Mississippi Valley Country Dance Association

11/24/2025

Hello Dancing Friends!

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 7 pm - MVCDA Line dance lessons
$ 2 per member
$ 4 per member

Gary will be teaching "Twenty-two"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luQb4lPTvMs&list=RDluQb4lPTvMs&start_radio=1

Reviews may include: ?
"Let it Snow"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX61pFSLYnk&list=RDUX61pFSLYnk&start_radio=1
"Hold On To"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0cTqmUTP24
Rita's Waltz
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkrdfmZx-Ro&list=RDWkrdfmZx-Ro&start_radio=1
"Donna, Donna"
Sorry there is no video available.
"Weren't for the Wind"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfGzOhpDN7Y&list=RDCfGzOhpDN7Y&start_radio=1
Glass of Wine
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PtzzDK14xQ
"Rattlesnake Kiss"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU8m9ob7i1o

Thursday, November 27, 2025 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!🦃🦃

Friday, November 28, 2025 - 7 pm - there will be NO MVCDA Friday night dance on the night after Thanksgiving!😭

Arlene

**All MVCDA events are held at 1230 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL
**Look for the bright yellow awning! "All Fur Fun

Choreographed by: Michelle Risley (Sept 2024)32 count - 4 wall - Absolute Beginner level line danceMusic: You Look Like You Love Me - Ella Langley & Riley Green

11/17/2025

Hello Dancing Friends!

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 7 pm - MVCDA Line dance lessons
$ 2 per member
$ 4 per member

I may get a little grief 🤪but here is my pick for lessons:🫣
"Let it Snow"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX61pFSLYnk&list=RDUX61pFSLYnk&start_radio=1

Reviews may include:
"Hold On To"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0cTqmUTP24
Rita's Waltz
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkrdfmZx-Ro&list=RDWkrdfmZx-Ro&start_radio=1
"Donna, Donna"
Sorry there is no video available.
"Weren't for the Wind"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfGzOhpDN7Y&list=RDCfGzOhpDN7Y&start_radio=1
Glass of Wine
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PtzzDK14xQ
"Rattlesnake Kiss"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU8m9ob7i1o

Friday, November 21, 2025 - 7 pm - MVCDA will be hosting a dance

FYI...there will be NO MVCDA Friday night dance on the night after Thanksgiving, 11/28!

Arlene

**All MVCDA events are held at 1230 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL
**Look for the bright yellow awning! "All Fur Fun

Choreographed by: Mei Wuu, USA (Dec 09)Music: Let It Snow by Beatle-esque ChristmasDescriptions: 32 Count, 4 WallLevel: Beginner Line Dance

11/10/2025

Hello Dancing Friends!

News from the Prez:
When I got up this am, the thought I had was "Up jumped the devil!'. 30 degrees.
What a night we had last Friday. 21 members and 6 of our Lost Country Dancer friends had a ghoulish time. We were infested with flies! Not the kind we use the fly swatter on. You know who they are, they do it every year, Ed, Denise, Betty and RIch. Most were in costume that made it a fun time. After two weeks of danceless Fridays, it was a great recovery. The treats were over the top also. Thanks to all that made this a special night. A special thank you to Gail Van Damme for the wonderful table decorations! Enjoy the week.
The jail bird.

Below are some pictures of the Post Halloween party.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - 7 pm - MVCDA Line dance lessons
$ 2 per member
$ 4 per member

I am going to teach/review:
Rita's Waltz
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkrdfmZx-Ro&list=RDWkrdfmZx-Ro&start_radio=1

Reviews may include:
"Donna, Donna"
Sorry there is no video available.
"Weren't for the Wind"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfGzOhpDN7Y&list=RDCfGzOhpDN7Y&start_radio=1
Glass of Wine
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PtzzDK14xQ
"Always Humble"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRHBFcuyiF8
"Pour Me A Drink".
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRjMS1US7jg&list=RDHRjMS1US7jg&start_radio=1
"Fool 4 You"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik-82StOyhk&list=RDik-82StOyhk&start_radio=1

Friday, November 7, 2025 - 7 pm - MVCDA will be hosting the dance
Arlene

**All MVCDA events are held at 1230 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL

From Scooter Lee's "Best Of Scooter Lee" (DVD)Dance Name: Rita's WaltzChoreographer: Jo ThompsonDance Type: Waltz Rhythm Line DanceSong Used: Rita's WaltzDan...

