Line Dance Podcast: Recent Episodes
Christopher Gonzalez, Megan Barsuglia
Christopher Gonzalez and Megan Barsuglia host this in-depth exploration of line dance, interviewing personalities within the line dance community and discussing how line dance sparks creativity, boosts confidence, promotes fitness, bolsters memory, and improves quality of life.
We'd say that this #unsupervised experiment was a success! Looking forward to the next classics night already! š
Lessons: 10 (3 Absolute Beginner + 5 Beginner + 2 Beginner/Intermediate)
Total runtime: 4 hours 1 minute
š¶š± Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wAyCPcWOYRn0tNtSEXvlX
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Have Fun Go Mad (Scott Blevins)
Wave On Wave (Alan Birchall)
Islands In The Stream (Karen Jones)
Come Dance With Me (Jo Thompson Szymanski)
Hot Tamales (Neil Hale)
Askin' Questions (Larry Bass)
Flying 8 (Unknown)
Slappin' Leather (Gayle Brandon)
Dance Ranch Romp (Jo Thompson Szymanski) - LESSON
Somebody Like You (Alan Birchall)
Cruisin' (Neil Hale)
Dizzy (Jo Thompson Szymanski)
Ah Si! (Rita Masur) - LESSON
Doctor Doctor (Masters In Line)
Tush Push to "The Fireman" by George Strait (Jim Ferrazzano)
Cowboy Rhythm to "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Brett Eldredge (Jo Thompson Szymanski) - LESSON
Hold Your Horses (Tom Mickers, A.T. Kinson)
Zydeco Lady (Chris Hookie)
Watermelon Crawl (Sue Lipscomb)
Cowboy Charleston to "Throwback Love" by Meghan Trainor (Jeanette Hall, Tonya Miller) - LESSON
Syncopated Rhythm (Rob Fowler, Michelle Fowler)
Alley Cat to "Cornell Crawford" by K.T. Oslin (Donna Aiken)
Chill Factor (Daniel Whittaker, Hayley Westhead)
Country Walkin' to "Giddy On Up" by Laura Bell Bundy (Teree Desarro) - LESSON
Tropicana Parking Lot to "All Things Considered" by Yankee Grey (Patrick W. Riley)
Tailgate (Dan Albro)
Copperhead Road (24-ct w/ heel hooks)
Deja Vu (JP Potter)
Country As Can Be (Suzanne Wilson) - LESSON
Trust Me! (Geri Morrison)
M.I.B. (James O. Kellerman)
After Party (Maurice Rowe)
Mamma Maria (Frank Trace) - LESSON
Cannibal Stomp (Lisa Firth)
Ghost Train (Kathy Hunyadi)
Wild Wild West Boogie (Chris Hookie)
Turbo Twang to "Burn It To The Ground" by Nickelback (Max Perry, Peter Metelnick) - LESSON
Walkinā Wazi to "Down at the Twist and Shout" by Mary Chapin Carpenter (Michael Callahan, Dave Getty)
D.H.S.S. (Delicious, Hot, Strong & Sweet) (Gaye Teather)
Cut A Rug (Jo Thompson Szymanski) - LESSON
Larger Than Life (Simon Ward)
I Love A Rainy Night (Iris M. Mooney)
Rose Garden (Jo Thompson Szymanski)
Cowgirls Twist (Bill Bader) - LESSON
Zjozzy's Funk (Petra Van de Velde)
Electric Slide to "Elvira" by The Oak Ridge Boys (18-ct)
Prairie Strut (Hedy McAdams)
MMMBop (Kelly Kaylin)
Nu Flow (Masters In Line)
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(originally uploaded to YouTube: 27 October 2015)
"Kevin Ockelmann and I sat down to chat in this first interview of the series to discuss his background in dance, his journey from absolute beginner to confident improviser and what makes for a positive or negative dance experience, covering elements including DJ participation, floor size, venue ambience/identity, and the behavior and demeanor of fellow dancers."
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 17 November 2015)
"Wayne Hucks, Jr. and I eke out an interview just before his Friday night dance lesson at CBQ in Sparks, NV, discussing such topics as the continual turnover of line dance venues in the Reno-Sparks area, the challenges of promoting line dance to mainstream crowds, and methods for encouraging dancers to break out of their comfort zones and take on difficult-looking -- but learnable! -- choreography."
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 3 November 2015)
"Brenda Shatto and I sit down at Coaches Corner in Sebastopol to discuss her award-winning choreography, the methodology behind creating a dance that "flows" naturally from step to step, and the field of contemporary line dance, or line dance beyond the country bar and club scene."
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 6 January 2016)
"After finishing her set at Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park, CA, Colleen Heauser was kind enough to chat with me for a bit about her life of performing country music throughout the state and how dancers affect the overall experience of her shows. Enjoy!"
