Rockin' Red Rodeo

Nikki Simpson - Farmers Branch & Richardson Senior Centers

 

This year’s Workshop is dedicated to line dancer, Charloise Jones, 1923 – 2009.

2009 Workshop, April 16-18.  Well, the Workshop has come and gone... so this page is a little out of date.   Everyone had a great time!  We hope you were able to attend.  We do have some NEWS... check the Workshop page for the dances selected by the instructors for the Jamboree in October.

 

What’s buzzin’ cousin?  Here’s the word from the bird!  The Farmers Branch Jamboree Line Dance Workshop is getting’ ready to rock ‘n roll, April 16 (the Thursday night party) through April 18.  This year’s theme... At the Hop, 1950’s style.  Wear your poodle skirts, bobby socks, saddle shoes, greased hair, shades, rolled jeans, go-go boots, and letter sweaters. 

 

We hope you will return to carry on the Workshop tradition of fun and friendship.  The Workshop is the place where dances that are nominated for the current year’s Jamboree are introduced and taught.  Be cool!  Be a part of it!

 

For more information, check the Workshop Page... you can get a registration form here or there.

 

2008 Workshop.  Remember... we had a rip-roarin’ good time at the 2008 “Best Little Workshop in Texas.”  There are some pictures at the bottom of the Workshop page to refresh your memory.  See y’all at the 2009 Workshop!

 

 

  

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 next mini-workshop will likely be July, 2009.  The date is not yet available.  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.