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Recent Events
Hoosier Dance Fest, Saturday, April 10th. American Legion, Warsaw,
IN. Hosted by Bev Carpenter. Pam & Eagle kicked things off with their line
dance I'm Yours and a partner dance, Perhaps We Should Tango Some More. Tim Hand and Alice
Daughtery were up next. They taught the following line dances: Walkin in the Rain, Let's Chill, Alligator
Walk, and Tennessee Waltz Suprise. Later, they taught two partner dances: Walkin in the Rain (based on the line dance
with the same name) and Slow Rain. Babe and Judy Woodward taught the line dance Bobbi
with an i, and a partner dance, Time to Go. Garth Bock was our DJ and taught three line dances
as well: Gotta Get To You, Mentiras, and American Saturday Nighrt. Bev Carpenter taught Broken Stones and Just Enough
Rope. Carol Schwartz gave a short talk on the benefits to dancers of membership in the National Teachers
Association (NTA) and pointed out that you don't have to be an instructor to enjoy the classes they offer. Carol and
her husband Bob were celebrating their 57th wedding anniversary. Congratulations!
Fort Wayne Dance For All
March 4-7, 2010, Grand Wayne - Ft. Wayne, IN
“Let’s go dancing now. Everybody’s learning how. Come on over and dance with me!”
With the theme of "Life's A Beach" the Dance For All was a huge success. Line, Partner, Couples, and even a clogging
workshop! What a great time. Check out the photos on the Photos page!
LINE DANCE Saturday, February 27 from 7 to 10 PM
At The Dance Company Studio, 14505 Old Lima Road, Huntertown. Our first dance at the studio in Huntertown
was a big success. Thanks to everyone who came out. Stay tuned for news about our next
dance there.
Hoosier Dance Workshop, Saturday, Oct 24th, American Legion, Warsaw, IN. Hosted by Bev
Carpenter. John Robinson returned and, as usual, kept everyone entertained. This year,
Frank Trace, from Ohio, was an added attraction. Bob and Denise Boyle reprised their
roles as both instructors and DJs. Frank Trace started off the workshops, teaching Mamma Maria and Get Real, both dances
he choreographed. John Robinson taught Tomorrow Never Knows and a dnace which he choreographed, Keep Your Distance.
Denise taught Seduced (choreographed by Ira Weisburd) and Bob taught All I Do Is Love U 2 Much, which Denise choreographed.
Pam taught a pattern partner dance, Perhaps We Should Tango, that we choreographed, followed by a Jo Thompson line dance,
the Jo 'N' Jo Tango. Frank taught another dance, Go Mama Go (choreographed by Kate Sala & Robbie McGowan Hickie).
John finished up the workshops teaching Get That Feeling and All Of Me (choreographed by Paul Domstedt). After the break
for dinner, Bob and Denise played music, taking requests; Pam & Eagle judged the Halloween costume contest; and John Robinson
starred in a choreographed routine put together by Bev Carpenter.
National Ballroom Dance Week, Sep 18 to 27, 2009.
Fort Wayne Dancesport presented a public demonstration of ballroom dancing at Glenbrook Square on Saturday, September 19. This event was part of the celebration of National Ballroom Dance Week.
Check back for photos!!
This annual celebration of ballroom dancing is held throughout the US and is organized by local chapters of USA Dance
(a national nonprofit organization). National Ballroom Dance Week is designed to promote the health, social, artistic and
personal growth benefits of ballroom dancing to the public.
Dancin Up A Storm, Aug 14-16th, Kansas City, MO. We were definitely dancin' up
a storm in Kansas City with our host Karen Hedges, as well as 'the' Jamie Marshall, Max Perry,
John Robinson,Bev Carpenter, George&SandyWashbond, Tim Hand & Alice Daugherty, and Garth Bock,
just to name a few of the instructors at the event. Of course the event featured Line, 2-Step, Couples, Pattern
Partner & NTA Workshops, both a silent auction and a loud one too. In the Choreography Competition, Garth Bock's
new dance, Time To Swing, grabbed first place in the Non-Country category, while This
Dance Rocks took first in the Country category. On Saturday, the show featured The Barn Dancers
doing their first public performance and of course Max Perry and Kathy Hunyadi led the Rumba Show. What
a great time!. See our photos on the Photos Page. The event benefits The Shriner's Hospital. Visit www.DancinUpAStorm.com for more info.
Here are step sheets for the dances Pam & Eagle taught at the Kansas City event,
Dancin' Up A Storm. We made corrections to First Love Waltz and Foxy Partner.
STARLITE Dance, Friday, June 25th. Decatur, IN. Potluck at 7 PM, Lesson
at 7:30 PM, Dance at 8 PM. Cost $5.
CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC-JUNE 4-6, MARRIOTT EAST, INDY
A Fully-Sanctioned UCWDC Worlds qualifying event. Featuring
Pro Jack & Jill, Late Night Swing Room, Ballroom Showcase, Line Dance Room, Great Saturday Night Show,
Great Workshops, Master Competition, Open Dancing, and Cash Awards (Professional Ballroom
Showcase and Top Teachers). Event Hosts: Mark
Bradburn & Melissa Culbertson. More information at the web site.
Middle of the Mitten Line Dance Workshop
August 20th & 21st, 2010. Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Before May 1, pay only $35 per person.
Event Director Darla Moore. Featuring John
Robinson, Jamie Marshall, Pam and Eagle Lindsey, Amy Christian-Sohn, Earleen Flork. Friday registration begins
at 6 p.m. with danceat 7 p.m.Saturday registration
begins at 8 a.m. with classes hourly 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, open dance begins at 7 p.m.
