Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Fun and Laughs

Time to take a break from dancing (gasp) and post some videos that have made me laugh. One video led to another, which is why most of them are dog/cat videos. Hopefully you'll enjoy them!

Spiders on Drugs


Ultimate Dog Tease


Dogs, cats, and trust


Beware the Doghouse


Talking cat turf war


Cat-friend vs Dog-friend

Monday, November 11, 2013

Just Like a Rodeo

Just Like a Rodeo
Choreographer: Marie Sorensen
Description: 32 count - 4 wall - Improver level line dance
Music: "Just Like A Rodeo" by Roger Brown and Swing City

I've liked pretty much anything that Roger Brown and his group have done, music wise.  They put out a 5 song CD years ago and every one of the songs was gold.  Marie's dance has a nice feel to it.  Try it out!

Friday, November 8, 2013

Access your Office files online

Go to Microsoft SkyDrive, set up an account (it's free!), and you'll have access to 7GB of online storage AND you'll be able to use the web version of Microsoft Office!

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Saving Youtube video and music

Want a way to save Youtube videos and/or music? Check out this comparison of various programs/websites that allow you to do this.

Personally, I use this site for my MP3 conversions at the moment.

Why the dances spotlighted on this site are put on this site

Someone commented that I don't have a "top ten" list or showcase lots of dances here. Here is the skinny:

When there is time in my schedule, I will look through an average of 30-40 dances in a sitting. I'll view the step sheets and watch the videos for the dances and then post only the ones I think "have it". The choreographer's name never enters into the equation. Whether the dance is on list A, B, or C never enters into the equation. Newer dances tend to get looked at more, but older dances get a gander as well. This web page is where I post the dances that I would like to dance to and teach to others.

If you agree with my choices, Yay!

If you don't agree with my choices, Yay! also because it exposes more dances to the line dancing community and doesn't fixate us on only a few dances.

You Don't Love Me (You Dirty Rat)

You Don't Love Me (You Dirty Rat)
Choreographer: Larry Hayden
Description: 32 count - 4 wall - Intermediate level line dance
Music: "You Don’t Love Me" by Caro Emerald

I taught this when it first came out a couple of years ago, and it might be time to reteach it to my new class.

Sultry

Sultry
Choreographer: Rob Fowler
Description: 64 count - 2 wall - Intermediate level line dance
Music: "Perfidia" by John Altman (Shall We Dance soundtrack)

Here we are going from a dance that's been out for a bit to one that's sparkly new. You owe it to yourself to watch the video, get excited, and go learn the dance!