11/03/2025

Hello Dancing Friends!
First, news from the Prez:
Hope all enjoyed the time change shortened weekend. That was a mouthful for me.

It is finally here! Our Halloween Party. I am getting a few decorations from my over the top decorator daughter. Please feel free to bring decorations for your table.

Please come early and get the meeting out of the way and party on. Remember, $25 cash to the voted on best costume.

Da Prez, Gary

Tuesday, November 3, 2025 - 7 pm - MVCDA Line dance lessons
$ 2 per member
$ 4 per member

I am going to teach "Weren't for the Wind"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfGzOhpDN7Y&list=RDCfGzOhpDN7Y&start_radio=1

Reviews may include:
Ghostbusters
Sorry there is no video available.
"The Addams Family"
Check out the video for "The Addams Family" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeSciPOXp8o
Glass of Wine to "Monster Mash"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PtzzDK14xQ
"Always Humble"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRHBFcuyiF8
"Pour Me A Drink".
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRjMS1US7jg&list=RDHRjMS1US7jg&start_radio=1
"Fool 4 You"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik-82StOyhk&list=RDik-82StOyhk&start_radio=1

Friday, November 7, 2025 - 6:45 MVCDA Membership meeting and hosting a belated Halloween party - costumes are optional but encouraged! There will be prizes!
Arlene

**All MVCDA events are held at 1230 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL
**Look for the bright yellow awning! "All Fur Fun

Fool 4 You32 count. 4 wall easy improver line dance! 1 small 2 ct tag!Choreographed by: Trevor Thornton & Brandon Zahorsky Music: Fool - Thomas Rhett Step Sh...

10/27/2025

Dance opportunities for this week, October 20, 2025

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 7 pm - MVCDA Line dance lessons
$ 2 per member
$ 4 per member
We will be dancing to "spooky tunes" pne last week.
I have been out of town so we shall have to see what new dance I can come up with. I am thinking about an oldie - "The Witch Doctor"
It is not really a Halloween dance.
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgvIzBGXt8I&list=RDNgvIzBGXt8I&start_radio=1

Reviews may include:
Ghostbusters
Sorry there is no video available.
"The Addams Family"
Check out the video for "The Addams Family" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeSciPOXp8o
Glass of Wine to "Monster Mash"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PtzzDK14xQ
"Always Humble"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRHBFcuyiF8
"Pour Me A Drink".
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRjMS1US7jg&list=RDHRjMS1US7jg&start_radio=1
"Fool 4 You"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik-82StOyhk&list=RDik-82StOyhk&start_radio=1

Upcoming announcements:
Friday, October 31st - due to Halloween - THERE WILL BE NO DANCE

Sunday, November 2, 2025 - Daylight Saving Time ends...FALL BACK

Friday, November 7, 2025 - 6:45 MVCDA Membership meeting and hosting a belated Halloween party - costumes are optional! There will be prizes!
Arlene

Another dance opportunity:
Saturday, 11/1 - 7-10 pm Line Dance Night at the Stables in Kewanee
Hosted by Wendi Pauletti - 2256 US 34 Kewanee
$5 cover charge. There will be a food truck and cash bar.

**All MVCDA events are held at 1230 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL

THE WITCH DOCTOR Danse de ligne débutant intermédiaire 48 comptes 2 mursChorégraphe : Michael Vera-LobosMusique : Witch Doctor -- Cartoons ...

10/20/2025

Hello Dancing Friends!

News from the Prez:
A big THANK YOU to the 11 bodies at the dance last Friday night. Best wishes to our dancers that have medical issues, hope to see you back soon. It is great that our members communicate. Knowing that 3 more members will not be at the October 24th dance, the board has decided to cancel said dance/Halloween party. We have already cancelled the October 31st dance, so we will have our Halloween party November 7th. The meeting will be short and maybe a shell of a meeting, all activities to start at 6:45. Come in costume and have a chance at a $25 gift card, and feel free to decorate your own table.

