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February is the month of LOVE and there is plenty to love in Linedancer this month. First of all, discover 14 brand new dances fresh from their CBA outing. We are spoiling you this year with choreographies from names like Alison and Peter, Yvonne Anderson, Kate Sala, Rachael McEnaney, Ria Vos and many, many more. If anyone should doubt the level of talent that Line dance choreographers possess, let them look at these scripts!
Talking of the CBA, our first eight page photo report is in this issue. You can live and relive some of the highlights of this ‘event of events’ and if you are thinking of joining the Safari madness in 2015, book now before it’s sold out. All details are in this issue.
With the LDF day looming large, Linedancer is proud to introduce the national LDF dance of 2014. I am sure you will agree that this year’s dance has a terrific tune written by Rick Guard and performed by the talented Phil Redmond as well as a fabulous dance from multi CBA winner Pat Stott. We predict a big hit. You can download the music from the main website and all proceeds to go to the LDF, a very worthy cause.
We continue our new Spotlight section with Peter Jones and Anna Lockwood and invite you to try out four scripts they have selected themselves. The only way for newcomers to get noticed is to get dancers to try their choreographies. As most dancers welcome a little change now and then, Spotlight is the ideal opportunity for everyone to do something different. So why not help them help you and add them to your favourites today.
Your new edition of Linedancer is also packed with features, fun and news, making Linedancer Magazine YOUR favourite magazine!
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Handing Over The Reins
After two decades of running Line dance members, they have handed over the reins and present. Linda and Vince will continue classes and socials in the Huddersfield area to accomplished instructor Alison Johnston, to Line dance but without the pressure of under the guise of Boots n’ Scoots, Linda and who presented Linda and Vince with a book of organising venues and teaching. Our thanks Vince Edwards have retired from teaching memories, photographs, cartoons, poetry and go to them both for their contribution to 20 Line dance. Their final social at Greenhead good wishes compiled by class members. years of Line dancing. Hopefully we will see College in Huddersfield was held on the The book was the brainchild of members them on the dance floor for many years to 21st of December 2013. Davis Wainwright Jadzia Field and Barbara Ball, who presented come.” Photo: Jadzia, Alison, Vince, Linda tells us: “Fortunately for their present class the retirees with gifts from class members past and Barbara.
Last year Harry Seddon published a book only 11 copies purchased. In an attempt Read All on Amazon Kindle entitled ‘5678 Smile’ to raise more money for the LDF I will to help raise funds for the Line Dance donate all my royalties from copies sold About It! Foundation. Harry says: “The book is a during December 2013 and January and collection of articles of a humorous nature, February 2014. After that I will donate half on the subject of Line dancing. Regrettably of the royalties. So if you want a laugh and sales have been very disappointing and help support the LDF please take a look.”
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grapevine etc.indd 6 30/01/2014 13:33 Forthcoming Charity Events
Monday 17th February At The Thornaby Sports And Leisure Club, Teddar Avenue, Thornaby, Cleveland TS17 9JP in aid of Teesside Hospice and Little Hearts Matter. Our guest artist is Richard Palmer. 7.30pm until 11.00pm. Tickets £4. We have tombola, raffl es, bottle stall etc. Please contact 07804059414 if you require more information. Everyone welcome.
Saturday 15th March 2014 Charity Line dance evening in aid of Help For Heroes at Finchampstead Memorial Hall, Finchampstead RG40 Everything Western 4JU. 7.30pm-10.30pm.Tickets £5 on the door or on sale at The Village Shop, Dance Energy hold several classes in the weekend of non-stop dancing. We were all Finchampstead (opposite the Memorial Bracknell area of Berkshire. Dancer Beryl tells given a goody bag of wine, chocolates and a Hall). Nibbles provided. Bring your own us: “They are good, mixed classes, they teach huge Danish pastry. The theme was western, drink. Raffl e. Lucky door number. Music old and new, beginner to advanced, country we had plenty of cowboys and indians and a and teach by Arron of Dance Energy. to hip-hop. There is always something for few horses. Many thanks to Sue and Aaron for Everyone is welcome. ALL proceeds everyone to dance and enjoy. Aaron and giving us all such an enjoyable time. Happy from the evening will go to Help For Sue, our teachers, recently took us all to New Year to everyone from Dance Energy.” Heroes. the Cumberland Hotel in Eastbourne for a
Bowled Over Our Crazy Day
A very successful Line dance charity night was held in Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland between Christmas and New Year. The evening was run by Patrice Reid (in the red top centre back) and Rep Ghazali (front left) in aid of the ITU Unit Family Room at St. John’s Hospital in Livingston. (In memory of Stefan Wozniak). Patrice told us: “We run a charity night every month in Kirkliston in aid of many local and national charities, which is open to dancers and non-dancers alike and all the money we take over the door and for raffl es is donated to charity. Kirkliston Bowling Club kindly let us use the venue free of charge which is a great boost to the funds we raise. The ever generous dancers and friends raised a fabulous £950 and everyone had a great night.”
Margaret Adams holds Line dance classes in Sunderland, in August last year she held a charity Line dance event in aid of the North West Air Ambulance. She says: “It was an all day event, Andrea Atkinson from Benidorm, a great friend of mine, came over to do the workshop, it was fun all around. The picture is of a few of my Line dancer’s with me holding the cheque. We managed to raise £338. I am really looking forward to this August when I will be holding another Line dance charity event in aid of the Neonatal Unit at Sunderland hospital. Andrea will be coming once again from Benidorm and mad Lizzie Clarke will be coming too, so it will be a crazy day.” If you would like more details, contact Margaret, email: [email protected]
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grapevine etc.indd 7 30/01/2014 13:33 Celebrating 2013
“Another great year has passed and Steps to squeeze in a Christmas themed quiz, say a huge thank you to all our support team ‘n’ Stetsons once again partied the year out raffl e, Christmas bauble tombola, a fabulous who work behind the scenes helping with all with dancing, fun and games at their 2013 American supper, a ‘decorate the bauble’ the classes and socials and making our job Christmas social,” says teacher, Stephanie competition and thank you presentations. as teachers so much easier. On behalf of Stoter. “Our evening was packed full of During the evening we raised £255 towards everyone at Steps ‘n’ Stetsons, a big thank requested dances and included fl oor splits, our 2013 nominated charity, Bowel & Cancer you to Linedancer for doing such a good job Blurred Lines and Blue Night Cha, When I Need Research and our grand total for the year has representing Line dancers everywhere and a You and Anytime Waltz. We also managed reached a fantastic £4,594. We would like to happy New Year to all your readers!”
East Coast Liners and 50+ Fitness raised £273 from their Christmas raffl e for Alzheimers Research UK at their Christmas Line dance party held at Carlton Colville Community Centre, Hall Road, Lowestoft last December. “Another fun night after a super fun year,” Norma Read told us.
“Eastbourne in December may not be everybody’s idea of fun but for those Line dancers who follow Teresa and Vera’s classes in Essex then Eastbourne is defi nitely a hot item for the festive season, David Binks told us. “Teresa and Vera promised the dancers, friends and relatives a weekend to remember, with not only their own dances being played amongst the latest choices but with the added promise of guest choreographers who were Neville Fitzgerald and Julie Harris. To see them joining in the festive fun dressed as Santa Claus and a snowman respectively, along with the plethora of costumes from the rest of the assembled throng, was just marvellous. The dances they taught that weekend will be chart bound no doubt.”
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“Peter and Alison held a wonderful weekend at Street at the beginning of December 2013 with guest choreographer Craig Bennett,” Stacy Drye stated. “There were some fabulous dances taught over the course of the weekend. Peter and Alison taught the brilliant Timber, which should become a massive hit, Don’t Say Goodbye, Hit The Road Jack and Bonfi re Heart. Craig taught Do What You Want, The Story of My Life and Paradise City which was co-choreographed with Kate Sala. The theme for the weekend was ‘Christmas’ and on the Saturday evening there were many people dressed as Christmas trees, complete with baubles and lights, also many Christmas jumpers, elves, hats and tinsel! We also had the wonderful talent that is Richard Palmer providing two great sets and entertaining us with songs to dances old and new and even Alison joined in with the singing! I would like to give a special mention to Janne, Marit and Hanne (pictured) who travelled all the way from Oslo to join us. That made them the most dedicated dancers of the weekend! Well done for a lovely weekend as always.”
Sandy from Step-In-Line in Israel shares her December 2013 celebrations. “In Sunny Israel, where the sky is blue and the sun is hot, we, the Jewish people, celebrate for eight days and nights, the Festival of Lights, known as Chanucah (ha- noo-ka). The word Chanucah means ‘dedication’, which reminds us that this holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem following the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Greeks in 165 B.C.E. During Chanucah we light a candelabrum with eight candleholders and a ninth candleholder set a little above the others, known as a Chanuciah (ha-noo-keeya). According to the Chanucah story, once Jewish revolutionaries had re-taken the Temple from the Syrians they wanted to re-dedicate it to God and restore its ritual purity. Eight days worth of oil were needed to complete the ritual purifi cation, but they were only able to fi nd one day’s worth. They lit the Chanuciah anyway and miraculously the oil lasted for eight full days. One candle is lit the fi rst night, two the second, and so on, until tall candles are lit. Each of the candles is lit with a ‘helper’ candle, known as Shamash. The Shamash is lit fi rst, lit with all my dancers. Then I realised I had left it back home! Devasted, then used to light the other candles, and then is returned to the ninth how would we do the special prayers for this Festival of Lights? Then I candle spot, which is set apart from the others. The fi rst night Chanucah had an idea... use a human Chanuciah out of dancers. So I am proud fell last December was on my class night in Netanya, Central Israel. After to share this picture of my unique ‘Step-In Line Chanuciah’. The main setting up my equipment, I wanted to display my Chanuciah ready to be candle standing on the chair is my youngest son, Tomy.”
Dancer and choreographer, Meeco Muraguchi from Japan kindly sent this photo of Osaka City at Christmas time. she says: “Christmas time is so busy here with all the Christmas parties and Music Concerts. New Year’s Eve is so quiet.”
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Christmas splashed its colours deeply across Maureen and Michelle’s Line dance classes, in the last days before Christmas, as dancers celebrated the Festive season with style and arrived at classes dressed as Santas, Elves and reindeers plus a variety of outfi ts in red! Santa hats twirled across the dance fl oor accompanied by ‘Santa’s Little Helpers’ with their own unique Elf hats, plus hilarious headgear refl ecting the laughter and enjoyment of the Christmas season. Mounds of party food and gifts plus dozens of Christmas cards sending out festive wishes, completed the fun-fi lled celebrations. Dancers left The Girls’ classes not only invigorated by their Line dancing but also with a surplus of Christmas spirit that was guaranteed to last the whole of the festive season!
Here are the Silver Eagles pictured at their Christmas dance held at the ‘Nova’ Prestatyn. Dorothy Evans says: “We donated £300 to the Special Care Baby Unit at Glan Clwyd hospital. This brought the total donated to the unit by our dancers to £21,011. We also donated £380 to Oxfam.”
Sandra Williams told Linedancer about Merv and Maria’s Christmas break. “My friend Ros and I have just been for our Christmas treat to ourselves, a long weekend at Mundesley on a Merv and Maria Christmas break and as usual it was excellent in every way! Good value for money, good food, friends, a large dance fl oor and most importantly good music. Easy Line dancing was taught in the mornings by Sara and then we were away for the rest of the day and night with only time for a quick shower, change of clothes and a meal. We didn’t leave the ballroom and became a permanent fi xture. Personal favourites of mine were an excellent set by Speed Limit and Dave Sheriff, who even obliged by singing ‘The Matador’ for us few die hard Line dancers with a good memory. Gary Perkins and The Breeze never fail to entertain and were brilliant, the festive Christmas hats and glasses just topped it all off. We even managed to get a few more readers for Linedancer. It was a real family event organised by Merv and his wife, Maria and her husband Fergus with their little daughter Millie, many thanks for all the hard work involved, the break for 2014 is already booked and to all readers “keep dancing”.
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Good Luck Eileen!
It is after some deliberation and a lot of soul searching that I have decided, due to personal circumstances and health reasons, to stand down as the administrator of HH Promotions. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the artists on the circuit, choreographers, dj’s, advertisers, agent’s and everyone who has been associated with HH over the last fifteen and a half years.
A very special thank you goes to all of our customers, whom I look upon as friends for their friendship and support of HH Promotions.
HH Promotions will be continuing onwards with Ray. I would like to wish everybody prolonged health and happiness.
Keep dancing, keep laughing and enjoy yourselves.
Eileen H, HH Promotions
Message from Ray
I personally would like to thank Eileen for putting her heart and soul into HH Promotions over the years and for helping to make it into the wonderful company that it is today.
I will always continue and nurture the company to the best of my ability and will keep up the quality, the service and the fun that people now love and expect to have on their holiday breaks away.
We are both very proud of what we have created since we started HH together over 15 years ago. Ray, HH Promotions
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grapevine etc.indd 11 30/01/2014 13:33 30 January - The CBA has become a truly international event and it is always just a matter of days before every ticket is sold. As each year passes, 1 February 2015 fans cannot wait for the next one and 2015 will be no different. Those Blackpool who were disappointed in 2014 will no doubt be fi rst in the queue this time. Which is why it is important to book your place as soon as England you can... so, don’t think it’ll be okay, book your place today!
FIRST COME FIRST SERVED That’s right! If you are serious about having fun, it pays to plan ahead. A deposit of just £25 per person is all it takes to GUARANTEE your space for next year. The Norbreck Hotel may be large but there are only so many it can accommodate. Don’t risk missing your chance to attend one of the biggest Line dance parties in the world.
A THEME LIKE NO OTHER Wild animals will not just be found in Blackpool Zoo in 2015 - they will be roaming the Norbreck’s corridors with one of the most fun themes we have ever devised.... SAFARI! This will be your chance to be a gazelle, a tiger or even do a little bit of LION dancing all weekend long (see what we did there?) If you were born to party, book your place on Linedancer’s CBA Safari.
SPREAD YOUR COSTS AT NO INTEREST This is a great facility that is open to everyone and will cost you ABSOLUTELY nothing! We simply divide your total and take one easy payment each month (up to ten months) from a designated account. For as little as £19.40 a month you won’t even have to budget for the event, we’ll do it for you!
BRING A COACHLOAD, WE’LL GIVE YOU A FREEBIE! Yes... If you bring 15 dancers/explorers on safari with you in 2015, the 16th place is FREE! You can spread the money between the 15 coming or treat someone that has never been before... Numbers can pay sometimes!
FOR 2015, UNLEASH THE WILD BEAST IN YOU... ….and book straight away. You only live once after all! You can book now at the super price of just £219, saving you a massive £30 PER PERSON! But beware, you only have until the 14th February... so be quick. *You must reserve before 14.02.2014 for the early booking discount. ** All prices shown are per person and include access to all areas and workshops, shared accommodation (single supplement available), breakfast on Saturday, BOOK ONLINE www.linedancermagazine.com Sunday and Monday morning, evening dinner on Friday and Sunday plus your Gala dinner! PHONE US 01704 392330
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Safari CBA 2015.indd 1 30/01/2014 13:35 MAGIC! The 18th Crystal Boot Awards weekend will go down in history as a truly astounding event, designed to dazzle, bewitch and enchant those who were there or watched it online.
With a theme like ‘Magic!’ the Linedancer team had to excel themselves and their quest to organise the best CBA to “boot” was not an easy one to realise.
However they knew they could count on one thing to help them. The people who were there!
The atmosphere at a CBA is unlike anything else, palpable from the moment people step in the hotel.
Some dancers wait for a whole year before meeting up again at the CBA and all you can hear are cries of delights and laughs as one party arrives after another.
However grey the skies may have been outside, the sun shone inside the Norbreck. A great way to start.
There were a few surprises this year and some tweaks and changes to make this event, in its eighteenth year, even better than years gone by.
Did we succeed in making this CBA a magical weekend? The next few pages are testimony of what went on.
We will have a full report next month … but for now, let us relive a little of the amazing Blackpool magic!
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It was midday Friday and boy, we were all ready for the fun ahead!
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The weekend’s programme was about to begin.
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18th cba report [8pp].indd 3 02/02/2014 16:15 spellbinding performances A gala night that sparkled, scintillated and glittered … mesmerizing our entire audience.
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18th cba report [8pp].indd 4 02/02/2014 16:16 spellbinding performances Whilst a record number of dancers followed the evening on our worldwide webcast… the world was watching!
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18th cba report [8pp].indd 5 02/02/2014 16:16 The 18th crystal boot Awards Dave wasn’t at this year’s Awards and is pictured here with his 2012 ‘Crystal Boot’
DEDICATED DANCE DJ OF THE YEAR 2013 DEDICATED DANCE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2013 FEMALE DANCE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2013 dave baycroft natalie thurlow Rachael McEnaney
INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2013 MALE DANCE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2013 ria vos HALL OF FAME craig bennett chris hodgson
UK CHOREOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2013 INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR 2013 UK INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR 2013 Rachael McEnaney ria vos Rachael McEnaney
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ABSOLUTE BEGINNER DANCE OF THE YEAR 2013 IRENE CROSSLEY ‘FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE’ AWARD ldf let’s dance forever milly & peter morris alison & peter
BEGINNER DANCE OF THE YEAR 2013 IMPROVER DANCE OF THE YEAR 2013 got my baby back DANCER’S CHOICE 2013 wagon wheel rock maggie gallagher john king yvonne anderson
INTERMEDIATE DANCE OF THE YEAR 2013 ADVANCED DANCE OF THE YEAR 2013 wow tokyo blurred lines kate sala, ria vos & the tld Rachael McEnaney & arjay centeno DANCE OF THE YEAR 2013 wow tokyo February 2014 • 19 kate sala, ria vos & the tokyo line dancers
18th cba report [8pp].indd 7 02/02/2014 16:19 sunday’s magical parade winners
The culmination of the weekend’s spellbinding entertainment always delivers some very creative thinking.
Sunday night’s grand parade was a triumph of our dancer’s ingenuity once again, making it a really diffi cult choice for our judges … but the winners certainly refl ected the magical weekend perfectly!
Michèle Godard and friends from France
The Magic Forest from Rhine-Liners Germany
We’ll have a full CBA round-up in next month’s edition … also check-out our website for more great pictures and videos!
You can also see the weekend with our online video replay!
