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Spanish Event Newsletter - March 2014

How did we see 3World wide Choreos’s excited the

linedancers 3Schedules and Spaces of the Spanish

2013 ... And of the All Western 4The live music in 2013 All Western

Festival 5A Funny Flight Story 6

Lloret de Mar 2013 Country Passion was there 8

WRCF again in Lloret 10Videos of the Choreo´s Show 14Dances of Spanish Event 2014 18Spanish Championships 2013 19

Step Descriptions with code “QR” 20Linedancer Magazine qualifies it as…. “Spanish Line Dance Paradise” 22

The German magazine “Living Line Dance” saw it like this ... 24

Featured Reviews 26

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2013 event has been a great edition , and I hate to say it because I do not like to seem immodest . Please do not take it into account , it’s just fatherly pride.

The evolution from a single event: Spanish Event, to a “two festivals in one” format: “Spanish Event International Linedance Festival “ and “All Western Festival“ has not been easy.

We have always wanted that you enjoyed the event thoroughly, and the step taken this year has followed that direction. We should remain true to our motto: We will take care of you “, and it was necessary to put available for country lovers everything we have learned with the “Spanish Event“ during these years. In 2014 you will be able to calibrate everything we learned in 2013, and no doubt we will do the maximum so that “the two events into one“... Captivate you all a little bit more. Thanks for your support, thank you for your comments and your suggestions for improvements in the way that we undertook together with many of you in 2003. And .... we welcome you back to Lloret de Mar in November 28th - 30th 2014 !

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After 2012, when we celebrated our 10th edition with over 30 choreographers, we wanted to go back to the

25 choreographers in 2013. But, .... we did not and we

returned to more than 30 choreographers.

The increase in applications to attend of many

choreographers, the vocation to be a global linedancing

choreographers event and the inclusion of “country linedance catalan style” helped us to

decide again an ambitious goal for the 2013 edition.

The Choreo’s Show is one of the souls in Spanish, its importance and the importance of its

evolution marked our future.

A roster of choreographers have staged a great 2013 edition.

Will we be able that the Worlwide Choreo’s Show 2014 represents even more countries?.

Very soon you will know!

How did we seeWorld wide Choreos’s excited the linedancers

By George Rius & Cati Torrella

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The sequence of activities, it is to say the programme times was very well received.

In fact the timing of this, in the interests of the linedancers deserved praise, though ...everything can be improved!

Regarding the spaces, we are more demanding, for example, the situation of the

vendors in the Olympic, showed us that what should have been an advantage, it was not, as the “event atmosphere” there could not be felt as well as in the situation of the previous year.

The other big new space, the Gran Casino de Lloret de Mar, where we developed the “All Western Festival” showed impressive qualities, but the necesity to use transport to the it(albeit free and although it worked as a clock ) left a shadow of doubt. Vendors located on it unfortunately did not enjoy the flow of visitors than the others placed at the Olympic.

Finally, we must work hard one more year to find another solution to the spaces issue!

Schedules and Spaces of the Spanish 2013 ... And of the All Western

How did we see

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The live music in 2013 All Western Festival

For the second year , the concerts have formed the core of the All Western:

The Country Festival in the Spanish Event. The concerts featuring Henry Smith Band, The Spunyboys & Alex T. & Judy G. Martin

A few editions ago we began offering concerts in Spanish . On the tenth anniversary of the event, we offered four live performances, and with them, the “All Western “ was born.

Moving the All western to the Gran Casino de Lloret de Mar, was a challenge and a significant risk , in our view, and we decided to stick to three country bands and to introduce

the “country linedance catalan style” . The support of the web “Va de Country “ and its involvement in the organization has been very important for the success. The bottom line: We are very pleased with the result, because during many years it has not been possible in Spain, to see

more than 700 spectators in a country music concert. We are very happy because finally the “All Western Festival“ has been born , and because it has been shown that a high enough percentage of linedancers still like live country music in particular, and “American live music” in general. We will return to bet on the All Western and we will continue working to get it bigger

How did we see

The Spunyboys

Henry Simth band.

