This Week’s Dance News with Dee

June 7, 2026

Dancing with all of you each week is always a highlight of mine. Thank you for making our classes such a fun, welcoming, and supportive community! 

We have several exciting events coming up! Be sure to scroll all the way down so you don't miss any of the fun.

Classes This Week

All classes are in session this week!

June 9–11

We look forward to seeing everyone on the dance floor!

Pattern Partner / Couples Class

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent Pattern Partner Class at St. Mary’s in Chardon!

Dances taught and reviewed:

• Duster’s Stroll
• El Paso
• California Blue
• Stockyard Shuffle

Our next Pattern Partner Class is planned for:

Thursday, July 16, 2026
7:00–9:00 PM

We've already created a Facebook event and hope you'll be able to join us for another fun evening of dancing and learning!

Nash-Will Music Fest

Great news! Dee’s Country Kickers has been invited back to Downtown Willoughby! 

2:00–8:00 PM

Saturday, August 1, 2026

More details will be shared as we get closer. In the meantime, be sure to visit our Facebook event page and click on the Discussion tab to view the tentative schedule.

Performance Opportunity

We are planning dance performances at:

2:30 PM
5:30 PM

If you're interested in performing, please let us know! A sign-up sheet will be available at classes.

Classic Country Night at the Wagon Wheel

Mark your calendars!

Friday, July 17, 2026
7:00–11:00 PM
No Cover Charge

Join us for an evening of classic country music, dancing, and fun with friends!

Theme Week is Coming!

The last week of July will be Theme Week, and we hope you'll join in the fun!

Tuesday, July 28 | St. Mary's
Theme: Western

Suggested Attire:

• Cowboy hats
• Boots
• Fringe
• Belt buckles
• Bandanas
• Western wear

Thursday, July 30 | Willoughby Senior Center
Theme: Safari / Summer Fun

Suggested Attire:

• Animal prints
• Khaki
• Camouflage
• Safari hats
• Hawaiian shirts
• Bright floral tops
• Fun summer attire

Attire is always optional—but participating makes the classes even more fun! ??

Kid & Teen Line Dance Night

Back by popular demand, we're hosting another Kid & Teen Line Dance Night!

Thursday, August 6, 2026
6:30–8:30 PM
Wagon Wheel Bar & Grill 

$5

Bring your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, and friends for a fun night on the dance floor!

Ashtabula County Fair

We're excited to be invited back to the Ashtabula County Fair for another evening of open line dancing!

Grab your boots, bring your friends, and join Dee's Country Kickers for a fun night of dancing under the fair lights. Whether you're a regular dancer or just want to come watch and enjoy the atmosphere, we'd love to see you there!

Ashtabula County Fairgrounds
Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Dancing begins around 9:00 PM

Save the Dates — 2026 PTP Dance Socials

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Painesville Township Park Dance Socials:

Saturday, September 12
Saturday, December 12

Payment Methods:

PayPal: deloresblansett1
Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: @Dee-Blansett
Credit Card: Click on the PTP icon on the website and follow the instructions.
Check or cash also accepted.

A Facebook event for our September PTP Dance Social will be created sometime in July.

Tuesday Night at St. Mary's  

Tonight is our last Tuesday class of the current session! Don't worry—we'll be back for our Summer Dance Session beginning Tuesday, July 7th!

Need a line dancing fix in the meantime? 

Join us on Wednesdays at Wagon Wheel, or check out the classes at Fairport Senior Center on Mondays with Tina (and Sandy on June 22 & June 29), which is close to our area. There are plenty of other classes around as well if you don't mind a little extra driving!

6:00–7:00 PM | True Beginner

Review/Practice:

• Double XL
• Shimmer
• Eye Candy
• Rockin' the Wagon Wheel
• 24K Magic EZ
• Ah Si!
• I Got Better

If time allows:

• Glass of Wine
• Wings to Fly
• Flow Rider

(all by request!)

If we don't get to them during this hour, we'll plan to add them to an upcoming 2-Minute Drill session.

7:15–8:15 PM | Seasoned Beginner

Featured Dance:
Hurts So Bad (to "Be Her" by Ella Langley)

If you're a true beginner dancer looking for a little challenge, come give this dance a try! 

Requested Short Drills:

Wow! We received lots of requests for our final class, so we'll do our best to fit in as many as time allows.

We'll do a quick one-wall review of Brown Eyed 5-5 (Brunette) before playing requests.

• Honey Pie
• (Oh Hi) Nice to Meet You
• Blame Texas
• Siempre
• I'm So Excited
• Love Potion 666
• Lonely Drum
• Stomp 234
• Shivers
• Calum's Rise
• It Ain't My Fault
• Broken Stones

8:15–9:30 PM | Improver / Intermediate

Let's spend the evening reviewing and practicing some of the dances we've worked on this session:

• Right Foot First
• Body & Soul
• Vibe Check
• Raised Like That
• Sticks and Stones
• Nothing But You
• Countdown
• Go to Hawaii
• Somewhere in Sedona
• Baddie Behavior
• Somethin' 'Bout a Woman

We'll also try to honor as many requests as possible before we wrap up the session!

Wednesday Dance Night at Wagon Wheel!  

Wagon Wheel Bar & Grill
1388 Hubbard Rd, Madison
$5 Cover

6:30–9:30 PM

There will be lots of open dancing throughout the night, so come ready to enjoy your favorites on the dance floor! 

7:00 PM | Beginner Lessons

We'll do one final review of:

Shimmer and Where We Go (I Don't Care)

This will be our last week working on these two dances before moving on to something new!

8:00 PM | Improver/Intermediate Lessons

We'll review:

Hurts So Bad (to "Be Her" by Ella Langley) — the easier beginner-friendly dance for this popular song.

For those dancing the intermediate version, Role Model, we'll do a quick one- or two-wall review before playing the music.

Floor Split Night!

This will be our first floor split since moving to Wagon Wheel! We'll dance Hurts So Bad and Role Model to the same song and enjoy seeing both dances on the floor together.

Grab your friends, wear your boots, and come ready to dance the night away with Dee's Country Kickers! 

Willoughby Senior Center Classes

Willoughby Senior Center
36939 Ridge Road
Willoughby, OH

Today is 2-Minute Drill Day!
Thursday, June 11th

10:00–10:50 AM | True Beginner

Warm-Up / Quick Review:
Fun for All

We have lots of dances to squeeze into this hour! We'll do a quick one-wall review before playing the music.

Dances planned (in no particular order):

• Classic
• Wings to Fly
• Eye Candy
• Pass Me a Beer
• Shimmer
• Ah Si
• Play It Again
• Double XL
• Who Needs to Know
• Rockin' the Wagon Wheel
• Strumming Bird
• Just a Two-Steppin'
• It's Easy

11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Seasoned Beginner

Quick Review:
Hurts So Bad (to "Be Her" by Ella Langley)

We'll do a one-wall walk-through before dancing to:

• I Was on a Boat
• Probably
• (Oh Hi) Nice to Meet You
• Sweet Caroline
• Cupid's a Cowgirl
• Bigger Houses
• Jazz It Up
• Siempre
• My Summer Baby
• Choosin' Texas
• Honey Pie (50 Ways)
• Girl Crush