Rhonda's Modern Line Dancing

Rhonda Johnson

Modern Line Dancing Classes

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Hi there!

Here is a little about me. I grew up in the rural heartland of Simcoe County, Ontario. Work opportunities led me and my husband Mike (also my DJ!), to reside near the outskirts of Peel Region for many years. Lucky for me, we lived very close to a popular country bar with a vibrant line dancing program. I was too nervous to check it out on my own, but after a friend organized a night out for me I was hooked! I was so amazed to see all those dancers in unison, remembering all the steps to so many dances. I had no idea what they were doing but I figured that if they could do it, I could do it to! So I signed up for Beginner lessons with my local recreation department where I was lucky to have a skilled and passionate instructor. It took me about a year and a half of Beginner lessons before I was ready to go back to the bar and dance with a degree of confidence (and lots of faking it!!!). I learned so many fabulous dances with the talented instruction/choreography team of Double Trouble (Cathy Montgomery & Kathy Kaczmarek). Although I had no dance background, my music background helped me a quite a bit.

When the time was right, Mike and I decided to pack up and look for a new home in the country; we were delighted to find the charming and welcoming Village of Norwood! While our new house was being built we spent 14 months traveling across Canada. I was fortunate to participate in classes and visit clubs with several different instructors/choreographers, including the great Gerard Murphy in Nova Scotia and even some higher level classes with the amazing Nathalie Blais in Quebec, where line dancing so popular. During this period I also spent lots of time practicing!

Seeing a need in my new community, I got licensed and insured, and started teaching in January 2023. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I have had, and the many wonderful people I have met and who have supported & encouraged me along the way!

My goal is to provide accessible opportunities to spread the joy of dance wherever I can.

See you on the dance floor!

What is Modern Line Dancing? Standard Modern Line Dancing has its roots in the country line dancing style that many people are familiar with. The main difference is that we now incorporate music and steps from a variety of musical and dance genres (e.g., pop, Latin, Celtic, hip hop). The Modern Line Dance community spans the world! New dances are published daily on websites like Copperknob and Bootstepper.com Modern line dancing routines can be quite sophisticated but there is a level for everyone, ranging from Absolute Beginner to Advanced. A fun way to get exercise, inspire yourself, and make new friends! No partner needed!

Public Classes/Events 2026

*** Note: Classes are by registration; contact me for more information ***

Special Event: "Amigos" Community Gathering with Heads Up for Inclusion

Date: Friday, February 20^th

Time: 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Alternatives Community Program Services, 270 Braidwood Ave, Peterborough

The Amigos Community Gathering program brings together adults with and without disabilities for fun and friendship through planned recreational activities.

All bodies and abilities are welcome. We will incorporate adaptable movements and multiple participation options, including seated and wheelchair-based dancing.

There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP to Laura at Heads Up for Inclusion.

If you are an experienced line dancer who would like to assist, let me know!