Even though attendance at Tuesday lessons has been down, we will have them on the 21st and 28th. Mostly likely will be a few dances to Halloween tunes and reviews. Cathy, Arlene and I made a night of it last Tuesday.

Always feel free to offer your thoughts and ideas. Maybe Ed Z, will come in his hospital gown and IV!!?? Thank you for your continued support. Lame Duck Prez(maybe the last one the club will have)
Gary R.

Dance opportunities for this week, October 20, 2025

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 -7 pm - MVCDA Line dance lessons
$ 2 per member
$ 4 per member
We will be dancing to "spooky tunes"
I will see what new dance I can come up with.
Reviews may include:
Ghostbusters
Sorry there is no video available.
"The Addams Family"
Check out the video for "The Addams Family" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeSciPOXp8o
Glass of Wine to "Monster Mash"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PtzzDK14xQ
"Always Humble"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRHBFcuyiF8
"Pour Me A Drink".
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRjMS1US7jg&list=RDHRjMS1US7jg&start_radio=1
"Fool 4 You"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik-82StOyhk&list=RDik-82StOyhk&start_radio=1

Friday, October 24, 2025 - MVCDA will NOT be hosting the Halloween party tonight. The dance for tonight has been cancelled.
Upcoming announcements:

Friday, October 31st - due to Halloween - THERE WILL BE NO DANCE

Friday, November 7, 2025 - 6:45 MVCDA Membership meeting and hosting a belated Halloween party - costumes are optional
Arlene

More dance opportunities:
Saturday, 10/25 - 6-9 pm Eldridge Community Center & Skate Park $5 cover charge
400 S 16th Avenue, Eldridge
Saturday, 11/1 - 7-10 pm Line Dance Night at the Stables in Kewanee
Hosted by Wendi Pauletti - 2256 US 34 Kewanee
$5 cover charge. There will be a food truck and cash bar.

**All MVCDA events are held at 1230 15th Avenue, East Moline, Il.

NOTE : walk through from 1:35line dance The Addams Family Choreographer: Dolly Kingsley Music: Halloween or TV theme song Count: 0 Wall: 2Phrased High Beginn...

10/13/2025

Tuesday, October 17, 2025 7 pm - MVCDA Line dance lessons
$ 2 per member
$ 4 per member

Gary is playing "spooky tunes"
I plan to teach "Ghostbusters.
Sorry there is no video available.

Reviews may include:
"The Addams Family" and/or "Monster Mash"?
Check out the video for "The Addams Family" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeSciPOXp8o
"Always Humble"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRHBFcuyiF8
"Pour Me A Drink".
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRjMS1US7jg&list=RDHRjMS1US7jg&start_radio=1
"Fool 4 You"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik-82StOyhk&list=RDik-82StOyhk&start_radio=1

Friday, October 17, 2025 - 7 pm - MVCDA will be hosting a dance.
$8 per person
Treats are welcome.
Gary will be the DJ

Upcoming announcements:
Friday, October 24th - MVCDA will host a Halloween party - costumes are optional

Friday, October 31st - due to Halloween - THERE WILL BE NO DANCE

Arlene

More dance opportunities:
Saturday, 10/18 - 6-9 pm Bettendorf Outdoor Line Dance Party
23rd Street in Bettendorf (Ice Skating location) $ 5 cover charge
Saturday, 10/25 - 6-9 pm Eldridge Community Center & Skate Park $5 cover charge
400 S 16th Avenue, Eldridge
Saturday, 11/1 - 7-10 pm Line Dance Night at the Stables in Kewanee
Hosted by Wendi Pauletti - 2256 US 34 Kewanee
$5 cover charge. There will be a food truck and cash bar.

**All MVCDA events are held at 1230 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL
**Look for the bright yellow awning! "All Fur Fun

NOTE : walk through from 1:35line dance The Addams Family Choreographer: Dolly Kingsley Music: Halloween or TV theme song Count: 0 Wall: 2Phrased High Beginn...

