Dear Dancers,
Just a quickie to say YES we are open on the 16th Feb - and YES for a change we are in Oak Lodge during a half term holiday......the lovely Chris will be there to open the hall for us!
So hope to see you there!
Julie x
The Katz Modern Line Dancers!
Sunday, 15 February 2009
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Photo in Chichester Observer - page 13
Dear Dancers,
I have been told that theres a photograph of the Westergate Intermediates Class in today Chichester Observer...I haven't seen the evidence myself, mainly because Andy left the paper at work.....ho hum!
However, I have been contacted by several people confirming this sighting....so it must be true!
I knew I'd get into the papers one day......I'm just so glad it wasn't via the same route one of my cousins took several years ago which led to her being in The News Of The World!!!
(Do NOT ask ok? haha)
I'm looking forward to week three of our new class in Aldingbourne tomorrow - and hope to see even more new faces in the crowd....who I have to say - are fab!
Look forward to seeing you all again very soon.....
Other news this week is the launch of our new 'message board' or 'forum' ! We opened it to the world only two days ago and already have 40 members....some are dancers from the Viking, Some are dancers from The Katz Line Dance Club, and some are friends and colleagues from the wider line dance community.....
If you would like to join our online line dance community then its simple!
All you have to do is click here www.linedancingmessageboard.com to go straight there and join up - if you experience any difficulties in registering for the forum, please would you email me on julieandthekatz@msn.com and I will be able to help you get on board (geddit? on 'board'? oh never mind!)
Even if you dont want to join in with the chat on the board, you can read it and pick up hints and tips about linedancing and whats going on in the wider social scene.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Take care
Julie x
Take care
Julie x
I have been told that theres a photograph of the Westergate Intermediates Class in today Chichester Observer...I haven't seen the evidence myself, mainly because Andy left the paper at work.....ho hum!
However, I have been contacted by several people confirming this sighting....so it must be true!
I knew I'd get into the papers one day......I'm just so glad it wasn't via the same route one of my cousins took several years ago which led to her being in The News Of The World!!!
(Do NOT ask ok? haha)
I'm looking forward to week three of our new class in Aldingbourne tomorrow - and hope to see even more new faces in the crowd....who I have to say - are fab!
Look forward to seeing you all again very soon.....
Other news this week is the launch of our new 'message board' or 'forum' ! We opened it to the world only two days ago and already have 40 members....some are dancers from the Viking, Some are dancers from The Katz Line Dance Club, and some are friends and colleagues from the wider line dance community.....
If you would like to join our online line dance community then its simple!
All you have to do is click here www.linedancingmessageboard.com to go straight there and join up - if you experience any difficulties in registering for the forum, please would you email me on julieandthekatz@msn.com and I will be able to help you get on board (geddit? on 'board'? oh never mind!)
Even if you dont want to join in with the chat on the board, you can read it and pick up hints and tips about linedancing and whats going on in the wider social scene.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Take care
Julie x
Take care
Julie x
Monday, 9 February 2009
OAK LODGE - OPEN TONIGHT! FEB 9TH!
Dear Dancers,
Well, it appears the snow has left the building for the time being - and so class is on as usual tonight! :)
Looking forward to seeing you all there...........why does two weeks not dancing, feel like two months?!!!
Take care
Julie x
Well, it appears the snow has left the building for the time being - and so class is on as usual tonight! :)
Looking forward to seeing you all there...........why does two weeks not dancing, feel like two months?!!!
Take care
Julie x
Friday, 6 February 2009
IF YOU MISSED IT DON'T WORRY....
Hi there, if you are reading this blog to find out if it's too late to join the newest Katz class - then I'm here to tell you something...
YOU ARE NEVER TOO LATE!
The lovely thing about a line dance class is that you will always find a warm welcome.....the new class in Aldingbourne started last week - and we had a lovely group of new dancers for our first session....if you missed it, please dont worry - just come along at 1.30 on Fridays and you will find that the class will be repeated today.....and will be repeated until everyone is comfy with the new dances being taught....then, and only then, will new dances be added to the session!
