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The monthly
magazine
dedicated to
Line dancing
World Dance Masters
October 2012
Issue 198 • £3
THE WORLD AT THEIR FEET!
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PULL-OUT INSIDE • 14 GREAT DANCE SCRIPTS
9 771366 650031 INCLUDING: BEER MONEY • 2 MY DESTINY • HIS ONLY NEED • BOYS WILL BE BOYS
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October 2012
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From the small screen to the big stage, This month …
Toby Keith has become the voice
of America. We catch up with Toby,
who once joked, “What do you get if
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you play Country backwards? Your
wife back, your house back and your
Calendar Girls
car back.” The American singer and Dynamite Dot bares all
songwriter was destined to stick with
the country genre, “I could sing any Ozzy Osbourne song and it
would still come out country.”
Pages 23-25
Frankie Cull is one of the most popular men in Line dance,
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Linedancer’s reporter had trouble keeping a straight face
whilst interviewing the East Londoner. Frankie tells us about his
In Paris With Pim
journey from wanting to become a Black and White Minstrel to Maureen Jessop talks to Pim Van
choreographing for the Freddie Starr and Cilla Black shows to Grootel about dancing, impending
instructing Line dance. fatherhood and his future.
Pages 28-29
When Line dancers strut their stuff they like to do it in style.
Some say all you need is a pair of boots and a smile on your
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face. Linedancer looks at what people are wearing at Line
dance socials. What suits one does not suit another...and that’s
A dream
what makes us all so individual. come true
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Dynamite Dot, was bound for Singapore to teach new dances Verdonk’s new dance academy
and take part in the Wild Wild West’s 1st anniversary but how
would Singapore take to an all-singing tambourine playing Favourites
crazy lady from Accrington?
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A recent topic on the Linedancer message board highlighted 59 The Charts
a complaint familiar to many Line dancers. Post Line Dance
This
Syndrome (PLDS). It’s the “I ache like mad but feel great” 36 Beer Money
condition and can be experienced by Line dancers of all levels. 37 I Could Be Persuaded
38 Human Spirit
Sho Botham explains more.
month’s 39
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Gonna Get Ugly
2 My Destiny
Steppin’ Off The Page
Stroll Along Cha Cha; Rag Doll; Ex-it; Strait Talkin’; Let It
Dance 41
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Zumba
Will You Still Love Me
Scripts
Be Me; Please Behave; No Problem; Lipstick Powder & 43 Miss You Being Gone
44 Beautiful In My Eyes
Paint; Everybody; Shakatak; And They Danced; Sweet Little 45 Beijo
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47 Boys Will Be Boys
48 Explosive
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First in Line is your chance to discover brand new dances by your
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One Great Big Love
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and her team (videographer Walter Hsu) providing clear demonstrations of by Michele Perron
the brand new choreography.
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Wherever U Go
2 Wall – 48 Counts – Intermediate
by Shaz Walton
Soul 2 Soul
4 Wall – 32 Counts – Intermediate
by Kate Sala
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4 WALL – 68 COUNTS – INTERMEDIATE
STEPS ACTUAL FOOTWORK CALLING DIRECTION
SUGGESTION
Section 1 Side, Together, Side, Hold, Cross, Side, Heel, Hold
1–4 Step right to right side. Step left beside right. Step right to right side. Hold. Side Together Side Hold Right
5–6 Cross left over right. Step right to right side and diagonally back right. Cross Side
7–8 Touch left heel forward on left diagonal. Hold. Heel Hold On the spot
Section 2 Side, Cross, Side, Cross, Side Rock With Holds
1–2 Step left to left side and slightly back. Cross right over left. Side Cross Left
3–4 Step left to left side and slightly back. Cross right over left. Side Cross
5–8 Rock left to left side. Hold. Recover onto right. Hold. Rock Hold Recover Hold On the spot
Section 3 Forward, Touch, Back, Hold, Back, 1/2 Turn, Forward, Hold
1 (Facing right diagonal) Step left forward and across right. (1:30) Forward Forward
2 Touch right toe forward. Touch On the spot
3–4 (Still on diagonal) Step right back. Hold. Back Hold Back
5–8 Step left back. Turn 1/2 right stepping right forward. Step left forward. Hold. (7:30) Back Turn Forward Hold Turning right
Section 4 Forward, Touch, Back, Hold, Back, Hold, 1/2 Turn, Hold
1–4 Step right forward. Touch left toe forward. Step left back. Hold. Forward Touch Back Hold On the spot
5–8 Step right back. Hold. Turn 1/2 left stepping left forward. Hold. (1:30) Back Hold Turn Hold Turning left
Section 5 Forward Lock Step, Scuff, 3/8 Turn, Lock, Forward, Scuff
1–2 Step right forward. Lock left behind right. Right Lock Forward
3–4 Step right forward. Scuff left forward. Right Scuff
5–6 Turn 3/8 left stepping left forward. Lock right behind left. Turn Lock Turning left
7–8 Step left forward. Scuff right forward. (9:00) Left Scuff Forward
Section 6 Cross, Side, Behind, Hold, 1/4 Turn, Hold, 1/4 Turn, Hold
1–4 Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross right behind left. Hold. Forward Side Behind Hold Left
5–6 Turn 1/4 left stepping left forward. Hold. Turn Hold Turning left
7–8 Turn 1/4 left stepping right to right side. Hold. (3:00) Turn Hold
Section 7 Side, Cross, Touch, Hold, Side Rock, Cross, Hold
1–4 Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Touch left toe to left side. Hold. Side Cross Touch Hold Left
5–8 Rock left to left side. Recover onto right. Cross left over right. Hold. Side Rock Cross Hold Right
Section 8 1/4 Turn, Forward x 2, Hold, Forward, 1/2 Turn, Forward, Hold
1–4 Turn 1/4 left stepping right back. Step left forward. Step right forward. Hold. (12:00) Turn Step Step Hold Turning left
5–6 Step left forward. Turn 1/2 right stepping right forward (in place). (6:00) Forward Turn Turning right
7–8 Step left forward. Hold. Forward Hold Forward
Section 9 Forward, Hold, 1/2 Turn, 1/4 Turn
1–2 Step right forward. Hold. Forward Hold Forward
3–4 Turn 1/2 left stepping left forward. Turn 1/4 left (weight still on left). (9:00) Turn Turn
Ending After Count 4, Section 6: Stay facing front wall and
Rock to left side, then rock to right side with a pose.
