Robbie MH & Kate Sala

Whilst these posts aren’t really anything to do with Lincolnshire or the surrounding area’s, I think it’s always interesting to know what has been taught at any linedance event that has taken place.

Gunton Hall in Lowestoft, Suffolk holds several mid-week Linedance breaks throughout the year.

Here are the dances that I know were taught at the event these past few days :-

Sweet Like Cola to ‘Sweet Like Cola’ by Lou Bega.
Choreographed by Francien Sittrop.

Ready To Rock to ‘Roll Out Of This Hole’ by Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra (featuring Ruby Turner).
Choreographed by Kate Sala & Robbie McGowan Hickie.
** This dance was taught at the recent Linedancer Magazine Crystal Boot Awards in Blackpool. **

Like It Rough to ‘Like It Rough’ by Lady Gaga.
Choreographed by Lawrence Allen.

Calypso Mexico to ‘Calypso Mexico’ by Bouke.
Choreographed by Ria Vos.

Billy Currington

I’ve just returned from the Texas Tornado’s weekend that took place in Eastbourne. Acts on the bill included Bob Keely, Lass Vegas, Alan Gregory and of course the hosts themselves The Texas Tornado’s.

There was a teaching section in the mornings and the following dances were taught :-

1-2-3-4 – Choreogrpahed by Niels Poulsen to 1-2-3 sung by Ann Tayler
Calypso Mexico – Choreographed by Ria Vos to Calypso Mexico sung by Bouke
Enjoy Yourself – Choreographed by Gaye Teather to Enjoy Yourself sung by Billy Currington.
Cold Cold Heart – Choreographed by Brian & Linda to Cold Cold Heart sung by Alan Gregory.

All above dance scripts are available from the Copperknob website.

Maggie Gallagher

Well, it’s been a fair while since I published what has been taught in the county. Here are the dances that I know were definitely taught at classes in Lincolnshire during January 2011.

I class a new teaching at a class as a dance that the instructor hasn’t taught at that class before, regardless of the age of the dance.

A Candle In The Dark (Pat Stott)
Bittersweet Memory (Ria Vos)
Blue Bayou (Peter Metelnick & Allison Biggs)
Calypso Mexico (Ria Vos)
Crazy Day Job (Gordon Elliott)
Dancing Tonight a.k.a. “The Daffodil Dance” (Robbie McGowan Hickie)
Hold My Hand (Neville Fitzgerald & Julie Harris)
Jig About (Maggie Gallagher)
Looking For A Girl (David Spencer)
Nightshift (Kath Dickens)
No Goodbyes  (“x2″) (Robbie McGowan Hickie)
Oklahoma Boogie (Kim Ray)
Sleeping Child (Maggie Gallagher)
Two Steps Over The Border (LDT Tucker)
Unpredictable (Robbie McGowan Hickie & Karl-Harry Winson)
Wrong Side Of The Road (Peter Metelnick & Allison Biggs)

At the time of posting all of the above dance scripts are available from the copperknob website, except for Dancing Tonight “The Daffodil Dance” by Robbie McGowan Hickie. This, I believe is due to be released imminently.

The name in brackets is the Choreographer. (“x2″) refers to the number of different classes that dance was taugh at.

'Mad' Lizzie Clarke

The Double ‘HH’ Promotions linedance weekend has just taken place at Mundesley in Norfolk.

The resident Choreographer for the weekend was ‘Mad’ Lizzie Clarke.

She taught several dances including :-

• We Do – Choreographed by Justine Shuttleworth to “Things We Do” by Lorrie Morgan.
• Everywhere I Go – Choreographed by Andrew & Sheila to “Everywhere I Go” by Chris De Burgh
• John Wayne Walking – Choreographed by Allison Biggs to “John Wayne Walking Away” by Lari White

The dance “Everywhere I Go” is now starting to be taught at classes within the county. It seems very quick at first but once you master the steps, the dance doesn’t feel all that fast. 3 Restarts to contend with but the music helps you along with these. If you’re prepared to put in the effort, this dance is very rewarding.

Robbie MH & Kate Sala

The October 2010 Double ‘HH’ Promotions linedance weekend has just taken place.

Robbbie McGowan Hickie was the resident choreographer at this past weekends event.

He taught FIVE dances over the course of the weekend. They were :-

• Big Jimmy (Robbie & Kate Sala)
• We Belong (Waltz)
• Another Heartbreak (This was a brand new dance never taught before)
• Only A Fool
• No Goodbye’s

A mix of both country and pop music dances to keep most linedance fans happy.

Rob Fowler - Haywired

Here’s some of the dances that have been taught during the month of August in the area.

Go With It – (Maggie Gallagher)
Trailerhood – (Peter & Alison)
Nightshift – (Kath Dickens)
One Step Leads To Another – (Peter & Alison)
Haunted – (Paul McAdam)
Make You Sweat – (Ria Vos)
Skinny Jeans (2) - (Pat & Lizzie Stott)
Haywired (2) - (Rob Fowler)
Out & Jump - (Rep Ghazali)
Snap You Fingers – (Rachael McEnemey)

Number in brackets indicates how many different clubs have taught the dance during the month.

Dee Musk

Another newish dance that now seems to be beginning to take off is Messed Up In Memphis by Dee Musk.

Choreographed in May 2010, some of the linedance clubs in the county are now beginning to teach it at their classes.

Here’s a demonstration and walk through video of the dance.