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18th cba report [8pp].indd 8 02/02/2014 21:56 A couple of months ago, Maggie chosen. Everything was set to make Line What happens when Gallagher got a phone call from someone dance and pop history. two stars of very representing a music video director for pop legend Shane Filan, the front singer of Maggie says: “I loved the track as different worlds meet? one of the most successful pop groups of soon as I heard it and thought this was a Maggie Gallagher and all time, Westlife. Apparently Shane, who terrifi c opportunity to fi nally put to bed all is now a solo singer, had seen a video of the paradigms of Line dance the media Shane Filan are the very Maggie’s dance In My Heart to the track so loves to churn out. I simply could not Knee Deep In My Heart. A music video say no!” best names in their own was on the cards and Shane wanted fi eld and share an Irish Maggie involved. Sensing someone was Warren had explained that the theme pulling her leg, Maggie rang back but soon of the video was going to be a wedding connection, but it was realised this was no joke. A very offi cial and the shoot would happen in Farnham, still a surprise the day email followed and the next day, Warren Surrey, a fair way away from home for both the actual director of the video rang her. Irish stars. All in all Maggie took with her Maggie met Shane! More details were given and a date was 18 dancers, 14 from Celtica Academy
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When Maggie Met Shane.indd 2 30/01/2014 13:37 who also Line dance and her good arrived, they met with a group of people family were placed around the floor just friend Keeley, Myles Swan from CD’s already there. They turned out to be like we were for the first dance, clapping Corral, Newbury, Alistair and Craig Smith Shane’s family and friends, adding to and cheering while shots were taken of and Jackie Richards from Buffalo LDC, the informality of the day. The pop star Shane and the band. “ Greenford. soon arrived, introduced himself and the filming resumed after a short while. Maggie cannot sing (no pun intended) On the day, the filming and setting up Maggie says: “Obviously you cannot Shane Filan’s praise loud enough. lasted a total of 11 hours and as soon believe all that you see on camera and “Oh, Shane was a real star, really as the group arrived, they were asked this was no real wedding. Actors were approachable and great fun. He made to change and join the filming. As the used for the young couple as well as the a lot of time for the dancers and told us group had just passed Shane driving grandparents! It was fascinating to see when he first saw our Line dance video what looked like an old Mustang, they all these strands of films being made. shot at Keeley’s event, he thought it could not wait to start. Maggie laughs: These would make up the finished video was really fantastic and really cool.” He “We were told to walk down the drive and though at that stage it was hard to see further impressed when he took time in as Shane drove through, walk towards how it would happen.” speaking to Maggie’s son Sean telling the side and shout, cheer and wave at him in his inimitable Irish brogue: “You’re him. As you can imagine we repeated It would be later still that the dancers a great little fella... I saw you dancing this several times and then several again were asked to step on the dance floor away there”. This made for a very proud back the other way up the drive. We all as pretend guests and later on they Mum moment! Shane, later on, explained had a great laugh with Shane when the were asked to move to the sides to that it was Gillian, his wife, who had told Mustang broke down and, especially cheer the happy couple doing their first him about the video whilst he was in when the crew had to push.” dance. Maggie remembers: “There were Singapore. Gillian later would explain to lots of shots taken of people dancing a curious Keeley that she had discovered The wedding reception was set up in a individually, some of which were used the footage thanks to a fan who had barn and looked like a regular wedding in the video. Finally about 6.30pm it was tweeted her. Whilst watching the video, reception. As the extras and dancers time for the Line dance! The friends and she could not believe that what she was
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When Maggie Met Shane.indd 3 30/01/2014 13:37 witnessing was ‘Line dance’. Gillian had how it has moved on even if we would Maggie concludes: “For me, the day Line danced years ago and remembered only be shown for a few seconds!” was all about a chance of showing the Cotton Eyed Joe... Watching the new And with the Irish connection between world out there that Line dance is an footage, she suddenly realised that Line the two stars, it could have not worked actual form of dance, just like Tap, Ballet, dance had moved on somewhat. She out better. A couple of Maggie’s Irish Irish etc and that we don’t go round could not wait to tell her husband and dancers were able to perform some Irish slapping thighs and bottoms all the time he too had been so impressed that he steps with a young member of Shane’s as the media always portray. We are had specifically asked for Maggie and group of family and friends. It was a dancers, we have style, we are as cool Line dancers to be involved. On the day magical moment in a day of highlights. as we want to be! And if the video helps of filming Gillian and her friends were make a few new Line dance adepts then amazed to see Line dancers dancing in It would take a few weeks before the I will be absolutely thrilled. Shane and dresses and high heels. Yep, things had video was released and it was with some Gillian made me immensely proud to be changed! trepidation that Maggie and her friends a Line dancer that day.” Maggie is right. saw it. Sure, it does not show a lot of A top star and his elegant wife did not Maggie, Keeley and the dancers had a Line dance but what there is is enough dismiss Line dance as a silly pastime, great day. Maggie says: “We could not for Maggie’s dancers. They were able quite the opposite. They asked Line believe how much we were involved. to do their stuff and because they were dancers along because they wanted to We had been told that the day could backed with one of the biggest names in add something to their worldwide pop be long and boring. It was a long day pop, they could show the world the real video, they found the dance, In My Heart but boring? No, never. So many things worth of Line dance. Their message is when they saw it online “fantastic and happened, it was just an exciting time.” a simple one. You can dance in a Line so cool”. They knew Line dance would For the dancers this was also a great and be cool. And you don’t even have add to the video, that it would enhance opportunity to show the world what Line to take their word for it. Gillian, Shane’s its contents and purpose. They told dance was really about. Maggie says: wife, tweeted about the video: “Plus the the world that Line dance was great... “It was just such a fantastic chance to classiest Line dancers I’ve ever seen! and that is something to be immensely display modern Line dancing and show Not a cowboy boot in sight!” proud of!
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When Maggie Met Shane.indd 4 30/01/2014 13:37 THE NEEDS YOU LDF NATIONAL DAY 15th March 2014 This year’s LDF National Day was, without doubt, a huge success in Milton Keynes and Manchester with over £2K donated. So successful that they are doing it all over MANCHESTER again. And you can buy your tickets right now … early birds can save money as well. Forum Hall, Wythenshawe,EVENT Manchester Some folks were disappointed that they left 12.00pm until late! things a bit late this year, so if you intend to Lots of fun and top choreographers ready to go, book right away. entertain you: Alan Birchall, If you do, not only will you know you’re in for Charlotte Macari have already signedPat Stott up with and a fabulous day, but you will also be helping more to follow soon. the LDF … AND SAVE MONEY TOO! In 2013, this event was a huge success for Claire, Steve, Sandra and Jamie and they are determined to make the 2014 event even bigger and more fun. They are pulling out all the stops so don’t miss this chance to have a great day out and do some good as well.
Limited spaces only SO BOOK NOW! Contact Claire on 01939 236 773 or MILTON KEYNES email her at : [email protected] Wavendon Community Centre,EVENT Wavendon, Milton Keynes 2.00pm until late! Kim and her friends can organise a party for sure. This year, many top names were at the event and PRICES : You can go to either event for 2014 Kim promises to surpass herself. , at the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OF £3 Dee Musk Karl Harry Winson will be there and the fantastic PER PERSON! will sing in the evening. With Nataliemore surprises Thurlow set to happen, LDF Book now and pay just £12 per day will be nothing short of fabulous! ticket for hours and hours of social The hall is not very big so the spaces are very dancing, great workshops and limited. A quick booking is recommended. inspired madness. Contact Kim on 07967 096 472 or email 1123624 Tickets will rise to £15 from her at: [email protected] 31st August 2013.
1123624 LDF NEEDS YOU.indd 1 30/01/2014 13:40 LDF DANCE
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Approved by: Fall In Love 4 WALL – 32 COUNTS – BEGINNER
CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Side, Cross, Side, Diagaonal Kick (x 2) 1 – 2 Step right to right side. Cross left over right. Side Cross Right 3 – 4 Step right to right side. Kick left to left diagonal. Side Kick 5 – 6 Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Side Cross Left 7 – 8 Step left to left side. Kick right to right diagonal. Side Kick
Section 2 Walk Forward x 3, 1/2 Turn With Flick, Walk Forward x 3, Scuff 1 – 2 Walk forward right. Walk forward left. Walk Walk Forward 3 – 4 Walk forward right. Turn 1/2 right on right and flick left back. Walk Flick Turning right 5 – 6 Walk forward left. Walk forward right. Walk Walk Forward 7 – 8 Walk forward left. Scuff right forward. Walk Scuff Option 5 - 8: Walk forward left. Full turn left stepping right back, left forward. Scuff right.
Section 3 Rocking Chair With Look Back, Rocking Chair 1 – 2 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock Forward On the spot 3 – 4 Rock back on right looking back over right shoulder. Recover onto left and face forward. Rock Back 5 – 8 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Rocking Chair
Section 4 Step Paddle x 2 Turning 1/4 Left, Jazz Jump Forward, Hold/Clap, Hip Bumps 1 – 2 Step right forward Paddle 1/8 turn left. Step Paddle Turning left 3 – 4 Step right forward. Paddle 1/8 turn left. (3:00) Step Paddle Option 1 - 4: Roll hips anticlockwise during paddle turns. & 5 Jump forward right. Jump forward left (feet apart). Jump Jump Forward 6 Hold and clap. Hold On the spot 7 – 8 Bump hips right. Bump hips left. Hip Bumps
Tag End of Wall 8 (facing 12:00): Repeat Sections 3 and 4 1 – 16 Repeat from Rocking Chairs to end, then Restart from the beginning.
Ending Music slows down when dancing Rocking Chairs: Slow down to fit the music then: Cross right over left and slowly unwind to face front. Then put your hands into the shape of a heart and hold ..... Awwww!
For Fun Sometimes during Rocking Chair in section 3 don’t look back: instead smile at the person in front when they look back at you. Raise arms to shoulder height and ‘Whooo’ when doing the 1/2 turn in Section 2.
Choreographed by: Pat Stott (UK) November 2013 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Never Gonna Fall In Love’ by Tim Redmond ft Rick Guard; dance is available at download available from www.linedancermagazine.com www.linedancermagazine.com (16 count intro) Tag: There is one Tag at the end of Wall 8
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LDF FallInLove.indd 1 30/01/2014 13:42 StarLane British musical duo, Sarah Lucy Dole and Brian J Langsdon, known as Star Lane, conjure up a dynamic and vibrant mix of Americana, Country and Folk music. Sarah and Brian formed Star Lane in 2011and are now an established and popular act. Sarah’s vocal ability, writing skills, and natural feel for musical storytelling, combined with Brian’s musicianship as a multi-instrumentalist work in perfect harmony, each knowing exactly what is needed to bring a song to life. Linedancer wanted to know more...
What inspired you to think about The Spinners, and 5 Penny Piece. It set Who are your role models? music for a career? me up for life! SLD: That has to be Dolly Parton SLD: It’s all I’ve ever known and done because of her songwriting skills and since I was three so its natural to me. How did your careers begin? faithfulness to country, Alison Krauss for BL: I have always had a lot of music in SLD: I started entering talent shows her haunting vocals and Don Williams my life. My grandfather played piano and from the age of eight and joined my because you always believe what he is I would always mess around with it. I tried first band when I was sixteen, ‘Buntline singing. But I also listen to a lot of soul organ lessons but it didn’t really take. In Special’ I believe they are still going now! music, Ottis Reading he is my favourite school, I discovered guitars and by the I was also involved in many projects and singer of all time he just gets under my age of 16 I was giving private lessons. studio work but I always come back to skin. There was a guy that used to come in to country! BL: My biggest influence has to be school once a week, John Gill, to teach BL: As I mentioned earlier, I started Mark Knopfler, his guitar style captured guitar, he offered me a job as a YTS, teaching guitar at 16 and then worked me and I found a natural affinity with working in his studio and as a roadie for as a YTS for John Gill. Before that, I was how he played, not just his style and his band, a skiffle band with his brother gigging with bands in local pubs and manner but his feel and nuances. There and sister, called Please Y’Self. They clubs. I was 14 when I played my first gig, are many other influences but it is with were some of the best times of my life. playing bass for an 80’s pop band, with Knopfler I feel the biggest connection. big hair, big make-up, and big clothes! More recently, artists such as Ray How did you discover country music? (nothing much has changed!) LaMontagne, Jeffery Foucault, John SLD: Through my dad George, his love Prine and Amos Lee have inspired me. for country music and the western days How did you meet? runs deep. He actually helped to build a SLD: We met through a mutual friend, Who writes your material and where western town in Brands Hatch! It’s called I was looking for a special guitarist who do you find inspiration? Loredo’s. could play everything, we met and it was SLD: I write most, if not all but Brian BL: My parents without doubt provided just magic! has a way of bringing the songs to life. the biggest influence. Due to a heart BL: We hit it off immediately. I have had A melody will just come to me out of the defect, I was very ill for the first five the pleasure of performing with many blue and I pick up the guitar and it pours years of my life. At that time I could not great musicians over the years, many out, other times they come in my dreams do much more than sit with my dad’s of which are good friends; however, so I wake up and write them down, or it headphones on and work his cassette there are very few who I truly make a will be something someone says, I think player. I’d listen to all his albums: Johnny connection with, with whom making wow that will be a good basis for a song Cash, Don Williams, John Denver, Box music happens unthinkingly. With Sarah, or I can be inspired by other songs. Car Willie, Willy Nelson, and then there this was the case from the start, the BL: Composing is second nature to me was the folk influences of the Seekers, music becomes effortless. but I am not a lyricist, I hear music and
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star lane.indd 2 30/01/2014 13:43 melody, dynamics and rhythm but I rarely the roller-coaster that was ahead of us Describe your sound? hear lyrics, for Sarah, storytelling comes and decided to just ‘Buckle Up’ and enjoy SLD: The roots are Country through and naturally. She sees songs as an artist sees the ride. through but we are both influenced by so a painting or photographer frames a photo. many artists and that also comes across The new album Buckle Up is jam in our music it’s a fusion of Country Do you always agree when making packed with Line dance opportunities. Americana and folk. decisions? How will you feel seeing hundreds Line BL: Our sound is whatever feels right SLD: No but when we come to a decision dance to your tunes? to express what we’re saying. There it’s always the best one. SLD: This is just another way to get are some influences, ‘Rain Maker’ and BL: Of course not, as with any accepted into Country music I would be ‘Through The Rain And The Red Lights’ relationship, there are ups and downs but quite honoured to see fans Line dancing to have some Knopfleresk sounds in there, that is what makes them great. Music is the my songs. whilst ‘Buckle Up’ and ‘Tears Don’t expression of emotion so those that make BL: The whole point of making music is to Cry’ might be a little more Dolly. ‘Why?’ it are emotive people. That makes us very see it bringing enjoyment to others, making has more of a J-Lo feel to it, though changeable and as such there are bound connections, affecting lives. If people enjoy and ‘Getting Over You’ is verging on a rock to be disagreements but that’s all part of the dancing to our music then we have made a ballad. I think mostly you can describe richness of life. We enjoy what we do and we connection. I find it incredible that, through us as feel good music that comes from respect each other. When disagreements music, we can connect with people all over the heart. come along, we work them out and, in the the world, people we will never meet, and end, something good emerges. If we didn’t make a connection with them. What is Views on Line dance, have you ever have any grit we couldn’t make pearls. better than that? tried it? SLD: I used to be a dancer so I Can you explain the title of your new Do you have any long term plans? appreciate all kinds of dancing and yes debut album? SLD: We are hoping 2014 is going to it’s great fun and a way to keep fit. SLD: It was taken from the track Buckle up, be a great year for us, we plan a tour to BL: I have never tried Line dancing because it’s about letting go of inhibitions Holland and have applied to play at the (without an instrument in front of me, and having fun, plus it also means ‘hold on C2C festival at the O2 in March. I am writing my movement is not that rhythmical!) tight here we come!’ the next album so we are in the studio at the however, I have played for Line dancers BL: I feel it is very much how we felt when moment. But for long term plans we hope before an enjoyed the whole experience. starting out with the album production, to be successful and bring British Country There is something magical about the ‘buckle up and see what happens’. The title music back on track alongside the United synergy and vibe of a group of people song is about enjoying life and living it to States where it’s massively appreciated. moving together in coordination with the full and I think that’s how we felt when BL: In the words of a great song I know - each other and the music - you never see putting the album together. We sensed “take what ever life brings!” a dancer looking miserable.
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star lane.indd 3 30/01/2014 13:43 Oh Carol!
Carol Craven World Line Dance newsletter is unique in that it is published In terms of Line Newsletter begins around 2001. Carol daily and gives many new teachers explains: “I started it as a survey at the and choreographers a chance to be dance, Carol time because when my husband and featured. People talk about the dances I would travel we often weren’t able that are doing well in their classes and Craven is a to dance away from home. Different dances that people may like to try. Carol dances everywhere!” The survey (or acknowledges the power of the Internet household name. poll) eventually became the newsletter “It has changed dance forever. We have we know today because Carol soon so many resources now, including at the She is not an found herself swamped with requests top of that list, Linedancer Magazine, and people began to exchange to fi nd instruction and information. It instructor or a correspondence, suggesting things amazes me that, if you have the time and they would like to know more about. In money, you could travel around the world choreographer 2001, the Internet was in its infancy and and probably dance every single day with Carol’s survey only received less than new and old friends.” but she is famous ten votes... She says: “Now I have about 4000 people subscribed. It really amazes Because Carol is in a position where all over for me. Even with the advent of social media, she sees and hears every side of the the membership keeps growing.” community point of view, there are a few her worldwide important points about Line dance she The Newsletter in its 13 years of cares about. “I like a teacher who is aware existence has become an important of his or her dancers, a teacher who will newsletter. Here’s addition to a Line dancer’s world, not push dancers if they don’t want to providing information and contacts every and who also can spot talent, and help the fi rst part of her single day of the week. Carol says: “ someone become the very best they can I think it has introduced so many new be.” Her views on choreographers are story brought up people to dance and events, has helped equally as strong. “It is no accident that to promote dances and people that some choreographers can write hit after to date... we would probably never have been hit. They understand that Line dancing heard of before. And all this, way before must still follow the principles of dance Facebook ever was invented!” The and know that two-step music calls for
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oh carol.indd 2 30/01/2014 13:44 that same rhythm and pattern in a dance, a guideline for dances to at least look at. as well as a night club 2, tango, waltz, I try to read all the surveys, not just mine etc. Carol understands dance. She adds: and see which ones seem to be moving “I don’t like dances that are just steps to up on many different charts so that at music because they make no sense. You least we have a “bank” of dances that might be able to memorise them for a everyone knows.” short time but they don’t generally have longevity. I wish there were more classes Because of her love of dance, Carol and seminars to educate people about feels technique is too often overlooked. how to choreograph and dance and “One thing that really depresses me is understand the history of dance.” the people who have been dancing for years and years and have not learned Line dance is pretty special for Carol any technique. They know the STEPS but because through the years she has not how to do them.” Technique to Carol travelled and met friends, learnt hundreds is the way to dance better and those of great dances and has loved every who can teach it painlessly are the best minute of it. But Carol pulls no punches. in her eyes. “I love taking classes from “I frankly think there are way too many Rachael, Guyton, Scott, John Robinson, dances now. I know there is nothing Jo Thompson Szymanski, Rob Glover we can do about it with the proliferation and so many others who do such a good of the internet but I think it has added a job of incorporating technique into the frustration to the Line dance community teaching of a dance. That is something that hurts everyone. I used to be able that you can take with you even if you to go to an event and dance so much don’t remember the fi rst eight counts of more than I do now.” She says that this a dance.” situation has been quite detrimental to the community she knows. “I wish someone could come up with a solution. In the meantime, even though surveys aren’t Join us for the second part of this perfect, I do think they highlight dances fascinating insight on Carol Craven that are being done and give instructors next month.