Choreographed by: Michele Perron (CA) September 2012 A video clip of this
dance is available at
Choreographed to: ‘One Love’ by Carlene Carter (188 bpm) from CD I Fell In Love;
FREE download version by Glenn Rogers available for Linedancer www.linedancermagazine.com
subscribers from www.linedancermagazine.com
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2 WALL – 64 COUNTS – INTERMEDIATE
STEPS ACTUAL FOOTWORK CALLING DIRECTION
SUGGESTION
Section 1 Jazz Box 1/2 Turn, Monterey 1/2 Turn, Hitch
1–2 Cross right over left. Step left back. Cross Back Back
3–4 Turn 1/2 right and step right forward. Step left beside right. Turn Together Turning right
5–6 Touch right to right side. On ball of left, turn 1/2 right stepping right beside left. Touch Turn
7–8 Point left to left side. Hitch left. Point Hitch On the spot
Section 2 Chasse, Back Rock 1/4 Turn, Full Turn, Sway x 2
1&2 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left to left side. Chasse Left Left
3–4 Turn 1/4 right and rock back on right. Recover onto left. Quarter Rock Turning right
5–6 Turn 1/2 left and step right back. Turn 1/2 left and step left forward. Full Turn Turning left
Option Replace full turn with Walk forward - right, left.
7–8 Step right to right side and sway right. Sway left. Sway Sway On the spot
Section 3 Kick Ball Cross, Side Rock, Cross, Hold, Ball Cross, 1/4 Turn
1&2 Kick right to right diagonal. Step right beside left. Cross left over right. Kick Ball Cross Right
3–4 Rock right to right side. Recover onto left. Side Rock On the spot
5–6 Cross right over left. Hold. Cross Hold Left
&7–8 Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Turn 1/4 left and step left forward. Ball Cross Turn Turning left
Section 4 Forward Rock, Triple Full Turn, Forward Rock, 1/2 Turn Shuffle
1–2 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock Forward On the spot
3&4 Triple step full turn right, stepping - right, left, right. Triple Full Turn Turning right
5–6 Rock forward on left. Recover onto right. Rock Forward On the spot
7&8 Turn 1/2 left and step left forward. Close right beside left. Step left forward. Turn Shuffle Turning left
Restart Wall 5: (facing 6:00) Start dance again from the beginning.
Section 5 Step, Pivot 1/8 To Diagonal, Cross, Side, Behind Side Cross, 1/4 Turn Shuffle
1–2 Step right forward. Pivot 1/8 turn left (weight on left). (4:30) Step Pivot Turning left
Note Counts 3 - 8 travel to the left diagonal (towards 1:30).
3–4 Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross Side Left
5&6 Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Behind Side Cross
7&8 Turn 1/4 left and step left forward. Close right beside left. Step left forward. (1:30) Turn Shuffle Turning left
Section 6 Step, Pivot 1/4 To Diagonal, Cross, Side, Behind Side Cross, 1/4 Turn Shuffle
1–2 Step right forward. Pivot 1/4 turn left (weight on left). (10:30) Step Pivot Turning left
Note Counts 3 - 8 travel to the left diagonal (towards 7:30).
3–4 Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross Side Left
5&6 Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. Cross right over left. Behind Side Cross
7&8 Turn 1/4 left and step left forward. Close right beside left. Step left forward. (7:30) Turn Shuffle Turning left
Section 7 Rocking Chair, 1/8 Paddle Turn, Cross Shuffle
1–4 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Rocking Chair On the spot
5–6 Touch right forward. Push/turn 1/8 left squaring up to 6:00 (weight on left). Paddle Turn Turning left
7&8 Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross right over left. (6:00) Cross Shuffle Left
Section 8 1/4 Turn x 2, Forward Shuffle, Forward Rock, 1/2 Turn, Walk
1–2 Turn 1/4 right and step left back. Turn 1/4 right and step right forward. Turn Turn Turning right
3&4 Step left forward. Close right beside left. Step left forward. Left Shuffle Forward
5–6 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock Forward On the spot
7–8 Turn 1/2 right and walk forward right. Walk forward left. Turn Walk Turning right
Ending Section 4: After counts 3 & 4 step forward on left and pose!
