2024 Highlights
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Attended the Four States Line Dance Festival in Texarkana, AR with my group (& lead a Melt Foot Treatment afterwards for a little foot therapy after dancing all day)
Co-Led a group of dancers who danced Lonely Drum Stomp (choreod by my friend Kristi Thompson) at the Aaron Goodvin concert at Betty’s in Caddo Valley, AR.
Coaching Conversations Guest Speaker for the KIT Kickstart Instructors where I talked about the importance of the Melt Foot Treatment for reducing lower body pain and faster recovery for Line Dancers.
Taught Line Dancing to a bachelorette party (best time ever!) so they could perform at the wedding.
Choreographed a new line dance “Pink Drink Sippin’” to the song Ship Faced by the Chad Cooke Band
Attended the Muddy Boots Jamboree in Muskogee, OK with Muddy Boots Line Dancing (Stephanie Tippie) and danced with some amazing people. (I also led the Melt Food Treatment after the jamboree)
Learned, recorded and uploaded hundreds of line dance demos to social media (and some of my favorites got added to YouTube)
Taught weekly classes in Malvern, AR for the first half of the year, and moved my weekly class to Benton, AR for the second half of the year where we will pick back up in 2025.
The year 2024 had an exhilarating lineup for line dance enthusiasts, featuring numerous festivals and events across the region. The Four States Line Dance Festival in Texarkana brought together dancers from across Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana, offering workshops and performances that highlighted local talent. Guest speakers shared valuable insights on health and wellness, emphasizing techniques like the Melt Foot Treatment to enhance recovery and performance. In addition to festivals, choreographers shared new routines that made waves, such as 'Pink Drink Sippin’', an innovative line dance created to energize participants at bachelorette parties. This year also saw a surge in online engagement, with many dancers recording and sharing tutorials and demos on social media platforms, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among dancers. Regular local classes in places like Malvern and Benton, AR, kept the dance community active throughout the year, with many participants expressing enthusiasm for returning in 2025. Overall, 2024 was a vibrant year that celebrated the passion for line dancing and the connections it nurtures among its practitioners.
