Updated July 26, 2020

We can get back to dancing safely. The venues that are open are doing everything possible to have clean facilities and set up for social distancing.  We've done a couple of test runs. Please, be mindful of others and social distance.  

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Starting August 3rd the class at Birmingham Next will reopen with a few adjustments. They have a tent set up outside in the courtyard and we'll have a wood floor. Go online and sign up for 1 class or the 1st series. Let them know you are ready to get back to class. You'll want to sign up for the series because I will use those classes to relearn all our dances. We will start out slow and work our way back to the dances we have already learned. Perfect time to join this class or come from another of our classes that haven't opened yet. 

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Our next dance will be August 8, 2020, from noon until

4:00 pm at the Round-Up in Waterford. The new playlist will be posted before the dance.

Wear your mask and please social distance and be courteous and mindful of others. 

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Starting this week we have new dances and classes open!!  Monday nights for beginner to advanced 6-9 pm. Thursday mornings 10 am to noon for intermediates to advanced. And Thursday nights from 6-9 pm (beginner 6 to 7 pm) thru advanced, come ready to dance. All at the Round-Up in Waterford. 

Next week the Birmingham Next class will start again.  

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Some prices will increase due to the increased cost of the rooms rented and some classes may not reopen. 

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 Please, stay safe and healthy!!!

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If you'd like to practice at home just pull up any of our videos on this website and dance along. 

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Saturday Dance Dates for 2020: (canceled) January 18, February 8 (canceled), March 14, April 11(canceled), May 9(canceled), June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12,  October 10, November 14, December 12.

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The website is current.... for now.  Hope to see you on the dance floor soon and have a great week!! I'm trying to keep everything updated but things can change daily due to Covid-19. 

As of July 9th, 2020 I have been teaching line dance for 16 years. Thank you for supporting my classes and allowing me to do what I love!! I couldn't do it without YOU!!! I look forward to another year of teaching, learning, and fun with line dance!!

I hope to see you on the dance floor soon!

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Birmingham

Next Session starts August 3, 2020!!!

Birmingham Next, 2121 Midvale St, Birmingham MI 48009

 Beginner Class of 4 or 5-week sessions.  

You must register with Birmingham Next - If you'd like to attend this

class after it has started, call and ask if the drop-in is available. 

Call 248-203-5270 or.....

Follow this link for more information and to sign up. 

Birmingham Next/Line Dancing

See the "Current Lessons" page for more 2020 information!

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Reminder!!!

Our next dance will be on August 8, 2020

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For everyone who has been asking about the Sway'D dance boots and would like to try them on and purchase them locally. 

This is a new update:  

Toe to Toe Dance Shoes,

G1159 W. Hill Rd. Suite C,

Flint, MI 48507

(on the border for Grand Blanc).

Their phone 810-238-7400 or toll-free

877-348-4362.

Email: toetotoe1@comcast.net

Website: www.toe2toe.com 

You can also get other kinds of dance shoes, (Jazz, ballroom, ballet, tap, etc.) 

They had my Sway'D color and size in stock. 

The staff was great and very helpful. 

Go visit and tell them I sent you.

(Their store is in a long building and is the last door at the end.  Use your GPS) 

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To order directly from Sway'D's website: 

https://www.swaydshoes.com

Sometimes they have special prices! 

The website says your size may be back-ordered 4-6 weeks but I ordered a pair on Cyber Monday and received them on Thursday, only 4 days.

