Dance Lessons and Dance Instructors: Come learn how to dance at the BRB!
Dance lessons every Thursday evening
Line dance lesson 8:30 - 9 PM
Couples’ dance lesson 9:30 - 10 PM
Open dancing before, between, and after lessons
Evie DeRanieri
I have been entertaining the Houston community with Dance, since 1986, when I belonged to the Montrose Country Cloggers. I am one of the founding members of Southern Country Houston, and have been a member since 1991. I have been an instructor for Southern Country Houston since 1992, and I am, presently, on the Southern Country Houston exhibition dance team. Originally from Groves, TX, I now reside in Houston with my partner of 19 1/2 years, Carol Martinez. I am a graduate of the University of Houston. My hobbies include dancing, fishing, casinos, spending time with family and friends.
Carol Martinez
I have been involved in dance in the Houston community since 1986. I was a member of The Montrose Country Cloggers and performed with the dance group at many gay and straight events. I am one of the founding members of Southern Country Houston, and have been a member since 1991. I began instructing dance for Southern Country Houston in 1992. I am, presently, on the Southern Country Houston exhibition dance team. I am currently the Performance Coordinator and Choreographer for Southern Country Houston’s exhibition dance team. I have competed and won titles in couples compitition and line dance competition in the Internional Association of Gay and Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs dance circuit. I also teach private dance lessons. I am a native of Houston, TX. and I still reside in Houston with my partner of 19 1/2 years, Evie DeRanieri. My hobbies include dancing, fishing, casinos, spending time with family and friends, going to movies, & motorcycle riding.
Dance Lessons with SoCoHo
We offer free dance lessons on Thursday evening at the Brazos River Bottom (the BRB) at 2400 Brazos St in Houston. Join us from 8-10:30PM. You don’t need a partner—just a good attitude!
We usually teach a line dance during the first hour and a couples’ dance during the second hour. For the couples’ dances, we begin with the basics on the first Thursday of the month: body positioning, frame, basic technique and basic steps. As the month progresses, we add on to the basic steps and by the end of the month, you have a nice dance pattern to bring to the floor the next time you go out dancing.
3 reasons Country Western & Country Dancing may be for you.
Reason #1: Country Western & Country Dancing is easy to learn! Best of all lessons are FUN & FREE every Thursday (Thirsty Thursdays) starting at 8:00PM at the BRB. Reason #2: Southern Country Houston is open to everyone who enjoys dancing. Everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level, from beginner to advanced dancers. Reason #3: Everyone is welcome to dance with Southern Country Houston whether you choose to join the group as a member or just like to dance with us.
Did you know??? Southern Country Houstonis also a 501 (c) 3 Charity. We raise moneyall year long for those in need.
We are also a Social Organization. We meet for dinner, movies, Ice Cream parties, BBQs, shopping sprees, etc. We are working on plans for a few road trips, and we are open to suggestions for fun things to do.
free entry to the BRB (excluding special BRB events) Happy Hour prices at the BRBIAGLCWDC name tag (on request) group rates when we travel (when available) voting power at Southern Country Houston membership meetings eligibility to run for office on the Board of Directors benefits available to members of clubs that belong to the IAGLCWDC eligibility to serve on committees at IAGLCWDC conventions
This might be particularly interesting to you who are involved in dance competition. You have a voice when rules and regulations of the competition are discussed.
-- SoCoHo’s performance team!
