Nikki Simpson (rockinredrodeo@tx.rr.com) and the Farmers Branch line dancers invite you to come and enjoy the “Best Little Workshop in Texas” where new line dances, nominated for the upcoming Texas Line Dance Jamboree, are presented and taught by world-famous choreographers,  Michael Barr and Michele Burton as well as Texas choreographer, Mona Puente. 

We'll kick off the Workshop with our own private open dance party, Thursday evening, April 17th, 7:00-11:00pm, at the newly renovated Plaza Arts Center only 3 miles from the Farmers Branch Senior Center on the Square in Historic Old Downtown Carrollton, Texas.  A $5 donation per person will be collected at the door to cover the cost of renting the dance hall. 

Come early and shop the boutiques and dine at any of several restaurants on the Square.  We recommend the Wonderful World of Cooking, 1014 S. Broadway #110 (972-242-0636) or Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, (where they dance in the aisles), 1006 W. Main St. (972-245-7773).

Thursday evening will be open dancing... send your requests for Thursday evening to Jill Polich muffet54@verizon.net.  We will also have open dancing sessions at the Workshop... send your open dance requests for the workshop to Joyce Mills fatNhappyintexas@aol.com.

Michael Barr

Instructors.  Michael Barr and Michele Burton will spin, whirl, stomp, waltz, and boogie you through many new and exciting dance selections.  These two choreographers have given us such “best sellers” as Doors of Life, Divisadero Cha, And Fell In Love, That Cat Is High, Go Greased Lightning, The Ants Dance, Black Dresses, Last Days of Disco, American Pop, Second Chance Waltz, Chains, Hey Bruce, If the Shoe Fits, Mud on the Tires, Midnight Rendezvous, Soul to Soul, and Just a Matter of Time.

A choreographer in her own right is our own Texas line dance instructor, Mona Puente.  Her dances include The Jungle Dance, Mexican Pop, and Someone’s Waltz, the patterned partner waltz competition dance.  Mona is Director of the Texas BootScooters, the ever popular country western dance team.  She is also the Texas State Director of the National Teachers’ Association of Country Western Dance and is a popular teacher of line dance and couples’ dance in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Michele Burton

Dances.  A complete list of dances to be taught at the Workshop is given below.  Click on the name of the dance for a step sheet.  Videos may also available for the dances at Yipee and at World Line Dance Newsletter.

Selection of Dances.  Remember, by vote of the Texas line dance teachers, eight of the above dances (or 9 if there is a tie) will be selected shortly after the Workshop as primary dances for the Jamboree in October.  Ballots will be emailed immediately after the Workshop.  Voting results will be announced late May.

NTA Workshop.  Because of scheduling conflicts, the NTA Workshop will NOT be held this year in conjunction with the Farmers Branch Workshop.  We do hope to hold an NTA Workshop next year.  Thank you for your interest and we hope this does not seriously inconvenience anyone.

Accommodations.  For the Farmers Branch Workshop, various hotels are available close to the Farmers Branch Senior Center.  The two hotels that will give us discounts are:  (1) the Holiday Inn Express (972) 503-7800, 4355 Beltway Drive, Addison, TX 75001, at rate of $75/night for a standard room 2 double beds or 1 king; and (2) the Addison Hampton Inn (972) 991-2800, 4500 Beltway Drive, Addison, TX 75001, at rate of $69/night for a standard room 2 double beds or 1 king.  Click on the hotel name for an overview.  Important... to get the room discount when making reservations, be sure to mention either the Farmers Branch Line Dancers or the Farmers Branch Workshop.

Click on this link for a complete list of hotels, restaurants, and area maps, or contact Nikki Simpson at rockinredrodeo@tx.rr.com.

Thank you for visiting our Workshop Web Page.  We hope to see you at the WORKSHOP! Remember, we're limited to 200 registrations.  Don't wait!  Get your registration in early!  Sadly, last year, we had to turn people away.