Larry Collins, MI

Steady Steppers

Dance - Chicago Stepping

Larry Collins, affectionately known as Papa Smurf in the dance communities throughout the country, is co-founder and co-lead instructor of The Steady Steppers Dance Institute.  The Steady Steppers, based in Detroit (MI), was founded in 2003 where they offer Chicago Step instructional classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.  They have an affiliate Chicago Step instructional organization in Baltimore (MD) and a Steady Steppers chapter in Las Vegas (NV). 

Over the years they have provided over 40 Chicago Step instructional workshops in 19 cities across the nation; they have five (5) Chicago Step instructional DVD's on the market; they have been awarded the 'Spirit of Detroit Award' from the Detroit City Council in two consecutive years for improving the quality of life in Detroit through dance; they have been in the winners circle in both local and national Chicago Step competitions; they have functioned as judges in dance competitions; and most recently was voted the #2 Stepping organization in the nation on the ChiSteppers.com People Choice Awards.  Their official website is www.Dance-Institute.com.  The Steady Steppers are available for Chicago step demonstrations, performances, workshops, group lessons and private lessons in your city.
 
Every year The Steady Steppers host their Las Vegas Weekend Jam, the first weekend in October, in Las Vegas (NV) where it is dance weekend convention featuring all styles of ballroom and line dance. The weekend also features workshops in Line Dance, Chicago Step, Detroit Ballroom and Baltimore Hand Dance.  Details for the October 2 - 4, 2009 weekend can be found on www.VegasWeekendJam.com.

AJ Dease, MD

Steppers on the Move

Dance - Beginner Stepping

Anthony Dease is a native Baltimorean who is a graduate of Morgan State University. He also has a Masters Degree from the University of Baltimore. He has been dancing for over 55 years and enjoys all forms of dance.

In October 2006, Anthony, Yvonne Stewart, and Claudette (Cookie) Taylor formed a Chicago Style Stepping Group (Steppers on the Move) along with six other individuals in Baltimore.  The class started very small, under the tutelage of Mr. Larry Collins of the Detroit Steady Steppers Organization and has grown to be one of the Largest Dance/Stepping Groups in the Baltimore/Washington area.

Anthony has been the head judge at the Tri State Dance Connection for the past two years.  He has dedicated himself to preserve and promote all forms of dance.

Tammy Brown, MD

Swing Fushion

Dance - "Spin & Turns" add it to your Bop for Followers and Leaders

Tammy’s love for dance started as a teenager, studying as a high school student in Modern dance, Jazz and African dance. Her love of dance grew stronger for the dance and continued to study as an adult at Baltimore City Community College under a wonderful dance instructor, Mr. Andrew Young.

Tammy became interested in the art of Swing Dance the year of 1997. She studied the art of Hand Dance from the instruction of Lawrence Bradford. She then became a competitor in the year of 1998. She started competing locally in Hand Dance and West Coast Swing Competitions and winning numerous 1st place awards. In November of 2006, Tammy along with her partner, Kevin Fitzhugh became U.S. Open Swing Dance Champions, winning first place in the Sophisticated Swing Division. In addition, being the first African American couple to have a winning title at this event in a WCS solo division.

She is also a U.S. Open All Star Jack and Jill WCS finalist. She has accumulated an estimate of 15 titles in numerous local, regional, and National Swing and Hand Dance competitions in Jack and Jill and Strictly Swing Divisions.

She is a four- time recipient of the top West Coast Swing teacher award winner of the Maryland/DC/Virginia area.

Tammy is also a member of the National Hand Dance Association.

For more information about her accomplishments, group classes and private lessons, please visit http://www.swingfusion.net

Connie and Herman English, NJ

I AM KENNY J PRODUCTIONS

Dance - Salsa

Rikk Goodman, PA

Sheer Fantasy

Dance - Philly 2 Step

Mr. RICHARD “RIKKI G” GOODMAN
PHILADELPHIA, PA

Rikk Goodman is the Creator of Philly 2 Step or East Coast 2 Step as it is sometimes known and he is also the Founder & Artistic Director of “Sheer Fantasy”, an Urban Ball Room / Stepping Dance Group, with members from Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware.  His professional experience includes 20+ years of providing instruction, workshops and programs demonstrative of excellence in the art of Dance. 

