Saturday, November 29, 2008

Dances Taught

Dances gone thru from 24th Nov to 29th Nov:
  1. Jingle Bell Rock - video(32 count, 4 wall, Beginner/Intermediate level) - Hsiu-Fang Liu
  2. The Perfect Christmas (32 count, 4 wall, Beginner level) - Thomas C Tam
  3. You Bring Me Down - video (96 count, 4 wall, Intermediate level) - Maggie Gallagher
  4. I Can Feel You - video (64 count, 2 wall, Intermediate level) - Neville Fitzgerald & Julie Harris
  5. Wikkidest Ting (64 count, 2 wall, Intermediate/Advance level) - Neville Fitzgerald & Julie Harris (revised upon special request)

Thursday, November 27, 2008

How To "Cupid Shuffle"

This is simple, nice and enjoyable for everyone who loves line dance to follow. Try it out yourself, its fun.....

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Watch Cupid Shuffle videos and dance lessons at DanceJam.com

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Dances Taught

Dances gone thru from 10th Nov to 23rd Nove 2008:
  1. Womaniser - Maggie Gallagher (64 count, 4 wall, Intermediate level)- video


  2. Insomnia - Shaz Walton (64, 2 wall, intermediate level) - video


  3. Technique - Marie-Theres Dorner (Ph, 4 wall, Beginner level) - video


  4. Push It To The Limit - Mark Cosenza (32 count, 4 wall, Intermediate level) - video


  5. One Sweet Day - Niels B Poulsen (32 count, 4 wall, Intermediate level) - video


  6. I Wonder Why - Niels B Poulsen (60 count, 2 wall, Intermediate level) - video

Saturday, November 22, 2008

A Story To Live By

-I received it from one of my members and I felt this is meaningful and worth to share with every one of you in the world:-

There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.'
One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.
He asked her,'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him. Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before they were yours, they were mine.'


*This is how the human brain often works when our status changes*. Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who was always by their side in the most painful situations.
*Life Is a Gift*
Today before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion.
Today before you complain about life - Think of someone who died too early on this earth.
Before you complain about your children - Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.
Before you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before whining about the distance you drive -Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job.
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another - *Remember that not one of us is without sin*.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Photos Taken For Remembrance




Birthday Gal


Hungry Ghost??!!



An Outing - A Gathering - A Birthday Celebration......

We actually planned for an outing, and Janice has invited us to her condomedium and ended up we celebrated her birthday together with her and her hubby. We did not aware of her birthday so instead of we giving her a surprised birthday party, she gave us a surprised birthday treat. My apologies for we did not prepare any birthday present for you, anyway, wish you HAPPY BIRTHDAY and MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY.
From everyone of us:

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Genghis Khan........Line Dancing?

It's was few years back when we did line dance to Genghis Khan, and this one is different!!!


Genghis Khan Massage Chair - The funniest movie is here. Find it

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

DANCE BENEFITS

(Extracted from Jo & John Kinser TIPs of DANCE BENEFITS)
Seems like everyone these days has such a busy schedule that finding time to play is becoming increasingly difficult. When you consider the many benefits of dance, you realize how valuable dancing can be, especially for anyone with little spare time. Dancing is a great hobby that allows you to exercise and socialize at the same time, and have fun in the process!

THE TOP 10 BENEFITS OF DANCE:

1. MAKE NEW FRIENDS!
Dancing is a very social activity, allowing you to meet people from a wide variety of backgrounds and of all ages. Couples make new 'couples' friends, and singles meet other singles. Whether you're in a dance class or attending a dance party, it's a great way to socialize.

2. GET HEALTHY EXERCISE!
Raise your body's metabolism while burning off excess calories. You won't even realize your working out because you're having so much fun! Dancing provides a great way to shake out the muscle kinks and the tension you acquire in your daily grind.