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oh carol.indd 3 30/01/2014 13:44 albumreview from TIM RUZGAR, Linedancer Magazine’s resident music reviewer
Dance Script section on their website, that you could check out. BILLy CURRINGToN Hard To Be A Hippie (100/200bpm) is the aforementioned duet with Willie WE ARE Nelson and this cracking two stepper has had a 64 count improver dance written to it by Mick Harris which you ToNIGhT can check out in the Dance Script section. hUMPhEAD RECoRDS – hUMP149 Closer Tonight (110bpm) Billy excels vocally on this smooth cha cha style number which is crying out to have a dance written to it which could be a big It’s been three years since The album’s opener Hey Girl (82bpm) success. is a power packed country rocker, it’s Billy Currington released bold, it’s brash, and it’s got a terrific Another Day Without You (134bpm) his last album but the wait dance beat. now for me this is country music at its for his fans is finally over. finest, it’s got catchy lyrics, the musical Wingman (118bpm) this is a super backing is great providing a brilliant Billy, who has had seven west coast swing number, it’s got a beat, all topped off with superb vocals number one singles in great hook, a smooth beat and some from Billy and hey presto, you have a awesome musicianship complete with hit! the States and a bunch a horn section blasting away on the of Grammy nominations, backing. Banana Pancakes (110bpm) is a took a different route fabulous country version of Jack One Way Ticket (126bpm) sounds Johnson’s super song. I am amazed with this album by like it came straight off a Jimmy Buffet that nobody has so far written a dance having three different album and there have been several to this brilliant track! producers. There is also dances choreographed to this track including Robbie’s ‘Joyride’. Billy’s final offering is Hallelujah the ubiquitous duet with (84bpm) not the Leonard Cohen song the great Willie Nelson. I 23 Degrees and South (64bpm) but a bright and breezy catchy number Billy changes the mood with this that could be absolutely ideal for a have been a fan of Billy’s gorgeous nightclub two step, it has a summer hit dance, so what are you music since his first self- haunting melody, beautiful lyrics and waiting for? titled album and his first outstanding musicianship. It looks like 2014 is set to be a fantastic hit song ‘Walk A Little We Are Tonight (128bpm) is a year in country music judging by this Straighter’ and like many, contemporary sounding track which latest offering from Billy Currington. I am excited to see what has garnered good interest from This is superb new country music, just choreographers and there are a about every track can be danced to, so this latest album offers. couple of dances, in Linedancer’s treat yourself to a copy soon.
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1125504 shoes.indd 1 30/01/2014 13:47 Jace Everett, who wrote and sang the American drama series True Blood’s theme tune, ‘Bad Things’, has another new song called ‘No Place To Hide’ and is going to be featured in the newest episode of True Blood. Everett has also released a new album, Terra Rosa.
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Jace Everett.indd 1 30/01/2014 13:49 Terra Rosa is Jace Everett’s most followed, each more adventurous and meditation, and fi re-breathing zeal. Judas ambitious album to date, a raucous, acclaimed than its predeccessor. Everett Iscariot fi gures prominently as the album revelatory song cycle examining matters further tightened his gritty, groovy sound progresses, with featured roles in both of love, death, faith and contemporary with frequent international tours, raising up the railroad R&B of ‘Love Cut Me Down’ America. Everett’s musical approach is a fervent fan following at every turn. as well as ‘Rise Up’, a dark take on the as daring and wide ranging as his subject Lazarus story inspired by Irish poet demands, a hybrid of blues, country, In 2011, Everett was teamed with Brendan Kennelly’s epic poem ‘The Book boogie, gospel and rock yet at heart. Stephany Delray and together they of Judas’ and American Music Club’s Terra Rosa is an intensely intimate album, penned the haunting ‘No Place To Hide’. classic ditty, ‘I’ve Been A Mess’. Terra its invention and irreverence all refl ecting Co-writing the saga of Cain and Abel lit Rosa fi nishes with a succession of tales Everett’s own struggles with sin and spirit. a spark inside Everett, stirring him to try of early Christians, culminating with ‘Pretty “The truth is, all of these songs are about his hand at another Genesis story, ‘In The Good Plan’, ostensibly a letter from one me,” he says, “trying to fi gure out what I Garden’. Then, just like in the Book itself, of Peter’s early co-conspirators who has believe and don’t believe. It’s me going the fl ood came… begun to take umbrage with the direction back to my closet and pulling all the the new church is headed. skeletons out, looking at the bones and “Within a few weeks I had written eight seeing what’s there.” or nine songs,” he says. “I got really into it. Everett is adamant that, “someone who It was the fi rst time in a long time, that I’d doesn’t give a rat’s ass about the Bible Born in Evansville, Indiana and raised in been really excited to write songs because will still be able to listen to these songs Grapevine, Texas, Everett recalls, “By the I knew what I was writing them for. To have but I would love to perform this record in time I was 18, I was trying really hard to a real purpose and a goal for what I was churches, for some Christian groups,” he not be an atheist. By the time I was 19, I doing, that was inspiring for me.” The says. “I want to talk about this stuff but in was trying even harder to be an atheist. Bible indeed proved a swamp of material a friendly way. Not crucifying each other, That didn’t pan out either.” Jace Everett for Everett, “I don’t really feel like I have a but discussing ideas. Fraught with myth starting performing at church and then responsibility to a genre,” he says. “What is and mystery, miracles and madness, Terra went touring in Europe. A series of odd really important to me is my responsibility Rosa marks a milestone on Jace Everett’s jobs followed (ditchdigger, photographer, to my writing and my performing, not already extraordinary journey, a brave truck washer, waiter), as well as a dependent on some pre-ordained genre and transcendent album that stands as divorce, eventually leading the frustrated that I have to sit in for market reasons or this consummate American artist’s most musician back to Nashville. Within a year whatever. Country is part of who I am, just personal and defi nitive work thus far. of his return, Jace landed a major label like rock ‘n’ roll is, just like pop is, it’s all just record deal with Sony Nashville and his part of who I am.” “When you’re making records, the more eponymous debut record arrived in 2005. you they are, the better chance you have, The album received a boost in publicity Terra Rosa, which unfurls in the same because no one needs another version of one year later, when ‘Bad Things’ became chronological order as the Bible, resonates somebody that’s already doing it,” Everett the theme song to HBO’s blockbuster with the tension between sensuality says. “You need to do something that’s series, True Blood. ‘Bad Things’ proved a and salvation, faith and skepticism, all uniquely you. I feel like I’ve achieved that worldwide hit single and a series of albums marked by Everett’s devilish wit, intuitive more on this record than any other so far.”
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Jace Everett.indd 2 30/01/2014 13:49 If you are looking for inspiration or new music, this is where you will fi nd it. We give you the low down and the buzz on some of the new albums about to be released in our occasional series.
Little Red Louder Katy B Lea Michele In 2011 Katy exploded onto the UK Lea Michele, star of tv series Glee, is set music scene and was the most engaging to release her highly anticipated debut breakout star seen in years. Her debut album, Louder, in March 2014. Marking album ‘On A Mission’ produced three Top Michele’s career as a solo artist, the 10 singles and was nominated for several album is underscored by the singer’s awards including the Mercury Prize. Since beloved pop voice, beautiful ballads, then Katy has been growing and evolving and emotionally-driven lyrics. Recorded musically. Katy has spent months holed up in the studio in over the past year, stand out tracks include the Sia penned her hometown, London, she and her producer Geeneus have lead single ‘Cannonball’, the pop/rock anthem ‘On My Way’, nothing short of nailed a stunning collection of tracks, all of and ‘Battlefi eld’, a heartfelt ballad also in collaboration with Sia. them undeniable Katy B tunes which come wrapped in pop Other album favourites include the edgy-pop song ‘Burn With perfection and polish displaying her incredible vocal. Katy is You’, and the title track ‘Louder’ which culminates this eclectic prepped and primed, ready to shake up the musical landscape album. Standout contributors include Christina Perri, Colin come early next year. Munroe and Stargate.
The River & The Thread Seven Rosanne Cash Lisa Stansfi eld This is Rosanne Cash’s fi rst album in more Lisa Stanfi eld’s career has spanned than four years. Cash wrote the album’s over three decades, boasting sales of 11 original songs with her longtime nearly 20 million records and a string of collaborator and husband, John Leventhal, international top 10 hits. The aptly named who also served as producer, arranger and album is Lisa’s seventh studio release guitarist. With this album, Cash turns her and promises to galvanise her fan base attention to American lives and locations. old and new. Seven, which has been It richly evokes the Southern landscape physical, musical, produced and written in the UK by Lisa Stansfi eld and husband emotional and examines the indelible impressions it has made Ian Devaney features tracks such as: Can’t Dance, The Rain, on our own collective culture and on Cash. The River & The Stupid Heart, Conversation, The Crown, Strong, So Be It and Thread is sweeping in its breadth, capturing a unique, multi- Picket Fence Recorded in both Los Angeles and Manchester. generational cast of characters, from a Civil War soldier off Stansfi eld has collaborated with John ‘JR’ Robinson, known to fi ght in Virginia to a New Deal-era farmer in Arkansas to a as the most recorded drummer in history and Grammy award contemporary Mobile, AL couple. While Cash and Leventhal winning orchestrator Jerry Hey, both integral to the creation of found inspiration in the many musical styles associated with the Michael Jackson’s “Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad” and have South swampy Delta blues, gospel, Appalachian folk, country worked with Lisa for over two decades. The Deluxe Edition and rock, to name a few this is a completely contemporary contains extra bonus audio tracks. collection.
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new releases.indd 1 30/01/2014 13:50 Tales From The Realm Of The Queen Of Pentacles Frankie Said (CD & DVD) Suzanne Vega Frankie Goes To Hollywood Vega’s fi rst new studio album in seven Frankie Said (Deluxe Edition) is a years, features ten new songs each telling compilation that combines - for the fi rst a story that has to do with the material time ever - the very best of the audio world and the world of the spirit and how and video Frankie Goes To Hollywood they intersect. Suzanne spent the past few created for ZTT between 1983 and 1987. years writing and recording these new From obscurity to infamy and back again gems on the road, recording portions in Chicago, London, in less than fi ve years, perhaps more than any other group, Prague, LA and New York City, and Kyserike Station, an old Frankie Goes To Hollywood defi ne 80s music. Their fi rst three train station in upstate New York. Tracking for the album took singles all reached number one (matching the record set by place mostly at the Clubhouse Studios in Rhinebeck, and the fellow Liverpudlians Gerry and the Pacemakers twenty years album was mixed by Kevin Killen, who has worked with Peter earlier). But of course there’s much more to Frankie than their Gabriel and Kate Bush. “A lot of my older albums, especially the fi rst three singles. There were several other major international second one, were about being solitary. This album has more hits, a wealth of brilliant album-only band compositions, a of a sense of connectivity, there is a different spirit.” Queen number of inspired cover versions, a phalanx of highly creative of Pentacles taps into Vegas broad range of musical tastes, 12 inch remixes (two of the fi nest of which are included here) intertwining Dylan/Stones inspired guitar-driven songs with and series of cutting edge videos. The latter are all present, lush orchestral strings and trumpet, soul-packed background alongside BBC TV appearances - previously unavailable vocals and Vegas masterful classic folk elements. A fan of hip footage from Top Of The Pops and The Oxford Road Show ‘84 hop as well, Vega samples the 50 Cent hit song Candy Shop - and rare material from the Zang Tuum Tum archives. for one of the more unique tracks on the album, Dont Uncork What You Cant Contain. This is Suzannes fi rst sampling effort Animal Heart “although her song Toms Diner has been interpolated countless Nina Persson times in the hip-hop community, she has not sampled anyone One of Swedens biggest, brightest stars else until this album. as the lead singer for the Cardigans, Nina Persson, releases her fi rst solo A Day In Nashville album under her own name. This is the Robben Ford fi rst solo release from Nina, and her fi rst Robben Ford is one of the premier electric album since she, Niclas Frisk and Nathan guitarists today, particularly known for Larson released Colonia as A Camp in his blues playing, as well as his ability 2009. The Cardigans have not released an album since Super to be comfortable in a variety of musical Extra Gravity in 2005. Animal Heart was written and produced contexts. A fi ve-time Grammy nominee, he by Nina along with her husband, fi lm composer and novelist has played with artists as diverse as Joni Nathan Larson, and Eric D. Johnson. “The most diffi cult and Mitchell, Jimmy Witherspoon, Miles Davis, maybe also the best thing about going solo is probably all George Harrison, Phil Lesh, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, the decisions you make alone. Somewhere inside, I have a Bob Dylan, John Mayall, Greg Allman, John Scofi eld, Susan very clear clock, a gut feeling, that says what I think. I have Tedeschi, Keb Mo, Larry Carlton, Mavis Staples, Brad Paisley, forced myself to just keep going and follow only my gut with and many others. A Day In Nashville is a tour de force of live this album. I have simply no time to dwell on things anymore studio recordings, accomplished literally, in just one day in which I did a lot before,” says Nina. Nashville.
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Jazz Box With Toe Struts, Forward Shuffle, Walk x 2 1 & Step right toe across left. Drop right heel taking weight. Cross Strut Right 2 & Step left toe back. Drop left heel taking weight. Back Strut Back 3 & Step right toe to right side. Drop right heel taking weight. Side Strut Right 4 & Step left toe slightly forward. Drop left heel taking weight. Forward Strut Forward 5 & 6 Step right forward. Close left beside right. Step right forward. Right Shuffle 7 – 8 Walk forward left. Walk forward right. Walk Walk
Section 2 Hip Bumps, Side Touch Right & Left, Shuffle 1/4 Turn 1 – 2 Step left to side (feet apart) and bump hips left. Bump hips right (weight onto right). Bump Bump On the spot 3 & 4 With feet apart, bump hips - left, right, left (weight ends on left). Bump & Bump Tag Wall 5: Dance 2-count Tag at this point then start the dance again, facing 6:00. 5 & 6 & Step right to side. Touch left beside right. Step left to side. Touch right beside left. Side Touch Side Touch 7 & 8 Step right to side. Close left beside right. Turn 1/4 right stepping right forward. (3:00) Shuffle Quarter Turning right
Section 3 Heel, Toe, Step, Pivot 1/4, Cross, Diagonal Lock Step x 2 1 – 2 Touch left heel forward. Touch left toe back. Heel Toe On the spot 3 & 4 Step left forward. Pivot 1/4 turn right. Cross left over right. (6:00) Step Pivot Cross Turning right 5 & 6 Step right forward to right diagonal. Lock left behind right. Step right forward. (7:30) Right Lock Right Forward 7 & 8 Step left forward to left diagonal. Lock right behind left. Step left forward. (4:30) Left Lock Left
Section 4 Heel Dig, Heel Dig, Behind Side Cross (x 2) Hip Bumps 1 – 2 Touch right heel forward to right diagonal twice. (7:30) Heel Heel On the spot 3 & 4 (Squaring up to wall) Cross right behind left. Step left to side. Cross right over left. Behind Side Cross Left 5 – 6 Touch left heel forward to left diagonal twice. (4:30) Heel Heel On the spot 7 & 8 (Squaring up to wall) Cross left behind right. Step right to side. Cross left over right. Behind Side Cross Right 9 – 10 Step right to side and bump hips right. Bump hips left (weight onto left). Bump Bump On the spot
Tag Wall 5, after count 12: Step, Pivot 1/2 Turn 1 – 2 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step Pivot Turning left Then start the dance again from the beginning (facing 6:00).
Choreographed by: Yvonne Anderson (UK) January 2014 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Step That Step’ by Sawyer Brown from CD The Best of Sawyer Brown; dance is available at download available from iTunes www.linedancermagazine.com (start on vocals) Tag: One 2-count Tag during Wall 5, followed by a Restart
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Right Heel, Hook, Heel, Flick, Forward Shuffle, Step Pivot 1/2 x 2 1 & Tap right heel forward. Hook right across left. Heel Hook On the spot 2 & Tap right heel forward. Flick right to right side. Heel Flick 3 & 4 Step right forward. Close left beside right. Step right forward. Right Shuffle Forward 5 – 6 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. (6:00) Step Pivot Turning right 7 – 8 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. (12:00) Step Pivot
Section 2 Left Heel, Hook, Heel Flick, Forward Shuffle, Step Pivot 1/2 x 2 1 & Tap left heel forward. Hook left across right. Heel Hook On the spot 2 & Tap left heel forward. Flick left to left side. Heel Flick 3 & 4 Step left forward. Close right beside left. Step left forward. Left Shuffle Forward 5 – 6 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. (6:00) Step Pivot Turning left 7 – 8 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. (12:00) Step Pivot
Section 3 Right Scissor Step, Left Scissor Step, Syncopated Weave, Monterey 1/2 Turn 1 & 2 Step right to right side. Step left beside right. Cross right over left. Right Scissor On the spot 3 & 4 Step left to left side. Step right beside left. Cross left over right. Left Scissor 5 & 6 & Step right to side. Cross left behind right. Step right to side. Cross left over right. Side Behind Side Cross Right 7 & 8 Touch right to side. Turn 1/2 right stepping right beside left. Touch left to side. (6:00) Monterey Half Turning right
Section 4 Left Sailor Step, Right Sailor 1/4 Turn, Step, 1/4 Turn, Cross, 1/4 Turn x 2, Touch 1 & 2 Cross left behind right. Step right to right side. Step left to place. Left Sailor On the spot Restart Wall 5: Start the dance again at this point (facing 6:00). 3 & 4 Cross right behind left turning 1/4 right. Step left to side. Step right to side. (9:00) Quarter Sailor Turning right 5 & 6 Step left forward. Pivot 1/4 turn right. Cross left over right. (12:00) Step Turn Cross 7 & Turn 1/4 left stepping right back. Turn 1/4 left stepping left to side. (6:00) Quarter Quarter Turning left 8 Touch right beside left.