Established in the year 2000, Sheer Fantasy has performed in various venues around the country.  The group has performed for  "The Inner Circle" in Philadelphia, for Fred Johnson Productions, Soul Line TV Show, for “United We Dance” in Detroit Michigan, Ohio, Indianapolis Indiana, Washington DC, as well as venues in Texas and New Jersey.

Mr. Goodman has taught at numerous Colleges and Business Schools in and around Philadelphia, currently he teaches a dance class at Temple University, as well as private classes in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. He is also a Choreographer, working with numerous singing groups and bands in and around the Philadelphia Area.  Rikk has choreographed numerous Weddings, Cotillions & Beautillions for various Greek Organizations and Churches.  When you see many of the fine male and female Steppers on the East Coast, you will see his influence immediately; RIKK’s routines are well known for high drama, elaborate dress, theatrical masks and tight choreography.

Rikk Goodman is an Original Member of the "Soul Line TV Show" hosted by Butch Thomas, and was the show’s Line Manager; his job was to align the dancers so every member of the dance group had access to various areas of the dance floor. In other words, he made sure no one dominated the dance floor and every one got equal camera exposure.

Rikk Goodman is a Graduate of Cheyney State University, where he was a member of the Drama Club.

DANCE PHILOSOPHY –

“Dancing Is An Expression Of Emotion And Energy Moving Through Your Body And Mind…..
It Allows You to Have a Good Time with Your Body While Allowing the Music to Move Your Spirit….I Enjoy Dancing Most When I See the Energy….”

RIKK

215-290-7560

James Ellis

Instructor James Ellis  “EL” is from Trenton, NJ,  he has been a featured dancer with Sheer Fantasy and instructor for over five years.  Having performed for United We Dance in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana as well as performing on the dance show “Soul Line TV”.

Invite   SHEER FANTASY to provide Live Entertainment at your next Special Occasion.
Please Call 215-290-7560 for Booking Fees…

Dee & Robin, PA

The Softer Side of Dance

Dance - Beginner 2 Step

The Softer Side of Dance

Featuring

Dee & Robin

Keith & Robin joined the dance group Sheer Fantasy in 2002 which specialized in the Philly 2-Step.  They performed at various venues throughout the city of Philadelphia.

Dee brings, to this company, several years of experience in various styles of dance including Bop, Cha-Cha and the Night Club Fox Trot.

Dee and Robin currently work together with couples instructing and choreographing routines for that all important “First Wedding Dance”.

Backing several years of technical teaching, Dee & Robin’s mission is to provide a structured program which offers basic skill sets that will Enlighten, Enhance & Accentuate YOUR creative style.

Our instructions will develop Pose, Confidence & Graceful partnership setting YOU apart from the rest.

Come & Experience the “Softer Side of Dance” as you Evolve & Discover YOUR unique and innovative abilities.

You’re only 2-STEPS away!

www.thesoftersideofdance.com

Garrett Kellam & Annette Keene, MD

Dance - Urban Ballroom

Garrett Kellam, retired correctional administrator for the state of Maryland. 

In 1997, Garrett participated in classes given by the Baltimore Hand-Dance Association.  He graduated in 1998.  Garrett discovered that he wanted to teach and enrolled in the Instructor’s Certification Program through Smooth & EZ Hand Dance Institute.  Upon completion, he was certified to teach hand-dance, two-step, bop, walk, skate and cha-cha.

Founded the Sugarfoot Dance Company in 2001. Garrett went on to establish “Another Level Dance Studio” in 2005.  He was also introduced to Urban Ballroom in 2006.  Mastered and taught this discipline and graduated the first Urban Ballroom class in the State of Maryland.

Currently he instruct Hand-Dance, Ballroom, Bop along with partner Annette Keene and instructors Milton Kent & Stephanie Jenkins. We also offer Steppin Classes with the assistance of guest instructor.