Alex T & Judy G. Martin

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On Sunday evening , we had already received information announcing a strike of the pilots of the Brussels Airlines. We are a group of 13 people taking the same flight home. Monday, November 18 at 13:30 we arrive at the airport where we receive ( after the queue for 3 hours at the office of the company ) the confirmation of the pilots’ strike is effective . Our flight was 15:20, so .... canceled. We then get a new boarding

pass for the flight 21:10 and our luggage stored. A 17 hours Brussels Airlines sends an SMS informing us that the 21:10 flight is canceled, the strike is still ongoing. We repeat the queue for 2 hours hoping to find an alternative to

return . When our turn comes , we are told that there is no other option but to wait until tomorrow to find a solution. We were recommend to be very early at the airport to have more luck on finding an alternative flight with another company. We get one night’s accommodation (with breakfast and dinner ) and a transfer from the airport to the hotel. But we have more baggage (the latter having been recorded on the flight 21:10) . So we need to recover . This is where we meet

a Brazilian, living in Belgium , and is in the same situation as us. Thanks to her (she speaks Spanish) , we finally find our luggage at 20:45 ( it took almost 2 hours to recover ) .

We go to the terminus of the shuttle for hotels and when we finally find what we need, there are only 3 seats left. A “vanguard”of us takes those places to check all of us in, at the hotel. The other 11 people will be shipped later. We waited for the return bus in the rain for 20 minutes and finally we

arrived at the hotel at 21:00 . At the hotel we get our right to transfer from the hotel to the airport. Here we find that some of us take the bus at 06:30 , others at 07:00 and Marlene and me at 07:30 in the morning. There is not enough room to take the whole group at the same time . Remake all the “obstacle course “ for an alternative flight . Finally we get a solution Lufhansa ( German company ) . A flight from Barcelona to Munich and from Munich to Brussels. We all get into Brussels at the same time , that is to say at 18:10 on Tuesday, 19 . After the exhausting ( but beautiful ) weekend adventures without end , Marlene and I will keep excellent memories of this 11th edition of the Spanish Event The motto of our small country is “ unity is strength” and our group has fully implemented. It is less difficult to endure what we experienced when in a group than having to endure alone. Strongly the 12th edition of this extraordinary event

By Daniel Steenackers

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What to say about this weekend when the organizers have planned everything as usual and when it is superbly organized . The addicts to the workshops (36 choreographers and not least ) , the addicts to the open dancing; from 9.00am DJs get up until 2:00 in the morning to make us happy.

An unforgettable evening at Grand Casino de Lloret where we attended the “Duel of the Giants” grand final with an outstanding show performed by Roy VERDONK Jeremie TRIDON and Roy HADISUBROTO . This part of the event also allowed us to discover and listen to a brilliant country music concert.

Beyond dancing, this event is aptly named because really, it is an Event , the “Spanish Event“ has become a must where we pleasure to get together with friends to share a festive moment.

What more to say? just a big thank you to all the organizers , volunteers and especially Cati Torrella and George Rius for this wonderful weekend we just spent.

A big congratulation and ... thank you , see you next year.

Lloret de Mar 2013 Country Passion was there

By Hubert ALBEROLAPresident of Country Passion

Expectation in The All Western Festival

George Rius & Cati Torrella

Workshop in the All Western

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Choreographers

Spanish Event DJ’sThe Spunnyboys

Alex T. & Judy G. Martin

Gala Dinner

Open dancing in the Suits

Competition Open dancing

WRCF event in the heart of the Spanish Event 2013 held in Lloret de Mar from 15 to 17 November.This congregation is organized each year by George Rius and Cati Torrella, a well-known within the world of Line Dance couple in Spain but also in France where Cati done numerous workshops.

A hotel complex, the “Olimpic Park” received over 1500 dancers, choreographers, artists and personalities, all linked to the world of Line Dance and associated dances.

