Hi Everyone,
Finally, a few nice days! Maybe the brave little plants that are coming up know something. If you haven't checked yet, PLEASE CHECK WITH CLUB/ORGAINZER or program for snow policies. Some dances do whatever the county schools do. Others operate on an announcement basis. Some send out emails. It's a good idea to get on the organizers' email list or Facebook page, if there is one. Hopefully we won't need to know them any more until November or December.
Stay safe & check before you go.
I don't always get cancellations in time to get them out. I'm posting them on Friends Of Country Dance .net and on the new Facebook page that's tied into it rather than sending emails. Check them out!
******SPEAKING OF THE NEW WEBSITE: It's up & running, although the calendar is not complete or in its final form. I am posting the full weekly newsletter and updates there. Updates are also on the Facebook page. In all likelyhood, I will not be sending the weekly email any more in its current form. I MAY send a little something with a few highlights, but not the regular email that I've been sending for the last 12.5 years. If you're not into Facebook, which I wasn't until last week (by necessity), the website has all of the information. Please note it is .NET this time around.
If you have information about an event that I need to update, please send it to me, (for the time being at my Yahoo or Verizon addresses).
Try to find time to dance, whatever the weather or your schedule. There is a good article in the Stanford Dance Newsletter about how dancing is the best activity to keep Altheimer's and Dementia away. If you're interested, let me know & I'll send you the link.
Enjoy your family and friends while you have them. Hugs are always good.
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REMINDER: Those of us who dance at various restaurants or clubs need to remember that one of the goals the business has in having dancers there is to increase sales of drinks or food or both. The landscape is littered with clubs that either don't exist anymore or places that welcomed dancers for a while & then ended the dancing. This has been a big issue for country bars, etc. for many years. Remember that if you want to have those places to dance, that the owners aren't in business to provide you with entertainment for free.
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In order to avoid the spam filters the web addresses and email addresses have been altered so they are not links. Hopefully it doesn't cause too much inconvenience. I have tried to make them all changed the same way so you can easily see what they really are.
Welcome to the new readers. The distribution list continues to grow. Thank you for all the information you send to me. Thank you also to the others from whose newsletters I freely borrow information about many of the events listed here.
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Does anyone have anything to report?
SPECIAL EVENT: Danielle, who teaches at Revolution (formerly Fast Eddie's in Centreville) is looking for energetic line dancers to come out EARLY on Friday morning to dance and be on Good Morning Washington on Channel 7. (The event was rescheduled to 3/20 due to the weather this past week.)
Message below from The Revolution’s Tuesday night dance instructor Danielle (www.LineDance4You.com):
" Calling all dancers! ABC7 wants to feature us on Good Morning Washington and News Channel 8 Thursday, March 5! This is a crazy, early morning event and The Revolution Rock & Billiards in Centreville, VA is opening its doors at the crack of dawn for this special event!
We need people to arrive at 5 AM (yes, that's A.M.), but you'll be done in time for work (7:30). The Revolution and I will provide breakfast treats and coffee and you'll get your work out in before the sun comes up! Oh yeah... and you'll be on TV!!!!!! They plan to feature us in the 5, 6 AND 7 o'clock hours!
It will be mostly open dancing and I'll be teaching one or two very beginner dances likely during the 6 o'clock hour so the reporter (Eileen Whelan) can try it out with us. So, if you have friends who want to come and try it, bring 'em out!
So, grab your early bird friends and some coffee and please come join us! WE NEED AS MANY DANCERS THERE AS POSSIBLE!!!"
*****Roommates are needed on the Dance cruise that starts 3/21. There is a woman and a man who each need a roommate. See info below. Contact Sandy or Deb Dodd ASAP if you are interested.
1. 'Country by the Bay' on Saturday, 2/14 had a great crowd, despite the less-than-wonderful weather predicitions. The volunteers had the place decorated for Valentine's too. There were lots of first-time attendees as well. We always have lots of fun. Bring your honey or friends (or come alone and make new friends) & join us Saturday, 3/14 for the next dance. The band will be 'Southern Winds'. Dancers, it's definitely worth the drive. The band will play from 8pm - midnight. Linda & Rich will be teaching a line dance at 7pm ('Zydeco Lady') & a couples' lesson ('Beginner Waltz') at 7:30pm Come out & join the party! The $15 cover includes dance lessons, draft beer, soda, & snacks, as well as 4 hours of open dancing. The hardwood floor is the biggest in the area and easy on the feet and legs. I am taking ALL of the table reservations by email. Reservations need to be to me by Friday this time. Reservations must be claimed by 7:30PM. We're looking forward to seeing all of the dancing friends, as well as making some new friends. Dances are on 2nd Saturdays.
2. Nick's in Alexandria is still THE place to learn to dance. There are lessons 5 nights a week: Couples' (still ONLY $5) on Tuesday & Friday (with Linda & Rich) & Thursday (WCS with Tim) ($5), Line on Tuesday (free with Kayla), Friday ($5 with Renae) & Saturday ($5 with Marcia), plus the non-country swing dance lessons on Wednesdays with Dabe & Janelle of Gotta Swing. Come on out & learn some new dance moves! Check the listings below for the particulars. There is live country music every Friday & Saturday, & occasionally Tuesdays. Come early and have dinner. There is also an occasional swing band on Wednesdays (next swing band night - TBA); Next Event(s): 3/17 St. Patty's Day with Wesley Spangler; NICKSNIGHTCLUB (.com) for more info.
3. There's a new line dance night in Ashburn! If you're over that way check it out. Details below in the listing. From what I've heard, it has started out well.
4. The next regular NVCWDA dance will be March 21 at Lincolnia Sr. Ctr. Alexandria, VA. The atmosphere is friendly with no smoking and no alcohol. Children are welcome as well. Snack food is provided by people attending the dances (so you're welcome to bring something to share). The dances are held on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Check NVCWDA (.org) for the info on the next dance, as well as other association information.