Ending On last wall, replace final 2 counts with Full Turn: 7 & Turn 1/4 left stepping right back. Turn 1/2 left stepping left forward. Quarter Half Turning left 8 Turn 1/4 left stepping right to side. Quarter
Choreographed by: Maureen and John “Grrowler” Rowell (UK) January 2014 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Full Moon Friday’ by Brittany Spriggs (89 bpm) from EP Brand New; dance is available at download available from amazon or iTunes www.linedancermagazine.com (24 count intro - start on main vocals) Restart: One Restart during Wall 5
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION
Section 1 Side Right, Rock Forward, Left Lock Back, 1/4 Right with Hip Bumps, Chasse
1 – 3 Step right to right side. Rock forward on left. Recover back onto right. Side Forward Rock Right
4 & 5 Step left back. Cross lock right infront of left. Step left back. Left Lock Back Back
6 – 7 Make 1/4 turn right bumping hips to right side. Bump hips to left side. Turn Bump Turning right
8 & 1 Step right to right side. Close left beside right. Step right to right side. Side Close Side Right
Restart Wall 6: dance to this point then restart dance from beginning (facing 6:00).
Section 2 Forward Rock, Left Lock Back, 1/4 Right with Hip Bumps, Chasse
2 - 3 Rock forward on left. Recover back onto right. Rock Recover On the spot
4 & 5 Step left back. Lock right across left. Step left back. Left Lock Back Back
6 – 7 Make 1/4 turn right bumping hips to right side. Bump hips to left side. Turn Bump Turning right
8 – 1 Step right to right side. Close left beside right. Step right to right side. Side Close Side Right
Restart Wall 8: dance to this point then restart dance from beginning (acing 3:00).
Section 3 Rock 1/4 Turn Sweep, Behind Side Cross, Side Rock, Behind, 1/4 Turn, Step
2 - 3 Make 1/4 turn right rocking forward on left. Recover onto right sweeping left back. Turn Recover Turning right
4 & 5 Cross left behind right. Step right to right side. Cross left over right. Behind Side Cross Right
6 & 7 Rock right to right side. Recover onto left. Right Recover On the spot
8 & 1 Cross right behind left. Step left 1/4 turn left. Step forward on right. Behind Turn Step Turning left
Section 4 Walk Forward, Left Lock Forward, Step 1/4 Pivot Left, Forward Rock
2 – 3 Step forward left. Step forward right. Left Right Forward
4 & 5 Step forward left. Lock right behind left. Step forward left. Left Lock Step
6 – 7 Step forward right. Pivot 1/4 turn left. Step Turn Turning left
8 & Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock Forward On the spot
Choreographed by: Benny Ray (DK) January 2014
Choreographed to: ‘South Of Santa Fe’ by Brooks & Dunn (112 bpm) from CD If You See Her; A video clip of this download available from amazon or iTunes (32 count intro) dance is available at Restarts: Two Restarts, one during Wall 6 and one during Wall 8 www.linedancermagazine.com
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION
Section 1 Reverse Rumba Box, Mambo Step/Sweep, Back/Sweep, Point Back
1 & 2 Step right to right side. Close left beside right. Step right back. Side Together Back Back
3 & 4 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left forward. Side Together Forward Forward
5 & 6 Rock forward on right. Rock back on left. Step right back sweeping left round to back. Mambo Sweep On the spot
7 – 8 Step left back sweeping right around from front to back. Point right toe back. Back Point
Section 2 Walk x 2, Mambo 1/4 Turn Right, Walk x 2, Mambo 1/4 Turn Left
1 – 2 Walk forward right. Walk forward left. Walk Walk Forward
3 & 4 Rock forward on right. Rock back on left. Turn 1/4 right stepping right to side. Mambo Quarter Turning right
5 – 6 Walk forward left. Walk forward right. Walk Walk Forward
7 & 8 Rock forward on left. Rock back on right. Turn 1/4 left stepping left to side. Mambo Quarter Turning left
Section 3 Cross, Back, Chasse Right, Cross, Back, Chasse Left 1/4 Turn
1 – 2 Cross right over left. Step left back. Cross Back Back
3 & 4 Step right to right side. Close left beside right. Step right to right side. Chasse Right Right
5 – 6 Cross left over right. Step right back. Cross Back Back
7 & 8 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Turn 1/4 left stepping left forward. Chasse Quarter Turning left
Section 4 Step, Pivot 1/2, Step, Pivot 1/2, Jazz Box Cross
1 – 4 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step Pivot Step Pivot Turning left
5 – 8 Cross right over left. Step left back. Step right to right side. Cross left over right. Jazz Box Cross On the spot
Restart Walls 2 and 5 (facing 6:00 and 9:00 respectively): Start the dance again.
Section 5 Side Rock, Touch
1 & 2 Rock right to right side. Recover onto left. Touch right beside left. Side Rock Touch On the spot
Ending Wall 8: Dance to count 14 (Walk Left, Right): then Mambo 1/2 Turn
7 & 8 Rock forward on left. Rock back on right. Turn 1/2 left stepping left forward. Mambo Half Turning left
Choreographed by: Karl-Harry Winson (UK) January 2014 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Welcome To The Weekend’ by Nathan Carter from CD Where I Wanna Be; dance is available at download available from iTunes (12 count intro - start on ‘Dancin’) www.linedancermagazine.com Choreographer’s note: On Wall 7, the dance seems to go out of phrase. Just dance through it. Restarts: Two Restarts, both after 32 counts (Walls 2 and 5)
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Jazz Box, Together, Right Side Strut, Left Side Strut 1 – 4 Cross right over left. Step left back. Step right to right side. Step left beside right. Jazz Box Together On the spot 5 – 6 Touch right toe to right side. Drop right heel taking weight. Right Strut Right 7 – 8 Touch left toe to left side. Drop left heel taking weight. Left Strut Left
Section 2 Step Pivot 1/2 x 2, Right Forward Strut, Left Forward Strut 1 – 4 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step Pivot Step Pivot Turning left 5 – 6 Touch right toe forward. Drop right heel taking weight. Forward Strut Forward 7 – 8 Touch left toe forward. Drop left heel taking weight. Forward Strut
Section 3 Step, Pivot 1/2, Forward Shuffle, Step, Pivot 1/4, Cross Shuffle 1 – 2 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. (6:00) Step Pivot Turning left 3 & 4 Step right forward. Close left beside right. Step right forward. Right Shuffle Forward 5 – 6 Step left forward. Pivot 1/4 turn right. (9:00) Step Pivot Turning right 7 & 8 Cross left over right. Step right to side. Cross left over right. Cross Shuffle Right
Section 4 Grapevine With Touch, Rolling Grapevine Left 1 – 4 Step right to side. Cross left behind right. Step right to side. Touch left to left side. Grapevine Touch Right 5 – 6 Turn 1/4 left stepping left forward. Turn 1/2 left stepping right back. Quarter Half Turning left 7 – 8 Turn 1/4 left stepping left to side. Touch right beside left. (9:00) Quarter Touch
Section 5 Toe Switches, Heel Switches, Step Pivot 1/2 x 2 1 & 2 & Point right to side. Step right beside left. Point left to side. Step left beside right. Point & Point & On the spot 3 & Touch right heel forward. Step right beside left. Heel & 4 & Touch left heel forward. Step left beside right. Heel & 5 – 8 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. (9:00) Step Pivot Step Pivot Turning left
Section 6 Forward Shuffle, Shuffle 1/2 Left, Shuffle 1/4 Right, Shuffle 1/2 Left 1 & 2 Step right forward. Close left beside right. Step right forward. Right Shuffle Forward 3 & 4 Turn 1/2 left stepping left forward. Close right beside left. Step left forward. (3:00) Half Shuffle Turning left 5 & 6 Turn 1/4 right stepping right forward. Close left beside right. Step right forward. (6:00) Quarter Shuffle Turning right 7 & 8 Turn 1/2 left stepping left forward. Close right beside left. Step left forward. (12:00) Half Shuffle Turning left
Section 7 Jazz Box 1/4 Cross, Side, Shimmy/Shake x 3 1 – 3 Cross right over left. Step left back. Turn 1/4 right stepping right to side. Jazz Box Quarter Turning right 4 Cross left over right. Cross Right 5 – 8 Step right small step to right. Shimmy/shake for 3 counts (weight left). (3:00) Side Shimmy/Shake
Section 8 Step Out, Out, In, In, Walk Forward x 3, Pivot 1/2 1 – 2 Step right forward and out to right diagonal. Step left forward and out to left diagonal. Out Out Forward 3 – 4 Step right back and in. Step left back and in. In In Back 5 – 8 Walk forward - right, left, right. Pivot 1/2 turn left. (9:00) Right Left Right Pivot Turning left
Section 9 Step Out, Out, In, In, Walk Forward x 3, Pivot 1/4 1 – 2 Step right forward and out to right diagonal. Step left forward and out to left diagonal. Out Out Forward 3 – 4 Step right back and in. Step left back and in. In In Back 5 – 8 Walk forward - right, left, right. Pivot 1/4 turn left. (6:00) Right Left Right Pivot Turning left
Choreographed by: Rob Fowler (ES) January 2014 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Strut Your Funky Stuff’ by Frantique (120 bpm) from various CDs; dance is available at download available from amazon or iTunes (16 count intro - at very start, Frantique sing ‘Get Up, Stand Up, Strut www.linedancermagazine.com Your Funky Stuff, Sure Enough’ - start after second repetition, approx 8 secs)
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Intro Danced once only, starting after 32 counts, then continue with main dance 1&2, 3-4 Chasse right. Rock back on left. Recover onto right. Chasse Back Rock Right 5&6, 7-8 Chasse left. Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Chasse Back Rock Left 9-10, &11-12 Step right to side. Hold. Step left beside right. Step right to side. Hold. Side Hold & Side Hold Right 13-14, &15-16 Step left to side. Hold. Step right beside left. Step left to side. Hold. Side Hold & Side Hold Left 17 - 20 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 left. Right shuffle forward. Step Pivot Shuffle Turning left 21 - 24 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. Left shuffle forward. Step Pivot Shuffle Turning right 25 - 28 Step right big step right and shimmy (over 4 counts). Shimmy Right 29 - 32 Step left big step left and shimmy (over 4 counts). Shimmy Left
Section 1 Right Kick Kick, Sailor Step, Left Kick Kick, Sailor 1/4 Turn Left 1 – 2 Kick right forward. Kick right to right side. Kick Kick On the spot 3 & 4 Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. Step right to place. Sailor Step 5 – 6 Kick left forward. Kick left to left side. Kick Kick 7 & 8 Cross left behind right. Turn 1/4 left stepping right beside left. Step forward left. Sailor Turn Turning left
Section 2 Forward Rock, Shuffle 1/2 Turn, Step Pivot 1/2, Kick Ball Change 1 – 2 Rock forward on right. Recover back onto left. Forward Rock On the spot 3 & 4 Shuffle 1/2 turn right, stepping - right, left, right. Shuffle Half Turn Turning right 5 – 6 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. Step Pivot 7 & 8 Kick left forward. Step onto ball of left. Step right beside left. Kick Ball Change On the spot
Section 3 Side, Hold, & Side, Touch, 1/4 Turn, Hold, & Side, Touch 1 – 2 Step left to left side. Hold. Side Hold Left & 3 – 4 Step right beside left. Step left to left side. Touch right beside left and clap. & Side Touch 5 – 6 Make 1/4 turn left stepping right to right side. Hold. Turn Hold Turning left & 7 – 8 Step left beside right. Step right to right side. Touch left beside right and clap. & Side Touch Right
Section 4 Jazz Box 1/4 Cross, Side Rock, Cross Shuffle 1 – 4 Cross left over right. Step back on right. Step left 1/4 turn left. Cross right over left. Jazz Box Turn Cross Turning left 5 – 6 Rock left to left side. Recover onto right. Side Rock On the spot 7 & 8 Cross left over right. Step right to right side. Cross left over right. Cross Shuffle Right
Section 5 Forward Rock, Triple Step 3/4 Turn, Forward Rock, Back, Drag 1 – 2 Rock forward on right. Recover on left. Rock Forward On the spot 3 & 4 Triple step 3/4 turn right, stepping - right, left, right Triple Three Quarter Turning right 5 – 6 Rock forward on left. Recover back onto right. Rock Forward On the spot 7 – 8 Step left big step back. Drag right to touch beside left. Back Drag Back
Section 6 Side, Hold, & Side, Touch, 1/4 Turn, Hold, & Side, Touch 1 – 2 Step right to right side. Hold. Side Hold Right & 3 – 4 Step left beside right. Step right to right side. Touch left beside right and clap. & Side Touch 5 – 6 Make 1/4 turn left stepping left to left side. Hold. Quarter Hold Turning left & 7 – 8 Step right beside left. Step left to left side. Touch right beside left and clap. & Side Touch Left
Section 7 Step, Pivot 1/2, Forward Shuffle, Forward Rock, Coaster Step 1 – 2 Step forward right. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step Pivot Turning left 3 & 4 Step forward right. Close left beside right. Step forward right. Right Shuffle Forward 5 – 6 Rock forward on left. Recover back onto right. Rock Forward On the spot 7 & 8 Step back left. Step right beside left. Step forward left. Coaster Step
Section 8 Stomp, Hold, Stomp, Hold, & Back, Knee Pop x 3 1 – 4 Stomp right forward. Hold and clap. Stomp left forward. Hold and clap. Stomp Hold Stomp Hold Forward & 5 – 6 Jump back, stepping - Right, Left. Pop right knee in. & Back Knee Back 7 – 8 Pop left knee in. Pop right knee in. Knee Knee On the spot
Tag End of Wall 2: Step, Pivot 1/2, Forward Shuffle (x 2) 1 – 2, 3&4 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Shuffle forward stepping - right, left, right. Step Pivot Shuffle Turning left 5 – 6, 7&8 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. Shuffle forward stepping - left, right, left. Step Pivot Shuffle Turning right
Choreographed by: Lizzie Clarke (UK) January 2014 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Cheerio (Tiroler Are True)’ by DJ Otzi from Greatest Hits CD; download available from amazon or iTunes (32 count intro) dance is available at www.linedancermagazine.com Tag: One Tag danced after Wall 2 Intro: One ‘Start Tag’ danced before the main dance
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Side, Cross Rock Behind, 1/4, Back Rock, 1/2 x 2, Step, 1/4, Cross, Side 1 – 2 & Step right to right side. Cross rock left behind right. Recover onto right. Side Back Rock Right 3 – 4 & Make 1/4 turn right stepping back on left. Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Quarter Back Rock Turning right 5 – 6 Make 1/2 turn left stepping back on right. Make 1/2 turn left stepping forward on left. Full Turn Turning left 7 & 8 & Step forward right. Pivot 1/4 turn left. Cross right over left. Step left to left side. (12:00) Step Quarter Cross Side
Section 2 Cross Rock Behind, Behind Sweep, Behind, 1/4, Step, Pivot 3/4, Side, Back Rock 1 – 2 & Cross rock right behind left. Recover onto left. Step right to right side. Back Rock Side Right 3 Cross left behind right, sweeping right out around to right. Behind On the spot 4 – 5 Cross right behind left. Step left 1/4 turn left. Behind Quarter Turning left 6 & 7 Step forward right. Pivot 3/4 turn left. Step right to right side. Step Pivot Side 8 & Rock back on left. Recover onto right. (12:00) Rock Back On the spot
Section 3 Walk x 2, Rock & 1/2, Step, Rock 1/4, Cross Rock, Side, Cross, Side 1 – 2 Step forward Left. Step forward right. Left Right Forward 3 & 4 Rock forward on left. Recover onto right. Make 1/2 turn left stepping forward on left. Rock & Half Turning left 5 – 6 & Step forward right. Make 1/4 turn right rocking out to left side. Recover onto right. Step Quarter Rock Turning right 7 & Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right. (9:00) Cross Rock On the spot 8 Step left to left side. Side Left Restart 2 Wall 5: Restart the dance at this point (facing 12:00). & 1 Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross Side
Section 4 Rock Behind, Side, Behind, Unwind 1/2, Side, Back Rock, Side, Sailor 1/2 Cross 2 & 3 Cross rock right behind left. Recover onto left. Step right to right side. Back Rock Side Right & 4 – 5 Cross left behind right. Unwind 1/2 turn left, weight ending on left. Step right long step to right. Behind Unwind Side Turning left 6 & 7 Cross rock left behind right. Recover onto right. Step left to left side. Back Rock Side Left 8 & 1 Cross right behind left. Make 1/2 turn right stepping left in place. Cross right over left. Sailor Half Cross Turning right
Section 5 Side, Sailor 1/2 Cross, Side, Cross, Tap Out/In, Side, Tap In/Out/In, Kick 2 – 3 & Step left to side. Cross right behind left. Make 1/2 turn right stepping left in place. Side Sailor Half Turning right 4 Cross right over left. Cross Restart 1 Wall 2: Add & count by recovering onto left, then Restart dance facing 3:00. & 5 Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Side Cross Left 6 & 7 Tap left toe to left side. Tap left beside right. Step left to left side. Out In Side & 8 Tap right toe next to left. Tap right toe out to right side. In Out & 1 Tap right toe next to left. Kick right across left. In Kick
Section 6 Step/Drag, Coaster 1/4 Cross, Side, Together, Back, 1/4, Step Forward x 2 2 Step right long step to right, dragging left in. Side Right 3 & 4 Step left back. Step right beside left. Make 1/4 turn left stepping left across right. Coaster Turn Turning left 5 & 6 Step right to right side. Step left beside right. Step back on right. Side Together Back Right 7 & 8 Make 1/4 turn left stepping to left side. Step forward right. Step forward left. (9:00) Quarter Step Step Turning left
Section 7 Side, Together, Back, Back, 1/2, Step, 1/4, Cross, 1/2, Cross Rock 1 & 2 Step right to right side. Step left beside right. Step back on right. Side Together Back Right 3 – 4 Step back left. Make 1/2 turn right stepping forward onto right. Back Half Turning right 5 & 6 Step forward left. Pivot 1/4 turn right. Cross left over right. (6:00) Step Quarter Cross 7 & Make 1/4 turn left stepping back on right. Make 1/4 turn left stepping left to side. Half Turn Turning left 8 & Cross rock right forward across left. Recover onto left. (12:00) Cross Rock On the spot
TAG End of Wall 3: Basic NC Right, Basic NC Left 1 – 2 & Step right long step right. Cross rock left back behind right. Recover onto right. Side Back Rock Right 3 – 4 & Step left long step left. Cross rock right back behind left. Recover onto left. Side Back rock Left
Choreographed by: Kate Sala (UK) January 2014 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘The Show Must Go On’ by Queen (84 bpm) from various CDs; dance is available at download available from amazon or iTunes (28 count intro) www.linedancermagazine.com Tag/Restarts: One short Tag after Wall 3; Two Restarts (Walls 2 and 5)
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Side, Cross Rock, 1/4 Turn, 1/2 Turn, 1/4 Turn, Cross Shuffle 1 – 3 Step right to side. Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right. Side Cross Rock Right 4 Turning 1/4 left step left forward. (9:00) Quarter Turning left 5 – 6 Turning 1/2 left step right back. Turning 1/4 left step left to side. (12:00) Half Quarter 7 & 8 Cross right over left. Step left to side. Cross right over left. Cross Shuffle Left
Section 2 Side, Touch, 1/4 Turn, 1/2 Turn, Walk Back x 2, Coaster Step 1 – 2 Step left to side. Touch right beside left. Side Touch Left 3 – 4 Turning 1/4 right step right forward. Turning 1/2 right step left back. (9:00) Quarter Half Turning right 5 – 6 Step right back. Step left back. Back Back Back Option Counts 5 - 6: Turning 1/2 right step right forward. Turning 1/2 right step left back. 7 & 8 Step right back. Step left beside right. Step right forward. Coaster Step On the spot
Section 3 Step, Point, Cross, Point, Cross, Side, 1/4 Coaster Step 1 – 2 Step left forward. Point right to right side. Step Point Forward Tag/Restart Wall 6: (Facing 3:00) Add 2-count Tag then Restart the dance facing front wall. 3 – 4 Cross right over left. Point left to side (angling body right). Cross Point Left 5 – 6 Cross left over right. Step right to right side. Cross Side Right 7 & Turning 1/4 left step left back. Step right beside left. Quarter & Turning left 8 Step left forward (extended 5th). (6:00) Step Forward
Section 4 1/2 Turn, 1/2 Turn, Forward Shuffle, Forward Rock, Coaster Cross 1 – 2 Turning 1/2 left step right back. Turning 1/2 left step left forward. (6:00) Full Turn Turning left 3 & 4 Step right forward. Close left beside right. Step right forward. Right Shuffle Forward 5 – 6 Rock forward on left. Recover onto right. Rock Forward On the spot 7 & 8 Step left back. Step right beside left. Cross left over right. Coaster Cross
