Monday, December 18, 2017

Florida Line Dance Classic (Not Tampa!) 2017

This was the new Tampa event held at the airport Marriott in Orlando (home of FITS).

Friday teaches I took:
My Reason (Verdonk, Camps, Alart) taught by Marilyn McNeal**
Sentimental (McEnaney-White) taught by Rachael
I Was Wrong (Neville Fitzgerald & Julie Harris) taught by Sandy Albano**
Oh Mama Hey (Thompson Szymanski & Mundy) taught by Jo**
You Made Me Do (Craig, Flowers, & Livingston) taught by Will

Saturday teaches I took:
Dabbin’ Gold (Vane, Murray, Hadisubroto, Gene) taught by Joey Warren**
3 Rules (Snooke & Richard) taught bby Sandy Albano**

Sunday teaches I took:
All Katchi, All Night Long (Maus) taught by Jamie Marshall**

**These are the ones I’ll for sure be looking to teach... They all might get taught eventually. There were also quite a few beginnner dances that were demo’ed that may end up in my Thursday class as well....

Kathy and I were able to dance with Betsy during the choreography competition with her improver Christmas dance, “Come On Christmas”. That was a new experience and wa fun to do!

Rachael Workshop 12-16-17

We had a great time at Rachael’s winter workshop! Five of us went (me, Debbie, Marlene, Terry, & Vicki) and we stayed on the floor until 6pm!

Dances Rachael taught:

85 by Rachael and Kerry Maus. Phrased 80 Count dance to the music “85” by Andy Grammar. This will be the first dance I end up teaching.

Another Love Song by Karl-Harry Winson. 64 Count, 2 Wall Intermediate to the music “Another Love Song” by Ne-Yo.

I Run To You (classic) by Rachael. 64 Count, 2 Wall Intermediate to the music “I Run To You” by Lady Antebellum.

Just Drunk Enough by Rachael. 32 Count, 2 Wall Intermediate night club to the music “Tonight I Wanna Cry” by Keith Urban. This will be another that will be taught right away.

K is For Kicks by Christopher Gonzalez. 32 Count, 4 Wall Absolute Beginner. Music “Feel It Still” by Portugal. This will be a floor-split to Rebel is for Kicks that Chris has taught.

Stars Stripes and Dirt by Darren Bailey. 32 Count, Improver to the music “Heartbeat” by Drake White. This will get taught to the Thursday class.

Don’t Sweat It by Shane McKeever, Rebecca Lee, and Fred Whitehouse. Phrased A/B Advanced funky dance to the music “Sweat” by Casely featuring Lil Jon & Machel Montano. This was my favorite of the day - and will take more work!!! Fast, Funky, Fun!