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80 Robert Wanstreet When the USA meets Europe regulars 36 13–17 Grapevine News from the clubs and much more. See if you are in this month

22–25 Playlists and Charts The defi nitive Line dance charts, entirely based on your votes and feedback. Who is Number One?

49-62 Steppin’Off The Page 80 14 Fantastic Dances : 49 Got To Be Funky 50 Armchair Elvira 51 Buddy’s Jive 52 Wanna Dance 53 Hanging Out In Florida 54 Lonely Nevermore 55 1st Steps Waltz 56 Play the Song 57 Not Unusual 58 Twister 59 Summerlove 60 Just Can’t Get Enough 61 Baby Love 62 Life Without U 5

Contents June.indd 1 24/4/09, 1:14:24 pm By the time you read this feature, you will probably have heard of Jon Allen. His single “In Your Light” has made radio 2 Playlist and it shouldn’t be long until we have a dance to this gorgeous song. Laurent spoke to Jon to fi nd out more from a superb new singer.

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Jon Allen.indd 2 24/4/09, 10:03:47 am He describes his style as “rootsy, blues, folky, suit because so many great artist that have gone souly, melodic” and says that his inspiration before have inspired me.” process is different for different songs. “The songs that I write comes from the mood I’m The single “In Your Light” has been selected in at a particular moment. I take stuff from as a major song for Radio 2 airplay and that my own life and add a bit of craft, make some has created even more interest in this young stuff up and try and make it rhyme.” Sounds and talented singer. Jon is under no illusion simple but isn’t. and knows that the music industry is a tough place “I’ve learned that this business is a The result of Jon’s craft is “Dead Mans Suit”, hard place to earn a living. I have the utmost one of the fi nest albums heard for a while. The respect for those artists who have paid their title is typical Jon, free spirited and intelligent. dues and made their own mark.” Dead Mans “I buy a lot of second hand clothes. When I Suit is a superb album, full of terrifi c melodies, bought a suit jacket from a charity shop down meaningful lyrics, intelligent, modern and on Allen was born in Winchester my road, it made me think of its story. As an unforgettable and though young, Jon looks and spent most of his life in album title, it’s quite a memorable image. certainly set to make a lasting individual Devon. He says: “I didn’t have the Musically, I’m probably wearing a dead man’s impression for many years to come. most normal upbringing. My dad was a jewellery salesman and we moved around a lot when I was a kid. I went to a boy’s boarding school run by monks for a while and hated it. So I ended up in a very Liberal Progressive school, called Sands.” Jon remembers his interview day, as he walked into the courtyard and the air was fi lled with rock music roaring out of a ghetto blaster on a window sill with kids around it. “I learnt later that it was Led Zeppelin.” He freely admits that a lot of his musical infl uence is probably due to his school being locked in a Seventies time capsule. Jon discovered and got to love the Beatles in a big way, then the Stones, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Police, Bob Dylan and Van Morrison. It would not be long after that Jon realized he had the “show off gene” in him and music seemed a likely path as a career.

At 16, Jon’s parents got him a four track recorder and after a lot of experimentation he completed a BTEC in performing arts which led him to LIPA (Liverpool Institute Of Performing Arts), founded by Paul McCartney for a song writing course. Then for fi ve years, Jon learnt his craft on the London gig circuit We have five copies of Jon’s album to give away. and met his band mates. Answer this simple question for your chance to win one. What is the title of Jon’s song Jon recalls: “I started to get noticed when one used by Land rover? of my songs called ‘Going Home’ appeared on a world wide TV ad for Land Rover. My A: Dead Man's Suit producer heard through someone he worked B: Going Home with that an ad company were looking for C: In Your Light a song and told me about it. When I got To enter go to linedancermagazine.com and the ad and it was on TV, my now manager click on the “competition” area. Alternatively, approached me and said “I can get that song you can send your answers on a postcard or on the radio” and he was true to his word. So the back of a sealed down envelope to : I guess that’s how it all started.” Jon Allen Competition “Going Home” sold more than 20,000 Linedancer magazine, Clare house downloads after being used on the Land 166 Lord Street, Southport PR9 0QA Rover commercial and Jon started to build a huge and loyal fan base. The editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. All entries to be received by 22nd May. 7

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CBA Wkend JUNE.indd 1 24/4/09, 10:16:48 am Ellen Krabbe is originally from the State classes to bring people together in a fun Kate Sala and of Wisconsin and has lived in France for and relaxed atmosphere but also to create 25 years. She says: “Country is a way of cultural exchanges between clubs and Daan Geelen life where I come from and that means countries. tradition and attitudes like lively music, were recently warm welcomes and openness to others. Ellen says: “We were thrilled this year as When I began Line dancing, it was just for we had invited Kate Sala and Daan Geelen invited by exercise but I soon realised it encapsulated for our very first event.” This project was much, much more.” Ellen remembers that one of friendship, mainly to promote the Ellen Krabbe and her introduction was in someone’s lounge clubs of the region and get them together. with just a video and her friend Mary Ellen adds: “When we started this project, Mary Schoog Schoog as a willing teacher. She admits there were no classes in the city but there that what she particularly likes about Line were some in the surrounding regions. We for a fi rst and dance is “it can be done at such a variety of estimated about 3000 dancers in total.” levels.” Because of health problems, Ellen Being new in the county, the ladies knew rather unique prefers simple dances and loves watching that Line dance classes were ideal to bring others doing the complicated stuff. But people together and get them to meet up. dance event in the point is that “I get to dance!” Last September, as the classes began, 15 Chattelerault, Mary Schoog is a natural dancer and, people joined in and over the last few shortly after her first encounter with months, the number of clubs and classes France. Here is Line dance, found a club and progressed in the region started to grow rapidly. rapidly. She is a physical education their report. teacher and that has got her in good stead Ellen and Mary are happy that it is with her new find passion. Ellen says : becoming easier for people to find classes “Mary is just great at teaching in a truly much more easily and they simply hope to enjoyable way.” continue encouraging many more people to take up the hobby. It would not be long before the two ladies started their own club, Country- Kate and Daan were the guests for this Line Connexion in Chattelerault. Their important first time dance event and they goals were not only to offer Line dance were first shown all that the region has

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to offer. They stayed in the Chateau de La and enjoyed the very special program Kate Motte a renowned local place for ghosts had put together for them. and seemed to survive the experience. A dance challenge was given on the The event itself lasted the whole St Saturday night as ten clubs demonstrated Valentine’s weekend and was named a dance and the whole thing was great “Country and Line Dance Lovers”. The fun. The last dancers were Kate and Daan venue had to be big and Ellen says: who simply wowed the crowds. Such was “We chose the Salle de l’Angelarde in the enthusiasm they generated that when Chattelerault as it was perfect. Kate Kate was asked to teach a simple dance, taught dances in the main hall while Daan everyone was on the dance floor. Ellen taught smaller groups.” Much interest was simply says: “When you realise that a aroused during the workshops by keen good third were just friends or curious dancers and curious onlookers. Both Ellen onlookers who had never danced before, it and Mary were rewarded for their efforts shows you what people like Kate and Daan as Country and Line dancers got together can achieve.”

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pg 12 1 24/4/09, 10:21:01 am Send your news to: Grapevine, Linedancer Magazine, Clare House, 166 Lord St, Southport PR9 0QA or by email to: grapevine [email protected] Brushing Shoulders With The Band

Irene celebrated her 70th birthday with the lady. The band were fabulous and made sure Brushwood band and fellow members of the Irene had a birthday to remember, she is still Jaycee Liners club from Redruth in Cornwall. talking about it” Carol Sterratt told us: “Irene is such a lovely

A Sell Out Jnr and His Kickers from Skelmersdale in Lancashire had a very successful Country and Western evening in March. He told us: “It was such a hit we even had to close the doors. A big thank you to everyone and thanks to Arizona Gold for a great night of live entertainment. We are looking forward to many more.” They also had a surprise visit from two of Britain’s world champion dancers, Dave Mather and his the night: “A very enjoyable night with a very wife Lesley and here is what they both said about nice atmosphere.”

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Grapevine June.indd 13 24/4/09, 10:22:35 am Yo Ho Ho! Valerie Liversage who runs the Hang Loose anyone walk the plank. We are now in our CWDC at Old Woking in Surrey held a Pirate 11th year and have great fun at class and at Cheers themed disco recently. She told us: “We had our disco’s. I couldn’t ask for a better bunch a great night and luckily I didn’t have to make of friends.” From Cheshire

Dancers from Line dancing clubs in Crewe, Middlewich and Winsford in Cheshire want to wish Mike Hitchen a very happy 60th birthday. Mike Lloyd informed us: “We all think he is a brilliant teacher who keeps us up to date with all the latest dances, even though he doesn’t know his left foot from his right. His socials are always well attended and enjoyed but best of all we always have such a laugh. Best wishes from us all.”

POETRY CORNER Ode To Sheila

Ten years ago this very day, a dancer Trendy Wendy called Sheila was heard to say, “I think I’ll start a class of my own but not in Southport, closer Some think Line dancing’s been to home.” and gone but we all know that’s just not true. So to Hoole Sheila did go. Would We know it’s danced all around people come? She didn’t know, the world you just need to read But dancers came, both young and Linedancer through. old and so her class really took hold.

Our club is called the Jeanscene At other places we dance heads club, with excellent teacher Wendy. high as people stare and say, “my, We hold two classes every week my, and think we are quite trendy. where did you learn to dance so well?”. This makes our heads begin Marie is our brilliant DJ and she to swell. keeps the music fl owing Although she doesn’t dance herself “Sheila taught us,” we declare, she gets our feet all going. “we really are so fond of her.” So Sheila here’s to the next Sunday socials, weekends away, ten years, with love from all your how much fun can one club give. dancing dears. There’s even chances to dance abroad, we sure know how to live. Wendy Carol Pat West Hooligan’s

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Grapevine June.indd 14 24/4/09, 10:22:47 am Here’s To Another Ten WINNERS OF LAST MONTH’S COMPETITIONS

ALAN CONNOR

E.Cox from Barnes, Jane Kimber from Guernsey W Scott from South Shields Mrs E Gale from Plymouth J. J. Frampton from Bognor Regis

PAUL BAILEY

Suzanne Kelly from Leicester E Asprey from Walsall Nikki Yeatman from Oxon S Ross from Aberdeenshire Bez Chatters from Peterborough

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Mrs P Coppack from Deeside These are just some of the Hooligan’s Line Dance She added: “We are a small group who meet Ms J Richards from club from Much Hoole in Lancashire, celebrating every Monday evening for a fun night of dancing. Barrow In Furness ten years of Line dancing. Sheila Walmsley started In the last ten years we have held social evenings Mrs W Drew from Tyne & Wear teaching Line dancing in Much Hoole Village Hall and organised weekends away. I don’t think G Holt from Runcorn in March 1999. She told us: “The Hooligan’s just I can say Cheers and here’s to another ten years Ms Connie Rennix from Glasgow seemed the right name for the group.” Hooligan’s but you never know, sticks and zimmers at by name only I hope Sheila. - Ed. the ready.” BEN WILD

E Sunman from Pontyclun Morag Craig from Airdrie Mrs A Handley from Nottingham E Gale from Plymouth Free Event Miss E McGuiness from East Kilbride Bring along your picnic’s and deckchairs music from Vegas, Monday disco and live to a Free Line dance event at the Event’s music from Little Rock, West Virginia and Arena on the seafront in Rhyl North Wales. Kenny Johnson. For further information Both days are weather permitting from contact Peter on 01978 845334 or Rhyl’s 11am to 5pm. Sunday – disco and live tourist information board.

Recipe For Success

A group of friends from The Mavericks Line dance class in St. Day, Cornwall presented Yvonne Crocker with fl owers and a basket of fruit for losing three stones and reaching her target weight. Her friend Carol told us: “We are so proud of her we thought she deserved a mention in Linedancer. We all Line dance at least three or four times a week and this combined with a sensible diet proves it can be done.”

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Grapevine June.indd 15 24/4/09, 10:23:00 am Easter Egg-stravaganza

Marie Knight from Country Knights could not wait to tell us: “This Easter, at both Borehamwood and our new class in Greenford, everyone was welcomed with a chocolate egg and our dancers brought biscuits and chocolate treats for all to enjoy. In between all the great Line Dancing, we had an Easter Bonnet parade. There were some fantastic, creative entries and we had fi rst and second prizes on both evenings judged by Marie’s Niece and Nephew’s, Ben, Megan, Joshua and Samuel. It was such a wonderful week at Country Knights and it was so great to see everyone joining in with the fun!” Certainly looks like fun! - Ed

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Jo Thompson was pictured Jamboree in Nottinghamshire. on the cover of the A report on page 30 told that Carlisle based Linedancer magazine’s third Border TV would be producing a series of fi ve Line Anniversary issue blowing dancing shows, looking at just about every aspect of out the candles on our Line dancing. It was to be called The Grapevine. Linedancer cake. On page 35 were Happy Birthday wishes from Line On pages 8 and 9, Chris Brocklesby from the Welsh Country and dancing celebrities. Liz Clarke said: “Without Linedancer Western Dance Association told us about a Line dance showdown what would we have done, three great years of fabulous between him and his son Ray on an all too familiar issue of Country news.” “Thanks for three years of keeping us on our versus Techno. The dispute was shown live on the National Lottery toes, you have helped spread my dances around,” said Chris programme. Chris said: “Which ever side you are on there is always Hodgson and Bill Bader told us: “From the fi rst issue I have the saying, ‘there is no such thing as bad publicity.’ enjoyed your wonderful publication. It has set new standards for The top three dances in the Linedancer charts on page 11 were, Line dance.” Pot Of Gold, Poor Boy Shuffl e and Boom Cha. Pages 44 and 45 was a report on the Ulster Championships. In On pages 20 and 21 Suzanne Pinder told how her school it’s fourth year it proved to be another successful event. No one friends thought it was great that she was a World Champion in could take the Overall Ulster Champion trophy away from Siobhan Line dancing but did not really understand what it was all about. Fitzpatrick who held the title for the fourth year running. Suzanne said: “They don’t realise that it’s moved on and become Finnish Line dancers found the opportunity to practise modern. I’m lucky as well because I have friends from school and their sailor steps. Page 53 described the Line dance friends in Line dancing.” festival at sea called Country Cruise ‘99. There were Among the news in Music Matters was that there were only 350 dancers on board and the fl oor was so packed that a few tickets left to see Reba McEntire at the Royal Albert Hall people danced in the corridors and in between bar tables. and Lorrie Morgan would be joining Mark Chesnutt on a visit to Among Stepping Off The Pages were Line Dance Boogie, Yo Yo, the UK to attend the Jacksonville 99 International Country Music Gimme A Beat, Alive & Kickin’, My Annie and Drive Me Wild. 16

Grapevine June.indd 16 24/4/09, 10:23:12 am Putting the DANCE EVENT

Pep back 22nd – 25th May 2009 Blackpool, various venues. Blackpool’s new free outdoor into Pepsi dance festival. Featuring some of the best dancers in the world and the public’s favourites Pepsi MacLeod, a dedicated including Street Dance, Salsa, and accomplished Line dancer Ballet, Ballroom and Line and longstanding member of Dancing. Acts include World Linedancer Magazine recently Salsa Champions and Strictly underwent a total right hip choreographers Chris Marques replacement operation. Her & Jaclyn Spencer, French friend Maggie Dempster says: UDO World Street Dance “This will prevent her from Line dancing for some throughout the country, will want to wish her a Champions and World Line months and I am sure it will help brighten up her full and speedy recovery.” We certainly hope that Dance Champions from the day to know that all her friends from Sylvia’s Pepsi will soon be back on the dance fl oor and Netherlands. Line dancing class in Dunbar, East Lothian and Maggie adds: “We cant wait to have her back, her For more information visit: Kenny’s Line dancing class in Grantshouse cheerful personality and expertise on the dance www.out2dance.co.uk or (Borderline DC), together with her many friends fl oor are an absolute must for us all!” . Contact: Tel. 01253 478204 or email. chris.pope@ blackpool.gov.uk Hello Sailor! Studs and Stars Linedancers of Takeley Essex went to the Mansion Hotel Eastbourne for a wild weekend this April. Eileen Valder says: “We were entertained by Billy Bubba King who was excellent as usual on the Friday night. Saturday evening’s theme was “On the Water” and many of us dressed up in fancy dress. The winner was Jane Walker, a terrifi c Pirate. Our instructor Dawn Bond took a lot of time and trouble to put well known, favourite dances to tracks with a “water” theme too, plus we had been resurrecting a lot of the old ones too, such as Na Mara, River of Dreams and Wave on Wave etc. “ The group enjoyed it so much that they are already planning next year’s weekend. Looking at these pics, it is easy to see why! - Ed

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Grapevine June.indd 17 24/4/09, 10:23:28 am INTO ACTION WITH THE

Flower Power In Full Bloom

A great, fun party was held in aid of the Daffodil appeal by Feel The Beat Line Dance Club from Telford, Shropshire. Alan and Barb Heighway told us: “Two of our younger dancers, Emily and Sophie, took part in their daffodil hats. We raised £165 for Marie Curie which we were really pleased with.”

Members and guests of East Coast Liners in Lowestoft put on their dancing shoes and raised £1,557 for Marie Curie Cancer Care at their annual Daffodil Dance. Norma Read from East Coast Liners said, “It was a really happy night. Everyone involved put so much into it, donating raffl e prizes and Annual Support bringing food for the buffet table, dancing the night away to all our favourite dances and music. We took part in a sponsored Daffodil Dance to singer Eddie Grant’s Give Me Hope Joanna with dancing steps exclusively choreographed for the occasion by international choreographer Chris Hodgson.”

The Line Rangers held their Daffodil dances at Birchington Methodist Hall in Monkton Village, Kent. Theo Loyla told us: “This was the third year we have supported the Marie Curie Cancer Care Appeal and I am happy to report that as a result of a raffl e, donations and sponsorship we have raised the fantastic sum of £956.70.”

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DAFFODIL DANCE.indd 2 24/4/09, 10:25:51 am Raking It In

Sue and John’s Bootedout Line Dancing Club in Basingstoke, Hampshire held their third Annual Daffodil Dance recently. “So far this year we have raised £570, giving us a grand total over the last three years of £1,488,” Sue told us: “I would like to say a very big thank you to all those who attended this years dance, and to those who donated both cash and prizes for the tombola. We had a Dancing With A Spring great evening with all levels of dancers enjoying themselves. It was exactly what Line dancing should be, fun, fun, fun. In Their Step

Say It With Flowers

A monthly social dance was held at Streetly, Sutton Coldfi eld, West Midlands by Martin and his Rhythmic Cowboys Line Dance Club. Martin told us: “I taught the Daffodil Dance to all my classes over the previous week and managed to raise £260 which I have sent to Marie Curie Cancer Fund.” Oh What a Lovely Bunch

Pamela and her Line Dance Club in Almeria, Spain have shown their support for cancer care. She told us: “We do not have Marie Curie Cancer Support, in Spain. Our Club supports M.A.C.S. Mojacar Area Cancer Support Group, the fi rst of it’s kind, for Cancer Support. We had a Social recently and raised some money for M.A.C.S. We danced the Beginner version of The Daffodil Dance in spiritual support of Marie Curie Cancer Support.” Bloomin’ Lovely

Hooligan’s Line Dancing Club from Preston, Lancashire pulled on their boots for the Daffodil Dance. Sheila Walmsley told us: “We all had such a great time. It was fantastic to see everyone having so much fun dancing and raising money for such a worthy cause.” Dancers donated cakes for a cake stall and local traders provided prizes for a raffl e. Sheila added: “We raised £400 and I would like to thank everyone involved.” Dancer Rosa Butler told us: “My Line dance classes have all taken part in the Daffodil Dance in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care this month. I chose the easier dance, Heavenly Too, so that everyone could be involved and we decided we preferred the music Moving On Up by M People.” A cheque for £220 has been sent to their local Marie Curie Hospice in Liverpool. Rosa added: “I would like to thank all the dancers from Abbey View Community Centre, The Millennium Centre, Manweb Social Club and All Saints Church Hall who took part. Some of them came to more than one class and willingly got involved each time. I’ve now put my daffodil wellies away until next year.”

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DAFFODIL DANCE.indd 3 24/4/09, 10:26:09 am Ladies, beware. A new British act is about to steal your heart and make you want to swoon and dance. Laurent speaks to Pierre for another exclusive Linedancer magazine interview.

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Pierre.indd 1 24/4/09, 10:28:52 am We have ten signed singles to give away. For your chance to win one answer the following question

Pierre’s surname is… A/ Lewis, B/ Smith, C/ Jones

To enter go to www.linedancermagazine.com and click on the “competition” area. Alternatively, you can send your answers on a postcard or the back of a sealed down envelope to:

Pierre Competition, Linedancer magazine, Clare house,166 Lord Street, Southport , PR9 0QA

The editor’s decision is fi nal and no correspondence will be entered into. All entries to be received by 22d May.

