Spirits are lifting even faster than covid restrictions are nowadays! The better weather is contributing to a more positive outlook for one and all, and I couldn’t be happier!! I’m as antsy to get outside and return to dancing as everyone else is. I’m still teaching Virtual Line Dance lessons on Mondays (Beginner 1 thru…
DetailsI’m blessed to receive a lot of positive feedback in my line of work, and I’m SO grateful. Sometimes I chuckle and shake it off, though, because I’m full of deficiencies, just like you. As in, have you heard the story of how I simply cannot play the tambourine? Years ago, I used to sing on the…
DetailsHappy May Day!! Every day more of the world reopens, and it warms my heart! Thus, the DWJ world of dance lessons is changing yet again… MONDAYS remain the same; VIRTUAL Beginner 1 at 10 am and VIRTUAL Intermediate at 7 pm TUESDAYS…WELL!! Beginner 2 in-person lessons from 10 – 11:30 am at LOVV The Dance Studio are really filling up! It’s so good to see so…
DetailsAll my bags are packed (sort of); I’m ready to go (well, kinda). Tomorrow morning I leave with Betsy & Sherri for Dallas Texas for a line dance convention! While a couple of events have run since covid, this will be MY first in over a year. I am SO GLAD the world is starting…
DetailsIntermediate Classes are a bit in flux. Virtual classes are changing, as the world is re-opening and in-person classes and dances are re-populating. I’m therefore trying to figure out how to best offer online classes. I have a new plan for April & May. I’ll be introducing major, circuit intermediate dances which will take some time to…
DetailsLife has been kind of wonky lately. I’ve been working from Elgin these past 2 weeks, as I’ve been helping Jeff recover from triple hernia surgery. Jeff and I were married for 15 years, and even though we’ve been divorced since 2014, we’ve remained friends. I was honored when he asked for my support, and I’ve been pleased…
DetailsStarting TONIGHT, I’ll be teaching FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS at SPOTTED FOX ALE HOUSE in St. Charles(3615 E. Main St./Rte 64, across from Charlestowne Mall) for the next two weekends (3/5, 3/6, 3/12, & 3/13)!!! Dance Couples AND Lines from 8 pm – midnight with DJ Jim on FRIDAYS & DJ Artie on SATURDAYS! No cover, just great food, music, and PEOPLE!! It warms…
DetailsYou asked for it; you’ve got it! I received approval from the WHEATON VFW (0N731 Papworth St.) to stay an extra hour after our dances on Sunday afternoons. I’ll be teaching COUPLES LESSONS from 4:15 – 5:15 on those Sundays with Ray, when he’s in town (which will be more often than you’d expect; he’s retired now!!). We’ll introduce lead & follow moves in…
DetailsGood Morning! Thank you again for continuing to dance with me during this shutdown. It has TOTALLY kept our brains sharp and engaged, hasn’t it? This new normal isn’t as weird as it used to be; I’m impressed that we’ve adapted so well. GO US!! I heard people enjoyed the choreographer-themed dance classes in January & February, so…
DetailsHow AWESOME! The world is reopening and we now have some solid venues for dancing in person on the weekends! In addition to the dances I host, Spotted Fox in St. Charles (3615 E. Main St./Rte 64, across from Charlestowne Mall) is open for dancing every Friday and Saturday evening. Estelle hosts on Fridays, and I’m be there…
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