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The Stella Cabeca Story Then and Now part 29

On August 6, 2017

In Dance, dancing, Family Funn, line dance, line dancing, Stella Cabeca, Uncategorized

Part 29

We toured from London north to my hometown, Blackpoool and up to Scotland. We went on a ferry from London cliffs of Dover to France. Filled up Caneith wine and came back on ferry; no sleep that night LOL. We just made it to an event exhausted. Sandy said it was best I ever taught. It was a great success down south before we went up North.

I lived in England for first 27 years of my life but never went to Scotland till I went in this tour as an American teacher. I loved Scotland and the people welcomed me with open arms. I did a guest appearance at an event, I was not booked for, it was a more famous instructor event. Hillbilly Rick, who kindly gave up his room at hotel and a slot to teach at the event.

It was fantastic but in those days; I was dressed head to toe Country Cowboy boots, Stetson, dress shirts, bolo tie, denim jeans. They had a heat wave and the venue had no Air Conditioning, i never sweated so much. we went outside dancing at one point to cool off. I taught a dance that had just come out in the states called “Got To Be Funky “. It was a hit over there long after we left,

Unfortunately, it was on this trip that George’s knee gave in and he was unable to walk. I had to leave him at my brother’s home in Blackpool when we went on with our tour in Scotland. We did go back for him though before returning to States. That was the end of George’s 2 stepping although he could walk; he opted not to have knee replacement due to his diabetes and circulation issues Myopathy that he gave up dancing.

Stay tuned for more from Stella….

The Stella Cabeca Story Then and Now part 28

By admin

On August 4, 2017

In Dance, dancing, Family Funn, line dance, line dancing, Stella Cabeca, Uncategorized

Stella is back with more updates on her story..stay tune

part 28

After several years of teaching in local CW bars, clubs, community centers and Florida weekend events; I started to be invited to other events out of state. Also CW line dance was starting to take off in the U.K. They were inviting instructors and choreographers from USA to teach at events. They wanted authentic Country dances and with their own choreography.

I had choreographed some dances that had been published and with the help of my friends and business partners “Dancing Boots” we put together a U.K. Tour. We started with just a few bookings with the hope we would get more as we toured.

We had a wonderful experience and I had the pleasure of teaching 2 step in Burnley close to my home town in the North of England. My dances were very well received and after a live radio interview and newspaper splash; I was able to do several more gigs for a successful tour.

Later, I went back and did another 1 month tour independently and it was an amazing trip. My dances “All Night Long ” and “Country As A Boy Can Be ” were hits. George and I went with my friends, Sandy and Larry and Doug and Lynn. The 6 of us toured for a month. WOW!

More to come so stay tune….

NEW LINE DANCE CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT

By admin

On July 23, 2017

In Burdoc Farms Weddings and Events, Dance, dancing, exercise, Family Funn, Fitness, Larry B, line dance, line dancing, Uncategorized, Well-Being

Line Dance News, July 23, 2017

Larry B is happy to announce a new Weekly International Line Dance Class starting Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 6:30-9PM at the Beautiful Keith Glen/Burdoc Farms. The facility is located at 1655 Pleasant Grove Road, Crofton KY. (Right off of 41, take Pennyrile Parkway to Exit 23-put Burdoc Farms Weddings & Events in GPS will take right to the location. Follow signs to Keith Glen once on property).

This class will not be your typical line dance class. The dances being taught will be choreographed to Country, Pop, Rock N Roll and Gospel. This is a class for the social dancer, open to all ages and all levels of physical endurance. The class will be geared toward the beginner and intermediate dancer, we will start with beginner level and progress to intermediate level during the class each week.

Larry B has been line dancing for 22 years and an International Line Dance Instructor for the past 16 years. He was apprenticed by World Champion line dance instructors/choreographers Jamie Marshall(TN) and John Robinson (IN). He understudied for 8 years to Stella Cabeca (FL). He is licensed by BMI/ASCAP and the American Caller’s Association.

Benefits of dancing: Strengthening bones and muscles, tone your entire body, improve posture and balance, reduce stress and tension, boost memory, improve flexibility, weight loss, increase energy and increase mental capacity.

So Join Larry B starting on Tuesday for the fun, the exercise and socialization with a great group of people. See you on the Dance Floor. For more information: linedancenews@yahoo.com

Murph’s Country Music Barn

By admin

On April 16, 2017

In Dance, dancing, exercise, Fitness, Larry B, line dance, line dancing, Murph's Country Music Barn, Uncategorized, Well-Being

Looking for a fun family oriented evening of live music and dancing, Then Murph’s Country Music Barn is the place to be on Saturday evenings. Free Line Dance lessons from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Live Music from 7:30-11:30 pm. Open Dance between the band sets. Large Dance Floor, Good Food and Down Home Friendly people.

Just take I-24 to Exit 19, North on Maxey Road 2 miles to a 4-way stop. Left on Stroudsville Road the left on Winters Road.

Admission is $7.00 per person.

We have a growing and loyal group of line dancers who are always happy to show new comers the dances we are currently doing or working on. So next time you are looking for a fun evening out; think of Murph’s Country Music Barn in Cedar Hill TN.

One of our favorite dances to Fire Ball(River Bank by Lynn Card) requested every weekend during open dance. Our dances range from Country to Pop and a FUN is the main ingrediant. Check out link below.. We have fun and laughs on the dance floor.. All are welcome, No Experience needed. We will always do dances everone can enjoy and accomplish.

Murph FireBall

The Stella Cabeca Story Then and Now part 27

By admin

On February 16, 2017

In Dance, dancing, exercise, Fitness, line dance, line dancing, Stella Cabeca, Uncategorized

part 27

George and I enjoyed the best years together in our marriage and our dance life. We took dance lessons together in 2 step, waltz, EC swing, and Cha Cha. George did not line dance but supported and helped me with step sheets music, organizing classes, Class schedules and calendars. He was there to check people in at the door when I started teaching in community centers, making sure I got home safe from CW clubs and bars and later from gigs I was booked for such as private functions, birthday parties, company events and private club functions.

We also started Couples dance lessons at our community Center in NMB and George taught with me often remembering the sequences and really good helping the men to lead the women through the routines. When I look back it’s amazing to think how incredible he was and had never danced in his life till he was 50 years old.

Once I had made a name for myself locally, I started to be asked to teach at events and workshops throughout the state of Florida and this was a big step towards taking my career to a higher level. The workshops were held usually at a hotel with several ballrooms set aside with several dance instructors from Florida and from other states coming in to teach dances. Back then was usually 1 to 3 dance rooms and only a few instructors with dance lessons in the day and then review of dances and open dance in one ballroom at night.

We had a lot of instructors, who came to learn and bring back new dances to teach their classes at home. I met and worked with many dancers and teachers and choreographers at these events. Through these events, I developed a new following of dancers and my workshops became well attended and I was invited to go to other events outside the state of Florida.

Unfortunately, it was not possible for me to travel to these events then, because George was working and was the main breadwinner and had part time job besides his full time job. We could not go away and I did not want to go without him so I stayed local most of the time. Even weekend events in Florida were difficult because his 2nd job for Miami Herald was 7 days a week. But we managed to find someone to do it for him so we could attend some of them and then we met someone who gave us the opportunity to do European tour. Would be like dream come true to teach in England.

till next time. keep dancin’ Stella