If you are a funky dancer and love the sounds I ask Pierre how he got discovered and he been Line dancing for the past two years in of Justin Timberlake and Kanye West prepare says: “It was a timely process, I went to various clubs around Berlin and loves it. So much so yourself for a real treat. Pierre is a brand new management companies and labels and was that she wants to teach me how to Line dance artist that is about to take the charts by storm offered various different deals and opportunities, the next time I am over there. And I’m well and his new single “Going” is surely set to but I’d say My Space was the real start point. up for it” He adds more thoughtfully: “I would become a huge International hit. One big tip for anyone trying to get into the biz be really happy if the single should become a is networking and online is great for that.” massive International Line Dance hit. I love to Pierre is Pierre Lewis and at just 23, his style dance. It’s a great way of keeping fi t, a great is already well defi ned. Though labelled as Listening to his fi rst single “Broken” and its means of physical expression and I think it’s pop, I think it has accents of R’nB and Pierre follow up “Going”, the guy has undeniably great that Line dancing is so open to using agrees. “Yes I think my style does sway to the got amazing talent. He admits : “Vocally I do different kinds of music. If that’s my music more R’n’B sound, with pop roots.. I think try to be different and I feel that comes over then that’s really cool!” I’ll always be classifi ed as a pop artist simply in the deliverance, I try to feel and refl ect because I’m quite clean cut and a great deal on my lyrics when performing or recording. Pierre is also a campaigner for Dyslexia as he of people read a book by its cover.” Plus I’m not scared of a bit of falsetto. I like has battled with it for many years. “When I the high notes and skipping around the was found to have dyslexia, rather than it And though many artists see commercial notes melodically, it’s part of my sound.” A being an excuse to fail, it gave me an open success almost as a “sullying” process, unique sound is important in an industry mind to try harder. A lot of people are held Pierre is refreshingly realistic. “Pop is full of soundalikes and look-alikes and so is back by the word can’t, and you certainly can’t not a bad thing, I guess, it is commercial the material. if you think that way... If you try then you are so it’s a compliment, though I hope as half way there.” Pierre is in no doubt that it is people hear more from me they will also Pierre’s beliefs in the art of writing his all in the attitude. “I think the mindset some see that it’s more an R’n’B direction I’m songs is pretty straightforward. “I tend to dyslexics have is great with their constant taking and that I am creatively in control write music either with a musician or a need to be creative and explore. Though it rather than being purely manufactured.” producer and I get melodic ideas. It’s a bit has its downside, spelling being one, you And in control this young artist certainly like dreaming to me, lyrics seem to come like have to see the glass half full and embrace is. I ask him about one of his role models, visions subconsciously and as if from nowhere who you are. I’m a great believer in not letting namely Burt Bacharach. He laughs: “To be which is really cool. I’m not one for fancy something defi ne you, but you defi ning it... honest I fi rst heard Burt’s music in Austin poetic songs, anyone can be overly descriptive Though I don’t know any different, I’m proud Powers, and instantly fell for it. There’s for art’s sake I think the true art of writing a to be dyslexic I don’t think I’d be doing what something happy and exciting about good song is all in the simple relevance and I am if I wasn’t.” it and it is liberating to listen to.” And colloquial refl ection of the writer and or the he admits in having a very soft spot for listener.” No argument there. With an album set to come out this October, Elvis too. “There’s something about Elvis Pierre is defi nitely on the edge of stardom that just draws you to him as an artist, I For this uber cool young guy, Linedancer and this new single should become a huge think it’s the charm, but also undoubtedly Magazine’s interest comes as no surprise. Line dance hit. So get your funky shoes on as his talent.” “My friend Nikki who lives in Germany has Pierre is about to get you “going”! 21

Pierre.indd 2 24/4/09, 10:29:11 am Welcome to our new chart section. We’ve compiled this section of the magazine with your top tens by levels, style of music, club selection and your international choice. Remember that these charts are voted by our subscribers so everyone can get involved. We hope to be able to bring you more level choices, more clubs, more music genres and many more countries favourites very soon. But we can only do that if YOU vote. So please spend a couple of minutes now, go to www.linedancermagazine.com and let us know what your choices are.

Absolute Beginner Intermediate

Margaret Swift Alan G. Birchall

1. Feeling Kinda Lonely Margaret Swift Feeling Kinda Lonely 1. Human-Dancer Alan G. Birchall Human 2. A – B Twostep Val Myers/Deana Randle She’s Going Home With Me 2. Amame Robbie McGowan Hickie Amame 3. AB AB Val Myers/Deana Randle Built For Blue Jeans 3. We Believe Robbie McGowan Hickie Rivers Of Gold 4. Honky Tonk Town Margaret Swift Playing Every Honky Tonk in Town 4. Tumbling Rush Peter And Alison They Call It Falling For A Reason 5. Long Shot Maria Hennings Hunt Long Shot 5. Guantanamera Kim Ray Guantanamera 6. Can’t Get Enough Rebecca Armstrong Just Can’t Get Enough 6. Life Without You Maggie Gallagher My Life Would Suck Without You 7. First South Pamela Hodgkiss About The South 7. J Ho Maggie Gallagher Jai Ho 8. J Ho AB Tiffany Carter Jai Ho 8. Love Me Tomorrow Peter And Alison Will You Still Love Me 9. Out Of Ya Tree Barbara Lowe Show Me The Way To Go Home 9. Shopping Steve Healy Shopping 10. Sexy Fever Barbara Lowe/Patricia Laming Fever 10. Feel Scott Blevins Make You Feel My Love

Improver Advanced

Maggie Gallagher Craig Bennett

1. Moonlight Kiss Maggie Gallagher Moonlight Kiss 1. Poker Face Craig Bennett Poker Face 2. Go With The Flow Peter And Alison Let Your Love Flow 2. Whiter Than White Kim Ray A Whiter Shade Of Pale 3. It Hurts S. Hsu/K. Chang It Hurts 3. Loosen Up L. Stott/P. Stott/R. Lindsay Turn Me Loose 4. Galway Girls Chris Hodgson Galway Girl 4. Somethin’ Crazy N. Fitzgerald / J. Harris Let’s Do Something Crazy 5. Boyfriend Of The Year Yvonne Anderson Favourite Boyfriend Of The Year 5. Being Lonely Kim Ray Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely 6. No More Cloudy Days Alan G. Birchall No More Cloudy Days 6. Strength In Numbers Peter And Alison If No One Will Listen 7. Make My Day Francien Sittrop Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps 7. Feed The Fetish Scott Blevins Feedback 8. Wanna Be Elvis Robbie McGowan Hickie Elvis Tonight 8. Saturday Feeling! Daniel Whittaker Set Me Off 9. Right Or Wrong Robbie McGowan Hickie You Were Right 9. Scandalous Neville Fitzgerald Scandalous 10. Mojo Rhythm Rob Fowler Don’t You Throw That Mojo On Me 10. Isolated Debbie McLaughlin Light On

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Charts June.indd 2 24/4/09, 10:31:52 am Top Ten Social Dancer

Maggie Gallagher Robbie McGowan Hickie 1. (3) Moonlight Kiss (Imp) Maggie Gallagher Moonlight Kiss 1. Amame Robbie McGowan Hickie Amame 2. (1) Human-Dancer (Int) Alan G. Birchall Human 2. Human-Dancer Alan. G. Birchall Human 3. (2) Amame (Int) Robbie McGowan Hickie Amame 3. Moonlight Kiss Maggie Gallagher Moonlight Kiss 4. (5) Poker Face (Adv) Craig Bennett Poker Face 4. Galway Girls Chris Hodgson Galway Girl 5. (4) Go With The Flow (Imp) Peter And Alison Let Your Love Flow 5. Poker Face Craig Bennett Poker Face 6. (10) We Believe (Int) Robbie Mc Gowan Hickie Rivers Of Gold 6. Go With The Flow Peter And Alison Let Your Love Flow 7. (9) It Hurts (Imp) S.Hsu And K.Chang It Hurts 7. Tumbling Rush Peter And Alison They Call It Falling For A Reason 8. (6) Galway Girls (Imp) Chris Hodgson Galway Girl 8. Crazy Foot Mambo Paul McAdam If You Wanna Be Happy 9. (7) Tumbling Rush (Int) Peter And Alison They Call It Falling For A Reason 9. Guantanamera Kim Ray Guantanamera 10. (8) Guantanamera (Int) Kim Ray Guantanamera 10. Tango Cha Jo Thompson Szymanski Tango

Waltz Pop / Disco

Kim Ray Alan G. Birchall

1. Lamorbey Kim Ray I’ll Always Be There 1. Human-Dancer Alan G. Birchall Human 2. Still Waiting Robbie McGowan Hickie I Don’t Know What Love Is 2. Whiter Than White Kim Ray A Whiter Shade Of Pale 3. I’m Done Dee Musk I’m Done 3. Life Without You Maggie Gallagher My Life Would Suck Without You 4. Baby I’m Done Dee Musk I’m Done 4. Feel Scott Blevins Make You Feel My Love 5. Doors Of Life Michael Barr The Door Of The Life 5. Spotlight Dee Musk Spotlight 6. The Real World Ruthie Bland Real World 6. Little Red Book Dee Musk You’re More Than A Number 7. On The Way Niels B. Poulsen Love Is On The Way 7. Am I? Cato Larsen Am I Supposed To Love Again 8. Smell Of Sweet Perfume Simon Ward Billie Jean 8. My Mamacita Rep Ghazali Mamacita 9. Caledonia Rebecca Armstrong Caledonia 9. Absolutely Positively Kim Ray Absolutely Positively 10. Cavatina Ryan Lea Cavatina 10. Catch The Rain Peter And Alison Sunshine In The Rain

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Charts June.indd 3 24/4/09, 10:32:14 am Club Country Three Cross Tewksbury, Rebels Massachusetts Dorset

Contact: Contact: www.clubcountry.net [email protected] Robbie McGowan Hickie Alan G. Birchall

1. U Turn Robbie McGowan Hickie Your Heart Turned Left 1. Human-Dancer Alan G. Birchall Human 2. Rattlesnake Café DJ Dan/Wynette Miller Rattlesnake Café 2. Amame Robbie McGowan Hickie Amame 3. Life Without U Maggie Gallagher My Life Would Suck... 3. Head Phones Maggie Gallagher Headphones 4. He Gotta Go Gytal (Ginny Allen) Whatcha Think About That 4. Galway Girls Chris Hodgson Galway Girl 5. Here’s Looking At You Kid Steve Lescarbeau Key Largo 5. My Next Love Niels B. Poulsen My Love 6. It Hurts K. Chang/S. Hue It Hurts 6. The Grass Between My Toes Jason Drake I Still Like Bologna 7. Just Dance Peter And Alison Just Dance 7. Greystone R. Fowler/E. Lawton Angel Of No Mercy 8. Make My Day Francien Sittrop Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps 8. Like A Dream Peter And Alison It’s Your World Now 9. Cha Cha With Me Niels B. Poulson Dance With Me 9. Guantanamera Kim Ray Guantanamera 10. Guantanamera Kim Ray Guantanamera 10. Tumbling Rush Peter And Alison They Call It Falling For A Reason

Pamela’s Line Jeanscene Dance Club Bradford, Almeria, Spain West Yorshire

Contact: Contact: [email protected] [email protected] Gaye Teather Chris Hodgson

1. Oklahoma Wind Gaye Teather Does The Wind Still Blow..... 1. Galway Girls Chris Hodgson Galway Girl 2. Amame Robbie McGowan Hickie Amame 2. Human-Dancer Alan G. Birchall Human 3. The Lemon Tree Kim Ray Lemon Tree 3. Amame Robbie McGowan Hickie Amame 4. Commitment John Sandham Commitment 4. Black And Gold Teresa And Vera Black And Gold 5. Right Or Wrong Robbie McGowan Hickie You Were Right 5. Doctor’s Orders Maggie Gallagher Doctor’s Orders 6. Dancing In The Dark Jo Thompson Szymanski Smoke Rings In The Dark 6. Fire On Ice Kate Sala Why This Kiss 7. Move It ‘N’ Groove It Stephen Rutter Moving On Up 7. Guantanamera Kim Ray Guantanamera 8. Magic Moon Robbie McGowan Hickie Mr. Man In The Moon 7. It’s Up To You Kim Ray It’s Up To You 9. Sexy Fever B. Lowe/P. Laming Fever 9. Razor Sharp Steve Sunter Siamsa (Lord Of The Dance) 10. Brazil Frank Trace Brazil 10. Tumbling Rush Peter And Alison They Call It Falling For A Reason

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Charts June.indd 4 24/4/09, 10:32:31 am Sweden France

Maggie Gallagher Maggie Gallagher

1. Life Without U Maggie Gallagher My Life Would Suck Without You 1. Moonlight Kiss Maggie Gallagher Moonlight Kiss 2. She Believes Kate Sala She Believes In Me 2. Galway Girls Chris Hodgson Galway Girl 3. Go With The Flow Peter And Alison Let Your Love Flow 3. She Believes Kate Sala She Believes In Me 4. Moonlight Kiss Maggie Gallagher Moonlight Kiss 4. Amame Robbie McGowan Hickie Amame 5. Poker Face Craig Bennett Poker Face 5. Country As A Boy Can Be Carina Slijters Country As A Boy Can Be 6. Viva La Vida Rachel Mcenaney Que Viva La Vida 6. Mercy Kate Sala Mercy 7. Amame Robbie McGowan Hickie Amame 7. T’morrow Never Comes Maggie Gallagher Tomorrow Never Knows 8. Fire On Ice Kate Sala Why This Kiss 8. 1 – 2 – 3 Summertime Roy Verdonk and Wil Bos 1, 2, 3 9. On And On Klara Wallman On And On 9. Dance Like You’re The Only One Teresa And Vera Sun Goes Down 10. Galway Girls Chris Hodgson Galway Girl 10. Fire On Ice Kate Sala Why This Kiss

The Austria Netherlands

Maggie Gallagher Jos Slijpen

1. J Ho Maggie Gallagher Jai Ho 1. Hello Again Jos Slijpen Hello Again 2. Life Without U Maggie Gallagher My Life Would Suck Without You 2. Respect Yourself Frankie Cull Respect Yourself 3. Poker Face Craig Bennett Poker Face 3. Issues Maggie Gallagher Issues 4. Hotter Than Cold Rob Fowler Hot ‘N’ Cold 4. Saturday Feelin! Daniel Whittaker Set Me Off 5. Head Phones Maggie Gallagher Headphones 5. Being Lonely Kim Ray Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely 6. It Hurts S. Hsu And K. Chang It Hurts 6. Moonlight Kiss Maggie Gallagher Moonlight Kiss 7. Tumbling Rush Peter And Alison They Call It Falling For A Reason 7. Life Without U Maggie Gallagher My Life Would Suck Without You 8. Go With The Flow Peter And Alison Let Your Love Flow 8. Red Patricia E. Stott Red 9. In Control Sheila Cox/Simon Cox/Andrew Palmer Up 9. Honey, I Love You David Linger Honey I Do 10. Make My Day Francien Sittrop Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps

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Charts June.indd 5 24/4/09, 10:33:18 am Over the years, Linedancer Magazine has highlighted amazing stories from dancers who have overcome many problems thanks, in part at least, to their love of dance. Lynn Howell is one of those incredible individuals and Laurent met her recently.

ook at the pictures in this strong will of her own. “I just wanted to be feature. What do you see? A normal, never liked any kind of a fuss.” She vibrant woman whose love of endured years of physiotherapy and speech life is evident in every shot. therapy, medication trials to stop the Always smiling, happy, cheerful, this is Lynn uncontrollable movements, felt excruciating Howell. And yet. If anyone should have any pain all the time because of the spasms, had reason to feel sorry for herself, let me tell to stop treatments as her quality of life you she would be at the front of the queue. receded further by being “doped up”, tried Judge for yourself. acupuncture and hypnosis all to no avail. She looks back and says “All this stuff was When she was three years old, Lynn was horrible, I really hated every second of it.” involved in a hit and run accident. She says: “My family were devastated. They were told But her willpower remained intact all I would never be able to walk or talk again through her trials and Lynn would eventually as I had brain damage”. The condition was meet her husband, have children and thanks neurological dystonia, which is a movement to the care from her family not only survive disorder that causes muscles to contract but enjoy life as much as she could. and spasm involuntarily. These contractions force the body into repetitive and twisting “As a child, I always loved to watch dancing, movements and Lynn says: “My right arm any kind of dancing. Because I could never shook continuously with wild motions, I even think of learning steps, I would just also have balance problems, no coordination dream.” However, her sisters encouraged her memory. It was a miracle I survived at all.” when Lynn became a teenager and she did attend dance lessons. And remaining modest Lynn is a candid woman, who speaks as it as always, she adds: “To my surprise, I even is. And believe me she is not maudlin when got medals for Latin American dancing.” she says : “I have felt a freak most of my life, have been treated and looked as odd, One day, one of her husband’s colleagues tutted at in shop queues because I cannot revealed that he and his wife were teaching get my money out and drop it on the fl oor Line dancing. “He asked me to come along sometimes.” And because she was always and so I did. I did fi nd it really hard but made to feel different she developed a very kept going and fudging it, though I loved

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LYNN HOWELL.indd 1 24/4/09, 10:41:06 am every minute of it.” She joined a couple waves designed to interrupt the messages alternative steps, tells me which way to go. of classes, namely Mary and Don Bryant’s to the brain. “I have a remote control to He always makes sure I have the best time.” as well as Mary’s son (none other than increase or decrease the intensity, so I And it might surprise Lynn that Neville Neville Fitzgerald). She says: “ I watched guess you can really say I am wired for himself has this to say. “I fi rst met Lyn in my Nev’s advanced class in awe. I loved the sound!” she adds with a laugh. Mom’s class a couple of years back and she moves, the music, it was heaven to me.” soon turned into a lively member! It was a With her best friend Joyce in tow, Line The result was instant. “I was able to hold a big surprise to us when she said she had dancing proved to be hard and challenging knife and fork for the fi rst time ever as soon to go into hospital for a brain operation... but felt fantastic. Lynn says: “Remembering as I was switched on. Another dream that And an even bigger surprise when she came and coordinating steps are things very hard became a reality in a moment.” back with nuts and bolts and superglue for me, but the laughs came thick and fast holding her together. Since then she has and that a new experience.” She soon found Three weeks later, Lyn went back to Line joined my Wednesday class which does that the more classes she went to, the more dancing, feeling awful but thrilled to make harder than the average dances and I she wanted to dance and enjoy her time it and not wanting to look back. expected her to fi nd it too tough but she’s with other dancers. stuck with it and copes fantastically well. “I have come across so much negativity, She’s always determined and is a lesson to Then, just a she was beginning to get more have been an outcast and have suffered us all in pushing on through adversity.” confi dent, Lynn made a serious decision. with depression most of my life but I have She says: “I opted for brain surgery as I always tried to keep positive, to laugh at Lynn know that rough times and diffi culties was deteriorating and could no longer cope. myself because when you cry, you do it are still on the horizon. She tells me that This would be my biggest challenge of them alone.” She adds: “There seemed no place since she came back from the CBA this all, it would either make me or break me.” for me in society until Line dance came year, she has started getting seizures, but The operation was deep brain stimulation in my life.” Lynn is keenly aware of the she knows that her Line dance friends will and was still relatively new science. “I was importance of her dance instructors. “Angie always be there for her. “They help me in very apprehensive and the timing could teaches me and always greets me with a hug more ways than I could ever describe and have been better as my husband had major and a kiss, it makes me feel instantly better. people like Nev, Mary, Don and Angie have heart surgery about the same time.” The She helps me with steps, I always have a done an extraordinary thing for me. They operation lasted seven hours and involved brilliant time.” As for Neville she says: “ have made me feel NORMAL. Everyone is switching electrodes into the brain from Nev is a big international name now and good and kind to me, the way real family wires attached to a battery pack connected his choreographies are just amazing, but and real friends are. They have given me a to Lynn’s body. This creates some electric hard for me. He always helps me, gives me new lease of life.”