Last week I taught:
ABL - which is a simple warm up routine
COWBOY CHARLESTON - which is a good fun simple routine that people pick up very quickly
and
THE FUZZY DUCK SLIDE - as I always say, its not fuzzy, there are no ducks in it - so why its called that I have no idea! :) but the dance is versatile and simple to acheive.....
We also danced an icebreaking partner dance - again very simple - using ABL as part of the routine you are already halfway there...
Everyone left with a smile on their face and promises to return this week......if you have never linedanced before and you are free on a Friday afternoon - please come and join us at 1.30!!
However, if you have a 'little' experience, and would like a gentle return to line dancing, then why not come along at 2.30 for our improvers session.....we will go over classic improver level dances such as Strollalong cha cha, and also teach new popular improver level dances too....again, this is a no pressure, fun class and was a pleasure to teach last week.
Unsure of which session to join? then why not arrive at 1.30 and do both! for only £4 for both sessions you will soon find out which class suits you best.
I look forward to seeing you one day soon - possibly today?
take care
Julie x
YOU ARE NEVER TOO LATE!
The lovely thing about a line dance class is that you will always find a warm welcome.....the new class in Aldingbourne started last week - and we had a lovely group of new dancers for our first session....if you missed it, please dont worry - just come along at 1.30 on Fridays and you will find that the class will be repeated today.....and will be repeated until everyone is comfy with the new dances being taught....then, and only then, will new dances be added to the session!
Last week I taught:
ABL - which is a simple warm up routine
COWBOY CHARLESTON - which is a good fun simple routine that people pick up very quickly
and
THE FUZZY DUCK SLIDE - as I always say, its not fuzzy, there are no ducks in it - so why its called that I have no idea! :) but the dance is versatile and simple to acheive.....
We also danced an icebreaking partner dance - again very simple - using ABL as part of the routine you are already halfway there...
Everyone left with a smile on their face and promises to return this week......if you have never linedanced before and you are free on a Friday afternoon - please come and join us at 1.30!!
However, if you have a 'little' experience, and would like a gentle return to line dancing, then why not come along at 2.30 for our improvers session.....we will go over classic improver level dances such as Strollalong cha cha, and also teach new popular improver level dances too....again, this is a no pressure, fun class and was a pleasure to teach last week.
Unsure of which session to join? then why not arrive at 1.30 and do both! for only £4 for both sessions you will soon find out which class suits you best.
I look forward to seeing you one day soon - possibly today?
take care
Julie x
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Meanwhile on the other side of the world.......
My friend in Oz sent me these photos.....its so hot there at the mo that this family put water out for a Koala that was suffering in the heat, and this is what happened.....
Now, hand up who wants one!!!!????
Julie xxx
Monday, 2 February 2009
OAK LODGE SCHOOL CLOSED! MONDAY 2ND FEB
Good morning everyone! Firstly can I just say....brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its a tad on the chilly side today isn't it!!!??? I hope you are all being sensible and taking the day off work? :)
I've just received a telephone call from Oak Lodge to say the school is closed today - apparently they have 9 inches of snow in West Wickham and so unfortunately there will be no class tonight.... I'm missing you all already!
If you need your fix of dancing then go to Andys youtube site (link right next to this post on the right) and have a go at learning my new dance 'Secret Giggles'...:) See you next Monday gang - take care out there! x Ok, over to other news now.....
WESTERGATES BLUE DAY..... Last Wednesday evening we held a Blue Night (not what you may think!) for St. Wilfreds Hospice and raised the grand sum of £45....everyone had to dress in blue and donate £1 to the charity....not only that, but they were also blessed with the opportunity of eating one of my specially baked blue fairy cakes too! (yes, well, the less said about the cakes the better eh? all I can say is this IM A DANCE TEACHER NOT GORDON RAMSEY!!) haha!
When I got home that night I fed a bit of cake to my little dog and he spat it out!!! And this dog eats anything and everything......I was a little hurt I must say...... We also had the pleasure of a bunch of grapes turning up in the form of Gill, Ian, Nicky and Paul - and what a lovely bunch they made - my biggest hope is that they couldnt remove the blue facepaint and that they come back this week with blue faces too!! haha! Call me evil if you may......hehe! Thank you everyone for joining in the fun! Here are a few photos from the event.....
