Year 2003
Romancing Singapore
Posted: 17 Jun 2003
Romancing Singapore in three easy steps:
- Learn dancing
- Country Line Dance Classes
- Make friends
- Singapore Cupid - Boogie together
- FiESTa! Jam
Learn A Dance Night
Posted: 10 Jun 2003
Want to learn a dance?
Come early this Friday, 13 Jun 2003 at 6:45 pm.
Don't keep us waiting.
Heart of My Heart
- Paul Overstreet -
Posted: 7 Jun 2003
Singaporeans are stressed out recently.
Time for a melodious voice singing your heart out to a Country tune, add an easy and smooth flowing line dance, and there you have it: the perfect combination of a relaxng country line dance.
Paul Overstreet really sings his heart out with Heart of My Heart, while country line dancers accompany him with My Heart is Your Heart by Jane Thorpe.
Hundreds of country line dancers were relaxing themselves last night at Far East Square. They are doing it again next week. So, is your heart my heart?
FiESTa! closed. Clubhouse opened.
Posted: 4 Jun 2003
Congratulations to Far East Square for being selected as the ticket redemption centre for the National Day Parade 2003! This is the first time a redemption centre is set up in a commercial venue outside the usual military base and national stadium.
In view of the ticket redemption activities, FiESTa! shall be closed on 27 Jun 2003 and 4 Jul 2003. So, where to line dance these two Friday nights? Have no fear, CLDAS members and guests can come dance in the CLDAS Clubhouse. More details at our Events page.
FiESTa! Dance Requests
Posted: 31 May 2003
WHO has taken Singapore out of the SARS list. Out goes the Health Declaration Form and in comes the FiESTa! Request Form
.
You already heard that CLDAS members get to request their favorite dances in our weekly Friday jam. So here is the FiESTa! Request Form to send in the requests. Please read the important notes in the request form. It breaks our hearts to disappoint you when you do not follow the procedures.
For your convenience, the extract below gives you the request procedures:
Request Procedures
- 2. Submit your requests by email to fesrequest@cldas.com in the official form above. All fields must be filled or the form will be void.
- 3. Request submission closes on Monday 12 noon. Late submission will be discarded.
- 4. Limited to 2 requests per CLDAS member per weekly submission.
But please read through the other notes as well. And remember to bring your CLDAS membership card and the music CDs or we might just have to disappoint you after all.
Bare Essentials
Posted: 31 May 2003
Quite a few CLDAS members are concerned about our web site: What happened to the colors? Why only black and white? What gives?
Dear friends, this is no ordinary line dance web site. This is the official web site of Country Line Dance Association (Singapore). We do things country line dance styles.
You have just experienced the Bare Essentials style. But maybe Simply Blue suits you better? Or Moon Time is more your taste?
Site theme or site style is the in-thing on the web. Look out for more themes to come under the "Theme" heading by the side.
P.S. if you do not see any changes after selecting a different theme, try pressing the F5 function key, or look for the "Reload" or "Refresh" command in your browser menu. This takes care of the problem most of the time.
These Boots are Made for Walkin'
- Billy Ray Cyrus -
Posted: 30 May 2003
Country line dancers really look to their feet a lot.
For one thing, country line dance focuses on the footwork. If you don't get your footwork right, you don't even talk about other styling. For another, all cowboy gears can wait but a good pair of dancing boots.
What am I trying to say?
When you print out the dance list for FiESTa!, don't forget to read the footnote as well. If you do, dear CLDAS members, you would have noticed a new exciting feature coming your way!
Scooter-ing back for a fun time
Posted: 16 May 2003
Thank you very much for holding on to your Scooter Lee Concert tickets.
The new concert date: Saturday, 27 September 2003.
Now is a good time to buck up those Scooter Lee dances and pick up more dances with Jo Thompson.
Die die must dance!?
Posted: 6 May 2003
So far, Singapore has won many battles against SARS, but the war is definitely not over.
For your health and the health of your love ones, we sincerely hope you could download and fill out the Health Declaration Form
when you come to jam at FiESTa! You could drop the completed form at the DJ counter when you are at FiESTa!
If you have any of the symptoms listed in question 1 of the Health Declaration Form, please consider seeking medical assistance and / or resting at home.
Hey! Though we say "die die must dance", you don't really want to take it literally, do you?
Country Line Dance, again?