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 31 Dec 2015)
"In this episode, Joan Price and I open up a whole new deck of line dance questions. We talk about drunk people dancing -- and subsequently faceplanting -- at parties, the importance of staying physically active later in life, and how to be an ideal instructor for specifically first-time dancers. To learn more about the life, times, and projects of this super-interesting lady, check out her website at http://joanprice.com/"
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 22 Dec 2015)
"In this episode, the leash comes off. :) Or it's starting to loosen, anyway. DJ Jeff and I talked for even longer than our previous sit-down (which I haven't uploaded due to the microphone catching loud gusts of wind across its entire duration) and got into all sorts of new territory within the field of line dance, skipping over much of the background information and personal history topics that we had previously covered at length. I won't spoil too much of this one for you with a detailed summary, I'll just say that I had a lot of fun getting excited about future possibilities for line dance and heated over opinions that I'm sure many of you hardcore enthusiasts out there will share or at least understand; leave a comment if you agree or disagree with anything in particular!
Correction regarding the members of Masters in Line, which I mentioned in the second half of the video: "In 2002, as part of an exciting new venture, Rachael joined forces with leading industry personalities Pedro Machado, Rob Fowler, Paul McAdam, and established business woman and promoter Barbara Blake. Together they formed āMasters In Lineā, a dance events company that specialized in competitive and social Line Dance events." - from http://dancewithrachael.com/Dance_with_Rachael_McEnaney/About_Me.html
Also, from the "line dance" Wikipedia entry: "Max Perry, along with Jo Thompson, Scott Blevins and several others, began to use ballroom rhythms and technique to take line dancing to the next level." - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_dance
I got some of my names and associations crossed in the heat of the moment. :)"
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 8 Dec 2015)
"And now, for something completely different! Nashville Recording Artist McKenna Faith stopped by Rohnert Park along her "Seal It With a Kiss" EP tour and took some time before her acoustic set to share her perspectives regarding songwriting, growing up in a musical family, the kinds of music that make her want to dance, and dancers' vital role in helping performers like herself get "in the zone" on stage.
For more information about McKenna Faith, including where and how to pick up her new EP "Seal It With a Kiss," check out her website here: http://mckenna-faith.com/"
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 15 Dec 2015)
"My grandma, Minnie Gonzalez, has seen some big changes move through the line dance scene in the thirty-plus years since she bought her first pair of cowgirl boots and she has plenty to say about what she thinks of those changes. In this episode, we discuss how line dance can: support one's mind and body wellness by simultaneously challenging both muscles and memory, broaden a person's perspectives and facilitate party-crossing social interactions that might not normally occur otherwise, and create an environment for escape from the daily grind through occasion-appropriate attire and behavior. Enjoy this one in your kitchen over a long cup of mint and/or green tea for a fuller, more immersive experience. ;-)"
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Indio, California's Stagecoach Country Music Festival in April 2019, specifically the time leading up to the first full day of dancing.
Megan and I discuss questions 171-183 (of 350) from the list 350 Good Questions To Ask by C.B. Daniels and relate them to line dance - https://conversationstartersworld.com/good-questions-to-ask/
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 12 January 2016)
"A full-time, bona fide, line dance superstar dropped in on Novato's Wine Country Line Dance Social last December and shared his experiences with the podcast for over half an hour! Hear what John Robinson had to say about topics including: jewelry/"bling" as a side niche within the broader line dance experience, the importance of teaching students to dance "well" vs. teaching an excess of dances that are then done with flawed technique, and the various stylistic trends that have captured and lost the attention of choreographers en masse over the past few decades. What a treat!"
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Wine Country Line Dance's workshop with Amy Glass-Bailey and Darren Bailey in March 2019.
Megan and I discuss our reflections following the Boogie 'Til The Cows Come Home line dance event in March 2019.
Megan and I discuss questions 164-170 (of 350) from the list 350 Good Questions To Ask by C.B. Daniels and relate them to line dance - https://conversationstartersworld.com/good-questions-to-ask/
Megan and I discuss questions 160-163 (of 350) from the list 350 Good Questions To Ask by C.B. Daniels and relate them to line dance - https://conversationstartersworld.com/good-questions-to-ask/
Megan and I discuss questions 146-159 (of 350) from the list 350 Good Questions To Ask by C.B. Daniels and relate them to line dance - https://conversationstartersworld.com/good-questions-to-ask/
In this episode, Megan and I continue to discuss the set of dances regularly danced and occasionally retaught at Christopher's Brookdale Senior Living class in Sonoma County, CA
In this episode, Megan and I continue to apply psychologist Robert Thayer's energy/stress model of mood toward music so that we may sort line dances into four different categories (high or low energy or stress) for possible later use in balanced playlist creation.
Relevant links:
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.182.937&rep=rep1&type=pdf
https://sites.tufts.edu/eeseniordesignhandbook/2015/music-mood-classification/
We also begin to discuss the set of dances regularly danced and occasionally retaught at Christopher's Brookdale Senior Living class in Sonoma County, CA.
In this episode, Megan and I continue to apply psychologist Robert Thayer's energy/stress model of mood toward music so that we may sort line dances into four different categories (high or low energy or stress) for possible later use in balanced playlist creation.
