Happy New Year!!

Hi there!!

firstly I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and thank all my dancers for their lovely Christmas Cards and Gifts, they were all gorgeous!

Secondly, if you are reading this blog for the first time it could be because you have received one of our leaflets through your front door if you live in the Chichester area!

Thank you for taking the time to come and find out more information about our classes.....basically all the information you need is on the leaflet you have received, but I am more than happy to repeat it on here for you.....

Our ABSOLUTE BEGINNER classes are at:-

Six Villages Sports Centre - Lime Avenue, Westergate PO20 3UE - and we open on Wednesday January 5th......the ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS hour is from 6.30 - 7.30 p.m. and is only £3.00 each...Accompanied children over the age of 8, are also welcome - but the adults must also participate in the class.....

The Newell Centre - Tozer Way, Chichester, PO19 7LG - this class opens on Friday January 7th at 2.45 - 4 p.m.

For details of all of our classes please go to www.linedancingevents.com

If you have any queries please do email me on julie@linedancingevents.com

Many thanks!

for all of my exisiting dancers please note your classes return on

Wednesday 5th January - Six Villages - would all current beginners please come along at 7 p.m. Your new class time is 7 - 8.15 p.m.

Thursday 6th January - Boxgrove Village Hall - INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS ONLY! 7.30 9.30 p.m.

Friday 7th January - The Newell Centre - Experienced beginners/improvers 1.15 - 2.30 p.m.

Monday 10th January - Oak Lodge Primary School - class times as normal between 6.30 and 9.45 p.m.....

Take care peeps and see you in a class very soon!

Julie x

Monday 20th December - Gates Green Road - cancelled due to snow!

Dear Dancers,

Monday 20th December - The Assembly Halls - Gates Green Road - CANCELLED!

Many thanks to those that updated me on the road conditions in the West Wickham area, as it appears your side roads remain trecherous - Andy and I think it will be best to just cancel the class to save anyone the trouble of coming out in the cold, and to take away the risk of road accidents to all of us by cancelling this last class of the year. I am very glad we had our party last week!!! speaking of which....

I would like to take this opportunity to thank ALL OF MY DANCERS so much for being such lovely people to teach each week, and a HUGE thank you for all the lovely Christmas Cards and presents I have received over the past few weeks.......the cards are all up on string festooning (is that a word!!?) my walls in the living room :)

.......and I will see you back NEXT YEAR (where does this time go?!)

classes return on:

Wednesday 5th January - Six Villages Sports Centre - Westergate, Chichester....with a BRAND NEW ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLASS BEGINNING AT 6.30!!! If you are an experienced beginner, please do slightly alter your arrival time to 7 p.m.....all other class times remain the same...

Thursday 6th January - Boxgove Village Hall - Boxgrove, Chichester.....7.30 - 9.30 p.m....this class is for intermediates/advanced dancers ONLY.....and is designed for the dancer that loves to keep bang up to date with the current top dances in the UK!

Friday 7th January - The Newell Centre, Tozer Way, Chichester......1.15 - 2.30 p.m. Experienced beginners/improvers......and 2.45 - 4 p.m. ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLASS!!! No experience necessary - No partner needed - just wear comfy clothing, low heels supportive footwear and bring along a bottle of water and join in!! No need to pre book - this class is pay as you go!!

Monday 10th January - Oak Lodge - West Wickham.......beginners from 6.30.....Improvers from 7.00.........easy intermediates from 7.30......and intermediates from 8 - 9.45 p.m.....

It just remains for me to wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!I look forward to seeing you all in 2011.....!!!!

Missing you all already!

Jingle Bells everyone! Jingle Bells!!!

with much love

Julie xxx

Christmas Week in The Katz Line Dance Club!

Dear dancers,

Firstly let me thank everyone who came out and danced and laughed with us on Saturday night in Chichester! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! :)

Secondly before I start waffling - ALL CLASSES ARE ON AS NORMAL THIS WEEK

MONDAY - AZELIA HALL - BECKENHAM FOR THE CHRISTMAS PARTY!
WEDNESDAY - SIX VILLAGES - WESTERGATE
THURSDAY - BOXGROVE VILLAGE HALL - CHICHESTER
FRIDAY - THE NEWELL CENTRE - CHICHESTER

whew!!!!

All class times are as normal apart from tonight when the party starts at 7!!!

Expect a festive week - with a few nibbles and mince pies chucked in too! Oh and a very interesting Christmas Dance to learn too!!

hehe

see you soon!

Julie xx
p.s. remember if you ever need to ask me a question - simply text or ring my mobile on 07799741288.....:)

Wednesday 8th December....class on as normal!!

Hi everyone - just a quickie to reassure you all that the class is running as normal tonight at Six Villages!!! Looking forward to seeing you all there - I missed you last week!

haha

Julie xxx
p.s. please also scroll down to message below to read about all other classes.....

IMPORTANT INFO FOR ALL CLASSES! Week beginning Monday 6th December 2010

Hi there -

MONDAY CLASS. thank you to everyone that braved the slippery pavements and came out on Monday 6th - much appreciated! Next Monday we are holding our Christmas party in AZELIA HALL, 258 Croydon Road, Beckenham BR3 4DA...the school have had to rearrange their Christmas activities which means they are going to have to use the hall themselves on Monday 13th December! Hopefully you will be receiving an email/text/details in the post about the changes for the 13th and 20th...if not - please do email me on julie@linedancingevents.com to find out where we are!!

WEDNESDAYS CLASS - Six Villages Sports Centre, Westergate!
Sorry about last weeks closure - the snow finally arrived (albeit a tad later than promised) and so we made the right decision to cancel the class after all - although I did miss you all very much!! Classes will be back to normal this week! (8th)

THURSDAY CLASS - Boxgrove Village Hall, The Street, Boxgrove
BRAND NEW INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS OPENS THIS WEEK FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!!!!!!!!!! (9th December)

The new hall is gorgeous with a beautiful shiny floor all ready for us to go and stomp on (shhh dont tell them I said that!)...and doors will be open from 7.15.....the class runs from 7.30 - 9.30....and costs £5 each - which will include scripts for all new dances taught....! Come and join Andy and myself on our opening night to learn three top class intermediate/advanced dances! There is a huge car park so please do pass on this message to all your interediate friends and encourage them to come along too.....please...lol!! As you turn off of the Boxgrove/Tangmere roundabout you will find yourself in a 30 mph zone in a road called The Street....carry on down it past the post office etc, until you see a perspex bus shelter on the left - the entrance to the Village Hall Car park is just before the bus shelter....look forward to seeing you there!

FIRDAYS CLASS - The Newell Centre - Chichester
Sorry about having to close this class too, but I had only got contact with the office at the Newell centre a few times a week and couldnt ask them before Friday morning what state the car park etc would be in, so thought it best to prevent any possible slips and slides by my lovely dancers around the venue and cancel the class. Class will be back to normal this week!

SATURDAY NIGHT (11th December) - CHICHESTER CHRISTMAS PARTY - NEWELL CENTRE! WITH WESTONLINE!!!
Please remember to bring along your 'plate to share' and your own drinks....we are going to maximise dance floor space by only having chairs out and no tables.....instead please take your plates straight into the kitchen area.....you will see a smaller hall with tables and chairs laid out as our 'dining hall' when you are peckish and if you want to sit and eat please do so in this smaller hall......of course if you wish you can bring a plate of food into the dance hall with you and balance it on your lap - its your choice!!! Andy and I just felt it would be nicer to have a bigger dance floor and hope that this idea works!! (never tried it before! so bear with us!)....

well I think thats it!!

I look forward to seeing lots of lovely happy smiling dancers sometime very soon..

Take care everyone - and see you in a class sometime very soon .....

Love Julie xxx

Class Closed Friday December 3rd.. Chichester

Dear dancers,

I am very sorry but tomorrows class is cancelled due to unsafe roads around the local area. I look forward to seeing you all again next week.

Keep warm everyone, and stay safe...

Julie
p.s. dont forget if you are an intermediate who likes a challenge next Thursday night sees the opening of our brand new INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS in Boxgrove, Nr. Chichester - see www.linedancingevents.com and click on classes for details of how to get there!!! Lets just hope the snow has melted and we are all back to normal! Keep an eye on this page for any changes that may be affected by the weather!

TONIGHTS CLASS CANCELLED...1ST DEC!

Dear Dancers,

Ive just spoken to the sports centre in Westergate and they are closing early this evening - which has made running tonights class not possible.....keep warm indoors tonight - and Ill look forward to seeing you all next week - or if you fancy a boogie on Friday afternoon - pop along to the Newell Centre in Chichester (Tozer way - off St Pancras) at 1 p.m. and dance along with us until 2.30......

Take care everyone - please do pass this info along to your friends....

Many thanks

Julie xxx

December 1st - Snow update...

well Ive just rung the sports centre and at the moment its open for business - which means I shall be there too.....

there will be one final update around 4.30 p.m. on here - so check back before you set out for class...

Hope to see you later!!

Julie xxx

Wednesday 1st December - Snow Issues!

Dear Dancers,

At the moment I am unsure if the class will take place tonight - at the moment we dont have much snow here, and if it stays like this the class will be on....but the weather report isnt looking too good, so please pop back on here later before venturing out to check nothing has changed!

Flippin snow plays havoc with our fun eh!!?

My number (if you want to call or text me is: 07799741288)

Julie xxx

This week in the Katz LDC - week beginning 29th November 2010

Dear Dancers,

I hope you are all fit and well and raring to go this week!!??

Don't let a nip in the air put you off of coming out to dance your worries (and extra mince pies etc) away during the coming weeks - as we are a cure for the winter blues that's for sure!!

coming up soon are two Christmas Parties - Saturday 11th in The Newell Centre, Chichester (with Westonline - a few tickets are still available) and Monday 13th in Oak Lodge when we will be having a line dance disco!!