5. The Country Steppers Dance Team, which is the Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association's (NVCWDA's) dance team, is looking for new, experienced country dancers to join the team. The new dancers must know the two step, waltz and swing. The team will teach the choreography, but will not teach the basics. The team performs 24 - 30 shows a year at a variety of settings around the DC metro area, such as theaters, amphitheaters, churches, fairs, retirement homes, community centers, and the Ellipse - National Christmas Tree. Most performances are on weekends. The team practices on Saturday mornings (newbies sessions are from 9-10 AM and regular session is from 10 AM- noon) at the Little River United Church of Christ, which is located route 236 across from the Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale, VA campus. For more information about the NVCWDA, please see nvcwda (.org). ; Interested dancers should email the team at Steppers (@NVCWDA.org).
6. Dance lessons are offered through the Parks & Recreation agencies in several counties. Most are series that run for several weeks and require pre-registration. Check the Parks & Recreation information for your county online or in publications. A. Calvert Co.(MD)w at Mt. Hope Com. Ctr. on Tuesdays & Thursdays with Terrie Pirkey (line & couples). Check the website: co.cal.md. (us/residents/parks/arts/) for information and registration; B. Charles Co.(MD) at Hanson, Somers, & Wade Com. Ctrs. Check charlescountyparks (.com) for information and registration; C. Fairfax Co.(VA) at several locations with a few different instructors. Information and registration can be located at fairfaxcounty (.gov/parks/parktakes) D. King George County, VA at King George Citizens Center. E. Manassas Park Community Center, registration through their website. There are also a number of classes at various senior centers and senior centers without walls. If you are 55+ and there's a center in your area, check that out.
7. The Boot Scooters Dance Team from Southern MD has lessons in a few places. There is dancing on Wednesdays at the Hotel Charles (with Free beginner line dance lessons), Dancercise on Mondays at All Faiths Episcopal Church with old and new dances; $5pp.
8. For those readers located in the western counties, there is indeed some country dancing. The Hagerstown Country Western Dance Association would LOVE to have you join them. They hold dances on 2nd & 4th Saturdays in Maugansville. Email tdavis2058 (@yahoo.com) for more information. Single guys......They would really like you to come visit as there are LOTS of ladies who dance there. The next regular dance is March 28 at 7pm.
9. If you need directions to any of the places listed, check the listing of the event or check the web address or email in each item. If all that fails, let me know. I do have directions to some of the locations & know how to find some of the others.
TUESDAY
NICKS.............. DJ Ditch; $5 cover on band nights; Couples' & Line Lessons at 7:45pm - Couples' lessons are Waltz in March, with Linda & Rich (in the back room) ; $5pp, Beginners encouraged; NO partner needed; There are always lots of singles in the class, so come on out & meet some new friends; Line lessons 7:45pm - Free lessons with Kayla & Sandy (front room); $5 cover after 7pm on band nights; Happy Hour 4-7PM; Karaoke in back at 9pm; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA;703-751-8900; NICKSNIGHTCLUB (.com)
BOWIE ELKS................Sandy Garrish will be guest instructor at the Bowie Elks. There has been a dance the 1st & 3rd Tuesday at the Elks and she's been asked to teach West Coast Swing. The dance is 6:30 - 9:30pm. The lessons will be 7pm - Beginner, 7:30 - Intermediate. The cost is $7 - this includes snacks. There are pitchers of water and a cash bar. Limited food is available for sale too. They are trying to grow this dance for couples dancers so come out and support this opportunity to dance lead and follow dancing. You don't have to have a partner to come out. 1506 Defense Hwy (Rt, 450) Gambrills, MD.
JUST COUNTRY at LAKE SHORE FIRE HALL................Fred & Ro Lord teach lessons and DJ open dancing; 6:30 to 9:30; Line and couples' mix: couples' dances are mostly patterns, but some 2 Step and Waltz are also done: Sponsored by Just Country Dance Club; $7 for non members and $6 for members. Membership is $15 per year and includes a Christmas Dance with a pot luck dinner and is free for members; 4498 Mountain Road Pasadena, MD; Call Rick at (410) 553-6544 for information COUNTRYSIDEWITHFREDANDRO (.com) or FREDANDRO (.com). ***Inclement weather: If Anne Arundel Pub.Schools are closed, or close early, there is no dance.
REVOLUTION ROCK & BILLIARDS LOUNGE (Centreville, VA).....................Lessons with Danielle from 7:30pm-9pm; Dancing with DJ JILL from 9-12:30; No cover; contact Danielle at linedance4you (@comcast.net) ; 14114 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120 (703) 266-8888
CALVARY HILL BAPTIST CHURCH....................Dance classes for seniors (55+); 2-3:30pm; $5 for 8 lessons for Fairfax residents/ $10 non-residents; Pre-registration at (http:) //scwow (.org) 9301 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031 For info Ned Barnes 703-250-9181.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #148..............Beginner Line Dance & Couples' Lessons with Mike Caskey; 7pm-10pm, all ages welcome; $7; for information, contact Mike 410-960-2564; 20 S. Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221; 410-686-2353
FRANCONIA ELEM. SCH................Eileen Scott teaches at 6:30pm. Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). You must PRE-REGISTER through the county. For information email escott5678 (@verizon.net). FAIRFAXCOUNTY (.gov/parks/parktakes)
STRICLTY BALLROOM.............Line dance lessons with Olivia Ray; 7-9pm; $10; 125 Olde Greenwich Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408; (540) 898-9060 Strictlyballroom (.net), (540-832-7602) scootnscoo (@aol.com), gottalinedanceva (.com)
BETHESDA WOMEN'S CLUB..............7:30 to 8:15 Beg. & Int. West Coast Swing lessons; 8:15 to 9:00 Novice workshop & Advanced lesson; 9:00pm until 12:00 dancing; Soft drinks, water & snacks provided. Lessons and dance $15; One lesson & dance $12; Admission after 9 p.m. $8; 240-398-8429 or BoogieInBethesda (@aol.com); 5500 Sonoma Road.