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I'm adding a link here for Dance Sliders for those who have asked.  You'll buy them from the seller through eBay.  The cost is $15.00 plus shipping.  Make sure you check and order the right size for your shoes as well as whether you want the heal covered or not. (I personally recommend the open heal, not covered) They don't fall off like some of the other dance socks. These are great if you want to wear something other than dance shoes or you dance somewhere where the floor is not ideal. I recently went to a dance with a sticky (dirty) floor and was able to dance easily. I just slipped them on over my dance shoes and washed them in the washing machine later. eBay Link for Dance Sliders You'll love them!! I have several pairs so I can always have a clean pair. Important: Take care of them the way she tells you and they will last much longer. (personal experience) 

I'm also adding a link to Dance Socks website. For a different option and they come in different colors too. You can wear your street shoes or tennis shoes and be able to dance easily. Link to website

The classes on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings are progressive classes. On Mondays from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm (approx) is the EZ beginner part where I teach the same EZ dances each week so you get comfortable with the dances and steps. On Monday (am & pm), Tuesday (pm) & Wednesday (am & pm) the class moves into other beginner dances, improver and up to intermediate dances so there is something for everyone. As you get more comfortable with steps/dances you can dance longer & learn more dances. 

The new playlist will be posted before the next dance. I'll also play as many requests as I can fit in.  

Some class cost have changed. If you don't see it posted please ask. See "Class Locations" page for more information. 

We have our social dance at the Round-Up in Waterford, 5050 Dixie Hwy. (see Current Locations page for a map). Time is Noon to 4:00 pm on the 2nd Saturday each month. Cost... Only $10.  The playlist will be available before each dance which I'll add to the website for you to print (Click on the playlist above). Come and join the fun with Another Chance to Dance.

Dances are usually held on the 2nd Saturday every month (usually) please check the website in case the date changes.  Print out the playlist above. Our Next Dance: Will be announced at a later date.

Dates for 2020: January 18 (canceled), February 8(canceled), March 14, April 11(canceled), May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12,  October 10, November 14, December 12.

 The Round-Up, 5050 Dixie Hwy in Waterford. It's in the K-Mart plaza on the east side of the street north of Williams Lake and south of Andersonville Rd. We really like it there it's very nice. Wood Floor! (and they've already expanded it) There will be water, sodas, hot dogs & snacks for sale (now reduced prices). There is no alcohol allowed. (If there are snacks you'd like let me know and I'll see about having them carry them for us.) Please, give them your support, we love a good place to dance and want to see them continue in business.  

I've added a link to a Free Office program on the first Step Sheets page (A-E). If you can't open the documents on this website because you don't have an Office program this is a free alternative for you.  Download the program to a place on your computer you'll remember (examples: Downloads folder, Programs or your Desktop) then open it so you can install it. It will tell you what to do. 

Just a reminder as businesses sometimes close down ( burn down) or discontinue classes....  if you don't support the things you like, they will be gone. If you take a dance class, even if it's not one of mine, go as regular as you can and support the business where you dance because it could be gone tomorrow. 

Line Dance Lessons, Southeast Michigan

Whether you are looking for a beginner class, Intermediate plus or anything in between, we have a class for you. We cover a wide area in Southeast Michigan and hold line dance classes throughout the year. At this time we have several line dance classes per week located in Waterford, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Highland, Farmington Hills, Grand Blanc, and Whitmore Lake. (See current locations maps) 

The dances taught are old & new dances that are danced in class, in bars, at local area dances, and at dance workshops using all genre's of music. You'll find nice and helpful people in every class.  Come and join us for lots of line dancing fun.

Feel free to look around and email us if you have any questions. This website is a continued work in progress so come back often to see what's new. 

In an earlier issue of the NTA newsletter, the following was shared and I feel it is worth sharing with all of you. Great information to keep in mind.

1.Increased muscle strength & endurance.

2.Increased energy.

3.The release of endorphins that give us a better outlook & make us "feel better" with a decrease in anxiety & depression type symptoms.

4. Chiropractic professionals encourage low-impact exercise as a necessity for keeping your spine healthy.

5. Movement lubricates the joints so that they move more freely.

6. The motion of the joints improves flexibility reducing the chance for injury.

7. Increased muscle strength leads to better posture and increased range of motion.

8.Can reduce the chances of having a heart attack, stroke, diabetes, & even some types of cancer.