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The Workshop this year is dedicated to the memory of Les Akers.  He was a dear friend and recently passed away from cancer. He was a tremendous dancer and will be missed by scores of people.  His big dream was to go to the jg Marathon and meet Scott Blevins.  He was able to do that last spring 2011 and here’s what Scott had to say about him:

 

Hello Nikki,

 

Jean forwarded the email about Les to me.  I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.  I remember him being in every class I had and dancing beside him in the evening dance.  It was a special weekend for me because of Les.  I don't see myself the way Les talked about me but I feel honored that anybody would see me the way he did.  He said such nice things about me and my choreography and all I could think was, I'm nothing compared to this man.  He was very ill but he was living life to the fullest.  We can all learn a lot from him.  I wish I could have known him better but what I do know is the world will be a little less special with out him in it.  I hope you all are coming again this year so we can dance one together for Les.  Give my love and kindest thoughts to his family.

 

Take care,

Scott Blevins

 

2012 Workshop, April 19-21.  Hello Dudes & Dollies!!!  Belles and Beau Brummels!  This year’s Workshop theme:  “Take 2012”... as in Hollywood, Dahling.

 

Gussy up in your hottest Hollywood garbs, sexiest Burlesque bloomers, tightest Tango tie and tails, feathers, caps and bells (oh heck, just wear that old Toto costume) and come join us as we bedeck and bedazzle our way through yet another fob-yu-loss  workshop.

Take 2012

 Register to get your Workshop ticket!

The Workshop is limited to 200 participants. So don’t delay! The C:\Users\nikster\Documents\web home page 2011_files\stargold.gif2012 Registration Form can be found on the Workshop Page along with hotel and restaurant information, and other tres chic stuff such as the C:\Users\nikster\Documents\web home page 2011_files\stargold.giflist of dances nominated for the 2012 Workshop and the Open Dance List.

 

Please note... the Workshop date for 2012, April 19-21, is a week later than usual, so be sure and mark your calendars! 

 

So….jump that jetty, snap your fingers, walk in the rain, or take a slow boat… whatever it takes to get to this year’s Farmers Branch Jamboree Workshop.  You'll want to be there when the curtain opens!  

While you have your calendar... don't forget to mark your calendar for the C:\Users\nikster\Documents\web home page 2011_files\stargold.gifTexas Line Dance Jamboree, October 19-20 in Dallas, TX, at the Sterling Hotel.  You wouldn't want to learn the new dances at the Workshop and then miss the Jamboree!

 

Texas Hoe-Down, March 23-25.  Get ready for the Texas Hoe-Down March 23-25, 2012.  Two and a half days and nights of non-stop line dancing plus... NTA classes on style and technique... Competition dancing in couples and line... Variety show... Vendors booths!!!  You can check the line dance agenda at this link.

 

Located at the DFW Marriott South Hotel, 4151 Centreport Blvd, Fort Worth, 76155.  Click here for registration on-line.  Then click on “2012 Texas Hoe-Down Registration C/W Dance Registration”.

 

 

 

Guess Who’s Coming To Town????  If you guessed Saint Nick or the Easter bunny, you're wrong.  If you guessed Ruben Luna, you're right!

 

When:  Saturday, May 19, 1-5 PM ... and... Sunday, May 20, 1-5 PM

Where: Farmers Branch Sr Center, 14055 Dennis Lane, Farmers Branch, TX

                                                        ... and...

                      Plaza Arts Center, 1115 Fourth Ave., Carrollton, TX

 

That’s right!  Two locations... two solid afternoons... of teaching, reviewing, dancing, and loads of fun with world champion choreographer, Ruben Luna, author of such well-known dances as Hey Soul Sister… Regresa… Smooth Operator… If I Could Change… and more!  You won’t want to miss this great opportunity!  Both afternoons for one price.  Click here for registration info.

 

 

 JRuben Luna

Ruben Luna

 

UTA Class with John Robinson, front row, 2nd from right

John Robinson, Mr. Showcase.  On Saturday, February 25, we had a rockin’ good time with John Robinson - Mr. Showcase Himself  - as he taught our UTA classes several new dances!!!  With his zany personality and wit, John laughed us through EZ Body Rock, Wrapped Inside Your Love, Sipaway Cha, Unmistakable, No Superman, and his latest creation, In The Mood For The Blues!!!  Needless to say, a good time was had by all! 

 

Thank you, John, and we hope to have you back again!

 

Quarterly Mini-Workshops:  We hope to reinstate the Farmers Branch Mini-Workshops to be held every quarter at the Farmers Branch Senior Center, 14055 Dennis Lane, Farmers Branch, TX (972) 241-8636.   The next mini-workshop will be scheduled after the Jamboree Workshop.  The purpose of the mini-workshops at the Farmers Branch Center is to introduce new dances popular in the USA and around the world.  Anyone may attend.  They are held quarterly on a Friday afternoon and are announced about a month in advance.  If you are interested in being added to the notification list for the mini-workshops, please contact Nikki Simpson at rockinredrodeo@verizon.net.  We will let you know when the next mini-workshop is scheduled.

 

 

Nikki's Classes.  For dates and times, check Nikki's Classes page.

 

Upcoming Line Dance Events:  Check the calendar for area and other events:

 

Other Links:  Links to other sites of interest.

 

Line Dance for Exercise:  Line dancing is exercise, and regular exercise has many benefits:

 

  • Increases metabolism... helps control weight and tone muscle.

  • Improves cardiovascular and pulmonary function.

  • Enhances cognitive or mental function.

  • Elevates mood... reduces stress and boosts self-esteem.