THE COUNTRY BARN..........Join 'Big' Dave Whitehead for lessons 6:30pm-7:30pm & dancing until 10pm; 211 S. Donerville Rd, Lancaster, PA; countrybarnmkt (.com)
WINNER'S CIRCLE...........Dance lessons 7pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon (.com)
COLVIN RUN COMM. CTR...... ........Lessons & dancing with Ed Cotrell & Gail Crum; Beginner lesson at 6:30pm; 7:16 Intermediate; 8-10:30pm open dancing to a variety of music including WCS, ECS, Hustle, Shag, Latin, Country-Western 2 Step, plus requests; $12 includes lesson, dancing, & refreshments; no partner or experience needed; for add'l info contact Ed Cottrell at edcottrell (@macp.org) or 703-435-5620, or Gail Crum at gailcrum3 (@aol.com) or 703-450-6539; 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 Colvinrun (.org/directions)
THE GALA CENTER...........................Hand & Line Dance Tuesdays at The Gala Center, 1700 Hill Dr.(behind Best Buy on Security Blvd.), Baltimore, MD 21244; Hosted by Sean E. Merryman Productions; 6-10pm; $8 includes buffet; bottled water, juice, sodas for sale; 410-215-8893
HANSON COMMUNITY CENTER....................3165 John Hanson Drive, Waldorf MD (at Hanson MIddle School); 301-375-7875; charlescountyparks (.com) for information and registration.
HAGERSTOWN COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE ASSOCIATION.................Line Dance lessons at St. Joseph's Church; $5pp each night; 7pm-8pm; 17630 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740 (corner of Halfway Blvd. & Virginia Ave.); contact by email: tdavis2058 (@yahoo.com); If schools are closed for snow, there is no lesson.
RENDEZVOUS...........NEW 3/3..........There is a month-long progressive series in Beg. Country 2 Step and Intermediate East Coast Swing starting at 7:30PM. $15 Drop-In. $25 Two Drop-In. $60 Pkg. $110 Two Pkgs. March 3rd-31st. Free Practice Time After 9:30PM. 11910 Parklawn Drive, North Bethesda, MD, 301-468-2582, Dance911 (.com)
WEDNESDAY
BROADLANDS SPORTS BAR & GRILL.................Line dance instruction with Kevin Wharton; 7pm FREE lessons; He's planning to teach 3, mostly beginner dances each week. They are just getting this up & running, so if it's convenient for you, go check it out. 42882 Truro Parish Dr., Suite 105/106, Ashburn, Virginia 20148; Tel.(703)729-7119 broadlandssportsbarandgrill (.com)
HARD TIMES CAFE...............Cheri Litzenberg teaches Free Line Dance lessons from 8-9pm. There is also an intermediate lesson from 7:30-8; 5099 Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1) Fredericksburg, VA (Four Mile Fork Shopping Center), Phone 540-710-6771
HERNDON SENIOR CENTER.................Don Barger teaches several styles of dance: Beginner & Intermediate Cha Cha, Hustle, Swing, Waltz, Rumba, Sway, 2 Step, El Paso, Line dances, & more. Beginners are welcome, as are singles & couples. Partners are encouraged, but not necessary; BE SURE TO BE ON TIME AS THEY LOCK THE DOORS SHORTLY AFTER THE CLASS STARTS; 7:30-9:30pm; email Don at barger1231 (@earthlink.net) for more info. 873 Grace St., Herndon, VA 20170
FRYING PAN PARK...........Lessons with Scotty Inman; Beginner Line Dance I at 7pm; Beginner Line Dance II at 8pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. FAIRFAXCOUNTY (.gov/parks/parktakes)
LINCOLNIA SR CTR................................Intermediate Line Dance with Kat Fanelli; 1-2:30pm; Free; must be 55+ & membership to the center; pre-registration may be required, check fairfaxcounty (.gov) Look for the center or under senior activities; 4710 N. Chambliss St., Alexandria, VA Calendar changes monthly.
SYKESVILLE FREEDOM DISTRICT FIRE DEPT.....................................Line Dancing from 7pm-9:30pm; $7 includes lessons & dancing; light refreshments available; for info email SFDFDfundraising (@comcast.net) or call Sue or Jeff Tarrant at 410-795-7122 They are also on Facebook as SFDFDStation12; snow plan is to hold the dance unless the Carroll Co. Snow Emergency Plan is in effect as of 4pm.
HOTEL CHARLES................7:00pm FREE Line Dance Lessons for beginners; hosted & taught by the Boot Scooters Dance Team; For more info contact Leslie at Snowbird (@md.metrocast.net); 15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
CHERRY HILL RV PARK CONFERENCE CENTER..................Dean & Dawn Garrish host and teach; Doors open at 7:00pm; practice & review of the intermed. lesson from previous week at 7:15; March lessons are West Coast Swing: Beg. at 7:30; Intermed. at 8; 8:30 to 11pm; Dance to a mix of swing, hustle, country; $12 includes lessons and snacks; $6 after 9:30. They let you video the sequence after the lesson to help you remember. NOTE: If the gate is down at the entrance to the park, put in the Wednesday code '56780' or buzz the office; 9800 Cherry Hill Rd., College Park, MD; deananddawn (.com)
CANCUN CANTINA...................DJ Joe; Music starts at 7, lessons at 7:30 with Dottie; mostly line dances, some couples pattern dances. 7501Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; cancuncantina (.com)
LA FOUNTAINE BLEU...........with Steve Moody; For information, email djstevemoody (@yahoo.com); Doors open at 5:00pm and close at 10:30pm. $18.00 includes the full open bar, dessert table, and salad bar; Dance is geared more toward intermediate dancers; beginner lesson at 6:30PM followed by two intermediate lessons: one couple's and one line. The Bleu welcomes both line and couples dancers and proper dance floor etiquette is practiced; minimum 21 years of age. theowlbar (.com/events.php); 7514 Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie, MD
HAWKS PLEASURE CLUB.....................Lessons & Dance with Sandy Garrish; Couples and Line dance lessons and Open dancing 6:30pm -7:00pm Basic Steps & easy dances for 1st Timers & Beginners; 7:00-7:20 Open dancing; 7:20-7:30 Review of previous week; Lesson 7:30-8:00; Open dancing 8:00-10:00pm; $8pp. There is a cash bar available. If there are questions, contact Sandy at Sandy (@Time2LiveBetter.com) or443-340-0988; time2livebetter (.com) 430 Riverside Dr. Essex MD 21221 (410-687-9258).
