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Farmers Branch Annual Line Dance Workshop, April 17-19, 2008:   

HOWDY PARDNERS!  We had a rip-roarin’ good time at the Farmers Branch Line Dance Jamboree Workshop this year.  It was a root tootin,’ boot scootin’ a-fare... jest as we hoped!  We want to thank all them cattle rustlers, horse thieves, gamblers, flim flammers, and ladies of… uh, well, you know… that showed up at the event.  Seemed like everybody thar was a wanted outlaw… lessen, of course, they claim it was a long-lost relative whose picture was up on them wanted posters!  We want especially to thank Michael Barr and Michele Burton for their enthusiasm and top-notch teaching skills!  We also thank Mona Puente and Rosalee Musgrave.  We're smack dab in the middle of updating the website with some pictures, selection results, and other Workshop stuff... so, come on back later and check out the Workshop page fer more detales.  Instructors, pleeze click here for a ballot for selection this year's new Jam dances.  Deadline for voting is May 24.

 

 

Quarterly Mini-Workshops:  Attend the Farmers Branch Mini-Workshops held every quarter at the Farmers Branch Senior Center, 14055 Dennis Lane, Farmers Branch, TX (972) 241-8636.  The purpose of the mini-workshops at the Farmers Branch Center is to introduce new dances popular in the USA and around the world.  Anyone may attend.  They are held quarterly on a Friday afternoon and are announced about a month in advance.  Open dancing starts at 12:30 pm, followed by the workshop from 1:00 - 4:30 pm with a break between teaches.  The charge is $5 per person.  The mini-workshops feature Dallas and Fort Worth area instructors Nikki Simpson and Mona Puente.  If you are interested in being added to the notification list for the mini-workshops, please contact Nikki Simpson at rockinredrodeo@tx.rr.com

Nikki's Classes at Farmers Branch Senior Center:

14055 Dennis Lane, Farmers Branch, TX, (972) 242-8636

  • Tuesday, 3:00-4:30pm, Intermediate/Advanced

  • Wednesday, 10:00-11:30am, Intermediate/Advanced

Farmers Branch Senior Center

Farmers Branch Senior Center

Nikki's Classes at Richardson Senior Center:

820 W. Arapaho, Richardson, TX (972) 744-7800

  • Monday, 9:15-10:30am, Beginner

  • Wednesday, 1:30-2:45pm, Intermediate

  • Wednesday, 2:45-4:00pm, Advanced

Richardson Senior Center

Richardson Senior Center

Upcoming Line Dance Events:  Check the calendar for area and other events:

 

Other Links:  Links to other sites of interest.

 

Line Dance for Exercise:  Line dancing is exercise, and regular exercise has many benefits:

 

  • Increases metabolism... helps control weight and tone muscle.

  • Improves cardiovascular and pulmonary function.

  • Enhances cognitive or mental function.

  • Elevates mood... reduces stress and boosts self-esteem.