Both parties are BYO (drink) and a plate to 'share' with everyone.....if you are unsure of what to bring give me a call on 07799741288 and I will look down the lists for you to see what yummy goodies haven't been written down yet!

new for both parties is the PIGGY POT - WINNER TAKES ALL!!! Simply pay £1 for a raffle ticket and place your £1 coin in the PIGGY POT - at the end of the night - one single ticket will be drawn and WINNER TAKES ALL - POT INCLUDED!!!

Running alongside this will be a lovely Christmassy Raffle with Wine, choccies and a cuddly toy!! awwwwww! we do love a cuddly toy don't we!?

IMPORTANT NEWS RE THE NEW INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS OPENING IN BOXGROVE!!

We are opening on THURSDAY DECEMBER 9TH and the class runs from 7.30 - 9.30.....its £5 per person (includning dance scripts for all dances taught)...and we cant wait to get this class started! The class will also be open on December 16th - and then after the festive break will re-open on January 6th...on a weekly basis.

HOWEVER!!! we are putting leaflets in doors around the whole of the chichester/Boxgrove area that has the first date on in as January 5th! this is because the leaflet drop will take place in the middle of December - BUT DOES NOT MEAN WE ARE NOT OPENING ON DEC 9TH OR 16TH!!! hehe....I hope I havent confused you too much more than normal?!

Ok folks - thats all for now - I look forward to seeing all of you in your classes this week where we will continues teaches of the following dances:

SIMPLY MAMBO, JAZZY JOES, SPEAK TO THE SKY, WE NO SPEAK AMERICANO, KNEE DEEP, BIG JIMMY, DRIP DROPPIN', BOBBI WITH AN I, PACK UP and no doubt many many MANY more....

Take care - keep warm - and see you soon!

Julie xxx

NOVEMBER 2010

Dear Dancers,

New dances will be taught in class this month!

So please do pop along to see me - and lets bring make our own sunshine and warmth by dancing the night (or afternoon!) away!!!

See you soon!!

Julie xxx

Wednesday 10th November, 2010

Dear Dancers,

Just a little reminder that tonight is REQUEST NIGHT in Six Villages Sports Centre (behind Westergate School), in Lime Avenue, Westergate tonight!!

If you have written down that you would like tickets to our Christmas Party on Saturday Dec 11th in The Newell Centre, Tozer Way, Chichester - tickets will be on sale again tonight...so if possible please do bring along your pennies and collect yoru tickets. This party is completely SOLD OUT and people will not be allowed to pay on the door, and must have tickets beforehand.

tonight there will be a list by the door about food for the party - please write down what you would like to bring, so that we dont get drowned in sausage rolls, please take a look at what other people are bringing too...

Many thanks!!

See you later!!

Julie xxx

This week in the Katz MLDC...October 25th 2010

Dear Dancers,

Before you ask the 'M' stands for modern! haha - just thought Id see what it looks like :D hehe...

Ok - firstly I would like to let you know that all classes are running as normal this week despite it being Half Term...most of you dont have school aged children and all my venues were available and so I may as well open don't you think!?

So to clairfy:
Monday 6.30 - 9.45 - Oak Lodge primary School - Chamberlain Crescent, West Wickham,Kent. We cover all levels from beginner to intermediate in a progressive fashion - playing everyones favourite dances inbetween teaches!

Wednesday 6.30 - 9.45 - Six Villages Sports Centre - Westergate (opp petrol station), Lime Avenue... (near Fontwell/Chichester). Again, We cover all levels from beginner to intermediate in a progressive fashion - playing everyones favourite dances inbetween teaches!

Friday Afternoons - 1.15 to 2.45 p.m. - The Newell Centre - Tozer Way, Chichester (off St. Pancras - with large free car park!) Currently covering beginners/improvers until January when we will add a brand new Absolute Beginners class...

Saturday Afternoons - 1 - 4 p.m - The viking Music and Dance club - Bunn Leisure Holiday park, Selsey, West Sussex. 1 - 2 p.m. beginners - 2 - 4 improver thru to advanced dances taught....this is a FREE class and this coming Saturday (30th October) will sadly be our last one of the season as the park closes for the winter)

COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday Evenings - Boxgrove Village Hall - off roundabout between Chichester (sainsburys) and fontwell........INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS......this brand new class is all set to begin on Thursday 9th DECEMBER....one week after this brand new hall's grand opening!!! keep an eye on this blog for further details.....

OTHER NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!

BOURNEMOUTH TRIP!!!!

Please note that there has been a VAT increase imposed on the hotel which has unfortunately been passed on to everyone that has booked on the break, but it is only an extra £1 per night so please adjust your balance when writing your cheques to include an extra £2....I am very sorry about this, and did fight your corner for you but the hotel have said it's not something they have any control over either and we all have to pay the extra VAT as the increase takes place in January.

COACHES!!!

There are now TWO coaches going to Bournemouth - one is going from West Wickham/Beckenham in Kent directly to Bournemouth.

And the other one is going from Westergate with an additional collection point in chichester (precise locations to be decided...so please let me know if you have any good ideas for a coach to pick you up from, ideally in a wide enough road for your cars to be parked there for a weekend!)...all suggestions welcome!

Kellie and Lin will be taking care of the London dancers enroute to the hotel, handing out itineraries (and jokes so I believe!) and Linda and Jane (ably assisted by young Charley) will be taking care of West Sussex dancers.....on their journey to Bournemouth - again handing out itineraries and humour en route!

Andy & I will be at the hotel ready to greet you on arrival......suddenly February doesn't seem that far away does it?

CHRISTMAS PARTIES!!

Oak Lodge's party will be on December 13th...and will be a pure request night with added fun dances being taught, a raffle and as usual it will be bring your own drinks and a plate of nibbles to share (the list will be going out soon for you to write down what you would like to bring!) Entry is £5 each and is payable on the night....

Our Christmas party in West Sussex will be held at The Newell Centre, Tozer Way, Chichester....on Saturday December 11th......doors open at 7 p.m.....we have Westonline booked to come along and entertain us this evening, with all your requests being played by our very own DJ Andy inbetween sets.....we will also have a Crimbo raffle, and you can bring your own drinks and a plate of nibbles to share...this party is strictly BY TICKET ONLY!!!

Tickets will be going on sale this Saturday and to the people that have already written their names down on the 'reserved' list....as we have almost completely sold out - if you would like to come and havent written your name down, please contact me soon and I will see how many spaces are available...we are going to set the food up in the kitchen and only have chairs around the hall so as to maximise the dance floor space...luckily the venue has a separate room for people to sit at tables and eat if they so wish......tickets are £7.50 each.......

Ok thats all for now folks! Have a lovely Sunday and Ill see you all in a class very soon....

Julie x

Monday 18th October 2010

hello everyone!

Just a quickie today!

firstly YES WE ARE OPEN tonight in Oak Lodge....so see you there!

Secondly A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came to the Viking Party it was fab! Those of you who missed it, really need to try to get to the next one as we always have such a lot of fun at them!

Thirdly - my apologies - but the proposed new class starting on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 2ND has been CANCELLED!!! I have been informed that there are other classes operating on Tuesday evenings that clash with the times of the new class, and so as to not upset the applecart I am currently looking for a hall on a THURSDAY evening as originally planned. So sorry to keep messing about with this, but I was completely unaware that these other classes existed (trust me eh!? haha) and now I do I think it's only fair to do my best not to 'compete' with long running clubs for customers.

So do keep an eye on this page for updates on the new Intermediate/Advanced class and Ill try my best to find a venue in or around Chichester very soon.

Thats all for now - see you in a class sometime very soon...

Julie x

FLASHMOB AT THE VIKING (and other things....)

Dear Dancers,

Firstly I have to say a huge THANK YOU to all the Viking crew for joining in yesterdays FLASHMOB for the worldwide film being made by Ira Weisburd..there were so many countries all over the world taking part in this phenomenom that I just couldnt bear the UK to be left out......and as I thought - the Viking dancers would be happy to be on film dancing for all the world to see !!! (They aren't shy is all I will say!)

Just watch them in action....the idea is that people 'standing around, or passing by' suddenly 'know' how to do a dance and randomly join in - keep watching the video as more and more people join in - we did this in one take with just a couple of minor 'variations' being danced....haha...

Here it is .......



Fab isnt it!!!

Other news:

Signing in for classes: As you know Kellie from Monday's class has moved away (sob sob) and we currently do not have anyone permanently 'on the door' to take the money or hand out raffle tickets....from tomorrow I will be trying a 'self service' method - including bingo balls (dont ask!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and the retirement of the 'raffle' being replaced by a 'Lucky Number Draw' instead.....oh dear - I have a feeling this could lead to a little bit of giggling - but give it a chance, and lets see if it works! haha...see you on Monday girls!!

Aldingbourne class moves to The Newell Centre permanently from this coming Friday (15th October)....

it is easy to find, just take the A27 to Chichester and head towards Sainsburys.....turn left at the roundabout and continue on that road over two mini roundabouts...just a short distance after the second roundabout you will see a road called Tozer Way on your left hand side, go down there and turn left again and then into the Newell Centre Car Park...you will find us in the hall ready to start the class at the newer slightly earlier time of 1.15.......for the time being only the 'Experienced Beginners/improvers' class will be running until we have time to re advertise in our new area. Again, a self service to paying on arrival will take place - along with those Bingo balls (as long as I havent lost any from Mondays class!)

That's all for now folks - see you in a class very soon....

Take care

Julie x

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CHANGE OF VENUE FOR FRIDAYS!