ELKS LODGE #2354.............................Lessons with Shirley Dickson & dancing 7pm-10:00pm; $7 during the country dance time, includes soda, pretzels, chips (& beer until 9pm); Lessons start promptly at 7; There are 2 or 3 beginner lessons each night; 600 Harford Boat Club Rd, Abingdon MD 21009-1338; abingdonelks (.com) Inclement weather: Follow the Harford Co. Schools policy - no school or early close, no dance, Late opening schools - there IS a dance.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #148...............Adv Beg./Intermed. Dance Lessons with Mike Caskey; 7pm-10pm, all ages welcome; $7; for information, contact Mike 410-960-2564; 20 S. Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221; 410-686-2353
NEW HOLLAND REC. CTR.......................Beginner Country Line Dancing Lessons with Nancy Adams; 6-8pm; 3-4 dances will be taught each week; $5; This is lessons only; If time permits, previous dances will be reviewed; 123 N. Shirk Rd., New Holland, PA
WINNER'S CIRCLE..............CHRIS HAMRICK & the CITY LIGHTS BAND; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon (.com)
NICK'S.............. Lessons & dancing with instructors Dabe & Janelle from Gotta Swing; no cover, except $10 on band nights; Lessons 7-9pm; Next band night TBA; nicksnightclub (.com)
CLFTON DANCE ACADEMY...........Women's Line Dancing with Virginia; 11:30am-12:30pm; $17per class, paid monthly; 12644 Chapel Rd, Suite 115 (1st floor), Clifton, VA Cliftondanceacademy (.com/2-stepwest-coast-swing-lessons.html)
CLIFTON DANCE ACADEMY.....................2 Step & West Coast Swing lessons at Clifton Dance Academy with Tim at 8pm-9pm; $17/class, paid monthly;12644 Chapel Rd, Suite 115 (1st floor), Clifton, VA Cliftondanceacademy (.com/2-stepwest-coast-swing-lessons.html)
THURSDAY
MATTAWOMAN COMM. CTR................ Line Dance class from 6:30-8:00pm; $35 for Charles Co. residents/$5 more for non-residents; register through Charles C. P&R charlescounty (.org) Look for the center or do a search on line dance; 10145 Berry Rd, Waldorf, MD
NEW MARKET GRANGE HALL......................Sharon Hume Grimet teaches line dances on Thursdays; 7:00-9:30pm. The cost is $10 for adults & $5 for children & students. The hall is located at South Alley and 7th Alley in New Market, MD.
KING GEORGE CITIZENS CENTER.......................Beginner Line Dance Class by Dancin'; Dave; 5:30-6:30 Beginners; $5pp per session; This class is for learning some basics and some easy line dances; Lessons are offered through King George Parks & Rec. Dept.; no advance registration or sign-up needed; 8076 Kings Highway (Rte. 3), King George, VA 22485-7050 (540) 775-9780
NICKS.............West Coast Swing lessons with Tim Bowker at 7:45; $5pp; no partner needed; beginners welcome; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA; 703-751-8900; nicksnightclub (.com)
CANCUN CANTINA............... Lessons & dancing with Sandy Garrish; Cover after 7pm $6; 7pm Open dancing, 7:30 Couples' lesson, 8:00 Open dance break; 8:30 Line lesson, 9:00 Open dancing; Sandy (@Time2LiveBetter.com) 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; cancuncantina (.com)
1861 SALOON.................Line dance lessons 7:00-8:30pm; 511 E 5th Ave (Behind the Casino!), Ranson, WV 25438; 1861 (.com)
CHUBBY BALBOA'S............Country Line Dancing with lessons 6:30-10pm; DJ Boots starts the music at 6:30pm; lessons with Nancy Adams at 7pm; 1/2 price appetizers 5-7pm; Rack of ribs $10.99 on Thursdays, $1 Bud Light draft all day, every day, personal pitcher (32 oz.) of Jack & Coke or Ginger for $11.99; 200 Towne Centre Dr., Glen Mills, PA 10342
CHANCE 2 DANCE Studio.........Studio repairs are complete. Dance this week is open dancing with the Mardi Gras theme.........Next 6-week series runs from March 19-April 23.........Hosted by June 'Sugar' Renner; schedule: 7:30 Beginner East Coast Swing/Intermediate West Coast Swing; end of lessons-10pm Open dancing to country and swing music. 6-weeks $60pp, $15 drop in. For more information contact June "Sugar" Renner at chance2dance (@verizon.net); chance2dancestudio (.com); 410-374-6886, 618 Oakdale Drive Hampstead, MD 21074.
CEDAR HEIGHTS REC. CENTER...................Thursday night Line dancing 8 to 9pm; Drop in $7; 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant, MD; lyndancnclub (@yahoo.com)
WINNER'S CIRCLE............CHRIS HAMRICK & the CITY LIGHTS BAND; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon (.com)
MT. HOPE COMMUNITY CTR...............Lessons with Terrie Pirkey; 6pm - Adv. Beginner Line dances; 7pm - Beginner Line dances; 8-8:50 - Couples; CO.CAL.MD (.us/residents/parks/arts) for information and registration; 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland, MD 20689 (410) 257-6770 or (410) 257-7761
WADE COMMUNITY CTR........................Line dance lessons; 2300 Smallwood Dr., Waldorf, MD (at Wade Elem. Sch.); 301-645-9291; Register in advance charlescountyparks (.com) for information and registration.
