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THE
BIG
PARTY
2003
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| Judy McDonald - Party Hostess with the mostess |
The BIG PARTY 2003 Photo Gallery
Thanks to Frank Cooper for takin' some of the weekend's
pics for me. Uhh ~ his subject matter din't always cooperate ;) Nice Job Fwankie!
And rilly BIG thanks to Mel Covey for givin' me
a copy of her weekend collection! We've a whole Lotta pics this time around - over 200 by the time I get em all
up :)
I'da luv'd to put captions with so many of them - but seein' as I'm too behinder w/ the ramble already, I din't.....SO juss c'mon over sumtime n I'll narrate em for
ya ;)
The Big Party!
Toronto, June 20th -22nd
Just like the name says…
Those of us that attended
the BIG PARTY, did just that!
Judy, Adele and staff did
a dandy job hosting the 1st annual summer event at the Regal Constellation in Toronto,
CA. (Same location as Dance & Smile :)
The Constellation is well
suited for dance weekends featuring large workshop & dance ballrooms, several restaurants, plenty of guest rooms, plus
it’s close to tons of downtown Toronto offerings - let’s
not forget Perkins all night eatery J
I didn’t hear any
hotel specific complaints… check-in was smooth, service was good, rates reasonable, considering the BIG PARTY Toronto
location. Registration for the event was a breeze – very well organized
like everything always is at any of Judy’s events. They know
not only are we there to dance & learn, but equally important: to HAVE BIG FUN! I'm glad to have 2 great events this close to home J
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| Top O' the Mornin' Hostess with the Mostess Judy & early birder Lynn |
What Time Is It?!?!?!
IT’S BIG PARTY TIME!
Dancers from these parts
don’t need an excuse to cut loose n have a grand time on their own, BUT just in case we weren’t in da
PARTY mood already, Judy & Co supplied some rilly cool PARTY theme props. Everyone
got an extra surprise w/ their registration packet, plus plenty of neat lil’ trinkets were available to help get
in the PARTY spirit!
The early rate for an all
inclusive weekend pass & step book was $70.00 US, or $95.00 CA. (If ya went to D&S you saved an additional $5.00 w/
a coupon for the event)
The instructor line up included
lots of our fave Bigguns… Scott Blevins, Max Perry, Kathy Hunyadi, Gerard Murphy, Eve Yeaton, & Judy herself –
new to this area for workshops were James Gregory of JG2, Bryan McWherter, Paula Frohn and Lewis Lee.
Lots of good stuff was taught.
50 sessions in all ranging from beginner to advanced dances. Some we’ve been dancing for a while and some were
new to this area. Each instructor’s *most talked about* teaches included:
Scott Blevins – Like
always - his are a given...
*Bidness*, *Infatuation*,
*Who That*, Cheap Talk
Plus 2 technique classes
Max Perry – *Simply
Sunrise*, *Rain*,
*Wanna Be Me*, What The World Needs Now, Walk Out Backwards,
So Fine, Cross the Mersey, Sukiyaki, plus Line Dance Sport preview
Gerard Murphy – *What’s
Up Lonely*, *Neutron Dance* Hillbilly Blues, Kickin’ In
James Gregory – *Stitch It Up*, *Nasdravia*, *Sexy Stir Fry*, Boogie All Over, Sweet Romance
Kathy Hunyadi – *Love
Won’t Let Me*, Just Like Dynamite, Bump & Hustle, Time To Get Down, Little Diva, Get Your Boogie Down,
Bryan McWherter –
*Walkin’ Away*, *Phloor Philla*, *Say You Love Me*, *Drive*, All Kabobiled,
Eve Yeaton – *Guilty*, *Hot Temptation*, What A Feeling, Everybody Dance Da Da Dum Dum, Don’t
Keep Me Waiting
Paula Frohn – *Jitta
Bug*, Beer For My Horses, Nasty Boys, My Perogative, Speakin’ pf the Devil,
Lewis Lee – *Feel The Rush*, *Summer Fiesta*, *Woteva*, Boogalu
Judy McDonald – *Cool
Whip*, *When I Leave*, Sweet Memories, Wake-Up & Warm-up classes
There were also review sessions
slotted for each instructor throughout the weekend. Those were greatly appreciated by everyone.