Section 5 Side, Touch, Kick Ball Cross, Side Rock, Together, 1/4 Monterey 1 – 2 Step right to side. Touch left beside right. Side Touch Right 3 & 4 Kick left forward. Step left back. Cross right over left. Kick Ball Cross Left 5 – 6 & Rock left to left side. Recover onto right. Step left beside right. Side Rock Together On the spot 7 – 8 Point right to side. Turning 1/4 right step right beside left. (9:00) Point Quarter Turning right
Section 6 Point, Together, Side, Together, Chasse, Cross Rock 1 – 2 Point left to side. Step left beside right (to complete 1/4 monterey). Point Together On the spot 3 – 4 Step right to side. Step left beside right. Side Together Right 5 & 6 Step right to side. Close left beside right. Step right to side. Chasse Right 7 – 8 Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right. Cross Rock On the spot
Section 7 1/4 Turn, 1/4 Turn, Behind Side Cross, Side, Touch, Kick Ball Cross 1 – 2 Turning 1/4 left step left forward. Turning 1/4 left step right to side. (3:00) Quarter Quarter Turning left 3 & 4 Cross left behind right. Step right to side. Cross left over right. Behind Side Cross Right 5 – 6 Step right to side. Touch left beside right. Side Touch 7 & 8 Kick left forward. Step left back. Cross right over left (angling body left). Kick Ball Cross Left
Section 8 1/4 Turn, 1/2 Turn, Back Rock, Walk x 2, Kick Ball Cross-Touch 1 – 2 Turning 1/4 left step left forward. Turning 1/2 left step right back. (6:00) Quarter Half Turning left 3 – 6 Rock back on left. Recover onto right. Step left forward. Step right forward. Rock Back Walk Walk Forward 7 & 8 Kick left forward. Step left back. Cross touch right over left. Kick Ball Touch On the spot
Tag Wall 6: After Section 2, Count 6 - Step, Pivot 1/4 1 – 2 Step right forward. Pivot 1/4 turn left to face front wall. Then Restart the dance. Step Pivot Turning left
Choreographed by: Alison Biggs & Peter Metelnick (UK) January 2014 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Could It Be Magic (Matt Pop Radio Edit)’ by Jamie Knight (128 bpm) dance is available at from CD Almighty Presents: Could It Be Magic; download available from www.linedancermagazine.com amazon or iTunes (start after 48 count heavy beat intro - approx 24 secs) Tag/Restart: One 2-count Tag danced during Wall 6, followed by Restart
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Right Dorothy, Heel Switches, Left Dorothy, Heel Switches 1 – 2 & (On right diagonal) Step right forward. Lock left behind right. Step right forward. Right Dorothy Forward 3 & Touch left heel forward. Step left beside right. Heel & On the spot 4 & Touch right heel forward. Step right beside left. Heel & 5 – 6 & (On left diagonal) Step left forward. Lock right behind left. Step left forward. Left Dorothy Forward 7 & Touch right heel forward. Step right beside left. Heel & On the spot 8 & Touch left heel forward. Step left beside right. Heel &
Section 2 Step, 1/2 Turn, Full Turn, 1/4 Turn, Sailor Step, Knee Pop With Heel Bounce 1 – 2 Step right forward. Turn 1/2 left stepping left forward. (6:00) Step Half Turning left 3 – 4 Turn 1/2 left stepping right back. Turn 1/2 left stepping left forward. Full Turn 5 Turn 1/4 left stepping right to right side. (3:00) Quarter 6 & 7 Cross left behind right. Step right to side. Step left to place. Left Sailor On the spot & 8 Lift both heels off floor, popping knees forward. Lower heels to floor (weight left). Knee Pop
Section 3 Heel Grind 1/4 Turn, Coaster Step, Step, Sweep, Diagonal Cross Shuffle 1 & 2 Cross right heel in front of left. Grind 1/4 right on right heel. Return weight to left. Heel Grind Quarter Turning right 3 & 4 Step right back. Step left beside right. Step right forward. (6:00) Coaster Step On the spot Tag/Restart Wall 3: Dance 4-count Tag here then Restart dance from the beginning. 5 – 6 Step left forward. Sweep right from back to front. Step Sweep Forward 7 & 8 Turn 1/8 left crossing right over left. Step left to side. Cross right over left. (4:30) Cross Shuffle Left
Section 4 7/8 Turn, Cross, Back, Back, Cross, Side 1 – 2 Turn 1/8 right stepping left back. Turn 1/4 right stepping right to side. (9:00) Turn Quarter Turning right 3 – 4 Turn 1/4 right stepping left to side. Turn 1/4 right stepping right to side. (3:00) Quarter Quarter 5 – 6 & Cross left over right. Step right diagonally back right. Step left diagonally back left. Cross Back Back Back 7 – 8 Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross Side Left
Section 5 Sailor 1/4, Walk x 2, Touch/Hip Bump, Scuff, Hitch 1/4, Side 1 & 2 Cross right behind left. Turn 1/4 right stepping left to side. Step right forward. (6:00) Sailor Quarter Turn Turning right 3 – 4 Walk forward left. Walk forward right. Left Right Forward 5 – 6 Touch left toe forward bumping left hip forward. Drop heel taking weight left. Touch Bump On the spot 7 & Scuff right beside left. Hitch right, making 1/4 turn left on ball of left. Scuff Quarter Turning left 8 Step right to right side. (3:00) Side Right
Section 6 Left Sailor, Right Sailor, Heels/Toe/Heels Swivels, Swivel Left, Swivel Right, Hitch 1 & 2 Cross left behind right. Step right to side. Step left to place. Left Sailor On the spot 3 & 4 Cross right behind left. Step left to side. Step right to side (feet shoulder width apart). Right Sailor 5 & 6 Swivel both heels to right. Swivel both toes to right. Swivel heels to right. Heels Toes Heels Right 7 & 8 Swivel both heels to left. Swivel both heels to right. Hitch left on left diagonal. Heels Heels Hitch On the spot
Section 7 Diagonal Step with Touch x 3, 1/4 Turn Kick Ball Cross 1 – 2 Step left diagonally forward left. Touch right beside left. Step Touch Forward 3 – 4 Step right diagonally back right. Touch left beside right. Back Touch Back 5 – 6 Step left diagonally back left. Touch right beside left. Back Touch 7 & Turn 1/4 right on left, kicking right diagonally forward right. Step right beside left. Quarter & Turning right 8 Cross left over right. Cross Right
Section 8 Side Rock, Cross Shuffle, Side Rock, Behind Side Cross 1 – 2 Rock right to right side. Recover onto left. Side Rock On the spot 3 & 4 Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Cross Shuffle Left 5 – 6 Rock left to left side. Recover onto right. Side Rock On the spot 7 & 8 Cross left behind right. Step right to right side. Cross left over right. Behind Side Cross Right
Tag Wall 3 (after Section 3 count 4): Out, Out, Toe/Heel/Toe Swivels 1 – 2 Step left out. Step right out. Out Out On the spot 3 & 4 Swivel toes in. Swivel heels in. Swivel toes in. Toes Heels Toes Then start the dance again from the beginning.
Choreographed by: Roy Verdonk (NL) and Darren Bailey (UK) January 2014 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Where Did The Party Go’ by Fall Out Boy from CD Save Rock And Roll; dance is available at download available from amazon or iTunes (32 count intro) www.linedancermagazine.com Tag/Restart: One 4-count Tag during Wall 3, followed by Restart
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Back, Drag, & Prissy Walk x 2, Forward Rock, Triple Full Turn 1 – 2 Step right long step back. Drag left towards and beside right (weight on right). Back Drag Back & 3 – 4 Step ball of left beside right. Step right forward across left. Step left forward across right. & Walk Walk Forward 5 – 6 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock Forward On the spot 7 & 8 Triple step full turn right (on the spot) stepping - right, left, right. Triple Full Turn Turning right
Section 2 Cross Rock, Chasse 1/4 Turn, 1/2 Turn, 1/4 Turn, Cross Rock, 1/4 Turn 1 – 2 Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right. Cross Rock On the spot 3 & 4 Step left to side. Close right beside left. Turn 1/4 left stepping left forward. (9:00) Chasse Quarter Turning left 5 – 6 Turn 1/2 left stepping right back. Turn 1/4 left stepping left to side. (12:00) Half Quarter 7 & 8 Cross rock right over left. Recover onto left. Turn 1/4 right stepping right forward. Cross Rock Quarter Turning right
Section 3 1/2 Turn, 1/4 Turn, Cross Shuffle, Scissor Step, Chasse 1/4 Turn 1 – 2 Turn 1/2 right stepping left back. Turn 1/4 right stepping right to side. (12:00) Half Quarter Turning right 3 & 4 Cross left over right. Step right to side. Cross left over right. Cross Shuffle Right 5 & 6 Step right to side. Close left beside right. Cross right over left. Scissor Step On the spot 7 & 8 Step left to side. Close right beside left. Turn 1/4 right stepping left back. (3:00) Chasse Quarter Turning right
Section 4 Back Rock, Shuffle 1/2, Touch Back, Reverse Pivot 1/2, Step, Pivot 1/2, Step 1 – 2 Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Rock Back On the spot 3 & 4 Right shuffle step making 1/2 turn left, stepping - right, left, right. (9:00) Shuffle Half Turning left 5 – 6 Touch left toe back. Reverse pivot 1/2 turn left. (3:00) Touch Pivot 7 & 8 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step right forward. Step Pivot Step
Section 5 Step, Recover With Hook, Forward Diagonal Lock Step, Cross Rock & Cross Rock 1 Step left diagonally forward left, pushing hips forward and popping right knee forward. Step Forward 2 Recover weight onto right, pushing hips back and hooking left heel across right shin. Recover Back 3 & 4 Step left diagonally forward left. Lock right behind left. Step left diagonally forward. Left Lock Left Forward 5 – 6 Cross rock right over left. Recover onto left. Cross Rock On the spot & 7 – 8 Step right to right side. Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right. (9:00) & Cross Rock
Section 6 1/4 Turn, Ronde 1/2 Turn, Forward Shuffle, 1/2 Turn x 2, Forward Shuffle 1 – 2 Turn 1/4 left stepping left forward. Ronde 1/2 turn left (weight on left). (12:00) Quarter Half Turning left 3 & 4 Step right forward. Close left beside right. Step right forward. Right Shuffle Forward 5 – 6 Turn 1/2 right stepping left back. Turn 1/2 right stepping right forward. Full Turn Turning right 7 & 8 Step left forward. Close right beside left. Step left forward. Left Shuffle Forward
Section 7 Cross Samba, Cross, Side, Behind, Cross, Chasse 1 & 2 Cross right over left. Rock left to left side. Recover onto right. Cross Samba On the spot 3 – 4 Cross left over right. Step right long step to right side. Cross Side Right 5 – 6 Cross left behind right. Cross right over left. Behind Cross Left 7 & 8 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left to left side. Chasse Left
Section 8 Cross, Unwind 1/2 Turn, Forward Shuffle, Step, Pivot, Shuffle 1/2 Turn 1 – 2 Cross right over left. Unwind 1/2 turn left (weight onto left). (6:00) Cross Unwind Turning left 3 & 4 Step right forward. Close left beside right. Step right forward. Right Shuffle Forward 5 – 6 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. Step Pivot Turning right 7 & 8 Left shuffle step making 1/2 turn right, stepping - left, right left. (6:00) Shuffle Half
Tag End of Wall 4 (facing 12:00): Reverse Rocking Chair 1 – 4 Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rocking Chair On the spot
Ending Wall 6, Section 1: Slowing with the music, dance first 6 counts then 7 & 8 (Replacing full turn) Shuffle step 1/2 turn right - stepping right, left, right. Shuffle Half Turning right Hold and pose!
Choreographed by: Robbie McGowan Hickie (UK) January 2014 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Don’t Believe’ by Mehrzad Marashi (108 bpm) from CD Single; dance is available at download available from amazon or iTunes www.linedancermagazine.com (32 count intro) Tag: One 4-count Tag at the end of Wall 4
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Section 1 Forward Rock, Coaster Step, Step 1/2 Pivot Right x 2 1 – 2 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock Forward On the spot 3 & 4 Step back on right. Step left beside right. Step forward right. Coaster Step 5 – 6 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. Step Pivot Turning right 7 – 8 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. Step Pivot Turning right
Section 2 Cross, 1/4 Turn Left, Back Shuffle, Back Rock, Forward Shuffle 1 – 2 Cross left over right. Make 1/4 turn left stepping back onto right. Cross Turn Turning left 3 & 4 Step back on left. Close right beside left. Step back on left. Back Shuffle Back 5 – 6 Rock back on right. Recover forward onto left. Back Rock On the spot 7 & 8 Step forward on right. Close left beside right. Step forward on right. Right Shuffle Forward
Section 3 Cross Step, Toe Points, Cross 1/4 Turn Left, Side Step Right, Touch Left 1 – 2 Cross left over right. Point right to right side. Cross Point Forward 3 – 4 Point right forward across left. Point right to right side. Point Point On the spot 5 – 6 Cross right over left. Make 1/4 turn right stepping back onto left. Cross Turn Turning right 7 – 8 Step right to right side. Step forward onto left. Side Step Forward
Section 4 Chasse Right, 1/4 Turn Left Chasse, Forward Steps Out, Back Steps In 1 & 2 Step right to right side. Close left beside right. Step right to right side. Side Close Side Right 3 & 4 Make 1/4 turn left stepping left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left to left side. Quarter Chasse Turning left 5 – 6 Step forward right. Step forward left (feet shoulder width apart). Out Out Forward 7 – 8 Step right back to place. Step left beside right. In In Back
Section 5 Right Kick Ball Change, Step 1/4 Turn Left, Walk Forward x 2, Forward Shuffle 1 & 2 Kick right forward. Step ball of right beside left. Step left beside right. Kick Ball Change On the spot 3 – 4 Step forward on right. Pivot 1/4 turn left. Step Turn Turning left 5 – 6 Step forward right. Step forward left. Right Left Forward 7 & 8 Step forward right. Close left beside right. Step forward right. Right Shuffle
Section 6 Left Kick Ball Change, Step 1/2 Turn Right, Walk Forward x 2, Forward Shuffle 1 & 2 Kick left forward. Step ball of left beside right. Step right beside left. Kick Ball Change On the spot 3 – 4 Step forward left. Pivot 1/2 turn right. Step Pivot Turning right 5 – 6 Step forward left. Step forward right. Left Right Forward 7 & 8 Step forward left. Close right beside left. Step forward left. Left Shuffle
Section 7 Right Rocking Chair, 1/4 Turn Left Step, Touch, Side, Touch 1 – 4 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Rocking Chair On the spot 5 – 6 Step forward on right making 1/4 turn left. Touch left beside right. Turn Touch Turning left 7 – 8 Step left to left side. Touch right beside left. Side Touch Left
Section 8 1/4 Monterey Turn Right, Step 1/4 Turn Left, Walk Forward x 2 1 – 2 Touch right to right side. Make 1/4 turn right, stepping right beside left. Out Turn Turning right 3 – 4 Touch left to left side. Step left beside right. Out Together On the spot 5 – 6 Step forward on right. Pivot 1/4 turn left. Step Turn Turning left 7 – 8 Step forward right. Step forward left. Right Left Forward
Choreographed by: Craig Bennett (UK) January 2014 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Tonight I’m Getting Over You’ by Carly Rae Jepsen (128 bpm) dance is available at from CD Kiss; download available from amazon or iTunes www.linedancermagazine.com (32 count intro)
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PART A Section A1 Steps Out and In, Right Kick Ball Cross, Side Rock, Sailor Step & 1 & 2 Step right out to right side. Step left out to left side. Step right in. Step left in. Out Out In In On the spot 3 & 4 Kick right to right diagonal. Step on ball of right. Step left over right. Kick Ball Cross Right 5 – 6 Rock to right side on right. Recover onto left. Side Rock 7 – 8 Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. Step right in place. Sailor Step
Section A2 Sailor 1/4 Turn Left, 1/2 Monterey Right, 1/4 Monterey Left, Bodyroll 1 & 2 Cross left behind right. Make 1/4 turn left stepping right beside left. Step left forward. Behind Turn Step Turn left 3 – 4 Touch right to right side. Make 1/2 turn right stepping right beside left. Touch 1/2 Turn Turn Right 5 – 6 Touch left to left side. Make 1/4 turn left, stepping left beside right. Touch 1/4 Turn Turning left 7 – 8 Bodyroll back over 2 counts. (Option: Jump on 8 and point right hand forward.) Bodyroll Back On the spot
Section A3 Step 1/2 Pivot Left, Syncopated Kicks, Forward Rock, Shuffle 1/2 Turn Right 1 – 2 Step forward right. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step Pivot Turning left 3 & 4 & Kick right forward. Step on right in place. Kick left forward. Step on left in place. Kick Right Kick Left On the spot 5 – 6 Rock forward on right. Recover back onto left. Forward Rock 7 & 8 Shuffle 1/2 turn right, stepping - right, left, right. Shuffle 1/2 Turn Turning right
Section A4 Forward Rock, Shuffle 1/4 Turn Left, Step 1/2 Pivot Left, Step Right, Step Left 1 – 2 Rock forward on left. Recover back on right. Forward Rock On the spot 3 & 4 Make 1/4 turn stepping left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left to left side. Turn Close Side Turning left 5 – 6 Step forward right. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step Pivot Turning left 7 & 8 Step forward right. Step forward left. Right Left Forward
PART B Section B1 Mambo Step Forward, Mambo Step Back, 1/4 Turn Left, Rock & Cross Steps x 2 1 & 2 Rock forward on right. Recover back onto left. Step right beside left. Forward Mambo Forward 3 & 4 Rock back on left. Recover forward onto right. Step left beside right. Back Mambo Back 5 & 6 Make 1/4 turn left, rocking right to right side. Recover onto left. Cross right over left. Turn Rock Cross Turning left 7 & 8 Rock to left side on left. Recover onto right. Cross left over right. Left Rock Cross On the spot
Section B2 Walk-around 1/2 Turn Left, Paddle 1/4 Turn Left x 4 1 – 4 Walk 1/2 turn left, stepping - Right, Left, Right, Left. Turn 2, 3, 4 Turning left 5 – 8 On ball of left make 1/4 turn left touching right to right side x 4, to complete full turn. Paddle 2, 3, 4
PART C Section C1 Cross, Side, Sailor Step, Cross, 1/4 Turn Left, 1/4 Turn Chasse Left 1 – 2 Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross Side Left 3 & 4 Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. Step right to place. Sailor Step On the spot 5 – 6 Cross left over right. Make 1/4 turn left stepping back onto right. Cross Turn Turning left 7 & 8 Make 1/4 turn left stepping left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left to left side. Turn Close Side Left
Section C2 Cross Rock, Sailor 1/4 Turn Right, Step, Sweep 1/2 turn Left, Hold 1 – 2 Cross rock right over left, recover weight back onto left. Cross Rock On the spot 3 & 4 Cross right behind left. Make 1/4 turn right stepping onto left. Step forward on right. Behind Turn Step Turning right 5 – 7 Step forward left. On ball of left make 1/2 turn left, sweeping right around over 2 counts. Step Sweep Turning left 8 Hold. (Option - Hitch right knee) Hold
Choreographed by: Ivonne Verhagen (NL) January 2014 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Don’t You Want Me’ by Glee Cast from CD Glee: The Music Vol 5; dance is available at download available from amazon or iTunes (32 count intro) www.linedancermagazine.com Sequence: A A, A B C, A A, A B C, C C C
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Lunge 1/4 Turn, Full Turn With Sweep, Jazz Box, Full Turn, Back, Coaster Cross 1 – 2 Lunge right to right side. Turn 1/4 left and recover onto left. Lunge Quarter Turning left a Turn 1/2 left stepping right back. Half 3 Turn 1/2 left stepping left forward, sweeping right from back to front. Half 4 & a Cross right over left. Step left back. Step right small step to right side. Jazz Box On the spot 5 – 6 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. (3:00) Step Pivot Turning right a 7 Turn 1/2 right stepping left back. Step right back. (9:00) Half Back 8 & a Step left back. Step right beside left. Cross left over right. Coaster Cross On the spot
Section 2 Point, 3/4 Turn, Step, Point, 1/4, Step Pivot 1/2 x 2, 1/4, Back Rock, 1/2 Turn 1 – 2 Point right to right side. Turn 3/4 right on left foot, right leg making figure 4. (6:00) Point Three Quarter Turning right a 3 – 4 Step right forward. Point left to side. Turn 1/4 left stepping left forward. (3:00) Step Point Quarter Turning left a 5 Step ball of right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step Pivot a 6 Step ball of right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step Pivot a 7 Turn 1/4 left stepping right to right side. Cross rock left behind right. (12:00) Quarter Rock 8 a Recover onto right. Turn 1/4 right stepping left back and turning another 1/4 right. Recover Half Turning right Restart Walls 2 and 5: Restart dance from the beginning.
