Liz Collett

Healthy Bones

Is it Possible?

You can improve bone density
and have fun at the same time?

According to researchers from Griffith University’s School of Physiotherapy it is.

They knew that in order for people to participate in exercise over a long period of time, the exercises needed to be easy, low cost, safe and fun. ….Continue reading….»

A Balance of Comfort and Support

Good Footwear

Even though it is not expected that we Line Dance in cowboy boots, our footwear is very important for our personal comfort and I have proven many times that wearing shoes / boots that support your feet and ankles allow you to have better concentration when learning to Line Dance.

Having taught Line Dancing for over 17 years and teaching thousands of new beginners I notice the ladies with loose or ill-fitting shoes often struggle picking up the steps I am trying to teach them.

On several occasions I have advised them to change their footwear and, having done so, have found that not only was it more comfortable but they could concentrate far better ….Continue reading….»

Get Smart

Dancers High?  What is it?

Physical exercise is not just good for our bodies but also for our brains.  It raises the levels of serotonin thereby making us feel good – Runners call it a runners high.
I call it a Line Dancers High.  However this good feeling doesn’t actually stop losing the sharpness of our minds.

I read an article recently stating that deteriorating mental sharpness is reduced by up to 76% by the fun activity of ….Continue reading….»

With shows on TV like “Dancing With the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance” people are taking up dancing in droves. Line Dancing is no different and apart from the pure enjoyment of it there are many other benefits both physical, mental and social.. ….Continue reading….»

The New Year has begun and time for New Beginner Line Dance Classes!

There are many people showing interest in taking up Line Dancing – maybe a New Year’s resolution to become active in a social, fun, healthy form of exercise and stress relief.

My New Beginner DAY class
Southport Sharks
Tuesdays afternoons 12.30-2pm ($7)

My New Beginner EVENING class
Bellevue Park State School (Sapium Rd, Southport)
Thursday evenings 6-7pm. ($6)

I am frequently coming across people who have learnt or improved their Line Dancing skills with the help of my Instructional Line Dance DVDs and it is good to know ….Continue reading….»

Tickets are selling well for the  Formal “Bling” Ball in October.

Once again the tickets will be strictly limited due to seating for dinner and the theme is Black, Red & Silver. Many people are planning ahead as they made a great weekend of it last year. Tickets available lizcollett_2000@yahoo.com.au or

Ph:  07 55326952        Mob: 0412 598911

Particulars available www.linedance.com.au

Line Dancing

The term Line Dancing comes from the fact that you dance a routine in a formation of parallel lines.

A line dance routine is generally made up of a series or sequence of moves that is repeated over and over to one piece of music.  These sequences can be from simple and easy to extremely difficult depending on the level it was choreographed for.  Each song generally has its own dance choreographed to it. ….Continue reading….»