PARK PLACE................Line dance lessons (free) at 7:45pm taught by Debra Ann Runk; Open dancing afterwards until midnight; Current and older dances are done; There is food available and there is a wooden floor; 5 South Washington St., Milford DE. 302 422-2112. PARKPLACE-DE (.com)
MOOSE LODGE.................West Coast Swing lessons & dancing; Instructor Don Herron; Singles & couples welcome, no partner required; 6:30 meet & greet, 7:30-8:15 Beginner lesson, 8:15-9 Intermediate lesson; 9-midnight Open dancing; $15 all evening, $10 evening without lessons, 1/2 price for students with ID; includes snacks during the dance; 828 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON......................; Bar and restaurant; 17th St. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; (410) 289-6331
TOBY KEITH'S..............; Potomac Town Place, Ste. 100, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-852-8831 (http:) //countrybarwoodbridge (.com/)
FRIDAY
NICKS.............JESSE WADE GANG; cover $7 for guys(after 7pm); ladies FREE until 9pm, $5 after 9; Lessons at 7:45pm: in the back room with Linda & Rich (pay $5 to the instructors in the back) We normally do BOTH Basic & Adv. Beg. Two Step; Singles encouraged! NO partner needed. Most of our students come without a partner, so come on out & meet some new friends; Line lesson with Renae in main room (pay $5 to the doorman); 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA; 703-751-8900; nicksnightclub (.com)
DANCE TRANCE STUDIO..............Cheri Litzenburg teaches 2 hours of line dances from 7-9pm; 1st hour is beginner geared toward burning calories; 2nd hour is new intermediates. $10/hr or $15 for both hours; 1277 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA (Park 'n Shop Ctr near U of Mary Washington); linedancecheri (.com)
HOUSE OF DANCE............Call if you're interested. There is a class in progress............Danny Adams teaches Beginner 2 Step 6pm-7pm, Beginner WCS 7pm-8pm. The class runs for 8 weeks. Participants are needed to keep this one going, so if you are interested contact the studio ASAP. 24620 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636, ph: 301-373-6330, admin @thehouseofdance(.org)
LINCOLNIA SR CTR........................Beginning Line Dance with Joan Silverman; Free, 55+ & members of the center; See the note on Wednesday afternoon for website and address.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 276............Lesson & dancing with Fred & Ro Lord from 6:30 to 11:30pm; Beginner lesson at 7pm; Regular lessons at 7:40; Open dancing immediately follows the lessons until 11:30. Soda, coffee, tea, chips and pretzels are provided. The admission is $12, $5 for children 8-12 years. This dance is open to the public. 8068 Quarterfield Rd, Severn, MD 21144; Fred or Ro at (410) 437-8197, countrysidewithfredandro (.com) or fredandro (.com). Inclement weather: Fred & Ro will post info on their website.
AMERICAN LEGION POST #148..............Beginner & Intermediate dancing with Mike Caskey; 8pm-12am, all ages welcome; $10; beer & soda included; for information, contact Mike 410-960-2564; 20 S. Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221; 410-686-2353
CANCUN CANTINA.............MARK BRAY; 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; cancuncantina (.com)
THE COUNTRY BARN........... Lessons and dancing with Michael Diven 6:30PM-7:30PM, followed by dancing until 10pm. 211 S. Donerville Rd, Lancaster, PA; countrybarnmkt (.com)
GALILEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH............Beginner Line dance lessons from 7:00 to 8 with Lydia Vitale; The lessons are given on a drop-in basis; Beginner level lessons are taught with some work on more difficult dances; Suggested donation $3; Email dancenl (@comcast.net) or call 703-430-2398; 45425 Winding Road, Sterling, VA 20165
ELKS LODGE #2421.....................Line dancing the 1st week of each month ; Dinner available or items can be purchased a la carte: usually steak &/or shrimp, with potato, salad bar, roll, vegetable; 2201 Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 301-645-2421. This Elks lodge has a Facebook page.
WINNER'S CIRCLE.................CHRIS HAMRICK & the CITY LIGHTS BAND; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon (.com)
HOLLYWOOD BALLROOM...............West Coast Swing workshops & dance with Dance Jam Productions; DJ Dave Moldover; Progressive beginner class at 7:30pm; 8:15pm Intermediate class Dance 9pm to ?; $15 cover ($8 full time students with ID); Beer & wine for sale, Sodas, snacks, dessert buffet & water served by DJP team; dancejamproductions (.com); 2126 Industrial Pkwy Silver Spring, MD 20904; (301) 622-5494
RAINBOW ROAD....................; 137 Barryville Pike (US Rt. 340), Rippon, WV….304-725-3540; MDPARTY (.com/venues/default.asp?c=173)
ADDY’S……..........DJ MEAN GENE (no cover); Classic Rock on Fridays, usually; Band starts at 9:30pm; $7 cover; 10820 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, Virginia 20109, (703) 361-8000; bestwesternbattlefieldinn (.com)
THE STABLES..................RICHIE FIELDS; 452 E. Main St., Westminster, MD 21157; 410-840-8181; thestablesatwestminster (.com)
CANCUN CANTINA WEST............(some Fridays)....Next country band 3/13 CHASIN' MOODY; Country returns on Fridays occasionally, looks like 2nd & 4th Fridays for the next few months; Hagerstown, MD
TOBY KEITH'S.............TYLER TOLIVER; Potomac Town Place, Ste. 100, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-852-8831 (http:) //countrybarwoodbridge (.com/)
COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON.................SAM GROW; Bar and restaurant; 17th St. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; (410) 289-6331
MISHNOCK & FRIENDS Country Dance Weekend in Hudson Valley...........See 'Dance Vacations' info below for details.
