Kim Ray's Workshop with Craig Bennett - 24 October

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Kim Ray's Workshop with Craig Bennett - 24 October

Postby Alan and Fi Haywood on Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:52 pm

Well, what can I say about this event but BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT!!!

Kim, as usual, organised a fantabulous day - it's only what I expect from Kim and her Dollies, and of course DJ Phil Partridge. This time, her guest choreographer was Craig Bennett and although we've only met him a couple of times, he is just the loveliest guy! He's great fun and lovely to watch - those hips Craig!!!!

All dances taught were just great - I only actually learned 2 out of the 6 that were taught, not because I didn't like them, but because I've been ill and could only manage 2! The 2 I learned I absolutely loved and I also loved watching those I didn't - so well done to Kim and Craig for a cracking day - I have to say, in my opinion, it was one of the best ones I've been to!

So here are all the dances that were taught (in no particular order) and I hope to have the scripts on our site in the next few days - just waiting for a couple!

Craig taught:

Senoritas - Senoritas by Alex Sings, Oscar Swings
Put Your Hands Up - One For The Lovers by Whitney Houston
Don't Let It Go - Don't Let It Go by Jordin Sparks
I'm Movin On - I'm Moving On by Rascal Flatts

Kim taught:

My Angel - You by Belle Perez
Million Dollar Bill - Million Dollar Bill by Whitney Houston

Kim also recapped (mainly for her class) You and I by Oli Gear

After all the teaching and afternoon dancing, as usual, there was the demo slot for any choreographers to demo their latest creations and there were a lot of demos!

Here's a list of the dances demoed - again, I hope to get these scripts onto our site in the next few days:

    Fight For This Love - choreographed by Kate Casserley
    Rhonda - choreographed by Alan Haywood
    What You Are To Me - choreographed by Kumari Tugnait
    Bad Romance - choreographed by Michael Lynn (aka Bimbo Boots)
    One Love Is All We Need - choreographed by Alan Haywood
    Broken Heels - choreographed by Jo & John Kinser and Mark Furnell
    Light Up - choreographed by Michael Lynn (aka Bimbo Boots)
    So Yesterday - choreographed by Jo & John Kinser and Mark Furnell

See what I mean! Obviously, I can't comment on Alan's dances, but all the others looked great! Could be some hits there!

Kim's next workshop event is Saturday 27 February 2010 where her guest choreographers are Teresa and Vera and I'm praying for good weather as last February when they were booked, Kim had to cancel - bless! Let's all hope this one goes ahead and the snow doesn't appear! LOL!

Thanks Kim and all!
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Re: Kim Ray's Workshop with Craig Bennett - 24 October

Postby bimboboots on Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:24 am

Hello All,

I can only second what Fiona posted. Fantastic event and all dances were fabulous! No stinkers....! lol :lol: I've come to expect Kim's Events to always deliver and this one certainly did. One of my favourite parts is always the raffle.... so inventive with her number calling... Craig was a charming fella and we all had a great dinner in this super posh pub... my raspberry tiramasu was heavenly! Anyways onto the videos....

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********DANCES TAUGHT (In Order)*************
* Senoritas
48 Counts - 2 wall improver dance.
Music - "Senoritas" by Alex Sings, Oscar Swings
Choreographed by Craig Bennett
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J2Rk4vn8wo

* Throw Your Hands Up
32 Counts - 4 wall intermediate dance.
Music - "For All The Lovers" by Whitney Houston
Choreographed by Craig Bennett
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC_wYB3vySI

* My Angel
32 Counts - 4 wall high intermediate/advanced dance.
Music - "You" by Belle Perez
Choreographed by Kim Ray
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9THDcS_0Yw

* Don't Let It Go
48 Counts - 3 wall intermediate dance.
Music - "Don't Let It Go To Your Head" by Jordin Sparks
Choreographed by Craig Bennett
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ti2NPuVFT8

* Million Dollar Bill
32 Counts - 4 wall intermediate dance.
Music - "Million Dollar Bill" by Whitney Houston
Choreographed by Kim Ray
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUjWMbmV5r4

