This weekend

Good Afternoon Steppers,

Well here’s what’s going on this weekend: Today we’re heading over to Michael’s Café located at 5052 N. 7^th Ave cross street are 7^th Ave and Camelback. And it seems that they have gone UP on the price. It’s NOW $10 after 8pm, yep they’ve went up $5. So I’ll see you all BEFORE 8pm LOL. Hey I didn’t make the rules, or the system, but I sure can work the hell out of them. J But they will have live music a DJ playing our favorites, along with great food, and atmosphere. Happy hour free buffet from 4-6 pm.

Saturday head over to the American Legion for Tyrone’s birthday party starting at 8pm. Again it’s free before 8pm, you know I like free. LOL Good music, good fun, out of town guest steppers so let’s have some fun. 1624 E. Broadway on the corner of 16^th street and Broadway--- but don’t quote me on that. J

Let’s all try to remember what you all practiced in class, and let’s put those moves to some good use this weekend.

What to do, What to do

Good Morning Steppers,

YES, that means you too! J For those forty or so new people we had last night. :-) Ladies, don’t forget to practice. Remember what Ms. Angie shown you, and make that work for you. And what I mean by that is, again take steps that are comfortable for you. Don’t take big steps, especially if you’re short. You can’t look cute and sexy taking huge steps that make you look dorky. ;-) Men, such a good job: all of you. Remember to practice your basics, as I said because with all the things you will have the woman doing, thinking about where your feet should go or be shouldn’t be your main focus. Think about that last drill where I had you dance with Ms. Lizz. Remember what it was like trying to remember when to cross, when to step back, when to pull her, AND trying to remember just the basic step for you? So let’s start by removing some of the things you have to think about, and the first would be YOUR basics. Once you get that down, I mean know it like you know your kids, then adding onto what you do in the dance will come much easier. Now for those that will practice at home with your partner, remember to have fun. You’re learning right now so don’t get mad at each other, that’s not part of the game. :-) And here’s something to help with the fun, break out that old video camera that you have up in the attic. You paid good money for that thing, now let’s use it. Tape yourself dancing, and then watch it, and see where you are, what you’re doing, and how to correct if need be. Oh and keep that footage like I did, so when you’re long past being a beginner you can look back at the tape, and have fun all over again.

Now if you want to get some practice in, tonight the steppers are going over to Michael’s Café on 7^th Ave and Camelback. I heard it’s free before 8, but don’t quote me on that, this is Arizona. They could mean between 7:00 and 7:01pm :-) However the case, you’ll be able to see folks doing the Chicago Step, and get some practice in yourself. Oh and one last thing, NEVER worry about those sitting on the side watching you, because they WILL always be sitting on the side, until they come to YOUR class.

Now Get Ta Steppin`

Labor Day in ATL

OMG! I’m still on a Steppin High from this past weekend in ATL. Let me start by saying Bround Bround Bround Bround---- Bra Bra Bround Bround Bround------ Blowin my mind------ Pretty Lady ------ Makes me feel good----- Like a Friday Yeah, I know you think I’m crazy, but I just can’t get that song out of my head. And neither could the few hundred people there. Man I had so much fun, I’m going back 2 or 3 more times before the end of this year. But coming up THIS weekend we have our very own Patricia Bell’s Birthday Party check out the info below, and we have The Equinox also on Saturday the 10. See the info below, or the attached flyers on that as well. It’s a lot of info to read, so if you know about it then you’re done here. Don’t forget to practice, and get ready for class, you know every time I go somewhere I come back with something.

Labor Day Weekend

This weekend coming up will be a long one for some, and short for others. However, I will have class this Thursday to help you get ready for the upcoming events. Also I’ll be in ATL taking some classes to upgrade my knowledge, and will be back to spread the wealth. Which means this Thursday, will be special. Again challenging the men to think on their feet better, and the women to stay on their feet (the balls of their feet that is) during another but a very trying exercise.

Isn’t it true that “Significant others are like parking spaces? All the good ones are taken except the handicap?” J I’m just saying, it’s something I heard just thought I’d ask. Oh and speaking of something I heard, I just can’t stop chuckling about this one: Always follow your heart, but take your brain with you. Isn’t that the funniest thing? Because I’ve needed THAT info a few times, and I remember saying later “What the Hell was I thinking?” it’s the little things I tell ya` Have a great day, and don’t forget to practice like some of us did Saturday night.

Class

Yep it’s time to get those dancing shoes out from the BACK of the closet, strap them up, or slip them on, or tape them on, or glue them in place and head on down to Chicago Step Class. J And while you’re in that closet digging around for those shoes, if you happen to see your memory in there, grab that too. J You’re going to need it. I picked a number between 10 and 15, can you guess which one? Yep you guess it, and that’s how many moves you’ll have to do today. And all different ones. I know you probably saying that’s too many, but remember that’s only moves 1 through 10 and those are simple, and you’re almost there. And if you purchased moves 11-20, or 21-30, or 30-40, then this will be child’s play for you. Ladies although we really need to work our way up to this, but pick out your favorite footwork pattern, and be ready to put it to the test.

See you all tonight at 6pm for Basic Boot Camp

LA

So I’m back from my marvelous trip to LA, for some fun-filled dancing. Funny I was under the impression that I was going back there THIS weekend too. But everyone is going to Oakland, and I’m not driving 12 hours. 11 ½ hours BUT NOT 12. Anyway, I hope everyone has been practicing, I sure have. As I can use ALL the practice I can get. J So you have 3 more days until you’ll have to break out that thinking cap, but it won’t have anything to do with Steppin. LOL A wise man once said “ It ain’t (I know not a word, but that’s what HE said) It ain’t Chinese Arithmetic, stop thinking so much.” Here Here….. Let’s have some Fun!