Choreographed by: Vivienne Scott (CA) September 2012 A video clip of this
Choreographed to: ‘I Need More Of You’ by DJ Otzi and the Bellamy Brothers from CD Simply The dance is available at
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Restart: One Restart, during Wall 5
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2 WALL – 48 COUNTS – INTERMEDIATE
STEPS ACTUAL FOOTWORK CALLING DIRECTION
SUGGESTION
Section 1 Forward Rock & Forward Rock, Coaster Step, 1/2 Turn Ball Step
1–2& Rock forward on left. Recover onto right. Step left beside right. Rock Forward & On the spot
3–4 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock Forward
5&6 Step right back. Step left beside right. Step right forward. Coaster Step
7&8 Make 1/2 turn left. Step left beside right. Step right forward. Turn Ball Step Turning left
Section 2 Walk Back x 2, Coaster 1/4 Turn Cross, Point, Together, Rock & Cross
1–2 Walk back left. Walk back right. Back Back Back
3&4 Step left back. Step right beside left. Make 1/4 turn left crossing left over right. Coaster Quarter Turning left
5–6 Point right to right side. Step right beside left. Point Together On the spot
Option Replace counts 5 – 6 with full monterey turn.
7&8 Rock left to left side. Recover onto right. Cross left over right. Rock & Cross Right
Section 3 1/4 Turn, Back Shuffle, Back Rock, 1/4 Turn Chasse, & Point
1 Make 1/4 turn left stepping right back. Quarter Turning left
2&3 Step left back. Close right beside left. Step left back. Shuffle Back Back
4–5 Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Rock Back On the spot
6&7 Turn 1/4 left stepping right to side. Close left beside right. Step right to right side. Quarter Chasse Turning left
&8 Step left beside right. Point right to right side. & Point On the spot
Section 4 & Point, 1/4 Turn Flick, Mambo Forward, Step Back, Coaster Step Into Shuffle
&1–2 Step right beside left. Point left to side. Turn 1/4 right on right, flicking left behind. & Point Quarter Turning right
3&4 Rock forward on left. Rock back on right. Step left back. Mambo Step On the spot
5 Step right back. Back Back
6&7 Step left back. Step right beside left. Step left forward. Coaster Step Shuffle Forward
&8 Close right beside left. Step left forward.
Section 5 Cross, 1/4 Turn, Ball Cross Side, Back Rock, Shuffle 1/4 Turn
1–2 Cross right over left. Make 1/4 turn right stepping left back. Cross Quarter Turning right
&3–4 Step right beside left. Cross left over right. Step right to right side. & Cross Side Right
5–6 Rock back on left. Recover onto right. Rock Back On the spot
7&8 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Turn 1/4 left stepping left forward. Side Close Turn Turning left
Restart Wall 3: Add Step Forward Right, then Restart dance (facing back wall).
Section 6 Rock/roll Forward, Ball Heel Hold, Ball Heel, Ball Heel, Step Touch, 1/2 Turn
1–2 Rock forward on right (or do body roll). Recover onto left. Rock Forward On the spot
&3–4 Step right beside left. Touch left heel forward. Hold. & Heel Hold
&5& Step left beside right. Touch right heel forward. Step right beside left. & Heel &
6&7 Touch left heel forward. Step left beside right. Touch right to right side. Heel & Touch
8 Turn 1/2 right on ball of left, stepping right beside left (weight on right). Turn Turning right
Note End of Wall 2, prior to Tag, make sure weight ends on the left.
Tag End of Wall 2: Ensure weight is on the LEFT and repeat last 2 Sections
1–8 Repeat Section 5.
9 – 16 Repeat Section 6 - ending with weight on the right.
Note The music slows down considerably three-quarters of the way through the track.
Simply slow down with it.
Choreographed by: Shaz Walton (UK) September 2012
Choreographed to: ‘Thinking Of Me’ by Olly Murs, CD Single; FREE download version
A video clip of this
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Tag/Restart: One Tag after Wall 2, one Restart during Wall 3
Choreographer’s note: Especially for Mamma P! (aka Pauline Baycroft)
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4 WALL – 32 COUNTS – INTERMEDIATE
STEPS ACTUAL FOOTWORK CALLING DIRECTION
SUGGESTION
Section 1 Step, Step Pivot 1/2, Step, Step Pivot 1/2, Forward Lock Step, Mambo Sweep
1 Step right forward. Step Forward
2&3 Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right. Step left forward. Step Pivot Step Turning right
4&5 Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step right forward. Step Pivot Step Turning left
&6 Lock step left behind right. Step right forward. Lock Step Forward
7&8 Rock forward on left. Rock back onto right. Step left back sweeping right out to side. Mambo Sweep On the spot
Section 2 Sailor Step, Sailor 1/4, Walk Back x 2, Back, Touch, Forward, Touch, Coaster
1&2 Cross right behind left. Step left to left side. Step right to place. Right Sailor On the spot
&3& Cross left behind right. Step right to side. Turn 1/4 right stepping left back. (3:00) Sailor Turn Turning right
4& Step back right. Step back left. Back & Back
5& Step back right. Touch left toe beside right instep. Back Touch
6& Step left forward. Touch right toe beside left instep. Forward Touch Forward
7&8 Step right back. Step left beside right. Step right forward. Coaster Step On the spot
Section 3 Hitch 1/2 Turn, Cross x 2, Rock & Cross, Reverse Full Turn into Basic NC, Side
& Hitch left knee and pivot 1/2 right on ball of right. (9:00) Pivot Turning right
1 –2 Cross left over right. Cross right over left. Cross Cross Forward
3&4 Rock left to left side. Recover onto right. Cross left over right. Rock & Cross Right
5& Turn 1/4 left stepping right back. Turn 1/2 left stepping left forward. Quarter Half Turning left
6 Turn 1/4 left stepping right to right side. Quarter