Posted: 4 May 2003
We said we will tell you "when". So, When! - Tuesday, 27 May 2003.
Haven't signed up for our first country line dance class yet? Be on the double then.
SARS: Staying Alert, Responding Sensibly
Posted: 7 Apr 2003
That is what we are doing, fellow line dancers. And that is what you should do, too.
FiESTa! dancers, if you ain't feeling too well, go see a doctor or take a rest, for your health sake. Line dance can wait another day.
We are monitoring the situation. If necessary, FiESTa! will be closed.
Stay alert. Respond sensibly.
And check here regularly.
Country Line Dance, another time?
Posted: 4 Apr 2003
In view of the SARS, we feel it only prudent of us to postpone our first country line dance class.
Check this space regularly to see when the class will restart.
If you missed the last registration, here is another chance. You probably are meant to join our class anyway. So, why not just do it!
Don't miss the opportunity again. Register now!
Country Line Dance, anyone?
Posted: 24 Mar 2003
Love Country music? Always wanted to line dance but don't know how?
Now you can!
With the first country line dance class of Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) starting on 1 April 2003.
8 weekly lessons at S$80. Join CLDAS to enjoy a discount of 12.5% at the member rate of S$70.
Don't miss this opportunity. Register now!
Honky Tonk Merry-Go-Round, Round IV
Posted: 23 Mar 2003
We are no Hollywood or Bollywood, but we have sequel after sequel nonetheless.
Our members spoke. We listened.
So, dear CLDAS Members, make a date with us. It is time to come Dancing on a Saturday Night at your new Clubhouse.
Honky Tonk Merry-Go-Round, Round III
Posted: 9 Mar 2003
... and the Saga continues round the corner.
So Sunday Line Dancing at Victoria Theatre is no more for safety reason. No need to despair though, here comes Club House Orientation Jam to whet your appetite, dear CLDAS members, on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Psss ... Do you know why the jam ends at 5:30 pm?
That is to give you die-hard dancers time to rush to another round of country line dancing at you-know-where.
Would we see another round of Honky Tonk Merry-Go-Round? Nope, never, no way jose.
But you know how movie sequel in Hollywood works, don't you?
DanceSport Championships
Posted: 7 Mar 2003
Here's something for you line-cum-ballroom-dancers to look forward to:
The 4th SGDF Singapore Open DanceSport Championships organized by Singapore DanceSport Federation (SGDF) - of which CLDAS is an Associate Member - on Sunday, 20 April 2003 at Stamford Ballroom, Raffles City Convention Centre.
More details direct from SGDF
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Go Tutu Go
Posted: 25 Feb 2003
Watch out, here comes Arts Central!
Stay home this coming Thursday, 27 Feb 2003, and tune to Arts Central at 10 pm.
Maybe you will see yourself line dancing at Far East Square.
Hot Tamales: 3204
Posted: 21 Feb 2003
Mark my words: 3204 is going to be the hottest 4D number among the line dancers in town.
Stick around, and you will find out why.
Honky Tonk Merry-Go-Round, Round II
Posted: 28 Jan 2003
... and the Saga continues.
The story so far: FiESTa! is moving from Sunday to Friday starting 14 Feb 2003 with a new time slot of 7 - 11 pm. FLiDay, our Friday Line Dancing at Hwa Chong Swimming Complex for CLDAS members will go the way of the dinosaurs.
Starting 23 Feb 2003, 7:30 - 11 pm, a new Sunday Line Dancing emerges at Terrace Studio, Victoria Theatre, 3rd floor. And to help our Sunday FiESTa! regulars to fight the no-line-dance-withdrawal-symdromes, the event is open to public as well!
Looking through the glass at beautiful night sky, dancing all night on a lavish parquet floor, while enjoying the cool breeze in the air-conditioned hall, it is S$4 / S$5 (CLDAS members / Public) well spent.
But have we seen the last of the Honky Tonk Merry-Go-Round? Don't bet on it! Round III is just round the corner ...
Sweet Sweet Smile
Posted: 25 Jan 2003
I can see your sweet sweet smile when you go download the dance list for FiESTa! - the Far East Square jam session - this week.
Why?
Because we just got more friendly: The dance list now fits into two pages!
Save the trees, save our environment. Save more trees printing the list double-sided on a piece of paper. No more mess with only your cowboy boots and a piece of paper comes FiESTa!
