ATLANTA DANCE WEEKLY 8 May 2012

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PLEASE send any future items to: atlantadanceweekly@gmail.com THANKS

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If you were not one of the Twenty-One dancers at the VFW in Conyers you missed a great time dancing and two teaches by Tommy Bailey. Remember there will be a dance on June 2^nd. Hope to see you there!!

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EXTREMELY IMPORTANT MESSAGE!!!!!

NO LINE DANCE LESSONS THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH AT ELECTRIC COWBOY!!!

I made this announcement during lessons last Wednesday that Hooters is having their STATE FINALS *SWIMSUIT CONTEST* starting at 8 pm this Wednesday, May 9th at Electric Cowboy.

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INSTRUCTORS:

The “where to dance” listings on Carol Craven’s web site are BADLY outdated… Please if you have ever had a class and no longer teach or have moved etc. please go out to http://www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com/WTD/Georgia.html and see of things need to be removed or updated…

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FaceBook users…..:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/facebook-and-your-privacy.html?page=1

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Bill Morrison has restarted his weekly e-mail for couple dancers. To get on his list send an e-mail to atlanta.dancers@comcast.net

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LINEDANCERS MAGAZINE Radio (COUNTRY) IS BACK
We have re-launched our radio. As before it is free for everyone to listen to but this time LMR is 100% country. With a dazzling mix of new tunes, classics and showcasing some well loved Line dance artists you can have a ball every day of the week wherever you are. Listen to it now
http://www.linedancermagazine.com/vids.html?video=9527
ENJOY!

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Shhhhhhhhh,,,, Don’t tell……..

Some of the Wild Bill’s dancers are planning a SURPRISE 30th Birthday Hoedown for Melanie Gram. Round up your boots and grab yer partner Boot Scoot your way on up to Wildness Farms for Melanie's SURPRISE 30th Birthday Party HOEDOWN!

WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2012

TIME: 5PM Till we kick off our boots

Where: 170 Kennedy Sells Rd NW, Auburn, GA 30011

**There will be dancing – bonfire – food - AND more** We will be providing Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Sodas & Waters, and in order to make sure we have some full bellies, please bring something to share. Alcohol will not be provided but is allowed so BYOB.

Here is a link to the evite.

http://new.evite.com/#view_invite:eid=0361MDVWTUTCHIKMAEPBRYDSVTBCPA

RSVP to Denise & Faith, contact info as follows: denisegeese@gmail.com / (267) 374-3137 & faithbrehmer@gmail.com / (404) 247-0805

**Please let us know how many in your party & any music requests so we have this ready.**

Denise and I don't mind our information out there but we really need people to let us know if they plan on coming and what music they want played.

Don’t forget your cowboy boots or just your boogie shoes!! See Y’all there! **Be there or be square!

Faith-Lynn

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WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY (This week ):

The Dance Bunch plans to be at WILD BILL's in Duluth on Wednesday and many will be at the Moose Lodge dance in McDonough on Saturday…

For SATURDAY it is again time for a trip south for the monthly line dance at the MOOSE LODGE in McDONOUGH GA. The dance begins at 8:00 PM and goes to 11 PM. Mark your calendar as this monthly dance is normally the 2nd Saturday of each month.

The Moose Dance is non-stop line (and a little couple) dancing of both old and new dances. Many of the dances you do not know can easily be picked up on the floor. It is a very friendly crowd with everyone more than willing to make you feel comfortable and help with the dances and cost is only $5.

NOTE: This is a polished concrete floor, so wear shoes accordingly as it does not slide like a wood one does but sure is better than vinyl tile. Dancers “Foot Tubes” are available for purchase from Tommy and Lynn Bailey at the MOOSE.

Lynn Bailey runs a list at the front so it is your opportunity to request old and favorite ones, (bring the music if you have it just in case).

The dance area is SMOKE FREE. There is a bar and you can purchase drinks at the Moose.

The Henry County Moose Lodge is located just off Georgia 155, west of I-75. For those wanting to look it up on Map Quest or Google Map or put it in your GPS, the technical address is:

91 Hunter Chase
McDonough, Georgia 30253

Take either I-675 or I-75 south of I-285 to the 5th exit below where 675 and 75 merge. The Exit on I-75 is 216 which is Georgia Route 155. This is the southern of the McDonough exits. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right toward Griffin, (Ga-155 south). There will be a Quality (formerly Holiday) Inn on your right as you come off I-75.

Follow Ga-155 for about a mile and turn RIGHT into the entrance to the "Hunters' Run" subdivision on your right. You MUST turn into the subdivision entrance street to get to the driveway for the Moose Lodge. The Lodge drive does not connect directly to Ga-155.

Once inside, follow the hall around to the right to the rear of the building for their ballroom. It is a tile floor. Come on down and give it a shot...

If you are coming from the Loganville - Lawrenceville or Grayson area, Get on Georgia 20 going south and follow this through Conyers, Magnet, and into McDonough. Once in McDonough where Ga-20 goes right, (toward the square) you keep going straight so watch the signs and stay on Ga-155 south. This will circle around and once you go under I-75, you will see the Quality Inn on your right and the directions above will apply.

For additional information or details on line dance classes in Henry County, e-mail

Tommy Bailey, mbailey571@yahoo.com

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DULUTH GA:

Hi Dancers!(Timely news highlighted below)

Wild Bill's was a part of a music video nominated by the Georgia Music Awards for Best Music Video of the Year! And all our Wednesday night dancers had a part in that video of Angela Reign's "I Wanna Ride the Bull" that was taped at Wild Bill's the end of February of this year. Voting for the video starts on May 7th. To vote please go to www.georgiamusicawards.com .... and ask your friends, co-workers, and family to vote too!

***Please let me know by email, by noon Wednesdays, if you'd like me to add a favorite song or two, to the "request list" of line dance songs for our DJ. Feel free to requests different songs each week so we can enjoy a variety of all the music available. The most recent dance songs of the past 2 or 3 months are played every week.

Tuesday Night Line Dance Classes in MAY with Rose, Kerri, and Faith. Four levels of dance classes are offered on Tuesdays: Basic Beginner (for new dancers), Intermediate (both at 7:50 0 8:50 PM); Progressive Beginner, High Beginner (both at 6:45 PM). Please let me know by email, if you're planning to attend a monthly session at rose@atlantalinedance.com or if you have any questions. All dances taught are currently danced at Wild Bill's, or will be taught there soon. We encourage class members to request dances from Wild Bill's to be taught in class. Classes are held at Epic Center, about 10 minutes (5 miles) northwest of Wild Bill's. Café is open for drinks and meals.