Dear Dancers,

NEWSFLASH RE ALDINGBOURNE - FRIDAY AFTERNOONS!
Hi there - if you are an Aldingbourne dancer you will know that the dancefloor has been severely water damaged this year. As I expected the hall is to close next week - so that this coming Friday 8TH OCTOBER will be our last session in the hall before we change venues!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our new venue is to be THE NEWELL CENTRE IN CHICHESTER - click here for the address and map http://www.chichester.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=6779&contactid=8249 (if this link doesnt work please cut and paste the above link and put it in your search bar)

As this is a hall that is always in high demand it has not been possible to book it for a short space of time only so I have had to make the decision to move the class here for the foreseeable future. We have no real idea how long it would take to repair the floor in Aldingbourne, and also we have tried to improve the numbers at the hall recently with little success, moving the class back and forth between venues will only damage our numbers further - so I have taken the executive decision (get me!) to transfer to The Newell Centre indefinItely.....the hall is lovely, warm and much larger than Aldingbourne, affording us the chance to increase our numbers and taking away the threat of our small class closing down altogether.

I love our Friday afternoon classes as much as the evening classes - they are always such a good laugh and easy going - so please do let me know if you have any difficulty in getting to the Newell Centre and I will see if I can get you there myself! (I have a nice big car and come from Barnham).

I will be sad to leave Aldingbourne tho, we have had such laughs in there - but sometimes it's just better to cut your losses and move forwards - or onwards and upwards as they say! When we move across we will start with our current experienced beginner class from 1.15 TO 2.30 and leave the absolute beginners class out until we have had time to readvertise in this new area.

Lets all hope for good things for our two new classes - I have a feeling in my bones that it's all going to turn out for the best!!

NEW CLASS COMING SOON!

Dear Dancers,

NEW INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCE CLASS.....THURSDAY EVENINGS 7.30 - 9.30 P.M. CHICHESTER (VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED)

Please could you indicate if this is a class you would like to attend - Ive been asked by several people now to continue to run classes during the Viking's 'closed' season....and the only evening I am free to teach is a Thursday (so I hope it doesnt clash with anything else you do!)...the class will be totally aiimed at the very experienced dancer, with up to date intermediate/advanced dances ONLY being taught/danced.

This is not a class for the dancer that likes to do their old favourites every week (please come to Westergate on Wednesday evenings if that is what you prefer) mixed in with current dances. NO, THIS IS FOR THE HARDENED LINE DANCER ONLY! who likes to keep up to date with the latest and greatest dances to enable them to dance socailly anywhere in the world! So, if you are interested - please do let me know, either by email on julieandthekatz@msn.com or via facebook, many thanks!....Julie

REQUEST NIGHT TONIGHT IN SIX VILLAGES SPORTS CENTRE WESTERGATE!

Dear Dancers!

Well the good news is that we are having an All Request Night tonight in Westergate from 6.30 - 9.45....come one come all!!

And the bad news is (for me anyway) that my voice still hasnt fully returned!! So it will be another appearance of 'SOOTY' at tonights class - aka me with a triangle to get your attention and a blackboard to write what's coming next on!!! I hope you all behave yourselves tonight.......haha.....Mondays class was one of the best ever (or so they told me) with a real party atmosphere....hmmm....Im wondering if maybe some of you LIKE the fact I can't talk!!!!?

dont answer that please!!!

Other news!

10 HOUR DANCEATHON AT BUTLINS - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20TH

The latest news on this fund raising event is that there are no person aged under 18 allowed in Butlins grounds on that day!!!

I have put forward my feelings on this matter - as I think its a terrible shame that the younger dancers are being left out of this charity event - but have been reassured that it is NOT the choice of the organisers but instead of BUTLINS themselves!!! Apparently the weekend is being advertised to the general public as an 'adult only weekend' which sadly means that they will not allow anyone under that age to enter the site at all!

I am hoping that an alternative venue could be arranged for our younger dancers to take part in a Danceathon where they WILL be made welcome!! So watch this space!!

On Sunday 10th October we have been asked to do a little 'demo' as part of FONTWELL's family event that is taking place there...

If you are interested in coming along and dancing with us, then simply come along and meet up with me at FONTWELL HOUSE just before midday and we will have a little boogie either in the Tea Rooms or just outside in the grounds.......it is being used as a promotion towards the Danceathon taking place in Butlins the following month - we are just using it as an opportunity to A) show the public that line dancing is fun and B) have a boogie!!

Hope to see you there!!

If you would like more details about the acual danceathon please click here www.macmillandance2010.co.uk

See you tonight - or in a class sometime very soon...

Julie x

Monday 27th September.....

A NEW TERM IN THE KATZ LINE DANCE CLUB!

Dear dancers!

I hope you all had a lovely summer and are all ready to learn some lovely new dances this September? I hope so, because I have a mix of old classics and new exciting dances to teach across all levels!

We returned to Six Villages Sports Centre last Wednesday - and had a very good turn out for the last week of the Summer Holiday - thank you to those that came along and joined in the fun!

Fridays classes in Aldingbourne have re-opened too - and we are very much looking forward to welcoming any BRAND NEW DANCERS ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER FROM 3 - 4 P.M.!!!

If you are reading this because you have seen the new class advertised, you dont need to book, simply come along to the class around ten minutes early to sign in and bring along a drink of water (or juice etc) and wear low heeled supportive shoes/boots/trainers and you are all set to begin!! Please do not wear flip flops or very loose fitting sandals, or any footwear with thick rubber soles as these will hinder your dancing and could be dangerous too....the new class is only £3 and will follow the existing Experienced Beginners class which takes place between 1.30 and 2.30.........Linda and I are very much looking forward to our new 'intake' and would like to remind you that accompanied children over 8 are also welcome to take part in the class.

Mondays class returns to OAK LODGE from Monday September 6th at the usual times......the breakdown of the class is thus:

6.30 - 7.30 Experienced Beginners £4
7.30 - 8.30 Improver/easy intermediate £4
8 - 9.45 Easy intermediate/intermediate £5

You may prefer to come along for an hour crossing over two of these classes, for instance 7 - 8 p.m. this will cost £4 and will cover classic beginner/improver dances

We leave the arrival times up to you!!! If you want to come for the whole evening its just £5.....! so if you haven't tried us out yet, why not pop along some time soon and give it a try!

Saturday afternoons: I run a free class for the holidaymakers on Bunn Leisures Caravan Park in Selsey - the lessons run from 1 - 4 p.m. and local and visiting line dancers are also allowed to come along.......beginner dances are taught between 1 - 2 and improver/intermediate/advanced dances are taught between 2 - 4 p.m. why not stay on for the evening when we have live music to line dance to some of the top bands on the circuit!? Take a look at Andys Viking website for more information about who's on and when! www.vikingcwdc.co.uk

some of the recent dances taught across all of my classes are:

RED HOT SALSA
DANCING IN THE DARK
FLY LIKE A BIRD
RUNNING OUT OF BEER
COWBOY STRUT!
TUSH PUSH!
COME DANCE WITH ME
THE LEMON TREE
COUNTRY 2 STEP
LITTLE RHUMBA
FATHER & DAUGHTER
PLAN B
ASKIN' QUESTIONS
MESSED UP IN MEMPHIS
FOR THE LOVERS
PACK UP
OUT & JUMP
DRIP DROPPIN
TIPPERARY GIRLS
MAGIC MOON

That's all for now folks! I look forward to seeing you in a class somewhere soon!

Julie x
p.s. A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES!!!!! ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 11TH 2010 WE ARE HOLDING OUR WEST SUSSEX CHRISTMAS PARTY IN THE NEWELL CENTRE IN CHICHESTER!!!

PLAYING FOR US AT THE PARTY ARE THE WONDERFUL WESTONLINE!! A FABBY DUO WHO ARE IN GREAT DEMAND!! MORE INFO TO COME LATER.....WATCH THIS SPACE!!!
p.p.s. the Barn Dance has been put on hold.

This week in the Katz LDC - week beginning 16th August 2010

Dear Dancers,

Just a little note to remind you all that classes are all running this week as follows :-

MONDAY NIGHT FROM 6.30 - The assembly halls, Gates Green Road, West Wickham - times and prices as normal! (next week - 23rd - will be a request/party night - so tell and bring all your line dance friends to come along too!)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 6.30 - Six Villages Sports Centre - Westergate - This week (19th) is a Request/party night - so please tell/bring all your line dance friends to bring along some drink and a few nibbles for your own tables please!) There is NO class on the 25th....but we are back to normal the first Week in September - with brand new dances to the class! whoo hoo!! :)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON FROM 1.30 P.M. - Aldingbourne Sports and Social Club - Oliver's Meadow...Westergate - please note there is no class the following week ( 27th) but we are back to normal the week after with new dances for our BRILLIANT group of beginner's who have now been promoted to IMPROVERS!! whooo hooo!!!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAYS CLASS!! As from September 17th - there will be an additional class added AFTER your class ends - from 3 - 4 p.m. we are starting a BRAND NEW CLASS FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS so if you have any friends that would like to 'go back to basics' or learn how to line dance for the very first time, then please do encourage your friends to come along and give it a go!!

SATURDAYS CLASS IN THE VIKING SELSEY - is running as normal all through the summer holidays there are NO closures AT ALL!! Join us from 1 - 4 p.m. as I take you through all the levels of dances from the absolute beginner to the most advanced amongst us!

RECENT DANCES TAUGHT ACROSS ALL FOUR CLASSES INCLUDE (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER!)

RED HOT SALSA
DANCING IN THE DARK
FLY LIKE A BIRD
RUNNING OUT OF BEER
COWBOY STRUT!
TUSH PUSH!
COME DANCE WITH ME
THE LEMON TREE
COUNTRY 2 STEP
LITTLE RHUMBA
FATHER & DAUGHTER
PLAN B
ASKIN' QUESTIONS
MESSED UP IN MEMPHIS
FOR THE LOVERS
PACK UP
OUT & JUMP

If you require dance scripts or links to video's of these dances being done to practice at home - please email me on julieandthekatz@msn.com or search for the dances yourself on www.yipee.sg

Ok thats it for now - its 2 a.m. on Monday morning and I really should be heading up the apples and pears to the land of nod!

See you sometime very soon...

Take care

Julie xxx

Monday 2nd August!!

