Less than one week left to cast your vote for the annual Crystal Boot Awards, the Oscars of Line Dancing! This prestigious event celebrates the incredible contributions of dancers, choreographers, instructors, DJs, and performers who keep our community vibrant. It's also a fantastic excuse to put on your dancing shoes, dress to impress, and enjoy a fun-filled weekend (we all deserve a break after that long flight from NZ, right? 😉).

The Crystal Boot Awards Weekend: Blackpool Beckons!

The 2025 Crystal Boot Awards will be held at Blackpool's legendary Norbreck Castle, January 31st through February 3rd. This year's theme, "Nursery Rhymes," promises to unleash a wave of creative costumes and routines! But before the glitz and glam take center stage, let's make sure your voice is heard.

Vote for Your Favorites Now!

Head over to https://s.surveyplanet.com/tey75lzv to cast your vote for the 2024 nominees. Show your support for the talented individuals who inspire you on the dance floor! (Voting closes on January 11th)

Why Blackpool's Norbreck Castle?

Norbreck Castle holds a special place in the hearts of line dancers. This iconic venue boasts a capacity of 1,000, providing the perfect setting for workshops, award ceremonies, and, of course, endless dancing! The weekend promises a packed schedule filled with workshops led by renowned instructors, dazzling performances, and the unforgettable Awards Gala.

A Sneak Peek at the Weekend Festivities

• **Friday:** Get ready to mingle and groove! The weekend kicks off with guest arrivals, a social dance party, and surprise entertainment guaranteed to get everyone in the mood to celebrate.
• **Saturday:** The main event! A full day of workshops leads up to the spectacular awards ceremony. Prepare to be dazzled – past ceremonies have been compared to West End productions, overflowing with glamour and unforgettable surprises.
• **Sunday:** Wrap up the weekend with more workshops and a chance to truly embrace the "Nursery Rhymes" theme with creative costumes. Imagine seeing Humpty Dumpty two-stepping or Little Bo Peep waltzing across the dance floor! It's the perfect way to end an unforgettable weekend.
  
  

The Heart of the Crystal Boot Awards

Established in 1996 by Linedancer Magazine, the Crystal Boot Awards have grown into a not-for-profit event that benefits the Line Dance Foundation (LDF). The LDF provides vital support to professional and semi-professional dancers in need. By attending or simply casting your vote, you're contributing to the well-being of our beloved line dance community.

Don't Miss Out on the Magic!

Whether you're attending for the energetic workshops, the chance to connect with fellow dance enthusiasts, or the excitement of the awards ceremony, the Crystal Boot Awards weekend promises to be an unforgettable experience. So cast your vote, mark your calendars, gather your dance friends, and get ready to be part of the magic!

Crystal Boot Awards Nominees

Absolute Beginner Dance

• Last Time (Yvonne Anderson, Debbie Mabbs)
• Twenty Two (22) (Michelle Risley)
• We Can't Wait (Maggie Gallagher, Gary O'Reilly)
• My Heart Knows (Heather Barton)
• The Last Shanty (Gary O'Reilly)
• Dancing Queen (Alexis Tait)

Beginner Dance

• Two Blue Chairs & You (Alexis Strong)
• A Bar Song (Ben Murphy)
• Flowers in the Water (Heather Barton, Hayley Wheatley)
• Homecoming (Lee Hamilton)
• Made in Mexico (Maddison Glover)
• Dolly Would (Willie Brown)

Improver Dance

• Jealous of the Sun (Lee Hamilton, Jose Miguel Belloque Vane)
• The Card You Gamble (Gary O'Reilly)
• Sin City Lights (Karl-Harry Winson)
• Space in My Heart (Gary O'Reilly, Maggie Gallagher)
• Bringing It Back (Fred Whitehouse)
• Do It All Again (Gary O'Reilly, Maggie Gallagher)

Intermediate Dance

• Return to Love (Gary O'Reilly)
• In Walked You (Maggie Gallagher)
• Around the Fire (Kate Sala, Chrystel Duran, Darren Bailey, Guillaume Richard)
• Straight Line (Gary O'Reilly, Maggie Gallagher)
• Southern Gospel (Maddison Glover)
• Breathe (Simon Ward)
• Liquor Talking (Maddison Glover)
• Love Somebody (Maggie Gallagher)
• I Showed You the Door (Ria Vos)
• My Five Boys (Maggie Gallagher)

Advanced Dance

• Hook 'N Sling (Fred Whitehouse)
• Men on a Mission (Gary O'Reilly, Guillaume Richard, Niels Poulsen)
• Take My Love (Jean-Pierre Madge)
• Cheat Code (Shane McKeever, Fred Whitehouse)
• Die with a Smile (Simon Ward)
• Watch This (Tim Johnson, Maggie Gallagher)