Winand Elementary School

8301 Scotts Level Road

Baltimore, MD 21208

443-336-9816

Kim, Lennie & James, PA

Shades of Essence’s

Dance - Entertainment

Teachers of the Philly Two Step a smooth blend of Ballroom, Argentine Tango, Tango, Salsa and the Stand.  The Instructors together have 10 plus years of experience teaching the Philly Two Step.  Along with training in Argentine Tango and Tango, we have taught on Carnival Cruise Line in 2007, Feel the Beat 2006 and 2007.  We are currently located at the Lonnie Young Center 1100 Chelten ave. Phila. Pa.

Gloria Kingcade, PA

D.A.S.H.E.R.S. Entertainment Network

Dance - Line Dance Made Easy

Gloria Kingcade, native Philadelphian is a “Soul” Line Dance Instructor. Teaching for more than a decade after being a line dance student for 2 years, Gloria is a certified primary aerobic instructor at her alma mater, Community College of Philadelphia. She has shared her instructing expertise at S.I.S. (Sister’s in Shape) Fitness Full-Service Gym & Wellness Center, New Freedom Theatre, Main Line School Night, and Overbrook School for the Blind (Employees) along with numerous local senior citizens centers.

Gloria Kingcade is affiliated with two cable television shows (“Soul Line Revue” & “Let’s Dance TV”) as a consultant, “foot note” speaker, associate and featured dancer.

Ms Kingcade has been awarded appreciation salutes for her exceptional ability to break down dances to the most novice learners. Awards included “The Line Dance Instructors’ Instructor”, the “Right to the Point Instructor”, “5 County Arts Grant”, “Liberty Bell” and “Outstanding Community Service”.

In January 2001, Ms Kingcade founded ”D.A.S.H.E.R.S. Entertainment Network” (Dancing and Singing Help Everyone Relieve Stress).  This vegan vegetarian (since 1999) promotes healthy life styles by encouraging stress release from work (and life in general) though line dancing and karaoke.

Her teaching style is “Learn and Teach-Teach and Learn” and she has a reputation for teaching with patience and simplicity.

Gloria Kingcade is documenting “HERSTORY” of the 10 years (plus) journey in a new sub- culture she calls her ” Line Dance Family”. Ms Kingcade’s experiences including changes in her career, new friendships, travel, passion for teaching, and discovering a new livelihoods which has been a tremendous economical opportunity for herself and others in her “Line Dance Family”.

GLORIA KINGCADE   (SEARCH)  imalinedancer.ning.com

Donell McFadden, MD

Primetime Productions

Dance - Line Dance

Donell McFadden a.k.a Primetime (the name of his first line dance and a name given to him respectfully by AJ the DJ) started line dancing in
1999 with Randy Dennis Production at The Five Mile House in Baltimore. In 2002, Donell and his wife Loretta began taking line dancing lessons under the tutorage of Renee River. Donell is a Transmission Support Analyst for M&T Bank where he has worked for almost 15 years.

In 2006, Donell help to create the outstanding line dance group Bro Phi Bro along with Chris Goode, Ronnie Goode and Loretta McFadden. Even though Bro Phi Bro are not together any more Donell still share friendship and line dancing with each member.

In 2008, Donell was awarded “Choreographer of The Year” and “Maryland Best Dance of the Year” at the Union Crew’s 2nd Annual UC Star Awards. To his credit Donell/Primetime made several line dances which include: “Primetime”, “Showtime”, “Showtime II”, “Move Your Feet”, “Throw It On Me”, “Ready Set Go”, “Cool Like That” and “Give It To Me”.

In 2009, D&M Production featuring Donell and Mike Womack brought you “The Baltimore Line Dance Blast”. Primetime looks forward to sharing his latest line dance with you and hope that each of you like it.

Bernadette Burnette, PA

Dance AZ 1

Dance - Line Dance

Bernadette has been Line Dancing in Philadelphia for over 19 1/2 years. Teaching and choreographing for over 11 years. She formerly danced with 3 dance groups of talented dancers in Philadelphia’s Tri-State area. The Dave Bush Performers (Godfather of Line Dance, Dave Bush), Tri-State Elite and Sista Shades of Soul (Double SOS)...a group she was proud to call her own. And in 2009 she created “Dance AZ 1” a universal gathering of mankind who believe in unity, respect, peace and have a love and passion for the art of dance & music....to DANCE AZ 1/One!      