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LYNN HOWELL.indd 2 24/4/09, 10:41:26 am “You know, it’s great to do into a cattle trailer and what you love for a living, but headed to Nashville, to it’s a whole different game to work for another horse get to do it with the one you vet. Who would believe love.” Sounds like a terrifi c this would lead to her line for a country song! meeting Kix Brooks (of “But how realistic are those Brooks & Dunn) and lyrics?” you might ask. Well, Wilbur Rimes (father of in this case, they’re absolutely Lean Rimes). Soon she accurate and spoken with was working full time feeling by Rory Feek. For at the Rimes’ horse Rory and wife Joey Martin, barn and becoming real life is indeed a country more involved in the song. This talented husband Nashville music scene. and wife duo burst into the Vivienne Scott certainly has a fl air in discovering public’s awareness last year The couple’s separate on CMT’s hit series, Can great Country singers. After Sean Hogan and Jake paths converged in You Duet. However, they had Matthews, her latest fi nd is the duo Joey & Rory. 2001 when Joey saw been living a true country life Rory perform. “His from their early childhoods. songs felt like home. That fi rst night I saw Joey grew up in Alexandria, Indiana, as the In addition Rory has written major hits such him playing at the Bluebird Cafe, he was middle child of a family of fi ve. Meanwhile as Clay Walker’s ‘The Chain of Love’, Collin speaking my language. Those were the only Rory was encouraged by his Dad, an aspiring Raye’s ‘Someone You Used to Know’ and the kinds of songs I wanted to sing”. In response, country music singer, who passed along his mega Line dance hit, Blake Shelton’s ‘Some Rory noted that “Joey’s musical gift completes passion to his son. In 1995, ex marine Rory Beach’. His songs have also been recorded mine, her voice makes the words I write come took over his father’s dream and headed off to by Kenny Chesney, Randy Travis, Terri Clark, to life.” In 2002 they were married. Nashville in his Chevy 56. Mark Wills, Reba McEntire, Waylon Jennings, Lorrie Morgan, Buck Owens, John Michael It was in 2008 that a friend persuaded Rory found success as a song-writer fairly Montgomery and Charlie Pride. However, the couple to compete on the new CMT/ quickly and eventually set up a joint company, Rory didn’t follow through on a singing career; American Idol TV show. They were an ‘State One Music Publishing’ with his long time he noted that “I quickly realized it was a beauty instant success, with Naomi Judd, one of the friend and songwriting partner Tim Johnson. In contest, and it was a game I wasn’t willing to judges, telling them “No matter what anyone 2002 Rory and Tim discovered, funded and co- play, and one I wouldn’t win”. tells you, never change what you are doing.” produced Blaine Larsen’s incredibly successful “That was the moment that cemented debut album. Rory also co-wrote Blaine’s single Joey is a country girl through and through and [the collaboration] for us,” Rory says. Joey ‘How Do You Get That Lonely. Their Company got a job as an assistant veterinarian while at continues: “I grew up singing [The Judds’] became a major success and they now have six the same time singing in a band and as a solo ‘Mama He’s Crazy’ with my mom, and I had writers on staff and an offi ce on Music Row. artist. In 1998 she packed all her belongings so much respect for Naomi. She confi rmed

JOEY & RORY.indd 1 24/4/09, 10:52:41 am everything we already felt-- that God pointed us in this direction on purpose--and she put her stamp of approval on it.”

So what did the audience and judges consider was so special about these two talented individuals as a country duo? First they look totally authentic. Rory is rarely parted from his overalls while Joey, who would look wonderful however she dressed, is most comfortable in wrangler jeans, belt buckles and boots. But looks aside, they harmonize beautifully, and the chemistry and sense of intimacy between the two made the listeners want to be part of their world. Add heartfelt lyrics that tell stories related to everyday life and feelings and the two soon became fan favorites. ‘Cheater, Cheater’, the song they performed on ‘Original Song Night’ on the show, became an internet phenomenon.

Their debut album release ‘The Life of a Song’ is a country enthusiast/Line dancer’s dream. Seven of the songs are co-written by this talented couple drawing on their life experiences. I couldn’t resist writing a dance to ‘Play The Song’. This was the song they used to audition for the TV show and which took them into the competition. .

So what does the future hold for this talented and down to earth duo? “We really don’t know, but we do know that we are extremely excited to be out there having our shot in the country music world and trying to record and present our style of music to listeners. We believe that there is still a huge hole that we’d like to fi ll in the traditional sounding format of country music.”

And what about line dance? As Rory explains, “Joey loves to Line dance and used to go out dancing all the time, but doesn’t have much time to anymore. The roles have been reversed and she’s doing the singing now and watching others dance. But don’t get us wrong, you just might catch her jump off the stage in the middle of a song and join in!”

Competition

What is the name of Vivienne’s dance, inspired by this album? A/ Play the Song B/ Liar, Liar C/ Cheater, Cheater To enter go to www.linedancermagazine.com and click on the “competition” area. Alternatively, you can send your answers on a postcard or the back of a sealed down envelope to: Joey + Rory Competition, Linedancer magazine, Clare house, 166 Lord Street, Southport , PR9 0QA

The editor’s decision is fi nal and no correspondence will be entered. Entries to be received by 22d May 2009

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JOEY & RORY.indd 2 24/4/09, 10:50:30 am CBA THE INTERVIEW

This month, Charlotte Macari answers Kath and Dawn’s questions…

Kath: Dance is very important Kath: Thirteen years teaching to you. Tell me a little bit about is a long time, do you think your journey so far? there is a difference in the Charlotte: I started from three years old scene today? and learnt ballet, tap, modern and disco Charlotte: It is different and there are many until I was 18. Then I went to do a course more divisions between dancers. When I fi rst in aerobics as a teacher while I was at started it was fun and a night out, now with University and saw a Line dance course all the different music and styles the divides advertised, so I thought why not? Thirteen are greater. For me personally my club is an years later and I am still here! all rounder and the accent is fun. I don’t take it seriously and I just want to keep it light Kath: I know you also hearted. I don’t mind if people get the steps compete, tell us a little more… wrong sometimes. Charlotte: Well after I taught for three or four years I decided to have a go at competing. I Kath: Do you think the division trained with Rob Fowler, Scott Blevins and may mean total separation in Jo Thompson and completed advance levels. I came fourth and then I got married and some groups? had two children but started again and this Charlotte : Maybe. But the majority of people time tried couple dancing. I competed with like a bit of everything and I think that will Gary McIntyre in Pro-Pro and again came continue. Just keep it fun. fourth in Nashville. Then I had another baby. Sometimes, I guess you just have to juggle Kath: What are your main everything! achievements? Charlotte: My CBA last year of course. And some years back, Club Of The Year as well. My club is my bread and butter and though I love events and meeting new people they are my most important priority and achievement.

You can watch the full interview online in this month’s Onlinedancer.

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CBA INTERVIEW JUNE .indd 1 24/4/09, 10:55:14 am This month’s collection includes …

UK • £10.50 POST PAID UK • £10.50 POST PAID UK • £8.50 POST PAID UK • £10.50 POST PAID I WANNA BE RICH A TIME FOR CHANGE STOP IT & DANCE SOUTHERN SESSIONS Lucie Diamond The Borderers Rick Guard Sean Hogan

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couple of tempo changes. Clever choreography could make this a big dance hit. Til The Last Shots Fired (63bpm) Trace Adkins is a specialist in patriotic songs and he delivers another stunner which includes backing from the West Point Cadet choir. A very moving listening song. I Can’t Outrun You (104bpm) is a melancholy song that I play over and over. The richness of Trace’s voice just gets inside your head as he sings about his lost love. Hillbilly Rich (78bpm) this is a much funkier track with tongue in cheek lyrics that Trace loves to write and sing. This too could make a good dance track. Sometimes A Man Takes A Drink (105bpm) is a fine waltz track just sitting waiting TRACE ADKINS All I Ask For Anymore (65bpm) anyone for one of you to write a good dance to it. who knows Trace Adkins will know how he can Trace closes his album with a powerful Ten belt ‘em out and switch to being an awesome nightclub two step Muddy Water (66bpm) LIBERTY RECORDS - B001G4K6CQ balladeer and that is just what he does here. and this highlights just how powerful Trace’s This song is a beautiful nightclub two step so voice still is and I defy you not to fall in love check it out for yourself. Trace Adkins has been a big star in the world with this song. Let’s Do That Again (92bpm) we switch of country music despite a chequered lifestyle With his latest release Trace Adkins tempo again with this brilliant track laced with where he got shot, divorced a few times and demonstrates that he is still a force to be steel guitar and smooth harmonica playing reckoned with in country music. This is certainly gone in and out of rehab. Trace releases his coupled with Trace’s very deep vocal. There one of his best, if not the best, album he has latest album on the Liberty label. is a super improver dance to this by Andrew ever released. I can guarantee you will love this Opening cut Sweet (84bpm) is a butt kickin’ Palmer and Sheila Cox, Vivienne Scott and Fred first class album. country rocker and fine way to kick off any Buckley on our website and you should check album. A driving drum beat and Trace’s powerful it out now. vocals makes this a strong dance prospect. Better Than I Thought It’d Be (92bpm) Happy To Be Here (96bpm) Trace changes Trace reverts to being a rocker on this track and the mood completely with this harmonious cha the musicianship is brilliant especially the guitar cha that you just can’t help tapping your feet solos. Another great dance track. to. This too has the right credentials to whet Marry For Money (126bpm) has some clever Listen choreographers’ appetite. lyrics and is a super east coast swing that has a Dance

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album reviews new.indd 2 24/4/09, 12:19:08 pm

BUDDY & JULIE MILLER BRIANIE JOHNNY BENNETT Written In Chalk Butterfl y In A Hurricane The Violet Hush NEW WEST RECORDS - B001O1ADD8 CMR NASHVILLE RECORDS – CMRN002 FALSE MOMENTUM SONGS – FMS-1002

Buddy & Julie Miller have enjoyed separate careers Brianie’s fairytale began last year when Lee Johnny Bennett was born in Indianapolis and and now release a collaboration of songs for the Williams head of CMR Nashville took the then began playing his first instrument, the flute, aged first time. With guests like Robert Plant and 16 year old Brianie to Nashville to record her just four. By the time he was 20 he was singing in Emmylou Harris, this may be something special. debut album with some top session musicians rock bands. The opening song Ellis County (62bpm) is a and producer. Opener The Violet Hush (85bpm) is a pleasant gentle song, nightclub two step in rhythm, laced Brianie’s sets us off with I’ll Take It (140bpm) track with a good beat and there are definite with fiddle and a strong steady beat coupled with a pleasant number east coast swing in style. The influences of the Stereophonics, Travis, and Elvis some very pleasant harmonies from the duo. Nashville musicianship is very evident in its quality Costello. This is worth consideration as a dance Gasoline and Matches (121bpm) there is a and this could be a good little dance track. track. rawness about this a track that gives it a sixties Daddy’s School (78bpm) is a very nice Sister Pharmaceutical (76bpm) this has a Woodstock feel. Don’t Say Goodbye (86bpm) nightclub two step which Brianie dedicates to her terrific beat somewhat reminiscent of punk and grandfather. This has some nice harmonies and features Patty Griffin and is a melancholy number. New Wave. reminds me of early Dolly Parton work. Whilst being a beautiful song it may not have much Western Women (84bpm) is a jaunty track, So Why Are You So Happy? (60bpm) this merit as a dance track. sort of Texas swing style that Brianie deliver’s in song is somewhat of dirge but has nightclub two What You Gonna Do Leroy (94bpm) the great a Leann Rimes style. Choreographers should give step rhythm and who knows, there have been rock legend turned country singer Robert Plant this a good listen. dances to a lot worse tracks than this! guests on this very bluesy number and his unique I’m Not Ready Yet (94bpm) is one of three Done With It (82bpm) is contemporary number vocal style is instantly recognisable. songs on the album written by Brit Lorna Flowers. and I can see this one appealing to many as it is A Long, Long Time (106bpm) Julie takes lead This is a brilliant song and Brianie does a fine bang up to date and does have a good beat. vocal on this endearing track which is perhaps a job with the song, one of her best vocals on the Sailboat (101bpm) in a complete musical style little too laid back to dance to. album. change Johnny delivers a waltz style number that One Part, Two Part (109bpm) features Regina Butterfly In A Hurricane (76bpm) is in is very melodic and seems to have a metronome McCrary and Buddy takes the lead. This is one of complete contrast to the previous song and for ticking away in the background. I really like this. my favourites, its country, it’s bluesy, and even a me, Brianie’s weakest vocal, but it a good song The Big Affair (102bpm) you would swear that little rocky. As it’s west coast swing in style this nonetheless. Elvis Costello had sneaked a track in as Johnny’s could be a very good dance prospect. Half A Hallelujah (76bpm) is a good up tempo voice is superb on this very contemporary song. Chalk (54bpm) features Patty Griffin again and Gospel flavoured song with some fine additional World On Fire (94bpm) once again Johnny Buddy shows the richness of his voice on yet vocal from the female chorus. surprises with a Stray Cats style track with an I Love You another superb country track. (114bpm) Brianie changes the awesome backing with slide guitar. This is funky, tempo with a cool cha cha, very reminiscent of Everytime We Say (54bpm) is a beautiful rocky, cool and I absolutely love it! the Mavericks, and on which she demonstrates the nightclub two step with an excellent musical range of her vocals. One Night Bag (82bpm) is a smooth song and backing and some gorgeous harmonies Strong Enough To Lose You (76bpm) is so very different from anything else on the album. accompanying Julie’s lead vocal. a beautiful nightclub two step, another one of Think Cat Stevens. Hush, Sorrow (104bpm) it’s Buddy’s turn to Lorna’s songs, and once again Brianie raises the Light In the Drive (82bpm) this track has the take the lead vocal again on this angst ridden song bar with her vocals. A brilliant track! same bpm as the previous one but is completely and fantastic track. High Performance Woman (134bpm) this is different in style. Once again Johnny reverts to a Smooth (83pm) the title says it all. This is most a much funkier track, think Gretchen Wilson, and more acoustic style and his voice is as smooth as certainly a smooth track which once again shows just right as an east coast swing dance track. chocolate. the bluesy side of the partnership. Patiently Waiting (82bpm) is a fine waltz The closing track You Will Begin (90bpm) June (90bm) this song highlights how well track, true country, and all it needs is a good dance is once again a departure from the rest of the the couple harmonise together. An outstanding writing to it. album. Very jazz infused and Andy Mason on acoustic song with melancholy lyrics with little I Still Think About You (131bpm) is altogether piano certainly earns his fee. The slapping on the appeal as a dance track. a rockier number which Brianie belts out and it has double base, the brushes on the snare drum, and The Selfishness Of Man (76bpm) Emmylou some brilliant piano playing and cool guitar solos. the jazz guitar highlight the fine musicianship on Harris contributes here in this smooth nightclub Mama Tell Me (75bpm) is Brianie’s closing song the album. two step. which is all about first love. Another good song It is difficult to pigeon hole Johnny Burnett’s This wonderful album has a few numbers would which is nightclub two step in style. music but then is it really necessary to do that? make dance prospects but it is not a typical Line This is a fine debut album from an aspiring young There is certainly an eclectic mix on The Violet dance album. What it is though is an album full British country artist with good dance tracks. Give Hush, and a few tracks here that could be good for of quality country music so why not treat yourself this album a try and show your support for some dancing. Variety is the spice of life, they say….. to a copy? home grown talent, Brianie may just end up at the very top of country music one day.

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album reviews new.indd 3 24/4/09, 11:12:00 am These pages will give you an insight to what is proving popular and will help you to make informed decisions on what to teach. JOE STEELE WENDY CRAVEN We thank those instructors who Club Country Jeanscene have contributed to this page. We Tewkesbury, Massachusetts, USA Bradford, West Yorkshire appreciate their input and can assure Life Without U Amame our readers that these endorsements Maggie Gallagher Robbie McGowan Hickie are given in the spirit of friendship My Life Would Suck Without You – Kelly Clarkson Amame – Belle Perez on the fl oor. They do not contain any This is an Intermediate level, 64 count and four This four wall, 64 count Intermediate dance fi ts element of self-promotion or friendship wall dance. I have taught this over the past few the lovely Latin music so well. Without needing endorsements. We welcome dance weeks and it defi nitely takes more than one tags or restarts it makes it an absolute pleasure to dance. reviews from smaller local clubs! teach. After everyone gets it though they don’t want to stop doing it. It Hurts Make My Day Sue Hsu And Kathy Chang Francien Sittrop It Hurts - Lena Philipsson Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps – Pussycat Dolls New Easy Intermediate dance with catchy We class this 32 count four wall dance as a high music that gets everyone singing along. This is Watch And a 48 count four wall dance. It is an easy one to Beginner, low Intermediate that goes well to some fun music you can to sing along with. After teach and my class loved it from the beginning, checking with Francien we changed the ending so much that it was danced four times on the Learn to fi t the music a little better. Give this one some fi rst night. This could end up staying around for attitude and you will enjoy it. a long time.

Amame Just Dance Little Red Book Brazil Peter And Alison Dee Musk Guantanamera Just Dance – Lady GaGa You’re More Than A Number In My Little Red Book Head Phones I have found this to be another crowd favorite. – The Drifters It is listed as an Intermediate 64 count two wall We fi nd this a smashing little dance that crosses Human-Dancer dance. It fi lls the fl oor every time. With a lot of all levels from Beginner to Advanced. Enjoyed by I’m Yours great moves and not for the faint hearted. all and to a well known piece of music. 32 count and four wall. A delight to teach and dance. It Hurts Guantanamera Just Dance Kim Ray Moonlight Kiss Life Without U Guantanamera – Jody Bernal Maggie Gallagher Little Red Book This Intermediate 48 count and four wall dance Moonlight Kiss – Raul Malo is still one of my favorites. I love the music and There is an unusual start to this Intermediate Lost in You the dance fi ts perfectly. Make sure you start the dance. The fi rst 16 steps set the mood and it just Make My Day dance at the right place so the tags and restarts fl ows on from there. Although 64 count it does Moonlight Kiss fl ow with the music. not feel like it with easy tags that fi t so well with the music. My Next Love Rattlesnake Café Oklahoma Wind DJ Dan/Wynette Miller Tumbling Rush Rattlesnake Café – The Lennerockers I came across this by accident. I was looking Video clips of the above dances and for music and came across this song, played it many more available at and loved it. This Improver level, 48 count and four wall dance has become one of the most www.linedancermagazine.com requested dances at, not only our socials but at classes every week. Give this one a try, I think you’ll like it.

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dance reviews JUNE.indd 2 24/4/09, 12:35:41 pm

PAMELA WOODBYRNE GEOFF GREEN MARTHA OGASAWARA Pamela’s Line Dance Club Three Cross Rebels Nagoya Crazy Feet Almeria, Spain Dorset Nagoya, Japan Sexy Fever Head Phones EeeZee Boogie Barbara Lowe And Patricia Laming Maggie Gallagher Kathy Brown Fever - Bette Midler Headphones - LeAnn Rimes Boogie Down - Al Jarreau This dance is all fun and style. An Absolute This 64 count four wall Intermediate dance has This is ranked as an Absolute Beginner level Beginner, two wall, 40 counts. The track proved a big success with my class. I originally dance and is suitable for people who have never is lovely. Our dancers giggle and enjoy it so taught the dance to a slower version of the same line danced before. By adding some funky styling much. With the name and the salsa moves, it music, which enabled everyone to get to grips with to it it also makes a great warm-up or cool-down makes them feel a little naughty. A winner with the steps. Once they were confi dent I introduced dance that can be enjoyed by all level of dancers. all levels. the original version which they coped with very As an instructor, it’s good to have dances like this well and it has become a popular request. on hand for when you have new people come Brazil My Next Love visit an ongoing class and you need something Frank Trace Niels B. Poulsen quick to teach. Brazil – Bellini My Love - Fredrik Kempe This dance is a Beginner, two wall, 32 We fi rst saw this 48 count Improvers waltz at Lost In You counts. Fast and furious and so South American. a Line dance social and everyone immediately Rachael McEnaney It is suitable for all levels. The chasse box is quite agreed they wanted to learn it. This is a lovely Lost In You - Garth Brooks unique and lots of hip movement too. The class piece of music and the dance has proved easy A beautiful West Coast Swing fl avour dance to would like to try this in Carmen Miranda outfi ts to learn with one simple restart. This is the fi rst a gorgeous piece of music. It is 40 counts, two and really let rip. waltz I have taught for some time and is a hit walls, Intermediate level with two easy tags. You with everybody. can’t help but totally get into the music as you Dancing In The Dark dance it. Jo Thompson Szymanski Human-Dancer Smoke Rings In The Dark - Gary Allan Alan G. Birchall I’m Yours Smooth, gentle, soft moves and music. This Human - The Killers Niels B. Poulsen Improver, two wall, 32 count dance has been This was an immediate hit. As soon as I showed I’m Yours - Jason Mraz around at our club for many years. The dancers the class this two wall, 64 count Intermediate This just hit the spot with me. I love the music will not let it go. A nightclub two-step is always dance and they heard the music, they were really and the way the dance fi ts. It’s 64 counts, two popular. We call it a relaxation dance to fi t in keen to learn it. Despite some tricky steps and walls, with 2 restarts. This seems like a lot but a fast tempo they soon mastered this dance. between fast dances. it is an Intermediate dance. The song has a feel Having no tags or restarts is a plus. This is requested every week. good quality to it. Oklahoma Wind Gaye Teather Tumbling Rush Latino! Does The Wind Still Blow In Oklahoma - Reba Peter And Alison Sam Arvidson And Toshiko Kawamoto McEntire And Ronnie Dunn Flashdance - Bjorn Again Volver A Verte - Oscar D’Leon This is an Intermediate, two wall, 64 count This 64 count two wall intermediate dance This is an exciting Cha Cha dance which dance. We started this dance later than proved quite challenging for the class, despite really moves across the fl oor. It’s 32 counts, most. However, what a prize! The Dancers asked having no tags or restarts. The alternative Intermediate with no tags or restarts. The music why I kept them waiting. Lovely Country and music, Flashdance, was preferred as everyone is ballroom in fl avour and when everyone can Western music. Neat, well structured steps. recognised it and wanted to get up and dance move together on the fl oor it is a very dynamic Hope it will become a classic. to it. I am certain this will be a popular dance dance, both to do and watch. request for some time to come.