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| Paula Frohn's Party Hearty Birthday group! |
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| Who said anything about Birthday spankin's? ;) |
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| Gerard's latest...What's Up Duck? |
Friday got off to a splashin’
good start with “Funshops” from 6-9 then two open dance rooms (anything goes & Country/Oldies) till 2 am, all having a beach theme night. Lots of folks dressed up in their pool side attire & swimmies. (Let us give thanks no speedo’s or thongs showed on the floor ;) Both rooms kept the music playing late late late :)
Saturday’s evening
dance theme was Everyone’s Birthday PARTY! More fun &
silliness with folks sportin’ their party hats and gift wrap!
I s’pose we could
give thanks no one showed up in their Birthday suit ;)
The only complaints heard
that had to do with the dancing were those typical of workshops…too hot n sticky floors. (It’s summer – it’s hot & humid
– go figger ;)
My thinkin’ is …
it was MUCH improved Saturday night – so let us be thankful for that too!
Bryan and James did a mighty
fine job tag teamin’ the DJ duties in the anything goes room, while Mike Bishop & Lynn Warden took good care of
the country & oldies room. There was something for everyone to enjoy and
we did!
Everyone I spoke to said
their requests were played. Our gang danced up tons of stuff by request. (Prolly, cuz we’re ALWAYS the last to leave, so we usually get
to hear em)
We were all happy lil’
PARTY goers and had great fun till they finally kicked us out after many “just one more” requests.
The weekend workshop teaches
were played throughout both evenings – luv dat! Get to practice what ya almost learnt AND see
all the stuff you missed thru-out the day.
The “overplays”
heard during dance time were: Bidness, Phloor Philla and Guilty. Great dances
fo’ sho’ – just heard maybe once too often…
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| Bryan & Scott's "Take Down Technique" Session |
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| Followed by Bryan's "Warm & Fuzzy Technique" |
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| Some thought Max got a lil carried away with Sukiyaki... |
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| Till we heard it was "Buy a fan get a "Rosie" free day |
Just in case anyone had their fill of dancin’…
There was a Karaoke PARTY
DJ’d by Deb Levesque later on Saturday night. Word is….there’s
a song bird in our midst - Go Deb!
Folks I talked to had
great things to say about Deb’s voice…and those that mustered up enuff courage to take the mic had a
rockin’ good time!
Feeeeeling’s whoooaaaaa
whoooaaa feeeelings..... Yea…..there’s a verra good
reason some of us don't play karaoke ;)
Half the fun of the BIG
PARTY weekend came from the instructors playful attitudes! They were extra fun, social & silly all
weekend long! To everyone's enjoyment and delight :) They all could be spotted playin' with dancers
& props alike, or jokin' around n cuttin' up!
It was too cool havin' them
out on the dance floors during open dance time and makin' their own BIG PARTY time fun!
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| Sugar & Spice & Horns & Tails ;) |
All n all it was a GREAT
BIG PARTY WEEKEND!
Thanks to Adele & Judy
and everyone involved in the event! Their hard work let us have a wonderful weekend filled with dancing, partying
and FUN!
I enjoyed having a few new
to the "Local workshop rotation" instructors round out the list of our regular favorites. We learnt lots
of great stuff we'll be seeing on the floors soon. We had the chance to do some fun & different things with
the inclusion of Karaoke, a mini LineDanceSport session, a day after amusement park fun day. ( I didn't attend - wonder
what fun ya'll got up to ;) All this on top of our mostest favorite thing - DANCE! Just keeps gettin' better
all the time :)
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| Toronto's DJ Deja Vu - Judy's workshop wears out another one ;) |
My personal BIG PARTY TOP TEN
10. It's purty close! We luv local workshops!
9. All the lil' extra details tended to by Adele, Judy &
crew to make sure we all had a BIG PARTY time!
8. The "Sex Machine Hair Thang" You GO Girls! Too cute!
7. Inflatable Ducks - need I say more ;)
6. Ivy's request of Bucklehuck & the attention it got, Thanks ya'll!
:) Also by our request, Liz & Ron's "Whatever Happens" got tons of notice - great dance - great for them!
:)
5. A "Do Your Thing" leg over ~~ oh so silly!
4. The after Saturday Night Late Night Basement Dance Party - Go Diehards!
3. Lots of new & Fun Friendly Faces, plus tons of locals - hope to
see yas out n about from now on!
Pssst - Can-Am is right around the Canadian Corner! Come n Play again!
2. One word - PROPS!
1. All the PLAYIN' & PARTYIN' on the rockin' good time open dance floor
- from dancers and instructors alike! PARTY FUN runnin' AMOK!!!!!! Tooooo Cooool Ya'll :)
Keep your June dance schedule open - More BIG PARTY fun for everyone! Check
Judy's www.danceline.ca for info - See ya there next year!
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| "Rears" to the "End" of another great event! |
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