Please go to www.wildbillsatlanta.com for all weekend event details, ticket prices and ticket purchases for Wild Bill's. While you're there, be sure to sign up for their weekly email of concert & event information.

A few weekly reminders:

Wednesdays, at Wild Bill's:

Doors open at 7:00 at the Crown Lounge entrance - down the sidewalk, to the left of the Main Doors

Line dance lessons begin at 7:30 PM.

Even if you're a new dancer, you can stay on the floor and do easy to follow dances with Rose for 1 hour after lessons!

Always a party and usually a live band in the Crown Lounge along with pool tables, large screen TV's, and it's own bar.

Remember to visit the RK Café (just past the Crown Lounge) for good food!

Wednesday Night Dance Lesson Step Sheets: are available at my website: www.atlantalinedance.com (click on STEP SHEETS - dances are listed under Wild Bill's most current date or scroll down to ARCHIVED STEP DESCRIPTIONS)

For questions or more information email address for Rose is: rose@atlantalinedance.com - website is www.atlantalinedance.com

See you on the dance floor!!

Rose

rose@atlantalinedance.com website is www.atlantalinedance.com

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McDONOUGH & Duluth

Thanks to everyone who came out to class last night at Into The Light Ballet at 1356 McDonough Place in McDonough from 6-8 pm.... here is what we worked on:

We Found Love

Headed For A Heartache

Freak A Little More

We will NOT have class on Sunday, May 13th due to it being Mother's Day... enjoy your day and I will see you at the Moose Lodge on Saturday.

Remember, there is NO class on Tuesday, May 8th...we will start our new session on Tuesday, May 15th. I am going to leave a message for Shorty Howell to let them know that there is only one class in the book and for everyone to sign up under that, but I will be offering Intermediate and Beginner as usual, same times...enjoy your week off.

Michael Thompson

dancemic1@yahoo.com

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RUTLEDGE GA:

Josh Hilley & Str8 Shot RETURN to Cowboys Hot Spot this week on Saturday, May 12 at 9:00pm at Cowboys Hotspot

We hope you will venture east and come out Cowboys Hot Spot located between Social Circle and Rutledge on US 278. All Bands start at 9pm ($10 cover charge)

Cowboys Hot Spot is in the building formerly known as “Cowboys in the Country” located at 7201 Atlanta Hwy (US-278) and is west of Rutledge, GA. From Atlanta take I-20 eastbound heading toward Augusta and go off at US 278 (No city name) which is EXIT 101. Exit and turn LEFT. Follow US 278 eastbound for roughly 3 miles. Cowboys Hot spot is in a cluster of wood buildings with red roof on the left side of the highway just as you leave Walton and enter Morgan County. It is at the corner of West Dixie Highway and Atlanta Highway which is US-278. For you GPS’ers it is at N 33.62645 W 83.65491 If you get into the City of Rutledge you have missed it…

Line dance lessons with Amber Castleman, followed by open dancing are on Wednesday's @ 7:30 pm cost is $5.00 at the door

Doors open at 4:30 for dinner which ends at 7:45PM. Their daily Meals vary from one day to the next. They always have Mac and cheese; Two choice of vegetables
One meat from two choices; Your choice of either corn bread or rolls; Dessert; Drinks; Individual salads are available daily

For additional information call (706) 557-1811

www.cowboyshotspot.com

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KENNESAW GA:

Hello Electric Cowboy Dancers & Friends (*)

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT MESSAGE!!!!!

NO LINE DANCE LESSONS THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH AT ELECTRIC COWBOY!!!

I made this announcement during lessons last Wednesday that Hooters is having their STATE FINALS *SWIMSUIT CONTEST* starting at 8 pm this Wednesday, May 9th at Electric Cowboy. Please see website for details: www.electriccowboy.com Kennesaw. Line dance lessons will resume the following Wednesday, May 16th at 8 pm with Dancin’ Tweety Leslie. Whatever you decide to do for the evening, HAVE FUN!!!

ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!!

DANCIN’ TWEETY’S REMINDER: ***Saturday, May 19th – *Dancer’s Night Out* at Electric Cowboy!!!

PLEASE come out for of FUN NIGHT of Dancin’ and HELP me celebrate my 54th Birthday : )

***ELECTRIC COWBOY IS OPEN ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS***!!!

Please check the website for hours of operation, activities, events and GREAT Drink Specials!!!

Electric Cowboy’s website is: www.electriccowboy.com and click on Kennesaw, GA.

LINE DANCE LESSONS are EVERY Wednesday evenings (EXCEPT THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH – SEE DETAILS ABOVE) with Dancin' Tweety Leslie at Electric Cowboy from 8 – 9 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm : ) Wednesdays are also *Ladies Night* and there is NO COVER for the Ladies

Last Wednesday, 5/2, I REVIEWED for the FINAL TIME: *Rain Is Good* –Choreographed by Eddie Huffman - 36 count - 4 wall – beginner/intermediate line dance – Music: “Rain Is a Good Thing” by Luke Bryan & TAUGHT: *Toes* in memory of a Dear Dancin’ Friend, Naomi Milano. *Toes* is a 32 count, 4 wall, improver country line dance choreographed by Rachael McEnaney to the music: Toes” by The Zac Brown Band. I WILL REVIEW *Toes* again on Wednesday, 5/16 and introduce another dance – TBA in next weeks email.

I appreciate that everyone is helping out with ****NO DRINKING & SMOKING*** on the dance floor!!! Thanks Bunches!!!

Electric Cowboy is located at: 1750 N. Roberts RD - Kennesaw GA 30144 - Phone: 770-420-1565 - Fax: 770-420-1567 - Hours of Operation: Wednesday – Saturday, 7:30 pm - 4:00 am Please check out the website for other info: www.electriccowboy.com and click on Kennesaw, GA.