The Daffodil Dance Greystone Chris Hodgson Rob Fowler And Ed Lawton Heaven Is For Everyone - Mark Medlock Angel Of No Mercy - Collin Raye This dance has created a lot of interest, not only This dance continues to be popular with the for the choreography and music, heavenly and class and is often used as one of our warm-up quite emotional, it is also the mutual spiritual dances. A four wall, 32 count Improver dance support for a wonderful cause. Challenging to beautiful music with words that have a real enough for Beginners and enough content to keep singalong feel. It is well choreographed. The the Intermediates happy, too. simple restart causes no problems and the dance fl ows along well.

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dance reviews JUNE.indd 3 24/4/09, 12:35:58 pm Line Dance

Where could you line dance every day and all day, seven days a week? Vivienne Scott reveals all.

The Villages In Florida started in the Jean hosts a covered-dish dance party for Seventies thanks to a certain Mr. Schwartz the guests, instructors and her dancers way back in the 70s. He wanted to build the evening before the Festival. Those the perfect retirement community; Villages dancers sure know how to cook as one that would enable retirees from all well as dance! Then the workshop starts walks of life to live healthy active lives at 10 the next morning taking place in pursuing their interests. Acres of land Laurel Manor which is more like a posh were acquired in central Florida and Mr hotel than a Recreation Centre. This year Schwartz started building homes. Initially Bill McGee from Orlando joined me to it was hard going, but eventually others teach. Bill is a very popular instructor and began to see the merits of his dream choreographer. The dancers thoroughly and today, over 60,000 people make The enjoyed his sense of fun and his warm, Villages their home. approachable manner. Between us we taught a mix of dances that we hoped The Villages is made up of a number of would give everyone of all levels a Villages all of which have their own character chance to dance. In the afternoon, we and their own golf courses, recreation were treated to an excellent routine by centres, swimming pools and so on. All the ‘Sweet & Sassy Villages Line Dance of them are beautifully designed and Team’ ably led by Christine Bass of ‘Beer maintained. At the same time there For My Horses’ fame. The volunteers are larger amenities that serve the were terrific and were there early in the entire community. Altogether there are morning, cheerful and ready for anything. 28 swimming pools, 23 Executive golf The dancers were well looked after and courses, eight championship courses, they were indeed up for fun. in fact recreational facilities galore. In addition there are clubs for people with But let me tell you a little more about Line interests such as cycling, chess, figure dancing in general at The Villages. There drawing, philosophy, photography, you is a class to suit most. I visited two ultra name it, they’ve got it, over 1000 clubs! beginner classes, one taught by Jean and the other by Margaret Koll, and there But one of the most amazing thing (for were over 200 dancers in each class, me anyway) is that The Villages is a a number often repeated in other ultra Line dancing paradise with instructors beginner classes. The instructors are very who attract hundreds of dancers to their thorough in teaching the basic steps so classes. I discovered this little bit of heaven that everyone is comfortable. They teach over the last four years of my visits, three very simple dances to songs that everyone of which were to teach at Jean Brewer’s enjoys, and then constantly review them. Line Dance Festival. This last Festival Then dancers who want to go a little (09) was sold out with 180 dancers, further go to different classes for the next including a number who registered from level, and then to intermediate classes. All outside The Villages – word had spread! classes have healthy numbers of attendees

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VILLAGES.indd 1 24/4/09, 11:14:39 am DANCES TAUGHT AT THE WORKSHOP:

BILL MCGEE Just One Look by Dee Musk Sleep Now Child by Bill McGee Swingin’ In The Rain by Larry Hayden

VIVIENNE SCOTT Do That Again? by Vivienne Scott, Fred Buckley, Andrew Palmer & Sheila Cox For Love by Vivienne Scott My Beautiful Sunday by Deb Grimshire Play The Song by Vivienne Scott Your Spanish Eyes by Deb Small

and it shows that if we keep our beginner classes full and give confidence to new dancers, class numbers stay up. I also noticed that many of the more advanced dancers attend the classes at all levels to give support to the new dancers. This was echoed by instructors who are very supportive of one another.

I attended and taught at classes instructed by Darlene Miller, Margaret Koll, Rose Knosp, Carol Simmons and Lola Miller. These ladies were all terrific, caring, funny as anything and totally dedicated to Line dance. I visited with Bill Ray who teaches with wife Violet, both well known choreographers.

Of course, I got to attend Jean’s classes. Jean is tireless and it seems to me that she rarely sleeps! Her warmth, enthusiasm and patience obviously endear her to her dancers and she always has time to go over steps and have a little chat.

So you would like to dance in The Villages? Well, to attend the classes in the Recreation Centres you have to live or rent (lots of holiday rentals particularly in the winter months) in The Villages or come as a guest. However, as a non- resident you can register in one of the Line dance classes offered by the College of Life Long Learning at a very reasonable cost, you can dance on the Squares and you can register for the Line Dance Festival. There are hotels in The Villages if you want to stay overnight. You can also check out the website www.thevillages.com to see about other opportunities for trying out life at The Villages. I’m hooked for sure!!! 37

VILLAGES.indd 2 24/4/09, 11:14:51 am °

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This month, we meet up ° with Miguel Olivares- Alvarez, who with Mark Young, formed the Line 2009 dance band Backdoor. WWherehere aarere ttheyhey now...now...

Backdoor appeared in our pages in January not help. The title referred to the fashion of 1999. At the time, the band had been asked slamming one’s foot down while dancing and to supply music for Lionel Blair and Stella very soon, many dance halls were banning Wilden’s Line dance video and had also people doing just that as it damaged fl oors! worked with some of the Eastenders cast Slamming died very quickly. And so we were for a charity single. Backdoor at the time left with the album Backdoor, Slammin!” was looking to release a new album and Miguel does say: “We were a major player had been really busy with the charity side of in the Line dance world then. We played their work. Theirs was pure Country music. the Birmingham NEC and many other huge The guys themselves, we reported at the venues in association with CMR. We had the time, had no desire to be stars, only wanting record for numbers in Line dancing, which to be ordinary people. was 4500 in 1998/99 at the NEC and we played all over the country.” Today, Miguel remembers Backdoor. “We could not get it right or rather fate and luck were not He looks back at the Line dance scene on our side.” After trying for fi ve years and as “trying to develop” then but says that despite the support of CMR (Country Music “ultimately it was moving in too many Radio), it soon was the end of the road. “We directions. The new people that came in had disbanded, we gave up trying.” no preconceptions and so Country lost some of its draw.” He thinks that Line dance today All the sadder when you realise that is a very different animal. “It has settled Backdoor in its day was a popular band. down, it’s a new world. It has become its Miguel says: “Our album’s title Slammin did own self, it has grown up.”

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WHERE ARE THEY June.indd 1 24/4/09, 11:17:22 am A for Backdoor, Miguel says: “Mark became Love and Miguel says: “It has some of my very disillusioned eventually and over the best work ever.” He is particularly proud of years, we simply lost touch.” the track “I’ve Got The Music In Me” which was a revelation. He says: “Didn’t even Miguel was left with no choice but to move know I could do rock! So it came as a shock on. “I became involved in tribute shows”, although a welcome one if there is such a starting with Country, then Motown and thing.” The album is bursting with energy then progressing to swing. From Elvis to and Miguel’s vocals are absolutely superb, Tom Jones, from George Michael to Michael making it a great listening experience. Buble, Miguel can do them all. He says: “I have been to India with my Elvis vs Bhangara Hopes now riding on Smell the Love, the Track and perform at many high end functions future looks bright for Miguel. “ I would like weddings and Charity bashes. My journey love to perform on a bigger stage in the USA has been diverse but so, so enjoyable” and maybe The Stuart Bull Band will give me that chance, who knows?” One thing Miguel is seen as one of the Top Elvis acts for certain, Miguel’s star has never burnt so all over the world though he prefers his bright and we look forward to see his name Michael Buble persona! in lights very soon.

Recently Miguel decided to get involved with More information available on Miguel’s www.licklibrary.com, a fantastic musician’s website www.migsgigs.co.uk community website through his friendship with guitarist Stuart Bull. Both of them have Videos of Miguel’s performances also released an amazing album called Smell the available in this month’s Onlinedancer Competition

We have fi ve copies of Miguel’s latest album. Just answer the following question for a chance to win a copy

The new Stuart Bull album’s title is: A/ Slammin’ B/ The Smell Of Love C/ The Look Of Love

To enter go to www.linedancermagazine.com and click on the “competition” area. Alternatively, you can send your answers on a postcard or the back of a sealed down envelope to:

Miguel Olivares Competition, Linedancer magazine, Clare house, 166 Lord Street, Southport, PR9 0QA

The editor’s decision is fi nal and no correspondence will be entered into. All entries to be received by 22nd May.

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1077378 shoes 4pp.indd 4 24/4/09, 11:29:54 am You recently met Bea Verity (April 09) and her fantastic FREE evenings at the Riverside Club, near Southport. In association with Linedancer magazine, Bea Verity has turned into a top reporter and here is the fi rst profi le of one of her many stars to appear this year.

Hi, my name is Bea and as many of you know, She owes her fi rst break to “The Haleys” the Riverside specialises in fabulous Country who some 15 years ago, encouraged her to Wednesdays evenings. Big stars appear every sing along with them. That was the beginning week and anyone can go as it is entirely of her career and she soon developed into a FREE. When Laurent asked me to organise superb artist. some profi les for the magazine, I was a bit anxious. After all I had never done anything I ask her about her role models and what like that in my life! But as I love a challenge she prefers to sing. She says: “I don’t think I I thought “Why not? “ So here’s my very have a certain style. I try to cover all aspects fi rst attempt… let me introduce you to of country. I particularly love people Donna Wylde. like Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride,

Donna will appear at the Riverside on November 4th.

Don’t forget that The Riverside evenings are on every Wednesdays (bar Easter and Christmas time). This year alone, you will be able to see acts like Darren Busby, Lemon Grass, Dave Sheriff, Paul Bailey, Tim McKay, Fools Gold and many, many more. And it is all for FREE! For more details ring me, Bea, on 01704 548993 or contact me by email at [email protected] See you there!

performing since she was just 16. She is 31 and is a popular act known all across the She adds unprompted: “I think the Riverside UK. After four years under the guidance of is a great venue full of great atmosphere and her managers Alf and Josie Roberts, she has I love it there. I have made a lot of friends been nicknamed “Little Miss Dynamite”, as as well as fans. If I’m lucky enough to be on her vocal performance is always BIG! a night off, I nip down as I live close by and always have a great time.”

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Lilian Lo is the perfect Line dancer. Everytime you meet her, her grace, stunning looks and elegance amaze you. Laurent chatted to her about her dance story.

I met Lilian Lo at our own Crystal Boot been with me for as long as I can recall.” She also visits huge international events Awards event a few years ago and I have She comes from a background where she like Windy city, Dancefuntasia, Vegas never forgotten the slender and delicate says “Christian values very much in line Dance Explosion and our very own CBA figure gliding across the dance floor, nor with traditional Chinese culture” and to name but a few. Invitations as guest have her stunning costume of “My Fair dance lessons were always frowned upon. instructor come thick and fast and Lilian lady” which won her top prize and where It would take up until the day her eldest says: “Line dance has been an absolute she could have easily passed as Audrey son left for prep school before she could blessing and I am ever grateful for all the Hepburn’s twin. finally start catching up with all that she opportunities afforded to me.” had missed. It was then that Line dance Lilian Lo is a Line dancer through and proved to be the key in opening the doors Her inspirations and role models are none through. But I wonder how did it all start? of dance for Lilian. others that Jo Thompson Szymanski and She explains: “Line dancing took off in Rachel McEnaney. She describes those Hong Kong about eleven years ago. We The reason why is not hard to understand. women as “beautiful, magnetic” and started out with Country inspired dances, “The all encompassing nature of Line also envies the versatility of Brian B. and thumbs on belts and boots and hats.” She dance always amazes me. I can alternate Gareth Mole while she wishes she was as laughs: “When you talked to non dancers with rhythms like bolero, foxtrot, jazz, funny and as witty as Jill Babinec. then, they used to think you meant “lion hip hop, waltz, west coast swing, tango dance”, a celebratory dance performed at right to Broadway Musicals…” she says, Lilian tells me she is looking forward Chinese festivities.” adding “And I just love the friendship of to taste more opportunities in a dance group and yet at the same time dancing in Europe, Places like Lilian also known as Barbie, a nickname move on my own volition, do my own Spain, France, Italy, Denmark given to her by dance friends years ago, sweet steps.” are already special. “I may not adds: “Line dance in Hong Kong now is made be able to speak the language up of all styles and genres, from country, She acknowledges that she is very but I know I will share with hip hop, smooth, latin… you name it!” This lucky. “Yes, I am lucky. Lucky to be able everyone the common link means that, today, the city boasts of four to dance with friends, lucky to be able of Line dance.” major dance schools with full schedules and to choose to work with dancers who Lilian thinks there is about 1200 active wish to attain new levels and break Lilian Lo is a truly dancers in Hong Kong. And as every taste the mould, lucky to explore further by charismatic lady. She is catered for, dancing in the city is an easy going overseas to many events, lucky to is aware that she must thing to achieve. The international scene share dance.” continue to work hard in is well represented with many illustrious order to realise her true guests participating at many of the yearly Lilian is also an instructor of great potential and says: “My primary events. Jo Thompson, Brian Barakaukas, renown. For the past four years she goal will always be to keep my love the Amatos, Scott Blevins, Tom Mickers, has been associated with the Tokyo-based of Line dance alive for as long as I Guyton Mundy and many many more are Country Drive event as one of their can.” And by continuing to share her regulars on dance floors, there. dance instructors. This year, Rachel dance passion, joy and enthusiasm, McEnaney, Tom Mickers and Scott Blevins Line dance is, itself, extremely lucky Looking back on her own dancing life, were the guests and Lilian was very to have such an ambassador on the Lilian says: “My passion for dancing has excited to be there. world’s dance floors.

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When someone describes what Line dance achieves, they often refer to the generosity of dancers spirit. Bill McKechnie is no stranger to our pages and has once again, found a new way of inspiring us through his love of dance.

ill McKechnie (aka Wild Bill) would stare into a blank space far away or few hands movements and music make a is a great example of what a look at the ground, while others welcomed difference for them, then I am happy to Line dancer is all about. Apart me and gave every inch of their will to follow do that.” from his popular classes, Bill my instructions.” He adds: “I can’t tell has always ensured that Line dance is truly you what a smile does to me, I don’t need Some of the homes have already reacted a pastime for everyone. Some years ago, anything else, just a moment of joy on a face with immense enthusiasm. He was one of the fi rst to recognize the is thanks enough.” importance of wheelchair dancing and has Tai Chew, the director of Kilsby House worked tirelessly to help dancers get on How does he adapt dances? Bill explains: recently wrote to Bill. “We have so much dance fl oors everywhere. “Not always the simplest of tasks really. I have laughter and fun during your visits, the some set routines for dances but more often residents talk about the experience for days Bill is also a writer, a poet and his soul and than not, it does not work out. It is virtually afterwards.” And Sam from the Arden House heart are big enough to keep searching on impossible to transfer a foot movement to a Residential Care Home was equally laudatory how to make a difference to those lucky hand, so there is an element of adaptation in “As you can imagine we offer a wide variety enough to live, in his community. For him, every session I lead.” However he explains of activities in the home but armchair Line everyone in life no matter their ability or age, how “arm dancing” can be achieved. dancing is always one of the most popular.” should be able to dance. “It’s not rocket science. Imagine that fi ngers Bill is a true Line dancer, a man with a huge He felt he could do something positive for are toes, the wrist of the hand is the heel and generosity of mind and heart, someone who the elderly and in true Bill style, he began to slapping your leg or clapping your hands is a always fi nds time despite a busy lifestyle to introduce armchair dancing to those who may stomp and you are almost there!” he laughs. help others, especially the ones that society not be able to stand for long period of times if sometimes conveniently chooses to forget. at all, but whose hearts are still dancing. Bill is quite clear as to why he started this And by introducing armchair dancing to work. “My main objective is to get as many more and more people, Bill continues his He says: “When I started to visit homes, I elderly people involved instead of them work by making a true difference in his realised residents were all so different. Some staring at a black hole. If it means that a own community.

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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION

Section 1 Grapevine Right , Syncopated Vine Left with Cross & Heel Jack. 1 - 2 Step right to right side. Cross left behind right. Step. Behind. Right 3 - 4 Step right to right side. Touch left beside right. Step. Touch. 5 - 6 Step left to left side. Cross right behind left. Step. Behind. Left & 7 Step left to left side. Cross right over left. & Cross & 8 Step left to left side. Touch right heel diagonally forward right. & Heel

Section 2 Mashed Potatoes Back, Touch Left, Steps Forward, ‘Get Funky’. & 9 Spread heels apart. Step back on right bringing heels in. & Right Back & 10 Spread heels apart. Step back on left bringing heels in. & Left & 11 Spread heels apart. Step back on right bringing heels in. & Right Note: Steps & 9 - 12 can be replaced with any steps back, use your imagination. 12 Touch left beside right. Touch Left & 13 Step left forward. Step right beside left, shoulder width apart. Step Forward Forward 14 - 16 Get ‘Funky’ for three counts. (i.e. Clap & Hip Bumps, Grind, & Get Funky On the spot Bounces, Body Rolls) (Weight must end on left).

Section 3 Up & Down Hip Bumps with Right & Left. 17 Step right diagonally forward and bump right hip up to right side. Right Up On the spot 18 Bend knees slightly and bump hips down to right side. & Down 19 Straighten knees and bump hips up to right side again. & Up 20 Bend knees slightly and bump hips down to right side again. & Down 21 Step left diagonally forward and bump left hip up to left side. Left Up 22 Bend knees slightly and bump hips down to left side. & Down 23 Straighten knees and bump hips up to left side again. & Up 24 Bend knees slightly and bump hips down to left side again. & Down

Section 4 Rock Step, Shuffle 1/2 Turn Right, Rock Step, Shuffle 3/4 Turn Left. 25 - 26 Rock forward on right. Rock back onto left. Rock. Step. On the spot 27 & 28 Shuffle step 1/2 turn right, stepping - Right, Left, Right. Triple Turn Turning right 29 - 30 Rock forward on left. Rock back onto right. Rock. Step. On the spot 31 & 32 Shuffle step 3/4 turn left, stepping - Left, Right, Left Triple Turn Turning left

Choreographed by: Dawn Beacham (USA) April 98

Choreographed to:- ‘(Everything I Do) Got To Be Funky’ by Maurice John Vaughn (120 bpm) teaching-’Stomp’ by God’s Property (108 bpm), for fun - ‘Getting’ Jiggy With It’ by Will Smith.

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ARMCHAIR DANCE - 20 COUNTS - AB

CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION

Section 1 Hand rolls and Claps

1 - 4 Roll hands to right side for 3 counts. Clap hands. Right 2, 3, Clap Both

5 - 8 Roll hands to left side for 3 counts. Clap hands. Left 2, 3, Clap

9 - 12 Roll hands back for 3 counts. Clap hands. Back 2, 3, Clap

Section 2 Finger point, Thump Point

13 - 14 Point left index finger forward. Clap hands. Point Clap Left

15 - 16 Point right thumb over right shoulder. Clap hands. Hitch Clap Right

Section 3 Left Forward Grab & Pull, Right Lasso

17 - 18 Reach forward with left hand and grab air. Make fist and pull back. Forward Back Left

19 - 20 Reach forward with left hand and make Lasso movement with right. & Right Lasso Both

Adapted by: ‘Wild Bill’ McKechnie (UK)

Choreographed to: ‘Elvira’ by The Oak Ridge Boys (128bpm)

Music Suggestion: ‘Oh When The Saints Go Marching In’ by Jay Hahn and the Swinging Allstars’; Any medium tempo 4/4 track

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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION

Section 1 Walk Forward x 3, Kick, Walk Back x 3, Touch

1 - 2 Walk forward right. Walk forward left. Right Left Forward

3 - 4 Walk forward right. Kick left forward. Right Kick

5 - 6 Walk back left. Walk back right. Back Right Back

7 - 8 Walk back left. Touch right beside left. Left Touch

Section 2 Side, Together, Side, Touch, Side, Together, 1/4 Turn, Touch

1 - 2 Step right to right side. Step left beside right. Side Together Right

3 - 4 Step right to right side. Touch left beside right. Side Touch

5 - 6 Step left to left side. Step right beside left. Side Together Left

7 - 8 Step left 1/4 turn left. Touch right beside left. Turn Touch Turning left

Option 1 - 8: move arms in a ‘shoop shoop’ way, angling body right 1 - 4, left 5 - 8.