Relevant links:
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.182.937&rep=rep1&type=pdf
https://sites.tufts.edu/eeseniordesignhandbook/2015/music-mood-classification/
In this episode, Megan and I apply psychologist Robert Thayer's energy/stress model of mood toward music so that we may sort line dances into four different categories (high or low energy or stress) for possible later use in balanced playlist creation.
Relevant links:
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.182.937&rep=rep1&type=pdf
https://sites.tufts.edu/eeseniordesignhandbook/2015/music-mood-classification/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following the Palm Springs Winter Break line dance event in January 2019.
In this episode, Megan and Christopher continue to discuss how they would order the playlist of dances most commonly requested at their local venue(s) for best flow and feel over the course of a 4-5 hour night.
In this episode, Megan and Christopher discuss how they would order the playlist of dances most commonly requested at their local venue(s) for best flow and feel over the course of a 4-5 hour night.
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Orlando's Florida Line Dance Classic event in December 2018.
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Ellenville's New York State Of Line line dance event in November 2018.
Megan and I discuss our reflections following the second day (Wednesday) at Doug and Jackie's Vegas Dance Explosion line dance event in November 2018.
Megan and I discuss our reflections following the first day (Tuesday) at Doug and Jackie's Vegas Dance Explosion line dance event in November 2018.
In this episode, Megan and Christopher discuss "How to Fit In and Truly Become Part of Anything" as described by Jeff Haden in his Inc.com article of the same name: https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-best-way-to-fit-in-and-truly-become-part-of-anything.html
In this episode, Megan and I continue to draw from personal experience to equip newcomers for a great time at the six-day line dance extravaganza that is Doug and Jackie's Vegas Dance Explosion. We also recommend a few popular beginner to low-intermediate dances for folks to learn that will likely be played at least once.
In this episode, Megan and I answer questions from our friend Kendra Spicher and draw from personal experience to equip her for a great time at the six-day line dance extravaganza that is Doug and Jackie's Vegas Dance Explosion.
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Chicago's Windy City Line Dance Mania line dance event in October 2018.
In this episode, Megan and Christopher discuss "Twenty Seven More Ways To Stay Healthy Before And During Air Travel"
In this episode, Megan and Christopher discuss "Ten Ways To Stay Healthy Before And During Air Travel"
In this episode, Megan and Christopher discuss "How Megan and Christopher Choose What Dances To Teach For Senior Centers Country Bars And University Students"
In this episode, Megan and I discuss our friend Jamie's findings from her tour through SoCal's line dance country bars in August and September 2018.
In this episode, we discuss which dances Megan and I have been requesting and reviewing, as well as why that has been the case.
In this episode, we discuss the many responses that Megan received to a question that she recently posed on Facebook: Why do you dance?
Megan and I discuss our reflections following our road trip to dance venues in Davis, CA + Reno, NV + Lincoln, CA in August 2018.
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Portland's Northwest Line Dance Blast event in July 2018.
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Colorado's Pikes Peak Line Dance or Bust event in July 2018.
Megan and I challenge ourselves to name line dance concepts and dance titles starting with each letter of the alphabet in three minutes. Discussion follows.
Megan and I discuss questions 126-145 (of 350) from the list 350 Good Questions To Ask by C.B. Daniels and relate them to line dance - https://conversationstartersworld.com/good-questions-to-ask/
Megan and I discuss questions 103-125 (of 350) from the list 350 Good Questions To Ask by C.B. Daniels and relate them to line dance - https://conversationstartersworld.com/good-questions-to-ask/
Megan and I discuss questions 88-102 (of 350) from the list 350 Good Questions To Ask by C.B. Daniels and relate them to line dance - https://conversationstartersworld.com/good-questions-to-ask/
Megan and I discuss questions 59-87 (of 350) from the list 350 Good Questions To Ask by C.B. Daniels and relate them to line dance - https://conversationstartersworld.com/good-questions-to-ask/
Megan and I discuss questions 45-58 (of 350) from the list 350 Good Questions To Ask by C.B. Daniels and relate them to line dance - https://conversationstartersworld.com/good-questions-to-ask/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss questions 17-44 (of 350) from the list 350 Good Questions To Ask by C.B. Daniels and relate them to line dance - https://conversationstartersworld.com/good-questions-to-ask/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss questions 1-16 (of 350) from the list 350 Good Questions To Ask by C.B. Daniels and relate them to line dance - https://conversationstartersworld.com/good-questions-to-ask/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss tips 76-90 (of 90) from the book JumpStart Your Thinking by John C. Maxwell and relate them to our experiences in line dance. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss tips 66-75 (of 90) from the book JumpStart Your Thinking by John C. Maxwell and relate them to our experiences in line dance. We also briefly touch upon our recent evening of dancing at the Davis Graduate in Davis, California. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan describes her experience at Fresno, California's FreZno Dance Classic in May 2018. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss tips 56-65 (of 90) from the book JumpStart Your Thinking by John C. Maxwell and relate them to our experiences in line dance. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our final 2017-2018 meeting of Sonoma State Line Dance Club at the SSU Recreation Center in May 2018. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss four open survey questions regarding line dance that she posted as her Facebook status in May 2018. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our nine-hour dance marathon at the Sonoma State University Recreation Center in May 2018. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Indio, California's Stagecoach Country Music Festival in April 2018.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss tips 51-55 (of 90) from the book JumpStart Your Thinking by John C. Maxwell and relate them to our experiences in line dance. Additionally, we discuss our reflections following Sacramento's Dancing For The Dream event in April 2018.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss tips 43-50 (of 90) from the book JumpStart Your Thinking by John C. Maxwell and relate them to our experiences in line dance. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Boston's Line Dance Showdown event in April 2018. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, broadcast live from the lobby at Boston's Line Dance Showdown 2018, Alexander Jung and I chat with about a variety of dance-related topics, drawing mainly from the following five articles: http://www.danceplace.com/grapevine/ways-to-rescue-your-feet-for-social-dancing/ - http://www.danceplace.com/grapevine/how-to-be-a-dance-evangelist/ - https://blog.steezy.co/what-is-dance-musicality/ - https://blog.steezy.co/what-are-textures-in-dancing/ - http://www.danceinforma.com/2011/06/01/stage-presence-what-is-it-and-how-can-i-get-it/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Corning's Boogie 'Til The Cows Come Home event in March 2018. Additionally, we discuss tips 37-42 (of 90) from the book JumpStart Your Thinking by John C. Maxwell and relate them to our experiences in line dance. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss tips 31-36 (of 90) from the book JumpStart Your Thinking by John C. Maxwell and relate them to our experiences in line dance. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I reflect upon our streak of widely varied line dance activity from 21 February to 12 March 2018. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Ft. Wayne, Indiana's Ft. Wayne Dance For All event in March 2018. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following three line dance events held consecutively across California during the last weekend in February 2018. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, Megan and I discuss tips 19-30 (of 90) from the book JumpStart Your Thinking by John C. Maxwell and relate them to our experiences in line dance.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss the following articles' relevance and connection to line dance: Dance Life and How to Make Money doing what you love by waterfirepaper - https://steemit.com/dance/@waterfirepaper/dance-life-and-how-to-make-money-doing-what-you-love + How To Make It In The Dance Biz With No Money -- 15 Tips by Ashani Mfuko - http://letstalkdance.net/how-to-make-it-in-the-dance-biz-with-no-money-15-tips/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Charlotte, North Carolina's Big Bang Dance Classic event in February 2018.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Southern California's Palm Springs Winter Break line dance event in January 2018.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss recent news and topics of interest from the world of line dance while en route to Southern California's Palm Springs Winter Break line dance event in January 2018.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, Megan and I discuss tips 8-18 (of 90) from the book JumpStart Your Thinking by John C. Maxwell and relate them to our experiences in line dance.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following the San Francisco Bay Area's UCWDC Worlds 26 event in December 2017/January 2018.
In this episode, Megan and I discuss tips 1-7 (of 90) from the book JumpStart Your Thinking by John C. Maxwell and relate them to our experiences in line dance.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, Megan and I pit dances against each other in one-on-one combat to determine which are our overall favorites based upon shared personal criteria.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, Megan and I pit dances against each other in one-on-one combat to determine which are Megan's overall favorites based upon her personal criteria.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss an open-ended list of qualities that would make up an ideal line dance event.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Orlando's Florida Line Dance Classic event in December 2017.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss the following articles' relevance and connection to line dance: How To Be A Cleaner Dancer by Evan Zhou - https://blog.steezy.co/how-to-be-a-cleaner-dancer/ + Want To Dance With More Control? Read This. by Jessie Ma - https://blog.steezy.co/want-to-dance-with-more-control-read-this/ + Why "Staying Light On Your Feet" Is Actually Bad Advice by Jessie Ma - https://blog.steezy.co/why-staying-light-feet-is-actually-bad-advice/ + How To Dance Bigger, Stronger, And More "Full Out" - https://blog.steezy.co/how-to-dance-bigger-stronger-and-more-full-out/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss the following articles' relevance and connection to line dance: Healthy Gratitude: 3 Ways to Thank Your Body This Thanksgiving by Susie Schneider - http://www.consciousbodyhc.com/healthy-gratitude-3-ways-to-say-thank-you-to-your-body-this-thanksgiving/ + 7 Ways Your Body Will Thank You For Exercising by Jennifer Hunt - http://www.healthy-inspiration.com/7-ways-your-body-will-thank-you-for-exercising/ + 8 Ways to Embrace Self-Love and Thank Your Body by Lauren McAulay - https://www.healthline.com/health/8-ways-to-embrace-self-love-and-thank-your-body
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Doug and Jackie's Vegas Dance Explosion line dance event in November 2017.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, broadcast live from the Line Dance Lobby at Doug and Jackie Miranda's Vegas Dance Explosion 2017, Megan and I chat with Kelly Cavallaro ("Honky Tonk Highway") of Seven Arrow Films and Kellie Harford of Kellie Christine Photography about a wide variety of dance-related topics, focusing mainly upon the host event itself as well as Kelly's history and current role in the line dance world.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Detroit's Motor City Dance Classic line dance event in October 2017.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss the following articles' relevance and connection to line dance: Six Ways To Spot An Opportunity That Could Improve Your Business -- Or Your Life by Paul B. Brown - https://www.forbes.com/sites/actiontrumpseverything/2014/02/02/six-ways-to-spot-an-opportunity-that-could-improve-your-business-or-your-life/ + 4 Ways To Recognize Opportunity When It Knocks by Don Rainey - http://www.businessinsider.com/opportunity-doesnt-knock-it-whispers-2010-11 + 7 Habits That Make Great Opportunities Happen - https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/7-habits-that-make-great-opportunities-happen/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, we discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: Dance Music: How to Make the Right Choice for Your Routine by Dance Fullout - https://dancefullout.com/2010/10/dance-music/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, we discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: The Five Types Of Impostor Syndrome And How To Beat Them by Melody Wilding - https://www.fastcompany.com/40421352/the-five-types-of-impostor-syndrome-and-how-to-beat-them
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Chicago's Windy City Line Dance Mania line dance event in October 2017.