Section 3 Side, 1/8 Turn, 1/2 Turn, Back Rock, 1/2 Turn, 1/8 Turn (x 2) 1 Step right long step to right. Side Right 2 a Turn 1/8 right and step left forward. Turn 1/2 left and step right back. (1:30) Turn Turn Turning 3 – 4 a Rock back on left. Recover onto right. Turn 1/2 right and step left back. (7:30) Rock Back Half Turning right 5 – 6 Turn 1/8 right and step right to to side. Turn 1/8 right and step left forward. Turn Turn a Turn 1/2 left and step right back. (4:30) Half Turning left 7 – 8 Rock back on left. Recover onto right. Rock Back On the spot & a Turn 1/2 right and step left back. Turn 1/8 right and step right to side. (12:00) Turn Turn Turning right
Section 4 Cross Rock, Back/Sweep, Behind, Side, Cross 1/4, Step, Spiral 3/4, Side, Cross 1 – 2 Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right. Cross Rock On the spot a 3 Step left back to left diagonal. Step right back (on diagonal) sweeping left around. Back Back Back 4 a (Straightening up to 12:00) Cross left behind right. Step right to side. Behind Side Right 5 Cross left over right and turn 1/4 left, hitching right. (9:00) Quarter Turning left 6 – 7 Step right forward. Step left forward making spiral 3/4 turn right. (6:00) Step Spiral Turning right 8 a Step right to right side. Cross left over right. Side Cross Right
Tag End of Wall 3 (facing 6:00): Lunge, Full Turn, Side, Cross (x 2) 1 – 2 Lunge right to right side. Recover onto left. Lunge Right On the spot a 3 – 4 Turn 1/2 left and step right to side. Turn 1/2 left and step left to side. Cross right over left. Full Turn Cross Turning left 5 – 6 Lunge left to left side. Recover onto right. Lunge Left On the spot a 7 Turn 1/2 right and step left to side. Turn 1/2 right and step right to side. Full Turn Turning right 8 Cross left over right. Cross On the spot
Note Note from choreographer: This dance uses the ‘rolling count’: the ‘a’ steps are danced just after the ‘&’. I am sure you will hear it - just dance on rhythm.
Choreographed by: Ria Vos (UK) January 2014 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Predictable’ by Michelle Lawson from CD I Just Wanna Say; download dance is available at available from amazon or iTunes (16 count intro) www.linedancermagazine.com Tag/Restarts: One Tag after Wall 3 and two Restarts (Walls 2 and 5)
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Forward, Twist, Coaster Step, Step, Pivot 1/2, 1/2 Turn, 1/4 Turn 1 Step right forward, bending right knee (almost like a press). Forward Forward & 2 Twist right heel right (pushing into right foot). Twist right heel back to place (weight left). Heel Twist On the spot 3 & 4 Step right back. Step left beside right. Step right forward. Coaster Step 5 – 6 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. Step Pivot Turning right 7 – 8 Turn 1/2 right and step left back. Turn 1/4 right and step right to side. (3:00) Half Quarter
Section 2 Syncopated Jazz Box Cross, 1/4 Turn With Sweep, Back Sweeps, Sailor Step 1 – 2 & 3 Cross left over right. Step right back. Step left to side. Cross right over left. Jazz Box Cross On the spot 4 – 5 Turn 1/4 right stepping left back and sweeping right. Step right back sweeping left. Quarter Turning right 6 – 7 & Step left back sweeping right back. Cross right behind left. Step left beside right. Back Sailor Step Back 8 Step right to side. (6:00)
Section 3 Touch Behind, Side, Behind Side Cross, 1/2 Turn Sweep, Cross, Side Rock, Cross 1 Point left toe crossed behind right. Touch On the spot Styling Count 1: When pointing left behind, take both hands to right side and look to right. 2 – 3 & 4 Step left to side. Cross right behind left. Step left to side. Cross right over left. Side Behind Side Cross Left 5 Turn 1/4 left stepping left forward and sweep right leg out turning another 1/4 left. Half Sweep Turning left 6 Cross right over left. Cross Left 7 & 8 Rock left to left side. Recover onto right. Cross left over right. (12:00) Side Rock Cross Right
Section 4 Press/Rock, Behind Side Cross, Side With Hip x 2, Rolling Full Turn 1 – 2 Press ball of right to side (lift right shoulder). Recover onto left (drop right shoulder). Press Rock On the spot 3 & 4 Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Behind Side Cross Left 5 Step left out to left side turning hip and upper body left. Left 6 Step right out to right side turning hip and upper body right. Right Right 7 – 8 Turn 1/4 left stepping left forward. Turn 1/2 left stepping right back. Quarter Half Turning left 1 Turn 1/4 left steppng left big step to left side. (12:00) Quarter
Section 5 Hold, Ball Cross, 1/4 Turn, 1/2 Turn With Hip Bump, 1/4 Turn With Hip Bump 2 & 3 Hold (slide right towards left). Step ball of right beside left. Cross left over right. Hold & Cross Right 4 Turn 1/4 right stepping right forward. (3:00) Quarter Turning right 5 – 6 Turn 1/4 right touching left to side, pushing hip left. Turn 1/4 right stepping left back. Quarter Quarter 7 – 8 Turn 1/4 right touching right to side, pushing hip right. Step right to right side. Quarter Side
Section 6 Cross, Side, 1/4 Sailor, Step, Pivot 1/2, Paddle 1/4 Turn x 2 1 – 2 Cross left over right. Step right to right side. (12:00) Cross Side Right 3 & 4 Cross left behind right. Turn 1/4 left stepping right beside left. Step left forward. Quarter Sailor Turning left 5 – 6 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. (3:00) Step Pivot 7 – 8 Turn 1/4 left touching right to right side. Turn 1/4 left touching right to side. (9:00) Quarter Quarter Turning left
Tag End of Wall 7 (facing 3:00): 1/4 Turn With Hip Roll, Full Turn Circle Walk Round 1 – 4 Turn 1/4 left stepping right to side, doing big hip circle anticlockwise (4 counts). Quarter Hips Turning left 5 – 8 Making full turn right, walk around in a circle - right, left, right, left. (12:00) Walk Turning right
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49 NewYork2LA.indd 1 30/01/2014 13:56 MADNESS IN TAIWAN
When Linedancer Our event was held at the beginning of to experience something different. Sue December 2013 in Taipei, Taiwan and we and Spring agreed and thanks to my very Magazine heard of this chose the name of Madness in Taiwan good friend Hiro Suzuki without whom we (MIT), as a little joke against the usual could not have organised this event, we Taiwanese event, we ‘Made in Taiwan’ the world seems to always were soon all set. MIT was attended by 180 had to find out more. refer to! dancers and most came from nearby while Sue Hsu, Spring Chen and myself a few more travelled from much further. It is not often we hear decided to organise this event to show our Even better, we had guests from the USA, from our dancing dancers something different, and exciting. I Canada, Australia, Malaysia and Hong am a social dancer and retired pediatrician Kong. We were delighted to host what friends from that part who just loves dancing. Sue is a well would turn out to be such an international known choreographer and a very talented event. of the world so it is with photographer. She moved to Taipei from great pleasure that we California only a couple of years ago. As Though Taiwanese dancers are not for Spring, she has served the Taipei Line exposed to the hip hop style that Guyton introduce this report dance Association for over 12 years and is has made his own over the years, they just from Show Ming, one of the team leader in the ZhongZheng district loved him and between him and Will, this with 500 dancers under her guidance. To event turned out to be a real eye opener MIT main organisers.... say that we, collectively, love Line dance is for many present. One of the great things an understatement. about Taiwanese dancers is their kind and I thought of inviting Guyton Mundy and easy going attitude, always ready to share Will Craig because I wanted dancers here a new experience.
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madness.indd 2 30/01/2014 13:59 As most Taiwanese dancers are step or a move, helping out, being the mainstream improver dancers, I was great teacher and dancer that he truly is. concerned Guyton may have seemed a No wonder everyone in the room found little too way out. But no. After teaching his themselves falling in love with this new dance ‘My A.D.D.’ that was that! They were style of dance and teacher. all sold. Misconceptions that all his dances would be too diffi cult were soon put to rest Dancers were more than thrilled when as we had worked hard introducing his they found out Will Craig was coming. easier dances to our classes for about a They started almost immediately learning year. This allowed us to familiarise dancers some of his back catalogue, hoping they with the concepts of walk through, recap would dance with him during MIT. And and practice amongst many other possible dance they did! Will taught two classes problems. We also ran free bi-weekly MIT each day, giving ample opportunity for classes for six months so that dancers everyone to experience his kind and would feel at ease and our efforts paid off stylish ways. It is no secret that most of as dancers followed every teach without the ladies fell in love with him a little bit. much struggle and could enjoy music and It was also the fi rst time for me to meet dances that they would normally not have Natalie Mundy, wife of Guyton. I have to tried out. But success was not altogether say that I have rarely met such a lovely down to us and our dancers. I will always individual and she was a real delight to be be grateful to Guyton and Will for helping with during MIT. out during the event as there were so many MIT was a fi rst for Taiwan and we could new dances to understand. They charmed not have wished for it to be better received us, delighted us and made us feel so good and more enthusiastically appreciated. at what we were doing. How could we not This little bit of a gamble turned out to be a love THEIR style? fantastic new frontier for most dancers and I think that, in a way, it will help change the As a dancer I have always loved Guyton’s face of Line dance in Taiwan for the future. style. Whenever I travel to an event I make MIT was our event and we are not afraid sure I take his classes and have done so to say it was an amazing event. Even for about ten years. I love his authenticity at the fi nish, we were reluctant to say and I love his instructional style as well. I goodbye so soon. About 20 of us went on knew he was great but the language barrier a follow up trip straight afterwards to Sun did concern us. How was it going to work Moon Lake and Taichung and had more out? During MIT, I was the translator while fun again. We just could not bear for it to Guyton taught and I was very worried that all end. As organisers we can only hope I would constantly interrupt his fl ow. But it this will happen again some day and we did not matter in the end. I was on stage will do all we can to do just that. It was an and there he was, jumping and running honour, a pleasure and dance heaven for around the groups, demo’ing a wall, a all of us. None of us will ever forget it.
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madness.indd 3 30/01/2014 13:59 TAIWAN LINE DANCE FACTS AND MIT
Sue, Spring and Show Ming hope to do it DANCES TAUGHT again in 2015. Maybe April? Many instructors believe there are 10,000 My A.D.D. plus dancers in Taiwan. Playa Most dancers dance in parks or outdoors. Angel Halls and dance venues are extremely It’s Going Down expensive to rent. Weep Easier dances are popular because of the Going Home uneven surfaces dancers have to deal with. Night Train MIT helped to change the way some A Little Southern Comfort Taiwanese dancers think of dance. Ya Know Dancers have been inspired by Guyton Round & Round (written by and Will at all levels and have surprised Will and Guyton at the event themselves. during a lunch break!) Show Ming loves Line dance because “Line dance is spiritual growth combined with a physical activity.”
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madness.indd 4 30/01/2014 13:59 It’s YOU, It’s ME It’s US who build a COMMUNITY! Therese Chiswell and Our Line dance group is called ‘Papillon class. Yes you guessed it, the next week Line’ and like most groups there is bound we were off to dance. I have to say I hated Elsa Sheehan have to be a history behind the choosing of the it! I loved the music but I am not used to name. I know this story will strike a chord ‘failing’ and my negativity did not help. been dancing for seven with many of you out there as we all have I could only remember a few steps and our story to tell and mine begins with a everyone else was in full fl ight dancing years. They have read ‘tragedy’. around in harmony whilst we seemed to be always facing the wrong way. We did so much about all the I had a very stressful job and working feel really stupid. wonderful events and away from home the pressure took its toll, so I took early retirement. You could Elsa persevered with the classes and fundraising which Line say I had a breakdown and would sit in I sadly did not, until some months later, my bedroom for hours not wanting to in the kitchen, a piece of music came on dance groups engage in engage with the world out there. Elsa, a the radio and Elsa jumped up, “Oooh this good friend of mine for some 20 years, is Rock Around The Clock” and began they thought they would would call around to shake me out of my prancing around the fridge. I let her teach dark world. I was cajoled into swimming - me the dance and soon I found myself share with us what Line well, I would fl ounder in the shallow end giggling and actually enjoying something. with fun loving children splashing me with The terrible thought occurred to me of dancing means for them freezing cold water whilst Elsa would do how selfi sh I had been, so the next week I in Newquay, Cornwall. her 50 lengths! No, not for me. Then I was went to not just one class but two. dragged out walking the rugged cliffs of the local headland - gale force 10, more Elsa and I searched for classes of a jog than a stroll! Elsa was trying to get everywhere and had several wonderful the serotonin levels up - ha ha! Again, not teachers but we were so useless. One for me. of our teachers, Margaret, would actually look dismayed when we came to class Good friends do not grow on trees and especially when we messed up our ‘kick this ‘little apple’ kept on searching for a ball changes’ for the 99th time. In fact, way to save my unfocussed life. One day one day, she even came out of class in Elsa was talking to a friend who said she the break to show us how. Then ‘Vanessa’ had to rush off as she had a Line dance came into our lives.
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its you its me.indd 2 31/01/2014 09:34 Annual gig at a local holiday camp
Therese, now a qualifi ed instructor
Vanessa Coombe, a ‘child’ of 40 years old, had her story too. She was a special girl who was bullied at school, she had no self-esteem and no confi dence. She had also lost her father at a very young age. Vanessa would not go out or socialise in any way. At 30 years old she was virtually a recluse and her sister tells me that Line dance changed her whole life. Vanessa was an uncomplicated, gentle soul who took a beginner class under the direction of Margaret and Tony. Dance Therese, Elsa and Vanessa was her life and once she felt the fl oor she never looked back. Vanessa had loads of patience and took a small class on a Tuesday evening. She used to raise money for her local church and also collected pennies in a jar and counted that in too. We started taking ‘remedial’ lessons with Vanessa.
Sadly Vanessa died nine months after we started classes with her. The Tuesday evening hall slot Vanessa used, was quite reasonably priced and our kitchens at home were too small to dance in, so Elsa and I kept the Tuesday slot booked for the two of us to practice our dancing. Papillon dancers Elsa would put some music on and I would try to work out the dances from step sheets.