(Restart) Wall 5: (That’ll Be The Day track only) Restart dance again from beginning.

Section 3 Side, Together, Back, Hold, Side, Together, Step, Together

1 - 2 Step right to right side. Step left beside right. Side Together Right

3 - 4 Step right back. Hold. Back Hold Back

5 - 6 Step left to left side. Step right beside left. Side Together Left

7 - 8 Step left forward. Step right beside left. Forward Together Forward

Section 4 Hand Jive (With Hip Bumps)

Right arm out, elbow bent, left arm supporting right:

1 - 2 Make a circle in the air with right hand twice. Right Hand On the spot

3 - 4 Repeat counts 1 - 2 with left arm (weight kept on left foot). Left Hand

5 - 6 Hands out in front, criss cross right hand over left twice. Criss Cross

7 - 8 Criss cross left hand over right twice. Criss Cross

Option 1 - 4: Bump hips. 5 - 8: Knock knees together 4 times (end with weight on left).

Choreographed by: Mavis Broom (UK) March 2009

Choreographed to: ‘Everyday’ by Buddy Holly, also ‘Rave On’ and ‘Heartbeat’ from CD Best of Buddy Holly; also available as downloads from iTunes or amazon (start on vocals)

Music Suggestion: ‘That’ll Be The Day’ by Buddy Holly (this has a Restart during Wall 5, end of Section 2)

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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION

Section 1 Grapevine Right, Grapevine Left

1 - 2 Step right to right side. Cross step left behind right. Side Behind Right

3 - 4 Step right to right side. Touch left beside right. Side Touch

5 - 6 Step left to left side. Cross step right behind left. Side Behind Left

7 - 8 Step left to left side. Touch right beside left. Side Touch

Section 2 Step Touches, 1/4 Turn, Touch, Back Step, Touch

1 - 2 Step right forward on right diagonal. Touch left beside right and clap. Step Touch Forward

3 - 4 Step left back on left diagonal. Touch right beside left, and clap twice. Back Touch Back

5 - 6 Turning 1/4 right step right forward on right diagonal. Touch left beside right and clap. Turn Touch Turning right

7 - 8 Step left back on left diagonal. Touch right beside left, and clap twice. Back Touch Back

Section 3 Forward Diagonal Lock Step Scuff x 2

1 - 2 Step right forward on right diagonal. Lock left behind right. Step Lock Forward

3 - 4 Step right forward on right diagonal. Scuff left forward. Step Scuff

5 - 6 Step left forward on left diagonal. Lock right behind left. Step Lock

7 - 8 Step left forward on left diagonal. Scuff right forward. Step Scuff

Section 4 Rocking Chair, Cross, Unwind 1/2

1 - 2 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Forward Rock On the spot

3 - 4 Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Back Rock

5 - 8 Cross step right over left. Unwind 1/2 turn left (3 counts), weight ending on left. Cross Unwind Turning left

Options During unwind: Cross and bounce heels 3 times, or

Cross and twist heels right, left, centre (do the twist).

Choreographed by: Peter Metelnick & Alison Biggs (UK) February 2009 Choreographed to: ‘Do You Wanna Dance’ by Cliff Richard (167 bpm) from CD Cliff A video clip of this dance is 50th Anniversary Album; available at also available as download from amazon (16 count intro) www.linedancermagazine.com Music Suggestion: ‘Please Don’t Tease’ by Cliff Richard (144 bpm) from CD Cliff 50th Anniversary Album; also available as download from amazon (16 count intro)

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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION

Section 1 Cross, 1/4 Turn, 1/4 Chasse, Cross Rock, Chasse 1/4

1 - 2 Cross right over left. Step left back making 1/4 turn right. Cross Turn Turning right

3 & 4 Turn 1/4 right stepping right to side. Close left beside right. Step right to side. Turn Close Side

5 - 6 Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right. Cross Rock On the spot

7 & 8 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left 1/4 turn left. Side Close Turn Turning left

Section 2 Step, Pivot 1/2, Forward Shuffle, 1/2 Back Turn, Sweep, Sailor Step

1 - 2 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left (weight onto left). Step Pivot Turning left

3 & 4 Step right forward. Close left beside right. Step right forward. Right Shuffle Forward

5 - 6 Step left back making 1/2 turn right. Sweep right out from front to back. Turn Sweep Turning right

7 & 8 Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. Step right to place. Sailor Step On the spot

Section 3 Forward Rock, Coaster Step (x 2)

1 - 2 Rock left forward. Recover onto right. Forward Rock On the spot

3 & 4 Step left back. Step right beside left. Step left forward. Coaster Step

5 - 6 Rock right forward. Recover onto left. Forward Rock

7 & 8 Step right back. Step left beside right. Step right forward. Coaster Step

Section 4 Step, Pivot 1/4. Kick Ball Step, Cross Rock, Chasse

1 - 2 Step left forward. Pivot 1/4 turn right (weight onto right). Step Pivot Turning right

3 & 4 Kick left forward. Step left beside right. Step right forward. Kick Ball Step Forward

5 - 6 Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right. Cross Rock On the spot

7 & 8 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left to left side. Side Close Side Left

Choreographed by: Carol Simmons and Sandra Speck (UK) February 2009 A video clip of this dance is Choreographed to: ‘Jacksonville’ by Josh Turner (120 bpm) available at from CD Long Black Train (64 count intro) www.linedancermagazine.com

Music Suggestion: ‘Jacksonville’ by Glenn Rogers as free download from www.4cardtrick.com

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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION

Section 1 Back Rock, Kick Ball Cross, Side Rock, Behind Side Cross

1 - 2 Rock right back. Recover onto left. Back Rock On the spot

3 & 4 Kick right forward. Step right beside left. Cross left over right. Kick Ball Cross Right

5 - 6 Rock right to right side. Recover onto left. Side Rock On the spot

7 & 8 Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. Cross right over left. (12:00) Behind Side Cross Left

Section 2 Side Rock, Behind Side Cross, Monterey 1/2 Turn, Chasse

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. Cross left over right. Behind Side Cross Right

5 - 6 Point right to right side. Make 1/2 turn right stepping right beside left. Point Turn Turning right

7 & 8 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left to left side. (6:00) Side Close Side Left

Restart Wall 5: (facing 6:00) Restart dance again from beginning at this point.

Section 3 Back Rock, Kick Ball Cross, Side Touch x 2

1 - 2 Rock right back. Recover onto left. Back Rock On the spot

3 & 4 Kick right forward. Step right beside left. Cross left over right. Kick Ball Cross Right

5 - 6 Step right to right side. Touch left beside right. Step Touch

7 - 8 Step left to left side. Touch right beside left. (6:00) Step Touch Left

Section 4 Walk Back x 2, Coaster Step, Step, 3/4 Turn, Chasse

1 - 2 Walk back right. Walk back left. Right Left Back

3 & 4 Step right back. Step left beside right. Step right forward. Coaster Step On the spot

5 - 6 Step left forward. Make 3/4 turn right (weight on right). (3:00) Step Turn Turning right

7 & 8 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left to left side. (3:00) Side Close Side Left

Choreographed by: Dee Musk (UK) March 2009 A video clip of this dance is Choreographed to: ‘Never Knew Love Like This Before’ by Stephanie Mills (120 bpm) available at from CD Girls; www.linedancermagazine.com also available as download from amazon or iTunes (32 count intro)

Restart: There is one Restart, during Wall 5

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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION

Section 1 Weave Right, Full Turn

1 - 3 Cross left over right. Step right to right side. Cross left behind right. Cross Side Behind Right 4 - 6 Make full turn right, stepping - right, left, right. Turn 2 3 Turning right Option Replace full turn with right coaster step; or triple step in place 1, 2, 3

Section 2 Grapevine Left, Full Turn

1 - 3 Step left to left side. Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. Side Behind Side Left 4 - 6 Make full turn left, stepping - right, left, right. Turn 2 3 Turning left Option Replace full turn with right coaster step; or triple step in place 1, 2, 3

Section 3 Basic Forward, Back Lock Step

1 - 3 Step left forward. Step right beside left. Step left beside right. Step 2 3 Forward 4 - 6 Step right back. Lock left across right. Step right back. Right Lock Back Back

Section 4 Back Lock Step, Coaster Step

1 - 3 Step left back. Lock right across left. Step left back. Left Lock Back Back 4 - 6 Step right back. Step left beside right. Step right forward. Coaster Step On the spot

Section 5 Step, Kick, Coaster Step

1 - 3 Step left forward. Kick right forward (2 counts). Step Kick Forward 4 - 6 Step right back. Step left beside right. Step right forward. Coaster Step On the spot

Section 6 Step, Kick, Sailor 1/4 Turn

1 - 3 Step left forward. Kick right forward (2 counts). Step Kick Forward 4 - 6 Sweep right behind left making 1/4 turn right. Step left to side. Step right to place. Sailor Turn Turning right

Ending On last wall, bring the turn around to the front wall.

A video clip of this dance is Choreographed by: Vince Hogan (UK) January 2009 available at Choreographed to: ‘We’ll Waltz In Love Tonight’ by Reba McEntire www.linedancermagazine.com from CD Oklahoma Girl (24 count intro) Music available on Wild Thing Music Suggestion: ‘We’ll Waltz In Love Tonight’ from Wild Thing CD. CD available from Any slow/medium waltz www.linedancermagazine.com or call 01704 392300

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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION

Section 1 Full Turn Travelling To Side, Triple Step In Place, Side, Behind, Shuffle 1/4 1 - 2 Turn 1/2 left stepping left to side. Turn 1/2 left stepping right to right side. Turn Turn Turning left Option Replace full turn with Step left to left side, step right beside left. 3 & 4 Triple step in place, stepping - left, right, left. Left Right Lef On the spot 5 - 6 Step right to right side. Cross left behind right Side Behind Right 7 & 8 Shuffle 1/4 turn right, stepping - right, left, right. Shuffle Turn Turning right

Section 2 Step, Pivot 1/2, Shuffle 1/2, Back, Cross Touch, Step, Point 1 - 2 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. Step Pivot Turning right 3 & 4 Shuffle 1/2 turn right, stepping - left, right, left. Shuffle Turn 5 - 6 Step right back. Cross touch left over right. Back Touch Back 7 - 8 Step left forward. Point right to right side. Step Point Forward

Section 3 Kick & Point x 2, Heel Switches, Forward Rock 1 & 2 Kick right forward. Step right forward. Point left to left side. Kick & Point Forward 3 & 4 Kick left forward. Step left forward. Point right to right side. Kick & Point 5 & Touch right heel forward. Step right beside left. Heel & On the spot 6 & Touch left heel forward. Step left beside right. Heel & 7 - 8 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Forward Rock

Section 4 Shuffle Back, Touch, 1/2 Turn, Step, Pivot 1/2, Jump, Clap 1 & 2 Step right back. Close left beside right. Step right back. Back Close Back Back 3 - 4 Touch left toe behind right foot. Make 1/2 turn left stepping down on left. Touch Turn Turning left 5 - 6 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step Pivot & 7 - 8 Jump forward right. Jump forward left. Clap. Jump Jump Clap Forward

Section 5 Hip Rolls, Step, Pivot 1/4, 1/4 Turn, Touch 1 - 2 Roll hips full turn anticlockwise. Hip Roll On the spot 3 - 4 Roll hips full turn anticlockwise. Hip Roll 5 - 6 Step right forward. Pivot 1/4 turn left, rolling hips. Step Pivot Turning left 7 - 8 Step right forward making 1/4 turn left. Touch left beside right. Turn Touch

Ending 1/2 Turn, Touch, Step, Together Step right forward making 1/2 turn left (to face 12:00). Touch left beside right. Turn Touch Turning left Step left to left side. Step right to right side. Left Right On the spot

Choreographed by: Vivienne Scott (Canada) March 2009 A video clip of this dance is available at Choreographed to: ‘Play The Song’ by Joey & Rory (110 bmp) from CD The Life Of A Song; www.linedancermagazine.com

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CALLING TEPS CTUAL OOTWORK DIRECTION S A F SUGGESTION

Section 1 Mambo Forward, Shuffle Back, Mambo Back, Shuffle Forward 1 & 2 Rock forward on right. Rock back on left. Step right back. Mambo Forward On the spot 3 & 4 Step left back. Close right beside left. Step left back. Shuffle Back Back 5 & 6 Rock back on right. Rock forward on left. Step right forward. Mambo Back On the spot 7 & 8 Step left forward. Close right beside left. Step left forward. (12:00) Left Shuffle Forward

Section 2 Side Rock Cross, Side Rock 1/4 Step, Rumba Box 1 & 2 Rock right to right side. Recover onto left. Cross right over left. Rock & Cross Left 3 & 4 Rock left to left side. Recover onto right making 1/4 turn right. Step left forward. Rock Turn Step Turning right 5 & 6 Step right to right side. Step left beside right. Step right forward. Side Together Step Forward 7 & 8 Step left to left side. Step right beside left. Step left back. (3:00) Side Together Back Back

Section 3 Chasse, Cross Rock Side, Weave, Cross Rock 1/4 Turn 1 & 2 Step right to right side. Close left beside right. Step right to right side. Side Close Side Right 3 & 4 Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right. Step left to left side. Cross Rock Side On the spot 5 & Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross Side Left 6 & Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. Behind Side 7 & 8 Cross rock right over left. Recover onto left. Turn 1/4 right stepping right forward. Cross Rock Turn Turning right

Section 4 Hitch, 1/2 Turn (x 2) Hitch, Forward Shuffle, Toe Strut Jazz Box & 1 Hitch left knee. Make 1/2 turn right stepping left back. Hitch Turn Turning right & Hitch right knee. Make 1/2 turn right stepping right forward. (6:00) Hitch Turn & 3 & 4 Hitch left knee. Step left forward. Close right beside left. Step left forward. Hitch Shuffle Forward 5 & Touch right toe to left instep. Touch right heel to right diagonal. Toe Heel On the spot 6 & Cross step right toe over left. Drop right heel taking weight. Cross Strut Left 7 & Touch left toe back. Drop left heel taking weight. Back Strut Back 8 & Touch right toe to right side. Drop right heel taking weight. (6:00) Side Strut Right

Section 5 Jazz Box Travelling Back, Jazz Box Travelling Back With 1/4 Turn 1 & 2 Cross left over right. Step diagonally back on right. Step diagonally back on left. Cross Back Back Back & 3 Cross right over left. Step diagonally back on left. Cross Back & 4 Make 1/4 turn right stepping right forward. Step left forward. (9:00) Turn Step Turning right

Choreographed by: Rachael McEnaney (UK) March 2009 Music available on Wild Thing CD available from Choreographed to: ‘It’s Not Unusual’ by Tom Jones (96 bpm) from various compilations; www.linedancermagazine.com music also available on CD Wild Thing or call 01704 392300 from Linedancer magazine (16 count intro)

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Section 1 Grapevine Cross, Twist Heels/Toes 1 - 2 Step right to right side. Cross left behind right. Side Behind Right 3 - 4 Step right to right side. Cross left over right. Side Cross 5 - 6 Step right beside left twisting heels to right side. Twist toes to right side. Heels Toes 7 - 8 Twist heels to right side. Twist toes to centre (weight onto right). Heels Toes

Section 2 Grapevine Cross, Twist Heels/Toes 1 - 2 Step left to left side. Cross right behind left. Side Behind Left 3 - 4 Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Side Cross 5 - 6 Step left beside right twisting heels to left side. Twist toes to left side. Heels Toes 7 - 8 Twist heels to left side. Twist toes to centre (weight onto left). Heels Toes

Section 3 Monterey 1/4 Turn x 2 1 - 2 Point right to right side. Make 1/4 turn right stepping right beside left. Point Turn Turning right 3 - 4 Point left to left side. Step left beside right. Point Together On the spot 5 - 6 Point right to right side. Make 1/4 turn right stepping right beside left. Point Turn Turning right 7 - 8 Point left to left side. Step left beside right. (6:00) Point Together On the spot

Section 4 Kick, Cross, Toe Strut Back x 3 1 - 2 Kick right forward. Cross right over left. Kick Cross Left 3 - 4 Touch left toe back. Drop left heel taking weight. Back Strut Back 5 - 6 Touch right toe back. Drop right heel taking weight. Right Strut 7 - 8 Touch left toe back. Drop left heel taking weight. Left Strut

Section 5 Grapevine Touch, Touches, Flick 1 - 2 Step right to right side. Cross left behind right. Side Behind Right 3 - 4 Step right to right side. Touch left beside right. Side Touch 5 - 7 Touch left out to left side. Touch left beside right. Touch left out to left side. Out In Out On the spot 8 Flick left behind right. (Can also twist right foot, like doing the twist!) Flick

Section 6 Grapevine Touch, Touches, Flick 1 - 2 Step left to left side. Cross right behind left. Side Behind Left 3 - 4 Step left to left side. Touch right beside left. Side Touch 5 - 7 Touch right to right side. Touch right beside left. Touch right to right side. Out In Out On the spot 8 Flick right behind left. (Can also twist left foot, like doing the twist!) Flick

Section 7 Grapevine 1/2 Turn Scuff, Twist Heels/Toes 1 - 2 Step right to right side. Cross left behind right. Side Behind Right 3 - 4 Step right 1/4 turn right. Make 1/4 turn right scuffing left beside right. (12:00) Turn Scuff Turning right 5 - 6 Step left beside right twisting heels to left side. Twist toes to left side. Heels Toes Left 7 - 8 Twist heels to left side. Twist toes to centre (weight onto left). Heels Toes

Section 8 Grapevine 1/2 Turn Scuff, Twist Heels/Toes 1 - 2 Step right to right side. Cross left behind right. Side Behind Right 3 - 4 Step right 1/4 turn right. Make 1/4 turn right scuffing left beside right. (6:00) Turn Scuff Turning right 5 - 6 Step left beside right twisting heels to left side. Twist toes to left side. Heels Toes Left 7 - 8 Twist heels to left side. Twist toes to centre. Heels Toes

Choreographed by: Tina Argyle (UK) February 2009 Music available on Wild Thing CD available from Choreographed to: ‘Let’s Twist Again’ Remix by Danzdevil from CD Wild Thing www.linedancermagazine.com (32 count intro, start on main vocals) or call 01704 392300 available from www.linedancermagazine.com

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Section 1 Back Rock, Forward Shuffle, Forward Rock, 1/2 Turn Shuffle

1 - 2 Rock back on left. Recover onto right. Back Rock On the spot

3 & 4 Step left forward. Close right beside left. Step left forward. Left Shuffle Forward

5 - 6 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Forward Rock On the spot

7 & 8 Make 1/2 turn right stepping right forward. Close left beside right. Step right forward. Half Turn Shuffle Turning right

Section 2 Forward Rock, Coaster Cross, & Cross, Hold, Toe Taps

1 - 2 Rock forward on left. Recover onto right. Forward Rock On the spot

3 & 4 Step left back. Step right beside left. Cross left over right. Coaster Cross Right

& 5 - 6 Step right to right side. Cross left over right. Hold. & Cross Hold

7 & 8 Tap right toe out to right side. Tap right toe beside left. Tap right toe out to side. Out In Out On the spot

Section 3 Cross, Back, & Cross, Side Rock (x 2)

1 - 2 Cross right over left. Step left back diagonally left keeping body forward. Cross Back Back

& 3 Step right back. Cross left over right. & Cross Right

& 4 Rock right out to right side. Recover onto left. Side Rock On the spot

5 - 6 Cross right over left. Step left back diagonally left keeping body forward. Cross Back Back

& 7 Step right back. Cross left over right. & Cross Right

& 8 Rock right out to right side. Recover onto left. Side Rock On the spot

Section 4 Toe Touches, Walk Forward x 2, Step, Hold, Twist & Twist 1/4 Turn

1 & Touch right toe forward. Step right beside left. Touch & On the spot

2 & Touch left toe forward. Step left beside right. Touch &

3 - 4 Walk forward right. Walk forward left. Right Left Forward

5 - 6 Step right forward. Hold. Right Hold

With weight on balls of feet (and finishing with weight on right at count 8):

7 & 8 Twist heels - right, left, right - making 1/4 turn left. (3:00) Twist & Turn Turning left

Choreographed by: John H Robinson (USA)

Choreographed to: ‘Summerlove’ by S-C Connection featuring Anabelle from CD Disco Nnected (32 count intro)

Music available from: www.amazon.com or contact John at [email protected]

Choreographer’s Note: This is a ‘happy’ song, so dance with joy and a spring in your step!