Have an Awesome week and HOPE to see you next Wednesday, May 16th for my line dance lessons,

Dancin’ Tweety Leslie

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CARTERSVILLE LEGENDS:

Hi LEGENDS Dancers:

Last Friday, May 4th, Avery TAUGHT: *Where I Belong* – Choreographed by Maggie Gallagher – 32 count, 4 wall, beginner line dance – Music: “That’s Where I Belong” by Alan Jackson & *Me And My Gang* – Choreographed by Suzanne Wilson – 32 count, 4 wall, beginner plus line dance – Music: “Me And My Gang” by Rascal Flatts. Sherry TAUGHT: *Freak A Little More * – Choreographed by Scott Blevins – 32 count, 4 wall, intermediate line dance – Music: “Dance To The Music” by Sly & The Family Stone and WILL.I.AM. I WILL REVIEW BOTH *Where I Belong* & *Me And My Gang* again this Friday, May 11th and ATTEMPT (And I MEAN ATTEMPT) to Review, *Freak A Little More* and ONLY HOPE that I can teach it like Sherry!!! Will probably need my dear Romanian Sherry Girl to help me out – REALLY!!!

Line dance lessons at LEGENDS with Dancin’ Tweety are EVERY Friday from about 7:45 – 9 pm with Dancin’ after lessons. The website for LEGENDS TAVERN & DANCE* is: www.legendsga.com. PLEASE check the website to see what is happening at LEGENDS.

LEGENDS TAVERN & DANCE*is a NON-SMOKING*facility and they open their doors at 7 pm. Friendly reminder: There is a $ 5.00 GENERAL ADMISSION on Fridays (21 & over) but the Line dance lessons are FREE!!!

LEGENDS TAVERN & DANCE*is located at 1131 North Tennessee Street (behind Slopes BBQ and next to Carmike Cinemas) in Cartersville, (770) 386-4441.

Doors open at 7 pm.

ve GOOD FOOD!!!

Take care and see you on Friday, May 11th,

Dancin' Tweety Leslie

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NORCROSS GA:

BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASSES (BEST FRIEND PARK)

Starting Wednesday, May 2nd, Beginner Line Dance Classes will be offered at Best Friend Park in Gwinnett County (6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA). The classes are from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. and cost $25.00 (Gwinnett County residents) and $45.00 (non Gwinnett County residents) for 4 weeks. Please note: the cost stated is different than what was published in the L.I.F.E. Magazine (website and hardcopy). A registration form is available online at www.gwinnettparks.com or call 770-417-2212 and register by telephone. These are preregistered classes (must register ahead of time for classes to make). So, call or click and get registered for this exciting way to exercise!!

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CARTERSVILLEGA:

LIVE, LAUGH AND LINE DANCE

5th District Line Dance Jamboree

May 10, 2012

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Lunch & Door Prizes .

Cartersville Civic Center

435 West Main Street

Cartersville, Georgia

A Fun Day of Dancing with other senior line dancers. Demo a special dance your group enjoys. Or TEACH a line dance (be sure to have a second choice dance in case your dance has already been taught. We have a sound system. (Time permitting, you may do both).

Directions: 75 North to exit 288 (Main Street Exit). Turn left at end of exit ramp. Continue on Main Street through town (approx. 5 stop lights). After Light at Bartow Street road curves. Continue straight through next stop sign, past Library. Civic Center is on Right corner of Main and Lee Street.

For more information call: Mae Jennings @ 770-382-6071 or Donna Oliver @ 770-382-7102

The Bartow County Senior Center @ 770-387-5134

Thanks, Donna O.

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FAYETTEVILLE - TYRONE SHARPSBURG AREA:

The next Intermediate Workshop and dance party (for all levels) will be held on Saturday, May 19th at the Kiwanis Center in Fayetteville.

Dances this month will be taught by June Shuman and Michael Thompson. I hope you will be able to come out and support both of these great instructors.

Please register no later than Monday, May 14th. E-mail me for the registration form for your use. If you can not get it mailed into me by Monday, please RSVP so that I know that it will be coming in the mail. Responses are needed.

FAYETTE COUNTY KIWANIS CENTER

2012 High Beginner/Intermediate - Workshop & Open Dance Parties Hosted by Cynthia Baldwin and Michael Thompson

The third SATURDAY of each month This event is a non-stop dancing event. We will begin at 1:30 and close at 5:30 to go eat at one of our nearby restaurants in Fayetteville where we can eat dinner and then come back to the Kiwanis Center at 8:00 p.m. for more dancing. There is a separate charge for workshop and open dance. Total for both events will be $20.00 if you register early. $15 in advance for workshop.

($20 after early registration date) Early

Workshop. 1:30 -5:30 p.m. Open Dance $5.00 Guest Instructor Registration Due

May 19th May 19th June & Michael May 11th

June 16 No workshop or dance party

July 21st July 21st Teresa & Donna July 13th

August 18th August 18th Eddie H. & Tommy Aug. 10th

September 15 No Workshop September 15^th (dance party only) Sept. 13th

October 20th October 20th Linda V. & Kerry Oct. 12th

Registration required one week prior to the beginning of each class. Only dance participants are allowed to stay in classroom. Dates are subject to change at any time.

Call me if you have any questions at 770-487-3730. I am looking forward to seeing you again at the Kiwanis Center. Dance party will take place at 8:00 p.m.

Cynthia Baldwin -

tyrone2@bellsouth.net

home 770-487-3730

cell 404-317-4779 Website: www.cynthiaslinedancing.com

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UPCOMING WWW.GEORGIA-COUNTRY.COM

This week on www.Georgia-Country.com - May 8th, 2011

Dancers in the Duluth area. Come out and check out the new Craze Tavern on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Every Friday night, we'll have the best country bands around for your dancing enjoyment. Playing all your country favorites and in breaks, the digital jukebox to plug in your favorite line dance and swing dance songs. There is a nice area in front of the stage for plenty room for dancing. The bar is NON SMOKING (with a smokers patio), they have a great menu (wings, pasta & burgers) to have dinner before you start your dancing. There is NO COVER and it's 21+. You can even watch the Braves and your favorite NBA and NHL play off game too. The country music will start around 7:30 and band goes on at 9:00. This Friday night, The Bourbon Cowboys take the stage. They play a great mix of country hits from Jason Aldean to Blake Shelton. Craze Tavern is located at 3312 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, across from River Green office park.

Also, coming Friday night - May 25th. The GRAND OPENING of Craze Tavern with The Joe Olds Band. Joe and the guys are one of the top country bands around, playing all your country favorites to dance too. For you LINE DANCERS, we'll have a LINE DANCE CONTEST that night with a couple of "secret judges" in the crowd and on the dance floor with you. The BEST line dancing of the night will be chose later in the evening and win a prize package from Craze Tavern.