7&8 Cross rock left behind right. Recover onto right. Step left long step to left side. Back Rock Side Left
Section 4 Back Rock, Side Rock, Cross Rock, 1/4, Step Pivot 1/4 Step, Full Turn, Step Lock
1& Cross rock right behind left. Recover onto left. Back Rock On the spot
2& Rock right to right side. Recover onto left. Side Rock
3& Cross rock right over left. Recover onto left. Cross Rock
4 Turn 1/4 right stepping right forward. Quarter Turning right
5&6 Step left forward. Pivot 1/4 turn right. Step left forward. Step Pivot Step
7& Turn 1/2 left stepping right back. Turn 1/2 left stepping left forward. (3:00) Full Turn Turning left
8& Step right forward. Lock left behind right. Right Lock Forward
Tag End of Wall 2: (facing back wall):
1 Step right forward. Step Forward
2&3 Rock forward on left. Recover onto right. Step left back. Rock & Back On the spot
4& Rock back on right. Recover onto left. Rock Back
Choreographed by: Kate Sala (UK) September 2012 A video clip of this
Choreographed to: ‘Alive’ by Sonique from EP Alive; FREE download version dance is available at
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Tag: There is one Tag at the end of Wall 2
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of Edinburgh as they passed Cornwall on
their Jubilee Tour. And to their delight they
gave an impromptu dance, to honour the
Olympics, to the theme Chariots of Fire.
What a wonderfull experience.
Danson Hotliners
The Hotliners are from dance classes held so proud of the dedication, commitment
at Crook Log and Erith Sports Centres and energy displayed by the team, all
as well as the Adult Education College incidentally are between the ages of 60 and
of Bexley. Instructor Val Ecob, answered 80, an inspiration to everyone,” said Val. “So
an invitation from the Royal Borough of by also inspiring the older generation to
Greenwich to audition as volunteers to stay active, we not only help people to avoid
perform around the Olympic sites during or delay physical disorders associated with
the games. A group from her classes were ageing but also help the memory stay active
then accepted to perform at Woolwich, the and encourage people to socialise, perform
O2 and Cutty Sark sites and had a great and contribute to the community. Our
time doing half hour dance slots which were dance groups have performed widely and
very well received at the venues making a raised funds for various charities over the
striking impact in their red and black. “I am years and will hopefully continue to do so.”
Too Hot!
Margaret Cawood from Bolton and
Eccleshill recently held their fifth charity
event this year. She told us: “We had a
lovely day at M.S.Centre Rawdon but it
was a bit hot on Saturday and a sloping
rough concrete floor but my lovely dancers
managed to keep going and then we all
enjoyed the barbecue.”
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grapevine etc.indd 1 27/09/2012 12:35Happy 18th
In August a group of happy recycled
teenagers met to celebrate the coming
of age of The Texan Dudes, aka Lavinia
and Mick Shann. Rita Hutchinson tells us:
“Their faces were a picture, unfortunately
not captured on film, when dancers
from the Barnet and Broxbourne classes
presented them with the two cakes and a
gift of money. Eighteen years of dancing
and still going strong, here’s to the next
eighteen years, any choreographers for
Zimmer Frame Line Dancing?”
Happy Birthday
Vera
Elizabeth Henderson recently held a special
evening with a birthday presentation, at
her Partners-in-Line class at Seahouses in
Northumberland. “Our oldest member Vera
Weallans celabrated her 85th birthday on
Monday August 27th 2012.Vera has danced
at Seahouses with us for approximately
17years and is still dancing. Presenting
her with flowers is Irene Taylor, with friends
looking on. Happy Birthday Vera.”
Social for CRY
In August 2012, the 8th annual charity said they would like to hold a charity
social for CRY was held at Houghton Line dance in Anthony’s memory. Kim
Conquest in Bedfordshire. The event, was more than happy to get involved.
as always, was hosted by the fabulous She says: “I’m lucky enough to have
Kim Ray, and the equally fabulous been involved in these CRY events
Natalie Thurlow was also there to assist since the first one in 2005, initially invited
Kim in ensuring that the dancefloor was as guest choreographer to teach during
packed all night long. CRY (Cardiac the evening and in 2009, when Kevin
Risk in the Young) is an organisation and Janet moved to Corfu, I took over
that works at raising awareness of hosting and the dj-ing. The dancers
SADS (Sudden Adult Death Syndrome) who attend year after year never fail
in young adults. Eight years ago, Jack to amaze me, as do all the dancers
and Angie Child sadly lost their son who attend with their generosity and
Anthony to the syndrome and their enthusiasm. I am so pleased that this
friends Kevin and Janet Randall, who event gets bigger and better each year,
ran Rustlin’ Country Line dance club, roll on August 2013!”
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grapevine etc.indd 2 27/09/2012 12:35Come Again
The Middlewich U3A Linedancers, newly
formed in February 2012, were asked
to dance in Winsford Town Shopping
Centre to mark the opening of a ‘Drop In
Centre’ called The Lighthouse for a local
Church. Liz Allcock says: “Because they
have only been dancing since February
and we were asked to dance to some
religious music (a challenge for the leader)
several members of Sandbach U3A and
Sandbach Shufflers LDC joined in to make
it a success. Many of the ladies had not
danced in public previously but thoroughly
enjoyed the experience and we were, in
fact, asked to do it again some time.”
