get Directions]
— Ph: 214-553-5188 - Drop-ins Welcome!
- Pay at the door. Save by purchasing a Five-class Punch Card!
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Whatcher waitin’ fer? Register now! 🙂
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Just look at the fun all these line dancers are having!
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Line Dance for this week: “Run Back to Me” / choreographed by Gary Samms
The dance I will be teaching
this week is “Run Back to Me“
This is a fun “Beginner” level dance called “Run Back to Me” / choreographed by Gary Samms.
The dance is a 32 count, 4 wall, line dance with lots
For those who are new to line dancing, the difficulty of a dance ranges from Ultra-Beginner which is the easiest end of the scale all the way up to Advanced. “Beginner” level dances are ones that just about anyone, regardless of their level of dance experience can do.
No restarts! Yay! No Tags! Yay! Come to my class or Google it if you need a definition of tags and restarts.
The music to which the dance is choreographed is: “Ex’s & Oh’s” / by Elle King (purchase on Amazon or preview the song for free)
Two different locations to choose from…
(Because DFW is so darned big!)
Line Dance Tuesdays with Tony
…in FORT WORTH!
- Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 6:00 pm
.. - New Line Dance taught each week – drawn from the newest hottest dances on the planet
.. - The first few minutes of class is always a “review” session where I answer questions about recently taught dances. This allows folks who get caught in traffic a chance to arrive for the teach of the new dance.
.. - In months with a “5th week” the Fifth Week is my “Oldie-but-Goodie BONUS Week” where I teach a classic line dance that has stood the test of time.
- DanceMakers of Texas
— 6201 Sunset Drive, Suite 630 Fort Worth, TX 76116 [Get Directions]
— Phone: 817.244.8500
.. - Pay at the door:
- Yes, drop ins are welcome
- Yes, you can save money by paying for the classes in advance.
..
Line Dance Wednesdays with Tony
…in DALLAS!
- Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 6:00 pm
.. - New Line Dance taught each week – drawn from the newest hottest dances on the planet
.. - The first few minutes of class is always a “review” session where I answer questions about recently taught dances. This allows folks who get caught in traffic a chance to arrive for the teach of the new dance.
.. - In months with a “5th week” the Fifth Week is my “Oldie-but-Goodie BONUS Week” where I teach a classic line dance that has stood the test of time.
.. - Dance Masters Studio Dallas
— 10675 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 2600-B, Dallas, TX 75238 [Get Directions]
— Phone: 214-553-5188
.. - Pay at the door:
- Yes, drop ins are welcome
- Yes, you can save money by paying for the classes in advance.
..
..
Whatcher waitin’ fer?
Mark your Calendars Now! 🙂 Bring a friend!
>>>Sign up to get announcements of the specific dances I’ll teach each week.
>>>Still have questions? Check out the FAQ about the line dance classes.
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Texas Hoedown Special – “Intro to Competition Line Dance”
Texas Hoedown is this Weekend!
The Texas Hoedown is the first event in the ACDA‘s dance year. ACDA is “American Country Dance Association”
If you are anywhere within easy travel distance of the Dallas / Fort Worth area, I encourage you to come on out and join the fun.
And this event is FUN! It is the one universal comment that folks who have been to the Hoedown always mention:
- Social Dancing – both partners and line dancing
- Competition in Country Western
- Jack & Jill in Two step and West Coast Swing
- Sat night show and “Crown / Masters” competition as part of the show
What’s not to like?
I’ll be there all weekend…
- Teaching two line dance workshops:
- 5pm on Fri, Mar 11 in the Line Dance Lobby
6, 8, 12 / choreographed by Daan Geelen (Beginner / Improver) Night Club Two-step style line dance
Listen to the music for the dance: 6, 8, 12 by Brian McKnight - 2pm on Sat, Mar 12 in the Line Dance Lobby
Sexy Night / choreographed by Raymond Sarlemijn and Niels Poulsen (Easy Intermediate) line dance
Listen to the music for the dance: Voir la nuit s’emballer by Matt Pokora
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- 5pm on Fri, Mar 11 in the Line Dance Lobby
- I’ll be performing in the Saturday night show! Woot!
(Show is at 9pm but don’t miss the Superstars competition at 8pm — Ballroom opens at 7pm for social dancing.
.. - I *might* be competing 1 dance on Sunday morning…still working on the dance. Hey don’t judge! My life has been crazy the last few weeks…I had to prioritize. So there! 😀 IF I get the dance ready I’ll compete. If not…I’ll scratch.
// - Available all weekend for private lessons ($40 per hour).
My contact info down below in the “Special Offer” section or use my contact form to book a private lesson.
SPECIAL OFFER for my
“Introduction to Competition Line Dancing”
See ya on the dance floor!
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Line Dance for this week: “Señorita Tu / choreographed by Ira Weisburd”
The dance I will be teaching
this week is “Señorita Tu“
This is a fun “Beginner/Improver” level dance called “Señorita Tu” / choreographed by Ira Weisburd, one of the best known line dance choreographers on the planet.
The dance is a 32 count, 4 wall, Samba rhythm “latin” style dance.
For those who are new to line dancing, Improver is slightly above Beginner but not as difficult as Intermediate.
So a “Beginner/Improver” dance is the same as a “High Beginner”
No restarts! Yay! No Tags! Yay! Come to my class or Google it if you need a definition of tags and restarts.
