ANOTHER GREAT OPTION FOR TONIGHT -  RAINBOW TANGO!
Rainbow Tango asks: Have you ever danced tango with a person of the same sex? Or how about a woman who takes the lead in the dance? Come to Rainbow Tango and find out what you’ve been missing! Traditional dance roles are broken here. Experienced and beginner dancers are welcomed. What if you never danced tango? We can start you up with a quick intro! No partner necessary, wear comfortable shoes - smooth soles preferred. Anyone can lead! Anyone can follow!Where: Asura Restaurant, 235 West 35th St (By Wingate hotel)When: Wednesday March 19, 2014 Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm$10 per person - includes introdutory classhttp://www.rainbowtangonyc.com/

ANOTHER GREAT OPTION FOR TONIGHT -  RAINBOW TANGO!

Rainbow Tango asks: Have you ever danced tango with a person of the same sex? Or how about a woman who takes the lead in the dance? Come to Rainbow Tango and find out what you’ve been missing! Traditional dance roles are broken here. Experienced and beginner dancers are welcomed. What if you never danced tango? We can start you up with a quick intro! No partner necessary, wear comfortable shoes - smooth soles preferred. Anyone can lead! Anyone can follow!

Where: Asura Restaurant, 235 West 35th St (By Wingate hotel)

When: Wednesday March 19, 2014 
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
$10 per person - includes introdutory class

http://www.rainbowtangonyc.com/

Bob has been busy trying out new looks for the Spring Break Dance this Saturday at the Big Apple Ranch.   For Bob this would be an understated look!     Don’t miss out, throw on your Hawaiian shirts and sufer jams or t-shirt and speedo and join us on the dance floor!!

Bob has been busy trying out new looks for the Spring Break Dance this Saturday at the Big Apple Ranch. For Bob this would be an understated look! Don’t miss out, throw on your Hawaiian shirts and sufer jams or t-shirt and speedo and join us on the dance floor!!

What happens once a month, and  IS your friend?   Why it’s JOHN LINDO teaching West Coast Swing at Dance Manhattan one Wednesday every month. Followed by a dance party with DJ (none other than) John Lindo :).  This week is it!    Sign up here.

https://www.facebook.com/events/801967033166096/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

GOT THE MONDAY BLUES?  HERE’S THE ANTIDOTE!

It’s never too early in the week to start dreaming about next Saturday night at the Big Apple Ranch.

We’ve got:  

1. More WCS with DJ Dave Muzii

and

2. Spring Break - all proceeds benefit Team NY Aquatics!   Cute men in tight Speedos!

Put the Big Apple Ranch on your calendar for next Saturday night :)

Some pics from another awesome night at the Big Apple Ranch :).  

We’re already smart because we love the Big Apple Ranch!    Come on out and dance tonight!

Feel like going south for a few days?   Peach State Country Western Dance Championships is next weekend in Atlanta.    Ranchers will be teaching, performing and competing, and some Ranchers are going just for the fun.  The only valid reason to miss the Ranch on a Saturday night :)

Some fun from last Saturday night.   Don’t miss this week!   Our line dance is Urban Myth.   Here’s your video!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nQCOszwaeA

Some fun from last Saturday night.   Don’t miss this week!   Our line dance is Urban Myth.   Here’s your video!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nQCOszwaeA

ALSO ON YOUR CRUISE….SARA HILBRICH OF ROLEPLAY SWING!
See her dance!  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AznKeetX-Ic
Sign up for the cruise!  
http://www.danceacrosstheseas.com/GLBT_TRAVEL.html

ALSO ON YOUR CRUISE….SARA HILBRICH OF ROLEPLAY SWING!

See her dance!  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AznKeetX-Ic

Sign up for the cruise!  

http://www.danceacrosstheseas.com/GLBT_TRAVEL.html

Rancher Gloria Rothstein is March’s Follower of the Month at Connolly’s Tuesday night West Coast Swing dance.    Come on down and dance with her!
Gloria Rothstein

A little background…
Found my passion for dancing in Southern California. Was out dancing 5-6 nights a week. Went to The Press Box every Friday where all the PROS would come out and dance with everyone. Press Box was a dive bar connected to Westminister Bowling Alley but it was heaven for dancing. Kenny Wetzel set the stage, welcomed everyone, and ensured everyone danced with everyone, setting up gang dances for visiting PROS. Afterwards we would go to The Westminister Cafe where Kenny Wetzel, Mary Ann Nunez, Mark the Marine, and others would share their stories and themselves. Was a wonderful time to be dancing and the energy was amazing. Would have probably done better in my dancing if I had not blown out my ACL and MCL in my knee when my binding did not release while skiing. Moved to NY after a 19 year vacation in Southern California to care for my parents who are now both gone. Took a lot out of me but I am glad I did it. I am a Social Worker, caring for others, and needed to do the same for my family. I still LOVE to dance. Am proud to call myself a dance slut. Any time I am sitting, I’d rather be dancing. Lost my edge for asking people to dance. So please do ask me to dance. I will always say YES. I am a sensitive soul. One thing that may surprise you is that I am shy. It surprises me too. This picture is from the Renaissance Faire in Southern California, 1985.