* I'm Movin On
48 Counts - 2 wall intermediate dance.
Music - "I'm Moving On" by Rascal Flatts
Choreographed by Craig Bennett
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0oBKuxCri4

BONUS WALK THROUGH
* You and I
64 Counts - 4 wall intermediate dance
Music - Someday by Hera Björk
Choreographed by Oli Geir & Hugrun
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFmqQexkrFI

********CHOREOGRAPHER DEMOS*************
* Fight For This Love
?? count, 2 wall, intermediate dance.
Music: "Fight For This Love" by Cheryl Cole
Choreographed by Kate Casserley
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJTQwiS_ueQ

* Rhonda
32 count, 4 wall, beginner dance.
Music: "Help Me Rhonda" by The Beach Boys
Choreographed by Alan Haywood
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aJkqHBOfdk

* What You Are To Me
96 count, 4 wall, intermediate dance.
Music: "You Are My Life" by Michael Jackson
Choreographed by Kumari Tugnait
Video - (note: demo not being released by request of Kumari ;))

* Bad Romance
32 count, 2 wall, easy intermediate dance.
Music: "Bad Romance" by Lady GaGa
Choreographed by Michael "Bimbo Boots" Lynn
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg52G_Or3QI

* One Love Is All We Need
32 count, 2 wall, intermediate dance.
Music: "Just One Love" by Michael Bolton
Choreographed by Alan Haywood
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxjX9PXihT8

* Broken Heels
64 count, 2 wall, intermediate dance.
Music: "Broken Heels" by Alexandra Burke
Choreographed by Jo/John Kinser & Mark Furnell
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAIoP8ausGc

* Light Up (Finalist of Linedancers Choreography Competition)
32 count, 2 wall, intermediate dance.
Music: "Run" by Leona Lewis
Choreographed by Michael "Bimbo Boots" Lynn
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rkCw55Wg4

* So Yesterday
32 count, 2 wall, intermediate dance.
Music: "So Yesterday" by Toni Braxton
Choreographed by Jo/John Kinser & Mark Furnell
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-v_Ue3IgfU

********OTHER VIDEOS*************
* Event Highlights (& lowlights)
A selection of the highlights/lowlights of the recent workshop. Featuring Alan & Fiona Haywood, Michael Lynn, Kim Ray, Linda Collins Car, Jo Kinser, John Kinser, Kate Casserly, Kumari Tugnait, and Various Dancers.

This montage is meant to be taken in the spirit of the workshop. In fun & jest :) (not meant to offend).
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjwgxRtH0hU

***************************************************************************************************************************************

Laterz dancers!

Ciao, Michael xxx
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Re: Kim Ray's Workshop with Craig Bennett - 24 October

Postby Kim Ray on Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:44 pm

My thanks to Fi for her report - fabulous job - also to Michael Lynn for videoing the teaches and getting them up on Youtube so quickly (you are a star) - thank you both.

These events would not be possible without the valued help of The Dollies (Lyn B, Sandie, Annmarie and Sue), and of course Phil who DJ'd tirelessly throughout the afternoon and evening keeping everyone dancing. Also Rob who takes photo throughout the day and night - thanks guys, you know I loves ya.

Craig Bennett was our guest choreographer and was such a hit with the dancers, not just for his dances but for his personality that I have already booked him again for July next year.

I should like to thank all the dancers for their continued support of me and my events, especially my Tuesday class dancers, my Wednesday class dancers, Mandy and her gang, Louise from Ipswich, T&V's dancers, A&S dancers Jo, John and Mark, Stephen Gell and all those who travelled so far (and got stuck on various motorways) for your support. It is truely YOU who make these events the success they seem to be - thank you. (I hope I haven't forgotten anyone!!)

I should also like to send my very best wishes to Vera who travelled as far as the M1 with Teresa to be with us but had to turn around due to being poorly - hope you're feeling better V (the Dollies really missed you both).

Our next all day event, as Fi says above, is in February with Teresa & Vera. Our Christmas party night (A Masquerade Nite) is on Monday 28 December starting at 7.30pm till late - hope to see some of you there.