This Sat night at Sports Time Bar & Grille in Duluth. Lauren Ashley comes to the stage. She was the 2011 Georgia Country Female Artist of the Year. She recently moved to Nashville and is progressing her career to the point she is on the verge of going big. Come out and see why she won and puts on a great show to party and dance to. She sings a lot of Carrie Underwood to Miranda Lambert and more. There is NO COVER at Sports Time, and it's located at 3675 Satellite Blvd in Duluth, in the Bed, Bath & Beyond shopping center.

This week's country bands show around the state:

· The Bourbon Cowboys - Craze Tavern - Duluth - May 11th

· Preston Summerville Band w/ Ashlie Rae & Her Southern Boys - Nathan Dean Park - Rockmart - May 11th

· Allatoona - Smith' Olde Bar -Atlanta - May 11th

· Man Made -Atkins Park Tavern - Smyrna - May 11th

· - AYF Grillhouse - Rome - May 11th

· David Leon - Relay For Life - Relay For Life - Cumming Fairgrounds - May 11th

· Josh Hilley & Str8 Shot - Midtown Lounge - Augusta - May 11th

· Andrew James Band -Tommy's Bar - Pooler - May 11th & 12th

· Russell Barron Band - The Watering Hole -Villa Rica - May 11th & 12th

· Lauren Ashley - Sports Time Bar & Grille - Duluth - May 12th

· The Bourbon Cowboys - Dakotas - Auburn - May 12th

· Steve Bryson Band - Habersham Winery - Helen - May 12th

· Allatoona - Will Henrys - Stone Mountain - May 12th

· Twisted Whiskey - Wild Wing Cafe - Gainesville - May 12th

· Man Made - Legends Tavern - Cartersville - May 12th

· Reckless Dawn - Cafe 212 - Rockmart - May 12th

· David Leon - Nashville Palace - Nashville - May 12th - 12noon

· Byron Post Band - Cowboys - Milledgeville - May 12th

· Preston Summerville Band -Coyotes - Augusta - May 12th

· Andrew James Band -Pineora Kartway - Guyton - May 12th (noon)

· Josh Hilley & Str8 Shot -Cowboys Hot Spot - Rutledge - May 12th

· Michael Jack & The Psychedelic Rodeo - Opis - Rome - May 12th

· Andrew James Band - Saddle Bags - Savannah - May 13th

Line dancers, Friday, May 25th will be the Grand Opening of Craze Tavern in Duluth with The Joe Olds Band. Joe Olds plays a great mix of mainstream country such as Watermelon Crawl , Good Time, Boot Scoot Boogie, I'm From The Country. From 9:30 to end of the bands last set, all the line dancers will be watched and judge by a couple of secret judges in the audience or on the dance floor with you. The winner will be announced at the end of the bands second set and will receive a prize package from Craze Tavern. There is no need to register, just plan to be a Craze by 9:30 and get ready to dance!!!

For the latest country music news, locally and nationally, the latest in major concerts coming to Georgia, pictures, videos and more, always go to www.Georgia-Country.com

Thanks for your support

www.GEORGIA-COUNTRY.com

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ROSWELL GA:

Hi everyone. Thanks to all of you that came out last week. Most venues were suffering from the end-of the-month blues... Next weekend, we go back to a location that we were at for almost 2 years right on the Perimeter.

WEST AND EAST and Southside Singles... We are about 20 minutes closer to you next Friday so NO Excuses.. You've got to get back into the swing of things.

Reminder: Our Chattanooga Dance "Tropical Dreams" web page has had over 1780 web visits since February 1 and everyone from Acworth/Cartersville up to the Tennessee line should join the MANY singles groups and individuals from Chattanooga and over to Nashville, Knoxville and Cleveland that will be coming. Early indications are we should have over 200 Singles for Opening Night based on what the singles group leaders are telling me. www.smokeymountainsingles.com has the details and Hotel Room Deals for the Chattanooga dance MAY 19th.

Also, we will be having another combined dance with Dave's Celebrate Atlanta group for the "Margaritaville- We're Goin' Coastal Party" on Saturday May 26 at the Doubletree in Roswell. At our last combined dance, we had 317 singles and the previous one 276 singles so there is a great chance we'll have 250-300+ again.

Next Friday, gather all your singles group members and friends and lets get 200 out in Chamblee for our Party on the Perimeter.

Thanks Everyone

ONE LAST REQUEST....

Everyone PLEASE click on www.AtlantaDanceFloorRental.com and check out all the events we are doing. You may know of someone needing a indoor or outdoor dance floor for a graduation party or reunion or wedding. Recently we have done BachataFest 2012, several weddings and school dances and an upcoming dance floor rental on the set of the third installment of a Super Hero movie later in May in North Carolina.

FRIDAY MAY 11

Holiday Inn SELECT DUNWOODY

4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd

I-285 Exit 30 - Just 50 Yards INSIDE the Perimeter

8:00 Doors Open

$10.00 Cash Admission

Reasonably Price Drinks

NON-Smoking Event

* The Friendliest Group of Nicely Dressed Singles!

* GREAT Dance Music from the 70's - 2011 that everyone dances to.

* Plenty of Seating at Tables.

* Reasonable Drink Prices.

* Beautiful Hotel in Roswell

* NO COOL DANCE MOVES REQUIRED. You don't have to be good dancer to meet new friends and have fun

Upscale Dressy Casual Attire

DRESSY Jeans OK NO Torn or Distressed Jeans Otherwise Gentlemen: Dress Slacks, Polo Shirt with Collar, Dress Shirts, NO T-Shirts (Any Shirt without a Collar is a T-Shirt). No Plaid or Lumberjack looking shirts. NO Cargo Pants, NO SNEAKERS or Hats.

Driving Directions on the Top end Perimeter whether you are coming South or North on I-85 or I-75... The I-285 Exit 30 is 1 exit EAST of the Ashford Dunwoody/Perimeter Mall exit

From I-75-Take I-285 EAST, EXIT 30, TURN RIGHT on Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. the HOTEL IS IMMEDIATELY ON THE RIGHT.

From I-85 -Take I-285 WEST, EXIT 30, CONTINUE TO 3RD LIGHT & TURN LEFT on Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Cross over I-285. The HOTEL IS IMMEDIATELY ON THE RIGHT.

