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The dances I like always seem to really be matched to the music. These dances always seem to be a lot more showy without necessarily being more difficult. I love it when the lyrics spell out the steps or a dance perfectly hits a break. My trademark, if I have one, is just that - dances that are really really tightly coupled to the music. Sometimes this means using unusual phrasing, sometimes it means using unusual footwork. Still, I think a good dance can add a new dimension to a good song, if it fits well enough.
While none of my dances have been big world-wide movers and shakers, many of my dances have found a number of niche markets. Walk a While is being danced in Michigan and Iowa, as well as at least one club in Germany. The Dodge Shake is being done in Florida and Boss Man is done in parts of New Zealand. Most of these dances can be seen on dance floors in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR. Give these dances a try. I hope you'll like what you find.
The Boss Man written to Clint Black's "Loosen Up My Strings". Has been taught all over the northwestern US and in New Zealand. Phrased to bring out the cheers.
Buckaromp written to Lee Anne Womack's "Buckaroo". One short tag.
Derby Jump written to Cherry Poppin' Daddies' "Brown Derby Jump". Advanced dance done in the style of the big bands.
The Dodge Shake written to Neil McCoy's "The Shake". My first dance. 68 counts, no tags.
Grace of God An advanced, high speed dance written for dancers that want to work.
Hot Sauce 2000 written to Sammy Kershaw's "Louisiana Hot Sauce". 80 Counts, no tags. 1st Place 2000 Winter Blues Competition
I Can't Move written to Everlast's "I Can't Move". 32 Counts, repeat 32 counts, Hold for 4 counts.
I Hope You (Line) Dance written to Lee Anne Womack's "I Hope You Dance". A romantic dance written in a Nightclub 2 Step style.
Katie written to Steve Wariner's "Katie Wants a Fast One". Hits the breaks. 2nd Place 2001 Winter Blues Competition
Mirror Image written to Marty Stuart's "Burn Me Down". My wife's dance.
Only a Wiggle written to Mindy McCready's "Only a Whisper". Good to several songs and speeds.
(The) Riddler written to Ridler's "Lots of Curves". Fast, Early Intermediate, 1 restart.
Reach Out written to Duran Duran's "Reach Out for the Sunrise". Beginner Dance. Travels and Counts the same as "Sunrise".
Save a Horse written to Big and Rich's "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy". Not the most popular dance to this song, just the best.
Sunrise written to Duran Duran's "Reach Out for the Sunrise". Beginner Dance. Travels and Counts the same as "Reach Out".
Take Me Out written to Trace Adkins' "Swing". My only novelty dance carries a baseball theme.
That Ain't Country written to Anthony Smith's "If That Ain't Country". There's a line dance mix out there.
Walk a While written to Montgomery Gentry's "Hillbilly Shoes". Definitely, my most popular dance.