Today is Wednesday December 1st

So we started out for Ajijic Monday morning at 8 in the morning.  the drive was only to take about 6 hours but some how it took us until 6:30 pm again.  Tom kept getting on the free roads instead of the cuota's (toll roads) and we drove thru some of the worst parts of Mexico I had ever seen.  We ended up on mountain roads overlooking deep canyons.  Two lane roads with oncoming traffic and oh it was so scary! I don't even want to talk about it.  It was white knuckles all the way.

We got into Chapalla Ajijic area late in the evening and everything looked horrible and scary.  I was so tired.  We rented a cabin/hacienda from the Casa del sol and dropped the trailer off and then fell into bed.

Looking over the Border...

§                     Debra Shephard

§         Wowie Zowie!!! This is so amazing. We have been so fearful to cross the border after hearing all the things that have been happening but we thought let's get to the border and talk to the border patrol at the cross over point.

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§         Tom and I agreed ahead of time that if the Border patrol told us it was too dangerous then we would simply head back to Idaho...

So we went ahead and talked with the people who really know and they said as long as we stay on the toll roads we should be fine as the Policia and Federales and Military all guard and protect those roads 100%.

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Then Tom and I started over.  We paid the $4.50 at our border to cross and once in Mexico we began the proceedings for Neisha and I to get our tourista visas and the vehicke and trailer permissos

We began the proceedings at 8 am and finally were on the road at 11:00 am.  While we were waiting for all the red tape to be dealt with we managed to have conversations with 3 other couples who have been travelling back and forth between the 2 countries for years!  Everyone told us we needn’t fear at all if we stay on the toll roads and drive during the day.  The roads are nearly as perfect as anyone could wish for but they are not lit and it would be easy to fall off the road at night.

We've been on the road since 7:30 this am and reached matehuala by 6:30 pm tonight.  It is an Oasis a wonderful sight to behold.  It is so wonderful!  I am so grateful we overcame our fears and went for it.
Am heading to bed now will write more later.
Debra

We are on our way to Mexico!!!

Hola!  Well we left Utah awhile ago.  the first night we stayed in Green river, Utah the next night we stayed in Gallup NM then we stayed in Socorro NM then we dropped down to Van Horn TX then we stayed in San Antonio for 2 nights and now we've been In  Laredo for 2 nights. We visited a dino museum in UT and today we played at an Imaginarium at the Mall del Norte here in Laredo.  It is strange being the only blanco people here...we have met many interesting people.  In San Antonio we met people from Bosnia, South Africa and North Carolina who had been hired by our government to teach dogs to smell for bombs.  One man had worked in mine fields with dogs..phew..what a job!

Tomorrow at break of dawn we take off for the border.  We will cross North of here and take the toll roads thru Mexico as they are guarded by the Federales.  Neisha and I are listening and studying the Rosetta Stone Espanol and practice often.  Tom does homework with neisha every evening and we try to incorporate learning skills during her day to keep her skills sharp.  This morning there were many little spanish speaking boys at breakfast and Neisha looked at them and said "muchus ninos"  I laughed as she was correct.  There were many boys.
Well it is off to bed with us.  Say a prayer for us.  I am excited but very scared as well as the reports aren't happy about the bandidos throughout Mexico but we've been assured we're safe on the toll roads.

I pray we haven't been misled.

Debra

Choreography

Come Dance with Us!

Travel down Center to Old Town, turn right onto Main and our building will be on the left almost immediately.  There is plenty of street parking this time of the evening.  We'll begin a little early. some of the swing Kids have left to go up North to a workshop but Deb can instruct in the East Coast Swing and the beginning Lindy.  Also we can begin learning the Flash Mob as Deb has larned it now.!

Community Event -Public Invited-Free Gifts

Here is a cool community event coming up you are all invited to!

Choreography

This Saturday we're "Sock Hopping" at 123 N Main

ISU Swing Kids will join us and teach the basics of SWING!  YEAH!!
As always we'll have activities, ice breakers, refreshments instructors to dance with or discuss moves with, friendly people a raffle, and a great time!