Dear dancers, just a little reminder that we are in The Assembly Halls, Gates Green Road, West Wickham tonight and not in Oak Lodge!

times and prices are the same as usual! see you there!!

Julie x

Audio messages from Julie!

Dear Dancers, just to the left of your screen you will see a 'player' click on it to hear the first message from me to you!! If you cannot hear anything please click on 'funny' below this message....if you CAN hear me then please click on 'interesting; so that I get some idea of if this gadget is working!

Thank you!

See you in a class real soon..

Julie x

WESTERGATE - WEDNESDAY 28TH 2010

Hello peeps! just a real quickie to remind you that classes are now in Six Villages Sports Centre (Wyatt studio - ground floor) PERMANENTLY from now on.

Times and classes as usual.

I won't be bringing the big A frame sign as from now on as it's so heavy and I think you all know about it now...so just because the sign won't be there doesn't mean I'm not!!

I AM!!

See you later!!

Julie x
any queries? call me on 07799741288
p.s. please scroll down for further info on all Summer classes (see last post) ta! x

Week beginning July 19th 2010!!!

Dear Dancers...

all classes are back on as normal this week - in their normal venues!!!

See you there!!!!

Note: Oak Lodge dancers - Monday nights...

tonight is our last night in Oak Lodge until September...BUT for the following FIVE WEEKS we are running classes in The Assembly Halls, Gates Green Road, Coney Hall, West Wickham, Kent. BR4 9JW instead..

class times and prices are as normal...there is additional parking behind the building if you find the car park full on arrival - just take the small driveway down the right hand side of the car park instead.....

Westergate class - six villages sports centre - Wednesday nights...

We return this Wednesday ( 21st July) to the sports centre (where all classes will run from now on) if you dont see the sign outside the school hall it only means Ive stopped bringing it and the class is on anyway!!!!!

Aldingbourne - Fridays - back on this week - see you at 1.30 peeps!!!

thats all for now apart from to say that this weeks teaches will include (dependent on level)

9 to 5
Yolanda
Plan B

See you soon!!!

Julie xxx

Saturday 10th July.......

Dear Dancers,

Just a quickie!!

There are no classes next week on Monday, Wednesday or Friday BUT classes in the Viking are running as normal, both today (10th July) and next Saturday (17th July)

so hope to see you there!!

We return to Oak Lodge on Monday July 19th for our last session in the school hall until September - BUT - we are at The Assembly Halls in Coney Hall on the following dates instead:

July 26th, August 2nd, 9th and 16th!!

Wednesday Class in Six Villages Sports Centre resumes on Wednesday 21st July....

Fridays class in Aldingbourne resumes on Friday 23rd July...

See you soon!

Julie x
p.s. if any of my London dancers fancy a night of line dancing then why not pop along to Boots N Blisters 14th Birthday party tonight in Penge?

Emmas message is below:

Tonight...Boots N Blisters' 14th Birthday Party -7.30pm-12.30am Royston Ballroom Penge. Live music Souls n Stone- all request disco- Glass of Bubbly for One & All...Cheap licensed bar- huge sprung dance floor...Wear Something Pink...Yes I know it's a bit too hot for some to dance....but it's never too hot for a nice cold drink and a listen to some good music!

Have fun! x

STARS AND STRIPES SUMMER PARTIES!!!

Dear Dancers,

ITS SUMMER PARTY WEEK !!!!!

Tomorrow night (Monday 5th July) at Oak Lodge we are having our stars and stipes themed summer party - complete with a free Pimms on arrival and all your requests played all night long !

Please bring along your own drinks, and a small plate of nibbles to share with the class...

Doors open at 7 p.m. and we party through until 9.45!

See you tomorrow girlies!!

Then on Tuesday at Westergate Community School its your turn to join in the fun with your own Summer Party!!

We also have live music from Steve 'Westcoasters' Riley and all your requests played all night!!

Doors open at 7 and we party through until 10 p.m.!

See you on Tuesday!!

Please note that as the party is on Tuesday this week there will be NO class on Wednesday.

also there are NO classes on Monday 12th, Wednesday 14th or Friday 16th next week due to me having a few days off!

Classes at the Viking will continue as normal.....dancers are of course welcome to come along to the Viking from 1 - 4 p.m. on Saturday 17th July to get their weekly fix of dancing if they so wish! haha

this is a FREE class - and would like to point out once more that only drinks purchased over the bar can be consumed on the premises as they are licensed. Food is available also.

I think thats all for now - so see you very soon...

Julie xxx

GOOD LUCK GIRLIES!

Just a quickie to wish our 'team' the best of luck tomorrow with their demo in St Christopher's Hospice on their Fun Day in Sydenham!!!

Im sure it will all go swimmingly - after all, Line dancing is supposed to be fun right? So just have a giggle whilst dancing, keep smiling and try your very best to not look at the floor!! haha

Love Julie xxx

PERMANENT VENUE CHANGE! WEDNESDAYS!

Dear dancers,

I am pleased to announce that we are moving permanenty into the Six Villages Sports Centre as from tomorrow night....following several difficulties with the hiring of the Westergate School Hall, we have decided that we need more stability and are now going to be using the Wyatt Studio on the ground floor (Aerobics Hall) permanently - it is more suitable for dancing as it has a sprung dance floor and air conditioning - and can continue through the school holidays without interruption!

The only date we are using the school hall on is TUESDAY JULY 6TH when we are having our Summer Party!!!

Other News....

A big thank you to everyone that came to my lessons over the Viking party weekend.....here is a reminder of all dances taught:

SATURDAY
ON THE ROAD AGAIN – Peter & Alison
Written to On The Road Again – Ann Tayler
28 count Beginner/Improver level

FIESTA - Robbie McGowan Hickie
Written to Como Te Quiero Mi Amor – El Simbolo
Alt Country Track – Roll With It – Easton Corbin
64 count – 4 wall – Intermediate level

PLAN B – Kate Sala & Rob Fowler
Written to She Said by Plan B
64 count – 4 Wall – Intermediate level

AMERICAN HONEY – Neville Fitzgerald & Julie Harris
Written to American Honey by Lady Antebellum
32 count – 4 wall – Intermediate level

SUNDAY

ANOTHER SUNRISE – Jan Wyllie
Written to Tequila Sunrise – The Eagles or Alan Jackson
32 count – beginner/improver level

ROCK N ROLL N GROOVE – Rachael McEnaney
Written to Dead ringer for love by Meatloaf & Cher
48 count – 4 wall – Improver/Intermediate level

MESSED UP IN MEMPHIS – Dee Musk
Written to Messed up in Memphis by Darryl Worley
64 count – 4 wall – Intermediate level

ASKIN' QUESTIONS - Larry Bass
32 count - 4 wall



ALL SCRIPTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM
www.yipee.sg
If you have any queries about these dances email me on julieandthekatz@msn.com

and finally!

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO MY LOVELY GIRLIES AT OAK LODGE FOR MY BIRTHDAY CARD AND PREZZIES! AND A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO JULIE MORGAN FOR BUYING ME SUCH A LOVELY BIRTHDAY CAKE ON SUNDAY, AND TO PETE FROM TEXAS TORNADOS FOR THE BOUNCE!! MWAHS!!!

Take care everyone and see you soon....

Julie xxx

THE VIKING PARTY THIS WEEKEND!

Hi everyone - just a little note about Saturdays lessons at the Viking - due to this weekend being a 'party' weekend - my lessons are at 10.45 - 1 p.m. on both Saturday and sunday mornings. If you are a viking regular the lesson is free as normal, if you are staying on however for the live music that begins at 1 p.m. t...he charge is £10........for any queries on the viking party please call Colin at the club.....

The line up for the party weekend is:-


Fri Night - from 6.30 p.m. - Tony Rouse and Cross Country
Sat afternoon from 1 p.m.- Joe Mitchell
Sat night from 6.30 p.m. Jellico Road (replacing Stawberry Mules) and Blood Brothers
Sun afternoon from 1 p.m.- Cheyenne
Sunday night from 6.30 p.m. Broadcaster and Texas Tornados

Each individual session is £10 - or come to all five sessions for only £40...
My lessons are from 10.45 - 1 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday mornings!!!!! (If Im awake haha)


Other news!! KATZ SUMMER PARTY DATES!
west Wickham - Kent: MONDAY 5TH JULY
Westergate - West Sussex: TUESDAY 6TH JULY

both parties are themed 'STARS AND STRIPES' as i thought it would be fun to 'yehaaaa' it up a bit! please bring a small plate of nibbles to share with everyone...more details about your parties will be given in your classes!
Thats all for now folks! take care

Julie xxx

Week beginning May 24th 2010

Dear Dancers,

Just a little update on classes over the next couple of weeks..

MONDAYS IN OAK LODGE

Class is on as normal tomorrow - I will be bringing along a nice big fan as the weather is so hot at the mo!

There will be no class the following Monday due to it being a Bank Holiday.....class is back the week after as usual.

Date for your diaries!! MONDAY JULY 5TH - IS SUMMER PARTY NIGHT! The theme is 'STARS AND STRIPES' and we will be having our usual Pimms and be playing all your requests all night....we have decided not to have live music this year, as it appears that the majority of this class like to dance to the tracks they have learned the dances too - but i will be throwing in a couple of fun dances for all levels to take part in instead!! whoopie do I hear you all cry!! If possible could everyone please bring along a plate of nibbles to share with the class - there will be a list by the door nearer the time for you to write your selection on.....there will also be a Summer themed raffle!

WEDNESDAYS IN WESTERGATE

this Wednesday (May 26th) the class will be held behind the school in the sports centre......the following week the class will be back in the school hall!

On Wednesday July 7th - there will be NO CLASS!!! instead on TUESDAY JULY 6TH we will be having OUR SUMMER PARTY NIGHT in the school hall!!

Please write this change of days in your diaries..!!