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its you its me.indd 3 30/01/2014 14:01 Elsa receiving Gold
Papillon dancers
Over the weeks, friends and then others beautiful but short lives of the children began to join us and before we knew they care for. it an informal class was starting up! I got scared - I was not a qualifi ed dance We love reading your articles and are very instructor, I knew how to teach as that interested in the concerns shown about was my profession but we soon began to ‘the old and new’ Line dance genres so realise we needed to ‘up our bar’ in the often talked about, something we are only dance world and get trained, qualifi ed, now beginning to see. We were asked to insured and licensed, nay certifi ed even, do a session for a local playgroup on ‘Line if we were to continue in this way. (Believe dancing’. What a challenge that was. Do me if you knew us you would know we are we just present the traditional Western style very much certifi able!) or present the other styles that have crept in over the years? Incidently we love both. Joking apart, with Elsa behind me I got We decided for some of our dancers to trained and now we run three classes and wear traditional Western gear and others a lunch time slot at a dance academy. We to wear our modern outfi ts with trainers do lots of Line dance gigs and fundraisers and t-shirts. We explained the culture throughout the year especially the that infl uenced the birth of Western Line summertime and in hotels and schools. dance. We then explained that a different Dancers from our classes join up and get genre of Line dance is creeping in and stuck in together. we demonstrated both. We had written a very easy little dance for the youngsters to Our Club name ‘Papillon’ (French for perform, a standard 4/4 time 16 steps and butterfl y) got it’s name from Vanessa which so they were able to dance this to the two also means ‘butterfl y’ and we always different tunes and there was a split fl oor of remember Vanessa who persevered preferences. But we all enjoyed ourselves with us from the outset. We also found and learned something! We only come this out recently that our local Charity ‘The way but once, so let’s stop analysing and Children’s Hospice South West’ has a dance before we are no longer able. It’s all butterfl y for a logo as this signifi es the too wonderful for words!
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Charts Issue 214.indd 3 30/01/2014 14:03 thecharts Dance Reviews thecharts Sultry! In My Heart Running Scared
64 Count 48 Count 64 Count 2 Wall 2 Wall 4 Wall Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate
Choreographer Choreographer Choreographer Maggie Yvonne Anderson Rob Fowler Gallagher
Music Track And Artist Music Track And Artist Music Track And Artist Perfi dia Knee Deep In My Heart Sometimes - John Altman - Shane Filan - Britney Spears
Love this dance. It’s nice to dance to an Another excellent dance from Maggie This was a big hit with the class. Fits the orchestral piece for a change, wish it to a great track. It’s a bit nippy but once music great with some different step was a bit longer. you have danced it a few times it gets patterns. Love the full monteray section. Pat Wood easier. Mind that restart though! Beautiful track of music Vikki Morris Stephen Rolls A different kind of music to what we normally dance to although I do have a This was a slightly harder teach than I A super dance to a great track. Sure slight reservation whether instrumental was fi rst expecting with sections 3 and deserves to be a big hit - love it. tracks are that popular these days for 5 needing a bit of time to master the Valerie Curnock Line dancing. Having said that, parts of footwork and timing. Not the easiest of the dance fi t superbly and the length of restarts either but early signs are that A well paced dance, nothing diffi cult the track means that it doesn’t outstay this will be very popular at my class. about this one, I’m certain it’s a dance its welcome. Quite a sudden fi nish. David Spencer that most will enjoy. Both restart and David Spencer tag are very clear to hear in the music. Another hit from Maggie to be sure. Highly recommended! On the whole class seemed to like Quite pacey and the restart took a Kelvin Deadman this dance as it is very different to the couple of goes but class picked it up current ‘banging pop’ and string of NC2 really well. Steps fi t the music well. A lovely steady dance class loved steps. Gentle orchestrated piece with a Elaine Hornagold it. Everyone up even after third play latin ‘feel’, no tags or restarts makes this always a good sign. a fairly easy teach. After 2 or 3 dance Mega hit with my class, 3 times in one Peter Harrison throughs class seemed to ‘dance’ it, night, brilliant. Thanks for a great dance feeling the music, rather than just doing Maggie. I will do fl oor split with Ribbon the steps. Probably a grower with most, of Highway for my less experienced sure it will be popular. dancers. Jane Middleton Wendy Annall
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Charts Issue 214.indd 4 30/01/2014 14:03 thecharts Dance Reviews thecharts One Shot Same Thing Happened Timber
64 Count 64 Count 64 Count 4 Wall 4 Wall 4 Wall Improver Improver Intermediate
Choreographer Choreographer Choreographer Alison and Peter Kate Sala/Robbie Diana Dawson McGowan Hickie
Music Track And Artist Music Track And Artist Music Track And Artist Stripes Same Thing Happened To Me Timber - Brandy Clark - John Prine - Pitbull
Brilliant dance fl ows really well, easy Another catchy dance to an established Fantastic fun dance to a hot song. restart. Class love it, deserves to do well number by many of the bands. It looks Class loved the music and the dance. in charts. like Diana is on to another success with Big thumbs up and big hit me thinks. A Jennifer Jones this format. Easy to learn and fun to massive thanks to all the choreographers dance. It had me humming the tune for a who keep us dancing! Great dance and some good lyrics long time. Should do really well. M Louise in the song too. Like the hitch turn David Honer sequence. Should be a fl oor fi ller. Love the music, love the dance. Not too Vikki Morris Been doing this little gem for a couple of diffi cult and interesting step patterns. weeks. Went down well with my class. Janet Fidoe Highly recommended, enjoyed by all No tags or restarts - who could ask for our class who like the easier dances. more? I couldn’t help singing along .... Cracking little dance, a few different Offered a non-turning option to some Moonlight shining on the back of my types of steps. Also the music not bad, for the hitch turns. Big hit. hand... sounds countryish - sounds rappish. You Stephen Rolls E McIlvar decide! Mike Parkinson On the easy side of intermediate this Needed a little dance without tags, dance has more of a classic country restarts etc and this one just fi tted the bill. A dance with some step patterns that feel about it, well written to the music A catchy song, easy to learn and fun to need to be mastered. The walk and with one restart facing the front, both dance. it went down well with my class toe touches after the 3/4 turn catch you a nice dance to a good track, and one and can see this being popular with the out, so does the point, ball cross and the acts seem to be picking up on live bands. After learning many dances two quarter turns into two sailors. You as well. with complicated steps and timing issues have to make sure that you transfer the Lois Lightfoot this dance is just one to relax and enjoy! weight back onto the right leg before Sue Bain undertaking the sailors. Once you can do this you can relax and enjoy the dance. Nothing too diffi cult for high level improver and intermediate dancers. Jackie Barber
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p 63.indd 1 30/01/2014 14:07 Spotlight on PETER JONES and ANNA LOCKWOOD
What could be better How did you fi rst discover Line Dance? than for love to blossom PETER: A couple of friends went to a through a joint passion class run by Jo Kinser and Tina Neale. They came back raving about how much and that is what fun it was. They convinced me to go and happened with Peter I was hooked from that fi rst night! I can remember taking dance sheets home and Anna. They both and practicing every spare moment I had, started dancing at the perfecting the steps and trying very hard to memorize them. same time in 1996 and ANNA: I went to a local class with my passed each other on Mum for a bit of “me time”. I very quickly got the hang of it and was encouraged to the Line dance circuit attend my fi rst ever social with a live band but love didn’t strike until after about six weeks, and thought WOW! This is amazing. I could do this EVERY many years later in 2009. weekend. By that time Peter was a What do you think is the best thing qualifi ed Instructor and about Line dance? had already attempted PETER: Line dance is good for the mind, writing a dance but body and soul. It brings people of all walks choreography to Anna of life, race, religion and gender together with the same passion. It shows the best was something new. of humanity. The amount of money raised Vivienne Scott fi nds each year in the UK alone for charities is staggering. This benefi ts people far out more about Anna beyond the line dance community. We and Peter, about their should all be very proud of this fact, raising money while having so much fun. love of line dance and ANNA: I think the best thing about Line their enthusiasm for dancing is the social side of it. I’ve met some amazing people over the years choreography. who like me want to dance to great music
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and have as much FUN as possible. mixing them all together in one big pot. It Do you have a favourite music genre to Another good thing about this amazing means that there is always something that write to? hobby/lifestyle is that it keeps your mind someone is going to like. active, and your body healthy and strong, ANNA: The dances have gotten much ANNA: I think my favourite genre of music I know quite a few dancers well over 70 more complicated, which I don’t think is a to write to tends to be Country, Country who can still shake their booty with the bad thing. With all the dance programs on Rock, Honky Tonk country or Rock & Roll, best of them. TV now, choreographers are also writing anything that gets my feet twitching! dances to much more diverse music such PETER: If I had to pick a music genre that What is your favourite dance of all time? as Latin, Tango etc, which call for more I enjoy dancing to the most it would have intricate steps to fi t the music. The bands to be a split between a Night Club 2 Step PETER: My personal all time favourite have also changed with the times, keeping and a Waltz. dances are “Chill Factor” and “Still Got up with the popular dances and songs. The Blues”. “Chill Factor” just typifi es the What do you think is your greatest fun and energy of Line dancing. I generally How many dances have you written? achievement so far with your make lots of noise and beam like a Cheshire choreography? cat while strutting my stuff to this awesome PETER: To date we have written over 40 track. “Still Got The Blues” makes my body dances in three and half years. PETER: The most important thing to tingle and I just lose myself in this amazing us is that we do what we do for fun, and dance. What inspires you to choreograph? if someone somewhere enjoys one of our ANNA: My favourite dance of all time? dances, then we are happy. If one of the Oooh, it’s a toss up between “T-Bone ANNA: Writing dances is just an dances we write does do well, becomes a Shuffl e” (the Boz Scaggs track) Or “Chill extension of my dancing and needing a world wide hit or maybe wins us a coveted Factor”. new challenge of writing good dances Crystal Boot Award we will enjoy our 15 that people will want to dance to, to lovely minutes of fame. What changes have you seen in Line pieces of music. dance choreography since you fi rst PETER: The music has to make me want What do you hope to achieve in the started dancing? to get up and dance too. It’s when you future with your choreography? listen to a track and your ears prick up, or it PETER: The music now used for makes your body tingle and you get goose ANNA: We would defi nitely love to write dances is not just mainstream country but bumps. We sometimes get feedback from a “classic” dance that is done at every more diverse, from different genres and instructors all over the globe who have social for years to come, like a “Ribbon Of countries. Choreographers constantly taught or are dancing our dances. This is Highway” or “Just A Memory”, that would search for tracks to write to, that catch our inspiring in itself, knowing that someone be amazing. But in the meantime, we’re attention. So what does this mean for us has taken the time to read the script, learn having fun with it. We enjoy it immensely dancers? Well it’s like going into a sweet the dance and enjoy it so much that they when local instructors have taught our shop, opening all of the jars of sweets and wish to share it with others. dance and the fl oor is full, it’s a good feeling.
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 1/4 Turn, Behind, Shuffle 1/4 Turn, Step, Pivot 1/2 Turn, Shuffle 1/2 Turn
1-2 Turn 1/4 left and step right to right side. Step left behind right. Quarter Behind T urning left
3&4 Turn 1/4 right and step forward on right. Step left beside right. Step forward on right. Shuffle Quarter Turning right
5-6 Step forward on left. Pivot 1/2 turn right. Step Pivot
7&8 Turn 1/2 right and step back on left. Step right beside left. Step back on left. Shuffle Half
Section 2 Back Rock, Forward Rock, 1/4 Turn, 1/4 Turn, Chasse 1/4 Turn
1-2 Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Back Rock On the spot
3-4 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock Forward
5-6 Turn 1/4 right and step right to right side. Turn 1/4 right and step left to left side. Turn Turn Turning right
7&8 Turn 1/4 right and step right to right side. Step left beside right. Step right to right side. Right Chasse Turning right
Section 3 Cross Rock, Side, Cross, Hold, Side, Behind, Hold, Side, Cross Shuffle
1-2 Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right. Cross Rock On the spot
&3-4 Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Hold. Side Cross Hold Left
&5-6 Step left to left side. Cross right behind left. Hold. Side Behind Hold
&7&8 Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Side Cross & Cross Left
Section 4 Side Rock, Behind, Side, Walk forward x 2, Shuffle 1/2 Turn
1-2 Rock left to left side. Recover onto right. Side Rock On the spot
3-4 Cross left behind right. Step right to right side. Behind Side Right
5-6 Step forward on left. Step forward on right. Left Right Forward
7&8 Turn 1/2 left stepping forward on left. Step right beside left. Step forward on left. Shuffle Half Turning left
Ending Section 4 facing the front, on count 5 touch left beside right.
Choreographed by: Peter Jones & Anna Lockwood, UK - May 2012 A video clip of this dance is available at Choreographed to: ‘That Thing We Do’ by Blake Shelton EP ‘All About Tonight’ also www.linedancermagazine.com available on Amazon
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Side, Together, Step, Hold, Step, Together, Step, Hold. 1-2 Step left to left side. Step right beside left. Side Together Left 3-4 Step forward on left. Hold. Step Hold Forward 5-6 Step forward on right. Step left beside right. Step Together 7-8 Step forward on right. Hold. Step Hold
Section 2 Side, Together, Step, Hold. Coaster Step, Hold. 1-2 Step left to left side. Step right beside left. Side Together Left 3-4 Step back on left. Hold. Step Hold Back 5-6 Step back on right. Step left beside right. Step Together 7-8 Step forward on right. Hold. Step Hold Forward
Section 3 Step, Pivot 1/4 Turn, Cross, Hold, Side, Behind, Side, Touch 1-2 Step forward on left. Pivot 1/4 turn right. Step Pivot Turning right 3-4 Cross left over right. Hold. Cross Hold On the spot 5-6 Step right to right side. Step left behind right. Side Behind Right 7-8 Step right to right side. Touch left toe forward. Side Touch
Section 4 Side, Touch, Side, Touch, Side, Together, 1/4 turn, Hold 1-2 Step left to left side. Touch right toe forward. Step Touch Forward 3-4 Step right to right side. Touch left toe forward. Side Touch Right 5-6 Step left to left side. Step right beside left. Side Together Left 7-8 Turn 1/4 left and step forward on left. Hold. Quarter Hold Turning left
Section 5 Step, Hold, 1/2 Turn, Hold, Right Shuffle 1-2 Step forward on right. Hold. Step Hold Forward 3-4 Pivot 1/2 turn left. Hold. Pivot Hold Turning left 5-6 Step forward on right. Step left beside right. Step Together Forward 7-8 Step forward on right. Hold. Step Hold Restarts: Here on Walls 3 and 6 (12 o’clock)
Section 6 Step, Hold, 1/2 Turn, Hold, Left Shuffle 1-2 Step forward on left. Hold. Step Hold Forward 3-4 Pivot 1/2 turn right. Hold. Pivot Hold Right 5-6 Step forward on left. Step right beside left. Step Together Forward 7-8 Step forward on left. Hold. Step Hold
Section 7 Forward Rock, 1/4 Turn, Touch, Side, Touch, Side Touch 1-2 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock Forward On the spot 3-4 Turn 1/4 right and step right to right side. Touch left beside right. Quarter Touch Turning right 5-6 Step left to left side. Touch right beside left Step Touch Left 7-8 Step right to right side. Touch left beside right. Step Touch Right
Choreographed by: Peter Jones & Anna Lockwood, UK - Sept 2013 A video clip of this dance is available at Choreographed to: ‘All Keyed Up’ by Becky Hobbs CD All Keyed Up also available on www.linedancermagazine.com Amazon (Intro 16 counts)
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67 all keyed up.indd 1 30/01/2014 14:09 SPOTLIGHT www.linedancermagazine.com
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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Walk x 2, Forward Shuffle, Forward Rock, Shuffle 1/2 Turn
1-2 Step forward on right. Step forward on left. Walk Walk Forward
3&4 Step forward on right. Step left beside right. Step forward on right. Right Shuffle
5-6 Rock forward on left. Recover onto right. Rock Forward On the spot
7&8 Turn 1/2 turn left and step back on left. Step right beside left. Step forward on left. Shuffle Turn Turning left
Section 2 Side, Behind, 1/4 Turn, Step, 1/2 Turn, 1/4 Turn, Behind 1/4 Turn
1-2 Step right to right side. Step left behind right. Side Behind Right
3-4 Turn 1/4 right and step forward on right. Step forward on left. Quarter Step Turning right
5-6 Turn 1/2 right and step forward on right. Turn 1/4 right and step left to left side Half Quarter
7-8 Step right behind left. Turn 1/4 left and step forward on left. Behind Quarter Turning left
Section 3 1/2 Turn, 1/2 Turn, Side Rock 1/4 Turn, Touch, Side Rock, Behind, Side, Cross
1-2 Turn 1/2 left and step back on right. Turn 1/2 left and step forward on left. Half Half Turning left
3&4 Turn1/4 left and rock right to right side. Recover onto left. Touch right beside left. Turn Recover Touch
Restart Wall 4 (Facing 9 o’clock)
5-6 Rock right to right side. Recover onto left. Side Rock
7&8 Step right behind left. Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Behind Side Cross Left
Section 4 Point, 1/2 Turn Hook, Forward Shuffle, Forward Rock, Coaster Step
1-2 Point left to left side. Turn 1/2 left hooking left over right. Point Turn Turning left
3&4 Step forward on left. Step right beside left. Step forward on left. Left Shuffle Forward
5-6 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock Forward On the spot
7&8 Step back on right. Step left beside right. Step forward on right. Coaster Step
Section 5 1/4 Turn, Touch, 1/4 Turn, Touch, 1/4 Turn, Touch, Back Rock.
