May 08, 2008

Dancing Opportunities and happenings for week, May 8-May 14th.

Dear Dancers (all 110 of you):

I hope you all are enjoying the weather....
Also I am working on putting together links for dances in other area's meaning workshops and convention type dances. They can be anywhere in the U.S. of A. It will give you information regarding dance conventions, workshops and competitions that you can attend or participate in.
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Also a reminder to check the local newspapers for dancing events and be sure to check www.DancingDates.com for the latest dance updates, and send any dance announcements to Steve & Marty Harris at DancingDates@GMail.com. DancingDates is a non-commercial service dedicated to promoting social dance.

To all you Moms-Happy Mother's Day and keep on dancing.
Gene Gene The Dancing Machines and Mrs. DM = :-*

Friday, May 9

Check www.DancingDates.com for the latest dance schedules
Central Illinois Singles/Couples Dance with BOBBY REMACK 8 - 11
VFW Post 755
2211 Old Jacksonville Rd., Springfield
$8
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The New Lafayette Club
Corner of Main & Lafayette Sts., Bloomington
$10

Check www.DancingDates.com for the latest and most up to date listings

Saturday, May 10

Check www.DancingDates.com for the latest dance schedules
Central Illinois Friendship Committee
Dance for Singles and Married couples
2nd Saturday of the month
Tuscola Community Building
7:30-11:00 pm$8.00 person, $15 couple
Dance Lesson provided 7:30-8:00 pm by Scott and Cheryl SweetThe DJ Ted Lust will be playing a variety of music for everyone.
Door Prizes and Refreshments
Call Bryan Brown at 217-253-9792 for more information
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WEST COAST DANCE NIGHT, live band will be
Jim Easter and his Artistics
David Lin will DJ from 8:00 - 8:30, during breaks, and after 10:30
Tickets are $10 before May 1 and $12 after.
It should be a good time with a live band and music.
A group rate for ten or more for your group will be only $8.
Contact David Lin at: david@regentballroom.com

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Sunday, May 11

THE KEN PAULSEN ORCHESTRA 4 - 8
The Crystal Ballroom
20631 Staunton Rd., Staunton (I-55 exit 41)

Check www.DancingDates.com for the latest and most up to date listings

Wednesday, May 14

Central Illinois West Coast Swing Practice Night
Chantilly Lace, 2660 South 5th Street, Springfield IL -- Map
217-522-7447

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April 01, 2008

Take care of your feet and your shoes

                                            BE GOOD TO YOUR FEET!

Dancers:

Many of you have dance shoes and if you don't, think about getting some!

There is a big difference in how you will be able to dance and move when you have the proper footwear.

Besides having good shoes, you also need to take care of your feet as dance calluses or corns can be painful and can change  or hamper the way you dance.

Here is another tip from Gene Gene the Dancing Machine.

Your dance shoes can have the suede soles replaced if they are worn.

You can buy replacement suede sole from a company called Toe to Toe Dance wear , Inc.
They have many other dance items and services. You can also call and request their latest catalog.
Listed below is their phone number and web site:

1-877-348-4362      web site is  www.toe2toe.com

You can take your replacement soles to any shoe cobbler where you live and they can usually replace them on the shoes that are worn.
In Springfield, we use Dick's Shoe Repair on Laurel Street. They usually cost around $15.00 a pair to replace the soles which is more reasonable then paying $100 or more for another pair of shoes. The
suede soles are usually around $10.00 for a 9x12 piece which can cover 1-2 pair of shoes.

Ideally some dancers have more than one pair of dance shoes. Some of us have practice type shoes for dance lessons or venues that do not have wooden or good dance floors. The other pair might be used for the places that actually have a  good ballroom type dance floor.

Wearing regular street type shoes or tennis shoes don't always help you with some unique moves. Once you own a pair of dance shoes or dance sneakers, you will never wear regular shoes when dancing.
Also leather bottom or smooth surface shoes are worn by many dancers.
So remember to check out the web site above as well as other places on the Internet and be good to your feet!
KEEP ON DANCING and KEEP ON PRACTICING! ...Gene Gene and Mrs. Dancing Machine 8-) :-*

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March 27, 2008

Article on Gene in paper

Dear friends and family:

Today there was an article in the State Journal Register, Springfield, Ill main paper.

I am as you can tell excited and wanted to share it with you. Just click on the link below in blue and it should take you to the article. There is also a comment thing at the end, but only say nice things please :-D

If I sent you this twice or you have already seen it, I apologize, my address book was messup and I tried to delete some duplicates.

I also have a sister Bonnie in California and she was omiited by accident-so sorry Sis..

Oh well, enjoy. just click the link below...Gene
In the Spotlight: Gene Weiser

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