Kim xx
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Re: Kim Ray's Workshop with Craig Bennett - 24 October

Postby Kumari on Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:54 pm

Michael, did you get any sleep last night????? :shock: Or were you just too hyper and excited????!!!! :D :D Wouldn't blame you if you were!!!

Have to echo what you and Alan and Fiona have said, yet again it was a brilliant day full of fun, laughs . . . oh and some fab dances taught, too!! Thanks for another great event, Kim.

Craig is a lovely guy and I can honestly say that I enjoyed every single dance taught during the day. My 2 favourite dances by far were Craig's Don't Let It Go and Kim's My Angel, both beautiful dances to gorgeous tracks.

Phil, as always, did a brilliant job of keeping us all dancing, even when one of us needed to rest our poorly foot!!! :x :D And the Diamond Dollies were the perfect hostesses as always.

Aah, that's it for Kim's workshops for another year. Am already looking forward to the first one of 2010! If you've never been, make a note to attend at least one of them next year, you're guaranteed to have a FABULOUS time!!!

Kumari xx

P.S. I have a little confession to make - I messed up on my demo :roll: (and how annoyed am I with myself over that??? :evil: ). So I have asked Michael not to post the video of it - better no video than a wrong one, eh? I put it down to a combination of above-mentioned poorly foot and nerves at the thought of attending the choreography competition semi-final heat the following day!! :shock: :lol:
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Re: Kim Ray's Workshop with Craig Bennett - 24 October

Postby Phil & Sue on Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:09 pm

Hi Just Thought I would add the Playlist for the event,

Afternoon Workshop,
Galway Girls
Headphones
Make My day
Pot Of Gold
Live Laugh Love
Senorita Craig Teach
Throw Your Hands Up Craig Teach
Keep It Burning
In Control
Toes
My Angel Kim Teach
It's Up To You
Feed The Fetish
Speak With Your Heart
Don't Let It Go Craig Teack
The Dance
Hideaway Cha
Human Dancer
Release Me
Million Dollar Bill Kim Teach
Inside Out
Love Me
Jive Aces
I'm Movin' On
Poker Face
Jai Ho
Action
Stop It
Lemon Tree
She Believes
Rebel Amor
Feet Don't Fail Me Now
Let 'Er Rip
Deeply Completley
Into The Arena
Loosen Up, Turn Me Loose, Looser Still
Break Demo slot

Evening
Somebody Like You
Mojo Rhythm
Nimby
No More Cloudy Days
Bulletproof
Tango Cha
Whiter Than White
Jesse James
Senorita
Have Fun Go Mad
Amame
Throw Your Hands Up
I Lied
Imelda's Man
My Angel
Louisiana Swing
Holding On To Yesterday
Don't Let It Go
Sin City Swing
With These Eyes
Million Dollar Bill
Go Mama Go
Bad Influence
I'm Moving On
Playimg With Fire
Taking Back My Love
Life Without You
Cranky

Raffle and Quiz results

Sister Kate
Can't Get Involved
Ay Amor
Higher & Higher
Senseless Cha
Razor Sharp
Coochie Bang Bang
Beat Again
Time To Swing
Evacuate The Dancefloor
Amazing Faith
Cabo San Lucas
Forever & A Day
Larger Than Life
Just Dance Away
Feel
Love Equals Nothing
You & I
Poetry In Motion
I'm Yours
Time To Fly
Poker Face

All the dances taught were requested and played again,

Thank you all for a great day of dancing,

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Re: Kim Ray's Workshop with Craig Bennett - 24 October

Postby bimboboots on Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:15 pm

Just a quick note that ALL the videos including the infamous Event Highlights (& lowlights) are now uploaded.

Enjoy, Michael xxx
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Re: Kim Ray's Workshop with Craig Bennett - 24 October

Postby Alan and Fi Haywood on Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:20 pm

All the scripts for all the dances taught and demoed are now on our site along with Michael's videos.

Go to the Scripts/Workshop Scripts page.
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