Ain't that sweet?
Remember, hit the "Print Version" button above or below the dance list.
And have a sweet dream.
Honky Tonk Merry-Go-Round
Posted: 20 Jan 2003
You were there at FiESTa!, the Far East Square jam session, on 19 Jan 2003, so you already know there are changes to the FiESTa! schedule:
FiESTa! is moving from Sunday to Friday.
9 Feb 2003 is the last date we will have FiESTa! on a Sunday. 14 Feb 2003 shall see FiESTa! on a new Friday slot. Time wise, it is going to be 7 - 11 pm.
Hey, then what about FLiDay, the Friday Line Dancing for CLDAS members, you ask? Well, that might get push to Sunday, completing the merry-go-round. But, this is NOT CONFIRMED! You will just have to sit tight while we look at the alternatives.
Rompin' Stompin' your way to Scooter Lee Concert
Posted: 11 Jan 2003
Scooter Lee, the Queen of Country Dance Music, is coming to town on 3 May 2003.
You already know that. Hey! You even got the concert ticket, right?
The only problem is: Can you line dance to all her songs?
Have no fear, help is here. Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) is presenting a series of dance workshops to help you enjoy every moment of Scooter's live performance in Singapore. Just make sure you have that concert ticket handy.
Year 2002
Ladies and Gentlemen, Ms. "Boots" Scooter!
Posted: 28 Dec 2002
Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) is proud to present Scooter Lee, the boots moving Queen of Country Dance Music, comes 3 May 2003, live in Singapore.
Highly recommended by our Association members who saw her live performance in USA.
This is destined to be the line dance event of the year 2003. So, are you going to miss it?
The Chamber of Secrets
Posted: 9 Dec 2002
Pssst! Have you heard? Rumors have spread like wild fire. They finally found the Chamber of Secrets last night!
Yeah, THE Chamber.
The legend goes that whoever enters the Chamber of Secrets shall fall into a state of bliss - Flying High, Body In Motion, And They Danced with Burning Love. Every day shall be a Sunday FiESTa!
Harry Potter? No Way Jose! What talking you? Isn't that Michael Pang?
No butter. Jam please.
Posted: 24 Nov 2002
Are your ready for The Grand Pavilion Jam?
Only two weeks to go, CLDAS Members!
29 Nov 2002 is the last chance for you to accumlate that sixth FLiDay ticket to qualify for a complimentary Grand Pavilion Jam ticket.
It pays to be a CLDAS member, isn't it?
We want jam, we want jam, we want jam!
Max-imize your dance
... with a boost of Perry!
Posted: 7 Nov 2002
That's right! Max Perry is passing by Singapore.
You have been merrily dancing his Honky Tonk Twist, Hombre, Eatin' Right and Drinkin' Bad, and Jai' du Boogie, just to name a few. Why not learn direct from the Master himself?
We have the good fortune to invite him to conduct a workshop for all you die-hard line dancers. So, don't miss this golden opportunity.
Then you can go check Max Perry Productions for more of your favorites.
Rock me Hard, Cafe
Posted: 31 Oct 2002
First time ever, Hard Rock Cafe goes Country with Country Line Dance Association (Singapore)! Maybe you would get a glimpse of Bill Bader and Charlotte Skeeters too. Are you going to miss it?
Dance till you drop!
Posted: 20 Sep 2002
Always wanted to know what dances we do at Far East Square? Now you can.
Shuffle over to Dances and you will find all the dances listed. Want to take up the challenge of learning them all?
Since we are on the topic, how about telling the world your favorite line dances?
Pivot turn to Hotline25 to pop your hot dances all the way up to the top!
You are the Star!
Posted: 5 Jul 2002
Yes, you! Standing right over there.
Remember the All Change crew who came down to Far East Square a couple months back?
Well, they have just called us to tell all you cowboys and cowgirls to watch out the All Change 2 coming your way on 9 July 2002, 9 p.m. at Channel 5.
This is your ticket to stardom! What are you waiting for? Go grab your video recorder.
Largest Country Line Dance
Posted: 4 May 2002
News on the net:
Posted: 1 May 2002
11,967!
Posted: 1 Apr 2002
Surely you have heard about it!
So here comes the details!
All Change at Far East Square
Posted: 16 Apr 2002
Okay folks, we don't have the exact date and time when all you cowboys and cowgirls are going to appear on TV.
