Well done to everyone at Calne. It was a chilly night outside but you all soon warmed up.
Tonight we danced
Lindi Shuffle (Contra)
Made in Mexico
Mamma Maria
Tonight we had two ‘new to you’ dances
That Honky Tonk Highway
32 Count, 4 Walls
Choreographer: Maggie Shipley
Music: Honky Tonk Highway by Luke Combs
Lonely Drum
32 count, 4 Walls
Choreographer: Darren Mitchell
Music: Lonely Drum by Aaron Goodvin
Chippenham AB.
What a great class from you all. Some tricky moments that you all overcame. You’re getting better each week.
Tonight we danced
Ritas Waltz
Ah Si
22
Rocket to the Sun
This weeks ‘new to you’ dance was Cowboy Charleston
16 Count, 4 walls
Choreographer: Jeanette Hall and Tonya Miller
Music: Liquid Lunch by Caro Emerald (and many many more)
Lots of energy and people in the room tonight at Chippenham.
Well done to you all, and thanks for the Advent Calendar Donna!
Tonight we danced
A Hero AB
Calums Rise
Made In Mexico
Senorita
22
Glass of Wine
Rocket to the Sun
Don’t forget that if you haven’t voted for the people categories for the Crystal Boot awards, the voting closes on the 17th November. Go vote.
If the name you want to vote for isn’t on the provided list for each category, type in their name at the bottom of the page in the text box.
Well done to everyone at Calne, we even had a surprise ‘special guest’ this evening.
We decided to take it easy with a gentle recap evening for you all.
Tonight we danced
A Hero AB
Calums Rise
Made In Mexico
Senorita
22
Rocket to the Sun
Don’t forget that if you haven’t voted for the people categories for the Crystal Boot awards, the voting closes on the 17th November. Go vote.
If the name you want to vote for isn’t on the provided list for each category, type in their name at the bottom of the page in the text box.
Chippenham AB Class
You were all amazing this evening, we’re both so impressed with your progression
Tonight was recap night
We Danced
Stand By Me
Ritas Waltz
Brave
Mamma Maria
Rocket to the Sun
I mentioned in class that there is a list of all the AB dances we have done so far in class with links to the step sheets and videos. You can find that list HERE
We’re also updating our Youtube playlists and will post a link to those in the next couple of days
Local socials for the rest of the November
9th November – Woodborough Club. Smithy Lane, Pewsy, SN9 5PL. 7pm doors open. There is a bar, please do not bring your own drinks. Live music from Done and Broke. £10 entry. Raffle and prizes are welcome. ALL LEVELS
15th November – Di’Mond Spurs Social. St Pauls Church and Community Centre, St Pauls Drive, Swindon, SN3 5BY. 7:30 – 10:30pm. £7 entry. Raffle and prizes are welcome. No bar, bring your own. Recorded Music. ALL LEVELS
16th November – Triple C. Westbury Labour Club, 9 Haynes Road, Westbury, BA13 3HA. 7:30pm. Live music from Cliff Weston and country disco. £8 entry. There is a bar, please do not bring your own drinks. ALL LEVELS
22nd November – Line Dance with ME. St Philip and St Jame’s Church, 35 Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 2QF. No Bar, bring your own drinks. Bring a plate of food to share. £6 entry, Recorded Music. Raffle and prizes are welcome. ALL LEVELS
24th November – Dad ‘N’ Daughter Social. Wyvern Club, 51 Church Walk, Devizes, SN10 3AA. 2pm – 5pm. £8 entry. There is a bar, please do not bring your own drinks. Sit down bingo, no raffle. Recorded Music.
Well done to everyone at Chippenham class. You were in fine voice this evening.
Tonight We Danced
Until the Dawn
Calum’s Rise
The Last Shanty
Glass of Wine (alternative music)
Senorita
Brave
Rocket to The Sun
Tonights New Dance was Made in Mexico
Made in Mexico
32 Count, 4 Walls
Choreographer: Maddison Glover
Music: Made in Mexico By Neon Union
Well done to everyone at Calne this evening. You all did brilliantly.
Tonight We Danced
Until the Dawn
Calum’s Rise
The Last Shanty
Glass of Wine
Brave
Tonights New Dance was Made in Mexico
Made in Mexico
32 Count, 4 Walls
Choreographer: Maddison Glover
Music: Made in Mexico By Neon Union
Chippenham Absolute Beginners
Well done to you all. We stepped it up a little this evening and you all did fantastic.
Tonight we danced
Ritas waltz
Ah Si
Lindi Shuffle
Rocket to the Sun
Tonights new dance was ’22’
22
32 Count, 4 Walls
Choreographer: Michelle Risley
Music: You Look Like You Love Move by Ella Langley and Riley Green
There are two Line Dance awards coming up in the new year and the first one has now opened up their ‘People’ Nominations.
The Crystal Boot awards are International Line Dance awards, effectively considered the ‘Oscars of the Line Dance World’.
The dance categories are nominated year round through votes for specific dances on the Line Dancer website that you can cast each month.
The People award nominations are made via an online survey (link below).
The way this survey works is that you can make THREE selections for each category. Whilst there is a list of names for each category shown to select from.
You can nominate ANYONE you want to nominate using the text box at the bottom of the list.
You do not have to make three choices for each category, that is just the maximum.
For a lot of you, this is the first time you’ll be exposed to Line Dance Awards so I’ve put together a little primer.
I’ll give examples of names you might recognise, this is not a voting suggestion.
The Categories are
DJ of the Year: This could be anyone who DJ’s at Line Dance clubs, socials, events etc. Some names you will recognise are Gary Lafferty, Michelle Risley and Michael Lynn (Please note Michelle and Gary cannot be nominated as they have won it too many times!)
Artist of the Year: These are performing artists (musicians, singers) that cater to the Line Dance world. For example, Sammi Lee Bassey, Billy Curtis etc
Female Personality of the Year: Personalities within the Line Dance Industry. Some names you might recognise/remember are Michelle Risley, Mona Leth etc
Male Personality of the Year: Male Personalities within the Line Dance Industry. Some names you might recognise are Karl Harry Winson, Michael Lynn, Gary Lafferty
UK Instructor of the Year: This category is for any Line Dance Instructors. You’ve all met several instructors so choose who you think should be nominated here.
UK Choreographer of the Year: The ones who write the dances, UK Based. Choose your favourite dances and have a quick google to see who wrote them if you don’t remember, check if they are UK and select from the list or write in a name.
International Instructor of the Year: Non UK Instructors. Many of you have not been exposed to many non UK instructors but for example, for those who came to the June weekend, you all met Mona Leth.
International Choreographer of the Year: Choreographers that are not from the UK. A quick example here is Ben Murphy choreographed ‘A Bar Song’, Malene Jakobsen wrote Glass of Wine.
Digital Service 2024: These are generally online platforms. For example we use Everything Line Dance a LOT for information, step sheets etc, we also try to use Line Dance Dallas for demo videos.
Rising Star 2024: This is someone in the Line Dance World that is on the rise. They are achieving things. It could be choreography, music, teaching, building a community or business.
The link for the People Nomination Survey is https://s.surveyplanet.com/uwxs41tv I would urge you all to visit the link, nominate anyone you think is deserving of a nomination and spread the word!
Nominations for the UK Line Dance Awards start in January and we’ll post about those closer to the time