In the year 2001 she created her first line dance called “B&D's Groove” to Cheryl Lynn’s “Got to Be Real”. In 2002, she came out with her classic, signature line dance “Vicious”. Thereafter, she just kept the dances flowing with classics such as Get It Right, Sexy B, TT’s Jam which was named after her daughter TAira (who also had a part in creating) and Universal Cha-Cha. 2007 to the present she came out with La La Boomba, No Mercy, B2h, Liso’, B-Luv, Act Like You Know, Get It Poppin’, Rude Boy and Toast It Up just to name a few. They are still going strong and the list goes on and on.

She has also been fortunate to create line dances to original music such as Participation, Philly Shuffle (Philly’s very own line dance),Work, and Geddy Up and to date she has created over 250+ dances with more to come!
           
In 2003, she became a featured dancer for a local cable hit Line Dance television show called "Soul Line" (the late Bob Thomas, Executive Producer of Urban Channel Networks) where most of her dances were premiered each and every week.  She also danced on the television shows "Soul Line Revue", "Let's Dance" & Dance Connection.
           
In 2008 she received her first acknowledgement after 10 years as a choreographer from Karen Grady (PA) with a plaque for "Outstanding Choreographer" and Choreographer Award from I Am Kenny J Productions (NJ). In 2009 she received "Choreographer of 100+ Dances" trophy from Union Crew (MD) & 1st Lady Of Soul Legendary Choreographer and Keeper Of The Culture Award from South Carolina Classic Soul Line Dance (SC). In 2010 she won "Choreographer Of The Year/Most Popular Philadelphia Region R&B Soul Line Dance" plaque for her dance "Act Like You Know" from I Am
Kenny J Productions and "Outstanding Choreographer & Instructor" trophy from South Carolina Classic Soul Line Dance (SC). In 2011 she received the "2010/2011 Out Of State" Award for the best choreographed dance in the Tri-State area for "Act Like You Know", UC Performance plaque (with the help of Dance AZ  1 both social and universal group) from Union Crew (MD) and  “The 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award” for her contributions to the Philadelphia Region R&B Soul Line Dancing.

She truly feels lucky to be blessed from the man above with the talent, skill and ability to dance, choreograph, and teach the way she does. And also appreciates and thanks those from the bottom of her heart, who have wholeheartedly supported her and kept her going in the past and continues to support her. Her family, true friends and supporters, instructors, DJ’s, Feel The Beat, Soul Line/Soul Line Revue and Let's Dance!

You never know where you will find her, but you can guarantee she is always somewhere creating & dancing!!!!!!!!!

Saundra  Richardson, MD

Style & Rhythm Line Dancers        

Dance - Line Dance                            

Saundra began as a student line dancing in 2005.  In 2008 the line dance group “Style & Rhythm Line Dancers” was formed.
Presently, you can find her teaching four times a week and hosting a free monthly social in the Maryland area.   Saundra loves to teach line dancing.  Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned dancer, her unique "style" of teaching will have everyone getting into the "rhythm" of the dance.

Style and Rhythm is dedicated to introducing line dancing as a fun alternative to traditional exercise, networking and social entertainment.

Currently she teaches at several locations in the Maryland area (Jessup, Capital Heights, La Plata). She also instructs a class for the enjoyment of seniors. S&R Happy Birthday Dance, Car Wash, Million Dollar and The One For Me (artist Christopher Page) are dances created by Saundra as beginner/intermediate line dances.

Style & Rhythm Line Dancers has donated their time on numerous occasions in an effort to promote line dancing and to enhance organized activities. 

I have a great time with the students who attend classes.

Feel free to contact me at styleandrhythm@aol.com.
If you are in the Maryland area, visit us and Do it with “Style and Rhythm.”