We have been lucky enough to book the lovely Steve Riley (of Westcoasters fame!) as your live entertainment for the night..........he has been working hard on including more current dance tracks into his playlist and is always such good fun to have around, we can promise you a great nights dancing!

Please bring along a plate to share - there will be a list by the door nearer the time for you to write your selection down on....The theme for the party is

STARS AND STRIPES!!! so go as YEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! as you like!

You can pay on the door - the price will be £7 for adults and Children pay the same as usual......we will provide you with a free glass of Pimms or fruit punch on arrival and have a Summer themed raffle this evening too!

FRIDAYS IN ALDINGBOURNE

There are no changes to this class at all......all dancers will be invitied along to our BIG SUMMER PARTY on TUESDAY 6TH JULY........!!!! Look out for 'invitations' in class sometime soon....

SATURDAYS IN THE VIKING - SELSEY

The only date to make a note of is Saturday JUNE 12TH - when there is NO FREE CLASS due to the second BIG VIKING PARTY to take place this year.......if you would like to come to the VIKING PARTY - please go to Andys website for details www.vikingcwdc.co.uk

Well, thats all for now folks!! See you in a class sometime very soon...

Take care

Julie x

WESTERGATE - WEDNESDAY 12TH MAY! and SELSEY CLASS - TIME ALTERATION!

Dear Dancers,

Tonight the class will be held in the Aerobics hall on the ground floor of Six Villages Sports Centre (right behind the school!!!!)

Time/Prices are the same as usual....we will be back in the school hall next week!

See you later peeps!

SATURDAY 15TH MAY...VIKING CLASS.....This week ONLY the class will run from 11.30 a.m. to 2.39 p.m. due to the F A Cup final being shown on the screen above the stage at 3 p.m. why not stay on - buy some food and watch the match in good company!?

And dont forget there will be line dancing to live music and requests from 6.30 to 1 a.m.!!!! So why not make a day/night of it? Non dancers are always welcome too so you could always bring along your partner to watch the entertainment!!!

Julie x

MONDAY 10TH MAY!!

Dear Dancers,

Just a quickie!!

CLASS IS ON AS NORMAL TONIGHT IN OAK LODGE! PLEASE BRING YOUR COMPLETED BOOKING FORMS AND DEPOSITS FOR BOURNEMOUTH AND PLACES ARE FILLING UP FAST!!!

THANK YOU!!

SORRY FOR SHOUTING!!

HAHA

Julie xxx

PARTIES - FOOTBALL AND MORE! MAY 4TH 2010

Dear Dancers,

STOP PRESS - STOP PRESS - STOP PRESS! FOR ALL SATURDAY AFTERNOON DANCERS!!! ON MAY 15TH THE CLASS IN THE VIKING WILL RUN FROM 11.30 A.M. TO 2.30 P.M. DUE TO THE F.A. CUP FINAL BEING SHOWN ON A BIG BIG SCREEN ON THE STAGE IN THE BALLROOM FROM 3 P.M.!!!! PLEASE DO MAKE A NOTE AND COME ALONG EARLY!!! Why not stay for the match too!!

What's happening in the Katz Line Dance Club....all classes......please read on!

Well I dont know about anyone else but I missed our Monday class last night!! True, I was glad of the opportunity to have a lovely day out with Andy, and a rest from three very very late nights at the Viking, but still it doesn't feel right not dancing on a Monday night!!

We are back to normal next week in Oak Lodge! Look forward to a dance called GLEEHAB!!! Which will be taught in the 8.30 class!

Dances being taught/reviewed in all classes at the moment include:

BLACK VELVET, LET'S CHILL, JUST A MEMORY, COUNTY LINE CHA CHA, CHICA BOOM BOOM, WALKING IN THE RAIN, GAVE IT ALL AWAY, YOU AND I, DREAM OF YOU, LOVE YA, QUARTER AFTER ONE, RHYME OR REASON, BOBBI WITH AN I, GLEEHAB and RAH RAH OOH LA LA!

Obviously not all dances are taught in all classes - dances are picked specifically to suit the 'level' of each class - the dances listed range in ability from Absolute Beginner to advanced......! (my poor brain! haha - to say nothing of my poor legs!!)

Wednesday's class was successful last week! Hurray! - the hall was lovely and clean (just washed in fact!) and there was plenty of floor space for us still despite the recent addition of retractible seating! Tomorrow's class (5th May) is on as normal. Starting at 6.30 with Beginners....!

Friday's class was lots of fun last week, we saw the return of a few familiar faces who have been away on holiday which boosted the numbers very nicely thank you! I LOVE this class on Fridays - its beginner level only - but we have such a nice atmosphere in Aldingbourne Hall that it would be a shame to lose it due to low numbers.....I am going to keep the class going as long as possible, and will do another leaflet drop to encourage new dancers for September! There is a possiblity of adding on an Absolute Beginners class AFTER the existing class finishes at 2.45......should be interesting! Maybe we could get some mums and their children to come along at 3 p.m.? hmmmm (thinks that one over......!)

Anyway, the class will continue for the foreseeable future is what I am trying to say - 1.30 - 2.45 p.m. every Friday - in Aldingbourne Sports and Social Club!

Saturday Afternoon - 1 - 4 p.m. The Viking Selsey!!

The class is once again FREE OF CHARGE this season - and is open to anyone that wants to come - 1 - 2 p.m. is beginners with intermediate splits/requests....and 2 - 4 p.m. is improver/intermediate/advanced level....

The viking is a great place to dance and if you havent been there yet? well, why not? take a look at Andy's viking website www.vikingcwdc.co.uk and see photos of this spectactular venue!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS...

SUMMER PARTIES!!!

I am planning on having Summer parties again this year on your regular club nights ......

MONDAY 5TH JULY - OAK LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL - We are having the party early this year before everyone disappears off on holiday!! Instead of live music this year we will have a themed request night - with two party dances being taught by moi instead ! I think that this class prefers the comfort of dancing to songs they know and love, and always love a good party dance or two during the evening....I will be there to guide you on the dance floor the whole evening with pre-planned split floors to keep the beginners up and dancing all night alongside their intermediate friends! This year's theme is 'STARS AND STRIPES!!' (make of that what you will!!!) Anything adorned with Red, White and Blue goes.....let's yehaaa it up a bit shall we!!? hehe!!

WEDNESDAY 7TH JULY - WESTERGATE SCHOOL - with live music to dance to!! (watch this space for the name of the artist over the next week or two!)The theme for the evening will be the same as Mondays class!! 'STARS AND STRIPES!!!' YEEEHAAAAAAAAAAA!!! hehe........I know I can expect the most fabulous of outfits from all classes! Our Friday afternoon dancers will be invited along to the Wednesday night BIG SUMMER PARTY so get thinking about those outfits peeps!!! (fancy dress is, as always, optional but lots of fun if we all join in!)

(both parties will be on a Bring Your Own Drinks and a plate to share basis) More details in class coming soon!

Now as it is American Indpendence Day on July 4th - I think the SATURDAY AFTERNOON CLASS IN SELSEY would love to join in the STARS AND STRIPES! theme on Saturday July 3rd!!!???!!! Am I right? or am I right?!

WEDDING UPDATE - As Andy and are are getting married the week before our annual trip to Bournemouth and it's looking like most of our dancers are coming on the holiday, we thought it would be nice to make the Friday night a bit of a party to celebrate our nuptials with our dancers! Maybe you could think about a nice 'wedding guest' style outfit to wear for Friday nights meal when we would like to share in a glass of champagne with all of you! And we will save the 'cutting of the cake' for Friday too - just so that you can all witness it happen!

UPDATE ON THE WESSEX HOTEL - BOURNEMOUTH - 18 - 20 FEB 2011

All singles spaces without a supplement have now been filled!!! Thank you to everyone that has booked on this trip so far - we have been amazed at how quickly places have sold and are so thrilled that you are coming along!

We have 15 coach spaces left...so if you need transport from Beckenham or Aldingbourne please do let me know quickly...

If you haven't yet posted off your deposits to us, please could you do so soon so that I can give the hotel definate numbers and to secure your room.

Remember upgrades from the standard rooms (which incidentally are lovely!) are available - all details are in the booking letters! If you need a copy please do let me know and Ill bring them along to your class...so far we have handed out over 100 copies of the forms! Our highest demand holiday to date! THANK YOU!

Lass Vagas were at the Viking on Saturday night and were fabulous - if you havent seen them before you will love Nadines beautiful voice and Robs...erm.... jokes haha!!

Ok, well I think thats everything for now - I do hope you havent nodded off!!

WAKE UP - IVE FINISHED!!

See you soon..

Julie xxx

Week beginning April 26th 2010

Dear Dancers,

Just a quickie!!

first of all my apologies for the Westergate School Hall being unusable last week. I have been reassured that it WILL be clean and ready for us tomorrow...HOWEVER!!! should I arrive there and it isn't ready we will be going around the back of the school in to the aerobics hall as we did in a hurry last week!!

I do hope no one thought we weren't there last week - because we were - just slightly out of sight! Despite our best efforts (mainly Janes!!!) we do know a few people missed the hastily written sign stuck on the school door and drove away...

Please do come along tomorrow and look out for a sign on the hall doors if you cannot see anyone in the hall - we WILL be in the sports centre - one minute away BEHIND the school instead!!

I dunno - what a kerfuffle!!!!!!

Fridays and Saturdays classes are to run as normal this week!

Mondays class is closed as its a BANK HOLIDAY! so we will see you the week after!!

TRIP TO BOURNEMOUTH UPDATE!!!!

As you will all know by now we are off the the lovely WESSEX HOTEL next February 18th - 20th!!! Please do email me for a copy of the booking form if you havent had one - or text me on 07799741288 and I will bring one along to your class instead :)

I am pleased to say that the trip is selling really well - with the first 16 supplement free single places all taken already!!!! I have no one left on my reserved list now for a single place, so the 17th and final supplement free single place is up for grabs on a first come first served basis!!! All other singles booking after this place has gone will unfortunately have to pay an extra £20 for the trip....which is only £10 per night - so not so bad if you look at it that way!

ok thats all for me for now - take it easy people - and Ill see you in a class sometime very soon!