We should start teaching you the "Thriller" Line dance also as we'll want to do this at the Masquerde Ball Oct 3oth, so wear casual clothes.

I went to the Ballroom Utah last night and learned the Flash Mob.  Erwin also drove down from Burley but we learned it and are excited to show you all and begin teaching you this as well. 


See you on the dance floor!

Deb

Harvest Dance Tonight!

Friday Harvest Dance at the Brick Loft!

I hope you all can join us tomorrow evening for another great evening of meeting, mixing, mingling and dancing!  We have some fun things planned and we'll be working on the basics of the Night Club 2 step.
8:30 to 9 Dance class
9 Some new activities
Refreshments
Dancing til midnite
11:00 Raffle Drawing
Thank you so much for your continued support!
Deb
PS Next weekend Saturday we'll be sock hopping at 123 N Main
PSS Sat Oct 30 Our Masquerade Ball at the Memorial Building!!!I've found my costume and I can't wait!
PSS I have been negotiating for a "home" and should know by next week sometime and hopefully will be "moved in" by Nov 1st.  I will keep you posted!! Yeah! This is so exciting!

MrTangoBluesHD: Flash Mobs

MrTangoBluesHD: Flash Mobs

james C. and Shalay dancing West Coast Swing

Last night

Last night was fantastic!  It was our best night ever!  I was so busy I was being pulled in 50 different directions and I didn't get to dance or visit with many of you!  I will be a better "hostess" in the future.  I will have to prepare for this huge growth and grow with it!  Thank you so much for coming out and supporting us in our endeavors to provide you with good clean night life here in SE Idaho!! We had 2 new visitors from Utah again...word must be spreading..

I am working on getting us a "home" that we can call our own and will of course keep you posted.

This Friday we will have a Harvest Dance at the Brick Loft at 928 N Main and we will be playing games and dancing!  We are advising everyone to dress casual and comfortable...or should I say we are warning you (lol)...  We hope you will join us at 8:30 as we teach the basics of the Night Club 2 Step!

These dances are a wonderful way for friends to get out and socialize, singles to meet other singles, couples to enjoy a special date night out and dancers to network and practice theri skills. 

You are all so amazing!  We supply the setting and you bring the party (your wonderful selves)!  Thanks so much for sharing yourselves with us!!!


Deb

Thanx so much SE Idaho!

FLASH MOB

Hello!  FlashMob is the newest dance craze!  West Cosaters have been doing this for months!  What is a Flash Mob?  A flash mob is a large group of people who assemble in a public place and do something to capture peoples attention.  This is away of showing a huge group of people what this dance craze is all about, and have them want to join in.  West Coast Swing dancers have already been doing this all over the country for the past month or so.  Iwill be teaching this to you in the next few weeks...Stay Tuned and Keep Dancing!

West Coast Swing Flash Mob 2010—Houston, TX—1080p HD!

How to Dance the Waltz : Basic Waltz Step With a Partner

October Calendar

WOW We made the newspaper!?!

Salsa slow

Slavik and Elena (Cha Cha)

Nightclub two step demo

West Coast Swing (Richard & Melissa, 2006-04-03)

West Coast Swing Tessa & Terry

We had a wonderful time last night!

Twice as many more people showed us as I expected.  Everyone was warm, talented, fun and enjoyable.  We had dancers drive down as far away as Shelley and Rexburg!  We had dancers from the ISU Social Ballroom/Salsa Club, The Swing Kids, Local dance studios and they all shared their wisdom and expertise and everyone was dancing, dancing, dancing!  Kelly Martinez played awesome tunes on an amazing sound system and he was totally working with the crowd and keeping us hopping!!!  I had so much fun I forget to take any pictures or videos...Note to self " document these first events as they are so precious!"  This is the birth of something wonderful!!! An active dance community in our area!!! WOW!   Thank you so much SE IDAHO!!!  Let's do it again!.. Come dance with us at the Booth Barn this friday nite, September 17th!!!