SATURDAY
LEE REC. CTR...............Lessons with Scotty Inman; Beginner Line Dance I at 4pm; Couples' Dance II at 5pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Interested participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. fairfaxcounty (.gov/parks/parktakes)
LINCOLNIA SR CTR........................Advanced Line Dance with Susie Thomas; $10, 55+ & members of the center; See the note on Wednesday afternoon for website and address.
COUNTRY by the BAY at AMERICAN LEGION POST 206…..(2nd Saturdays)........Next dance 3/14..........SOUTHERN WINDS BAND; The band plays from 8 to midnight. Doors open at 7. Dance lessons with Linda & Rich at 7 (Line - 'Zydeco Lady') & 7:30 (Couples - 'Beginner Waltz'); Cover $15 includes Dance lessons, Draft beer, soda & snacks. Hot dogs, BBQ & cash bar available. Huge hardwood dance floor. Non-smoking. For information & directions, check ALPOST206 (.org) or call 301.855.6466 or 410.257.9878; For table reservations, information, and directions, email Linda at Lbloyer (@yahoo.com). Please include your name, the number of people in your party, what part of the room, and a phone number for last minute contact if there are conflicts; Please send reservation requests by NOON on dance day. Reservations need to be claimed by 7:30 PM. 3330 N. Chesapeake Beach Rd. (Rte. 260), Chesapeake Beach, MD; 301-855-6466
NVCWDA......(1st & 3rd Saturdays).......Next dance 3/21..............DJ; Lesson at 6:30pm; Open dancing 7:00-9:30pm; Couples and singles are welcome. Smoke & alcohol-free; Members $10/Non-members $12; Children under 18, with paying adult $5; BYO refreshments; nvcwda (.org/) and now on Facebook. 703-860-4941 (check this for weather-related info regarding dance); Lincolnia Sr. Ctr. 4710 N. Chambliss St., Alexandria, VA Snow policy: If Fairfax Co. Schools Saturday activities are canceled, the dance is canceled.
REMINGTON LIONS CLUB………1st & 3rd Saturdays..........Next dance 3/21................RED ROOSTER; This event is open to the public with a large dance floor. The event is BYOB (They sell NO alcohol), with snacks & set-ups available; For table reservations send email to Millie Smith at mildredmae (@aol.com) 11326 James Madison Hwy, Bealeton, VA 22712
COUNTRY PRIDE DANCE...........Next regular dance 4/18.............DJ Sandy Garrish; 7:30pm-11:00pm; $10 for members, $11 for non-members; Includes soda and snacks; Call Kathie at 410 574-6575 to purchase a ticket to the dance and/or reserve a table. Admission is $11 and includes beer, set-ups, snacks, a lesson and dancing; Tables for 8 are reserved only with advance payment; Tickets may be purchased at the door; Limit 125 people in the room; VFW Post 2621, 206 Riverside Rd.(Off Mace Avenue), Essex, MD; Weather policy: If there is a Snow Emergency in effect in Baltimore County, there is no dance.
STICTLY BALLROOM.....Next dance TBA.........Line Dance with DJ Olivia Ray; $10pp; 8-11:00 PM; 125 Olde Greenwich Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22401; for info contact Olivia (540-832-7602) scootnscoo (@aol.com) gottalinedanceva (.com) NO ALCOHOL, you may bring your own drinks & snacks, just clean your table.
HCWDA...............2nd & 4th Saturdays...........Next dance 3/28 (The 3/14 dance had to be canceled)......The Hagerstown Country Western Dance Association holds dances at the Maugansville Ruritan Club from 7:00 -10:00pm; Open to the public; Cost is $5 for members/$7 for non-members; Line Dancing for singles & couples; 18007 Maugans Avenue, Maugansville, Md. 21767; contact tdavis2058 (@yahoo.com) for information
NICK'S..............JESSE WADE GANG; cover $7 for guys; ladies FREE until 9pm, $5 after 9; Line dance lessons with Marcia at 7:45pm for $5; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA; 703-751-8900; nicksnightclub (.com)
CANCUN CANTINA.............; 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; cancuncantina (.com)
WINNER'S CIRCLE..............CHRIS HAMRICK & the CITY LIGHTS BAND; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon (.com)
THE STABLES...........DEAN CRAWFORD; 452 E. Main St., Westminster, MD 21157; 410-840-8181; thestablesatwestminster (.com)
RAINBOW ROAD...............; 137 Barryville Pike (US Rt. 340), Rippon, WV….304-725-3540; MDPARTY (.com/venues/default.asp?c=1735)
ADDY’S….................; Band starts at 9:30pm; cover $7; 10820 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, Virginia 20109, (703) 361-8000; bestwesternbattlefieldinn (.com)
CROWN DANCE STUDIO….......Next dance 3/14.....(2nd Saturdays)..….Country/Swing dance with Mal & Linda Zerden; Beginner Nightclub lesson 7:30-8pm, Intermediate Nightclub lesson 8-8:45pm; dance till 11:30pm. $12 includes lessons, dance, munchies, & soft drinks; smoke & alcohol free; large wooden dance floor; Music mix: 2-step, waltz, west coast swing, cha, east coast swing, hustle, and nightclub; (703) 560-4724; lzerden (@gmail.com); Crown is located at 2820 Dorr Ave. Fairfax, VA 22031
DAVIDSONVILLE DANCE CLUB.......(1st, 3rd, & 5th Saturdays)......Ken Roesel; 7:00pm Lesson Beginner/Novice/Intermediate (Dance of the month); 8:00pm-11:30pm Dance w/DJ Ken Roesel: Mix of Swing, Country, Hustle, and Ballroom; $6.00 Members, $8.00 Non-Members. BYOB; Ford Hall, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd., Davidsonville, MD; davidsonvilledanceclub (.org/index) or dancebuddies (.com)
COLVIN RUN DANCE HALL........(2nd & 4th Saturdays)...........4th Saturdays Hustle with Joyce Szili...........Dance party for everyone at Colvin Run Dance Hall with Ed Cotrell & Gail Crum; Variety of DJ'd contemporary & classic music for WCS, ECS, Hustle, Shag, Latin, 2 Step, Waltz, & more, plus requests; Dancing times change by dates: 1/10 7-11:30pm, 1/24 7-11:30pm; $15 cover includes lessons, dancing, & snacks; edcottrell (@macp.org), 703-435.5620, 10201 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls, VA 22066; colvinrun (.org)
CLIFTON DANCE ACADEMY.....................Line Dance Lessons at Clifton Dance Academy at 6pm. 12644 Chapel Rd, Suite 115 (1st floor), Clifton, VA Cliftondanceacademy (.com)
TOBY KEITH'S.................RICHIE FIELDS; 9PM; 15200 Potomac Town Place, Ste. 100, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-852-8831 Countrybarwoodbridge (.com/)
COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON............JIMI MILLIGAN; Bar and restaurant; 17th St. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; (410) 289-6331
LOW PLACES NIGHT CLUB.....................; Currently having DJs most of the time and the only night listed as country is Saturday; Inside the Ramada Inn at 2250 Lincoln Highway East, Rte. 30, Lancaster, PA 17602
(across from Dutch Wonderland). 717-393-5499
MISHNOCK & FRIENDS Country Dance Weekend in Hudson Valley...........See 'Dance Vacations' info below for details.