Julie x

Back to normal! (for a while!)..Week beginning April 19th....

Dear Dancers,

What a lovely sunny day it is today! I am very much looking forward to teaching tonight - and starting the class is daylight is a complete joy!!

Before I get started on the class news I would just like to make an announcement on here that Andy and I are engaged to be married!!!

We got engaged last weekend - and I have a beautiful diamond ring to flash at you when we next see eachother!

We are planning a small family wedding early next year in Arundel - and a HUGE PARTY FOR EVERYONE WE KNOW two weeks later - and if you are a member of my classes - that will include YOU!! Invitations will be handed out nearer the time in my classes!!

Thank you to everyone that has given us a card - they are all beautiful and are gathering nicely on top of all the cabinets in the house (perhaps I should put up my Christmas card string????!!!)

Ok, so now on to class news...

Monday - Oak Lodge class

Tonight (April 19th 2010) - class is on as normal - Beginners from 6.30 - everyone else from 7.30....

Class we be on as normal next week too (26th April) but on MONDAY MAY 3RD THERE WILL BE NO CLASS AS ITS A BANK HOLIDAY!!! oooops!!! Sorry didnt mean to shout!!

Wednesday - Westergate School - class....

This week we return to our regular venue with every hope of seeing all of our beginners again!!! We missed you over the past two weeks, so please do pop along and see us this week if you can!!

We need to send a huge THANK YOU to Bognor Regis Football Club for putting up with us for the past two weeks, it was a lovely venue to use and we hope to return there sometime in the future for the occasional party night!

We had originally planned to use Bognor Football Club again on May 12th and 26th - but we have been offered the lovely aerobics halls in Six Villages Sports Centre (just behind Westergate school) on those two evenings and have jumped at the opportunity to use it!!

There are NO class closures at Westergate for the foreseeable future.......!!! Whoo hooo!!!!

Class times are from 6.30 for Beginners, and from 7.30 for everyone else....

Friday - Aldingbourne - class.....

There are no closures planned for this class - class times are currently 1.30 - 2.45 for the exisiting beginners class - if you are an absolute beginner and would like to put your name down for when the next ab class begins please call Julie on 07799742188 and let me know your details, so I can send you a leaflet when the time comes (most likely to start in September).

Saturday - The Viking Music and Dance club - Green Lawns Caravan Park - Selsey.

SATURDAY AFTERNOONS IN SELSEY...

I am continuing to teach at the Viking music and dance club in Selsey each and every Saturday afternoon from 1 - 4 p.m. this is a FREE class - you dont need to book - just turn up and join in! Beginner dances and intermediate requests are played between 1 - 2 p.m. From 2 - 4 p.m. its improver/intermediate/advanced all the way!

so why not come and join us one Saturday an soak up the atmosphere of the best saloon bar in West Sussex - we are situated on Green lawns caravan park in Selsey - part of the Bunn Leisure Group....you will find the entrance to Green Lawns on your right just after you cross the mini roundabout heading into Selsey - just past the police station!

Please note that the Viking is licensed premises and you are not allowed to bring your own food and drink into the class. As a sign of your appreciation for this FREE class, please do buy at least one drink from across the bar.

Many thanks!

why not stay in Selsey after the class and go for a meal in town, and later come back and join us for an entire evening of social line dancing to live music? Doors open at 6.30 - and we party on til 1 a.m. (or later!!!!) every single Saturday throughout the season! It only costs £7 on the door....where else can you go on a Saturday night for around 7 hours entertainment? Not the cinema thats for sure!! If you want to bring your non dancing relations/children with you - the club also has a games room and small bar with wide screen t.v.'s to keep them occupied whilst you dance the night away!!

Any queries? Ring me on 07799741288!

ADDITIONAL NEWS!!!

This coming Friday (April 23rd ) I am appearing (is that the right word? haha) at the following venue:

Hold Cross Church Hall
North Bersted
West Sussex

for a fund raising night on behalf of the church restoration programme....why not join us for three hours of linedancing fun?

Tickets are £10 per person to include either a Fish and Chip or Sausage and Chip supper! Or alternatively there is a 'admission only' price of around £5 (to be confirmed) if you do not require food. Please contact me on 07799741288 if you would like to come along. You are allowed to bring your own drinks to this party if you so wish. I will be teaching beginner dances and playing all your requests inbetween - lets see if we can recruit a few more unsuspecting members of the non line dancing public into our delightful hobby shall we?

SUNDAY APRIL 25TH - ALDINGBOURNE ALIVE!!!!!

This Sunday at Aldingbourne Sports and Social club sees an all day event of fun and frolics!! There will be many stalls and displays from different groups that use the Aldingbourne venue - plus loads to see and do all day long....take a listen to Spirit f.m. all week for more details...I have been asked to join in the fun by teaching line dancing to the (again) unsuspecting public from 3.40 p.m.!! Come and find me in the outside arena (probably on a stage!) and I will play a few of your fave dances so we can demonstrate how much fun linedancing can be!!

It looks set to be a great day out - doors open at 10 a.m.....hope to see you there!!

Ok thats all for now folks - look forward to seeing you in a class sometime very soon...

Take Care

Julie xxx

April in The Katz Line Dance Club!

Dear Dancers,

First of all

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL!!!

Just a few little newsy bits for you all to read today...

THE DAFFODIL DANCE - UPDATE!

Between all four classes we managed to raise a grand total of £190.00 for the Marie Curie cancer care fund.....thank you all so much for joining in with good spirirs and by buying Daffodil pins and in some cases cakes as well! Brilliant! I will posting the cheque off to them shortly.....

CLASS CLOSURES/CHANGES OVER EASTER...

There will be NO classes on either Good Friday (April 2nd) or Easter Monday (April 5th. Classes return to normal the following week.

IMPORTANT INFO RE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - WESTERGATE CLASS!

On April 7th and 14th Westergate school hall is being altered, and we are unable to use their premises. but dont panic, we are lucky enough to have secured the use of the brand new club house of BOGNOR REGIS FOOTBALL CLUB on both weeks!

Times and prices are the same as usual - please do note that the club are licensed premises, and have a bar, so you are required to purchase at least one drink from over the bar and are not allowed to bring in any drinks of your own, including water. The hall is lovely - with a small stage and attractive surroundings - Im sure you wont be disappointed when you see it!

The football club is situated in Nyewood Lane, Bognor Regis...click here for a view of the road http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab=wl the entrance to the Club is opposite Normanton Road.

Additonally there are two further dates in May that we have just been told we are unable to use at Westergate School - they are May 12th and 26th.....luckily the Football club have just agreed to allow us to use their clubhouse again!

Please do check back on here before April 21st for an update on the size of Westergates school hall - although we have been reassured that after the new seating has been installed there will be enough room for us to dance, I will be taking a look at the floor BEFORE we go back to the school on Wednesday 21st April, and if there are any problems, this is where I will report it to you all.

SATURDAY AFTERNOONS IN SELSEY...

I am continuing to teach at the Viking music and dance club in Selsey each and every Saturday afternoon from 1 - 4 p.m. this is a FREE class - you dont need to book - just turn up and join in! Beginner dances and intermediate requests are played between 1 - 2 p.m. From 2 - 4 p.m. its improver/intermediate/advanced all the way!

so why not come and join us one Saturday an soak up the atmosphere of the best saloon bar in West Sussex - we are situated on Green lawns caravan park in Selsey - part of the Bunn Leisure Group....you will find the entrance to Green Lawns on your right just after you cross the mini roundabout heading into Selsey - just past the police station!

Please note that the Viking is licensed premises and you are not allowed to bring your own food and drink into the class. As a sign of your appreciation for this FREE class, please do buy at least one drink from across the bar.

Many thanks!

Well I think thats all for now folks!

Have a Happy Easter and Ill see you in a class sometime soon...

Take care

Julie x

Mad March Party and other news...week beg: 15th March 2010

Dear Dancers,

This Friday sees the start of the first of THREE 'party' weekends at The Viking Music and Dance Club in Selsey, West Sussex.....

A ticket for all five sessions of live music/teaching costs only £40...or you can pay on the door for each individual session at £10 each!

The doors open at 6.30 p.m. on Friday 19th - we have live music from The Thrillbillies and Alan Gregory with our very own DJ Andy playing all your requests late into the night...

Saturday morning - doors open at 10.30 a.m. for the first of two dance workshops run by myself! I will be teaching a mix of dances to suit improvers and intermediates alike!

My workshop will be followed by live music and dancing from 1 p.m. til 4.30 p.m. from American Spirit - so why not come along for the lesson and stay all day!?

Doors re open at 6.30 p.m. for another evening of great live entertainment, this time from Broadcaster and Cajun Moon!

Sunday mornings workshop will be followed by live music from Richard Palmer..

And the final evening of this action packed weekend will finish us off nicely with Live music from the Texas Tornados and Livewire!!!!

Why not come down and join in the fun? As I mentioned at the beginning - tickets for the whole three days (five sessions in all) costs only £40....or individual tickets for each session are £10 each!

Because of the Mad March party there will be no free line dance lessons this weekend of course - if you cant make our special weekend - then Ill look forward to seeing you at 1 p.m. the following Saturday as usual.

Other news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have tried two weeks of intermediate classes at Aldingbourne Sports and Social Club and have decided that we need to advertise more if this is to take off with any success - so with that in mind, I am sorry to say that from THIS FRIDAY 19TH MARCH we will be reverting to Beginners only from 1.30 - 2.45....

There will be no intermediate class at Aldingbourne from now on until we get our advertising sorted out!! Sorry to disappoint but there is little point in running classes for a handful of people. Thank you to those of you that have come along to see us, and I will see you on either Wednesday Nights or Saturday afternoons as usual.