10/05/2025

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 -7 pm - MVCDA Line dance lessons
$ 2 per member
$ 4 per member
Gary is planning on teaching "spooky tune" dances
Maybe "The Addams Family" and/or "Monster Mash"?
Check out the video for "The Addams Family" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeSciPOXp8o

Reviews may include:
"Always Humble"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRHBFcuyiF8
"Pour Me A Drink".
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRjMS1US7jg&list=RDHRjMS1US7jg&start_radio=1
"Fool 4 You"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik-82StOyhk&list=RDik-82StOyhk&start_radio=1

Friday, October 10, 2025 - 7 pm - MVCDA will be hosting a dance.
$8 per person
Treats are welcome.
Gary will be the DJ

Upcoming announcements:
Friday, October 24th - MVCDA will host a Halloween party - costumes are optional

Friday, October 31st - due to Halloween - THERE WILL BE NO DANCE

Arlene

More dance opportunities:
Saturday, 10/18 - 6-9 pm Bettendorf Outdoor Line Dance Party
23rd Street in Bettendorf (Ice Skating location) $ 5 cover charge
Saturday, 10/25 - 6-9 pm Eldridge Community Center & Skate Park $5 cover charge
400 S 16th Avenue, Eldridge
Saturday, 11/1 - 7-10 pm Line Dance Night at the Stables in Kewanee
Hosted by Wendi Pauletti - 2256 US 34 Kewanee
$5 cover charge. There will be a food truck and cash bar.

**All MVCDA events are held at 1230 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL
**Look for the bright yellow awning! "All Fur Fun

NOTE : walk through from 1:35line dance The Addams Family Choreographer: Dolly Kingsley Music: Halloween or TV theme song Count: 0 Wall: 2Phrased High Beginn...

09/22/2025

Hi Dancing Friends!
Dance opportunities for this week, September 22, 2025

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 -7 pm - MVCDA Line dance lessons
$ 2 per member
$ 4 per member

I am planning on teaching "Always Humble"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRHBFcuyiF8

Reviews may include:
"Pour Me A Drink".
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRjMS1US7jg&list=RDHRjMS1US7jg&start_radio=1

"Fool 4 You"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik-82StOyhk&list=RDik-82StOyhk&start_radio=1

Friday, September 26, 2025 - 7 pm - MVCDA will be hosting a dance
$8 per person
Treats are welcome.
Gary will be the DJ
Arlene

**All MVCDA events are held at 1230 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL
**Look for the bright yellow awning! "All Fur Fun "

Choreographed by Willie Brown (Feb 2022)32 count - 4 wall - Beginner level line danceMusic: Humble - Ian Munsick

09/15/2025

Hi Dancing Friends!
Dance opportunities for this week, September 15, 2025

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 -7 pm - MVCDA Line dance lessons
$ 2 per member
$ 4 per member
I am planning on teaching "Pour Me A Drink".
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRjMS1US7jg&list=RDHRjMS1US7jg&start_radio=1

Reviews may include:
"Fool 4 You"
Check out the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik-82StOyhk&list=RDik-82StOyhk&start_radio=1

Friday, September 19, 2025 - 7 pm - MVCDA will be hosting a dance
$8 per person
Treats are welcome.
Gary will be the DJ
Arlene

**All MVCDA events are held at 1230 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL
**Look for the bright yellow awning! "All Fur Fun "

Pour Me A Drink AB choreographed by Rob Williams (Feb '25) - 32 count, 4 wall, absolute beginner line dance. Tutorial: https://youtu.be/4_6PNm1Zf180:00 Demo3...

09/08/2025

Hello Dancing Friends!

Here is the dance opportunity for this week!

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - NO LESSON TONIGHT
Lessons will get back to "normal" next week, Tuesday, September 16th.

Friday, September 12, 2025 - 7 pm MVCDA will host a country dance.
$8 per person
Treats are welcome.
Gary will be the DJ

Arlene

**All MVCDA events are held at 1230 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL
**Look for the bright yellow awning! "All Fur Fun "

08/23/2025

Hello Friday night people.
As we have done in the past, the August 29th dance (5th Friday) will be free.
DJ (Gary) is not charging.
There will be a 50/50, but both halves will be given away.
Thanks for all your support to keep MVCDA strong.
There will be no line dance lessons until September 16th.
Gary R