Established Dance

• Telling On My Heart (Ria Vos)
• Ghosted (Niels Poulsen)
• Diamond in a Whiskey Glass (Alison & Peter Metelnick)
• Til You Can't (Gary O'Reilly)
• 3 Tequila Floor (Madison Glover, Jo Thompson Szymanski)
• To Know Me (Alison & Peter Metelnick)
• Storm and Stone (Maddison Glover)
• Without the Memories (Niels Poulsen)
• When You're Drunk (Glynn Rodgers, Heather Barton)
• If You Believe (Gary O'Reilly)

Classic Dance

• Let It Swing (Jamie Barnfield)
• Missing (Heather Barton)
• Until The Dawn (Gary Lafferty)
• Lay Low (Darren Bailey)
• I Close My Eyes (Hazel Pace)
• Vanotek Cha (Gary O'Reilly)
• Nothing But You (Darren Bailey)
• Rose from the Sea (Rosa Del Mar) (Rep Ghazali-Meaney)
• Faithful Soul (Maggie Gallagher, Gary O'Reilly)
• Mamma Mia! Why Me? (Lee Hamilton)

Vintage Dance

• Blue Night Cha (Kim Ray)
• Little Red Book (Dee Musk)
• Bitter Sweet Memory (Ria Vos)
• Just a Memory (John Dean, Maggie Gallagher)
• Islands in the Stream (Karen Jones)
• Wow Tokyo (Kate Sala, Ria Vos, The Tokyo Linedancers)
• It's Up to You (Kim Ray)
• Chill Factor (Daniel Whittaker, Hayley Westhead)
• Pot of Gold (Liam Hrycan)
• Amame (Robbie McGowan Hickie)
• Beautiful in My Eyes (Simon Ward)
• Heart of an Angel (Willie Brown)

Wild Card Dance

• Miles On It (Andrew Hayes)
• Birds of a Feather (Yvonne Anderson)
• Callum’s Rise (Colin Ghys)
• Wanna Be a Mona Lisa (Debbie Mabbs & Lorraine Monahan)
• Hold Me Now (Raymond Sarlemijn, Roy Hadisubroto, Jonas Dahlgren)
• Mona Lisa (Alison & Peter Metelnick)
• Vibe Check (Debbie Rushton)
• Seasons Over (Willie Brown, Heather Barton)
• What Makes a King (Jef Camps, Gregory Danvoie, Jose Miguel Belloque Vane)
• Nothing Wrong With You (Michael Lynn)

Female Personality

• Heather Barton
• Rebecca Lee
• Jo Thompson-Szymanski
• Ria Vos
• Michelle Risley
• Tina Argyle
• Debbie Rushton
• Yvonne Verhagen
• Grace David

Male Personality

• Lee Hamilton
• Niels Poulsen
• Fred Whitehouse
• Jamie Barnfield
• Guillaume Richard
• Darren Bailey
• Karl-Harry Winson
• Simon Ward
• Colin Ghy

Rising Star

• Remi Vingert
• Debbie Mabbs & Lorraine Monahan
• Andrew Hayes
• Grace David
• Gregory Danvoie
• Hayley Wheatley
• Tim Johnson
• Romain Brasme & Marlon Ronkes
• Colin Ghys

International Choreographer

• Guillaume Richard
• Simon Ward
• Niels Poulsen
• Roy & Fiona Hadisubroto
• Roy Verdonk
• Jose Miguel Belloque Vane
• Rebecca Lee
• Jean-Pierre Madge
• Joey Warren

UK Choreographer

• Lee Hamilton
• Darren Bailey
• Mark Furnell & Chris Godden
• Jamie Barnfield
• Shane McKeever
• Debbie Rushton
• Michelle Risley
• Karl-Harry Winson
• Heather Barton

International Instructor

• Guillaume Richard
• Simon Ward
• Niels Poulsen
• Roy & Fiona Hadisubroto
• Roy Verdonk
• Jose Miguel Belloque Vane
• Rebecca Lee
• John Robinson
• Grace David

UK Choreographer

• Lee Hamilton
• Darren Bailey
• Mark Furnell & Chris Godden
• Jamie Barnfield
• Shane McKeever
• Debbie Rushton
• Michelle Risley
• Karl-Harry Winson
• Heather Barton

UK Instructor

• Jamie Barnfield
• Shane McKeever
• Michelle Risley
• Lee Hamilton
• Debbie Mabbs & Lorraine Monahan
• Karl-Harry Winson
• Heather Barton
• Gary Lafferty
• Willie Brown

DJ

• Dave Morgan
• Jill Babinec
• Julie Lockton-Broy
• JP Potter
• Heather Barton
• Michael Lynn
• Michael O'Shea
• Virginie Roger
• Adrian Checkley

Music Artist

• Kelly McCall
• Nikky Napier
• Nadine Somers
• Billy Curtis
• Derek (Magill) Darby
• Tanya Turner
• Jukebox Country Duo
• Darren Flack
• Kay D

Digital Service

• Linedance Dallas YouTube
• Vivian Tu YouTube Channel
• Grace David YouTube Channel
• ELD
• World Newsletter
• 7 Arrow Media
• DJ Feed - Marcus Lindfors
• Rhoda Lai Virtual Linedance
• John Growler DJ Playlist

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