3. GET OUT AND NETWORK!
No more "Couch Potato", "Computer Nerd", or "Workaholic!" Become a dancer and you'll look forward to attending your next dance activity. Plus, your new friends from the dance world create a great networking forum.

4. DO SOMETHING FUN TOGETHER!
Social dancing provides a fun activity for you and your significant other to enjoy as a couple. Group classes are entertaining as well as informative. You'll share many laughs and enjoy the bond between you strengthen as you learn a new hobby together.

5. CREATE BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE!
Of course dancing helps you with physical balance and coordination, but it also helps you mentally. Our lives have become so mechanized, computerize, televised, etc. that many of us have lost touch with or bodies and the energy generated when we are physically active. Dancing improves your posture, the way you carry and project yourself, how you interact with others, your level of self-confidence, as well as your mental attitude. It gives you that "get up and go!" and "just do it!" feeling in life.

6. INCREASE YOUR SOCIAL SKILLS!
Partner dancing has been a valued and respected social skill throughout the ages and is now more popular than ever! As you learn to dance you will gain confidence, knowing you can go out and feel comfortable mixing with people. You will enjoy the respect of others and the popularity that goes along with being a good dancer!

7. EXPAND YOUR DATING HORIZONS!
Dance classes, clubs and parties provide a great venue for meeting other singles in a setting that feels more natural than dating networks. While you're attending an event to practice your dance skills you may discover that you 'click' with someone special! However, if you don't feel 'sparks', there are no expectations, you simply thank them for the dance and move on. Most importantly, you'll have fun just dancing! You'll also be amazed at the number of people you'll meet!

8. "HEAR THAT FUNKY MUSIC!"
As members of the human race, music is our birth rite! Rhythm is at the core of our lives, from our heartbeat, to our daily routines, to the flow of the seasons. It is no wonder music speaks to our souls! Music lifts our spirits as it helps relieve our stresses and worries. What greater way to bring more music into your life than through dance!

9. IT'S INEXPENSIVE!
Compared to other recreational activities and hobbies, dancing is very inexpensive. You can take an hour dance class for ten dollars and receive all of the benefits listed above as you learn a valuable lifelong skill. That's a great deal!

10. BECAUSE YOU CAN AND IT'S FUN!
Anyone can become an accomplished social dancer. Unlike Ballet or Jazz, you don't need years of training to learn partner dancing. Within a few weeks of group classes you'll be leading or following your dance partners at the clubs and parties. You're a dancer! Best of all, you'll really have fun!

Monday, November 10, 2008

Beautiful Advice

An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'

  1. Pray

  2. Go to bed on time.

  3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.

  4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.

  5. Delegate tasks to capable others.

  6. Simplify and unclutter your life.

  7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)

  8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.

  9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.

  10. Take one day at a time.

  11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.

  12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.

  13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden,extra stamps, etc.

  14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.

  15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.

  16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.

  17. Get enough rest.

  18. Eat right.

  19. Get organized so everything has its place.

  20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.

  21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.

  22. Every day, find time to be alone.

  23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.

  24. Make friends with Godly people.

  25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.

  26. Laugh.

  27. Laugh some more!

  28. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.

  29. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).

  30. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).

  31. Sit on your ego.

  32. Talk less; listen more.

  33. Slow down.

  34. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.

  35. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before.


HAVE A BLESSED DAY!!!

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Dances Taught

Dances gone thru from 03 Nov to 09 Nov 2008:


  1. Guantanamera (video) - Kim Ray, 48 count - 4 wall -Intermediate level.


  2. Viva La Vida (video) - Rachael McEnaney, 48 count - 4 wall -Intermediate level.


  3. Hot Spot (video) -Team International, 64 count - 4 wall - Intermediate level.


  4. DJ Love (video) - Bracken Ellis, 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner level.


  5. Sweetie (video) - Niels B Poulsen and Birthe Tygesen, 16 count - 4 wall - Beginner level.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Have A Good Laugh

There were three black ladies getting ready to take a plane trip for the first time.