Friday, 16 November:

We leave for the 11th edition of the Spanish Event 2013.After the reception and collection of passes the event opens its doors for three days dedicated to Line Dance Party with music that is in the environment, “Country Music” and “New Line” (choreographers dancing online use Pop songs, Techno, Reggae, Funky, etc ...)

Multiple spaces: Imperial Suits, Auditorium, Imperial Park, Bar Suits, La Pergola and All Western (moved to the Casino), allow the activities take place under the best conditions.

At 19:00 h the celebrations open with:

The Free Style & competition developed in the Imperial Suits and the Auditorium while the open dance occupies Suits Bar and Bar Park.

But it is at night when it begins the presentation of the choreographers during the “Worldwide Choreo’s Show”.The choreographers present their latest choreography. A non-competitive initiative to present more than 25 choreographers from Europe and USA. The “Worldwide Choreo’s Show” allows choreographers may make known their dances so that the public can vote knowingly at the best in the “Hall of Fame”, a classification that will be valid for six months.

WRCF again in LloretBy Gerard Vieules

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Daniel Trepat Workshop

The “European Choreo’s Show” has been changed its name to “Worldwide Choreo’s Show”, noting that the American and Canadian choreographers present their choreographies in the Spanish Event.

The countries represented are:Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, France, Holland, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom and United States.We emphasize the presence of Lilian Lo coming from Hong Kong as a spectator.

Saturday 17 November:

Viewers expect a multitude of events. Furthermore the dancers can express themselves freely in different places, stages are developed without interruption under the direction of choreographers present, the variety is great and all kinds of

styles are taught.

For dancers who want to improve, the different techniques are taught to them by:Guyton Mundy: Funky / Hip-Hop, Neil Smith: Partner Dances, Rob Fowler: Waltz, Roy Hadisubroto:East Coast Swing, Daniel Trépat: West Coast Swing, Roy Verdonk: Cha Cha / Rhumba.

For other open dancing.

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Remco & Ivonne Verhagen (left). Open dancing in Bar Suits(right)

Jacqueline, Kate Sala and Aurélien Marquet Rob Fowler on the floor

The Spunnyboys Henry Smith Band

Alex T. & Judy G. Martin Lloret de Mar beach

Also find within the framework of friendly competition, the category Honky Tonk, Line Dance, ProAline, Partner Dance and competition within those related to Country & Freestyle Line Dance, Couples and Partner Dance-Choreography.

Another pleasure of the dance is the discovery of new choreography, the Spanish Event choreographers give through their presentations the best of themselves.Is an opportunity to allow viewers to attend the Spain Championship Line Dance.

However, the dance still leaves room for music and is in the “All Western”, moved to the Casino, where they play three bands: The Spunnyboys, Henry Smith Band y Alex T. & Judy G. Martin.

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Satu Ketellapper and Roy Hadisubroto

Kate Sala, Ria Vos, Marlène Depreez Peter Metelnick, Marie jo de WRCF Christiane Favillier Alison Biggs

Joan Leite

Cati TorrellaGuylaine Bourdages with dance ‘’The Booze Cruise‘’

In between the shows, team competitions or “Country Teams”, classes with Rob Fowler and Laura Serrà, the expected time to reach with the “Duel of the Giants” that granted victory to:

Roy Hadisubroto and Satu Ketellapper, both of holland

But for those who were not at the “All Western”, in the Olympic dance is in full swing and in the floor we found wonderful people.

All Western, it’s midnight, it’s time for the “Dee Jay Kombat”, the winner is Joan Leite (Spain) who assures and make the best atmosphere.

Spain Championship, Competition Dance Team Shows, Stage Technique, Duel of the Giants, DJs Kombat, all these activities were carried out within the All Western. The night will end later, the last “sleepless” will lie down nearly three in the morning.

Sunday November 18:

For the latter-day activities are carried out by:Roy Hadisubroto, David Linger, Daniel Trépat, Ivan Lopez, Ivonne Verhagen, Gary Lafferty, Joel Cormery, Guylaine Bourdages, Kate Sala, Cathy Meriot, Peter Metelnick, Rob Fowler.The rhythm is continuous and fatigue starts to become present.

