Gettysburg Dance Rodeo

06/03/2026

🌪️✨ There’s a new traveler on the Yellow Brick Road-eo… and he’s bringing the energy all the way to Oz! ✨🌪️

We’re thrilled to welcome Braedon Crouse to our staff this November at Gettysburg Dance Rodeo! 👢🌈 Braedon Crouse is the passionate instructor behind Line Dancing with Braedon Crouse, bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm to the dance floor after starting his dance journey in late 2022 and beginning to instruct in 2023 with the launch of his business. He competes throughout the east coast and also choreographs line dances, showcasing both his performance skills and creativity. With a fun, approachable teaching style, Braedon makes line dancing easy to learn and exciting for dancers of all levels.

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06/02/2026

Dancing with Michelle Wright live is a whole different yellow brick road. She keeps the floor buzzing from the first count to the last…You probably know Michelle Wright from learning dances in the comfort of your living room with her YouTube tutorials but there is so much more. Michelle has been line dancing and instructing for over 10 years.
She is a high-energy line dance instructor bringing excitement, precision, and pure fun to dance floors everywhere. She has taught at events including the New England Line Dance Stopper, Fort Wayne Dance For All, New York State of Line, and the Americana Line Dance Hall of Fame in Spain as well as workshops all over. On top of teaching at events, she holds weekly and monthly classes and dance nights that range from social media popular dances to event dances and everything in between for all levels. Her classes blur the lines between bar dancing and event dances.
Michelle delivers clear, crowd-friendly instruction that keeps dancers motivated, moving, and smiling. Get ready for nonstop energy, laughter and a class you won’t forget!

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06/01/2026

Congratulations to GDR Instructor Ray Okuda! 👑🥇🎉

His intermediate level dance Friends Don’t was the USLDCC Overall Champion Dance, crowned at this past weekend’s Line Dance Marathon in Raleigh-Durham , NC.

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05/31/2026

From Europe to the Emerald City, Sharon Hume delivers world-champion credentials with a fun-first teaching style that keeps dancers hooked.
Sharon Hume has been dancing since ahe was 2yrs old. With over 30 Years Line dance experience and a Bachelors Degree in Dance, she has had amazing opportunities and experiences teaching and choreographing throughout Europe and America. Sharon has taught for over 30 years and had the great privilege of traveling across Europe and USA winning many titles including x15 European Championships and x2 World Championships. Sharon loves to bring fun based teaching as she believes people learn better when they are having fun!

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05/28/2026

Welcome to Oz, where Stephen & Laura Pistoia lead the steps, and the Dance Bullies make sure the dance floor stays full and smiling…Steve and Laura Pistoia are a well-matched team that have been dancing together for more than a decade. Their combined energy has helped them share the love of dance at venues throughout New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Steve typically spins the tunes and Laura provides the instruction. “The Dance Bullies” earned their nickname many years ago by keeping dancers on the floor long past the point of sore feet!
Their love for good music and energetic dances ultimately inspired them to write their own choreography. Steve made a name for himself with dances like “Heartache on the Dance Floor”, “Desperate Man”, “Down to the H***y Tonk”, and “Texas Time” partner dance. Today, they frequently choreograph together, and recent favorites have been “Ain’t Far From It”, “Whiskey Whiskey”, and “Somethin ‘Bout a Woman”.
In addition to their regular gigs, Steve and Laura have enjoyed guest instructing at larger venues throughout the US and hosting memorable barn dance parties at their own dance barn.
When they are not dancing, Steve enjoys metal detecting, fishing, & golf, which gives Laura time to play with art and work on writing her book. They both enjoy a good beach day and are looking forward to celebrating their 5th wedding anniversary in Mexico.
Above all, the Dance Bullies are passionate about line dancing and want everyone to have as much fun as they do – whether they like it or not. 🙂

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05/27/2026

Say hello to Krissie Brownlee—proof that the Yellow Brick Road leads straight to killer footwork 🌪️💃. From championship titles to advanced classes, Krissie brings brains, heart, and courage to the dance floor. Buckle up, Oz… she’s about to shake the Emerald City. 💚👠 …Krissie Brownlee is a line dance instructor based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. She has been actively involved in line and country dancing since 1993 and began teaching line dancing in 1995. Throughout her career, she has instructed dancers at several well-known local venues, including the Nitelight, Saddleridge, and the Rhythm House Café. She currently teaches an advanced line dance class and also rotates teaching and DJ responsibilities at the Palisades in McKeesport and Rough Cut Tavern.
In 1999, Krissie entered the competitive line dance arena, earning first-place finishes at both the JG Marathon in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Music City in Nashville, Tennessee. She continued competing from 1999 through 2013 on the UCWDC and West Coast Swing circuits, achieving multiple first-place titles and receiving numerous trophies and plaques. She has also been on staff for some local events: Danza Palooza, teaching line dances, and Cash Bash/ Swing and Hustle teaching Two-Step.
Krissie is highly versatile across multiple dance styles, including West Coast Swing, Hustle, Two Step, Cha Cha, and Pattern Partner; however, line dancing remains her primary passion and specialty.
In addition to dancing locally, Krissie and Kate travel extensively to dance with friends throughout the United States and abroad, including destinations such as Chicago, Illinois; Palm Springs, California; Orlando, Florida; Ireland; and upcoming travel throughout Great Britain.
Outside of dance, Krissie maintains an active lifestyle through endurance and recreational sports, including half marathons, triathlons, adventure racing, racquetball, pickleball, biking, and hiking.