Hoe Down
Maureen and Michelle’s 12th annual Hoe
Down at Northycote Farm, Wolverhampton
proved to be a fun day of Line dancing in
spite of a weather forecast that was enough
to deter the most resilient of Line dancers.
They told us: “Strong winds and heavy rain
were forecast but we went ahead with the
event and the weather was much kinder to
us than expected. Dancers were able to
dance from 12 noon until 4pm before the
rain set in and even then, it was not severe.
So many stayed to dance the whole of the
five hour event up to its conclusion at 5pm.
Thank you to everyone who attended. Next
year’s Hoe Down is already confirmed for
August Bank Holiday Monday, as usual.”
‘The Girls’ taught their dance Scared Of
Heights and Michelle even joined in the
dancing in spite of the fact that her baby
was due two days later.
Rene’s Revellers
event
A social was held in September for Rene’s
Revellers, based in York.
David Purdy says, ‘We held it at the York
Health Service Club. Paul Bailey provided
the entertainment and a good night was
had by all.
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grapevine etc.indd 3 27/09/2012 12:35Feel The Beat help out
Alan and Barb Heighway from Feel the Beat put on events for families who could not so we all dressed up. We were also asked
Line dance club, Shropshire, were asked to manage to get away over the holidays and to do a display of the dances which we do.
help out their local church over the summer Alan and Barb did their bit by teaching Line We then had beef burgers and hotdogs as
holidays and very kindly agreed. The church dancing. They said, “It was American day a reward!”
Two 70th birthdays
Wendy and Michael, who attend The Dixie
Kickers Line dance club have both had a
70th birthday this year. Instructor Denise
Nicholls says, “Michael had a Line dance
party in May and requested no gifts,
however Michael did have alot of gifts
and also gifts of money, Michael being the
person he is, donated is birthday money
to 2 charities very close to his heart he
gave £130-00 to the NSPCC and £100-
00 to The Red Cross. We gave Wendy a
surprise birthday party in July at one of
our classes and she was totally shocked
at the generosity of all her friends in Line
dancing but she really enjoyed the day.
Everyone from the Dixie Kickers wishes
Michael and Wendy all the very best, they
are two of the nicest people you wish to
meet and we all love them both.”
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grapevine etc.indd 4 27/09/2012 12:35Olympic
Dancer Future Charity Events
Saturday 20th October 2012
Jo’s City Stompers Line dancers 3rd fundraising night at
KSC Moodiesburn, Glasgow. Combined proceeds to be
In January 2012, Line dancer Maureen Bullock, met up with her divided between Cancer Care/Heart and Stroke/Meningitis
good friend and fellow instructor Barbara Lowe at the Linedancer and Deaf Blind. Sponsored afternoon dancers. Afternoon
Crystal Boot Awards. Barbara had applied to dance in the Olympic 12.30-4.30. Non-sponsored dancers £5. Evening 7.30-12
ceremonies, so after much discussion Maureen decided to apply Mid £7. All day tickets £10. Evening guest DJ Gary Lafferty.
as well. She told us: “In the audition they assessed our suitability For tickets and further info contact: Jo 07539 824264
as a performer and a role best suited for us. We had to show we
could walk in time to music, find numbered co-ordinates on the Saturday 3rd November 2012
floor, also to mime and act. After a long anxious wait I was accepted. Charity Line dance evening with ALL proceeds going to Help
We spend many weeks over the next four months rehearsing our For Heroes. Finchampsted Memorial Hall, Finchampsted
Umbrella dance to a remix of the Rihanna track. On the night we RG40 4JU. 7.30 to 10:30pm.Tickets: £5 - available on the
entered from The Vom, the tunnel under the stadium, behind big door or in advance from The Village Shop, Finchampsted
black curtains we could hear the audience of 80,000, then we were (opposite Memorial Hall). Nibbles provided, bar available,
on! The noise and the flashbulbs I will never forget. We then went raffle, silent auction, lucky door number. All welcome.
out for the Finale with Beverley Knights rendition of ‘I am what I
am’ and we finished up with sign language to the song. The whole
experience was wonderful and a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
between Your chance to comment or let off
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Between The Lines
thelines
Linedancer Magazine
Southport PR9 0QA
editor@linedancermagazine.com
Here is an extract of a wonderful
Line Dancing Is As Great As It Ever poem written by Richard Like
about his Line dance teacher...
Was - Just Enjoy It !