The Magnificent Booth Barn

Come Follow Us Over to the Booth Barn

September to Oct 2nd Calendar

We are now able to accept credit cards! And we have a website!

We now accept PayPal, and credit and debit cards, we are linked in with PayPal so this is exciting!!!  We also have a website now as well It is : http://www.debsdances.com/   YES!

somewhere over the rainbow

West Coast Swing Improv Myles & Tessa

Melina Ramirez and John Lindo Improv West Coast Swing

Steve and Elaine: NightClub Two Step

Nightclub Two Step California

Kevin's Nightclub Two Step Fresno 2008

A Few have asked about the Dress Code

Yes you may wear jeans and come casual.  We promote modest dress and conduct standards including: no halter tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops, backless, strapless, see through, low cut, or otherwise revealing clothing.  Skirts and shorts must be of modest length (3 inches above knees).  No questionable language or sayings on tshirts.  We provide refreshments so no outside food or drink is allowed.

Participants are responsible for their own personal safety and possessions.

No alcohol or smoking is allowed.

We desire everyone to have a positive experience and feel comfortable and safe.

Thank you to all you who support us and make these dances possible!

Deb

Idaho State Journal came up with this ad!!! WOW

Directions from ISU to Brick Loft

Brick Loft Map

The Brick Loft picture, map and directions

Alright Swing Kids!!!

I went to the Swing kids lesson/dance this evening and what a wonderful group of individuals!  I will be back when they find a regular home.  Robert is going to help me teach the Beginning West Cost Swing at the upcoming dances so that is way awesome!!!

I went over and talked with Jim at Coutesy Ford today and he is thinking about allowing us to rent the showroom October 2nd.  That would be cool!!! I should know more in a day or two.  Will keep everyone informed.

The last Saturday of September is finalized and we have The Brick Loft.  I am so excited about these dance opportunities for our community!

Well I'll write more tomorrow..as things unfold.

what a day!

I was able to get a booth at the Idaho State Journal, "Back to school" community "Welcome Back Orange and Black"  I must have handed out over 4oo flyers and talked with as many people.  I am hoarse now but very stoked.  Almost everyone I spoke with thought my idea of weekly dances was something our community really needs!  I am so encouraged!
Thank you Pocatello!

Calendar

I am so amazed!!!

Everone I talk with is telling me what a great idea for our community!  I am so thrilled that this is happening!  The radio ads will begin tomorrow and the newspaper ads after that.  I still need that 3rd place for the last week of September...

Here we go! I am so excited!

I have been thinking about this for awhile now. 

My friends and I are always complaining that there isn't much to do here in Pocatello.  We are always looking for a dance to go to.  We don't smoke or drink so there are very few choices for us.  Sooooooooooooo.....

 I am starting my own dance opportunities by weekly renting various places here around Pocatello, hiring DJ's, decorating with various themes and providing plenty of snacks and water  It is going to cost me quite a bit of money so I will have to charge a decent rate for admission to  make sure I don't lose money so that we can continue to have weekly dances here..

These dances will be great opportunities for the singles here in SE Idaho to meet other singles in clean, wholesome, and fun settings.  It is also an opportunity for married couples to be able to get out and dance with each other and reconnect with each other.

Modest standards for dress and conduct apply at all Deb's Dances.

We will have a dress code: No halter tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops, belly shirts, backless, strapless, see through, low cut or otherwise revealing clothing.  Shorts and skirts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knees.  No offensive sayings on clothing.  No smoking, alcohol or outside beverages allowed.

Our first dance will be held:   at the beautiful and romantic "Brick Loft", 928 N. Main,
                                            Saturday Sept 11th, 2010 from 8:30pm to midnight.         
                                            The West Coast Swing lesson will begin at 8:30 and go til 9,
                                            then the dancing will begin
                                         with music provided by Kelly Martinez (The ROCKINGEST DJ AROUND!!!).
                                            There will be plenty of refreshments and water available
                                            and the patio out to the garden will be available and accessible

The next Friday after that, Sept 17th we will tentatively be at the Booth Barn. We will provide more info as we get it.