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Section 1 Touch x 2, Behind Side Cross, Hitch, Jazz Box

1 - 2 Touch right toe forward. Touch right toe to right side. Touch Touch On the spot

3 & 4 Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Behind Side Cross Left

5 & 6 Hitch left knee. Step left beside right. Cross right over left. Hitch & Cross

7 - 8 Step left back. Step right to right side. Back Side Back

Section 2 Cross Shuffle, Rock 1/4 Turn, Forward Shuffle, Step, Pivot 1/2

1 & 2 Cross left over right. Step right to right side. Cross left over right. Cross Shuffle Right

3 - 4 Rock right to right side. Recover onto left making 1/4 turn left. (9:00) Rock Turn Turning left

5 & 6 Step right forward. Close left beside right. Step right forward. Right Shuffle Forward

7 - 8 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. (3:00) Step Pivot Turning right

Section 3 Cross, Touch x 3, Cross, Touch x 2, Hitch

1 - 2 Cross left over right. Touch right toe to right side. Cross Touch Right

3 - 4 Touch right toe across left. Touch right toe to right side. Touch Touch On the spot

5 - 6 Cross right over left (taking weight). Touch left toe to left side. Cross Touch Left

7 - 8 Touch left toe beside right. Hitch left knee. Touch Hitch On the spot

Section 4 Back Rock, Forward Shuffle, Step, 1/2 Turn, Coaster Point

1 - 2 Rock left back. Recover onto right. Back Rock On the spot

3 & 4 Step left forward. Close right beside left. Step left forward. Left Shuffle Forward

5 - 6 Step right forward. Make 1/2 turn right stepping left back. Step Turn Turning right

7 & 8 Step right back. Step left beside right. Touch right to right side. Coaster Point On the spot

Choreographed by: Craig Bennett (UK) February 2009

Choreographed to: ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’ by The Saturdays (Official Comic Relief Song) CD Single;

also available as download from amazon or iTunes (start on vocals)

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Section 1 Syncopated Weave, Side Rock 1 - 2 Step right to right side. Cross left behind right. Side Behind Right & 3 - 4 Step right to right side. Cross left over right. Step right to right side. & Cross Side 5 & 6 Cross left behind right. Step right to right side. Cross left over right. Behind & Cross 7 - 8 Rock right to right side. Recover onto left. Side Rock On the spot

Section 2 Cross Shuffle, Chasse, Cross Shuffle, 1/4 Turn x 2 1 & 2 Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Cross Shuffle Left 3 & 4 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left to left side. Side Close Side 5 & 6 Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Cross Shuffle 7 - 8 Make 1/4 turn right stepping back left. Make 1/4 turn right stepping right to side. Turn Turn Turning right Option 1 & 2: Look left. 3 & 4 Look forward. 5 & 6: Look left.

Section 3 Forward Rock, Coaster Step, Forward Rock, Shuffle 1/2 Turn 1 - 2 Rock left forward. Recover onto right. Forward Rock On the spot 3 & 4 Step left back. Step right beside left. Step left forward. Coaster Step 5 - 6 Rock right forward. Recover onto left. Forward Rock 7 & 8 Shuffle 1/2 turn right, stepping - right, left, right. Shuffle 1/2 Turn Turning right

Section 4 Forward Rock, Coaster Step, Forward Rock, Shuffle 3/4 Turn 1 - 2 Rock left forward. Recover onto right. Forward Rock On the spot 3 & 4 Step left back. Step right beside left. Step left forward. Coaster Step 5 - 6 Rock right forward. Recover onto left. Forward Rock 7 & 8 Shuffle 3/4 turn right, stepping - right, left, right. Three Quarter Turn Turning right

Section 5 Rocking Chair, Kick x 2, Sailor Step 1 - 2 Cross rock left over right (to right diagonal). Recover onto right. Cross Rock On the spot 3 - 4 Rock left back (to left back diagonal). Recover onto right. Back Rock 5 - 6 Kick left forward. Kick left to left side. Kick Kick 7 & 8 Cross left behind right. Step right to right side. Step left to place. Sailor Step

Section 6 Jazz Box 1/4 Turn Right x 2 1 - 2 Cross right over left. Step left back. Cross Back Back 3 - 4 Turn 1/4 right stepping right to right side. Step left beside right. Turn Together Turning right 5 - 6 Cross right over left. Step left back. Cross Back Back 7 - 8 Turn 1/4 right stepping right to right side. Step left beside right. Turn Together Turning right

Tag End of Wall 4 (facing 12:00): Jazz Box x 2 1 - 2 Cross right over left. Step left back. Cross Back On the spot 3 - 4 Step right to side. Close left beside right. Side Together 5 - 6 Cross right over left. Step left back. Cross Back 7 - 8 Step right to side. Close left beside right. Side Together

Choreographed by: Charlotte Macari (UK) March 2009

Choreographed to: ‘Baby Love’ by The Supremes (140 bpm) from CD Definitive Collection or various compilation albums; also available as download from amazon or iTunes (20 count intro: start on vocals)

Tag: There is a simple 8-count Tag, danced at the end of Wall 4

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Section 1 Step, Pivot 1/2, Forward Shuffle, Full Turn, Forward Rock 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 Make 1/2 turn right stepping left back. Make 1/2 turn right stepping right forward. Full Turn Turning right 7 - 8 Rock forward on left. Recover onto right. Forward Rock On the spot

Section 2 Back Strut, Back, 1/2 Turn, Walk, Hold, 3/4 Turn 1 - 2 Step back on left toe. Drop left heel taking weight. Back Strut Back 3 - 4 Walk back on right. Make 1/2 turn left stepping left forward. (12:00) Back Turn Turning left 5 - 6 Walk forward on right. Hold. Walk Hold Forward 7 Make 1/2 turn right stepping left back. Half Turn Turning right 8 Make 1/4 turn right stepping right to right side. (9:00) Quarter

Section 3 Cross Rock, Chasse, Weave 1 - 2 Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right. Cross Rock On the spot 3 & 4 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left to left side. Side Close Side Left 5 - 6 Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross Side 7 - 8 Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. (9:00) Behind Side

Section 4 Cross Rock, Chasse, 1/2 Hinge Turn x 2, 1/2 Hinge Turn With Side Rock 1 - 2 Cross rock right over left. Recover onto left. Cross Rock On the spot 3 & 4 Step right to right side. Close left beside right. Step right to right side. Side Close Side Right 5 Make 1/2 hinge turn right stepping left to left side. Turn Turning right 6 Make 1/2 hinge turn right stepping right to right side. Turn 7 - 8 Make 1/2 hinge turn right rocking out to left side. Recover onto right. (3:00) Turn Rock

Section 5 Stomp, Hold, Heel Taps, Together, Touch, Hold, Hip Bumps 1 - 2 Stomp left beside right. Hold. Stomp Hold On the spot 3 & 4 Tap right heel forward. Step right beside left. Tap left heel forward. Heel & Heel & 5 - 6 Step left beside right. Touch right beside left. Hold. & Touch Hold 7 - 8 Step right to right side bumping hips right. Bump hips left hitching right knee. Bump Bump

Section 6 Chasse, Back Rock, Chasse, Back Rock 1 & 2 Step right to right side. Close left beside right. Step right to right side. Side Close Side Right 3 - 4 Rock back on left. Recover onto right. Back Rock On the spot 5 & 6 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left to left side. Side Close Side Left 7 - 8 Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Back Rock On the spot

Section 7 1/2 Monterey Turn x 2 1 - 2 Point right to right side. Make 1/2 turn right stepping right beside left. (9:00) Point Turn Turning right 3 - 4 Point left to left side. Step left beside right. Point Together On the spot 5 - 6 Point right to right side. Make 1/2 turn right stepping right beside left. (3:00) Point Turn Turning right 7 - 8 Point left to left side. Step left beside right. Point Together On the spot Option Arms: During chorus, raise arms when pointing leg, then lower when turning.

Section 8 Rocking Chair, Toe Strut x 2 1 - 2 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Forward Rock On the spot 3 - 4 Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Back Rock 5 - 6 Step right toe forward. Drop right heel taking weight. Toe Strut Forward 7 - 8 Step left toe forward. Drop left heel taking weight. Toe Strut

Tag Danced once at the end of Walls 1 and 3, and danced twice at the end of Wall 5 Right Jazz Box 1 - 2 Cross right over left. Step left back. Cross Back Back 3 - 4 Step right to right side. Step left beside right. Side Together Right

Choreographed by: Maggie Gallagher (UK) February 2009 A video clip of this dance is Choreographed to: ‘My Life Would Suck Without You’ by Kelly Clarkson (147 bpm) available at CD Single or from All I Ever Wanted Album; also available as download www.linedancermagazine.com from iTunes or amazon.co.uk (32 count intro, 13 seconds) Tag: A 4-count Tag is danced once at the end of Walls 1 and 3 and danced twice at the end of Wall 5

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Shefford, Langford, 02920212564 Ampthill, Tempsford, NON MEMBERS - OFF LINE OPTION Cwmbran Houghton Complete the form in the magazine > Submit by post Crowvalley Dance Club Toein’ The Line Vera & Gerald Barbie 01633866753 07837864406 P NORTHERN IRELAND Dundee Largs, Port Glasgow WALES Ref:2161 P Ref:1096 The Tullideph Liners Yankee Dandees Stopsley, Luton Danny Kerr GWYNEDD COUNTY ANTRIM Karen Kennedy ANGLESEY Bluegrass Line Dancers 07952395718 01476 568477 Arthog Hillsborough P Benllech, Holyhead Kim Ray Hillsborough Hoedowners Ref:1739 CENTRAL REGION M’n’M’z Linedancing Arthog Line Dancers 01908 607325 Dundee Chris Clark P Denise Bo’ness, Grangemouth, Mike Parkinson Ref:2330 07793710311 Garry Place Liners 01492 544499 - 01341 250014 P Karen Kennedy Falkirk 07840290195 P Ref:2143 BERKSHIRE Ref:2323 No Angels Lisburn 07952395718 Colwyn Bay Bracknell P Ref:1927 Ann Brodie CLWYD M’n’M’z Linedancing Boots n Buckles 01506 825052 One Step Forward Line Denise Dundee Colwyn Mike Parkinson Dance Club Karencazzza Liners FIFE Maggie And The Midlife 01492 544499 - Karen 07793710311 Cowboy P Ref:2322 Karen Kennedy Kirkaldy 07840290195 07531776328 07952395718 Maggie P Lisburn Overton Mains 01492 530985 Dyffryn-Ardudwy Ref:1253 Belsize Kickers Dundee Virginia Sneddon P Ref:1059 P Ref:1056 Ruthie’s Rebel Rousers Bracknell, Twyford, Sharon Hendron Morven Terrace Sheltered 01592742520 Ruth Anderson Sonning, Woodly, Housing P Ref:2340 Dyserth, Kinmel Bay 01341 242631 02892661559 Silver Eagles Reading P Karen Kennedy P Ref:2352 Ref:2094 Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes Dorothy Evans Diane & Ted Stompers Magheragall, Lisburn 07952395718 Ranch Dance 01745 888833 Ted & Diane P Ref:2282 POWYS Brookmount Dance Ranch Lorraine Brown Llandudno, Penrhyn Bay 01189404408 Sharon Hendron Dundee 0771 360 3812 Lake Vyrnwy P Ref:2202 M’n’M’z Linedancing A Good Night Out 02892661559 Balcarres Sheltered Housing Mike Parkinson P KINCARDINESHIRE Cat Slaytor Lower Earley, Sonning, Ref:2093 Karen Kennedy 01492544499 - Wokingham 07952395718 Stonehaven, Banchory 07840290195 07790 607672 COUNTY DOWN P Kincardine Kickers Steps ‘n’ Stetsons Ref:2281 Mold, Wrexham Newtown, Kerry, Caersws Stephen Step In Line Julie Myers Bangor, Donaghaoee Dundee Murphy’s Law 0118 9618450 Silver Spurs Cullen Place Sheltered 01569 762387 Gloria P Dave P Ref:1776 Gill Housing Ref:2153 01686 650536 01352 757785 Maidenhead 02891459078 Karen Kennedy LANARKSHIRE P Ref:1339 IRELAND The Rays Line Dance Club Newry 07952395718 City of Glasgow Academy Dance Studio P Ref:2265 DYFED Sandra Elbee Stompers CORK 01628 636928 Claire Cunningham Gourdon Lesley Llanelli 07849972201 Kincardine Kickers D.J’s Boots & Blisters Cork Maidenhead 0141 647 7510 or Texas Twisters Stephen 07814422844 Denise Silver Star LDC COUNTY 01569 762387 01554 770988 Helen Conroy Noonan Annie Ziolkowska P Cumbernauld (00.353) 086.866.36.96 LONDONDERRY Ref:2278 Cumbernauld Line Dance GLAMORGAN 01494439934 Derry Club Cork Maidenhead, Holyport AYRSHIRE Bargoed The Southern-Hotshots JL Stompers Silverdollars Lisa Shields Celtic Line Ayr 01236 615929 Michael O’Shea Jennifer Rosie Barbara Carr-o’-liners P Ref:2267 00353863298062 01628 635305 02871286533 01 443 820590 P Liz Carr South Lanarkshire P Ref:2158 P Ref:1343 L.Derry 01292 287870 Ref:2210 Victoria Line Dancers Elbee Stompers Cardiff LAOIS Newbury Elma Deans BERWICKSHIRE Lesley D & H Tushpushers Cardiff Liberty Linedancers Portlaoise Town Steve Southwell 02871346527 Denise Wild Wild West LDC P Kelso MIDLOTHIAN 07778 489740 Ref:2237 Colimar Dance 02920212564 Brendan McDonagh Edinburgh, Livingston Newbury David Thomas Bear Essentials WLDC Cardiff 0861099388 SCOTLAND 07858674862 Rumney Hillbillies P Ref:2240 Spirit Of The West Kat Linedancers ANGUS P Ref:2280 01506 430636 Gill Letton 029 2021 3175 WESTMEATH Ray Dundee BUTE STIRLINGSHIRE Mumbles, Sketty Park, Athlone 0163546975 Downfi eld Liners Cumbernauld Bonnybridge Blackpill, Bishopston Wild Wild West LDC Reading Karen Kennedy Classy Lassies Bonnybridge Bootscooters Coastliners Brendan & Bianka The Berkshire Bootleggers 07952395718 Mairi McFarlane Helen Bang Val Whittington McDonagh Jo Hall P Ref:1736 01236 737387 01324 810328 01792 234734 353 86 1099 388 07764 201045 69

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01353 650219 SolaDance Ref:1645 P Carlisle Bournemouth West Mersea Ref:1483 Dance In Line Terry Fowles Rob’s Raiders Line Dance Burnham Dream Catchers 0779 176 1660 Viscount Linedancing Ramsey, Sawtry, St Ives Paul Turney Norma Inglis & Doris Mullins Rob Francis Funky Line Dancers Roy Collins 07803 900258 01202 257332 Canvey Island 07776402237 Caroliners 01628662275 Lynne Ward Carlisle P Ref:1428 01487 843174 A & B Stompers Bournemouth, Poole Caroline or Hillary Chalfont St Peter P Ref:2339 Country Rebels 01268 680 871--01268 Wickford Chalfont Line Dance Club Bill Bray 01228548053 Brian Neale 696 791 SolaDance Ann Seymour St Neots 07932456135 P Silver Boots Keswick Ref:2077 Terry Fowles 01753 882847 Bournemouth, Chadwell Heath 0779 176 1660 P Ref:2109 Sylvie World Keswick Krazy Kickers 01480353970 Claire Wallisdown Rob’s Raiders Line Dance Witham, Braintree Higher Denham P Ref:2311 01768773318 Alamo Line Dance Club Rob or Terri Sureline Sundancers Community Centre Whittlesford P Ref:1944 Pauline Westcott 02085950969 or Bob Hamilton Ann’s Line Dancers 01202 531955 07776402237 Dance World (Countyline Whitehaven P Ref:1557 0780 1223061 Ann Seymour Dance Club) Bridport P 01753 882847 Star Stompers Ref:2023 Sue Hutchison Harold Lyric School Of Dancing Chadwell St Mary P Ref:1633 Dixieliners (01767) 654992 01946694156 Teresa Grinter GLAMORGAN Dave Iver P Ref:1160 01308 425828 Port Talbot 1st Steps Beginners/ DERBYSHIRE P Ref:1937 01375 386679 / 0780 Intermediate Wisbech 3081902 Krazykickers Nor’cam Coasters Allestree, Derby Chickerell, Weymouth P Stephanie Ref:2150 Linda Morrison Annemarie Gray Jetsets Line Dance Dixie Six 01639 884117 07958 643307 Jane Middleton Angie Clacton, Colchester 01953 681102 Caley’s Country Milton Keynes 0115 930 9445 07837 575978 GLOUCESTERSHIRE Tramline Stompers Wisbech Mark Caley Dave’s Linedancing Bakewell, Darley Dale, Dorchester 01255 431114 Cam, Dursley David Lean Matlock L & B Line 07771673003 Dave Dagenham Sunset Stompers 01328 863697 Timberline Dance Lyn Ronabillies Maureen Wingate Milton Keynes P Ref:2316 Steve 01300320559 Mr R Boyton 01453 548680 Bluegrass Line Dancers 01629 636386 Dorchester 07977753791 Gloucester Kim Ray CHESHIRE Chesterfi eld A B C Steppin In Line P Ref:1294 01908 607325 Congleton Kickin Country Liners Bob Francis Sunset Stompers Elm Park Steve Holmes Milton Keynes, Leighton Kt’s Kris 01305852026 Rob’s Raiders Line Dance Buzzard Kate Potts 07932150942 P Ref:1740 01453 731749 P Rob or Terri Body Rhythm 01260275697 Ref:1555 Gillingham 02085950969 or Painswick Bev Goldson & Roger P Ref:1782 Derby Southern Breeze 07776402237 Jolly Stompers Shepherd Grappenhall Warrington Kateskrazykickers Paul or Lynn P Ref:1558 Julie Cole 01908-649604 Best Western Linedancers Kate 01747 824642 Hadleigh, Shotgate 01453752480 Near Aylesbury Roy & Ann 07974154882 P Ref:2236 SideKicks P Ref:1876 Silhouette Line Dancers 01925267942 Derby, Alvaston, Highcliffe Pat Johnson Podsmead, Tuffl ey Joanne Carr Sale, Timperley Borrowash Rebel Riders 07828 269920 Shootin’ Stars 01844 354635 The Bandanas Larrimer Linedancing Chris & Martyn Hocking Hainault Jack Nr Princes Risborough Heather Lynne Breakwell 01425 673414 The Cowboy Way/Daylight 01452 551322 Silhouette Line Dancers 01332 852680 Stompers 07711 624547 Parkstone, Poole P Ref:1967 Joanne Carr New Mills Bucking Broncos Sally Macdonald Stockport 020 8500 0301 Stonehouse, Stroud, 01844 354635 NW Line Dance Club Second Chance Saloon Ron & Hazel Kill Winslow Adrian Pat and Brian 01202693389 Hainault, Harlow, Whitminster Adrian Marsh School of 07709910256 01663 746482 Portland Woodford, Barkingside Jolly Stompers Dance Staveley CaroLiners Scottish Jan Julie Cole Adrian & Sara CLEVELAND Cityliners Caroline Milverton Jan 01453752480 01908 543314 01708 722956 P P Middlesbrough Glenys 01305821596 P Ref:1175 Ref:1177 Achy Breakies & Crazy 01142750446 Ref:2257 CAMBRIDGESHIRE P Sherborne Stroud Stompers Ref:2186 Kelvedon Sunset Stompers Bar Hill (A14) Cambridge Sherborne Linedancers Linedance Classes Ann Smith Norma Purnell Steve Holmes Dance World (Countyline 01642 277778 DEVON Penny Welton Dance Club) Barnstaple, Bideford 01935 817314 07731 320858 01453 731749 Sue Hutchison CORNWALL AND Stetsons & Spurs Tarrant Keyneston Leigh-On-Sea Stroud (01767) 654992 ISLES OF SCILLY Patricia Chasing Lines Tulsa Shuffl e Sunset Stompers P Ref:1153 01237 472464 Karen Hill Mick Bennett Maureen Wingate Camelford 01258 840519 01702 4743315 Bottisham, Cambridge Braunton, Chulmleigh, P 01453 548680 InStep LDC Altarnun Linedancers Ref:1488 Joan Swimbridge Mistley Yate, Near Bristol Rick ‘n’ Chris Brodie S.M.J.Western Dance Verwood Mistley Movers Laughter in Line LDC 01840211122 Silver Star LDC 01353 650219 Sandra Johns Lawrence Morrison Sarah Cleaver P Ref:1149 Crantock Newquay Tina Summerfi eld 01255434000 01271375797 or 01454 773929 Cambridge Silver Spurs 07989237135 01202 849202 P Ref:1560 Cherry Hinton Line Dance Corena Cullompton Weymouth Rainham, Redbridge, GREATER LONDON 07974 185138 Club Kentisbeare Line Dancers Borderline Scuffers Ilford, Romford, Gants Greenford Margaret Phillips Helston Paul & Jo Laura Wood Hill Country Knights 01223 249247 A Chance To Dance 01884 266181 01305 773033 Kelado Kickers Marie Wyn & Merv P Ref:2254 P Ref:1809 Pat Gladman Gamlingay Cambridge 07596 718679 Dance World (Countyline 01326560307 Exeter Witchampton 01708 551629 Dance Club) Liskeard Luv 2 Danz Chasing Lines Rayleigh Hammersmith Sue Hutchison Liskeard Line Dancers Monica Karen Hill Woody’s Line Dance Karosel Country (01767) 654992 Jackie 01392 467738 01258 840519 Pat Wood Kim Swan P Ref:1159 01579346730 P Ref:2200 P Ref:1489 01268777171 07904351064 70