Let me introduce you to Janet,
Firstly may I say thanks for a great what they would like. I find it suits most my friend and teacher
magazine. I really look forward to it people to teach at least the Linedancer She spells it out so plainly, not like a preacher
arriving each month. I love the articles and Top Ten dances so that when dancers visit Which way to turn and where to put my feet
features and of course it’s a chance to see other classes and areas they have some Dancing in line and keeping it neat
what new dances are around. common ground. Beyond that I teach a
mix of easy to difficult with country as well Doing a lock step to the left and then to the right
I have been Line dancing for about 18 as pop music and that way dancers can A triple turn really gives me a fright
years and teaching for over 15 and I pick and choose what they want to dance. Crossovers and shuffles and now a grapevine
love it just as much now as I did in the I can’t believe these legs are really mine
beginning. I like the fact that it has evolved Can we all not just relax and enjoy our
and that all types of music is used. There dancing and please stop moaning. It is It’s ten o’ clock now and this is when the night ends
is something out there for everyone at a great way to spend some of your free Lots of hugs and kisses, saying goodbye to friends
whatever level and musical tastes. I am time, it keeps you fit and keeps your mind Take it easy now to recover from the pain
always quite saddened when people active and just think of all the great people Then turn up next Tuesday to do it all again
moan about how our hobby has changed and good friends you have made along
but wouldn’t we be bored if nothing ever the way. Long may it last! So thank you Janet, you’re such a gem
moved on? I think that most instructors That’s why we turn up again and again
now know their class well enough to teach Ann Smith, Middlesbrough Having a laugh and meeting people too
Yes folks, dancing really is good for you!
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grapevine etc.indd 5 27/09/2012 12:35The World
Dance Masters
is possibly one of
the biggest dance
events in the world,
now in its 15th year.
We sent
Claire Butterworth
to take it all in
and tell us about it.
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world dance masters.indd 2 27/09/2012 12:40This year the Prestigious World Dance This year’s choreography competition
Masters was back at the spectacular was bigger than ever with two categories
Winter Gardens in Blackpool. and two amazing prizes up for grabs,
With dancers from all over the world with the Country division dancing for a
in attendance the general atmosphere trip to Australia to be able to teach at
was amazing with everyone being able the Mayworth Country dance festival in
to meet up with friends old and new and Tamworth and the non-country division
have plenty of fun and of course plenty of winning a trip to the U.S.A and to be able
dancing. Sam Robbins, Nicola Lafferty, to teach at the Boston Showdown.
Jamie Whalley and the newly appointed There were 62 entries in all from all over
Social Director, Craig Bennett, worked the world, a 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize was
so hard to make it the success it was. given for each category from Beginner/
As the main competition was happening Improver through to Advanced in each
in the Empress Ballroom throughout the section, 1st prize winners were then
day, where everyone had their chance through to the final and danced again.
to see the most amazing dancers from The final winner in the country division
ages four to 80 compete for a world was Helena Jeppsson from Sweden Next year’s event again will be held at
championship status, there was social with her lovely waltz ‘It’s Never Easy’ the Winter Gardens which is one of the
dancing in the Spanish room with Big to the track ‘Easy’ by The Rascal Flatts world’s most famous ballrooms
Dave Baycroft. and the non-country winner was Linda on the 16th-18th August.
As usual Dave was keeping everyone McCormack from Scotland with her Again, social dancing and
happy with requests as well as lovely dance ‘Loving You’ to the fabulous instruction throughout
workshops from some of our leading track of the same name by Paolo Nutini. the weekend in the
choreographers including Ria Vos, The judges for the competition were Spanish Hall, West
Karl-Harry Winson, Joey Warren, Craig Rachael McEnaney, Scott Blevins, Ria Coast Swing social and
Bennett, Scott Blevins, Dee Musk and Vos, Dee Musk, Karl-Harry Winson, instruction in the Arena
last year’s choreography competition Debbie McLaughlin and Craig Bennett. Ballroom and the World
winner Kirsten Matthiessen. As the evening came upon us everyone Championships in the
There was also the World Swing gathered in the Empress Ballroom for Empress Ballroom.
Masters event alongside all of this in more dancing and in anticipation to see
the Arena Ballroom again with Beginner what the World Dance Masters had in
to Advanced workshops and social store for us with the spectacular shows,
dancing throughout the day from the which included routines from John
leading US professionals and general Lindo, Crystal Main, Jenny Stephenson,
social dancing in the evening, the floor Rachael McEnaney, James Mclauchlan
for this event was again bought by Pedro and Glen Ball. Both Friday and Saturday
Machado’s very own Pro Dance Floors. evenings shows yet again amazed
everybody, then onto more social
dancing in each room until 3am.
Sunday night’s social in the Spanish
room bought everyone together, with
Dave bringing everyone their requests
and even a mad party hour where
the room just went bonkers, with The
Wobble, YMCA and loads more.
To me it just finished the weekend off
perfectly and I for sure went home with
sore feet, which is a real good sign.
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Gaye
Teather
Skegby class
Once again we Give me a little background on Gaye around the country and overseas. I have
try to bring the Teather? been privileged to meet and interview a
number of famous people, most notably
lowdown on a well I have been teaching Line dance
for over 13 years ably assisted by my
Porter Wagoner and Ray Walker of the
Jordanaires. The meeting was arranged
known face in the husband, Mick. We are due to celebrate
our 40th wedding anniversary this year.
by my friend and mentor, Dave Sheriff.
