Tips for you

Yes, I’m back from my New York trip, and I must say. I can’t wait to return. I had a pretty good time there, of course I wasn’t driving though:talk about crazy. Anyway, while I was there, I learned some new things, and it’s time to share. So I’ll see you at 6pm, and if not have a great weekend. Oh and if you can, you should practice a little.

First thanks to everyone that came out last night, I know we covered a lot. Don’t forget to add those moves into your rotation, and soon you’ll have a strong combo list. I also want to send a big CONGRATS to Mr. James and his better half on their beautiful new baby girl, which just happens to have the best name ever: Jasmine. Of course I don’t know how they’re spelling it, but that’s how my daughter’s name is spelled. See best name ever. I also want to welcome new stepper Richard from Chicago. And thanks for helping me with those new steppers Ms. Woody.

OK as everyone knows, I feel you should know and or have your basics DOWN-PACKED before venturing out and trying footwork. Now with that being said, ladies remember to practice those what 5 that we went over last night. Actually more if you count those variations that we did. So let’s start here, you have “The Rock” (which can be done on 6 78, or just on 78) then you have the “Shuffle” with a 78 cross cross walk up, and the “Shuffle” again with a “Rock” at the end of it. We practiced the “Sherri” which is a 6 78 step, and the “James Brown” with a left OR right turn, and lastly the :Allyiah” (Rock the boat) and don’t forget to get those 2 poses in. Hey maybe we can all get some practice with again tonight.

Class

Welcome to another Tremendous Thursday, and keeping with theme, let’s have a Tremendous Class tonight. And since I’m ALWAYS right J, that’s what side we’ll concentrate on. Our FAVORITE Turns tonight will be served up on the menu all night. And you’ll soon see there’s nothing to be afraid of. It can’t hurt you, it can’t kill you, although I’ve heard people being beat down by a right turn, but today you’ll have a BIG STICK. J So that’s it, no commentary, no tips, no questions concerning your practice habits, nope nada zilch, just the facts.

See you tonight all right---- J

SOMETHING FOR NOTHING?

Well I wanted to get some things straight. First, there are the 3% of people that WILL, or CAN pick up this dance without any problem, or extensive practice. And then there’s the rest of us. L Sadly I wasn’t included in that 3%, but I practiced my butt off, and within that same year of starting, I was teaching. Now, I’m not saying that everyone can accomplish that, but what I am saying is that THERE IS NO GETTING AROUND PRACTICING! NONE, ZIP, NADA!!! Even if you ARE like me and can watch a video and pick up moves, YOU STILL HAVE TO TRY IT AND THAT’S PRACTICING. I love that people are interested in the dance, I HATE that people are LAZY with the dance. You are going to have to put in the time sometime, you might as well get it out of the way now. Why be stuck in the same place years later, when you can get it out of the way in about 4 or 5 months? But I get it, that’s too much like right. I love going out dancing, and seeing all the other dancers putting it down. And I love watching those that have started, get better and better. What kills me, is those students that have been students since the beginning of time, and still can’t get their basic together. That’s just lazy. You’re going to have to put in some time to learn this dance, just like everything else worth doing. You put in time to learn to drive, to walk, to talk, to spread the right rumors, gossip, or how to put on make-up. Well here’s something else you’ll need to put some time into learning. Just think of it as a very unique Line Dance. So NO! You’re not going to get this in one visit. No you’re NOT going to get this in ONE lesson. All those folks that you’ve seen on the floor dancing and having fun, yep they put in the practice to get there. Some have worked on their style and moves for years, so they can win contest, yada yada yada, what makes you think that you’re going to take ONE class or one LESSON and suddenly be like them?

Something For Nothing-You want to do nothing, but be able to do everything. Sorry doesn’t work that way in this dance.

NATIONAL STEP DAY

Well another year has come and gone, and I had a good time at the National Step Day event. Although I was attending several events that evening, I managed to attend them all. I got a chance to dance with people, and a chance to see some improvements within their dance too. Something I did notice is that, memory recall wasn’t the best with everyone. Because this dance is repetitious, I’ll work on getting folks to have that recall. So break out those “Move Lists”, and get ready to be DRILLED on those moves. Also, we’ll welcome newcomers John, Tashia, and Naomi this Thursday. I want to congratulate Ms Monique Sanders for her accomplishment in winning the beginners Step contest at the National Step Event this weekend. CONGRADULATIONS GOOD JOB!

GET READY!

Good Morning Steppers,

Get your pens, pencils, crayons, eye liners, and spray paint ready. There’s a lot going on, first there’s Class tonight at the Elk’s. Tonight will focus on the contest, getting folks ready and mentally prepared starting at 6pm. And at 6:05pm when that’s done, the fun will get started. Also, I’ll have the latest installments in the G Style DVD collections. Now you’ll be able to see, and read those instructions anytime you wish. Now for all those events, wait for it, wait for it….

Steppin In New York

Hey, I'm still in New York. Steppin here was fun, and just like it should be. Now, I'll return to Phoenix and try to keep the excitement going. I did learn some new steps, and of course I'll share. So I would ask or tell to practice because we both know that you're not going to. (smile) She I'm learning------