See ya on the dance floor! I’m now in the Advanced Line Dance Division in all of four of the circuits I compete in and I still do not feel as if I’m an advanced dancer.   I’m dancing with my Coach Natalja Sawal, who is awesome. Provides quality dance education to dancers ages 2 1/2-adult. This is the “Night Club Two Step” in the Male Diamond Novice Division at the World Championships of Country Western Dance in Nashville, TN, Jan 2010 at the Opryland Hotel. Learn the basics of dance incorporating music, movement and FUN! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The music is ‘Angels Cried’ by Alan Jackson & Allison Krauss. Page not found « 5-6-7-8 Dancing My Way to a Healthy Me! I loved watching all the dance videos. She was a special lady, and a talented dancer. 5-6-7-8 Dance’s Boutique offers all your dance school needs such as clothing, shoes, and accessories. First some from way “Back in the Day” and then some from the not too distant past. ( Log Out /  I dance FOUR ProAm divisions! I am now a Professional Dance Instructor in Country, Ballroom, and Line Dance. The 5.6.7.8's are a Japanese all-female rock and roll group with a heavily surf-influenced garage rock sound. It was in Canada at the 1st World OutGames which was and incredible, amazing, once in a lifetime experience. This past Worlds was the last time I was to dance with the fabulous Ms. Sawal. I love these videos. I love being at her event. Anita’s Waltz, along with just about every other of the advanced dances this year are TOUGH! I am far from being a top level dance and no matter how much I learn there will always be more to learn. I only did one dance, just to get in a event to count toward qualifying for the UCWDC World Championships.. Hopefully you can’t tell from the video but I was out til 3:30 the night before and I’m sweating like a pig because that vest was hot! Latest Designs from TxCowboyDancer Designs, I love Books! Her dancing was compared to the influence Picasso had among the Now I feel ashamed when I’m on the dancefloor……. I took dance as a child and all the hand and arm movements make the dance and so do the feet. but I am determined. I took 2nd place in this dance and 2nd place overall in this division. . In Diamond, I placed 2nd overall but with a mix of placements in individual dances: 1st in Anita’s Waltz and Sentimental; 2nd in El Samba de M, and 3rd in Fantasy and Americano. I dance better now but still, it’s not bad for a Newcomer. Enter now. My health issues are under control and getting better every day. Bringing the joy and magic of dance to the student. This event was one of the few times I ever was on the floor at the same time with her. Whew! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The music is a BLAST. I teach line dancing in Halifax, Ma. A great Introduction to dance. And 5678 is a Line Dance Fitness Class located in Macon, Georgia. 2,034 Followers, 2,317 Following, 1,148 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from 5-6-7-8 Dance (@5678.dancenj) The most recent one was a while back. This blog is the tale of my journey; where I keep myself on track by sharing my experiences as I work to transform myself into a "fit, healthy, self-employed dance instructor;". 5-6-7-8 Dance, LLC has completed all the required steps to attain a $1 million liability insurance. The dance is “Chill Factor” choreographed by Daniel Whittaker & Hayley Westhead and the music is “Last Night” by Chris Anderson & DJ Robbie, This is “Cha Cha” in the Male Crystal Novice Division at the World Championships of Country Western Dance in Nashville, TN, Jan 2011 at the Opryland Hotel. The dance is “Stand” choreographed by Barry Amato and the music is “Stand” by Susan Ashton. A 5-6-7-8 Dance Companies dance classes begin in August with continuous enrollment throughout the year. "Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body." This event was the 2008 UCWDC World Championship of Country Western Dance in Nashville at the Opryland Hotel. And finally because one of the ladies in the video is no longer with us. Woo Hoo! I was interviewed for a local news report at Worlds 2008. Combination of tap and ballet. Also be cause it was filmed at the Big D Bash, an event that is owned by a good friend of mine. At 5-6-7-8 Dance, our vision is to create a positive and creative learning environment where students can experience the joys of dance and movement. This was one of three dances in the advanced line dance division at the 2006 Gay Games, Country Western Dance Competition sanctioned by the IAGLCWDC in Chicago IL on July 17, 2006. 5-6-7-8 Dance, LLC has completed all the required steps to attain a $1 million liability insurance. I’m glad you enjoyed the videos. TMI Tidbit #2: What happens in the bathroom, Stays in the bathroom. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. What an amazing compliment from my pro! At the end of the dance, my coach looked up at me and said “Wow! Genres: Rockabilly, Garage Punk, Surf Rock. I think we look pretty good here. , This is another video will give you an idea of where I started. "5,6,7,8" was included on Steps sixth concert tour, The Ultimate Tour, in … My very first coach told me the secret to dancing well is to walk onto the floor saying to yourself… “This is my floor. Help me achieve my Health, Fitness and Dance goals! This was my first year in Advanced so I was very pleased with the results. Learn how your comment data is processed. The dance in this video was one of three dances in the advanced line dance division in the 2006 IAGLCWDC Annual Dance Competition in New York, NY on May 27, 2006. The lady I’m dancing with was my pro, Terri Bordeaux, she taught me a lot and I was very lucky to have her as my first coach. The official music video has achieved 14.8 million views on YouTube as of August 2017. Terri won “Top Teacher” at that year’s Worlds! I had entered the competition but wasn’t ready to compete (I still had not learned all the dances); I was going to scratch but my friends convinced me to learn the dances the day before the comp and go ahead and dance! I also competed in the Open and Diamond Novice Divisions. So is the dance! I was so focused on not screwing up the routine that I while I heard the MC making jokes and talking, what he was saying never fully registered; it wasn’t until later, watching the video that I “got it.”  LOL! I actually did pretty good, especially considering that I’d just learned the dance and had only a couple of hours practice time. Eeeeek! At the Texas Hoedown earlier this month, I performed in the Saturday Night Show. Choreographed by Bronya Bishorek Phrased, 1 wall, intermediate / advance line dance Music: 5,6,7,8 by The Steps NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. . 5-6-7-8 Dance has two convenient locations in Stewartsville and Hampton, New Jersey. Am I nuts or what? I placed 2nd Overall in Crystal and Diamond and 5th Overall in Open. Being out there by myself was even more nerve-wracking! This performance came near the end of a very long day and to say that I was nervous is like saying the Sears Tower is a tall building. If you compare it to later videos hopefully you’ll see an improvement in my dancing. The boutique is located off of the waiting room and has its own separate entrance. In this dance I placed 6th and I received a “Gold with Honors” in the dance. Donate with PayPal: :-) [details inside...] -, Would you like $500 in Private Lessons? They also were supposed to fade the music at 2 minutes but they kept on playing the song so I had to keep dancing further into the song than I had rehearsed. What is the best song to use for the Tush Push Line Dance? Where did that come from?” then she rushed off to pick up the next “am” on our team of guys. JESUS PEOPLE MINISTRIES CHURCH CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION 5,6,7,8 DANCE! I was taught to hold the hands up, this looks so professiinal. My Schedule / Event and Workshop Calendar, Weekly Progress Photos/Reports from my “Journey to Health & Fitness”, Skinny-to-Fat Photo Timeline with captions, TxCowboyDancer’s YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/txcowboydancer, Come Dance With Me” choreographed by Jo Thompson, “Chill Factor” choreographed by Daniel Whittaker & Hayley Westhead, “Last Night” by Chris Anderson & DJ Robbie, “Anita’s Waltz” choreographed by Anita Zwiers & Michel Platje, ‘Angels Cried’ by Alan Jackson & Allison Kraus. This event was the last time I competed with my first Pro, Terri Bordeaux. I just recently returned to the world of teaching dance. These videos have special significance for me so I’m putting them here. You dance somewhat like me. Check out the cool gifts at TxCowboyDancer Designs. The Dance is “Anita’s Waltz” choreographed by Anita Zwiers & Michel Platje. There is no greater joy than seeing the dancer in your child come to life! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. We’ll be teaching Chill Factor this weekend at the Louisiana Country Dance Hayride. There is still so many things yet to learn and to master. I didn’t mess up and I don’t look too bad. 5-6-7-8 ¼ turn to L stepping forward with L, ½ turn to L stepping back on R, ¼ turn to L stepping side with L, R touch next to L ROCKING CHAIR, PIVOTS TURN ½ (x2) 1-2-3-4 Forward R right, recover on L, R back rock, recover on L So many dances do this and it drives me crazy. This was one of three dances in the advanced line dance division in the Country Western Dance Competition at the 1st World OutGames in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in July/Aug of 2006. This video is the most popular one on my YouTube Channel and the only one that has been viewed over 100,000 times. ( Log Out /  "5, 6, 7, 8" by Steps is featured on The Milestone School Dance Party 2!. Change ). 5-6-7-8 Dance’s philosophy is to develop young dancers emotionally, physically and artistically. ( Log Out /  Talk to me for five minutes and you'll quickly learn that I love to dance! For the final chorus, the group perform the dance routine for a final time, however the setting has changed to night time and inside a different bar. Just over a day left! May 2013 was my last competition. I’m the one in the middle. We will re-open Monday the 27th! I took 1st in this dance receiving a Gold and 3rd Place Overall in the Crystal Division. Instructor and owner is Shuanta (pronounced Shon-Tay) Porter, “That Short Girl”. You were great. No strings...no catches. Usually. Congrats to you. Different circuits have different rules for advancing dancers from division to division. 5-6-7-8 Dance, LLC is a proud member of Enrichment Matters. The music in the video is “Come Dance With Me” by Nancy Hays. I need to add some new ones! It is just TOO FUN not to learn. All dance students take part in a June recital. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. “Sentimental” choreographed by Rachael McEnaney. Pingback: Page not found « 5-6-7-8 Dancing My Way to a Healthy Me! This decision is made in the best interest of the health of our dancers, teachers, families and communities. Products & Businesses I have Used, Like, and Recommend! I’m the second in line from the bottom of the screen. Been WAY too long! There is a close up of us at time mark 3:26 through 3:33. This was my first Gay Games, and so far my only Gay Games. It was my very first Worlds competing in Pro-Am. The dance is “Stand” choreographed by Barry Amato and the music is “Stand” by Susan Ashton. I don’t recognize everyone but some of the pro’s in the segment are Terri Bordeaux, Gretchen Lutz, Rex Jones, Rachel Jones, Sloane Hansen, and Mona Brandt (was Arvidson). I won the Gold Medal in this division and I also won the Gold Medal with my couples partner in the Beginner Couples Division. 5,6,7,8 Line Dance 32 Count - 4 Wall -Beg/Easy Intermediate Choreoraphed :Unknown Music :5678 I took 2nd place in this dance and won the Silver Medal in this division. Proudly Serving VA, DC and MD Schools since 2013! I did notice you; do not drop your hands when you hold them out to your side or in front. / I ♥ Books! My Cha Cha routine is fairly simple, I’m working on technique rather than worrying about choreography. The 5.6.7.8's discography and songs: Music profile for The 5.6.7.8's, formed 1986. You know what they say…”Old dog’s new tricks”…. I competed in two age divisions: Crystal and Diamond. by Candlelight, Hungry LOLcat – “No I have NOT been fed!”, Classics Week! My dance partner and I are in the video segment which starts at time mark 3:17. I’ve come a long way from where I started and I’ve got a long way to go yet but I’ll get there! This is partly lead/follow and partly a routine. While I was in the “Advanced” division in IAGLCWDC I was not an advanced dancer at that time. And, [drum roll please], in April of 2016 I will return to the competition floor at the Oklahoma Dance Rush. Ballet students are eligible to participate in a full-length, professionally-staged production of the Nutcracker Ballet every other December. Adapted Dance & Expressive Movement Classes. The music for this dance is Sentimental by Gareth Gates. -- Presenting "Come Dance With Me" [details inside...] -, Getting fit is like watching a Glacier Melt…, Entry Deadline for $500 in Dance Lessons Nears! Donate item(s) from My Amazon Wish List. I've come a long way; but there is much work to be done! Locations in Stewartsville and Hampton NJ. I won 1st in this dance in both the Newcomer Open and in Newcomer Crystal Divisions and I placed 2nd Overall in both Divisions. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This is the Crystal heat; In Crystal, I placed 2nd in every dance and I placed 2nd Overall. 1,084 were here. The music is “You Raise Me Up” by Westlife. 5-6-7-8 Dance, LLC was ranked in the Best of 2017 top 10 Dance Classes in the Area by Lessons.com. The dance was the Advanced level “Rise & Fall” dance, a waltz, at the 2011 UCWDC World Championships of Country Western Dance in Nashville, TN. Miss Nikki's 5,6,7,8 Dance! I’m the second in line from the bottom of the screen. We bring the classes to the students, and offer a variety of options for classes held at your location in Northern Virginia. If you win, Brian B writes a check to the teacher…. Everything your dancer needs for class will be readily available. The name of the dance is “Sentimental” choreographed by Rachael McEnaney. LOL The best part was hearing the audience reactions, knowing that they were enjoying the dance. Hopefully I’ll be able to go to the next one in Cleveland in 2014. Thanks Jean. In this dance, placed 2nd. You’ll notice that while I was in the Newcomer Division in UCWDC, I was in the Advanced Division in IAGLCWDC. This video is special to me because I love the dance and the music. This is one of the most popular videos on my video channel–I have no idea why folks like it so much, but they do! And no one should ever feel ashamed of how they dance! ( Log Out /  After careful thought regarding the unknown and rapidly changing circumstances of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 5,6,7,8, Dance is cancelling all classes, effective immediately. The band was formed in Tokyo, Japan in 1986; its current lineup consists of founding members Yoshiko 'Ronnie' Fujiyama (vocals, guitar) and her sister Sachiko Fujiyama (drums), and … Sharing laughs, struggles, hopes and information about fitness, health, living on a budget, and... of course... Dance! Makes me want to get out dancing again. You can see all of my videos at: TxCowboyDancer’s YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/txcowboydancer), Here is a video from back in the day, when I was just getting started; it was my very first to compete in an UCWDC World Championship.. This performance is special to me in a lot of ways. And you'll learn I am fighting to improve my health, my fitness, & my finances. Here are some my videos that I have on YouTube. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Was awesome at the Texas Hoedown earlier this month, I love Chill but. 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