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, Megan discusses her thoughts and feelings in response to the wildfire that destroyed her home within hours of her return from Windy City Line Dance Mania 2017. Her GoFundMe page -- created by the beautiful, wonderful, generous human being that is our friend Rachael McEnaney-White -- can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/megan-barsuglia-fire
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, we discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: 9 Types of People You Must Surround Yourself With by Dr. Roopleen - http://www.drroopleen.com/9-types-of-people-you-must-surround-yourself-with/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, we discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: 6 Reasons Dance Training Makes Us Better Human Beings by Steve Zee - http://www.dancemagazine.com/6-ways-dance-training-makes-us-better-human-beings-2484888308.html
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, we discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: When Dancing isnāt Fun Anymore by Epiphany - https://karenkaye.net/2017/08/21/isnt-fun/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, we discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: 10 New Rules For Brainstorming Without Alienating Introverts by Judah Pollack and Olivia Fox Cabane - https://www.fastcompany.com/3067769/10-new-rules-for-brainstorming-without-alienating-introverts
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, we discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: The 3 Elements of Charisma: Warmth by Brett and Kate McKay - http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/11/20/the-3-elements-of-charisma-warmth/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, we discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: The 3 Elements of Charisma: Presence by Brett and Kate McKay - http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/11/06/the-3-elements-of-charisma-presence/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, we discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: The 3 Elements of Charisma: Power by Brett and Kate McKay - http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/11/12/the-3-elements-of-charisma-power/
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Megan and I discuss our reflections following Newark, CA's Wild Wild West line dance event in September 2017. This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
A true veteran in the field of line dance, A.J. gives us some history on the creation of and traditions surrounding Pikes Peak Line Dance or Bust, advice on how to create a welcoming environment for event attendees, and tips for supporting and encouraging beginners. Her words of wisdom toward the end: "It is okay to be serious about dancing, however [...] remember to have fun with it because that's what it's all about. [...] The purpose is to find your personal joy of the dance and have fun with it." We at Line Dance Podcast heartily agree!
In this episode, we consider the various factors that have contributed to Lonely Drum's massive popularity in the line dance world.