This is the week that you Jump Start Your Single Life!

www.singlesdancesatlanta.com

www.singlelifegeorgia.com

www.SmokeyMountainSingles.com Our Chattanooga Dances

www.Atlantadancefloorrental.com Rent a Dance Floor

www.Videoboothhd.com Video Guestbook and Digital Video Booth

Jeff Crecelius

Owner, DJ
Singles Dances Atlanta

www.singlesdancesatlanta.com

678-317-0638 is our 24-hour Dance Hotline

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ALPHARETTA GA:

Club 201 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Dancing

Open to the Public

Non-Smoking – Free Parking

2800 Sq Ft Hardwood Dance Floor

Located in the American Legion Post 201

201 Wills Rd – Alpharetta GA 30004

(770) 475-9023

www.AtlantaDanceEntertainment.com (sign up for our weekly email of events)

www.facebook.com/groups/danceclub201 FaceBook group - Club 201

Friday: May 11: The Mike Veal Band Playing Upbeat Dance Music

Saturday: May 12: Southpaw Band Playing Country Western Dance Music **Don Arndt, D.J.,** Will Be Playing During Band Breaks

Sunday: May 13: West Coast Swing Night Larry Park, DJ Hosted by ASDC Club (See Below for Details)

Schedule for Dance Lessons:

7:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday Lessons

6:30 pm Saturday Line Dance Lesson

You Do Not Need a Partner Mark & Elizabeth Williams, Dance Instructors

Admission Prices:

Friday and Saturday $10 (Includes Dance Lessons) Sunday Night West Coast Swing Hosted by ASDC Club: Social Dancing only: Members $5 - Non Members $8; Lessons & Dancing - Members $10 - Non Members $15 You Do Not Have to Be a Member to Dance!

Kitchen is open Friday and Saturday 7-10 PM (see the website for Menu) Reasonable Drink Prices! You May Reserve Tables for Parties! Bring Your Own Snacks (No Beverages Please)

Directions:

From 400 Northbound – Exit 10 Old Milton Parkway – Turn Left – Approx 2.2 Miles

From 400 Southbound – Exit 10 Old Milton Parkway – Turn Right – Approx 2.2 Miles

Turn Right on Wills Road – First Drive Way on Left into the American Legion

Barbara Thurmond

barbarathurmond@comcast.net

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WEST COAST SWING (WCS)

ATLANTA SWING DANCERS CLUB (ASDC)

www.atlantaswingdancers.com

Thanks goes to Alan Annicella for hosting a successful event at Fernbank last Friday, and to Jeramy Govert for the idea of inviting Stephen White and Sabrina Paxmann to teach the Advanced Technique classes on Sunday; we had a perfect even match of 15 leads and 15 follows. Alan and Jeramy illustrate great community leadership and collaborative innovation; please thank them personally.

People have asked me what's cooking inside the WCS R&D Lab. We have two projects that have been in research mode for 6-12 months.

The first idea which is credited to Aaron Williams is the idea of a Jack and Jill (J&J) WCS circuit in metro Atlanta. This is also a very collaborative and community based idea to engage not only metro Atlanta, but the entire state of Georgia. We will initiate the idea starting on May 20th, and the J&J competition will culminate at the ASDC's Atlanta Swing Classic as the Georgia State West Coast Swing Championships. We encourage all dancers to participate in J&J's because it is fun and entertaining, and a rewarding learning experience towards becoming a better WCS dancer. It also teaches you that you should socially dance with everyone possible.

The second idea is to develop a Mentorship program whereby Advanced level dancers will pair up with first time basic beginners through the six week basic series. It is proposed that mentors will attend ASDC Int/Adv lessons and social dancing for free during the 6 week basic series program for mentoring a beginner and accelerating their initial mastery of the basic series, help them understand the language of WCS, and welcome them to our family and community. The initial sixteen page draft of the idea has been submitted and is being worked on and discussed. If you have an interest in participating with the development of the program please email: president@atlantaswingdancers.com

If you would like to participate on the next ASDC Board of Directors please use this survey link to let us know which of the board positions you are interested.

Please congratulate Brian Rickmond on winning the 2012 ASDC Logo Contest. He was presented with $100 and a commemorative plaque for his work and contribution to the ASDC. If you would like to participate with ASDC Marketing please contact Miki Bell who is the 2nd VP and is responsible for product development: 2vp@atlantaswingdancers.com

Have a fantastic day,

Chris Lynberg

president@atlantaswingdancers.com

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VILLA RICA:

VILLA RICA:“U-CAN DANCE!” Workshop Starring Bill Robinson! Two Step, Waltz and WCS Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 12:30 – 5:30 PM Plus Evening Dance (Free to workshop participants)At: Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex1605 Highway 61 Villa Rica, GA 30180 For more information or for nearby hotel list contact Debra Cleckler at:debb@cleckler.com(770-456-6244 Home or 770-633-9192 Cell) Directions from Atlanta to Civic Center I-20 West to Villa Rica Exit 24 (Carrollton/Villa Rica/HWY 61) (2nd VR exit)South (LEFT)at the end of the ramp(toward Carrollton) and go about 2.2 miles (4 traffic lights) to Villa Rica Civic Center/Sports Complex on right (see stadium & ball fields) (across the highway from Bay Springs Academy)

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Mail this registration form and $25 BEFORE May 8 to: Gold Dust Park, 646 Industrial Boulevard, Villa Rica, GA, 30180, 770-459-7011. *make checks to VRPRD --- Add $10 for video pass to record review sessions. May also register and pay at the door for $30. Snacks/sodas/water provided.Name/s__________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________ Email _____________________ Amount included _______ Signed ___________________________________

By signing this form I agree to not hold VRPRD, U-Can Dance or Bill Robinson responsible for any damages or injuries.

Monday Nights – Line Dance – “First Steps” class at 6 PM. Beginner to Intermediate class 7-8:45 PM $20 per month. From classics to current. Tuesday Nights – Couples – Beginner at 7 PM – Intermediate at 8 PM - $15 per person per month. Currently teaching Two Step. Next NTA workshop is June 9.