ALDINGBOURNE COMMUNITY CENTRE - FIRST CLASS! FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY 2009
Thank you to everyone that joined our new class last Friday afternoon - it was a blast! I can tell that we already have a good group of friends forming in this class, and can't wait for this weeks class - Im sure the snow will be gone by then......(hopes!)
Many thanks to Linda for helping me on Friday - you are a superstar!
Check back on here later today (Feb 2nd) to find photos of Blue Day folks!
Thanks for reading - go carefully today and wrap up warm...
Julie x
Its a tad on the chilly side today isn't it!!!??? I hope you are all being sensible and taking the day off work? :)
I've just received a telephone call from Oak Lodge to say the school is closed today - apparently they have 9 inches of snow in West Wickham and so unfortunately there will be no class tonight.... I'm missing you all already!
If you need your fix of dancing then go to Andys youtube site (link right next to this post on the right) and have a go at learning my new dance 'Secret Giggles'...:) See you next Monday gang - take care out there! x Ok, over to other news now.....
WESTERGATES BLUE DAY..... Last Wednesday evening we held a Blue Night (not what you may think!) for St. Wilfreds Hospice and raised the grand sum of £45....everyone had to dress in blue and donate £1 to the charity....not only that, but they were also blessed with the opportunity of eating one of my specially baked blue fairy cakes too! (yes, well, the less said about the cakes the better eh? all I can say is this IM A DANCE TEACHER NOT GORDON RAMSEY!!) haha!
When I got home that night I fed a bit of cake to my little dog and he spat it out!!! And this dog eats anything and everything......I was a little hurt I must say...... We also had the pleasure of a bunch of grapes turning up in the form of Gill, Ian, Nicky and Paul - and what a lovely bunch they made - my biggest hope is that they couldnt remove the blue facepaint and that they come back this week with blue faces too!! haha! Call me evil if you may......hehe! Thank you everyone for joining in the fun! Here are a few photos from the event.....
ALDINGBOURNE COMMUNITY CENTRE - FIRST CLASS! FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY 2009
Thank you to everyone that joined our new class last Friday afternoon - it was a blast! I can tell that we already have a good group of friends forming in this class, and can't wait for this weeks class - Im sure the snow will be gone by then......(hopes!)
Many thanks to Linda for helping me on Friday - you are a superstar!
Check back on here later today (Feb 2nd) to find photos of Blue Day folks!
Thanks for reading - go carefully today and wrap up warm...
Julie x
Sunday, 1 February 2009
SNOW SNOW SNOW!!!
Dear Dancers,
If you are wondering if Monday nights class will be taking place or not because of the Snow we are experiencing....the answer at the moment is....
I'm not sure!!
I will telephone the school tomorrow and see firstly, if its open! and Secondly what the weather is like enroute to West Wickham....
My gut feeling is that its doubtful that the class will run - however if you would like to know for certain - then if you text or call me on 07799741288 by 4 p.m. I will be able to give you a definate answer......and of course - as soon as the decision is made - I will post it on here....
Take care if you are out making snowmen!!
and finally ---- heres a little joke for you!
Whats the difference between Snowmen and Snow women?
answer:
SNOWBALLS!!!
Julie xxx
If you are wondering if Monday nights class will be taking place or not because of the Snow we are experiencing....the answer at the moment is....
I'm not sure!!
I will telephone the school tomorrow and see firstly, if its open! and Secondly what the weather is like enroute to West Wickham....
My gut feeling is that its doubtful that the class will run - however if you would like to know for certain - then if you text or call me on 07799741288 by 4 p.m. I will be able to give you a definate answer......and of course - as soon as the decision is made - I will post it on here....
Take care if you are out making snowmen!!
and finally ---- heres a little joke for you!
Whats the difference between Snowmen and Snow women?
answer:
SNOWBALLS!!!
Julie xxx
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