http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.dustngrace.com en-us Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:44:55 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/post/162623/boot-stomp-glory-gisborne-good-times/ March was all about one big thing… Boot Stomp in Gisborne - and what a weekend it turned out to be.With no Clive Bootscootin’ social this month, all eyes (and boots) were on the first-ever Boot Stomp competition hosted by Rhythm ’n Lines.Road trip vibes & Friday funIt was a sunny Friday when we hit the road from Napier with Anna and Lily - and even hubby joined in for his first official line dancing roadie with the crew.We arrived, settled into our accommodation, and naturally headed ... Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:17:15 +1300 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/#post162623 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/post/162621/dancing-dunedin-detours/ February… what a month.We kicked things off with a Kiwiana-themed Clive Bootscootin’ Friday social (on a Thursday, just to keep us on our toes). I fully embraced the theme… as a bumble bee. Classic Aotearoa Kiwiana, right?From there, it was all feet on the floor as we powered through final practices for the Dunedin Line Dance Gala the following weekend… and wow, it did not disappoint.Dunedin days & Dance floor nightsBefore even leaving Napier we danced Necklace at the HB Airport and ... Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/#post162621 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/post/159444/steps-sun-stomping-ground/ The year kicked off with sunshine, laughter, and plenty of dancing. On New Year’s Day, we headed to Mahanga Beach - the pickleball net was out, the sun was shining, and it was my first time playing! Pauline from Rhythm’n Lines in Gisborne called through, so we danced a few Dunedin dances together for practice at the upcoming Dunedin Gala.  We danced, swam, and yes, danced Wagon Wheel, at the Mokotahi Lookout. Hubby joined in again - he claims it was because of a few beers, but I’... Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:57:32 +1300 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/#post159444 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/post/159251/dancing-celebrations-year-end-highlights/ December turned out to be anything but quiet! The month kicked off with teaching a session at the International Day of People with Disabilities, which was such a rewarding experience. We joined our friends at the Napier Clubs not once, but twice this month, and a huge shoutout to the lovely Wendy for hosting her birthday line dance celebration – so much laughter and energy.The summer gear was out for our beach-themed Christmas party, I did sneak away from for a few hours to help teach a c... Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/#post159251 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/post/159249/halloween-line-dancing-and-christmas-cheer/ November was packed with laughs, music, and a little bit of spookiness.Our November line dance party theme was Halloween. You can imagine my surprise when Bex walked in fresh off the plane from her USA trip! Boydy, Vic, Sahmara, and I kicked right off by making our own Halloween pumpkins – don’t worry, no one was harmed in the process. I was super stoked that hubby came along and even dressed up for the occasion. He even managed another go at Wagon Wheel – slowly but surely converting him ... Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/#post159249 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/post/155894/steps-stages-and-spectacular-falls/ I missed the October party as I was in Tauranga learning but got to hang out there with the Tauranga Line Dancers, it reminded me how challenging it is to learn so many dances in a short space of time!Back home, October was packed with performances and adventures. We danced at the Hawke’s Bay A & P Show in front of thousands of people, and it was such a joy to see a few young girls jump on stage to perform a dance they’d learned at a pop-up lesson the previous week that Emily had taken ... Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/#post155894 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/post/155893/boots-birthday-and-blossom-festival/ September kicked off with our Friday theme party of wear something you wouldn’t normally wear. I had so much fun dressing up in my 80s-inspired outfit – boots and all! This month we mastered Footloose, and Bex and I choreographed Stomping Ground to Hayley Jensen’s track, which was a total blast.The month really picked up with Clive Bootscootin’s 2nd birthday celebrations. We danced with line dancers from across the lower North Island – it all started with the pre-party party, such an a... Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/#post155893 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/post/152480/double-denim-first-releases/ After a dry July, August swung the other way – and oh boy, was it full fun! We kicked off with a Double Denim Friday Night Party, followed the very next morning by a road trip for Country Brunch in Wellington. While there, Bex and I interviewed Christine Stewart from Silver Lining for the podcast – another chance to connect with incredible people in the line dance world.Back home, the month was a blur of music and milestones:Friday night at The Clive with Gone Country (Clive Bootscootin’s ... Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/#post152480 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/post/152478/stars-stripes-stepping-up/ July was another big one. First, Bex, Michaela and I raised over $625 for the Dry July Trust by staying sober all month – proof that you don’t need alcohol to have a great time. Our 4th of July party was our biggest yet, with everyone decked out in red, white, and blue. Seeing our boot sisters from Gisborne and Whakatāne join in made it even more special.On 12 July, I headed down to Wellington for the Dracula’s Cabaret Show with Maree, followed by some (squeezed-in!) line dancing at Dakot... Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/#post152478 http://www.dustngrace.com/blog/post/152477/goth-nights-podcast-beginnings/ June’s 1st Friday of the month theme was Goth.  Honestly, I’ve never dressed up so much in my life since I started this line dance journey. Hubby reckons I need to convert the spare room into a line dancing wardrobe – boots, hats, jeans, and all. (I mean, he’s not wrong – can you really have too many pairs of jeans?)Mid-month, Bex, Michaela and I travelled to Whakatāne for Boots n Beats first hoedown. From helping out Willie the guitarist with a cheeky karaoke session (sorry I to... 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