DAFFODIL DANCE WEEK - NEXT WEEK!!!

From this Saturday I will be teaching this years 'Daffodil Dance' 'Walking in the rain - by Maggie G' in all classes...I have some yellow daffodil pin badges to sell for £1 each on behalf of the Marie Curie Cancer Care team.....and any other donations will be very welcome also!!

What Im trying to say is - if you want to learn the dance - YOU GOTTA PAY TO DO SO!! haha!!!

Its all in a good cause - and if you fancy wearing something yellow to make the event even more spring like then that would be fab too!!

WESTERGATE CLOSURES - ALTERNATIVE VENUE INFO

On April 7th and 14th we will be using Bognor Regis Football Clubs brand new clubhouse for our classes - times and prices as usual.

The club is in Nyewood Lane in Bognor and has a lovely dance floor - and an even lovlier bar!!! this does mean however that you are unable to bring along your own drinks as we will be using licensed premises....please do purchase at least one drink from across the bar to show yoru appreciation of them allowing us in at short notice!

There may be two additional dates in late May when we need to switch venues to allow Westergate school to use their own hall for their concerts - watch this space for dates...

Tomorrow night - Wednesday 17th March - is a REQUEST NIGHT so get your thinking caps on and let me know what you would like to dance on arrival at class tomorrow!

Look forward to seeing you all in a class sometime soon!

take care

Julie
p.s. Look out for booking forms for our next Weekend break in classes soon!!!!!!!!

THE VIKING RE-OPENS THIS SATURDAY MARCH 6TH, AND OTHER NEWS!

Dear Dancers,

Well that time is here again! It's time for the Viking to re-open for the 2010 season!

We kick off proceedings for the line dancers at 1 p.m. in the Viking Music & Dance Club, Green Lawns Caravan Park, Selsey, West Sussex with a return to FREE LINE DANCE LESSONS!!

Beginners are most welcome between 1 and 2 p.m. from 2 - 4 p.m. it's improver/intermediate/advanced dancers that we cater for!

This week's new teaches include:

DREAM OF YOU - by Teresa & Vera - written to All I do is dream of you - by Michael Buble

and (due to demand!)

YOU AND I - by Oli Geir and Hungrun from Iceland - written to Someday by Hera Bjork
This is a high intermediate phrased line dance written in two parts - it's not as tricky as it may at first appear and has been very popular in many linedance clubs during the winter.....

I will also be teaching a variety of other dances, to suit all levels!

Please do remember that as this is a FREE class you will be required to purchase at least one drink from across the bar as a sign of your appreciation, and may we gently remind you that you must not bring in you own drinks or food into these licensed premises.

The class ends at 4 and the doors will re open at 6.30 for you evening of line dancing to LIVE music, this week to CROSS COUNTRY, and to all your requests played by the best line dance DJ in the UK - DJ Andy D.......

Unfortunately there will be no reviews at 6.30 this year, as I will am not able to be there to run them. But I will be there a little later in the evening to help you from the front of the dance floor if you need someone to follow!

If you are one of the people that previously enjoyed the free reviews, I can only apologise and cheekily suggest that you try to come to the afternoon class instead!!!!

Other news.....

THIS FRIDAY IN ALDINGBOURNE!!!

We are adding in an extra class for intermediates who might like a daytime class in the Chichester/Bognor area - Aldingbourne is just a short drive from both towns and is held in Aldingbourne Sports and Social Club in Olivers Meadow, Westergate. Please go to www.linedancingevents.com for more details of this and all other classes and venues....

GET READY TO PARRRRRRRRRRRRRTAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!!

We have big plans for this Christmas - so keep an eye on this space as we finalise details....;)

OUR NEXT WEEKENDER...!!!

We are so pleased to announce that we have managed to secure a beautiful hotel in Bournemouth for the weekend 18 - 20th February next year - we would have liked to have gone in November this year, but due to the hotels huge popularity it was fully booked until February next year! Details of this trip will be given out soon - but in the meantime - please do pencil that date in your diaries!!

Ok thats all the news for now peeps!

Take care and see you in a class near you, very soon...

Julie x

WHAT A WEEKEND!!!!

Dear Dancers,

Well I've just about recovered enough to find the energy to post on here, following our trip to Devon this past weekend!!!!

I can only speak from my own point of view of course, but I thought it was loads of fun!!

The Durrant House Hotel lived up to its expectations, thats for sure, with marble bathrooms and the most beautiful panelled ballroom with its own private bar - you couldnt fault our surroundings.

Friday saw the weekend kick off with Andy playing all your requests, the grand raffle and the poster quiz!

We were so pleased to be able to have plenty of room to allow some local Bideford line dancers to join us, and quickly made friends with this group of lovely people, who I hope we get to meet up again with at some point in the future.

Saturday and Sunday mornings were our workshops in which I taught the following dances:

ALL SCRIPTS ARE AVAILABLE ON WWW.YIPEE.SG OR YOU CAN EMAIL ME ON julie@linedancingevents.com AND I WILL SEND YOU A SCRIPT NEXT WEEK. 

LET’S CHILL – ICE CREAM FREEZE BY MILEY CYRUS – 32 COUNT BEGINNER DANCE BY VIVIENNE SCOTT (JAN 2010) – POP MUSIC – a nice little fun dance to warm up to!

J & M MAMBO – JOHNNY & MARIE – FOOLS GOLD – 32 COUNT IMPROVER DANCE BY GAYE TEATHER (JAN 2010) – COUNTRY MUSIC – all set to be a big hit with the bands appearing on the UK circuit!

DREAM OF YOU – ALL I DO IS DREAM OF YOU – MICHAEL BUBLE – 64 COUNT INTERMEDIATE DANCE BY TERESA & VERA (NOV 09) – SWING MUSIC – my favourite dance of the moment – it’s just brilliant! Recommended for all! Miss it and miss out!

LOVE YA – LOVE ME – JUSTIN BIEBER – 64 COUNT INTERMEDIATE DANCE BY KATE SALA & ROBBIE MCGOWAN HICKIE (DEC 2010) – FUNKY POP MUSIC – this is a fast version of the song from Romeo & Juliet – some interesting steps in this one will keep you thinking....not too turny!

RHYME OR REASON – IT HAPPENS – SUGARLAND – 32 COUNT IMPROVER LEVEL DANCE BY RACHAEL MCEANEY (FEB 2010) COUNTRY ROCK – a brilliant fast little country dance – I have a feeling this one will be around all year!

I postponed a teach of BROKEN HEELS (which will be taught in some classes shortly) to allow time for Lesley (our impromtu guest instructor) to teach YOU AND I a phrased line dance that was requested by a few of the dancers - she did a brilliant job of teaching this one - and I can confirm it will be re taught by myself at the Viking on our return to the club on March 6th. If demand is high enough I will teach it in other classes too. Personally I didnt find it as hard as some people had suggested it was - as the dance flows very nicely and doesnt have any tricky steps to learn - just lots of them!

Our live entertainment came in the form of PLAIN LOCO on Saturday night - and ALAN GREGORY on Sunday night - both acts were brilliant and kept the dancers happy and smiling!

Andy did a fantastic job of djing all weekend, and I would publically like to thank him for all his hard work on what was technically his week off work!!

Sunday afternoon was hilarious! Just in case the weather was against us, I decided it would be a good idea to have a contingency plan to keep the troops entertained - I thought they might be a little tired of dancing by then, and so came up with a few 'games' to while the time away instead..

First up was musical chairs - Andy played Zorbas dance for the 20 brave folk who turned up to 'run' around the chairs to, and it was what I can only call 'a spectacle' to see!!!! hehe - our winner was Shirley - after Ian graciously stood aside for her to sit down - bless you Ian (not that you had much choice as your wife was hissing at you from the sidelines to 'do the right thing!' haha

Next up was the Bin Bag Fashion Show - in which teams were given two black and two white bags - five safety pins - one pair of scissors to share between all teams - and a time limit of 15 minutes to design an outfit....the results were amazing!!!! The photos will be shown in classes, and when Andy gets time - an album of all photos will be put on our website www.linedancingevents.com

the winners were Sally and Sue - with their chic number which included an inflatable handbag!! well done everyone for taking part in this - I thought it was brilliant!

After the quiz (won by Debbie, Isabel and Teresa - well done) it was time to judge the 'balloon art' competition....at the precise moment we were doing this poor old Alan Gregory arrived and was plunged into judging said competition along with his equally dumfounded wife Jackie......again - photos to follow - but the entries included 'salmon in a boat' 'Kat - and the name K A T Z ' 'caterpillar' 'Dame Edna and her dog - (eh? lol)' and the winner 'windsurfer, complete with 'balancing instrument!'......it was a surreal moment - but one that I will treasure forever! well done Lisa and crew for winning with 'Kat'....a thank you to my son Daniel and his girlfriend Nikki who had popped in to visit us who took part in the games with enthusiasm (and a little bit of bewilderment too!)

The fancy dress 'Gangsters and Molls' was spectacular - the theme suited the ballroom perfectly, and all the ladies looked wonderful in their feather boa's and flappers dresses - the gangsters werent half bad either!! Sally won first prize for going against the norm and coming along as a male gangster - complete with painted on moustache - which part of me wickedly wanted to see still painted on the next morning - alas - she managed to get it off - so no photo of that then!!

I have to add a special thank you to viv for looking after our London dancers on the Beckenham to Aldingbourne leg of the journey.

Theres an extra special thank you to Maxine for being so helpful with the balloon pump and sellotape on Saturday afternoon! I had come up with an idea for a centrepiece for each round dining table made of balloons - which didnt 'quite' work - after much laughter with Andy and Lesley there helping too, we came up with a splint to hold the whole thing upright!! we were reasonably happy with the results - until dinner came and then we realised no one could see their friends on the other side of the tables at the balloons were in the way!!!! The head waiter came to our rescue with upturned silver ice buckets to stand the displays on!! oh well, we tried!!! next time Im buying helium and done with it!!!

