On Friday evening, January 11, 2010, we held our annual Countdown Dance at IBEW.  In the weeks leading up to that date we ask the people who dance with us to vote for their favorite dances - Couples, New Line (less than 2 years old) and Old Line.  The votes are tabulated and the top 25 in each category are danced in reverse order.  This is always a lot of fun.  Another part of the evening is that night people are invited to submit their guesses as to which dances will be in the top 10 in each category.  All in all it is an exciting evening.  A special thank you to each of the dancers who took the time to complete one of the vote sheets.  Without your participation this dance could not take place.  A special thank you also to John Corkran for taking of photos.  They are posted in the Photos section of this website.  Below are the top 25 dances.

List of top 25 dances for 2009 Countdown

On Saturday, February 27, 2010 we will be DJing the annual Tri County Dance which will be held at Columbus Gardens, 4601 Klosterman Ave., Perry Hall, MD beginning at 7:30pm.  $26/person.  This is a fabulous dance with dinner catered by the hall.  Line and couples dancing will commence immediately following dinner and will continue until midnight.  This is a wonderful hall to dance in with lots of room, lots of smiles, lots of dances and lots of fun.  Tickets available from Rick Keen 410 553-6544; Bob/Trudy 410 335-1495 or Mike Dison 410 256-1145.  $26/person.

On Saturday, March 27, 2010, the annual Diamond State Line Dance Workshop will be held.  The featured instructors will be John Robinson, Junior Willis, Joanne Brady and Fred Lord.  DJ for the workshop and evening dance will be Ro Lord and Joanne Brady.  The event begins at 9am and continues until 4:30pm.  This is a fun event with dances taught and then danced and redanced.  There will be open dancing between lessons. Lunch will be available from a fire hall organization.  Milcreek Fire Hall, 3900 Kirkwood Hwy (Route 2), Wilmington, DE 19808.  This workshop normally sells out and early registration is recommended.  There will be an evening dance from 6:30 until 10pm which is included in the workshop registration (evening dance is $10 for non workshop participants.  All workshop participants will receive a Step Sheet Book.  Cost is $40 for registrations received by Feb 15 and $50 if received after that date.  Details and further info is on the flyer and registration form below.

Flyer

Registration form

On Saturday, May 15, 2010, there will be a Line Dance Workshop hosted by the Relay for Life team "And They Danced for the Cure." The workshop will be from 9:30am to 4:00pm at Max Blob's Park, 8024 Max Blob's Park Rd., Jessup, MD. Instructors will be Fred and Ro Lord, Leslie Thompson, Jim Webb and Dawn & Dean Garrish. Great line dance lessons from expert instructors and open dancing between lessons. At lunchtime enjoy a delicious hot buffet and dazzling floor show which are included in the admission cost. Registration is limited to 400 participants and will end as soon as that number has registered but no later than April 15.  EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $30 per person until Feb 15. After that date, tickets will be $35 per person. Water will be provided gratis. A complete cash bar will be in operation during the event for the purchase of beverages. Enjoy Special Vendors, Door Prizes, and a 50/50. For more info contact Beverly Goines @ 301-552-4616 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This event is in support of The American Cancer Society and is sponsored by Red Hat Dancers of MD. Below is a copy of the registration form and a flyer.

Registration Form

Flyer