Ronnie  Goode, MD

D. A. M. P.

Dance - Line Dance

Ronnie Goode, Baltimore native, began her dance career in the 3rd grade. She studied modern, ballet and jazz dance forms. During her high school years, she studied dance as her major. Four summers of those years she dance and performed with the students and teachers of the Baltimore School of the Arts at the Eubie Blake Cultural Art Center. When she wasn't dancing in school, she dance at numerous recreational centers where we won several competitions.

She started line dancing in 1998 at a club called Strawberry 5000. After the first night, she was hooked. Once the line dance family moved from East Baltimore to West Baltimore's establishment formally known as Nick's Night Club now known as Sista's Place, of course she followed.

She created Heartburn, her first of many line dances, in 2003. Some of the other dances she has created are Jazzy-n-Smooth, A G-Thing, co­choreographed My Goodies, The Droopy, Old Skool-New Skool, Stomping Grounds, Next Phase, Goode Vibrations, Ice Box, Show Stopper, co choreographed Tyron Connection, Ching-A-ling, Anonymous, Cue The Music and Slow Burn done to Mary J. Blige song Just Fine. In 2006, the group Livin Color entered the Tri-State competition where we came in second place.

Dance has always been her first love so whenever she feel stressed, she goes into her living room and create dances. Hence the name of the line dance group, Ronnie started D.A.M.P., which stands for Dance Away My Pain.

Dance is a great way to express your feelings and just getting away from everyday life.

 "FOOTWORK WITH A PURPOSE"    

Danita Moses, VA

Symmetry in Motion

Dance - Line Dance

Danita, an instructor and choreographer, is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and has resided in Virginia for over 20 years.   In March 2006, she and her partner Julian Haley, Jr. founded Symmetry In Motion, a line dance organization based in Alexandria, VA .   In June of 2006, they formed a dance troupe consisting of seven members…today they are 15 members strong.   The troupe has performed in such venues as:  NBC Health Expo, Omega Psi Phi Cabaret, Feel The Beat, Lyn Dancn Club Cabaret,  I Am Kenny J Productions, U.C. Star Awards, Senior Olympics to name a few.  The group competed in the 2009 I.A.K.J.P. and was awarded first place.

Danita has been dancing for several years and loves teaching students the art of line dancing while building their confidence and self-esteem.  Patience is a virtue.  She conducts classes at several facilities:  Charles Houston Recreation Center, William Ramsay Recreation Center, K2 Restaurant & Lounge and Fort Myer Community Center.  She has appeared on the Hoop Academy Project Show on Comcast to promote the benefits of line dancing to the general public.

Over the past five years, Danita has choreographed several showcase performances which include: Toxic, Funk Medley, Showdown and a newly created routine Sym-A-Zoid  which debuted at the 2011 Red Ball in South Carolina.  Although she plans to create some line dances, her passion is showcase choreography.  Danita was awarded Instructor of the Year at the 2011 U.C. Star Awards. 

Symmetry In Motion hosts two major events a year:  Line Dance Party & Cookout (in June) and Line Dance/Hand Dance Extravaganza (in October).  In addition, they hold a monthly line dance social every third Friday of the month, which is geared for students to practice what they have learned, show what they know and foster camaraderie.  In her spare time, Danita enjoys track and field, movies, amusement parks, board/card games and cultural events.

The next time you’re in the Northern Virginia area, stop by and give us a holla.

Shante' Lee, DE

SILK

Dance - Line Dance

Shante' Lee - Founder of S.I.L.K. (Smooth-Sistas/Brothas In-Line Kickin) Line Dance Group. Shante' is an experienced Line Dance instructor in the Tri-State area. She also has many aliases, going by either Sun-Shan or Coach. Choreographing, instructing, and line dancing are Shante's form of therapy. She has been line dancing for 11 years and has taught the art for over six years. She is well known for her "tricky" footwork and bringing together talented dancers to not only perform, but compete in exhibitions throughout the Tri-State and Mid-West areas of the U.S. Shante' was a member of the Tri-State Elite line dance group for six years prior to the birth of S.I.L.K. (founded in 2007). Shante' has created and contributed her talents to some of the hottest line dances created...over 30 to date! Her first being Pure Essence, followed by Jackie Got Soul, and to name several others: S-N-S, Untouchable, Payback, Defiance, Sun-Shan Blues, and Silk 'N Em. It's clear that Shante' loves to Line Dance and most definitely loves the family she has in S.I.L.K. Through her passion for both, she is able to take it to the next level.