The first lady said, 'I don't know bout y'al but I'm gunna wear me sum hot pink panties beefo I gets on dat plane.'
'Why you gonna wear dem fo?' the other two asked.
The first replied, 'Cause, if dat plane goes down and I'm out dare laying butt-up in a conefield, dey gonna find me first.'

The second lady said, 'Well, I'm a-gonna wear me some floe esant orange panties.'
'Why you gonna wear dem?' the others asked.
The second lady answered, 'Cause if dis hare plane is goin' down and I be floating butt-up in the oshun, dey can see me first.'

The third lady says, 'Well, I'm not gonna wear any panties..... '
'What? No panties?' the others asked in disbelief.
The third lady says 'Dat's right girlfriends, you hears me right. I ain't wearin' any panties, cause if dis plane goes down, honey, dey always go look fo da black box first.'

Monday, November 3, 2008

Thrill The World

Hi, still remember our Cindy from Oregon especially members of FS? I received her mail recently regarding her performance in the Thrill The World world records. They put it on the web and here is the clip where you can see Cindy and her daughter(Katie) and her message goes:
"They put the portland thrill the world on the web. Katie and I are in the first one where you cannot even hear the music. Katie kept popping up in her white hat and then she danced for a few beats while I watched :), The second one down you can hear music and I was way too close to the front(3 or 4 rows back). I didn't know anyone there, but they all seemed nice. I was wearing the blue and black iron maiden Tshirt. You can tell I didnt know the dance as well as others! I should have moved back. I didn't get much practice time in :). I'm sure they'll do it again next year. Maybe you guys will want to try dancing to this at 2 AM October 2009! Happy halloween! Cheers!!!" Cindy
Article : on 25th October 2008, Portland zombies will gather together in the name of all that is holy and dance to Michael Jackson "Thriller". At the same time, all across the world, other zombies in other cities will be doing the same thing, we are going for a world record here.....

Dances Taught

Dances gone thru from 27th October to 01st November 2008:

1) Cheatin' Love (video; video) - Niels B. Poulsen, 32 count- 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level.

2) Party Popper (video) - Kate Sala, 64 count - 2 wall - Intermediate level with one tag.

3) Spotlight (video) - Dee Musk(UK), 32 count- 4 wall - Intermediate level.

4) Right Now (Na Na Na) (video) - Max Perry & Kathy Hunyadi, 64 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level.

5) Take A Bow - Mandy (recapitulation)
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"If you live in the elite world of dance, you find yourself in a world rife with criticism. Let's face it. "
------A. Ailey
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"The true dancing girl, who has a great aptitude for such matters, and years of experience, is a marvel to behold, for she seems always different, subtle and surprising. Some of these girls, interestingly, are not even particularly beautiful, though in the dance they become so."
------Assasin of gor
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"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined;No sleep till morn, when Youth and Pleasure meet To chase the glowing hours with flying feet."
------George Gordon, Lord Byron, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage
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"You've got to sing like you don't need the money,Love like you'll never get hurt.You've got to dance like no one is watching,It's gotta come from the heart, if you want it to work."
------Susannah Clark and Richard Leigh
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1. Beginning dancer. Knows nothing.
2. Intermediate dancer. Knows everything. Too good to dance with beginners.
3. Hotshot dancer. Too good to dance with anyone.
4. Advanced dancer. Dances everything. Especially with beginners."
------Dick Crum
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"Dance is your pulse, your heartbeat, your breathing. It's the rhythym of your life. Its the expression in time and movement, in happiness, joy, sadness and envy."
------Jaques D'Amboise
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"When you are fifty, you're neither young nor old; you're just uninteresting. When you are sixty, and still dancing, you become something of a curiosity. And hey! if you hit seventy, and can still get a foot off the ground, you're phenomenal!"
------Ruth St Denis