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05/26/2026

🎭✨ Got a talent that doesn’t involve grapevines or triple steps? The Variety Show at Gettysburg Dance Rodeo is your time to shine!

Singing, comedy, instruments, magic, storytelling, weird hidden talents we didn’t know line dancers had… we want to see it. 🤠🌪️💛

🗓 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Before open dance at GDR
🎤 Interested in performing? Contact Martha to enter!

Because at GDR, the magic doesn’t stop when the dancing does. ✨ Join us in Gettysburg, PA | 724onthefloorlinedancing.com/gdr

05/25/2026

🌪️ Click your heels three times and meet Donna!…With 22+ years of line dance magic, she’ll have you laughing, learning, and dancing like you’re already in Oz. Warning: side effects include instant friends and permanent joy. 💛👠✨ Donna found her love of line dancing over 22 years ago and has spent the past 9 years instructing dancers of all levels — from beginner to advanced.

During the pandemic, Donna and her husband, DJ Craig, pivoted to the virtual world, hosting Zoom line dance classes several nights a week, keeping dancers connected, moving, and uplifted during a time when community mattered most.

Following the pandemic, Donna was hired as an instructor at Prospectors Dance Venue in Mount Laurel, NJ, where she taught 2–3 nights per week and quickly became a favorite among dancers.

After relocating to Charlotte, NC three years ago, Donna continues to share her passion through teaching popular event dances at Ballroom V, and additionally teaches at various local events throughout the Charlotte area — both private and public.

She has taught at numerous weekend workshops including:
• New England Line Dance Showstopper
• Dance in the Sand
• Motor City Dance Classic
•New York State of Line

Alongside her husband Craig, Donna is proud to be a Co-Event Director of the newest event on the circuit — the Queen City Line Dance Classic, with its inaugural event launching in February 2026 in Charlotte.

Donna brings energy, encouragement, and joy to every class she teaches. More than just steps, she’s passionate about building connections, growing the dance community, and creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels included. If you’re not already friends when you walk in, you’ll be family by the time you leave.

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05/24/2026

The curtain’s pulled back and the magic is real — give a sparkling Oz welcome to… Amy Christian, born in Singapore of East Indian descent started dance lessons at 12 years old and she kept on learning different genres like Ballroom, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Salsa and Lindy Hop. Amy discovered line dance in 2001 and fell in love with it! She has entered and won many dance competitions. Amy started teaching line dance classes in 2003 and she has continues to do so. Amy moved to the US in 2008 and resides in Muskegon, Michigan. Today,Amy is a world-renowned line dance instructor and choreographer. She has taught around the world, places like Australia, Japan, India, Taiwan, Malaysia and Canada. Amy loves to teach line dance with a passion to spread the “Joy Of Dance”. Amy has choreographed thousands of dances that are danced around the world. In 2005 Amy choreographed Feels So Good and it was so different that the judges were blown away by the choreography and they loved it. She won 1st place in that competition held in Hong Kong With judges Simon Ward, Doug Miranda, Barry Amato and Chris Watson. It was her 2nd dance she had ever choreographed, (her first choreography was choreographed with a couple of friends and that dance is called, Never Gonna Get It). Feels So Good dance became an instant hit and that dance was taught around the world. That dance spotlighted Amy as a choreographer and it literally changed her life. Here are a few of her dances, that are classic dances today: Feels So Good, Jai Ho, Don’t Cha Wish. Amy believes that, dancing is food… to our soul!

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05/23/2026

Straight out of Emerald City (with a pit stop in Pennsylvania), this legend helps turn chaos into confetti...
John Robinson began taking line dance lessons in 1993; less than a year later, he was teaching and competing. On the United Country Western Dance Council (UCWDC) circuit, he worked his way up from novice to Superstar, earning more than 40 first place titles – including World’s VI Line Dance Male Showcase Champion – along the way. John’s original choreography has received numerous accolades, including an Outstanding Dance Achievement Award in Canada for “Dangerous”; a 2017 Hall of Fame award in Spain for “Hootenanny”; and first
place at the 2021 UCWDC World Championships for “Mississippi Countdown” (co-choreographed with Kelly Cavallaro).
John has been nominated for several prestigious Linedancer Magazine Crystal Boot Awards, including International Instructor of the Year; International Choreographer of the Year; Dance Personality; and Dance of the Year for “Dangerous” (1999), “Switchblade USA” (2000), “Hot Potato” (2001), and “Slow Burn” (2004). In addition, John was recognized as Instructor of the Year at the North American Open Dance Championships in October 2001; was nominated for seven UCWDC Star Awards, winning Top Male Line Dance Instructor in 2004 and 2008;
has received seven Dancer’s Choice Awards; and was inducted into the Linedancer Magazine Hall of Fame in 2008 and the UCWDC Hall of Fame in 2018.
Throughout the course of his career, John has worked with many recording artists including the Ryes, Dallas Wayne, Nashville Attitude, Rick Tippe, Barry Amato, Pete Martinez, Nancy Hays, Matt Steel, Marlee Scott, Daniel Smith, Scooter Lee, Brady Seals, and Tiffany. John has also coached, choreographed
for, and performed with several award-winning
dance teams.
John is in demand as an instructor at clubs, local classes, and events of all sizes. He judges, emcees, and coordinates show numbers. He has taught in Australia, Austria, Bermuda, Canada, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. He also co-hosts the podcast “Controversial Conversations
with John Robinson & Kelly Cavallaro.”
As of 2025, John is the Event Director for Windy City
Line Dance Mania (WCLDM) in Chicago, Illinois.

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