All we have been told is that you marvelous folks should keep your eyes glued to the TV in July 2002!
Posted: 16 Mar 2002
Smile! You are on Candid Camera ... eh, All Change.
All Change is filming at Far East Square this Sunday, 17 Mar 2002. Why? Because a family with no previous experience in dancing has decided to line dance!
Get smart in your cowboy outfit this Sunday at Far East Square. We have a date with stardom.
All Change is a TV program showing what happens when people get their wishes come true in changing certain aspects of their lives.
All Hale breaks loose!
Posted: 16 Mar 2002
Did you miss Neil Hale after all? How could you?
Maybe there is still hope.
Come Sunday, 17 Mar 2002, Neil Hale is planning to be with us at Far East Square. Miss it and that's it!
Surprised? We were too! Neil Hale enjoys his stay in Singapore so much he has decided to extend it.
So, don't forget Far East Square this Sunday.
Posted: 12 Mar 2002
With da man himself just touched down in Singapore, what else do you expect?
The Instructor Workshop by Neil Hale is closed. But if you are quick, you might just still get that ticket to the Party with Neil Hale.
You don't want to have any regret, do you?
Country comes to Ginza.
Posted: 9 Mar 2002
Ginza Plaza, that is.
Country music lovers, here is another venue for you to jam besides Far East Square starting 9 March 2002! It is going to be dance dance dance from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at Ginza Plaza with Mr. Philip Tan, a member instructor of Country Line Dance Association (Singapore), hosting the event.
Not living in the West of the island? No transport? Fear not!
Shuttle buses are provided by Ginza Plaza Management from Clementi Bus Terminal to Ginza Plaza. A MRT ride to Clementi Station followed by a stroll to the bus terminal is just so convenient.
Posted: 19 Jan 2002
The picture above says it all, no?
Maybe this gives you a clearer picture?
Again, no?
Still looking for that "thousand words"?
Fine. Here you go.
Looking cool, looking good.
Posted: 18 Jan 2002
Now the folks are appearing everywhere ... bus stops, MRT stations ... you name it.
Stay young. Stay alive. Pick up line dancing. Now!
Posted: 18 Nov 2001
Surprise, surprise! A group of our senior members appear in the major local newspapers like The Sunday Times and Lianhe Zaobao today looking cool with their full cowboy gears on.
It's Senior Citizens' Week!
The Ministry of Community Development and Sports is encouraging senior citizens to "Stay Active. For Life." And what better way to stay active than to pick up line dancing?
No more excuses, folks! Just put on your boots and dance!
Year 2001
Dancing on the walls
Posted: 2 Nov 2001
Line dancers at the Hwa Chong Alumni Association Hall have to dance on the walls ... almost. The hall is packed full of fervent dancers from wall to wall testing out the new dance ground of the Friday Line Dancing. It is the opening night at the new venue for this weekly event organized by the Country Line Dance Association (Singapore). Formerly, the event was held at SAFRA Bukit Merah. The move was made in view of the better facilities.
For the occasion, CLADS has thrown the house open to guests with this members-only event. Entrance tickets are also sold at special reduced prices. During the night, two line dances are taught: G*E*L by Ms. Cynthia Neo and Pitiful Me by Mr. Ong Kee Lin.
Friday Line Dancing is a weekly event organized by CLDAS with admission restricted to CLDAS members. CLDAS also organizes a free-for-all dancing session at Far East Square every Sunday. Details on the Regular Events page.
Move it on over, Friday.
Posted: 22 Oct 2001
Come 2 November 2001, Friday Line Dancing is moving to Hwa Chong Swimming Complex, courtesy of Hwa Chong Alumni Association.
The new venue is much more spacious with beautiful parquet flooring. It's no sweat dancing in a ventilated hall equipped fully with air-conditioners and fans. Diehard line dancers as you are just going to love it.
And get this: For the opening night on 2 November 2001, you, as a member of CLDAS, pay just S$2 / pax. Plus, you get to invite your guests at S$4 / pax. Isn't that great?
So, it's bye bye SAFRA Bukit Merah! And hello Hwa Chong Swimming Complex!
Roses are red
Posted: 5 Oct 2001
With the teaching of San Antone Rose by Ms. Helen Loh, Friday Line Dancing witnesses a new feature in the event: Introduction of a line dance on the first Friday of a month.
