From September 22nd to 24th Tucson, Arizona was the setting for three fabulous days of Swinging and Stomping to all those who attended Tony and Lana Wilson's "2nd Annual Tucson Country Fiesta." The event which took place at the Fabulous "Voyager RV Resort" featured Line Dance Workshops in three separate spectacular rooms from a Super Lineup of Instructors that included Noel Castle, Henry Costa, Pati Fall, Neil Hale, Judy McDonald, Christopher Petre, John Robinson, and Jenifer & Larry Wolf. In addition there were also Vendors on hand selling all kinds of goodies and Evening Dances on Friday and Saturday in the facilities Main Ballroom with D. J. Jim Fall!
 On Friday Henry made his debut at the event and was greeted with a warm welcome as he taught his new dance "Dreaming Of You" and later joined everyone out on a filled floor when it was requested during the enjoyable friday night dance. The next day Henry had a full day of classes kicking things off with his award winning "Temptin'" which saw those attending having a good time especially with the steppers featured soulful arm movements as they enjoyed grooving along to everything from Alabama's version of "My Girl" to The Temptations "I'm Here" (Metro Mix) in the Catalina room.  Saturday afternoon saw Henry head to the Grand Ballroom to teach for the first time his hot new stepper "Thrive." In the middle of the lesson as dancers swayed across the floor clapping to the beat of Gloria Estefan's "I Just Wanna Be Happy" fellow instructor John Robinson and his Dancin' Monkey's saw what was going on and joined Henry in the fun bringing smiles to all. Next up Henry was off to the Arizona Room for his new beginner's waltz "Daybreak" when during the lesson someone suggested an alternate version be made for couples. Never one to turn down a request Henry decided to have the class join him into helping making that couples version which after a little bit of work came together and became reality. Henry would like to thank all those who helped fine tune "Daybreak" for the Couples Crowd!  As the Saturday Night Dance was coming to a close those who attended Henry's earlier class wanted a "Thrive" encore for themselves and those who hadn't seen it so Henry Costa along with John Robinson and his Dancin' Monkey's lead everyone moving and groovin to the beat! Following this Henry and John ended the evening activities on a high note with Robinson's classic hit "Dangerous" which saw Henry point at John and ask Are you Dangerous? leading everyone out to dance the first wall with them after which "Mr. Hopping Mad!" and "Mr. Showcase" took center stage improvising their own moves as they went back and forth at each other throughout the dance ending a great evening of wonderful dancing to thunderous applause! Sunday saw Henry fill the Catalina Room with his final appearance teaching his signature stepper "Hopping Mad!" to his good friend Jewels Hanson's super song "Just Like Jack" as he finished off a great weekend of good times had by all.  Throughout the weekend Henry also enjoyed joining the great group of instructors appearing in celebrating Judy McDonald's birthday and also in learning some of their hot new dances among them "A Little Too Late" by Noel Castle, "Ah Si!" and "Lipstick" by Pati Fall, "Las Pistolas" and "Storybook Endings" by Neil Hale, "Raven's Bump", "Fools and Beer", "Got No Sense", and Running Away Home" by Christopher Petre, "Back In Town" and "Dipstick" by Judy McDonald, "Drop Dead Smile", "Kowboy Krazy", and "Mister In-Between" by John Robinson, "Tango Nel Fango" and "Memphis Blues" by Jenifer and Larry Wolf.  Henry Says, "I'd Like To Thank Tony and Lana Wilson And All Of Their Tucson Country Fiesta Staff For Allowing Me To Be A Part Of Their Fabulous Event! Also To John, Christopher, Neil, Judy, Pati, Noel, Larry and Jenifer It Was An Honor To Appear Along Side Such A Top Notch Group Of Instructors Who Are Also Great People Too! Lastly And Most Important To All The Wonderful Dancers Who Attended This Event! It Was All Of You With Your Warm Welcome, Enthusiasm And Friendliness That Made This My First Trip To Arizona A Truly Special Weekend! Thanks For The Magical Memories! I Hope I Get To Come Back Your Way Again Soon! Till We See Each Other Again On The Floor Take Care And Keep On Dancin'...." |
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