Country Dancing

“Crankin' It Up” at the Q

Colt Ford is an American musician from Georgia, who at one time was a professional golfer, until a leg injury redirected his talents to Country music blended with Rap.

It was his high-energy song, “Crank It Up,” released December 1, 2014, that motivated me to choose as one of the songs...Read More »


Sissy, Bud and a Mechanical Bull

It all began with the 1980 release of the movie Urban Cowboy, starring John Travolta and Debra Winger.  This movie captured the late 1970’s/early 1980’s popularity of country music and dancing in Texas.  It sparked an interest in country dance that has spread around the world.  It was this movie,...Read More »


5-6-7-8, Learning to Count, and Taking Baby Dance Steps

Growing up, and learning how to count.  Funny, who would imagine the significance the numbers 5,6,7,8 would contribute to the success I have found as a Country Dance instructor.

We all remember as a child learning to count to 10, how easy it was to get to 4, but then moving...Read More »


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