Rideau Park United Church - February 27th Line Up

A wonderful afternoon of dancing that we didn’t want to end. We introduced two new dances, including my favorite absolute‑beginner dance, and we also started working on a waltz. A special thank‑you to Wendy for joining us today, and a warm welcome to the newcomers who fit right in. A great session all around.

Here is what we did:

Crash and Burn 

Rocket to the Sun  Alt music Last Night - Travelling Wilburys

The Last Shanty New

Gloria AB At 94% and at 100%

Houdini

Mamma Maria

Rita's Waltz Alt. Music Anne Murray's Tennessee Waltz - New

Carleton Heights Community Centre - February 25th Line up

At Carleton Heights this week we danced our first waltz and introduced the mambo step. The group was ready for anything and picked it up beautifully. Everyone even braved the snow and still came out to dance — very impressive. It’s a lovely venue to work in, and those wood floors make it a pleasure to move.

These are the dances we did:

Addicted to Love

AB Fly Like a Bird 

Rita's Waltz

The Last Shanty

Take Me Home at 94%

Rideau Park United Church - February 20th Line Up

We had more newcomers join us today and they did very well. I introduced two new dances that use the V‑step, and the group picked them up quickly. Our dancers are progressing beautifully.

This is what we did:

Ah Si!  Alt Music Cosita Linda - Orkestra Caribe

Ah Si! with original music 

Gloria AB 

Crash and Burn 

Houdini

Rocket to the Sun  Alt music Last Night - Travelling Wilburys

Stittsville Friendship Group - February 19th 2026 Juliet's and Sylvie's Dances

Nice evening of dancing last night. We reviewed several newer steps, including the coaster step, the mambo, and the rhumba. Juliet also introduced the group to the sailor step, and everyone picked it up well. We’re getting close to being ready for ‘Heel Toe Rodeo,’ and we’ll ease into it when the time comes. Nice work, everyone.

This is what we did:

Booty to the Floor

Empty Pockets

Rita's Waltz Alt. Music Anne Murray's Tennessee Waltz

Hoedown

Three Little Birds

Lyin' to my Heart

Rita's Waltz  SecondTime - Alt. Music Anne Murray's Tennessee Waltz

Texas Stomp

Carleton Heights CC - February 18th Line Up

At Carleton Heights this week we picked up the pace on several dances and spent more time settling into our new routine, ‘Take Me Home.’ We took some pictures and video to capture the moment.

These are the dances we did:

Ah Si 

AB Fly Like a Bird

I Can Dance Dance

Take Me Home at 94%

Houdini

Rocket to the Sun

Stand By Me 

Rideau Park — Our Rideau Park Starting Group

A great moment to remember — our wonderful starting group at Rideau Park as we begin this new line dancing journey together.

Rideau Park United Church Line up - February 13th

Yet another great turnout at the Rideau Park United Church Hall for our Friday afternoon line dancing session. More newcomers joined us and stepped in seamlessly. We reviewed some of our previous dances and learned three new ones. We introduced the Step‑Lock‑Step Shuffle, Pivot Step, and Bounce, and we also revisited the K‑Step and the Charleston. Thanks to everyone for letting us take a few photos of the group. It is such a joy to dance with you all.

Ah Si! Alt Music Cosita Linda - Orkestra Caribe

Gloria AB - Slowed to 94%

Crash and Burn (Twice)

I Can Dance Dance

Mamma Maria Alt music Mustang Sally  

I Can Dance Dance Video

Stittsville Friendship Club - February 12th - Isabella and Sylvie's Dances

What a fun evening at the Richmond Public School. Isabella led the session tonight, and her clear, precise directions kept everyone moving with confidence. We danced through seven routines, including three brand‑new ones. Lots of shuffles, back‑step kicks, mambo steps — the works. A full, lively night with great energy all around.

This is what we did:

Honey Pie 

When Will I Be Loved

Shivers Baby

Hoedown

I Sold My Soul

Three Little Birds

 

Daddy’s Hand Alt Mus: Ashes By Now

Carleton Heights C C - February 11th Line up

The Level 1 class has been lively and enthusiastic, with dancers picking up the basics quickly. We introduced the V‑step this week and the group handled it beautifully. The positive feedback has been wonderful, and there’s already excitement building for the upcoming Level 2 session. Well done, everyone!

These are the dances we did:

Ah Si Alt Music Cosita Linda

I Can Dance Dance

AB Fly Like a Bird

Houdini

Rocket to the Sun

Stand By Me 

Take Me Home

North Gower Winter Carnival - February 7th

Last night’s group in North Gower was brand‑new to line dancing, but they were so keen and full of energy. Teaching those three dances to a packed floor of smiling newcomers was genuinely heart‑warming.

Say Goodbye Alt Music What a Crying Shame - The Mavericks

Fun For All  Alt Music Crash and Burn - Thomas Rhett

Variation on Fireball

Section 1 and 2  1-16   Walk R, L , R with a Hitch and back L, R, L with a Touch (twice)

Section 3            1-8     Step Touches (4)

Section 4            1-8     Walk on the spot turning 1/4 turn to the right

                           Note We modified it as we danced to 4 walks and 4 sways

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Rideau Park United Church Line Up - February 6th

I introduced a new dance today at the Rideau Park United Church line dancing group. We welcomed a few newcomers, and it was great to have them join us. We worked on the jazz box and our 3/4 turn, and the group’s enthusiasm made the whole session a pleasure.

This is what we did:

Say Goodbye

Ah Si! Alt Music Cosita Linda - Orkestra Caribe

Stand By Me

Go Cat Go Alt Music Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seger

Mamma Maria Alt music Mustang Sally

Fun for All Alt music Country Girl

See you next week!

Stittsville Friendship Group - February 5th Sylvie and Juliet's Dances

We had a great session with the folks from Richmond tonight. We introduced the mambo and three new dances, and spent some time getting comfortable with the new steps. Always a pleasure to dance with this group. 

Here is what we did:

Addicted to Love 

Hoedown twice

I sold my Soul

Northbound Flame

Rockin' the Wagon Wheel

Daddy's Hand Alt Mus: Ashes By Now 

Honey Pie

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight, and see you next week!

Carleton Heights C C - February 4th Line up

We had a good session at Carleton Heights today. We reviewed our recent dances and added three new ones, along with an introduction to the paddle step, hitch, and a 3/4 turn, and we also reviewed the jazzbox. Nice work, everyone!

These are the dances we did:

I Can Dance Dance

Fun For All Alt Music Country Girl - Brinsley Schwarz

AB Fly Like a Bird (danced it twice)

Ah Si Alt Music Cosita Linda

Cowboy Charleston Alt music Please Please - Scooter Lee

Crash and Burn

Stand By Me

Saville Group Line up - February 2nd, 2026

Welcome back to those returning, and a warm welcome to our newcomer. We eased in with some stretches and a gentle warm‑up, then went over a few familiar dances and added one new one to the mix. Thank you to everyone who took part today.

• EZ to Remember

• Stand by Me

• Say Goodbye

• Ah-Si Alt Music: Cosita Linda - Orquesta Karibe

• Cut A Rug Alt Music, What A Crying Shame - The Mavericks