From October 2001 onwards, Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) has fixed the first Friday of a month as teaching night in its continuos efforts to enhance the services to its members. All new dances will be taught by the member instructors of the Association. Ad hoc teaching of new dances may also be volunteered by the member instructors during the month.
The King and the Blonde
Posted: 11 Aug 2001
Pedro & Morgan have the crowd cheering on their spectacular performances in the Dinner & Dance of the Country Line Dance Association (Singapore). Between Pedro & Morgan, three performances are put up throughout the night. Morgan dances to the tune of "Big Deal", with Pedro following up with a medley of songs much later. The duo jive into some East Coast Swing in their finale.
Pedro Machado and Morgan Ratcliffe, both holding world championship titles in line dancing, are the special guests of the Association at its anniversary celebrations. Besides the performances, they have conducted line dance workshops earlier in the day. Pedro and Morgan are stopping over Singapore in their "2001 Country Dance with Attitude Tour", with Japan and Australia being the other two destinations in the tour.
Recently, Pedro won the "2001 Line Dance Mardi Gras King" title, while Morgan, a blonde, has come to be known as the "Blonde Bombshell". Find out more on their web sites: Pedro and Morgan.
Overwhelming response shifts workshop
Posted: 8 Aug 2001
An overwhelming response to the General Line Dance Workshop with Pedro & Morgan has the Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) shifting the workshop venue at the eleventh hour. The workshop, to be held in the afternoon of 11 Aug 2001, is moved to the Ballroom where the Dinner & Dance will be held the same night.
Spaces in the line dance workshop has been filling up fast since its announcement. Anticipating that the original venue cannot cope with the growing number of participants, the Association has looked for alternatives without avail due to National Day celebrations around the period. Though the shift to the Ballroom will disrupt the preparation of the night, the Association has decided to do so instead of disappointing the enthusiastic line dancers.
The line dance workshop is held in conjunction with the first anniversary of the Association. Private workshops with Pedro & Morgan are also available for line dancers who prefer a more personal touch.
Both Mr. Pedro Machado and Ms. Morgan Ratcliffe hold world championship titles in line dancing. More about them on the web sites of Pedro and Morgan.
Boots Scootin' Lady from Switzerland
Posted: 6 Jul 2001
Friday Line Dancing at SAFRA Bukit Merah has a surprise - Nicole, a visitor from Switzerland - whom the dancers welcome with her request of "Down on the Corner". In between dances, Nicole shares the line dancing scenes in Switzerland and exchanges other information with the dancers around.
Nicole is on a short vacation to Singapore. Being a keen line dancer, she has earlier searched and found the web site of Country Line Dance Association (Singapore). With a positive reply to her inquiry on dancing spots in Singapore, Nicole brought along her boots to boogie. Besides SAFRA Bukit Merah, she has gone to a few other dancing spots, and even classes.
P.S. 10 Jul 2001 - Nicole says hello and thanks for the warm welcome in Singapore.
One swung over the River Kwai
Posted: 23 Jun 2001
When a group forty strong went boots stomping on a raft on 9 Jun 2001, they had no idea that they were making history. They became the first group to line dance over the famous River Kwai, Thailand. To mark the memorable occasion, certificates of participation are given out to the group on the CLDAS AGM Night, 23 Jun 2001.
The group of line dancers were on a tour organized by the Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) with the aid of Star Holiday Mart when they made history. Dancing over River Kwai and boots shopping were a couple of highlights from the short tour. This is the second boots stomping tour that CLDAS has organized. More of such dancing tours are in the pipeline.
Boogie night at SAFRA Bukit Merah
Posted: 1 Jun 2001
Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) kicks off a new weekly line dancing session at 7 pm with the presence of about 100 CLDAS members. Besides the hot favorites and evergreens arranged by the DJ, members can put in requests for their latest craze. The organizing committee also intends to arrange for fellow member instructors to introduce dances at the weekly session. Ms. Helen Loh gets the ball rolling by teaching Desert Sands Cha-Cha.
In general, the members present are quite pleased with the arrangements with only a few comments. The organizing committee has noted the feedback and will look into improvements in coming sessions.
The CLDAS Friday Line Dancing is held every Friday evening from 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm at SAFRA Bukit Merah. Admission is by CLDAS Membership Card only. Ticket at S$3.50 per session is inclusive of a bottle of mineral water. Limited tickets available per session.