He also kindly invited me to spend two
Line dance world. (We married young of course!) We
have two children, Charlene and Lukas
days in the recording studios in Nashville
with himself and Ray and to later share
both in their early twenties and single. the stage with some of the top singers at
They each have their own homes and the Grand Ole Opry during the evening
Here Laurent Saletto live close by in Sutton-in-Ashfield, a
small town just outside Mansfield in
performance. It was an incredible
experience. I am currently writing my
catches up with instructor Nottinghamshire. I think I began dancing own biography merely as a personal
almost as soon as I could walk! I adored historical record for the benefit of my
and choreographer, ballet as a child and later moved on to children and their own future families. So
ballroom and latin. I am the youngest of many precious memories are lost if they
Gaye Teather. five children and two of my older siblings are not passed on either by the spoken
were dancers, my brother being a fully or written word.
qualified ballroom and latin instructor
so I was always in the midst of dancers When did you discover Line dance?
and dancing. My love of words led me And why did it grab you?
to become an avid reader and writer
and I worked as a Legal Secretary for I first encountered Line dancing in the
many years, specialising in Matrimonial mid 70’s when, believe it or not, it was
and Family Law. I have worked for Up danced mainly to pop music, it being
Country magazine for over a decade the era of Saturday Night Fever etc. I
as feature writer, columnist and Dance loved it but sadly the class I attended
Editor. In addition, I also run seven Line finally closed and I drifted on to other
dance classes and one partner dance interests such as wine making, karate
class each week as well as DJ’ing and and yoga (how diverse can a person
teaching regularly at weekend events be?) A visit to the USA in 1994 rekindled
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tell me more Gaye.indd 1 27/09/2012 12:42The fam
ily
Gaye relaxing
a former love of country music and it went down quite well! I then entered my opinion, a misnomer as it indicates
a weekend festival at Stoke on Trent several choreography competitions, conflict or division which need not be
around that time saw me re-introduced always making it to the finals, which the case. Whatever our favourite genre,
to Line dancing but this time to country helped my confidence grow so that we all share the same passion for Line
music. This was something we could when I was asked to teach at a local dance. I do think, though, that we need
do as a family. I was hooked! Mick and pub in town I was brave enough to to maintain a balance and providing that
I set out to find a class near to our home agree to give it a go. There were about choreographers and instructors strive to
where children would be accepted, by four people that first night but the class write and teach a fair balance of country/
this time they were aged four and six. grew and we had to move premises non country I feel that the future of Line
We finally found a class where we could and numbers continued to increase dancing is secure.
all dance together. All four of us took and today Mick and I have eight very
to it like ducks to water and became healthy classes! In 2002 I became fully What are your thoughts about Line
a familiar group on the circuit as the qualified with B.W.D.A. and continued to dance today?
children proved to be excellent dancers choreograph dances. I have lost count of
and looked so cute in their tiny cowboy how many I have written over the years. Line dancing has definitely evolved and
boots and hats. Charlene later went on The inspiration to choreograph always become much more of an art form than it
to become a successful competition begins with the music. If it’s catchy, if used to be. Dances have become more
dancer and choreographed the popular it stays in my head long after the song sophisticated and dancers much more
dance ‘Old Soldiers’. has finished, if the lyrics tell a story, if the aware of phrasing, timing etc. This is a
beat makes me desperate to dance, then good thing but I hope we never lose the
How did you start choreographing? it has potential! I do like variety but I feel fun element which sets it apart from most
that country has an advantage in that other dance forms and that it continues
My first choreography occurred around dances to this genre tend to stay around to be accessible to everyone regardless
1997 when I wrote a simple one wall or longer and have a greater chance of of age, ability (or disability) and musical
circle Beginner dance to Dave Sheriff’s becoming classics. My greatest honour taste.
song ‘Best of Friends’. I’d noticed that was to be the only British choreographer
dancers never quite knew what to dance ever to win two coveted Beat Award And finally in one sentence, the best
when this song was performed so I put trophies from New Zealand for Best things about Line dance
together a little routine called ‘Happy Internationally Choreographed Dance
Times’ and it came to the notice of Dave and Best Country Music Dance for It keeps mind and body active, offers a
who later, at one of his gigs persuaded Oklahoma Wind in 2008. The phrase fantastic social life and is a form of dance
me to get up on stage and teach it and ‘country-v-pop’ that we often hear, is in achievable by all ages and abilities.
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tell me more Gaye.indd 2 27/09/2012 12:42Calendar
G rls
Dynamite Dot gives us an update on
her latest project, proving that dancers
overcome all kinds of obstacles, from
illness to inhibitions. The story continues...
We amuse ourselves here in the down on a rug, totally starkers! Lifting wanted her air brushed ‘ugly’ but that darn
Dynamite Club by elevating ourselves to one leg provocatively she said ‘’will that photographer Jamima wouldn’t oblige!
a Dance Academy, where carrier bags do?’’ But my jaw was still dropped. The Having said that, I feel that the greatest
are not allowed because it lowers the only thing she insisted on was a vase of beauty of all lies within the hearts of all of
tone but where good manners and a flowers to represent the Hospice logo... I our calendar girls. None more so than
sense of humour will get you a life long insisted on a cowboy hat to at least cover the generosity and heroic contribution
membership. We have had a hand carved her derriere! from Pauline/Miss July and Gillian/Miss
plaque made to prove our Academy What a gal! What a role model. August who have both suffered from
status, made for us by Roy, one of my and beaten breast cancer. Neither one
class sweethearts... Hey! teacher needs Here in the Academy of dreams we hesitated for a moment in baring both spirit
some motivation too! If only he could have several ‘dare to live’ role models... and body for the calendar. Our Miss
have carved me a new pair of boobs for none more so than Big Jean aged 76, November also wanted to give something
the calendar shoot. Alas, I didn’t have it so our Miss March. We call her that because back to the Hospice who had looked after
I didn’t flaunt it! she is a big character and her legs go on her late husband and her family when he
forever. Jean has been with me longer was ill.