The music to which the dance is choreographed is: “Senorita” / by Flores Del Sol.
Two different locations to choose from…
(Because DFW is so darned big!)
Line Dance Tuesdays with Tony
…in FORT WORTH!
- Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 6:00 pm
.. - New Line Dance taught each week – drawn from the newest hottest dances on the planet
.. - The first few minutes of class is always a “review” session where I answer questions about recently taught dances. This allows folks who get caught in traffic a chance to arrive for the teach of the new dance.
.. - In months with a “5th week” the Fifth Week is my “Oldie-but-Goodie BONUS Week” where I teach a classic line dance that has stood the test of time.
- 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
- Yes, drop ins are welcome
- Yes, you can save money by paying for the classes in advance.
..
Line Dance Wednesdays with Tony
…in DALLAS!
- Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 6:00 pm
.. - New Line Dance taught each week – drawn from the newest hottest dances on the planet
.. - The first few minutes of class is always a “review” session where I answer questions about recently taught dances. This allows folks who get caught in traffic a chance to arrive for the teach of the new dance.
.. - In months with a “5th week” the Fifth Week is my “Oldie-but-Goodie BONUS Week” where I teach a classic line dance that has stood the test of time.
.. - Dance Masters Studio Dallas
— 10675 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 2600-B, Dallas, TX 75238 [Get Directions]- Yes, drop ins are welcome
- Yes, you can save money by paying for the classes in advance.
..
..
Whatcher waitin’ fer? Register now! 🙂
>>>Sign up to get announcements of the specific dances I’ll teach each week.
>>>Still have questions? Check out the FAQ about the line dance classes.
Share with folks on the Interwebz :-)
Fitness Update! Or…What’s up in Tony’s Wacky World!
Brace yerself folks, this is gonna be quick…
…ok, ok, the GASP as all of you reacted in shock and disbelief was NOT needed! Really!
Yes, you…my dearest readers! All six of you including my awesome cousin Roger!
Hey, I can be short if I have to be. And today I have to be because even though I have no “scheduled” thing to do today, I have a LOT of “things” to do…
Slllllluuuurrrrrrrrpppppppppp….aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Coffee. Proof that there is a higher power and she wants us to be AWAKE!
Progress… and FRUSTRATION on the fitness front
I now weigh 295 lbs! Yay!!!!
That is a total of 40 lbs lost!!!!! YAY! Yeehaw! Yippee!
But… Grrrrrrrrrrrr Grumble Mumble [ saying dirty words ] BLEEP Bleep BLEEP
I’ve been STUCK at 295 for about a month now. sigh Grrrrrrr….. I wanna be SLIMMER!
I’m getting fitter and healthier…
True that I am “stuck” on the weight loss front…but other indicators are more rewarding…
…and THAT friends, neighbors, and dearest readers, is why you use more than one metric to measure your progress. I know I’m getting fitter and healthier. Here is why:
- I can do more; I’m moving more; I’m more physically active.
- THEN: The last week of Feb, taking a “dance lesson / training” (more on that later) lasting 2 hours was at the upper limit of my physical ability and stamina. and I had to rest most of the next day.
.. - NOW: I can not only take 3 hours of “dance lessons / training” (more on that later) I can also on the same day do an hour of practice or teach an hour lesson. And [drum roll please] I do NOT have to rest the next day to recover. The following day, I can do another dance practice or a lesson, or meet with a student or do laundry or get groceries or any number of routine things.
- THEN: The last week of Feb, taking a “dance lesson / training” (more on that later) lasting 2 hours was at the upper limit of my physical ability and stamina. and I had to rest most of the next day.
Slllllluuuurrrrrrrrpppppppppp….aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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Coffee helps in this. Do not ask how I know this. 😉
- Doing “things” is now easier
- THEN: In Jan and most of Feb, “doing laundry” was an all day affair. Basically that was my entire “to do list” for a day. Sort clothes. Rest. Get coins, key and laundry soap ready. Rest. Spray pre-wash on sorted clothes. Rest. Take clothes to laundry room, put them in the washer. REST Go to laundry room to move clothes to the dryer. REST Go get clothes from dryer and bring them to the condo. REST A LONG TIME Hang clothes, fold clothes and put them all away. TAKE A NAP TO RECOVER and then rest most of the next day.
.. - NOW: I do other stuff while I’m doing laundry. It basically ain’t no big deal any more. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t suddenly like doing laundry and I really wish we had a washer dryer in the condo…but this activity is no longer something that I have to plan for and allocate a rest day afterwards! It is well within my physical capabilities and no longer is at the TOP of what my body is able to do.
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- THEN: In Jan and most of Feb, “doing laundry” was an all day affair. Basically that was my entire “to do list” for a day. Sort clothes. Rest. Get coins, key and laundry soap ready. Rest. Spray pre-wash on sorted clothes. Rest. Take clothes to laundry room, put them in the washer. REST Go to laundry room to move clothes to the dryer. REST Go get clothes from dryer and bring them to the condo. REST A LONG TIME Hang clothes, fold clothes and put them all away. TAKE A NAP TO RECOVER and then rest most of the next day.
- Ditto all of the above for getting groceries.
Slllllluuuurrrrrrrrpppppppppp….aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
How did humans survive before coffee was discovered? Hmmm?
More indicators of “getting fitter” and “getting healthy”
- I am dancing more: Read the rest of this entry
5-6-7-8 Dancing My Way to a Healthy Me! 