1-2 Turn 1/4 right and step left to left side. Touch right beside left. Quarter Touch Turning right
3-4 Turn 1/4 right and step forward on right. Touch left beside right. Quarter Touch
5-6 Turn 1/4 right and step back on left. Touch right beside left. Quarter Touch
7-8 Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Rock Back On the spot
Choreographed by: Peter Jones & Anna Lockwood, UK - November 2010 A video clip of this Choreographed to: ‘Gettin’ You Home’ by Chris Young CD The Man I Wanted To Be also dance is available at available on Amazon (Intro 10 seconds in on vocals) www.linedancermagazine.com
Restart: One Restart on Wall 4 in Section 3 after 4 counts
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Approved by: You Got It Babe 2 WALL – 64 COUNTS – INTERMEDIATE
CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION Section 1 Cross, Point, Cross, Point, Jazzbox, Step 1-2 Cross right over left. Point left to left side Cross Point On the spot 3-4 Cross left over right. Point right to right side. Cross Point 5-6 Cross right over left. Step back on left. Cross Step Back 7-8 Step right to right side. Step forward on left. Side Step Forward
Section 2 Step, Pivot 1/2 Turn, Walk x 2, Jump, Bounce Heels x 2 1-2 Step forward on right. Pivot 1/2 turn left Step Pivot Turning left 3-4 Step forward on right. Step forward on left. Right Left Forward &5 Jump forward: right-left Jump Jump Forward 6-7-8 Bounce heels x 3 (weight on left on count 8) Bounce Bounce Bounce On the spot
Section 3 Kick Ball Cross, Side, Behind, Kick Ball Cross, Side Rock 1&2 Kick right forward. Step right beside left. Cross left over right. Kick Ball Cross On the spot 3-4 Step right to right side. Step left behind right. Side Behind Right 5&6 Kick right forward. Step right beside left. Cross left over right. Kick Ball Cross On the spot 7-8 Rock right to right side. Recover onto left. Side Rock
Section 4 Cross Shuffle, 1/4 Turn, 1/2 Turn, Step, 1/4 Turn, Cross Shuffle 1&2 Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Cross & Cross Left 3-4 Turn 1/4 right stepping back on left. Turn 1/2 right stepping forward on right. Quarter Half Turning right 5-6 Step forward on left. Pivot 1/4 right. Step Pivot Turning right 7&8 Cross left over right. Step right to right side. Cross left over right. Cross & Cross Left Option To take out turns replace Section 4 with: Cross Shuffle, Side, Together, Side Rock, Cross Shuffle Restarts Here on Walls 3 & 5 (Facing 6:00)
Section 5 Step, Together, Shuffle, Chasse, Walk x 2 1-2 Step right to right side. Step left beside right. Side Together Right 3&4 Step back on right. Step left beside right. Step back on right. Right Shuffle Back 5&6 Step left to left side. Step right beside left. Step left to left side. Left Chasse Left 7-8 Step forward on right. Step forward on left. Right Left F orward
Section 6 Rocking Chair, Step, 1/4 Turn, Kick Ball Cross 1-2 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock Forward On the spot 3-4 Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Rock Back 5-6 Step forward on right. Pivot 1/4 left. Step Pivot Turning left 7&8 Kick right forward. Step right beside left. Cross left over right Kick Ball Cross On the spot
Section 7 Step, Step, Cross, Step, Rock Back, Shuffle 1/2 Turn 1-2 Step back on right. Step back on left. Right Left Back 3-4 Cross right over left. Step back on left. Cross Step Back 5-6 Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Back Rock On the spot 7&8 Turn 1/2 left stepping back on right. Step left beside right. Step back on right. Shuffle Half Turning left
Section 8 Rock Back, Shuffle 1/2 Turn, Rock Back, Step, 1/4 Turn, Hinge 1/2 Turn 1-2 Rock back on left. Recover onto right. Back Rock On the spot 3&4 Turn 1/2 right stepping back on left. Step right beside left. Step back on left. Shuffle Half Turning right 5-6 Rock back on right. Recover onto left Back Rock On the spot 7-8 Turn 1/4 left stepping right to right side. Turn 1/2 left stepping left to left side. Quarter Half Turning left
Ending Section 4 facing the front, on count 5 touch left beside right.
Choreographed by: Peter Jones & Anna Lockwood, UK - August 2011 A video clip of this Choreographed to: Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)’ by Michael Buble feat. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings MP3 available on Amazon (Intro 16 counts) Alt. ‘You Ain’t dance is available at Much Fun’ by Toby Keith (No restarts to this track) CD 20th Century Masters: www.linedancermagazine.com The Millenium Collection: Best of Toby Keith also available on Amazon Two Restarts: On Walls 3 & 5 at the end of Section 4Walls 3 & 5 at the end of Section 4
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Country music artist Nadine Somers took a break from the Country music circuit in the UK for a time. Nadine tells Linedancer what she has been up to and future plans for the return of the Nadine Somers Band.
Nadine Somers has many a Line dance music and dance show in Europe. Already a statement on ‘The Voice’ that we have choreographed to her tunes. The UK a major sell out to audiences of over 3,000 no country singers over here. Where’s he public loves her to perform for them, not people it has become the talking point been hiding all these years? Send him one just for her unique vocals but also her on France’s Country scene.” Show Time of your glossy magazines will you. The UK stage presentation. She has a strangely Country comprises of: three International is packed with talented singers, male and magnetic, friendly personality that all singers/musicians, Nadine Somers (UK), female, also great musicians. We have people warm to and take to their hearts. Ian Scott (France) and John Permenter ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, which I think is That is the reason she was awarded “British (USA) Director of music. The main show great and has livened up Saturday nights. Country Music Female Vocalist 2011”. is centered around the singing and A live Line dancing show would be equally entertaining of Nadine Somers, John entertaining. We have many outstanding The Nadine Somers Band were a huge Permenter and Ian Scott who in turn choreographers in this country. BBC success on the UK Country circuit but introduce: Roy Verdonk - with his elite take note! Nadine took a break from performing and dance troop, award winning musicians – UK audiences have missed her presence. The Jackson Mackay Band, a vast stage “2014 is going to be great on the Line Nadine explains, “When I received full of professional Gospel Singers plus 60 dancing circuit. I’m working on a new CD, the Country vocalist award in 2011, I dancers. Nadine adds, “At the end of the which will have new dance arrangements announced my retirement. It was because I evening there are over 200 people dancing adapted to the tracks by a famous needed to spend more time with my family. and singing on the stage. The friendly choreographer. Glen Mitchell, who now They were only babies and needed me. atmosphere in the hall further turns out resides in Nashville, sent me over his latest Nadine has three children, Skye, Bo and amazing when the audience stand up and creations. The songs are great. I can’t tell William, they are all under thirteen. “Skye join in with the singing and dancing, and you anymore as it’s a secret.” is a brain box at the moment, whilst, Bo, cheer for it not to end.” 7, is the only one who wants to follow me Nadine is now looking forward to a on stage. She has perfect pitch and loves Having travelled over Europe performing bright future. “I’m full steam ahead and the dancing. She’s a lively little character, don’t with her own French Band, Jackson Mackay, future’s looking great. Next year there are know where she gets is from! William is just Nadine describes how it compares with gigs booked for the ‘Nadine Somers Band’ a lovely 6 year old boy.” touring the UK. “Their passion for dancing with Rob Childs and Bob Keeley. If anyone and listening to good music is the same as has ever seen us perform they will notice Nadine has recently been appearing in ours, the only difference is there are more of that we have great fun together and I can’t ‘Show Time Country’ and travelling around them fi lling the concert halls and stadiums.” wait to return to the scene.” Europe. “You have to see it to believe it. She explains, “Good Country music and It is a wonderful project undertaken by Line dancing is very popular in the UK www.nadinesomers.com Guylaine Bourdages, dance instructor and but does not get the publicity it deserves. choreographer, and Laetitia Superson. It I think the media is missing out big time. I Nadine Photographs copyright: is about to become the biggest Country couldn’t believe it when Tom Jones made © photo Gerard Marin
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First up in any job 1. Always have every track requested I never want to say that I don’t have a particular track. you need some basic So although it is an impossible goal, I do really still try to have every track that is requested. Internet access and operating principles? single track downloading makes this much easier now. The number of dances released and the speed with which Some golden rules to they are taken up makes this an ever increasing challenge, likewise the national and regional variations as to which follow. Here are fi ve of dances become popular. I do try my hardest though and I DJ Dave Baycroft’s am always disappointed with myself if I have to admit defeat by not having a requested piece of music. I spend many important principles to hours scanning various online dance resources to look out for new releases and ensure I have the track, I also subscribe him, “These make me to various DJ pop and country pre-release services and other compilation albums so I have as much as possible in advance tick, DJ’s all have their anyway. Another very important reason for being prepared in advance is that I check the rhythm so I can call a fl oor-split if own and it is these needed and the beginning so I can count it in. There is of course no shame however in asking the dancers if principles that make they can help me with a track, many carry their favourite music us all different - for with them on memory sticks or iPhones these days and I’m not too proud to ask! better or for worse! 2. Assume that everyone is NOT happy out there I try my hardest to please all of the people all of the time even though I know that I can’t but if I try I know I’m doing my best. It adds some unnecessary stress maybe but it works for me. Some events are more diverse than others but whatever the crowd there will almost always be many more requests than there is time for! I’m constantly shuffl ing the requests and looking around the room to check on dancers on and off the fl oor to ensure that all have as fair an amount of dancing time as possible. There are lots of ways of getting requests which I’ll explore another time, but for now enough to say that what I do is look out for who might not be happy and look after them as best I can. And as one track goes on, the challenge is on for what to play next! So I never relax and just assume that everyone is okay and happy, even though I hope that they are of course! I am also always aware and careful that I must not be biased towards any one group of dancers because I want everyone present at an event to feel that they are getting a fair and good
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Hey Mister DJ.indd 2 30/01/2014 14:11 deal, so I keep reminding myself too that it’s not all about those next item. For this reason it is equally important that I agree the that request the most or shout the loudest. I must also always be schedule of a session beforehand with the organisers or hosts fl exible, for example, changing the next track if needed to bring in order that I can ensure that the event fl ows as smoothly as back any lost equilibrium, rather than carry on regardless and possible - just like a live show. Sometimes I like to chat a little most importantly I always welcome and encourage continuous and have a bit of fun between tracks but then at other times it is feedback or advice from dancers, choreographers and hosts to appropriate to simply introduce the name of the dance and add keep me on the right track. the count-in, sometimes even say nothing at all for a classic - But NO SILENCE! 3. Never stop working from... beginning to end 5. Always be well-presented, approachable,, As long as there is still a dancer in sight I use my time to make sure that everyone is happy. I will work on during offi cial breaks respectful and friendly. too if anyone wants to carry on and I also like to play as long and The DJ is normally the focal point in the room and is responsible as late as I can. The requests never run out, only the time... for setting the whole spirit and atmosphere of the event. I enjoy DJing is not a union job for me it’s a vocation and I am lucky that my work and hopefully this is obvious to all but still, I always aim I do it for fun in retirement from my life-long job as an Accountant to smile no matter what happens. The customer is not always for National Grid for 30 years. So it’s easy for me to commit, right but they do pay my wages and deserve my efforts and they from the moment the equipment is all set up until the time it is deserve value for money. packed away again my constant aim is to keep the dancers as It is always important that I am smartly dressed and have a happy as possible. Sometimes you can use off-schedule slots to tidy, attractive DJ station. I do struggle with this one personally play things for the minority, so I personally love to start a session because I’m most comfortable in casual wear and I do not do early if I can, even playing through breaks and fi nishing as late ‘tidy’ very well... I try my best but many do better than me on this as possible in order to maximise the number of people that I can one. Some DJ’s use DJ booths to hide what’s behind them, that keep happy on the dance fl oor. is truly professional, as is standing rather than sitting but it is not Of course I must be on top fl oor-fi lling form during the prime always practical. I do prefer sitting at an open DJ table whenever time slot of an event but now and then it must be okay to have I can and whenever practical on the same level and as close to only a few dancers on the fl oor for their request. The trick is the dancers as possible rather than unaccessible up on a stage. anticipating this, timing it well, maybe having a fl oor-split ready I generally don’t dance myself when I am DJing in order and then following it up with a fl oor-fi ller. that my mind is focused on the job and the important minutes between tracks. I also always try to be positive and respectful to all choreographers, all dances, all levels and types of dances. 4. Never have a silence... The show must go on! What I like or dislike is completely irrelevant. I also take great I always try to be ready at the DJ station for whatever is coming care not to openly rate dances as being at a certain level so as up next. There is nothing worse than stopping and starting the not to embarrass any dancers, for example, “easy this”, “simple fl ow of a session or unplanned and uncomfortable pauses or that”, “for the beginners” or “for the Country fans”. I don’t want to gaps in dance play. marginalise anyone, a dance is just a dance and a dancer is just I think of a gig as a live stage show that should roll on non- a dancer, right? stop with no awkward silences or puzzled looks from people about what’s next. There should be either music playing or the Let me know what you think, especially if you have something DJ talking. One of the biggest sins for me is to have one track you think is equally or more important. What would be most fi nish before I have the next track ready to go. So I always try to important to you from the dance fl oor that the DJ should be at my DJ station ready to play the next track or introduce the focus on?
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where to dance 214.indd 79 30/01/2014 14:13 The purpose of the NTLDC is to provide There are many talented Instructors, a low cost, enjoyable dance event, and several talented choreographers in encompassing all levels of Line dance, Texas and for this event, we wanted to beginner to advanced showcasing both bring as many of them together, with their local and International choreographers. students. The decision was made at the On its fi rst year, the NTLDC tried to focus fi rst meeting for the NTLDC to be a Non- on as many currently released dances as Profi t organization, governed by a Board The fi rst “North Texas possible, but also taking care to include of Directors. There was much work to popular, older classics. We had Instructors be done in the next several months, but Line Dance Classic” do a one wall walk-through before each everyone on the Board shared their talents (NTLDC) was held dance and the dance list was selected and worked hard. by having Instructors turn in their most last September at the requested dances by their students. We hope the next event will be as popular Farmers Branch Senior as this one was and we are proud of what Our fi rst event was a real success, thanks we achieved! As the president of the Center, in Texas. Juliet to the amazing organisation from Karen NTLDA I just wanted to thank everyone for Aubrey who worked tirelessly ensuring the their amazing contributions. Lam outlines this very best experience to the 100 dancers important fi rst event... there at the event and the 13 volunteering For future information and Instructors. In two days, we counted a updates please go to staggering 82 choreographies danced with a smile and lots of pzazz. www.ntldc.net.
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1125505 Shoes.indd 2 30/01/2014 14:16 Another year, another CBA closes its doors. WOW! What an event this year was. I would go as far as to say that EVEN if you weren’t a Line dancer you’d find something to love! It is always difficult to be constructive and objective when you talk about your very own event but the fact that so many of you keep wanting to come back is enough of an accolade. Most of you know we are a very small team here and the planning of a CBA event can seem sometimes overwhelming. After all, we have to better last year EACH time and that is no easy challenge, believe me. We want to ensure everyone there gets real value for money. But we, at Linedancer, also believe everyone should get a chance of going to the Crystal Boot Awards weekend and that is why the webcast is getting more and more important to us and to you too. Not everyone can travel or can afford to be with us but for only a few dollars, pounds or euros, anyone can follow what is happening live online. This trend was started out a couple of years ago by our web supremo, Paul Swift and it is proving more and more popular each CBA. We particularly love the thought of clubs joining in with their very own versions of CBA celebrations. Some of them even dress up for the evening for a slap up meal and sit back, relaxed and watch the Awards show. If you have a computer, a dance hall with WIFI and a large screen, it is probable that you too could hook up for the cost of just one pass and organise your own social weekend around our live webcast. This, to us, is really something. Line dance is one of those truly international hobbies where one dance, if it is popular, will be known from Paris to Shanghai. That means that everyone who is interested in Line dance knows what is going on. We are a huge family but a family nevertheless. And everyone knows everyone. So, if you intend to be part of the CBA next year, why not think about it now. Get organised, talk to your dance friends and book them in, get someone who is in the know to rig it all up, sell your tickets now. You’ll be glad you did. You will be able to hop from workshop to workshop during the day, sit down for a fantastic show during the evening and have fun with us all weekend long! It may even be that you can use your CBA event as a great charity social. We promise you one thing, if you can make that happen, the CBA will be an international gathering of the very best that is Line dance. And ultimately our goal of relevance, glamour and excitement will be shared by thousands across the globe.
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the last line.indd 1 30/01/2014 14:17 Dance or Relax as much as you like! STAGECOACH PROMOTIONS Holidays for Dancers & Jacksonville entertainments are pleased to announce our new address at: Early bird deal 2 PLACES Llandudno Escape LEFT Ground Floor Flat, 10 Marine Drive West, 7-9 February 2014 Barton on Sea, Hampshire, BH25 7QH. £125 Queens Hotel, Llandudno Excellent Winter break with Robery Lindsay & Daniel Phone numbers 07739 905 583 and 07881 864 251 Normal price Whittaker, come along and enjoy a fun weekend in this family hotel. This event is a lovely weekend within close proximity of Home Line 01425 616 297 £145 sea front, shops, bars, theatre and local walks Early bird deal Caribbean Weekend 16 PLACES Having lived in Devon for the past 19 months, the business is now settled 14-16 March 2014 LEFT back ‘home’ in Barton on Sea again. We have use of the ground fl oor for £147 Staying at Royal Clifton Hotel the present time. Normal price Choreographers are: £167 Craig Bennett, Mike Hitchen & Daniel Whittaker Early bird deal Morecambe Breeze 17 PLACES 16-18 May 2014 LEFT £99 Staying at the Headway Hotel, Morecambe Bay Normal price Come & join our guest choreographer £119 Karl Harry Winson & Daniel Whittaker Early bird deal 16 PLACES Stagecoach Promotions will soon have achieved 25 years of providing Southern Storm 4 LEFT 5-7 September 2014. Fabulous 2 night break country music and line/partner dance weekends and although Jacksonville £137 Entertainments is a relatively new venture of ours, the weekends run by
Staying at the Carlton Hotel, Torquay 1126118 Normal price Choreographers are: that business are very similar to the Stagecoach Promotions weekenders, £157 Craig Bennett & Daniel Whittaker and as there are lots of weekends to choose from, we do hope to see you at some of them! More may still be added for 2015. Early bird deal 20 PLACES Spooky Weekend 3 LEFT 3-5 October 2014 2014 Weekends £113 Staying at the Headway Hotel, Morecambe Bay Normal price Get ready for a spooky weekend with Stagecoach Promotions and Jacksonville Entertainments £133 Robert Lindsay & Daniel Whittaker Early bird deal 22 PLACES FEBRUARY 14 – 17, 2014 Winter Bonanza 3 LEFT Weymouth, Dorset 14-16 November 2014 Lois Lightfoot Weekend £139 Staying at the Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon Normal price Come and party with Peter Metelnick, Alison Biggs, £159 Daniel Whittaker, Mike Hitchen PLUS live music with Natalie APRIL 4 – 7, 2014 Bideford, Devon Call 07739 352209 Beginners/Improvers or 01244 470115 MAY 16 - 19, 2014 Visit our new website and join our MAILING LIST NEW Bideford, Devon Country/Partners/Lines www.dancefeveruk.com SEPTEMBER 5 – 8, 2014 Weymouth, Dorset Beginners/Improvers OCTOBER 10 – 13, 2014 Sandown, Isle of Wight Bucklebox All levels Party Weekend NOVEMBER 7 – 10, 2014 Weymouth, Dorset belts • buckles • bolos Michelle Risley Weekend NOV 28 – DEC 1, 2014 Torquay, Devon All levels Party Weekend 2015 Weekends Stagecoach Promotions and Jacksonville Entertainments APRIL 10 - 13, 2015 Weymouth, Dorset Beginners/Improvers MAY 15 - 18, 2015 Bideford, Devon Country/Partners/Lines SEPTEMBER 18 - 21, 2015 9 NEW Bideford, Devon Country/Partners/Lines 1125979 11 NOVEMBER 6 – 9, 2015 Weymouth, Dorset Michelle Risley Weekend The above are all three night half board hotel breaks with a minimum of 3 live acts evenings over the weekend. Plus Guest Teachers and D.J.s. Prices for 3 nights’ half board are from £179 p.p. to £189 p.p. Prices are based on a minimum of 2 sharing: If Single Room supplements apply, add £15 to £20 per night, depending upon the hotel being used. Please ask for details. STAGECOACH PROMOTIONS and JACKSONVILLE ENTERTAINMENTS www.bucklebox.co.uk Email: [email protected]
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