Debra Cleckler

779 Elliott Rd

Temple, GA 30179

770-456-6244 Phone

770-456-6298 Fax

Web Site http://www.cleckler.com/

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LITHIA SPRINGS:

http://www.takinitstepbystep.com/?utm_source=Spring+2012+Steppin%27+%26amp%3B+Ballroom+classes&utm_campaign=Spring+2012+Class+Schedule&utm_medium=email

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DECATUR GA:

Country Western Social Club Dance Class For directions and a Google Map Link, visit our website: www.cwsc.org / dance events & news

All of our Monday night dance lessons are held at the Mason Mill DeKalb County Rec Center on McConnell Drive. McConnell runs off of Clairmont Rd near the intersection of N Druid Hills Rd and Clairmont Rd in the Toco Hills area of Decatur. Turn onto McConnell, pass the Library entrance making a right turn and follow it around to the Rec Center (next building on left).

Dance Schedule

May 2012

11th Friday Knights Dance
14th Waltz Int Phrasing the Dance
21st Waltz Int/Adv Simple Leads to Cool Moves
25th Friday Knights Dance

28^th CLOSED for Memorial Day

June 4 Cha-Cha Beginner Moves to Get You Dancing

8 Friday Knights Dance

11 Quarterly Meeting - ELECTIONS

18 Cha- Cha Beg/Int Fun & Easy Social Moves

22 Friday Knights Dance

25 Cha-Cha Intermediate Review & More

SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR !!

The CWSC is on FACEBOOK! Check it out: http://www.facebook.com/CountryWesternSocialClub If you have pictures from a CWSC social event for our FaceBook page, please send them to dinalee62@comcast.net or one of the other Board members.

Visit our website: www.cwsc.org

Your Dancing' Board,

Bill, Wray, Chip, Brenda, Lisa.

bshug50@yahoo.com

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DULUTH GA:

UPCOMING at Wild Bill's www.wildbillsatlanta.com Hours open 7:00p Wed, 7:30p Fri & Sat and 9:30p Thurs until 2:30am

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EVERY WEDNESDAY Group line dance lessons by ROSE & DEBBIE STARTING AT 7:30 PM on the main room dance floor....until approx 8:30pm. Questions on the line dancing email: Rose Haven atlantalinedance@bellsouth.net ~ Live entertainment in the Crown Lounge Dixie Duncan & friends in the Crown w/ Clancy Kimber on bottles Atlanta Line Dance will give you line dance lessons for FREE - just $5 cover at door

Wed, May 9 - Bike Night begins w/ Ben Smith & Brother Pudge in the Crown w/ CK on bottles & Line Dance Lessons in the main - just $5 cover or bring a bike for free entry, free pool, free beer pong, $2 choice shots & wing specials - biker friendly parking & attire

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Thurs, May 10 - LADIES Night Thirsty Thurs w/ DJ Spy & DJ Monsdrr - FREE entry for LADIES till 11:30pm, 1st drink FREE for LADIES courtesy of RSVPATL.com, $1 beer, $5 wells & the Formula Drift pre-party w/ thousands of your closest friends for GA’s longest running college night! The best part is sign up for FREE entry as well... http://www.wildbillsatlanta.com/guestlist if you don't sign up before 7:30pm Thurs it is 18-20 $15 and 21+ $10

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Fri, May 11 - DJ Burn One presents The Cool Ones - Rittz, Jackie Chain, Scotty, indeed, Cornbread, SL Jones, Jarren Benton, Grady, Contagious | Music by DJ Burn One & Trackstar The DJ | Host – Maurice Garland

Just $10 gen adm & $20 for a seat at a table -- Show starts at 8:30pm, doors open 7:30pm

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Sat, May 12 - A1A "The Official & Original" Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show & Beach Party - doors at 9:30pm show to follow - just $10 - Independent Trop Rock recording artists Jeff Pike & A1A have released 3 all original CDs, "Ship Happens!!" in 2003, " Beach wrecked" in 2008, & "Road To Paradise" slated for release in June 2011. All three releases augment the "Jimmy Buffett/Trop Rock" island sound with the band's own unique & original style. A1A are also known as The Official & Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show - Since 1992

Formed In 1991, Jeff Pike & A1A won a Margaritaville Records sponsored Jimmy Buffett Sound Alike Contest. As the first band ever to showcase a high-energy 4-hour concert composed of nothing except Buffett's best songs spanning every era of his career, A1A became the only Tribute Band personally sanctioned by Jimmy Buffett. While countless other bands have followed in A1A's wake and cited them as their main inspiration, A1A remains the first and foremost Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show.

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Fri, May 18 - Priest Unleashed The Ultimate Judas Priest Experience, Stone Temple Pirates A Tribute to Stone Temple Pilots, w/ special guests Tremor Christ A Tribute to Pearl Jam – Just $10 for a banging night of music – BRING IT ON!

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NEXT FIGHT NIGHT SAT, MAY 19 - Aaron "Tex" Johnson vs. Kevin Brooks & 10 other awesome bouts - advance general admission $25, rows 1-3 $75, rows 4-10 $50, $100 seat at a VIP table

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Sat, Jun 9 - Skid Row - 80's rock band - most known for hits like "18 & Life", "I Remember You", "Monkey Business", "Slave To The Grind", "Riot Act" & more...

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Sat, Jun 16 - Jackyl - 90's rock band - The band is probably best known for its song "The Lumberjack", which features a chainsaw solo by lead singer Jesse James Dupree. On the recording, Dupree alternately revs the chainsaw's engine or uses the chain brake to slow the engine down to change the pitch. He also performs this stunt live and the number typically climaxes with Dupree slicing up a wooden stool onstage, smashing it, and throwing the sliced pieces out to the crowd. He once had been asked, "How the hell can you play a chainsaw?", to which he responded, "How the hell can you not play a chainsaw?"

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Sat, Jun 30 - Project 9-6-1 presents - Under the Covers w/ Aly - 5-6 to 5-12 Project 9-6-1- presale $9.61 Cent then after 5-12 $15, $20 the day of show - w/ Foxy Shazaam, III Communication, Nine Inch Neil's & The Beath Off's

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If you are interested in tickets for promotions to network at your business please email me amylynn@wildbillsatlanta.com - we can't do all concerts/events but we can some - help us help you - include your mailing address and business name please.

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MORE ALWAYS BEING ADDED at www.WildBillsAtlanta.com - also click links below posters for band websites Tickets and seats available through www.ticketmaster.com All concerts are 18 & up and begin approx 9:30pm unless announced otherwise - keep watch on the website or check the ticket.