Step sheet: http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/lonely-drum-ID119005.aspx
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
In this episode, we discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: Six Habits Of People Who Know How To Bring Out The Best In Others by Stephanie Vozza - https://www.fastcompany.com/3054826/six-habits-of-people-who-know-how-to-bring-out-the-best-in-others
This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://move-radio.com/
Budding choreographer, mathematics enthusiast, and future zoologist Anna Szymanski gives us the scoop on her creative process, the influence that her parents have had on her ambition and work ethic, and how she has the energy to maintain a lifestyle filled with a variety of diverse activities. Check out her recently-released debut dance here, titled "A Monster!": http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/a-monster-ID119939.aspx
Megan and I discuss the following articles' relevance and connection to line dance: What is Awe? A Definition And 3 Ways To Live An āAwesomeā Life by Birgit Ohlin - https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/what-is-awe-definition/ + 6 Ways to Find Awe in Your Everyday Life by Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. - https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/between-you-and-me/201509/6-ways-find-awe-in-your-everyday-life + 3 Ways to Experience More Awe in Your Life by by Homaira Kabir - https://my.happify.com/hd/3-ways-to-experience-more-awe/ + Awe, Happiness, and the Solar Eclipse by Ryan M. Niemiec Psy.D. - https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-matters-most/201708/awe-happiness-and-the-solar-eclipse
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Choreographer and video tutorialist Step5678 lets us peer behind her pseudonymous veil in this rare interview from Pikes Peak Line Dance or Bust 2017, after which she was kind enough to record one of Can't Walk Away's first walkthrough videos and share it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZE1RVSdrjg Be sure to browse the rest her of her channel and see original choreography by Step5678 herself! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSg-B55hwX3mVWV4x5-871w/videos
Megan and I discuss the following articles' relevance and connection to line dance: Ten Ways to Make Newcomers Feel Welcome at a Con by Andrea Phillips - http://www.deusexmachinatio.com/blog/2013/9/12/ten-ways-to-make-newcomers-feel-welcome-at-a-con.html + Simple Ideas for Making Newcomers Feel Welcome Right from Your Seat by Margo Dixon - http://www.uuclvpa.org/document_library/Newcomer_Welcoming.pdf
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In this episode, Cheryl Bingham gives us the lowdown on what it takes to put on a successful event like Pikes Peak Line Dance or Bust; check out next year's lineup and register here! http://www.pplinedance.org/
Megan and I discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: Choreography Basics by Max Perry - http://www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com/information/chor_article_max_perry.pdf
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Megan and I discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: The Hero's Journey - Mythic Structure of Joseph Campbell's Monomyth By Dan Bronzite - http://www.movieoutline.com/articles/the-hero-journey-mythic-structure-of-joseph-campbell-monomyth.html
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Megan and I discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: How To Choreograph Your First Piece in 6 Simple Steps by Jessie Ma - https://blog.steezy.co/choreograph-first-piece-6-simple-steps/
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Megan and I discuss the following articles' relevance and connection to line dance: Expert Advice: 8 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Mentor by Yesenia Rascon - https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/loans/student-loans/8-tips-mentor/ + 10 Killer Questions To Make The Most Of Your Mentor Meeting by Bert Gervais - https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2014/02/28/10-killer-questions-to-make-the-most-of-your-mentor-meeting/#7d53baf11481
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Megan and I discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: 5 Fun Ways to Keep Your Inner Child Alive by Seline Shenoy - http://thedreamcatch.com/keep-your-inner-child-alive/
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Megan and I discuss our predictions and -- a week later -- reflections surrounding Orlando's Fun In The Sun line dance event in July 2017.
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Megan and I discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: 7 Ways To Fight A Cold While Traveling by La Jolla Mom - https://lajollamom.com/tips-traveling-cold/
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Megan and I discuss the following articles' relevance and connection to line dance: 5 Ways to Battle Post-Event Depression: Life After An Event by Jeannie Power - http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/battle-post-event-depression + How to Come Down From That Big Event by Chalene Johnson - http://www.chalenejohnson.com/podcasts/how-to-come-down-from-that-big-event/ + Post-con depression by the WikiFur community - http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Post-con_depression
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Megan describes her mid-July 2017 stay with the Szymanski family following Pikes Peak Line Dance or Bust in Colorado Springs and preceding Fun In The Sun in Orlando.
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Megan and I discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: 32 Ways to Easily Make New Friends at Live Events (& how an introvert met 70 people in 12 hours) by Scott - http://liveyourlegend.net/meet-strangers-live/
In this episode, we consider items 17-32.
Megan and I discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: 32 Ways to Easily Make New Friends at Live Events (& how an introvert met 70 people in 12 hours) by Scott - http://liveyourlegend.net/meet-strangers-live/
In this episode, we consider items 1-16.
Megan and I discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: How to Take Advantage of Dance Events by Myles Munroe and Tessa Cunningham Munroe - https://www.canadianswingchampions.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-dance-event/
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Megan and I discuss the following articles' relevance and connection to line dance: 11 Times 'Doctor Who' Taught Us Genuinely Valuable Life Lessons by Rebecca Jane Stokes - https://www.bustle.com/articles/43260-11-times-doctor-who-taught-us-genuinely-valuable-life-lessons + 12 Life Lessons From Doctor Who: Diplomat Of The Universe by UKinUSA - https://www.buzzfeed.com/ukinusa/12-life-lessons-from-doctor-who-diplomat-of-the-u-dp3u
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Megan and I discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: How To Choreograph A Dance When You Are Stuck; Choreography Outside The Box by New York Film Academy - https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/how-to-choreograph-a-dance-when-you-are-stuck/
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Megan and I discuss our thoughts following Bay Area Line Dance Connection in June 2017.
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Megan and I discuss the following articles' relevance and connection to line dance: Eight Ways to Follow Through and Finish What You Start by Marelisa - https://daringtolivefully.com/how-to-follow-through + 8 Ways To Motivate Yourself To Finish A Passion Project Outside Of Work by Aaron Taube - http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-finish-your-passion-project-2014-7
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Megan and I discuss topics of recent note from within the line dance community.