Far East Square Fire Gate is on fire
Posted: 6 May 2001
Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) kicks off its new weekly Line Dance Night at 6 pm sharp. An estimated 200-300 line dancers are present. The weather is hot, but the dancers are hotter, dancing old favorites like Cowboy Cha Cha, Go Go Stomp, Honky Tonk Twist, Paris 98 and many more to the sound of country music. In between breaks, CLDAS gives away some small gifts with simple quizzes.
The CLDAS Line Dance Night will be held every Sunday evening from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Far East Square. Food voucher worth S$50 will be given away weekly courtesy of Far East Square Management.
CLDAS members get subsidized line dance party tickets
Posted: 7 Apr 2001
Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) is supporting Serangoon Gardens Country Club to organize yet another line dance party. This time round, CLDAS is selling the first 100 tickets to its members at a subsidized price. Instead of S$18.55 w/GST, the tickets will be sold at S$16.50, a S$2.05 or 11% off the full price. CLDAS provides the subsidy both as an appreciation and a benefit to its members.
The party is on 30 Apr 2001, the eve of Labor Day, at SGCC lobby.
CLDAS issues Line Dancing Beginner Course Program
Posted: 27 Mar 2001
After much deliberation, Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) issues the first batch of Line Dancing Beginner Course Program to its members teaching line dancing. Two syllabuses for beginner course in line dancing is recommended in the current program. The program aims to help beginners attain a certain level of proficiency and provides a common ground for them to participate in line dancing sessions.
The issue of the course program is in line with the object of CLDAS to provide guidelines and to recommend syllabus for line dancing courses in Singapore.
Yahoo! creates new Country Western category for Country Line Dance Association (Singapore)
Posted: 3 Mar 2001
Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) is now listed on Yahoo! and Yahoo! Singapore under the following category:
Regional > Countries > Singapore > Arts and Humanities > Performing Arts > Dance > Country Western
The "Country Western" category is newly created for the listing of CLDAS.
Singapore line dancers boogie at Chingay
Posted: 10 Feb 2001
Enthusiastic line dancers boogie along the stretch of road between Victoria Concert Hall and Singapore Cricket Club from 6:00 pm onwards. This is the first mass line dance performance in Chingay! A group of young dancers kick off the show, followed by two adult groups, ending with a grand finale by about 250 dancers. All in all, 40 minutes jammed pack with entertainment. The line dancers are either members or guests of the Country Line Dance Association (Singapore).
SGCC's 1st Country Line Dance Party
Posted: 21 Jan 2001
Serangoon Gardens Country Club holds its first Country Line Dance Party featuring the live performance of Matthew and The Mandarins. SGCC organized the party with the help from Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) in event planning and music selection for line dancing in between band sessions. CLDAS also puts up a few dance performances and teaches the latest dance, Singapore Swing, at the party.
Bill Bader teaches in Singapore
Posted: 12 Jan 2001
Mr. Bill Bader, a world renowned line dance choreographer and instructor based in Canada, is in town to conduct line dance workshops. A one-day workshop is scheduled for instructors and line dancers each. Topics for instructors include terminology, line dance moves, teaching techniques, amongst others. Individual critique of teaching will also be accommodated as time allows. Beginner and intermediate dances choreographed by Mr. Bader will be taught at the line dance workshop.
Mr. Bader is on his way to Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia, but stops over at Singapore under the invitation of CLDAS. Due to his busy schedule and flight availability, Mr. Bader was only able to confirm acceptance of the invitation three weeks before the workshop dates.
More about Mr. Bill Bader on his web site.
Swing, Singapore, swing
Posted: 12 Jan 2001
Singapore line dancers go into full swing with the debut of Singapore Swing. Choreographed by Mr. Bill Bader, Singapore Swing is a 2 wall, 32 counts dance suitable for intermediate level dancers. It is danced to the tune of the old-time country swing song named "You Walked By" by Clint Black.
Canada based Mr. Bader is in town to conduct line dance classes for the members of Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) and the public. Singapore Swing is a special present from Mr. Bader in appreciation of the invitation by CLDAS.
CLDAS jams at Pioneer Country Show Live
Posted: 7 Jan 2001
Pioneer Country Show holds its quarterly live show at Junction 8, Bishan. As usual, the hall is packed with eager line dancers ready to boogie to country music. This time though, many Country Line Dance Association (Singapore) members don the association T-shirts in response to the call by CLDAS to show the support of the association.