Thank you to Linda for all her hard work on the admin side of this trip, and for selling the raffle tickets for me on Friday night, and also to Kellie, who is always a big help in my classes - both girls dont bat an eyelid when I come up with my next hairbrained scheme and just smile and get on with whatever I ask of them - thank you very much girls - you help is very much appreciated!

We have had great feedback for the trip so far - and lots of people have asked to be included on our next weekend break which we hope will be in late November or early December....we have decided NOT to go to Torquay this year - we feel that the hotel is over priced, and too far away for a two night break....keep watching this space as Andy and I do our research to find you yet another fab hotel - but this time - within easy reach of all clubs.

Many thanks for coming on our break, and if you are one of my dancers that usually comes along and didnt make this one, I did miss you in case you are thinking I didnt! hehe

All classes are running normally at the moment - the only other news is that on Friday March 5th - I am adding in an hours Intermediate class in our Aldingbourne venue - 2.30 - 3.45 if you are interested. Details are on our website www.linedancingevents.com just click on 'classes' for the address.

If anyone has any suggestions for lovely hotels we could possibly look at - please do let me know.

I look forward to seeing you in a class sometime very soon.

Take care everyone

Julie x

Week beginning February 15th 2010

Dear Dancers - we are OPEN on Monday and Wednesday this week as normal, despite it being half term!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just thought Id get that bit in first!!

OPEN!!!! haha

but as we are off on our weekend break to Devon this coming Friday - there will unfortunately be no classes on Friday 19th in Aldingbourne, or on the following Monday 22nd in Oak Lodge.

For those of you coming along on the trip, you should all have received details of where to catch the coach now, and if you are a self driver you will be receiving your itineraries in the next couple of days - please remember to bring them along to the hotel with you as you will need to refer to them during your stay.

Andy and I are very much looking forward to this additional weekender with Plain Loco and Alan Gregory and are busy getting things ready to make it a fab weekend for you all!!

If you are not coming along this time, but now wish you were, we have a couple of seats left on the coach and would be more than happy to add you in - all you have to do is ask!

My number (as you all should know by now) is 07799741288

Just give me a ring and BINGO you can come too!!!

Thats all the news for now - take care everyone and see you in a class near you very soon...

Julie x

January 2010 - LETS GET FIT!!

Dear dancers - potential NEW dancers!

The good news is that the snow has gone - the classes are open - and theres a feeling of Spring in the air (ok - so I know thats a little optimistic but I DO have a few daffs trying to force their way through in the garden!)

With all that in mind - I'm sure you will agree its time to get back to dancing and get back to feeling fit and healthy once more!

For details of all the Katz classes simply go to www.linedancingevents.com and click on 'classes' there you will see the venues - areas - times and levels of all of the classes on offer from our club.

Linedancing is suitable for just about everyone - from 8 - 80 - linedancing can be adapted to suit everyone. Dancing without a partner has huge benefits, firstly you can dance as much or as little as you like without worrying that you are having to 'keep up' with a partner.....or even worse, having to 'slow down' for your partner....you can do it at your own pace, take a break when you need to - or add extra bouncy steps, spins or body pops (yeah - ok maybe not all of you but the teenagers like to do it!) to your dancing to make it as energetic as possible!

This is a special message to everyone that has previously been to our classes and for one reason or another hasn't been for a while - there is NO need to feel you have fallen behind. in linedancing there are new routines being added on a regular basis - older dances are often walked through before the music is put on, and within a couple of weeks you will be up and dancing as much as everyone else, so why not come back to class and join in the fun once more? You are always guaranteed a warm welcome thats for sure!

We like linedancing to be fun in our classes - and there is NO competitiveness AT ALL in any of my classes - we just dont attract those kind of people Im pleased to say - everyone is friendly, welcoming and is there for the same reasons as your are...

1. To have fun
2. To dance to good music of all genres
3. To get a bit fitter and burn off some calories!

Thats about it!

The only requirements needed to be able to start to line dance is to know left from right (ish) and to be able to count to 8!! I promise you, you will be up and dancing within minutes of the class starting - and each week you come back you will be dancing for longer and longer periods of time...

There is only ONE word of warning I will have to let you know about...

LINEDANCING IS ADDICTIVE!!! Once you start, you wonder what you did with your time before, and will want all your friends to join in the fun too....we organise social nights - charity nights - and weekend breaks - where we dance the weekend away!

So, what are you waiting for?

Take a look at those classes and come and join us as soon as you can - all you need bring is a bottle of water and to wear low heeled supportive footwear - possibly trainers to start with....as for clothes? well its not all yehaa anymore so anything goes...jeans and a t shirt is fine....anything you feel comfortable wearing in fact!

If you have any queries and would like to talk to me personally then call me on 07799741288 and Ill do my best to help!

See you on a dancefloor sometime soon....

Julie xxx

Dancing is on! Friday 15th Jan!!

Dear Dancers,

yes!! Dancing is on today!! Absolute beginners from 1 p.m. experienced beginners from 1.30!!

whoop whoop!

see you there!

Julie x

Tonights class Westergate - is OPEN! Jan 13th...

Dear dancers,

good news!!

despite the overnight light snowfall, the school is open!! whoop whoop!!

I will be bringing along booking letters and info re the upcoming trip to Devon and would ask that if possible could you please bring along your deposits tonight?

Its £20 per person. Thank you.

If however you cannot get to tonights class, yet are pencilled in on the trip (and more importantly on the coach) please give me a quick ring on 07799741288 or email me on julieandthekatz@msn.com to let me know you still would like your place.

Those of you that have already called me need do nothing until I see you - your places are safe!

I look forward to seeing many of you as possible tonight - I feel its time we worked off that Christmas Pudding dont you!!!??

Take care

Julie x

Dancing Tonight is ON!! Oak Lodge - Monday 11th Jan..

Dear Dancers,

The school is open this evening and so the class will go ahead! yipee!

Please park on Chamberlain Crescent and use the front door (main entrance) as the car park has been closed until the snow has melted.

I look forward to seeing you later!

Take care

Julie x
p.s. please text me on 07799741288 should you have any problems.

Week Beginning Jan 11th 2010.....

Dear Dancers!

I hope to be running all three classes this week - but can only be sure on the actual day of the class in question.

I have no control over whether the venues are going be open on a particular day or not and so will have to ring them on the actual day the class is about to take place.

Tomorrow (Monday 12th Jan) I will phone Oak Lodge to see if the school is open.

IF is it (fingers crossed) then the class WILL go ahead. I have to come to West Wickham regardless tomorrow on family buisiness and will be in the area, so if the hall IS open I will be too!!

Check back tomorrow lunchtime for an update please....

Also, Im thinking of setting you all a little 'homework'... those of you who are around this evening please do check back to see what I 'home work' I have set you to do!

haha!

No need to be scared peeps!

Trust me, Im a doctor...

Ok thats NOT strictly true - but I AM a hypocondriac and thats got be almost the same thing!

Ok Ok - now Im rambling (who said as usual!!?!?!).....check this space this evening (around 7 p.m.) if you would like a bit of fun in your snowed in houses!

Julie x

FRIDAY 8TH JAN - NO CLASS DUE TO ICE

Dear Dancers,

I am very sorry but after talking to Helen at the Aldingbourne Hall, it has been decided that the car park and side roads are too icy to cross, making it foolish to open the class today.

I am getting a little bit stir crazy now I have to admit! If these conditions continue into next week I may have to start running 'ad hoc' classes in other halls with easier access until things improve....so with that in mind

WATCH THIS SPACE!!

Take care in the ice everyone!

Julie xxx

NO CLASS TONIGHT - SNOWED OFF! WEDS 6TH JAN 2010! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Dear Dancers,

You will probably not have even thought about dancing tonight, but just in case, I thought Id let you know that the class is not on due to a few inches of snow.....I wont tell you my thoughts about how useless I think this country is at keeping businesses open but all I will say is Im not happy!

The school has been closed for the day, and the sports centre (who could let me in), are not answering their phones, which can only lead me to believe that they are also shut. They should of course have rung me out of courtesy to let me know the situation - but as they haven't its better to assume there is no one there and cancel rather than turn up and be disappointed (and wet)....

Take care everyone and see you next Wednesday.

In the meantime Ill just say

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

haha


Julie x

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Dear Dancers,

I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and that you are not suffering too much from the after effects of a wonderful New Year's Eve today!?

Thank you once again for all your lovely Chrissy pressies and cards - I havent had that many cards since I was at school! Its Fab and makes me feel loved !

Just a little reminder that classes start back next Monday (4th Jan) so I hope you are all in the mood to shift a few of those mince pies and Quality Street as I am most definately ready for a bit of aerobic exercise!

Luckily Andy bought me a Wii-fit plus for Christmas and I am also going to be trying to get my stamina up to par using that every day as well, after my long illness Im so incredibly unfit I need all the help I can get!!!

All times and prices of the classes will remain unchanged this year, unless the hall rentals rise they will stay the same for the whole of 2010!

Linedancing is probably the cheapest form of exercise/dance class around - with 45 minutes Belly dancing costing £7.50 in the West Wickham area, I strongly recommend to continue coming to me for lessons hahaha!

So, I will see you in your classes next week on the following dates:

Monday 4th - Oak Lodge
Wednesday 6th - Westergate School
Friday 8th - Aldingbourne Social Club

I will also have with me the booking forms for our forthcoming trip to Devon this February - so if you would like to bring along a £20 deposit each that would be most helpful, and get the ball rolling.

Deposits need to be sent to the hotel by me by the 18th January - with the balance needing to paid to me by 1st February. The coach has only 10 seats remaining - so if you haven't yet given me your name as an interested party please do so now by sending me an email to julieandthekatz@msn.com

Many thanks! and look forward to seeing you all very very soon!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love

Julie xxx
p.s. Andy says Happy New Year to you all too!!!