16:00h : It is the time of the contest “Honky Tonk International”, giving way to open dancing.To finish the event, the Gala Dinner will conclude this WE. The reputation of this event is not to prove, is enrolled as a major international meeting to ensure the durability of the Line Dance.Quote for 2014, a new edition sure we reserve pleasant surprises.Thanks to George and Cati and her team for all the work done to ensure the success of these days.

http://www.radiocountryfaimily.info (World Radio Country Family - November 30/2013)

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Videos of the Choreo´s

Show

Here you have all the links to download the videos of the choreographies that were presented during the Spanish Event 2013. We hope you enjoy it.

Aurelien MarquetCowboys Shake it Turn & Shake

Benny RayDiamond Cutter My Love

Cathy MeriotDon´t think I can´t Love you Tornado

Cati Torrella

Claps & Cups What Else

Daniel Trepat

Apache Spirit Dance Miami More than friends

Darren BaileyLimbo Young Volcanoes Sarah Beth The Fox Linedance What did

the fox say

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Gary LaferttyBoys and Girls Honky Tonk Swing Manana Cha Please behave

Guylaine BourdagesIf the devil danced Red River The Booze Cruise Undying Love

Guyton MundyShaking my Head Sippin on Southern Superstar Tongue Tied

Iván Alejandro López8 segundos Golden I Golden II Western Jump

Ivonne VerhagenI´m still standing Miss Clawdy This woman

David Linger Giuseppe ScaccianoceIce Cold Pinata Sexy Cowboy Turbo Etna

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Joan Morro

Captain Polka Suena a Country

Jöel CormeryBack to the Coal Mine

Dancing in the moon

Kaie SegerCommon Ground One night Wrapped

Kate Sala

Donegal Wandering Fading Lights Sleep

Mª José CalafatBachata Crazy

Magali GuillotUna Vaina Loca

Marie Pierre BouissouThe Conversation

Marlene DepreezDon´hurt me Irish Rock

Jeremie TridonSweet Tasty Cha Treasure

Jerome MassiaseBirth d´Elvis Wasted

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Ria VosHey Samba Jump on a Ride My Baby´s Kiss Stripes

Rob FowlerCalor Amores Free Ride Spitfire Sultry

Roy HadisubrotoBooty Voodoo Deejay Love Inside Out

Roy VerdonkBlurred Lines Brasil Ole Ola She don´t get high With or without you

Sonia TravéHappy Love on Top

Thierry DudognonBurning Bridges La Vie du bon côté

Peter Metelnick & Alison BiggsBright side of my Heart High Times Something in the air There you´ll be

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BAILES DEL SPANISH EVENT 2014 2.014

CONCURSOS AMISTOSOS Honky AB Bailes del circuito nacional de baile social, para los menos experimentados en el line dance. Son los tres mismos bailes durante toda la temporada.

Coreografía Be Happy (Gemma Pamias) Flobie Slide (Flo Cook) Piece of Cake (Rob Fowler)

Honky Tonk Line Dance Bailes del circuito nacional de Concursos Amistosos . Sólo utiliza música country. Se bailan tres de tres. Son los tres mismos bailes durante toda la temporada.

Coreografía Mi Princesa (Vicky Gomez) Baby Bubbles (Gaye Teather) Telepathy (Chris Hodgson)

Honky Tonk International No incluido en el Circuito Nacional de Concursos Amistosos. Se bailan en el Spanish Event 2014 . Permite competidores extranjeros. Pueden bailar linedancers españoles de Honky Tonk o de Newcomer y extranjeros de Newcomer. Los linedancers que bailan en esta categoría pueden bailar también en su categoría habitual de Honky Tonk o de Newcomer. Se bailan tres de tres.

