Southern Maryland Boot Scooters
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Line Dancing Events
Members of the Southern Maryland Boot Scooters regularly attend monthly dances and annual line dancing conferences and workshops, as well as participate in dance-related vacation travel. For many of these events, the team is able to submit a list of dance requests in advance. The Boot Scooters sometimes serve as the host team for travel events, and team leader Leslie Harvey often is one of the instructors. Here are some of the places you likely will see our team members:
ADF Bingo, Mechanicsville, makes a donation to the dance team for every shift a Boot Scooter Volunteer works. Many team members work at the bingo hall to offset the cost of travel.
Monthly Events
Country Dance (second Saturday)
American Legion, Chesapeake Beach, MD
The evening begins with a line dance lesson at 7:00 pm and a partners dance lesson at 7:30 pm. The band Southern Winds plays from 8:00 pm until midnight. The cost is $15 per person and includes soft drinks, draft beer and light munchies.
Annual Events
Diamond State Line Dance Workshop (late March)
April 5-6, 2024
Brandywine Plaza Hotel, Claymont, DE
Presented by Joanne Brady (jobrady.weebly.com)
Future Dates: TBA
This event includes an all-day workshop with lunch on Friday, as well as evening dances on both Thursday and Friday. There also will be vendors, as well as a Chinese auction with proceeds going to a local charity.
The Line Dance Marathon (late May / early June)
May 30-June 3, 2024
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, Durham, NC
Presented by Jean Garr and Scott Blevins (thelinedancemarathon.com)
Future Dates: May 29-June 1, 2025
This event is four days of learning and four nights of open dancing for all skill levels, beginner through advanced. Attendees can choose from more than 90 hours of workshops taught by top international instructors. There is a show followed by a themed dance party on Saturday night. There also is a choreography competition. The Line Dance Marathon is the longest running all-line-dance event in the world and is now in its third decade.
Virginia Line Dance Festival (early August)
August 3-6, 2023
Holiday Inn Fredericksburg Conference Center, Fredericksburg, VA
Presented by Olivia Ray (www.gottalinedanceva.com) and Nat Morgan
Future Dates: TBA
This event is for dancers of all levels. Dances are taught each hour for three dancing levels (Ultra Beginner, Beginner to Low Intermediate, and Intermediate to Advanced) and there is a room dedicated to each level for open dancing each evening.
OC Halloween Dance Weekend (late October)
October 25-27, 2024
Ocean City, MD
Presented by Sandy Garrish (www.Time2LiveBetter.com)
Future Dates: TBA
The weekend includes Friday night dancing, Saturday workshops, and a Saturday night Halloween dance party.
Dance Vacations
Future Dates: TBA