GLBTQ folks and friends dancing every Tuesday. Two-step, west coast swing, and line dancing to hot country and pop. Beginners welcome, lessons at 7pm!
Operating as usual
When the pandemic is over, we’ll be looking for a new place to dance. In the meantime, help out Bella Luna if you can!
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We're takin' the summer off. See you in September! Be safe!
Sad news...😟💔
Dear Bella Luna & Milky Way Friends-
After several months of considering all options, we have concluded that we cannot reopen Bella Luna & The Milky Way. We are heartbroken to announce that we will remain closed permanently.
The mission of our business is to gather people together in groups, to foster social closeness --the opposite of social distancing. Gathering in groups is not going to be a safe activity until there is a widely-available vaccine or treatment. We are not comfortable putting our team members and guests at risk of contracting the virus while working and dining in our space. Also, the public health hazards of Covid-19 will exist for over a year; and without being able to operate at full capacity, our business is not financially sustainable.
We are tremendously grateful for our 27 ½ years in this beautiful neighborhood of Jamaica Plain and the wonderful City of Boston. Thank you for dining, dancing, bowling, celebrating and gathering with us! Many of you have been visiting Bella Luna for all of our 27+ years, and we have been blessed to serve many of your families through several generations. Thank you for making Bella Luna & The Milky Way your second home, for becoming friends with us and our team, for celebrating life’s most precious moments with us. It has been our honor to serve you all.
We are proud of having created a vibrant and safe space for all, founded in the values of generosity, inclusivity, creativity and respect. We are proud of our team members, past and present, who worked with tremendous dedication and commitment to carry out our special brand of hospitality with a purpose. We are proud of our wonderful promoting partners and the countless talented performers who expressed themselves through music, dance, art, spoken word, opera, crafts, comedy, story-telling & fashion, and to all who came to witness and celebrate that talent. Thank you all for having fun and creating community in our space. We are proud of having used our business to support so many amazing non-profit organizations and individuals working to build a better Boston; thank you for giving us the opportunity to help.
We would like to add a special thank you to our landlord, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation. When we were facing displacement and possible closure in 2008 due to a substantial rent increase, Bella Luna & The Milky Way was able to find a new home at The Brewery Small Business Complex with a landlord that shares our values and community mission. The JPNDC understands and supports small businesses and we are eternally grateful for their commitment to a more inclusive and equitable Boston. They welcomed us with open arms and have supported us through this especially challenging chapter.
We are all finding new ways to gather, celebrate and express ourselves during this pandemic. We are hopeful that out of this time of tremendous change new opportunities will arise and the Bella Luna/Milky Way legacy will expand and deepen in unexpected ways. To quote our own Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, “Joy is Resistance.” Wishing us all peace, good health, togetherness and joy.
With Much Love and Gratitude,
Kathie, Megan, Carol, Charlie and Pierre
Sad to hear about Bella Luna Restaurant and Milky Way Lounge closing.
They were amazingly good to us and such a great group of people. We'll miss you.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/17/lifestyle/jamaica-plain-institution-bella-luna-milky-way-close/
bostonglobe.com « We don’t see how we can operate in this COVID world, » one of the owners told the Globe. "Distancing isn’t our thing.”
🌈 Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈
(Sigh).
Tonight is the last virtual Saturday dance of the summer.
I’ll be DJing line dances from 7-9 pm EDT.
Please join me.
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Hello all
Tonight join Kendra and Bob from 7-9 pm EDT for a night of line dancing. We are keeping it simple for the summer. Doing laid back lessons if needed but mostly just doing the line dance thang.
https://zoom.us/j/5780310200?pwd=V3hmaEhhM3o5ZG1qeU13YitjR1NvZz09
Pride Dance
Saturday, June 13 will be the last virtual Saturday dance for the Summer. It's pride themed (visually anyway) so wear some fun colors and join us then. Same time same zoom.
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[06/01/20] Join us on Tuesday from 7-9 pm EDT, as Alan Gaskell continues to give us hints and tips on dance techniques (latest is rhumba). After Alan's lesson, Bob Sweeney will teach a line dance, then play line dance selections until 9 pm.
Learn the Baso Nova with Julie at 7 EDT and after Bob will play lots of line dances until 9-ish.
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Tonight Vitual Dance (7-9 edt). Alan continues his technique for west coast, Kendra teaching the dance Louisiana Sailor (I think but don’t hold me to that), and I’ll DJ line dances for the remainder.
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Hello all
Tonight Julie Kaufmann and Art Sullivan will be doing the virtual dance.