Coreografía Suena a Country (Joan Morro) Boys & Girls(Gary Lafferty) Miss Clawdy(Ivonne Verhagen)

Partner Bailes del circuito nacional de baile social. Sólo utiliza música country. Los Partner dances son tres de los ritmos considerados country. Se bailan tres de tres.

HONKY PARTNER PARTNER DANCE It takes 222 Step The 2Step Partner Dance West Coast Mx Amazed (Barry Durand) Stroll Swing (Barry Durand)

COMPETICIONES de “LINE DANCE” NEWCOMER NOVICE

Country Linedance A CMR Rah Rhumba (Rhumba)

B Polka to you (PLK)

Free Style Linedance D Wade in the water (WCS)

E Badda Boom! Bada Bang! (FUN)

Country Linedance A What they Say (CHA)

B Birmingham (WCS)

C Back to Louisina (ECS)

Free Style Linedance D When I need you (WTZ)

E Boys will be boys (Samba)

F What a Feeling (FUN)

INTERMEDIATE Country Linedance Free Style Linedance

A Need to nightclub (NC) D Gleefully There (WTZ)

B Why don´t we just Dance (WCS) E Sambah Huh (Samba)

C Hotfootin´ (ECS) F Land of Thousand Dances (FUN)
















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FRIENDLY CONTEST

COMPETITIONS “LINEDANCE”

DANCES OF THE SPANISH EVENT

2014

National Dance social dance circuit, for less experienced in the line dance. These are the same three dances throughout the season.

National Dance Competitions Friendlies circuit. Only uses country music. Danced three out of three. These are the same three dances throughout the season.

National Dance social dance circuit. Only uses country music. The Partner dances are considered three of the country rhythms. Danced three out of three.

Not included in the National Circuit Competitions Friendlies. They dance in the Spanish Event 2014. Allows foreign competitors. They can dance linedancers Honky Tonk Spaniards or foreigners Newcomer and Newcomer. The linedancers dancing in this category may also dance in his usual category Honky Tonk or Newcomer. Danced three out of three.

CAMPEONES DE ESPAÑA 2013

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C O U N T R Y F R E E S T Y L E

Junior II: Mª Del Mar Crespi Llompart

Junior III: Queralt Blanch Ferrer

Junior III: Joana Mª Arevalo Hermida

Adulto I: Fina Sancho Miralles


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FEMALE COUNTRY / FREESTYLE

MALE COUNTRY / FREESTYLE


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Adulto II: Mª Jose Calafat Barcelo

Adulto II: Mª Del Mar Nadal Ribas

Senior I: Rosa Mª Uño Huguet

Senior II: Juana Quesada Estelrich

Senior II: Joana Mª Domenech Roig
















Junior II: Mª del Mar Crespi

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Junior III: Joana Mª Arévalo Hermida


Adulto II: Mª José Calafat Barceló

Senior II: joana Quesada

Estelrich

Senior II: joana Mª Domènech

Roig

Senior I: Rosa Mª Uño Huget

Adulto II: Mª del Mar Nadal Ribas

Gold: Isabel Ricou Barceló

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Open: Aaron Diaz Vilamajor

Senior I: Joan Morro Vallori


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Senior II: Antoni Ruiz Ruiz

Senior II: Antoni Ruiz Ruiz

Open: Aaron Díaz Vilamajor Senior I: Joan Morro Vallorí Senior II: Antoni Ruíz Ruíz

SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIPS

2013

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A great invention that has allowed us to be more responsible with nature, because every year we have printed a large volume of paper, and we all know that much of it was

wasted.

But not only are the trees were thankful with us, because to have the step descriptions automatically available in your tablet or your smartphone, removes work also to many of

you.

If we add the USB (which we finished mysteriously) that included all the step descriptions and the songs of the dances that were taught, and Dropbox by which you can you download all the sheets and music (even now), we believe that technology has managed to make life little easier, to the linedancers assisting Spanish Event.