We are always looking for sponsors for our “drinking arm bands” – Put your company name on them as this could be a REALLY good form of advertisement for you! - We get 20,000 at a time

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Get your friends to sign up for our face book page on the front of our website and for our newsletter at www.wildbillsatlanta.com

Wild Bill’s

2075 Market Street

Duluth, GA 30096

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ATHENS GA:

May 2012

The May group Class schedule for Total Training Gym & Yoga Center, 750 North Chase St., Athens, is listed below. Please note the new Friday Date Night. This is a beginner class to give you a chance to come out and get a quick dance lesson and meet some new friends and then dance to some fun music after the lesson.

Group Classes At Total Training NEW Friday Date Night Class

May 18th 7:00 PM

Introduction to Cha Cha and Foxtrot

Cost is only $10 per person

1 hour lesson followed by an hour of open dancing.

Please register for this class by email by May 15th.

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Intermediate West Coast Swing Thursdays 7:30 PM Cost $10 (this is a drop in class but you need to know the basic pattern)

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Sundays May 13th & 20th

2:00 PM Country 2 Step

3:00 PM Waltz

Cost is $25 per person for each of the dance types or $40 if you take both classes.

This is a 2 week series and you need to reserve your slot in the class by emailing me by May 10th.

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Line Dancing at Buffalo's BBR

May 14th 7:00 - 8:30 PM Only $5

Doors open at 6 PM with food and beverage service available in the BBR.

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Ballroom Basics and More - Oconee Senior Center

May 21st 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Cost is $5 per person

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Line Dancing - Winterville Depot

May 15th & 22nd 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Cost is $6 per person

Ron Putman

ronputman.comwww.ronputman.com

ron@ronputman.com

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NORCROSS GA

Tuesday night is West Coast Swing night at Nemoe's featuring the entertainment of: Ron Kimble! I will be spinning world class West Coast Swing music with occasional Cha-Cha, Hustle, Two Step and Your Requests mixed in. Starting at 7 until going until 11. $6 collected by Notepad - Free Parking.

This Friday May 11th Glow

May 18th Mike Veal

May 25^th Glow

June 8th Glow

June 29^th Banks and Shane

Nemoe’s Tavern & Grill

6025 Peachtree Parkway

Norcross, GA 30092-3348

Shag Atlanta every Saturday

ASDC every Sunday

Hope to cya out and about on the dance floor!
Alan www.djalanwhite.com awswingdj@comcast.net

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Long Term Planning for JUNE

SUBJ: Line Dance Workshop in Georgia in June!

FROM: Jamie Marshall (thejamiemarshall@att.net)

Please join me, along with Tommy Bailey & Leslie Thompson, at the 2012 Line Dancer's With Heart Benefit Workshop on Saturday, June 9th at the Henry County Moose Lodge (915 Hunters Chase (off GA Hwy 155 S), McDonough, GA. A great day of dancing and fun for only $25 which includes workshop, open dance at 7 pm and the step description book!

Contact Jane Carter (gaboots2001@yahoo.com or 404-312-9985) or Lynn Bailey (mbailey571@yahoo.com or 404-406-8592) for additional information. Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you there!

Jamie Marshall

www.ftwaynedanceforall.com

thejamiemarshall@att.net

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GARDENDALE ALABAMA:

It's time to think about summer and what to do - we have the solution - Go Dancing! at the 5th Annual GARDENDALE (ALA.) LINE DANCE WORKSHOP

Sat. - July 28, 2012 – Gardendale, AL – WITH FRANK TRACE

By: Co-Directors - Jackie Tally and Donna Barnett

It’s an Exciting One and it’s Our 5th Annual Event. On July 28th our Line Dance Workshop has Frank Trace joining us. This will be a beginner through beginner/intermediate level workshop and dance party. The City of Gardendale has made us most welcome in their beautiful new Civic Center. Here’s the link so you can tour the facility: http://www.cityofgardendale.com/civiccenter.php

This will be a two room event: In the morning we will split the teaches and the beginners will be in the auditorium and the other levels will be in the gymnasium. In the afternoon we will all be together in the gymnasium. The gymnasium is a 6,000 square foot wooden dance floor!!

We are pleased to announce our Instructors: Internationally known and award winning Frank Trace from Canton, Ohio. Joining Frank will be Michael Thompson, from Atlanta, Georgia and Vicki Pierson from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Our Music Master will be Butch Slaughter. We will also have a several vendors for your shopping pleasure.

Our event motel is the Microtel Inn & Suites – Gardendale – Special Rate for Friday – 7/27 is $65.00 – Mention code: Gardendale Line Dance Workshop.

To request a registration form and complete details regarding this event, please use our event e-mail address at: gardendalelinedanceworkshop@gmail.com.

Gardendale is just north of Birmingham right off I-65, Exit 271: motels and restaurants available at this exit, near the event center. Excellent parking room is available in the Civic Center parking lot. All of this with a registration fee of $25.00. Come and join us and “dance your little feetsies off!”

Jackie and I are truly looking forward to this fun filled day of music and dancing and we hope to see you all there.

Gardendalelinedanceworkshop@gmail.com

Jackie Tally – jgtally@aol.com

Donna Barnett – barnettdonna46@yahoo.com
Gardendale Line Dance Workshop
Co-Directors
Jackie Tally and Donna & Hugh Barnett

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Clean out your closet!!

I have a good friend who is directing the play “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” at Onstage Atlanta. It will play July 6 thru August 4. The cast needs about 25 pairs of old cowboy boots. If you have a pair of old boots you are ready to get rid of, please let me know. I will be at Wild Bill’s on Wednesday evenings and can get them from you there.

Thanks!

Connie Henry

Clerk, State Disciplinary Board

State Bar of Georgia

104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 100

Atlanta, GA 30303

Ph: (404) 527-8721

(800) 334-6865

Fax: (404) 527-8744

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SUBJECT: PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION. Here are the forms for the different categories:

You can see Carol Craven's World Line Dance Newsletter etc at www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com). Check it out!!

WHERE TO DANCE: http://www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com/Form_wtd.html

WORLD EVENT CALENDAR: http://www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com/WorldEventCalendar.html
This calendar is for events all over the world (line and couples) and includes one-day seminars, weekend events, and DANCE cruises.

