We had 22 Steppin' Out dancers meet and carpool to the "Gonna Make U Dance" line dance workshop in Orlando, Florida on Saturday....instructing  were Suzanne Wilson, Sandy Albano, Lindy Bowers, and Janice Graves. The workshop was held in the Whirl & Twirl Dance Hall.....what a beautiful place for dancing!....gorgeous wood floor, plenty of room (although we had quite a crowd), chairs lining the floor (I think these are used more for holding everyone's stuff than sitting) cool air, free water, great instructors, and everyone ready to dance.....all the ingredients of a perfect dance day.


Saturday, April 19, 2008
Line Dance Workshop
Gonna Make U Dance workshop was the second one I have attended this year. Lots of great dancers and 19 from our Steppin Out Group. I think we had the most from any one group which was really nice.
Dances taught included Lift Me Up by Glynn Holt (taught at our first beginner class this past Sept-- real basic beginner teach), Country As Can Be by Suzanne Wilson (enjoyed doing this dance -- will be a great beginner dance and floor split to Country As a Boy Can Be by Slijters), Work In Progress by Arline Winerman & Lindy Bowers (this one was just OK, not my favorite), He Hate Me by Janis Graves & Lindy Bowers (liked this dance -- has lots of quick steps and keeps you moving -- good beginner dance), Holla Yee Haw by Suzanne Wilson ( liked the step slide, 3 bounces section as well as the push forward & back, push & steps -- not to crazy about the quick twist and points), Black & Gold by Teresa & Vera (liked this dance and got it on the first wall -- just needs a little more work and think I will have it anyway), Good Times by Dave Bassett (this dance also keeps you moving with a tricky last 8 counts -- liked the dance), Into the Night by Rachael McEnaney (This is an Intermediate/advanced level dance and since I do not teach to that level, I sat this one out-- several of our group stayed out and learned this dance. kudos to you).
Thanks to the wonderful Instructors who were teaching. The day went very quickly.
Just Checkin'...are you out there dancing?......Linda



We learned a variety of dances from ultra beginner to high intermediate.
Lift Me Up(Glynn Holt) 24 ct, 4 wall Ultra beginner dance  Works on vines, brushes and only 1/4 turn
He Hates Me (Graves & Bowers) 32 ct 4 wall, beginner Cute dance to country music
Hola Yee Haw (Wilson) 32 ct 2 wall Beginner Level Floor split for Guyton's Saddle Up Shawty
Country as a Boy Can Be (Wilson) 32 ct 4 wall Beginner Another great floor split for the intermediate level dance by Carina Slijters
Good Times (Bassett) 48 ct 4 wall easy intermediate New Alan Jackson song...several dances out to this song but this is a great one for your improver/ easy intermediate bunch, fun footwork in the last 16 counts
Black & Gold (Teresa & Vera) - 64 ct 4 wall intermediate No tags or restarts....LOVED this one, different step sequences, fantastic music...on my teach list for this week.
Into the Night (McEnaney) 48 ct 2 wall Int/adv level Last teach of the day and even though my brain was full this one was great...such a beautiful piece of  music by Santana and the dance,a smooth nighclub, fits perfectly....will have to dance a few times to fit the tag in correctly......hearing lots of great buzz on this one.
Thanks out to Suzanne, Sandy, Lindy, and Janis for giving us a wonderful day of dancing..... Looking forward to the next one in September!
"Just Gotta Be Steppin' Out"
Terri

Four of our dancers were involved in a 4 car accident on the way home.....no one was seriously injured, broken wrist, bruising and soreness......an angel was traveling with them....we all send out a little prayer of thanks and wishes for a speedy recovery.
Instructors: Sandy, Janis, Suzanne, and Lindy
Steppin' Out
Gonna Make U Dance