As the Midwest Country Dance Party is fast approaching, we are hearing more and more of you wondering about where the beef will be all weekend. After all, dancing makes you hungry, and as you start packing for your dancecation, you’re thinking about what food you might want to bring. Therefore, I have news. …
As usual, spring came and went in 2 weeks, and now it’s summer – and with it, some schedule changes in the DWJ world. June is a BUSY BUSY month for us, so please take note: CLASSES: – Monday’s B2/B1 line dance class at Hanover Township will meet from 1 – 2 pm (instead…
Was your weekend as wild as mine? I can’t believe how busy life has become. It’s getting challenging to save time to relax & regroup, and it’s necessary. To that end, I’ll be leaving on a jet plane for Memorial Day weekend for a little R & R. I’m heading out west to visit my…
The older I get, the harder it is to remember. Sound familiar? The worst thing about dance conventions is my inability to remember everything I learned. Sometimes it’s still in my head at the end of the day, but more often than not, as soon as I walk out of the lesson, I don’t remember…
Anybody still need reminding on what a Bridge Dance is? It’s where we BRIDGE the gap between new and experienced line dancers. I lead the dance on Sunday, May 21st (from 1 – 4 pm at the Wheaton VFW) and I run through each BEGINNER line dance one or two times before we start the music. Most…
Have you heard what’s happening on June 16th – 18th?? Julie Hein and I (along with Courtney’s tireless efforts behind the scenes) are sponsoring the Midwest’s FIRST line and couples dance convention SPECIFICALLY GEARED TOWARDS CHICAGOLAND’S SOCIAL DANCERS!! Oh you thousands of bar dancers, this means you!!! And calling all Beginners: we have something special for you!!! Kat…
I do apologize for the absence of emails from me. I got sick at the beginning of April, Easter arrived and I went to see my daughter in Louisville, and then things got super busy. Sometimes life is really hard. As most of you know, in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 13, DJ…
ANOTHER Announcement? You’ve got to be kidding! I’m not even sitting next to you and I can “hear” you roll your eyes! But the world is re-settling down, and since we’re doing more things, let’s do THIS!! I’ve spoken with Harlan and he’s assured me that cruising is pretty much back to normal. That means…
FINALLY!!! I’ve always dreamed of presenting one of these cool conventions like I love to attend, and finally, my dream is coming true! I am happier than happy to be announcing the 1st Annual, 1st of Its Kind, Country Couples AND Line convention in the Chicago area (specifically, Elmhurst, IL, near Drury Lane Theater), the MIDWEST…