Step Descriptions with code “QR”Our contribution to responsible linedance

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Imagine: A long list of internationally renowned instructors and choregraphers; teaching over 90

Line dances of all styles, technical workshops, open dancing, DJ challenges, combat of champions, Line and team competitions, live bands, and vendors all in a four star hotel complex with spas, saunas and swimming pools in a weIl known Spanish holiday resort. No, you haven’t died and gone to the dance paradise, you are at the annual Spanish Event, Cities in Line, in Lloret de Mar. Maureen Jessop takes us by the hand and guides us through a “must-go-to” event

This veritable dance marathon is organised by Cathy Torrella and Georges Rius, a couple who have been at the helm of this popular event for 12 years and before that fronted competitive events under the UCWDC and WCDF. Their long experience shows in the perfect running for this fun packed weekend.

I arrived with French choreographer David Linger and his friend Brittany after eight hours on the road. David was not only going to teach two of his dances, but also DJ the open dancing and take part in the DJ Combat. Atter dining with Rob Fowler, Guylaine Bourdages, and Ivonne Verhagen, I spotted the one and only Steve Healy.

The highlight of the evening was the choreographers presentation of the dances they were going to teach during the weekend to give dancers an idea of which of the workshops they might Iike to attend. The dances ranged from pure country to funk, cha-chas, waltz’s and night club, something for every taste. The evening ended with open dancing in the bar area of the Olympic Suite hotel. In another part of the hotel, heats of the Spanish Linedance competitions were also taking place.

Saturday was the day that the 1800, mainly Spanish and French, Linne dancers were waiting for, the workshop marathon rightly called the Worldwide Choreo’s Show. The idea was, each choreographer woulcl teach a dance in only 20 minutes, meaning that three different choreographers relayed to teach one of their dances within an hour. For example; from 9.00am — 10am in one room, Darren Bailey was followed by Guylaine Bourdages, finishing with Alison Biggs. At the same time, in a second room Roy Verdonk, Jéróme Massiasse and Ria Vos

taught their dances. At the same time as this Guyton Mundy was holding a workshop in funk and hip hop technique.

This rhythm continued through until lunch time and, after siesta, the workshops began again at four pm until eight o’clock dinner. During the break, dance addicts could still take to the floor in the open dance sessions with a relay of DJ’s. Dancers rushed from one ball room to the other to catch the workshop they wanted to do, no one seemed tired or dance saturated, sorne even practicing what they’d learnt in the hotel lobby!

In the evening further deiíghts were planned. Live country music groups were to give a concert in the nearby Casino, and the DJ Combat and the Duel

of the Giants were also on the programme. The challenge for the DJ’s was to find three alternative pieces of music for a popular dance. The dancers would then vote for the DJ they judged to have

Linedancer Magazine qualifies it as…. “Spanish Line Dance Paradise”

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chosen the best alternatives. The Duel of the Giants pitted the champions such as the Roys (Verdonk and Hadisubroto), Daniel Trepat, Jeremie Tridon and José Miquel Vane against each other in a fun dance-off. The female champions such as Fiona Murray also dueled one against one another. The male winner was Roy Hadisubroto and the female winner was Satu Ketellape.

Sunday, the pace was a little slower as people had to pack their cases and check out of the hotels mid-morning, however rnost returned again to the workshops which were to continue until six pm with David, Darren, Rob, Alison, Daniel and many others. It was then that I had a big surprise. Who should be there but the UC fernale Crown champion Lilian Lo? Lilian had flown ah the way from her home in Hong Kong to take part in the event. She told me she wanted to participate al another big European event after her experience al the CBA’s a few years ago. Lilian will be competing at World’s in Nashville in January to defend her title.

