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`