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GREATER HEREFORDSHIRE Isle of Wight St Margarets At Cliffe, Oldham Westhill MANCHESTER Hereford Wight Lines And Vines Dover Fiddle And Steel Alford in Line Crazy Boots Kim Dove The Bayline Dancers Pat Needham Eddie Agecroft, Beesley Green, 01983404456 Wendy Annall 0161-652-4361 07790 373667 Alison Harrington P P Worsley, Pendlebury, 01981570486 Lake 07794243418 Ref:2274 Ref:2172 Swinton P Ref:1872 Line Dance Legends Tonbridge Preston Days Out West American Kerry Sims Crystal Lines Hooligans LONDON Line Dance Whitbourne 01983568910 Teme Valley Shuffl ers WDC Val Benton Sheila Walmsley Beckenham, Brockley, Kerris Milligan D&GI P Ref:1913 01772 611975 Jeff and Thelma Mills 07765107551 Penge, Forest Hill, 01619501711 Newport P Ref:2187 P Ref:2275 P 01886 821772 Crofton Park Ref:1777 Vectis C M C Tunbridge Wells, Preston Boots N Blisters Bolton HERTFORDSHIRE Dave Young Rusthall, Southborough, Alan B’s Emma & Robbie Alan B’s Baldock 0198329017 Sevenoaks Alan Birchall 020 77327008 Alan Birchall 01204 705735 P Ref:2329 Friends in Line KENT Pink Cadillacs P 01204 705735 Sue or Kath Gillie Pope Ref:2334 Bermondsey SE16, P Ref:2335 Bexley Village, Skelmersdale 01462 732589/634524 Crockenhill 01323639738 Eltham SE9 Manchester Jnr’s Kickers Toe Tappers & Stompers Rustlers Saloon Barnet Rollingvine, Country Mania LANCASHIRE Hitch and Hook Jnr Angie T. Hazel Newton Linedancers 07516237430 Janice Hoy Sheila Still Aughton, Ormskirk 07958301267 07887563270 Texas Rose Linedancing P Ref:2283 P 07762225951 01322 555860 Ref:2341 P Pam Lea Eltham, Mottingham Ref:1655 Skelmersdale Wichita Line Dancing Middleton, Manchester Birchington 0151 929 3742 Fancy Feet LDC 5 Star Dance Ranch Borehamwood Birchington Active Nita Country Knights Barnoldswick Chrissie Hodgson Sheila Retirement Assoc 01704 879516 020 8289 9009 Marie Theo Loyla EeeZee Linedance 07976 769157 Deana Randle Enfi eld P 07596 718679 01843 833643 Wigan Ref:1454 P P 07811 053586 Our Ladies Parochial Centre Ultimate Moves Ref:2083 Ref:2246 Mr Childs Stockport Birchington, Monkton, Blackpool, Grimsargh, R Knowles Tricia’s Tenderfoots Borehamwood 01942 741984 07521891009 Sundance Bamber Bridge, Preston P Tricia Bentley Westgate Ref:2170 John Line Rangers Liberty Belles Wigan, 07956 661582 Dave Fife Janets Line Dance Kilburn, Ruislip 07763 230743 Theo Loyla Wendy’s Wildkatz Wigan P Ref:1267 01843 833643 01253 352591 Janet Best Of Friends 01257 253462 Wendy Croxley Green Borstal, Walderslade, Blackpool, Ormskirk 07913516974 Harold & Barbara Fancy Feet 01942 519323 Waveliners Rainham, Strood, Hoo, LEICESTERSHIRE Viv Jean Webb London Rochester, Kegworth Timezone HAMPSHIRE 07956675574 Pony Express 07984188972 P L Divas Lesley Ref:2248 Linda Eatwell Blackpool, Stalmine Linda Davies Aldershot Julie’s Step In Line 07968 036373 J.R. Stompers Northchurch, Watford 01634 811895 0115 9810301 P Julie Hudson Ref:1191 Helen Bright Wendy’s Wildkatz Bromley P Ref:2169 Wendy JR’s Dance Ranch 01253 811719 London, Kilburn, 01252 371158 Leicester Cricklewood Basingstoke 07913516974 Ron Tate Bolton, Adlington DanceXplosion Potters Bar 01689875063 Val & Pete’s I Love This Bar Silver Wings P Julie Harris Stephen The Dance Factory UK Ref:2293 Val Simm 07971590260 Sue 01204 655695 07866011626 01256 321972 Alison Biggs Darenth P Ref:2303 P 01727 853041 Lonestar Linedancing Bolton, Heywood, Ref:2134 Basingstoke, Alresford P Val Plummer Leicester Newsham, East Ham, Booted Out LDC Ref:1575 Swinton, Milnrow BJ Western Sounds 01634 256279 Buckin’ Horses LDC Forest Gate Sue Hughes Rickmansworth Bryan PB’s Wild Horse Linedance 01256 331046 G & B Deal, Eastry Sarah 01162767429 George The Bayline Dancers 01204401018 P Ref:2198 Club Bedhampton, Wendy Annall P Ref:2145 Barbara Lowe Portchester, Widley, 01923 778187 Royston 07794243418 Brierfi eld, Burnley, Colne LINCOLNSHIRE 07759695525 Waterlooville Farningham, Sevenoaks, Cactus Club Alford P Ref:1397 BJ’s Line Dancing Dance World (Countyline Dance Club) West Kingsdown Pam Hartley Alford in Line South Norwood Bev Linda’s Linedancing 01282 691313 Eddie JD’s London 023 9236 1330 Sue Hutchison (01767) 654992 Linda Gee Bury 07790 373667 Jenny P Ref:1063 P P Ref:1155 01732 870116 Brandlesholme Bootscooters Ref:2171 07808 621286 Farnborough P Ref:2228 P St.Albans, Hatfi eld, Sue Kay Bourne, Stamford, Ref:1995 Lisa’s Laughterlines Faversham, Margate 01617978321 Rippingdale Stratford E15 Lisa Welwyn Garden City B. Line P Ref:1842 Blue Velvet Linedancers Bourne To Line Dance LJ’s American Line Dance 07917 854812 Brenda Chorley, Eccleston, Donna Andrew Club P Ref:2305 Val Hamby 01227 369747 01778 421932 0R Lisa and Joe 01727 873593 P Ref:2065 Euxton Farnborough Gill’s Linedancing 07718972329 01440 760821 Moonlight Shuffl ers Watford Folkestone, Hythe Starliners Gill Grimsby Wimbledon Annette Maidment Check Shirts 07969656287 Mayfair Dance Academy 01252 623468 Sandy Daykin Julie Hotshots Linedance Club 07807748012 Fleetwood, Bispham, Rita Janice Golding Grayshott 01303 274178 01472 316718 P Ref:2309 P Ref:1871 Cleveleys 020 8949 3612 Lonestar Strutters Lancashire Rose Line Club Leasingham, Ruskington, Hazel Morris Watford Herne Bay, Greenhill MERSEYSIDE 1st Steps Beginners/ Denims & Diammonds Doreen Egan Great Hale 07730755203 01253 874923 Intermediate Julie-ann Sayer Strutting Stuff Bootle, Fazakerley Havant, Petersfi eld Horwich Trevor and Angela Boots ‘n’ Shooters Driftwood Stephanie 07754999963 07958 643307 Elaine’s Dancers 01522 810618 Owen Williams Mrs C Halkyard Hoo P Ref:1901 Watford, Croxley Green Lonestar Linedancing Elaine 0151 286 3610 023 92611257 01204 694609 Lincoln P Ref:1279 P Ref:2142 Wave Liners Val Plummer P Viv Bishop 01634 256279 Ref:2291 Lincoln Lone Stars Bromborough, New Ferry, New Milton Horwich, Bolton David Spencer Rebel Riders 079566755574 Orpington, Petts Wood, Wallasey P Julie’s LDC 01522 000000 Chay’s Stompers Chris & Martyn Hocking Ref:1906 Hayes Calgary Stampede Line Julie Lincoln Chris Jones 01425 673414 ISLE OF MAN 01204 692265 Sioux/Cherry Reepers Dancers P 0151 639 2141 Southampton Douglas Julie Mott Ref:2221 Susan Gaisford Copythorne Club Crosby, Liverpool Franks Gang 01689 876940 Littleborough, Castleton, 01522 750441 Marine Rita Turvey P Frank Ref:1050 Little Hulton Lincoln Ann Harris 02380865642 01624618022 Rainham Footsteps Dance Academy Country Classics DC P Ref:1067 P 07958722614 Ref:1638 Revival 2000 Jean Cowcill Dave McGregor P Ref:2089 Southampton, Ronaldsway Sheena Mackie 01706 644298 01522 868595 Portsmouth P Ref:1693 Formby, Ince Blundell, Ronaldsway Rednecks 01634 235091 Liverpool Freshfi eld, Netherton, The2cs Audrey Rainham, Gillingham Lynda’s Stompers Scunthorpe Chris, Christine 07624 462144 Texas Bluebonnets Lynda or Ellen Hot Stompers Thatto Heath 01489 576729 P 01514750081 Denise Williams Texas Rose Linedancing P Ref:2140 Trevor and Linda Ref:2214 01634 363482 P Ref:2325 07745533545 Pam Lea Southampton, St Deny’s ISLE OF WIGHT Sandwich, Strood Lytham P Ref:2219 0151 929 3742 Western Wranglers Cowes The Super Troupers YMCA Skegness Formby, Liverpool Wayne Dawkins Western Shuffl ers Lee Louise Richmond County Liners Wild Bills LDC 07973189062 Dave 07960 433605 07846363891 Raye & Barry Chrissie Hodgson Stubbington,Titchfi eld, 01983290117 P Ref:2276 P Ref:2260 01754 820267 01704 879516 Fareham Isle Of Wight Sidcup, Welling Mellor, Blackburn Skegness Greasby, Wirral Southern Steppers Krazy Boots Boogie Boots Happy Feet Kool Coasters Ali-Cats Jan Harris Katrina Kelly Brenda Marjorie Theresa & Byron Alison & Ian Kohler (01329) 288360 01983 402754 07958275036 01254 814121 01754 763127 0151 652 3328 71

Where to Dance June.indd 71 24/4/09, 12:04:46 pm Liverpool Hounslow NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Clevedon, Nailsea, Yatton Haverhill West Byfl eet Ponderosa Line Dancing Strait Lines Nottingham S.M. Stompers LJ’s American Line Dance New Boots Derek Judy Baily L Divas Sandra Moloney Club Claire Roberts 01512263463 07958 455403 01934 835268 Lisa and Joe 01932 355736 P Linda P Ref:2073 P Ref:1583 0115 9810301 P Ref:1853 01440 760821 Ref:1465 Liverpool Northwood Nottingham Keynsham Haverhill Woking Tequila Stompers G & B Jetsets Line Dance Scuffs n’ Stuff Stars And Stetsons Evenlines Sheila Towers George Jane Middleton Judie Gay Eve 0151 252 0389 01923 778187 0115 930 9445 01761490178 01440 709434 01276 506505 P Ref:2177 P Northwood Pleasley, Nr Mansfi eld P Ref:1652 P Ref:2132 Ref:1119 Liverpool Wave Liners Just4Kicks Nether Stowey, Old Woking, Sheerwater Maria’s Nutters Kessingland, Lowestoft Viv Bishop Chris & Ash Cleeve Crazy Legs Fine Lines Maria 07956675574 01623 654727 Hazel Morris 01512817497 Quantock Hillbillies Paul P Ref:1907 07730755203 P Ref:2243 Retford Brenda McLeod 01493 669155 Liverpool Southall, West Drayton, Julie’s Loose Boots 01278 741273 Newmarket SUSSEX (EAST) Line Dance With Catherine Hayes, Peckham Julie Dunn Taunton AJ’S Linedancing 07866138173 Battle, Bexhill, St Catherine Durr Westliners Laredo Line Alf or Jacqui Leonards, Three Oaks, 07501349423 Michele Retford Kathy Lucas 01638 560137 Pauline’s Line Dancing Hastings Liverpool, Maghull 07901741089 01278 661409 Newton Green Tush ‘n’ Tequila Cactus Jims Sunbury-on-Thames Pauline Brittan Taunton JT Steppers 07855 272358 John Sinclair Jim Kickouts High Spirits (Wheelchair Jean Tomkins 01424 213919 07904180136 Jenny Toton, Nottingham Line Dancers) 01787 377343 P N.G. Niners Brighton Ref:1596 020-8287-3473 Kath Miles Sudbury Rebel Country Liverpool P Ref:1344 Jenny Wells 01458 447119 0115 9172221 JT Steppers Karen Sweet Flyingboot Stompers Watford, Ruislip, Kilburn Weston Super Mare Jean Tomkins 07903 502688 Worksop, Edwinstowe Nicia Wendy’s Wildkatz Somerset Stompers 01787 377343 Brighton 0151 4769852 Wendy Knight Pet Shop Girls P.A.L.S. P Margaret Hazelton Brighton Bootleggers LDC Ref:2308 07913516974 June Yates 01278 783224 SURREY 01623 835551 Dave Meols, Moreton P Ref:2270 P Ref:1741 Addington Village 07932011684 Ali-Cats NORFOLK JD’s London Alison & Ian Kohler STAFFORDSHIRE Brighton Diss OXFORDSHIRE Jenny Southern Stomp 0151 652 3328 Monterey Cannock 07808 621286 Banbury P Joy Ashton Southport Melissa Hawkes Banbury Boot Scooters Texas Dance Ranch Ref:1996 01237 587714 Reets Dance Ranch 01379651773 Colin Clarke Angie Stokes Camberley P Ref:2349 Rita Eccles Diss 01295 258916 015430673929 Evenlines Eastbourne 01704 212764 Nor’cam Coasters 07977795966 Risinghurst P Eve Linedancing with Lynda Southport Annemarie Gray Shuffl e Rock Stompers Ref:1922 01276506505 Lynda Shy Boots And Stompers 01953 681102 Paula Pym Knypersley P Ref:1120 01323 727961 Betty Drummond Downham Market 01869 322358 Kt’s P Ref:1117 01704 392 300 Farnham, Fleet R C Liners P Ref:1950 Kate Potts Rhythm n’ Rock Eastbourne St Helens Roz 01260275697 P Sue Hawkes Rodeo Moon Krazy Feet 07505 545216 SHROPSHIRE Ref:1783 01252 793055 Joan Jo Myers P Ref:2165 Bridgnorth, Telford Knypersley P Ref:1357 07840904220 01744 629336 Silver Star LDC Triple K L inedancers P Ref:2290 Fakenham Guildford Eastbourne Madeleine Karen Birks Lone Star Liners Pam’s Linedancing 01952 275112 Arizona Line Dancing St Helens 07890838773 Ros Burtenshaw Best Of Friends Dave Chilvers P Ref:2138 Andy & Marina P Ref:1387 01323 504463 Harold & Barbara 01328 863697 01483 563971 P Ref:2317 Craven Arms, Ludlow Lichfi eld P Ref:1946 01942 519323 Southern Cross Forest Row Circle ‘S’ AC’s Upton, West Kirby Great Yarmouth Dave Bishop Guildford Crazy Legs Sandra Fine Lines Annie Harris Rhythm In Line 01588672141 01543 304005 Jackie Paul Hazel Morris 01293 820909 Oswestry, Gobowen P Ref:1404 0151 678 3275 01493 669155 Crazy Boots Lichfi led 07730755203 Su-ca Footappers Wallasey King’s Lynn Sarah Merton Morden Tolworth Hailsham Leasowe Castle C&W Music R C Liners 07957405467 Burntwood St Helier RJ Liners Rosemary Selmes Club Roz P Ref:1954 Sue Hotshots Linedance Club 01543675123 01323 844801 Beryl Jones 07505 545216 Janice Golding Oswestry, Shrewsbury P Ref:2225 07809245561 P Ref:2167 020 8949 3612 Hastings, St Leonards- P dancerS AND RAvers Ref:2144 Kings Lynn, Swaffham, Sandra Speck Newcastle on-Sea OK linedancing Mytchett Kickers Country Club Wallasey, Wirral Snettisham 01691 611839/ Evenlines Bronze Bootscooters Dave’s Linedancing 07884180833 Bernard & Sarah Williams Lyn Hall P 01782 631642 Eve 01424 447 537/0784 Brenda or Bill Dave Ref:2209 01276506505 0151 630 3909 Stafford P 9920 131 P 01328 863697 Rhydycroesau, Morda Ref:1121 Ref:1278 P Ref:2315 A Good Night Out Stars And Stripes Lewes Walton, Fazakerley, Elaine New Addington Steps Dance Club Near Bungay Cat Slaytor Nice & Easy 07790 607672 07837 238903 Chester Funnell Tuebrook Crazy Legs Mike Lynda’s Stompers P Ref:2062 01273 475096 Paul Telford P Lynda or Ellen 07738445917 Ref:1773 01493 669155 Feel The Beat Stoke on Trent P Ref:2292 01514750081 Alan & Barb Heighway Rosie’s Rebels Newhaven, Seaford Norwich 01952 414284 Old Woking, Near Southdowners West Kirby, Wirral Applejax Linda McCabe New Frontier Guildford Jean, Territa and Donna Linda Telford 01785 615623 Steve Fidlin Feet Line Dance Club P Ref:1292 Hang Loose CWDC 01273 513784 01603 747037 P Ref:1945 07984169939 P Kath Fidler Valerie Ref:2279 Stoke-on-Trent 01483 233475 01952 256127 Hazel’s Silverspurs Seaford, Newhaven MIDDLESEX Norwich P Ref:1141 Redhill New Retro Workshop Wild Stallion Hazel Pace Eastcote, Pinner, Ruislip 01538 360886 Caroliners Line Dancing Val 1st Steps Beginners/ Kathy Robinson SOMERSET Carol and Bill 01323 895760 Intermediates 01603744549 Ashcott, Draycott, Tamworth 01293 430767 P Ref:1890 Stephanie Walton, West Pennard Lucky Stars Willingdon, Eastbourne 07958 643307 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Max Ripley Rusty’s Renegades Fine Lines Lone Star Liners Edgware, Mill Hill, Burnt Northampton Linda 01827 65079 or Ros Burtenshaw Crystal Cats 07977060812 Hazel Morris Oak 01458 831398 07730755203 01323 504463 Dancinline Gill Bradley P Ref:2239 Wimblebury, Cannock Laurel Ingram 07733 091865 XAquarians Smallfi eld, Nr Horley SUSSEX (WEST) P Bath AC’s 020 8958 4123/07932 Ref:1490 CC Stompers Jane Burgess Hill Annie Harris 662 646 NORTHUMBERLAND Maureen 07515 931389 Join The line Greenford, Ealing 01225316280 P Ref:2289 01293 820909 Corinne Berwick Upon Tweed, P P Ref:1405 Karosel Country Ref:2199 SUFFOLK 01444 414697 Kim Swan Powburn Burnham On Sea Surbiton Findon, Worthing 07904351064 Berwick & District Burnham’s Pride Barrow, Lakenheath Two Left Feet Shoreline Harefi eld Linedancers Sue Smith Black Stallions Linedancers Lauren Lyn Starliners Barbara McEnaney 01934 631671 Peter & Ursula Jones 07952 047265 01903 620628 P Sandy 07877597216 P Ref:2055 01284810279 Ref:1181 P Ref:1625 07807748012 Embleton, Seahouses Clevedon P Ref:1082 Tolworth, Surbiton Haywards Heath Hayes & Harlington Partners-in-Line Easy Strollers Gt Cornard Sundowners Linedance Club AC’s Dancing Cowboys Elizabeth Henderson Val JT Steppers Peter & Linda Day Annie Harris Roy & Edie Ogilvie 01665 576154 01275 875235 Jean Tomkins 07885 543 886 01293 820909 02088480142 P Ref:1594 P Ref:1593 P Ref:1417 01787 377343 P Ref:1206 P Ref:1319 72