In a way it’s not so surprising that Lilian made the long trip from the Far East, as it is rare to see so many of the top choreographers/instructors/coaches ah together in one place. Cati and Georges really catered to the needs of the Line dancer. Not only the

elite of our activity, but also those lesser known, such as young Frenchman Aurélien Marquet, who won a choreography competition at the Mirande Country Festival in July, his prize including the opportunity to teach his winning dances at the Spanish Event. Although, of course, England was represented by; Darren Bailey, Peter and Alison, Rob Fowler, Kate Sala and Gary Lafferty. Holland by the two Roys, Daniel, José Miquel, Ria, Ivonne and Remco. France with Jeremie Tridon, Jéróme Massiasse , David Linger and Guylaine. We also had Guyton on his very first visit to Spain and Benny Ray (UK), a sexy young Italian Giuseppe Scaccianoce and also many Spanish instructors including our hostess Cati.

After leaving the event and saying our goodbyes to our oid and new triends we took the highway back into France with our heads fuil of memories. David didn’t win the DJ Combat, but carne away with two belt buckles offered for his participation as an instructor and DJ, and the satisfaction of taking part at an International Dance Fiesta.

Thank you Cati and Georges for organising this unique event. See you soon on the road.

Linedancer Magazine wishes to thank George and Cati and Michele Godard for allowing the rnagazine to use sorne of their pictures.

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Contest ProAline

In Spain, where in the summer months there are millions of tourists seeking sun, we met, from 15 to

17 November 2013, dancers of linedancing (country) from around the world for a very special event: George Rius and Cati Torella have organized 11 times the Spanish Event in Lloret de Mar. This year over 1,700 guests and 30 choreographers from Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, the UK, Mexico, Canada and the United States felt the earth tremble at Olympic Resort & Convention Center and the Gran Casino Costa Brava.

The kick-off on Friday night with a dinner followed by a champagne reception. In nearly two hours of Choreoshow, choreographers presented their dances in two stages. Thus, participants were able to get a good overview of

professional workshops and decide who wanted to attend the next day.

On Saturday and Sunday the schedule was dominated by the workshops. In each of the two large rooms a total of 85 workshops were offered with a duration of 20 minutes each, a pretty athletic program. The fun does not fell short, classes were accompanied by lots of laughter. All workshops were well attended, the participants of the back rows could also have a good view of the respective choreographers thanks to a big TV screen. The workshops were in English, Spanish or French. And if that were not enough, they even expressed with their hands and feet ...

The proportion of Country and Freestyle (not Country) was very balanced and the levels ranged from Newcomer to Advanced.The favorite this year was unquestionably Darren Bailey. His workshops filled every inch of the dance floor. The other workshops were, among others, taught by José Miguel Belloque, Guylane Bourdages, Rob Fowler, Roy Hadisubroto, Gary Lafferty, Ivan Alejandro Lopez, Alison Biggs, Guyton Mundy, Benny Ray, Kate Sala, Daniel Trepat, Jeremie Tridon, Roy Verdonk, Ivonne Verhagen,Ria Vos, etc...

Besides the usual workshops, the Techclinic was offered additionally. It consisted of one hour technical workshops of Cha-Cha, Waltz and Hip-hop. These workshops were taught by the super talents of Linedance: Guyton Mundy, Roy Hadisubroto, Roy Verdonk, Daniel Trepat and Neil Smith.

For all those who just wanted to dance, they were offered abundant music. The Olympic Suits bar was for the Country Dancers. During the three days the DJ of this room put the most popular Country hits. In the Olymplic Park bar, on the other hand, all friends of Freestyle (not Country) could vent. Here, too, the DJ offered the popular songs for good humor. And music requests were met, of course.

And who needed a break from dancing , he could enjoy at the hotel restaurants good food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A rich buffet of Spanish specialties and cooking, so that the fitness was not neglected. A walk through the many selling stalls: dancewear, shoes and accessories were also offered to guests.

Alongside the Spanish Event, on Saturday November 16, was held the All Western Festival at the Gran Casino Costa Brava, located just a few minutes walk from the Olympic. In addition to the workshops with Rob Fowler, Gary Lafferty and Cati Torella, the spectators were offered for the first time "Catalan Country Style" dances, where a total of seven dances were taught In the afternoon, visitors had the opportunity to enjoy country music on the dance floor. At the “Dj Kombat “, international Djs presented to the dancers,

The German magazine “Living Line Dance” saw it like this ...