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Megan and I discuss the following article's relevance and connection to line dance: 7 Safety Tips for Training in Hot Weather by Kisar S. Dhillon - http://www.active.com/fitness/articles/7-safety-tips-for-training-in-hot-weather
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Megan and I consider how the article "7 Ways To Thank Your Dance Teacher" by Dance & Company can be applied toward the world of line dance. The source article can be found here: https://danceandcompany.wordpress.com/2016/11/11/7-ways-to-thank-your-dance-teacher/
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Megan and I consider how the WikiHow article "How to Talk to Celebrities" can be applied to the world of line dance. The source article can be found here: http://www.wikihow.com/Talk-to-Celebrities
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Megan and I consider how the article "4 Ways to Develop Stage Presence -- in Class" by Julie Diana can be applied to line dance. The source article can be found here: http://www.dance-teacher.com/4-ways-to-develop-stage-presence-in-class-2430621887.html
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Megan and I consider how the NHS article "Ten Ways To Fight Your Fears" relates to line dance. The source article can be found here: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/overcoming-fears.aspx
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Megan and I consider how the article "How To Disagree Agreeably" by Eric Messinger relates to line dance. The source article can be found here: https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/how-to-disagree-agreeably
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Megan and I discuss items from my line dance notes, with one question highlighted in particular.
Megan and I consider how the article "3 Tips For Letting Go Of Control and Relaxing Into The Flow" by Sheila Viers relates to line dance.
The source article can be found here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/3-tips-letting-go-control-relaxing-flow/
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Megan and I consider how the article "10 Ways to Leave a Legacy (And Make it a Great One" by Lidiya K relates to line dance.
The source article can be found here: https://letsreachsuccess.com/2014/02/17/how-to-leave-a-great-legacy/
This episode is dedicated to the birthday of our wonderful, kind, trailblazing friend, Jo Thompson Szymanski -- Happy birthday, Jo!
Megan and I consider how the article "5 Essential Tips to Increase Stamina" from SportPartner relates to line dance.
The source article can be found here: https://www.sportpartner.co.uk/blog/5-essential-tips-to-increase-stamina
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Megan and I consider how the six items in the article "How to Give Yourself Permission to Be Happy" from WikiHow relate to line dance.
The source article can be found here: http://www.wikihow.com/Start-over-and-Have-the-Life-You-Want
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Megan and I consider how the article "Six Habits Of Highly Empathic People" by Roman Krznaric relates to line dance. The source article can be found here: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_habits_of_highly_empathic_people1
Megan and I consider how the article "11 Ways To Turn Strangers Into Friends" by Matt Ramos relates to line dance.
The source article can be found here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/11-ways-to-turn-strangers-into-friends/
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Megan and I consider how items in the article "Six Places to Practice Outside of Dance Class" by Clint Steele relate to line dance.
The source article can be found here: http://dancebetternow.typepad.com/blog/2013/07/6-places-to-practice-outside-of-dance-class.html
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Megan and I consider how items in the following articles relate to line dance: 1) "Top 10 Injury Prevention Tips" by Jenny Dalzell, 2) "10 Common Dance Injuries" by Nancy Wozny, 3) "3 Common Dance Injuries, Solved" by Bari Lieberman, 4) "How To Treat A Dance Injury" by Lisa Howell
The source articles can be found here: 1) http://www.dancespirit.com/top-10-injury-prevention-tips-2326344648.html, 2) http://www.dance-teacher.com/10-common-dance-injuries-2392302154.html, 3) http://www.prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/dancing-injury-prevention, 4) https://www.theballetblog.com/portfolio/how-to-treat-a-dance-injury/
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Megan and I discuss items from my line dance notes, with one question highlighted in particular.
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Megan and I discuss our thoughts following our road trip through various Los Angeles line dance venues in early May 2017.
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Megan and I consider how items in the article "7 Lessons In Leadership From Star Wars: The Force Awakens" by Jim Madsen relate to line dance.
The source article can be found here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/berlinschoolofcreativeleadership/2016/05/04/7-lessons-in-leadership-from-star-wars-the-force-awakens/#59f714057438
Megan and I consider how items in the article "10 Things We Learned From Star Wars" by Amy Ratcliffe relate to line dance.
The source article can be found here: http://www.starwars.com/news/10-things-we-learned-from-star-wars
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Megan and I discuss our thoughts following Dancing For The Dream's line dance workshop event in Rocklin, California on 29 April 2017.
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Megan and I consider how the seven items in the article "How to Give Yourself Permission to Be Happy" by Lolly Daskal relate to line dance.
The source article can be found here: https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/7-powerful-ways-how-to-give-yourself-permission-to-be-happy.html
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Megan and I consider how items in the article "10 Ways to Overcome Fear of Missing Out" by Linda and Charlie Bloom relate to line dance.
The source article can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/stronger-the-broken-places/201501/10-ways-overcome-fear-missing-out
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Megan and I consider how items in the article "The Secret to Retaining Beginner Dance Students" by Jeremy Ruben relate to line dance.
The source article can be found here: http://dancecraftpensacola.com/2016/08/secret-retaining-beginner-dance-students/
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Megan and I consider how items in the article "12 Traits of Terrific Dance Teachers" by Nichelle Suzanne relate to line dance.