Where to Dance June.indd 72 24/4/09, 12:04:59 pm Where to Dance

Haywards Heath Willenhall, Doncaster AUSTRALIA SEALAND NRW Join The Line Wolverhampton Country Angels Moerkhoej Duesseldorf Corinne Walk This Way Fran Harper VICTORIA Moerkhoej Country Line Rhine-Liners 01444 414697 Maureen or Michelle 01302 817124 Melbourne Dancers Pat Horley 01902 789579 Sheffi eld Line Dance Stephen Marianne Glottrup von 0049 211 787971 BeaverCreek Goin’ Stompin’ WILTSHIRE Paterson (LDSP) Magius SCHLESWIG- Chris & Roy Bevis Margaret Ford Stephen Paterson 45 21 42 25 48 0114 247 1880 01293 437501 Marlborough 61 438 695 494 HOLSTEIN P Ref:2045 Just For Fun Line Dancers P Ref:1632 SKARPING Tessa Hicks Henstedt-Ulzburg Horsham Sheffi eld BELGIUM Blenstrup TSV Line Dance City Jill’s Line Dancers 01672 520336 Star Stutting Liners P BGF Stompers e.V. Jill Ref:2245 Glynn Rodgers WAVRE Inge-Lise Olsen 07805074634 Dirk Leibing 01403 266625 Mere Wavre, Waterloo 98339159 49-4193-892903 Horsham Southern Breeze Sheffi eld Country Planet P Ref:2250 Flying High Line Dancers Paul or Lynn Cityliners Annie Saerens GIBRALTAR Lisa 01747 824642 Glenys 00.32.10.246752 SOENDERJYLLAND P Gibraltar 01403 268268 Ref:1166 01142750446 P Ref:2207 Aabenraa P P Rock Kickers Ref:2193 Salisbury Ref:2185 Greystone West Subia Slade Littlehampton, Clymping, Sarum Stompers Wombwell, Barnsley CANADA Birgit Sommerset 0035054009139 Arundel Anne Knowles Hitchy Feet Liners 0045 75654447 P Ref:1972 Dixie Belles 01722 333887 Dorne ONTARIO P Ref:1772 Jenny Bembridge P Ref:2175 07799800595 Wyebridge HONG KONG 01243 585298 P Ref:2294 Wyebridge LIne Dancing SONDERJYLLAND WORCESTERSHIRE Wan Chai Selsey YORKSHIRE (WEST) Donna Laurin Graasten Hong Kong Line Dancing The Viking Bromsgrove 705-549-8432 Dance All Over Association Jacqui Peacock BJs Busy Boots Bradford P Ref:1863 Hans Jorgen Wollesen Lina Choi 01243 608427 Brenda Whipp Carla’s Line Dancing 45 7446 6660 852-91615030 Selsey 01527870151 Carla Illingworth CYPRUS P Ref:1835 07767798958 ISRAEL Viking CMC Droitwich, Stourport-on- P Ref:2332 LIMASSOL Colin Norton SYDSJALLAND & Severn Bradford CENTRAL REGION 01243 608427 BossyBoots Linedancers Limassol LOLLAND P & J Idle Stompers Silver Spur Shoreham, Worthing Sue Weston Ra’anana and Kfar Vitkin Phil Turpin Terslev v/ Haslev, Step-In Line Shoreline 01299 250862 or 07973 Maureen Simmons 01274 770424 00 357 25 433218 Hunseby v/ Maribo Sandy Leigh Lyn 878971 Five O’Clock Linedancers P Bradford, Guiseley 00972 (0)52 545 7713 01903 620628 Ref:2310 Limassol Ulla Jespersen & Steen P P Ref:1624 P Ref:1626 Rodeo Girl Line Dancing Dancing Stars Ref:2272 Redditch Donna Gindeberg Bootleggers Ann Allison 004554446840 TYNE AND WEAR 01274 427042 / 00 357 25935641 NETHERLANDS Richard 07972321166 P Ref:2314 Highfi eld, Rowlands Gill 07832 218448 DRENTHE Renegades Line Dance Club Bradford PAPHOS P Ref:1908 FRANCE Tweede Exloarmond Agnes Roberts Jeanscene Paphos 01207 239996 Wendy Craven FRANCE/BDR (13) Kyle’s Posse P YORKSHIRE (EAST) CWLDA Yvonne Klomp Ref:1497 Beverley, Gilberdyke, 01274 616043 Jane Allauch Jarrow 31 6 30376060 Hull Bradford Jane 00357 99775987 Allauch Country Dancers P Ref:2184 Geordie Deanies Texasrose Linedancing Dominique Esposito Jeanette Robson Hotsteps Country Paphos Margaret Swift JJ Line Paphos Hospice 33660975634 GLD 07765410406 Dave 01274 581224 P Ref:1813 01482 508575 Dancers Arnhem Bradford, Halifax Sheila ILE DE FRANCE (VAL AStardancers Newcastle Upon Tyne Beverley Spurs Line Dance Club Westwood Wanderers 99129757 DE MARNE 94) Astrid Feelgood Linedancers Monica Broadbent P Hilary Usher Ref:2295 Fontenay sous Bois, 024 3770381 S Copeland 01274 594030 P Ref:1495 01912366075 01482 867538 P Ref:1916 Nogent sur Marne, Le P CZECH REPUBLIC Ref:2345 YORKSHIRE (NORTH) Bramley Perreux NETHERLANDS Whitley Bay Bramley Band Linedancers JIHOMORAVSKY KRAJ SDCF Helmond Coasters Addingham, Carleton, Julia Olga Begin Glusburn, Skipton, Brno The Black Stone Country Douglas Gardner 0113-239 4390 Community Dancers Brno 33614204416 Dancers 0191 454 1656 P Sutton in Craven Ref:2160 Michal Dingo Janak Hans Boelens P Ref:2205 ‘Owzitstart Line Dance Club INDRE Horbury Wakefi eld, 420608753423 0610469171 WARWICKSHIRE Christine Jackson Huddersfi eld Chateauroux P Ref:2211 01535 655798 Brno Ecole srdanse P Applejacks LDC LDC Karolina Brno Nuneaton, Bulkington, Ref:1382 Pauline Bell Sara Robinson AISTD AIDTA ZUID-HOLLAND Arley, Hartshill, Ansley Harrogate Michal Dingo Janak 0033 2 54 38 15 22 Leiden 01924 478203 420608753423 Sam’s Line Dancers Sioux Tribe P Ref:2287 Leidse Country Line Dancers Samantha Haywood Huddersfi eld Susan Boots ‘n’ Scoots Tom Huyer 02476748755 07718 283143 DENMARK ORLEANS (31) 071-5896156 P Linda P Southam Ref:1384 01484 306775 AALBORG Olivet Ref:2302 Southam Stompers Northallerton Country Club Route 45 Nikki Huddersfi eld Skalborg NORWAY Romanby Stompers Veron’s Stompers Klitgarden Franck Boucheraud 01327 260279 00 6 79 31 64 78 Barbara Gilbank Veronica Harrison Michael Odgard AKERSHUS & WEST MIDLANDS 07977000129 01484710184 P 98180733 POITOU CHARENTE OSTFOLD Aldridge Ref:1287 Leeds P Ref:2251 Northallerton, Thirsk Texasrose Linedancing Breuil Chausse Krakstad & Moss J P Linedancing Wingy Boots Laughter Lines Western Margaret Swift COPENHAGEN Wild Horse Line Dancers Pat Caroline Robert 0121 308 5192 Dance 01274 581224 Anette Copenhagen 05 49 74 13 17 Birmingham Andy and Jackie Fallows Leeds Kildebroende Linedance 4748077639 01609 781266 Annie Dancin2nite P Rodeo Girl Line Dancing POITOU CHARENTE GRENLAND Elaine Ref:1943 Donna 004561508555 0121 624 3641 Northallerton 01274 427042 / P Ref:2212 ( 79) TELEMARK P Ref:2231 Romanby Stompers 07972321166 Secondigny Skien Porsgrunn Birmingham Alison Leeds GISTRUP Mustang Sallys Honky Tonk Linedancers Western Warriors Dance 01609 779726 Texan Rose Broncos Varst Sally Lanario Telemark Club P Ref:2238 Tracey Preston Cowdancers 0033549639233 Hilde Loevmo Susan Davies Scarborough 0113 3909648/ Vibeke Overgaard P Ref:2296 4790170448 01216056987 The Wright Line 07912750440 21622709 VIENNE VESTFOLD Dudley Diana Lowery Leeds P Ref:2249 Louisiana’s 01723 - 582246 Barran Bootscooters Chatellerault Sandefjord Lin York Tracey Preston LOLLAND Country-Line Connexion Framnes Linedancers 07901 656043 Renes Revellers 0113 3909648 / Koebelev Mary Schoog Sandra Hillidge 00 47 416 59 195 Great Barr, Sutton Rene/David Purdy 07912750440 Black Stetson Dancers 09 51 36 73 88 P Ref:2149 Coldfi eld 01904 470292 Thornhill Dewsbury Dorthe Valentin GERMANY Martin’s Rhythmic Cowboys P Ref:1135 AppleJacks LDC 45 22538898 VESTFOLD & Martin Blandford Pauline Bell NORDRHEIN 07958 228338 YORKSHIRE (SOUTH) 01924 478203 NORDJYLLAND BUSKERUD Sutton Coldfi eld Doncaster Wetherby Hjallerup WESTFALEN Holmestrand, Kongsberg, J P Linedancing Marionettes 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DANCING ON ICE.indd 1 24/4/09, 12:11:49 pm When Iceland’s Johann two nights a week in a dance hall in Reykjavik, everyone. This tour was a terrifi c adventure and I look after fi ve or six classes which means that I have never forgotten and sometimes I Olafsson discovered Line about 100 pupils each evening. wonder why I never followed it up to become a Line dance promoter in Asia. dance, he never dreamt it My love of Line dance started way back in would shape his life quite 1994. Some of my ballroom pupils had visited My music choice is still predominantly the USA and had been impressed after seeing Country. To me, this is the root of Line the way it did… this new form of dancing. I did some research dance and I still love it best. Favourite and got in touch with an Icelandic friend who choreographies of mine are Rob Fowler’s am Johann and am 37 years of age. I was at the time worked in a nearby US navy base. Strike 1, Alan Birchall’s Somebody Like born in Reykjavik and I live in a small I soon found out that there already was a big You and Darren and Lana’s Let’s Get town called Seltjarnarnes with my wife group of people dancing real American Line Drunk. Rather cockily my very own I Theodora and four children. The kids Dance every week. I got invited one day and I Can’t Stop Loving and How Long are range from 18 right down to 11 months just could not believe it! I was that impressed favourites too. old, so I guess you could say we have a that I enrolled the help of another friend and Ifun fi lled life! after a few visits to the base, we put together Linedancer magazine is very important to me, a dance. We did “Ain’t Going Down Till The living on a quite isolated part of the North I have been dancing since I was four years Sun Comes Up” by Garth Brooks. It was a Atlantic. The website keeps me in touch old and competed in Ballroom and Latin very powerful, very energetic Line dance. with what is going on and also allows me to American very early in my life. I have been From there, we got a few gigs and soon introduce my choreography to the world. a professional dance teacher since 1989 and enough turned out to be a popular party act in 2000 joined Iceland’s biggest radio station and people booked us all over Iceland. I would love to do more teaching Bylgjan as a promotion manager. internationally. When I was a student I spent In the spring of 95, I advertised my fi rst class a long time in England and developed strong Seltjarnarnes is a wonderful part of the and the response was amazing. But I never feelings for the country. As a matter of fact I country. Close to Reykjavik, it is known for thought I’d still be teaching today, that’s for am taking this opportunity to offer my services its nature, wild birds and we often go for long sure! In 1996, I got invited as the fi rst person to festivals, clubs and events who would like walks by the seaside. to show Line dance in China. This was part of to experience some fresh air from Iceland as a coach tour of the world’s best ballroom and I would love to come back! I remember that I created my dance school, Danssmidjan in latin American dance couple. My job was to when we did have a Line dance festival in 1993 and it became quite successful. At one get the audience up halfway through the show Reykjavik in 2007, it was such fun to meet stage, we had up to 1000 pupils learning to have a go at a simple Line dance. This I did many UK dancers. I would just love to renew every dance style possible and of course, Line with some trepidation but our introduction to the ties of friendship and meet you all again Dancing on Ice dancing featured prominently. Today, I teach Line dance was amazingly well received by on a dance fl oor soon. 77

DANCING ON ICE.indd 2 24/4/09, 12:12:01 pm betweenTHElines Your chance to comment

Attitude, Good Or Bad?

I am interested in any responses from your readers. I recently held a Line dance day attended by 160 people. We had a dance fl oor with plenty of room to split the fl oor

letter into four if necessary. I left sheets on tables for people's comments, good or bad, so I can improve the event if R needed. One comment really bothered me, it read: "People should not get on the fl oor if they do not know the dances.

We go to classes to learn, not social events.” What a poor # attitude. There was plenty of room for every level of dancer. This could easily put off a new dancer for good. ST Ellyn Lynda`s Stompers

How Would You Class Yourself?

fi tness, natural ability or are there many other factors. In my case, I did not know steps or combinations of steps and learnt by sitting on the side and memorizing them. As a Beginner I started to understand how these could be fi tted together to form different dances. I enjoyed what I could achieve, whilst looking forward to doing better. In modern parlance I became an Improver (I improved) and reached Intermediate level (became quite good). I Those have never thought of myself as being at the Advanced level as I see many other dancers who are a lot better than me. Age Little Extras is catching up on me now. I am no longer improving. Does this mean that we need a Why do choreographers feel the need to new category of say 'A Decliner' or, if things add these extra little beats to the end of a get worse, 'A Matured Beginner'? I have dance when they are really not necessary? met several choreographers and admired We recently learnt a lovely dance called Feel their ability but wish I could lock them but we got confused trying to add the A on away for six months of the year to slow at the end. We now end the dance on the down this perpetual chase for the 'latest wall we started at and make the fi rst step a May I contribute to the debate that Sho dance of the moment'. So please let's not quarter turn to face the new wall, ignoring Botham discussed in her April article. It try to encourage more new scripts, instead the A completely. Everyone in the class now is people who make Line dancing what it let us fi nd ways of encouraging dancers to understands the dance and has no problems is. If categories are needed, then look at meet socially on the fl oor, have time to help doing it. Why not just state when starting the dancers rather than the dances. What others progress to their own best ability and a new wall that the fi rst step is a quarter actually decides what a dancer can achieve? most of all to have fun in our own way. turn? Is it age or experience, is it down to physical Terry Day Janet JD's London

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BTL June.indd 78 24/4/09, 12:15:27 pm Linedancer Magazine has a thriving message board and in this column we will be featuring a selection of topics and information which have been posted recently Anticipation We anticipate enjoying a dance but it is frustrating anticipating a dance and not being able to fi nd the music. I was checking out dances today and liked the look of a new one but no music is to be found because the album is not released yet. I love Jo Thompson’s dances so I looked at Samba of Love and yes the music is available but the step sheet looks like a NASA rocket instruction and its classed as Beginner/Intermediate but full of Bota Fogos and Voltas both ways not to mention samba walks. When did choreography get so diffi cult? I am sure it is not so hard to do once you realise what it is you are supposed to be doing so I will have to wait until Jo puts it on a video - more anticipation. The last time I told everyone to do a bota fogo to the right, they laughed! So think I will go teach One Step Forward.

Posted by Janis (Cricket)

Saturation Point Is it my imagination or are there more new dances being released weekly than ever before? One at a time please is the vote from my dancers. I’m told I am teaching too many, trying to keep up with the rest. Please stop banging them out. Give us a chance to learn them and perish the thought - remembering them. Posted by Hillary Kurt-Webster

Crystal Boot Award for DJ I have been thinking that there should be an award at the Crystal Boot for the Line dance DJ’s out there. We do have some great ones out. They have one of the hardest jobs of all making sure that we as dancers are always happy on the fl oor, and playing a great mix. It would be lovely if we could should how grateful we all are to them, What do you think? Posted by Ls Katzs (Wilkinson)

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BTL June.indd 79 24/4/09, 12:15:41 pm Imagine a dreamer dancing The American high school system also alone in the middle of an gave Robert the opportunity to develop in empty dance floor. Slowly the performing arts by lending his musical other people join him, try to talents to the theatre group’s musical copy his movements. As the comedy productions. floor fills up, and still more and more dancers appear with Thinking about his future, his undeniable different levels of prowess, he aptitude was as a teacher. At this time, his still dances in the middle like favourite academic subject was French. To the hub of a wheel. complete his studies he had to spend two years in France and he arrived in Aix-en- A transposition of this image will Provence in 1983. give you the state of Country and Line dance in France today. The To the brash young American Provincial dancer in the centre is Robert France was very different from California Wanstreet. Born in Utah USA, or Utah. The seemingly refined good Robert, from an early age was manners and discreet intelligence of the attracted by music. local bourgeoisie was a revelation. So enchanted was he with life in ‘Old Europe’ Robert’s grandparents often that he decided to return once his degree took him along to the was obtained. Little did he realize that his local square dance. return to California would prove to be The changing figures another crucial turning point, for it was executed to the caller’s then that he discovered the new craze, instructions, the swirl of Country Western dance! the dancers enchanted the young boy. True to his word, Robert returned to France in 1987 and settled in Paris furthering his The family moved from studies in French at the Sorbonne. There ultra conservative Utah was just one thing missing – country to Fresno California western dancing! when Robert was 12 and a new phase of his life began. It It would be three years later that the was the age of the hippies, peace and opportunity for Robert’s dream began to love and California was the centre. He come true. Organising the end of year discovered the piano at 15 and enrolled party at the language school where we at the local music conservatory both taught, he pulled together a team learning to play principally classical to demonstrate Line dance. Several of us music. He was named Musician of begged him to teach us and thus, country the Year three years later and played western Line dance started in France. Schubert to a standing ovation from 2000 people at his high Euro Disney opened his theme park near school graduation Paris and among the attractions, was Billy

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robert wanstreet.indd 1 24/4/09, 12:26:48 pm It takes a special sort of person to be able to make their dream a reality. Maureen Jessop introduces the one widely accredited for introducing Line dance in France, Robert Wanstreet.

Bob’s, an authentic Country Western Saloon! Robert is organising the 15th anniversary This was to play a big part in the development of Line dance and our first International of the dance. It was here that we, as Robert’s festival at Disney this May. With many more first pupils, took our first stumbling steps on plans and thousands following his inspired the tiny dance floor. It was here that Robert steps, the lone dancer is not alone anymore. was engaged to teach the bar staff to dance His dream and the dance go on. as part of the show, where he later became the DJ and where a couple of years later our More details on www.robert-wanstreet.com new club Les Amis du Far West held the first (in French but the photos are good) International Competitive Festival and set the first ‘longest Line dance’ Guinness record in France. It was here that more and more people were introduced to the dance and thus our image of the lone dancer takes shape.

Being an authentic American has greatly helped Robert’s renown. That American belief in oneself is still there beneath the surface and has driven Robert from being a simple social dancer to the teacher trainer and Southern European director for NTA. His musical training and eye for detail makes him an excellent teacher and demonstration choreographer. His sense of humour makes him a good MC. With his charismatic personality he is a natural leader. Generally, what Robert says, goes. He has competed, judged and was a UCWDC festival director.

Today, forging ahead and following the latest trends, he is in great demand all over France to teach workshops and train teachers. His weekly class in Paris is principally based on improving technique for advanced dancers. He welcomes the immerging come back of couples dance in France especially his favourites, 2-step and West Coast Swing.

As he travels the country, he marvels at the number of people who have become ‘hooked on country’ Many are direct descendants of those early Parisian days. Robert has also influenced many younger teachers who see him as a role model. I think he doesn’t really realize just what his dream has brought to people in their everyday lives, how dancing has helped them overcome difficulties, bad health, loneliness, or stress. So many people have discovered hidden talents in teaching, performing, leadership and organisation. Many others have made new friends, fallen in love, had children, travelled, competed through the dance.

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robert wanstreet.indd 2 24/4/09, 12:27:07 pm The 2009 dance competition is well and truly underway. The prestigious prize is After last for the winning dance choreographer to teach it at the 2010 Crystal Boot weekend. Just fi ll in the entry form (with a video of your dance if you can!) and send it to us year’s terrifi c before 24th July 2009. For more details on rules and what to do go to the website www.linedancermagazine.com or refer to page 80 of issue 156 of the Magazine. response, We expect a lot of entries so if you think you have a winner don’t delay! Linedancer REGISTRATION FORM

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