Rancher Gloria Rothstein is March’s Follower of the Month at Connolly’s Tuesday night West Coast Swing dance.    Come on down and dance with her!

Gloria Rothstein

A little background…

Found my passion for dancing in Southern California. Was out dancing 5-6 nights a week. Went to The Press Box every Friday where all the PROS would come out and dance with everyone. Press Box was a dive bar connected to Westminister Bowling Alley but it was heaven for dancing. Kenny Wetzel set the stage, welcomed everyone, and ensured everyone danced with everyone, setting up gang dances for visiting PROS. Afterwards we would go to The Westminister Cafe where Kenny Wetzel, Mary Ann Nunez, Mark the Marine, and others would share their stories and themselves. Was a wonderful time to be dancing and the energy was amazing. Would have probably done better in my dancing if I had not blown out my ACL and MCL in my knee when my binding did not release while skiing. Moved to NY after a 19 year vacation in Southern California to care for my parents who are now both gone. Took a lot out of me but I am glad I did it. I am a Social Worker, caring for others, and needed to do the same for my family. I still LOVE to dance. Am proud to call myself a dance slut. Any time I am sitting, I’d rather be dancing. Lost my edge for asking people to dance. So please do ask me to dance. I will always say YES. I am a sensitive soul. One thing that may surprise you is that I am shy. It surprises me too. This picture is from the Renaissance Faire in Southern California, 1985.

GET READY FOR SPRING, RANCHERS!  Dancing far and wide.  
Here are the details for the Gays for Patsy’s Annual Hoedown, Spring Stomp!, down in Provincetown, Massachusetts, April 25-27, http://www.gfp.org/stomp. We have a new venue: Sage Inn and Lounge for Friday night’s dance and Saturday workshops. The main dance will be at Town Hall. Alan Gaskell will return to teach advanced Two Step, West Coast Swing, and Waltz. Art Sullivan will be teaching our beginning Two Step. Hope to see you there.

GET READY FOR SPRING, RANCHERS!  Dancing far and wide.  

Here are the details for the Gays for Patsy’s Annual Hoedown, Spring Stomp!, down in Provincetown, Massachusetts, April 25-27, http://www.gfp.org/stomp. We have a new venue: Sage Inn and Lounge for Friday night’s dance and Saturday workshops. The main dance will be at Town Hall. Alan Gaskell will return to teach advanced Two Step, West Coast Swing, and Waltz. Art Sullivan will be teaching our beginning Two Step. Hope to see you there.

John Lindo on board the

3rd ANNUAL – LGBT COUNTRY/SWING DANCE CRUISE

IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!

The Big Apple Ranch spoke with John about the upcoming cruise.   

Tell us why you’re excited about the cruise:

"I’m excited cause it’s the first time that i am doing a GBLT group on  cruise and cruises are always fun for me, and especially with this group it’s going to be a blast, I can’t wait….."

Tell us what you hope to teach and accomplish during the week:

"I love teaching it’s my passion and I love sharing my passion with others.  I will be teaching body movement, patterns & technique and how to incorporate them into dancing.  My  hope is that folks learn the material and make it part of repertoire so they can enjoy dancing as much as I do."

About John

After beginning in country-western dance in 1992, John Lindo quickly made his mark on the West Coast Swing circuit by garnering an astonishing number of awards and championships in Jack-and-Jills and Strictly Swings. Some of his First Place awards include the U.S. Open, Grand Nationals, Phoenix Champion of Champions. He is also sought after internationally for his experience and teaching, having travelled to five countries in the past year alone. John currently resides in New Jersey, and is an influential presence in the New York City West Coast Swing scene.


THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!  More line dancing in the mix.
This week’s line dance is My Cowboy.   Two videos this time, one to see the dance, the other to break it down and teach it.   Taught at 8:30 PM.  
See you Saturday night!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxmHgNU-Qtc
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4DwubU6un0

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!  More line dancing in the mix.

This week’s line dance is My Cowboy.   Two videos this time, one to see the dance, the other to break it down and teach it.   Taught at 8:30 PM.  

See you Saturday night!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxmHgNU-Qtc

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4DwubU6un0

  ~IN MEMORY OF BILL PRITCHARD~
        AUGUST 23-30th 2014

         RAINBOWS AT SEA:  
LGBT COUNTRY/SWING DANCE CRUISE!
                 
In the weeks to come we’ll be bringing you more details about the pros, the cruise and the ship.  Stay tuned.  Better yet, sign up and stay tuned!

http://www.danceacrosstheseas.com/GLBT_TRAVEL.html

SOME FUN WITH WILLIE ON A COLD WINTER MORNING.
Looking through my youtube favorites last night and came across this one. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u4CXlIYjyE&index=7&list=FL9bob6RhZldltR7M912Uomw

SOME FUN WITH WILLIE ON A COLD WINTER MORNING.

Looking through my youtube favorites last night and came across this one. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u4CXlIYjyE&index=7&list=FL9bob6RhZldltR7M912Uomw