Year 2000
Welcome 2001 Party
Posted: 31 Dec 2000
CLDAS throws a party to welcome the new millennium. The highlights of party include the lucky draw, the countdown at mid-night, and of course the all important line dances.
1st Members' Night
Posted: 9 Dec 2000
CLDAS holds its first Members' Night to welcome all the members aboard at The Ranch. The occasion gives the members a chance to mix around and get to know their fellow line dancers. The programs of the night include dance performances, lucky draw, and presenting the winners of the logo competition.
Boots shopping at Bangkok
Posted: 30 Nov 2000
A group of 30 over line dancers sets off to Bangkok tonight. Boots shopping, site seeing, and line dancing, are amongst the itinerary lined up for the tour. Bangkok, already a favorite shopping heaven of many Singaporeans, offers great opportunities to complete your cowboy gears. Boots, whether off-the-shelf or made-to-order, bolo ties, and belt buckles are some of the items that could be gotten at a bargain.
Beginner line dance class at Serangoon Garden Country Club
Posted: 8 Oct 2000
Serangoon Garden Country Club starts the first lesson of a beginner country line dance class today, giving some 30 odd members and guests of SGCC their first taste of country line dancing. The class is conducted by member instructor of CLDAS, Ms. Helen Loh, and supported by fellow instructor, Mr. Eric Tan.
Largest Outdoor Line Dance Party
Posted: 30 Sep 2000
CLDAS and friends supported the Largest Outdoor Line Dance Party held outside Wisma Atria under the invitation of the organizer. Line dance groups such as Bootscooters, Country Bandwagon, Hillbillies, Mustang, Silver Spurs, Tennessee Tornados, and Wild Frontier are all in the action.
CLDAS ends Introductory Membership Drive
Posted: 30 Sep 2000
The Introductory Membership Drive of CLDAS ends officially. Entries to CLDAS Logo Competition held in conjunction with the membership drive is also closed. The membership drive was started in mid-August and lasts for about 1½ months to recruit members for the newly formed Country Line Dance Association (Singapore).
CLDAS performs in Ole! Tampines 2000
Posted: 17 Sep 2000
The Tampines Town Council invited CLDAS to perform at Ole! Tampines 2000, an event organized to celebrate its Town Council Day. CLDAS members and friends put up a few popular dances, and play games with the residents. On-looking public is also taught a simple line dance at the side stage where the line dancers continue to entertain the public.
CLDAS President goes on air
Posted: 17 Sep 2000
Mr. Michael Pang, the President of CLDAS, appears in the radio show Pioneer Country Show on Gold 90.5 FM for a live interview. Mr. Pang shares with the audience the objectives of the Association and some up coming events.
CLDAS holds Line Dance Instructors Meeting
Posted: 3 Sep 2000
CLDAS holds an Instructors Meeting to officially inform the line dance instructors in Singapore the formation of the Country Line Dance Association (Singapore). Some 30 or so instructors that CLDAS comes to know of from different avenues have been invited to the meeting. CLDAS aims to interact and gather feedback from the instructors on several issues.
Line Dance Jam starts at Down Town East
Posted: 2 Sep 2000
This is the first session of the Line Dance Jam at Down Town East, Pasir Ris. The event will become a regular feature to be held every Saturday night. CLDAS is part of the efforts behind the jam session, advising the music selections and suggesting the accompanying line dances.
CLDAS launches Introductory Membership Drive
Posted: 24 Aug 2000
CLDAS launches an Introductory Membership Drive to recruit members into the association. During the launch, entrance fee is waived. A CLDAS Logo Competition is held in conjunction with the Membership Drive. Winner of the competition could look forward to a Lifetime Membership worth S$500.
CLDAS gets official approval
Posted: 8 Aug 2000
The Registry of Societies, Singapore, gives the official approval for the formation of the Country Line Dance Association (Singapore). The approval is subject to the full payment of a registration fee.
1st CLDAS Pro Tem Committee Meeting
Posted: 18 Jun 2000
The CLDAS Pro Tem committee holds their first steering committee meeting to prepare for the set up of the association. The meeting is chaired by the Founding President of CLDAS, Mr. Michael Pang.
