New dance to look at - Cha Cha Romo

I'm liking this song/dance combo the more I listen to/watch it. The dance is called Cha Cha Romo and was choreographed by Gordon Timms and Alison Johnstone. This dance fits well with the song, and the song has a good beat for dancing. These are requirements of mine for trying a dance. Take a look for yourself!

No dancing this Wednesday in Havelock

The dance for August 31 has been cancelled. See you next week!

Line Dance Party in New Bern - Sept 10

BC Beach is hosting a line dance party at the Rivertowne Ballroom in New Bern on September 10 from 7-10pm. The evening will begin with a Pot-Luck social from 6-7PM, followed by the dance party from 7-10PM. A variety of music will be played and the level of dancing will range from beginner to advanced. Requests will be taken. Admission is just $7 per person.

Rivertowne Ballroom
305 Pollock Street
New Bern, NC


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Carol Craven's Top Ten line dances for the week ending 8/28/11

From Carol Craven's World Line Dance Newsletter:

WORLD LINE DANCE NEWSLETTER WEEK ENDING
AUGUST 28, 2011

And the Winner Is

ROLLING IN THE DEEP BY MAGGIE GALLAGHER AND
I'M NO GOOD BY RACHAEL MCENANEY WITH 38 VOTES

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS, AND THANKS, EVERYONE, FOR TAKING THE TIME TO VOTE!!

38 - Rolling in the Deep/Maggie Gallagher/intermediate
38 - I'm No Good/Rachael McEneney/Int
37 - Talkin'To The Moon/Joey Warren/intermediate
30 - Bittersweet Memory/Ria Vos/Intermediate
29 - I Love That Thing, HmmGytalHigh B
27 - A Little Bit Of Lovin'/Gytal/Highbeg
26 - Good One/Nikky Lynne & Candy B/B
26 - Lady Luck/Niels Poulsen/Inttermediate/Advanced
24 - Burlesque/Norman Gifford/Intermediate
24 - Party Freak/Sala/Intermediate
24 - Somewhere With You/Wills & Schrank/Intermediate

The Bongo Song line dance

I like this dance! It's called The Bongo Song and is a 64 count intermediate level line dance choreographed by Amy Christian-Sohn. Amy's put together a fun dance that uses both (*gasp*) arms and legs to a song with a little different sound to it. Try it out!

Hurricane Irene

To all my friends in North Carolina... PREPARE!

IRENE INFORMATION, MAPS, ETC

- Weather Underground
- National Hurricane Center

Hurricane Irene is going to be on our doorstep soon and folks need to be ready!

1. First, get important papers and special photos in order and secured in plastic. Identification is difficult and time-consuming to replace: so be sure to include social security cards, birth certificates, high school diplomas or GED certificates, titles or deeds to property, as well as your hurricane insurance policy. Photos of special occasions or loved ones cannot be replaced, so including these is important as well.
   
   
2. Think ahead and take video or photos of your property before you leave. This will help later on with any insurance checklist claims for damage that may need to be filed.
   
   
3. If staying with relatives is not an option, consider booking a room in a hotel or motel in another nearby town or state. Make sure to get directions and put them in the car ahead of time. It is easy to forget that piece of paper in the rush out the door. A cheaper route might be to find temporary hurricane shelters. Usually nearby towns not in the direct path of the hurricane will provide these for people in need.
   
   
4. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that your pet will have a place in a motel or hotel. Keep this in mind, and try to find alternate housing like pet-friendly hotels and motels or dog boarding kennels in areas out of the path of the storm until it is safe to return home.
   
   
5. Designate a spot, in the hall closet, to keep a bag of clothes for each person in the household. Make sure to include sleeping gear if you plan on going to a temporary shelter.
   
   
6. Along with overnight clothes, consider stocking your Hurricane Kit with the following: extra cash, generator, batteries, flash lights, battery operated radio/television, bottled water, toilet paper, non-perishable foods such as cereal or crackers, canned goods, a can opener, a small cooler, candles, prescription medicines and any over-the-counter remedies you use regularly; and if you have small children - diapers, baby wipes, formula, baby food.
   
   
7. Count on the power being out for at least a day or two. Remember that ATM's will be non-operating, so have at least some hard cash in your Hurricane Kit (see no. 6, above) to see you through the storm.
   
   When TV and computer games no longer operate, board games or a deck of cards come in handy! Arts and crafts, crayons and downloadable coloring pages are always great distractions for the kids - so make sure you've stored some of these supplies in a tote bag or in the car trunk.
   
   
8. If you decide to tough out the storm, stay downwind in your home. This means if the wind is hitting the living room windows, go to the room opposite the living room.
   
   
9. Plywood is a 'hot' commodity for those of who decide to stay. Boarding up windows that will take the brunt of the wind and rain is a wise decision. If board is not available, protect your windows from the wind by criss-crossing them with layers of duct or packing tape. This will be enough protection for light-to-medium winds, but learning how to build and install plywood hurricane shutters is your safest bet. If you can afford it, have them installed by a professional.
   
   
10. Finally, STAY INSIDE. However tempting it may be to videotape or take photos of the storm, be sure to shoot from indoors - where it's safe, and dry!

Hurricanes are serious business. Weather forecasters can only predict so much. Educate yourself and stay on top of hurricane updates in your area. There is no harm in being overly cautious. In most cases where a hurricane is concerned, it truly is better to be safe than sorry.

Tips are from Chiff.com

Carol Craven's Top Ten line dances for the week ending 8/21/11

From Carol Craven's WORLD LINE DANCE NEWSLETTER:

SURVEY FOR WEEK ENDING 8/21/11

AND THE WINNER IS I’M NO GOOD BY RACHAEL MCENANEY

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER AND THANKS, EVERYONE, FOR TAKING THE TIME TO VOTE.

41 - I'm No Good/Rachael McEnaney/Intermediate
37 - Rolling In The Deep / Maggie Gallagher / Intermediate
36 - Bittersweet Memory/Ria Voss/Intermediate
36 - Talkin'To The Moon/Joey Warren/intermediate
26 - A Little Bit Of Lovin'/GYTAL/High Beg
24 - I Love That Thing/GYTAL/High Beginner
24 - Lady Luck/Poulsen/int
22 - Alabama Slammin, Rachael McEnaney/Intermediate
22 - Good One/Nikky Lynne/B
22 - Somewhere With You/Wills & Schrank/Intermediate