I activated a muscle tension flare up after helping move stuff to a pod at my moms house.
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Dirty Water Saloon's cover photo
Hello all,
I forgot about a pre-covid scheduled email for dancing in May.
There is no in-person dancing in May.
But you can always join me on Tuesdays and Saturdays for Virtual Dancing via zoom (http://gaysforpatsy.org/virtual-dances/)
Tuesday, Alan Gaskell will be appearing on a screen near you at 7 pm and I'll be doing line dances after until 9 pm.
Hoping you're all well.
Bob "da prez" Sweeney, Gays for Patsy
gaysforpatsy.org Why? To see others and socialize. To exercise. To learn. To support local dance instructors whose income dried up. To not go insane. Tuesdays and Saturdays • 7-9 pm*Your place via Zoom: (daprez) In…
🌈 GFP - May (Tues)day Dirty Water Saloon dances. - https://mailchi.mp/158f5529f185/gfp-dirty-water-saloon-july-dance-reminder-819671
Virtual Stomp Saturday
GFP: Virtual Spring Stomp at your house - Saturday, April 25 - with Art, Simone, Alan, and Bob - 6-10 pm (EDT) - Featuring line dance tutorial, technique workshops, and line dances. https://mailchi.mp/21877a1ad9ab/gfp-virtual-stomp-saturday-april-25-with-art-simone-and-alan
Simone is back! Join us tonight at 7 pm!
🌈 GFP: Simone is Back Tonight! - https://mailchi.mp/ba19e5d278f4/gfp-simone-is-back-tonight 7-9 pm (EDT)
Join Simone Assboeck for a warmup, tutorial, and east coast swing lesson. Then Bob will play a bunch of line dances.
Gone Virtual during this craziness. Check out our Virtual Dances at http://gaysforpatsy.org/virtual-dances/
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Tonight: Simone Assboeck will be teaching turning technique, latin hip motion, and cha cha moves at GFP's virtual dance. See http://gaysforpatsy.org/virtual-dances/ for more info (or check your email if you're on the list)
gaysforpatsy.org On Saturdays and Tuesdays until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, join “da prez” Bob Sweeney (me) as I host line dancing from my wee living room. Why? To see others and socialize. To ex…
Alan did some recaps of last week's lesson:
https://youtu.be/GX30W--oIas?list=PL9WRwOX1iUtedo94BYYLuZaYAVPKJHifI
This week, he is teaching basic latin moves in bachata and talks about turns.
Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/5780310200
Meeting ID: 578 031 0200
I'll also put zoom tips and tricks on the Virtual dance web page:
http://gaysforpatsy.org/virtual-dances/
March 24, 2020. At our virtual Dirty Water Saloon dance, guest instructor Alan Gaskell teaches a two-step pattern (qqss). Part 1: Leader footwork. Part 2: Fo...
Tonight, during our Virtual Dance, Alan Gaskell will be going over some two step moves from his living room.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1056052191431875/
or http://gaysforpatsy.org/virtual-dances/
That's it for tonight.
Tonight's Line Dance List:
Stepsheets/demos on: http://gaysforpatsy.org/line-dance-step-sheets-and-videos/
Tush Push
Back in Black
Dizzy
Dibs
D.H.S.S.
I got a Woman
You Make Me Wanna
Rio
So just Dance! Dance! Dance!
Midnight Waltz
Saturday, check out the Boston Queer Country Social page from 7-9. I'm hoping to have video of Julie Kaufman teaching a line dance or two and I'll post more line dances demos then.
Kendra and I are working on other ideas too.
For next Tuesday I've a request for American Kids. I will also be attempting to do Facebook live and do a demo (or two depending on how bad I do - we should have a lottery on how many times I swear.).
Have a good night and see you (eventually or virtually) on the dance floor.
Stay healthy.
Cheers,
Bob "da prez" Sweeney
Gays for Patsy
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We usually end the night with a waltz. I figured "Midnight Waltz" would be appropriate.
Midnight Waltz
Demo:
https://youtu.be/-H_xBNVu1ew
Stepsheet
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/midnight-waltz-ID71690.aspx
48/4 (count/wall)
Intermediate by Jo Thompson
“Let There Be Peace On Earth?” by Scooter Lee (original)
“Saturday Night” by Billy Dean (IAGLCWDC)
http://gaysforpatsy.org/line-dance-step-sheets-and-videos/#midnig
Music: 'It's four in the morning' by Faren Young. Originally choreographed to 'Children' by the Mavericks
Kendra really wants you to learn this one: "So Just Dance! Dance! Dance!"