The source article can be found here: http://www.danceadvantage.net/great-dance-teachers/
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Megan and I discuss our thoughts immediately following Northwest Line Dance Blast 2017 in Portland, Oregon.
Megan and I discuss our new dance "Can't Walk Away" set to the song Craving You by Thomas Rhett (ft. Maren Morris) and break down everything from its creation two weeks ago to the lengthy filming and editing of its demo video to the present-day process of sharing it with our friends and fellow dancers. Its step sheet can be found on both Copperknob (http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/cant-walk-away-ID117576.aspx) and Linedancer (http://linedancerweb.com/ScriptPDFs/89/00061289.pdf) and its demo video is viewable on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/senorzorro2000/cantwalkaway). This episode was originally broadcast live on Move Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/MOVE-RADIO-s289101/
Megan and I discuss a topic of current relevance in the line dance world.
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Megan and I discuss items from my line dance notes, with one question highlighted in particular.
Megan and I discuss items from my line dance notes, with one question highlighted in particular.
Megan and I discuss items from my line dance notes, with one question highlighted in particular.
Megan and I discuss items from my line dance notes, focusing this time on one question in particular.
Megan and I discuss how items in the article "21 Reasons You Should Make Art" by Adam Singer relate to creative aspects of line dance.
Original article: http://thefuturebuzz.com/2008/10/01/21-reasons-you-should-make-art/
In the previous episode, Megan and I experimentally stitched together 32 counts and a tag to simulate the sort of haphazard choreography that is occasionally seen in the wild immediately following the release of a new pop track by a major recording artist. In this episode, we reflect on what we learned from the process from beginning to end. ~
Previous episode: http://www.buzzsprout.com/63988/475951-rushing-a-pop-dance-to-market-choreographing-wokepop ~
Photo album of our whiteboard notes: http://imgur.com/a/v64uV ~
Demo video: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_oWYc9QLQqIdkoxa09vc1JIYjg ~
In this episode, Megan and I experimentally stitch together 32 counts and a tag to simulate the sort of haphazard choreography that is occasionally seen in the wild immediately following the release of a new pop track by a major recording artist. ~
What we learned: http://www.buzzsprout.com/63988/475979-rushing-a-pop-dance-to-market-wokepop-reflections ~
Photo album of our whiteboard notes: http://imgur.com/a/v64uV ~
Demo video: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_oWYc9QLQqIdkoxa09vc1JIYjg ~
Megan and I examine how ideas from "The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)" by Don Miguel Ruiz (http://a.co/6Joziv5) relate to line dance. The Four Agreements: 1. Be Impeccable with Your Word - 2. Donāt Take Anything Personally - 3. Donāt Make Assumptions - 4. Always Do Your Best
Megan and I consider how items in the article "13 Things You Should Give Up If You Want To Be Successful" by Zdravko Cvijetic relate to aspects of line dance. In this episode, we consider the last six: 8. Give Up Multitasking - 9. Give Up Your Need to Control Everything - 10. Give Up On Saying YES To Things That Donāt Support Your Goals - 11. Give Up The Toxic People - 12. Give Up Your Need To Be Liked - 13. Give Up Your Dependency on Social Media & Television
Megan and I consider how items in the article "13 Things You Should Give Up If You Want To Be Successful" by Zdravko Cvijetic relate to aspects of line dance. In this episode, we consider the first seven:
- Give Up On The Unhealthy Lifestyle -
- Give Up The Short-term Mindset -
- Give Up On Playing Small -
- Give Up Your Excuses -
- Give Up The Fixed Mindset -
- Give Up Believing In The āMagic Bullet.ā -
- Give Up Your Perfectionism
Megan and I discuss the habits and practices modeled by successful choreographers and instructors that aspirants might adopt to grow in their own practice.
Megan and Christopher discuss their initial thoughts and insights upon listening to episode #024, featuring Rachael McEnaney-White.
Megan and I look back at our growth, development, discoveries, and blessings in the line dance world over the course of 2016.
Megan and I examine a list of 24 (and more, as appended) qualities that would make up an ideal line dance bar. In this episode, we discuss items 9-16.
Megan and I examine a list of 24 (and more, as appended) qualities that would make up an ideal line dance bar. In this episode, we discuss items 17-24.
Megan and I examine a list of 24 (and more, as appended) qualities that would make up an ideal line dance bar. In this episode, we discuss items 1-8.
Megan and I examine how ideas from "The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It" by David Niven, PhD (http://a.co/fXIq7cP) relate to line dance. In this episode, we cover secrets 71-100.
Megan and I examine how ideas from "The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It" by David Niven, PhD (http://a.co/fXIq7cP) relate to line dance. In this episode, we cover secrets 31-70.
Megan and I examine how ideas from "The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It" by David Niven, PhD (http://a.co/fXIq7cP) relate to line dance. In this episode, we cover secrets 1-30.