SUNDAY
MANASSAS PARK COM. CTR................Beginner C/W Line dancing with Scotty Inman; 1:45pm-3pm; Each session is 8 weeks in length; Cost per session is $30 for Com. Ctr. members, $40 for non-member city residents, $50 for non-residents; Pre-registration by going online to mansassasparkcommunitycenter (.com), click on Programs & Events, then MOSAIC Program Directory, and find page 29, or by calling 703-335-8872
OAK MARR REC. CTR.................Lessons with Scotty Inman; Beginner Line Dance I at 5pm; Beginner Line Dance II at 6pm; Intermediate Line Dancing 7pm; Extra dancing w/o lessons 8pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Interested participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. fairfaxcounty (.gov/parks/parktakes)
RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER..............(1st Sundays)........Country-Western Dance; 6:30pm-9:30; Open dancing with no lesson; 2310; Colts Neck Rd., Reston, VA 20191, 703-476-4500
HERNDON SR. CTR..........2nd & 4th Sundays....Next dance 3/22........... Intermediate/Advanced West Coast Swing class 5pm-6pm; Open dancing 6pm-8pm; Open dancing will be WCS, Latin, & Ballroom dancing; Singles & couples over 18 are welcome; No food or liquor allowed! Bring your own water bottles. For more info, contact HerndonSocialDancers (@gmail.com); Prerequisite for lessons: completion of beginner WCS class with knowledge of 10 basic steps. Herndon Sr. Ctr, 873 Grace St., Herndon, VA 20170
AMERICAN LEGION POST 290 in Stafford, VA….........(2nd & 4th Sundays)….... Couples' dance lessons & dance with GARY DRAGOS; 5:00pm to 8:00pm; $7 per person; The dance floor is large and the group is friendly; For more info, contact Shirley at countrydancingva (@yahoo.com); 1204 American Legion Rd. (County Rd. 628); Check fburgcountrydance (.com) for map & other info
WINNER'S CIRCLE...........Dance lessons 7pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon (.com)
CO CO CABANAS.............Swing/hand dance from 5pm-9pm; large dance floor; 2031A University Blvd., Hyattsville, MD 20783, 301-431-1882
COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON................; Bar and restaurant; 17th St. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; (410) 289-6331
MISHNOCK & FRIENDS Country Dance Weekend in Hudson Valley...........See 'Dance Vacations' info below for details.
MONDAY
BAREVILLE FIREHALL.....................DJ Boots plays music at 6:30;Line Dance Lessons with Nancy Adams at 7pm; $7, includes 2 water vouchers; 211 E. Main St., Leola, PA 17540
ALL FAITHS EPISCOPAL CHURCH................Dancercise; $5pp; Playlist includes new and old dances; For more info contact Leslie Snowbird (@md.metrocast.net); 38885 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
KING GEORGE CITIZENS CENTER.......... ..........Progressive Line Dance Class by Dancin' Dave; 7pm-7:45 Beginners, 7:45-8:30pm Advanced; $5pp per session; Lessons are offered through King George Parks & Rec. Dept.; no advance registration or sign-up needed; 8076 Kings Highway (Rte. 3), King George, VA 22485-7050 (540) 775-9780
AMERCAN LEGION POST 176 (Springfield, VA)....................Line dance lessons with Eileen Scott; 8pm - 9:30pm; ongoing, pay-as-you-go class. Eileen teaches the line dances currently done at the NVCWDA dances, as well as other popular line dances; email escott5678 (@verizon.net) 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield, VA 22150 (703) 440-0335
GALILEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH...............Line dance lessons from 7:00 to 9 with Bernie & Lydia Vitale; The lessons are given on a drop-in basis; Suggested donation $3; Email dancenl (@comcast.net) or call 703-430-2398; Drive west on route 7, take a right on Broad Run Drive and take the first right on to Winding Road. You will see the church right there. 45425 Winding Road, Sterling, VA 20165
RICHLIN BALLROOM..............Country line dancing with Bill Braun from 6p.m. to 10:00; The cost is $13 and includes a buffet meal from 6 to 6:40pm; There is one dance lesson taught twice per night at 7:15 and about 8:15; the last Monday of each month is all open dancing with no lesson; 1700 Van Bibber Road, Edgewood, Maryland 21040; partytymedjsmd (.com); Inclement weather : check the partytyme website for information.