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Duel of the Giants

Techclinic workshop - Guyton Mundy

three new songs for popularly known dances. In terms of live music, the guests were not left short: Alex T. & Judy G. Martin and Henry Smith Band secured a good atmosphere in the Casino. Finally The Spunyboys did vibrate the stage with hot rhythms and wild shows.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the "Duel of the Giants". To the music of the films "Honey" and "Dirty Dancing", internationally renowned dancers showed the audience their skills and enthusiasm with their choreographies. In men, Roy Verdonk, Roy Hadisubroto, José Miguel Belloque, Jeremie Tridon, Daniel Trepat and Giuseppe Scaccianoce climbed into the ring. In women, Henneke Van Ruitenbeek, Fiona Murray, Natalina Laner and Satu Ketellapper they dueled. At the end, Roy Hadisubroto and Satu Ketellapper were the winners and enjoyed the €1,500 prize.

To complete the weekend program we still had several competitions including the final of the Spanish Championships and the 2013 “Tush Push Contest”. This multifaceted event ended with a gala dinner and a successful party of “The last dance”. The high number of participants speaks for itself : ion the Spanish Event, visitors were entertained. Even among the choreographers , this event is very popular: Ivonne Verhagen: " It is my third year in the Spanish, and the second event that I give the workshops. I Love the event , there are so many " maniacs " of Linedance (laughs ) here and all with the same disease. There is no other event like this in Europe. " Roy Hadisubroto: " The atmosphere in the Spanish Event, is awesome. There is so much energy in the air , I definitely will return. There are very good teachers here and we meet people from all over the world even Japan and Mexico are represented –The international DJs are good. I especially like the Choreo -Show. So many things in parallel , it's fantastic !. It is also a great event to make contacts".

Daniel Trepat: This is already my fifth year in the Spanish Event. The event is unique, and there are many visitors. To us , choreographers and teachers, is also something very special , we meet many friends here. The atmosphere is very special . I'll be back ( wink ) ". We join Daniel Trepat : We will be back!

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Featured Reviews

Moura Michèle

Ola Cati

We had a great and very successful weekend What talent and merit deserves to organize it all!! Every year there are improvements and novelties.

Congratulations and a big Thank You to Cati, George and the team of organizers.

Good recovery for all and hope to meet again next year.

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Alexandra JEUCKEN

Hello Cati and George, We enjoyed ourselves at the Spanish Event and we thank the whole team who greeted us. Your organization was great.

We would like that you already book 6 places on behalf of Oakley Dancer’s for next year. If it was possible to accommodate us at the Imperial Suits? Good for you and see you very soon

Alexandra et Grégory

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Michèle Godard

Hello Cati and George Jean François and myself, we thank you for a wonderful weekend! My opinion is that it is a total success, PERFECT! Great organization ... a delight! I have 711 pictures! ;-) I’m going to sort, select, and I send you a USB drive as soon as I can . I’m tired, I gave a course at 14:30 and now I leave for another course at 18:30 .... I’m dead!. Kisses and thank you again! Michèle

Cathy Meriot

Hi Kati and George Well, here I am back in France and I wanted to thank you for having invited me to this year again to your beautiful event and congratulate you for your organization! My students have discovered your event and loved it!. They expect the one of 2014 with great impatience. I think we’ll see you at the various qualifications and at the final of the Championships of France 2014. Hugs and thank you again!

Cathy.

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DanceAway - Randi Plesner

Hello George,

Thank you for a great, awesome weekend. I had a fantastic time, and I have to say, that I’m impressed about the nicely organized weekend.

I hope to get the chance to come back next year. It was a lot of fun!

Bedste hilsner/kindest regards

Randi Plesner

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Mirande. Line dance Academy. Ghislain Grimal

Hello George and Cati On behalf of the entire group Mirandese, thank you for this wonderful dance weekend. See you soon

These have been part of your comments on the 2013 edition of the Spanish Event and we want to share with you.

thanks to @ll.

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