Verletta R Bonney, IL

Dance - Line Dance

Verletta Bonney – Born and raised in Chicago, Verletta began dancing at a very early age. Over the years, Verletta has been disciplined and taken a huge liking to many dance forms including ballet, modern, and jazz. It wasn't until late in 2007 when her mom dragged her to her first line dance class and she was hooked ever since. Verletta became rapidly involved in line dancing and her passion for dance is evident through every 8 count she comes across.

Traveling is also a hobby of Verletta's and she eventually merged her love of both and began to venture into various regions of the line dance family.  Verletta also goes by both “Juice” and “DQ” (Dancing Queen), names affectionately given to her and well versed by her closest brothers and sisters in line dance. 

Verletta is now a member of the group Triple “S” (Sophisticated Swag Slyders) and currently creating her own dances. She has already contributed her talents to the dance “Bad Girls Club” and hopes to collab with many of her other friends. Until then...she just wants to dance!!!

Reggie Dean Sullivan, GA

South Side Steppers

Dance - Line Dance

Founder/ President Southside Steppers

Reginald Dean Sullivan was raised in Phenix City, Alabama, where he learned dancing by performing for his family at family functions.  Reginald is a very talented instructor and has been dancing virtually all his life.  Reginald is a very gifted and talented Master of Ceremony (MC) and is known for his unique yet simple way on engaging the audience.  He is a proud father and life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as well as a dedicated member of Cornerstone of Faith Christian Church of Atlanta.  His favorite saying is “God Bless America.” 

Recently, in 2007 he began instructing and teaching dance on a more formal basis.  His love and passion for dancing inspired him to form his own dance group, the “Southside Steppers.”  The Southside Steppers has been awarded the 2010 ATL Club Awards’ “Hottest Dance Group” in the ATL.

In 2008 Reginald D. Sullivan founded the Southside Steppers in Atlanta, Ga.  The group has evolved in and is functioning well with the motto being “Dancing Is What We Do”.  There are over 60 members in this organization and they have performed throughout the southeast and locally.  They are also responsible for creating more than 10 original soul line dances to date.  His vision is to put the ATL and the south on the map when it comes to soul line dancing. He is a Choreographer, Instructor and Founder. He is a student first and loves to learn new styles and ways of dancing.

Davida Riggins, PA

ZUMBA with Davida

Dance - Zumba

Join the Party! Diva Fit for Life!

Meet Davida Riggins: Powered by Zumba®!
Zumba is a fun, energetic, Latin-inspired dance fitness program. Zumba incorporates different styles of Latin dance, including salsa, cumbia, merengue, reggaeton, bachata, flamenco, tango, belly dance, and more!  By integrating an interval workout with fast and slow dance moves, Zumba helps to ramp up the cardio, and to shed pounds!

Davida started taking Zumba classes in January 2010 and instantly became hooked! The music, the rhythms, the upbeat feeling/positive attitude in class was incredibly contagious to her! She knew immediately that she had found a lifetime passion!

Davida became a certified instructor in December 2010 and taught at different facilities.  She also sub for various local ZIN instructors, participate in Zumbathons(fundraisers) and Community Events.

Since the Basic I certification class, she has completed advanced certification in Zumbatomic! An Exhilarating Workout Designed Specifically For Kid's Minds & Bodies! Young dancers are given the opportunity to get into fabulous, kidtastic shape through repetition, great music, cool lyrics and fun!  

Davida is currently seeking a location which will allow her to teach Zumbatonic for free to the Community! That is her “giveback”!
Zumba has changed her life just like Line Dancing did 10 years ago! It completely jump-started her healthy lifestyle. She is incredibly active on a daily basis!

Coming to a center near YOU!   Davida Riggins  215-298-2156

John Rink, NJ

Dance Escort/Host

Dance - Latin Cha Cha

Synseer , DE

Entertainment

Up and Coming Artist/Songwriter

Delaware native making strides in the music idu