COMMUNITY HOUSE in Sandy Spring, MD..................FREE Ballroom lessons & dancing 7:30pm to 9:30pm with David & Anne Greene; Goodies are welcome; Bring your own mug; Beginners & advanced are welcome; 17801 Meetinghouse Road; for more info contact David at 410-599-3725 or email DGreene (@All-Systems.com)
WINNER'S CIRCLE...........Dance lessons 7pm; 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA (exit 80 on I-81) in Holiday Inn; 717.469.0661; winnerscirclesaloon (.com)
RENDEZVOUS...............West Coast Swing with Debbie; 7:30-8:15pm Beg. lesson, 8:15-9pm Intermediate lesson; 9pm-close Open dancing; $15 for lessons & dance, Dance only $12; Students w/lesson $10, Students dance only $7; 11910 Parklawn Drive, North Bethesda, MD, 301-468-2582, Dance911 (.com)
LINCOLNIA SENIOR CTR......................Ballroom class for seniors with Adam Whitley; 11am, 12pm; register with the center in advance; 4710 North Chambliss St, Alexandria, VA
BAMBOO LOUNGE in the Carousel Hotel, O.C..............................DJ Stormin' Norman; 5:30pm-9pm; Welcome all types of dancers from Line to Swing, Patterns, and Shag; Hardwood dance floor; no cover charge; Free line dance lesson at 6pm; oceancitydj (.com) ocdj30 (@aol.com) 410-251-4368
LOOKING AHEAD
March 21.......................NVCWDA at Lincolnia Sr. Ctr.
March 21......................REMINGTON LIONS CLUB Dance...............RED ROOSTER
March 21..........3rd WFRE Annual St Jude Dance Benefit; 7PM-11:59PM; Richie Fields will be playing and there will be music in between as well as a silent auction, 50/50 raffles and door prizes. Location is the Brunswick VFD, 1500 Volunteer Dr. Brunswick, MD 21716 (www.) mdtix (.com/calendar/events/view/161) for info. For tickets, call Chris 301.865-1190 100% of proceeds benefit St. Jude.
April 4.........................NVCWDA at Accotink UU Church, Burke, VA.
April 4.........................REMINGTON LIONS CLUB Dance........................SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
April 11.................COUNTRY by the BAY...................SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
April 18....................COUNTRY PRIDE Dance with DJ Sandy Garrish
April 18.....................REMINGTON LIONS CLUB Country Dance............PATSY & THE COUNTRY CLASSICS
April 30-May 3..............MID-ATLANTIC DANCE CLASSIC at the Westin at Dulles International Airport; Special Early Bird rates and special hotel rates; Competition with WCWDC & WSDC all Division Comps, Swing & Hustle Strictly & Pro-Am, Workshops, Dinner & Show on Saturday, Lots of Social Dancing; MidAtlanticDanceClassic (.com) has all of the info.
May 3...................REMINGTON LIONS CLUB Country Dance...........SILVER WINGS
May 3..................20th Annual GARST BARN Dance
May 9...............COUNTRY by the BAY...................SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
May 16.......................COUNTRY PRIDE Dance with DJs Dottie & Will
June 6......................REMINGTON LIONS Country Dance..............SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
June 13....................COUNTRY by the BAY...................SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
June 20.........................COUNTRY PRIDE Dance with DJ Sandy Garrish
July 11....................COUNTRY by the BAY...................SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
August 1....................REMINGTON LIONS CLUB Country Dance...........SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
August 8......................COUNTRY by the BAY...................SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
September 12........................COUNTRY by the BAY...................SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
September 12.................COUNTRY PRIDE Dance...............DJ
September 19.......................COUNTRY PRIDE Dance with DJs Dottie & Will
October 3.............................REMINGTON LIONS CLUB Country Dance...........SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
October 10......................COUNTRY by the BAY...................SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
October 17..................COUNTRY PRIDE Dance with DJs Dottie & Will
October 31...................REMINGTON LIONS CLUB Halloween Dance...........SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
November 14.................COUNTRY by the BAY...................SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
November 21.............COUNTRY PRIDE Dance with DJs Dottie & Will
December 5..................REMINGTON LIONS CLUB Country Dance...........SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
December 12................COUNTRY by the BAY...................SOUTHERN WINDS BAND
December 12......................COUNTRY PRIDE Dance with DJ Sandy Garrish
December 31.................COUNTRY PRIDE NYE Party with DJ Sandy Garrish
DANCE CRUISES & VACATIONS
March 13-15...............Mishnock & Friends Country Dance Weekend in Hudson Valley; Sandy Garrish will be teaching again at the Mishnock & Friends Country Dance Weekend March 13-15, 2015 at The Hudson Valley Resort located in the Catskill Mountains of NY. It's an all inclusive dance weekend which includes accommodations, six buffet meals, 3 hours of open bar with appetizers - Fri & Sat cocktail parties, 11:00pm late night snacks Fri & Sat and 6 dance rooms for over 60 hours of dance lessons. Let her know if you need a flyer or check their website at mishnockbarn (.com)
March 21-March 28, 2015......Cruise from Florida to St. Maarten, San Juan, and the line's private island on new MSC ship Divina. MSC is a line from Europe that is just expanding to the Caribbean; 3 days at sea for dancing. Sandy Garrish is the local instructor on this cruise. She'll be teaching 2 Step & Swing. Jill Weiss, from CT, will teach Line dances. Ports are St. Maarten, San Juan, and a private island. There will be dance parties, cocktail parties and more. Pricing: Inside cabin $679, Ocean View $799, Balcony $979 (does NOT include airfare) includes ports, taxes, meals, & dance activities. Contact Group Manager Deb Dodd, Dance Across The Seas
401 398 2377 DebDoddCruises (@aol.com) DanceAcrossTheSeas (.com) Facebook (.com/deb.dodd2)
I hope I have everything straight. As always, if you find that I've missed something or made an error, let me know.
Happy dancing,
Linda