If we’re talking about flaunting we need than anyone and is a very spirited lady that
to talk about Millie our 72 year old Miss defies her years and always enjoys her Have I mentioned how wonderful and
October. A glamorous grandmother that Line dancing. Her daughter and husband gutsy all these girls are? Ok! I repeat
dances all night long in killer heels and think that her ‘calendar girl’ involvement is myself, it’s an age thing. I am now a
always looks like she just stepped out of a courageous and wonderful thing to do Dynamite pensioner and on that note
vogue so I was surprised when she put but last I heard, there was a grandson that I will say nothing about myself as Miss
herself forward. Mmmm, thought I... some was wincing slightly and worrying about September. I have decided that I am better
sensitivety needed here and I must break it his street cred. at organising boobs than flashing them!
to her gently that there would be no Armani
outfits or fashion accessories. On the day At the other end of the age spectrum we The Line dancer award for the best pair
of the single shots, she breezed past me, have Carol our 38 year old Miss June who of boots must surely go to Alison, aged 61.
whipped her clothes off and threw herself is so perfectly formed that the rest of us No, that wasn’t a spelling mistake! When
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CALENDAR GIRLS.indd 1 27/09/2012 12:45Alison arrived with enough boots and was worth it.
shoes to fill a shoe shop, I thought we She just needs
would need another two days to set it all building up
up. An inspired prop creation that made with a course
a brilliant picture but talk about Imelda of spinach
Marcos, a mere amatuer. The shot shows before the
only a small selection and when packing next Dynamite
up we discovered that someone else’s idea!
shoes had been packed up too and
she had to go home barefoot! Our Miss Lets finish
May sure loves her boots! the line up
with the
Those girly boots are made for trooping. romantic Miss
Troopers one and all, especially the February. The
tenacious Miss April, aka Irene. She Valentine girl
actually had her shop burn down and her known to us
livelihood threatened whilst working on and her lovely
the calendar but she never waivered for a husband as Cath. He
second in her commitment to the project made the heart that
and even kept her sense of humour covered her modesty for
when we played ‘Smoky Places’ for her. her picture... Everybody
She was last seen selling calendars to now... awww, bless.
unsuspecting security guards in Asda!
Like any great team we needed a Mission almost accomplished. The CALENDARS
couple of good reserves to safegaurd fun of the Dynamite club, run by my
the project from mishap. Millie could crazy self for the last 18 years will have AVAILABLE NOW
have fallen off her stilletoes or someone yet another unforgettable notch on its
could have been taken ill so Dena and belt. This calendar, in part, is from me to Email Dot
Jackie dedicated themselves to this task my wonderful club members both past elizabethdavies91@yahoo.com
brilliantly. We included them in all the and present for all the love, music, fun,
group shots to make a ‘Daring Dozen’. friendship and dance that we have shared
together. It will soon be time for me to hang Phone
Less daring was our stressed up the well worn boots for good. 01254 707345
out photographer, ‘’Don’t ask me
again’’ Jamima Butterworth. The All we need to do now is raise lots of money
photographs speak for themselves for The East Lancashire Hospice so please
Price £5 plus £1.50 p/p UK or
though and show that all her perspiration buy a calendar or make a donation, or both. £3 Rest of world
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CALENDAR GIRLS.indd 2 27/09/2012 12:45Me and Mum
Me and my
daughter,
Natalie
Eight years ago The last thing I said in that article in
2004 was: “I hope other people will
happy teenager, as happy as a teenager
going through GCSE’s can be. Natalie
Linedancer realise that it is possible to achieve the
seemingly impossible, even with two left
is an amazing person, full of life, she
plays the guitar and has a personality
magazine feet and no rhythm. Keep on dancing,
you never know where it will take you.”
that has my husband and I constantly
laughing at her latest stories. As for
published an article Well I stand by those words.
At the start of my dance career I had
me, life is never dull. I made use of my
web design qualification setting up my
on Line dancer, been teaching a couple of years and
my Beginner classes were flourishing
own business. Then after going back to
college, I started tutoring Adult Literacy,
choreographer with ladies of all ages. I was also in the
early stages of Spirit of the South, a new
Numeracy and Computer Basics. I am
now working full time teaching in adult
and instructor venture running live monthly socials
and who are now looking forward to it’s
education.
But that is only one part of my life,
Justine Brown, 100th show. I am proud to say many
original members still support the club
the other is dance. I started writing
dances almost five years ago, just for
who set out to and fun loving new members keep the
atmosphere bouncing at every show. Not
my classes and private events. Then I
was approached by singers M.T Allan
become a Line only do I run the monthly socials but have
expanded the club to host day festivals
and Chris Harris, who asked me to
choreograph dances to their music.
dance success. with acts including Natalie Thurlow, Plain
Loco, Alan Gregory and Glenn Rogers,
With huge support from my dancers I
progressed into writing more and here I
charity events raising £1000’s for Marie am enjoying the success of a little dance
Curie and local charities, outdoor shows, named Calling Memphis. Seeing steps
Read her county fetes and school events, plus
choreographer workshops with Kate
that I have scribbled down in my office
printed in a leading magazine is such
continued story... Sala, Peter and Alison and many others
over the years.
an amazing feeling. Every time this has
happened I feverishly open Linedancer
I am pleased to say that after a difficult magazine and make everyone at home
birth, my daughter Natalie, is a fit and read it while I dance on the spot.
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