I really enjoy the paddle turns (flick)!
Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjBvVHiuP58
Stepsheet
http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/so-just-dance-dance-dance-ID111201.aspx
32/4 (count/wall)
Beginner by José Miguel Belloque Vane and Guillaume Richard
Music: “Can’t Stop The Feeling” by Justin Timberlake on So Just Dance Dance Dance!
http://gaysforpatsy.org/line-dance-step-sheets-and-videos/#sojust
Choreo by Jose Miguel Belloque Vane & Guillaume Richard 32 counts - 4 wall - Novice 1 restart - 1 Tag
[03/18/20] "So Just Dance! Dance! Dance!" coming at you at 8:45.
"Rio" is one of the most requested by Peter (you know who you are). It involves a variation where we go "Woooo" and kick up our heel instead of touch at step 20.
Rio:
Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdJ8m1J_kE8
http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/rio-ID36143.aspx
32/4 (count/wall)
Beginner/Intermediate by Diana Lowery
Music: “Patricia” by Mestizzo
http://gaysforpatsy.org/line-dance-step-sheets-and-videos/#rio
RIO - Line Dance Choreographer: Diana Lowery Count: 32 , Wall: 4 , Level: Beginner/Intermediate Music: Patricia by Mestizzo WALK FORWARD RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, ...
[03/18/20] Another Peter favorite: Rio at 8:30
Make Me Wanna
This one we taught a few months ago. Totally forgot about it since.
Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uXCNOZ0lPc
Stepsheet
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/make-me-wanna-ID102342.aspx
32/4 (count/wall) • Beginner by Brandon Zahorsky and Stacy Ruggiero
Music: “Make Me Wanna” by Thomas Rhett
http://gaysforpatsy.org/line-dance-step-sheets-and-videos/#makemewanna
32 counts, 4 walls, choreographed by Brandon Zahorsky and Stacy Ruggiero.
[03/18/20] Next up: You Make Me Wanna
"I Got a Woman"
(I can hear the "Yeaaaaaaaahhh, riiiiiight." comments from the peanut gallery.)
If I'm DJing, this is one of my favorites. Why? It has a Charleston in it of course!
I Got a Woman
Demo
https://youtu.be/NINnOrbL8HY
Stepsheet
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/i-got-a-woman-ID118086.aspx
32/4 (count/wall) • Beginner by Michael Desire NIETO
Music: “I Got A Woman” by Rudedog feat Ray Charles
http://gaysforpatsy.org/line-dance-step-sheets-and-videos/#igotawoman
Séjour Country Vacanciel - Mur de Bretagne (22) France Choreographer : Michael Desire-Nieto http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/i-got-a-woman-ID118086.aspx
[03/17/20] At 8:00 "I Got A Woman"
For the fourth offering - another chestnut: "Dizzy"
Demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6jpvHv5Nng
Stepsheet:
https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/dizzy-ID57764.aspx
32/4 (count/wall) • Beginner (High) by Jo Thompson
Music: “Dizzy” by Scooter Lee on The Best of Scooter Lee (124 BPM)
http://gaysforpatsy.org/line-dance-step-sheets-and-videos/#dizzy
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at 7:45: Dizzy
"Michael (if he was on here) it's your song!"
This is also a favorite:
You'll hear me attempt Junior's accent when doing this. I learned it at one of the conventions from him and its in my head.
Dibs:
Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdbOxlPD6cs
Stepsheet
http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/dibs-ID104054.aspx
32/4 (count/wall)
Improver (Beginner +)
by Junior Willis and Scott Schrank
Music: “Dibs” by Kelsea Ballerini on The First Time
http://gaysforpatsy.org/line-dance-step-sheets-and-videos/#dibs
Dibs line dance choreographed by Junior Willis and Scott Shrank performed by Junior at Dance! Dance! Dance! in Colorado Springs in June, 2015
[03/17/20] Coming up is "DHSS" quickly followed by "Dibs"
The third selection tonight is "D. H. S. S."
This is one we usually modify for the pride parade (and are sorely sick of it for a couple months after).
D.H.S.S. (Delicious, Hot, Strong, & Sweet
Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brj95mjnqq4
Stepsheet
http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/dhss-delicious-hot-strong--sweet-ID57513.aspx
32/4 (count/wall)
Beginner
by Gaye Teather
Music:
“Coffee (Radio Edit)” by Supersister on Coffee – EP (139 BPM)
http://gaysforpatsy.org/line-dance-step-sheets-and-videos/#dhss
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