As I wrote in last month’s article, I teach different levels of line dance classes. Recently I was blessed to be able to travel from Ohio’s cold temperatures for a mini-vacation in Florida’s warm weather, where I took two line dance lessons at the Dallas Bull in Tampa. I briefly...Read More »
In this article, I will attempt to explain the different levels of line dances; I say ‘attempt’ because even though I have been a line dance teacher for over 25 years, I still get frustrated with these categories. I’ll explain why later; first let me give you these simple descriptions...Read More »
My articles in the previous two months discussed the physical, mental, and emotional impact that line dancing can have in your life. Recently I sat down with a local line dancer and instructor, David Goodman of Social 45 in Lisbon, Ohio, to discuss his statement that line dance actually saved...Read More »
Last month’s article was titled “The Benefits of Line Dancing,” in which I touched upon the physical and mental aspects. This month I want to discuss the emotional impact you can experience when you commit to a regular routine of attending line dance classes.
The inspiration for this topic came to...Read More »
If you read my first article here on Cleveland Country Magazine, titled “Learning a New Language,” I gave you a brief background of how I started to teach country line dancing. Some of my current classes are held in bars/restaurants; however, recently I...Read More »
Line dance classes are offered at different venues, such as: bars/restaurants, fitness facilities, dance studios, or community centers. No matter where you go for lessons, it is respectful to show your appreciation to the owner of the establishment for offering their floor or...Read More »
Even after all the years that I have been a line dance instructor, I am still amazed that some people mistakenly think that they can “learn everything” in one or two lessons. In addition, they believe that they should be able to remember as many steps and dances as someone...Read More »
When you take a line dance lesson, you dance to music played by either the instructor or a DJ. Some dancers have a difficult time transitioning from recorded music to a live band. There are several factors that I will discuss here as to why dancers may prefer a...Read More »
For those of you who are new to line dancing, let me start by briefly explaining the terms “tag” and “restart.” Both are used by choreographers in their dance to stay with the phrasing of the song and/or lyrics. A “tag” is a step sequence that may be included once...Read More »
No matter what bar/club you go to, there is a definite need for dance floor etiquette. Hopefully most teachers review the basic “rules” during their lesson, but if people don’t attend class, they might not know. It is common sense and courtesy to show respect on the dance floor.
For anyone who has never taken a line dance class, there are many different reasons to try one. You will be hooked, once you get past the language “barrier” of learning how all the new words translate into various steps. Line dancers understand what to do when an instructor says...Read More »
“Swing Dancing” I’m sure creates an image in your mind. We picture couples dancing at a fast pace to jazzy music with bouncy movements, a lot of arm swinging, twirls, flips and other quick acrobatic movements. We think black and white movies, song and dance scenes in diners, early Rock...Read More »