New Dances Videos: http://www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com/newdances.html

Event Videos: http://www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com/Videos_EventDances.htmlINDIVIDUAL AND CLUB LINKS:
http://www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com/Form_Links.html

SUBJECT: STACY HAS UPDATED THE WORLD EVENT CALENDAR. PLEASE USE THE FORM AT THIS LINK TO ADD YOUR WEEKEND EVENTS, DAY SEMINARS, AND DANCE CRUISES http://worldlinedancenewsletter.com/WorldEventCalendar.html

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For a couple of pairs of Dancers FOOT TUBES see your instructors. Most instructors do carry these knit bands which help improve a marginal floor into an easier one to dance on. Bulk quantities may be ordered at www.dancersfoottubes.com There is a good stock available in Red; Tan; White and Black packed one dozen pair of the same color per pack. Another 500 dozen are due in about mid February so check that web site for your needs

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LONG term ADVANCE PLANNING for the "Dance Bunch" and others:

For you to mark your calendars… Many of these events have additional details on the www.atlantadanceweekly.com web site calendar.

May 12 Monthly Line Dance – Moose Lodge - McDonough GA

May 19 – Dancers Night out at Electric Cowboys – Kennesaw GA

May 25 – Joe Olds Band at CRAZE in Duluth. Fried-Day Dance night out

June 1 American Legion Monthly Line Dance - Warner Robins GA

June 2 VFW Monthly dance – Conyers GA

June 9 JAMIE MARSHALL workshop – Moose Lodge – McDonough GA (Mark your calendars!! Registrations forms on www.tommytntbailey.com )

June 30 Line Dance Marathon at Best Friend Park - Norcross GA

July 24 & Nov 6 John Robinson “Tuesday night Mini-Workshops - Best Friend Park – Norcross GA

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HELP WANTED:

Line Dance instructor wanted at the following location,

Macedonia Baptist Church

1519 Macedonia Baptist Church Rd

Monroe GA 30655

Please contact Vernita at 678-886-0789 if you are interested

Thanks

Leatha (Bam Bam)

404-434-2318

So Bring Your Water Bottle & Let's Soul Line Dance!

Save the Date (June 23, 2012 - 4th Saturday Party Jam - Bern Baby Bern)

www.leathaslinedancing.com

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For a Chuckle….….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KL3mHPmNKRE

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http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=xs09tNNx21A&feature=share

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I would like to share an experience with you, about drinking and driving.

As you well know, some of us have been known to have had brushes with the authorities on our way home from the odd social session over the years.

A couple of nights ago, I was out for a few drinks with some friends at the Marriott Hotel and had a few too many beers and some rather nice red wine.

Knowing full well I may have been slightly over the limit, I did something I've never done before: I took a bus home. Sure enough I passed a police road block but as it was a bus, they waved it past.

I arrived home safely without incident, which was a real surprise; as I have never driven a bus before and am not sure where I got it but it was in the front yard this morning when I got up…...

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Airport screeners report:

January Statistics On Airport Screening From The Department Of Homeland Security:

Terrorists Discovered-0; Transvestites-133; Hernias-1485; Hemorrhoid Cases-3172;
Enlarged Prostates-8249; Breast Implants-50,350; Natural Blondes-3

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Did you know…

THE TAX SYSTEM EXPLAINED IN BEER
Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100...
If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this...
The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.
The fifth would pay $1.
The sixth would pay $3.
The seventh would pay $7..
The eighth would pay $12.
The ninth would pay $18.
The tenth man (the richest) would pay $59.
So, that's what they decided to do..

The ten men drank in the bar every day and seemed quite happy with the arrangement, until one day, the owner threw them a curve ball. "Since you are all such good customers," he said, "I'm going to reduce the cost of your daily beer by $20". Drinks for the ten men would now cost just $80.

The group still wanted to pay their bill the way we pay our taxes. So the first four men were unaffected. They would still drink for free. But what about the other six men ? How could they divide the $20 windfall so that everyone would get his fair share?

They realized that $20 divided by six is $3.33. But if they subtracted that from every body's share, then the fifth man and the sixth man would each end up being paid to drink his beer.

So, the bar owner suggested that it would be fair to reduce each man's bill by a higher percentage the poorer he was, to follow the principle of the tax system they had been using, and he proceeded to work out the amounts he suggested that each should now pay.

And so the fifth man, like the first four, now paid nothing (100% saving).
The sixth now paid $2 instead of $3 (33% saving).
The seventh now paid $5 instead of $7 (28% saving).
The eighth now paid $9 instead of $12 (25% saving).
The ninth now paid $14 instead of $18 (22% saving).
The tenth now paid $49 instead of $59 (16% saving).

Each of the six was better off than before. And the first four continued to drink for free. But, once outside the bar, the men began to compare their savings.

"I only got a dollar out of the $20 saving," declared the sixth man. He pointed to the tenth man, "but he got $10!"

"Yeah, that's right," exclaimed the fifth man. "I only saved a dollar too. It's unfair that he got ten times more benefit than me!"

"That's true!" shouted the seventh man. "Why should he get $10 back, when I got only $2? The wealthy get all the breaks!"

"Wait a minute," yelled the first four men in unison, "we didn't get anything at all. This new tax system exploits the poor!" The nine men surrounded the tenth and beat him up.

The next night the tenth man didn't show up for drinks, so the nine sat down and had their beers without him. But when it came time to pay the bill, they discovered something important. They didn't have enough money between all of them for even half of the bill!

And that, boys and girls, journalists and government ministers, is how our tax system works. The people who already pay the highest taxes will naturally get the most benefit from a tax reduction. Tax them too much, attack them for being wealthy, and they just may not show up anymore. In fact, they might start drinking overseas, where the atmosphere is somewhat friendlier.

David R. Kamerschen, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics.

For those who understand, no explanation is needed.

For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.

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This will make you MAD as a taxpayer….

http://www.wthr.com/video?clipId=7054149&topVideoCatNo=103348&autoStart=true

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For the intellective mind…

"Optimists are right. So are pessimists. It's up to you to choose which you will be." --Harvey Macka

"An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity; a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity."--Winston Churchill

"An optimist is someone who goes after Moby Dick in a rowboat and takes the tartar sauce with him."--Zig Ziglar

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Be sure to send in dance events for the calendar we have out on www.atlantadanceweekly.com Having these listed helps prevent duplicating events on the same dates

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Have a great dance week. I hope to see you at Wild Bill’s on Wednesday….

Dave Wms
770-399-9316

atlantadanceweekly@gmail.com