I-S gives the definitive guide on the right times to go traveling around the region.

Deciding where to go for a holiday can be pretty mind-boggling, but the choice is made much easier when you know when the best times are to travel to particular destinations. We give you the lowdown about when to visit those popular Southeast Asian destinations so that you’re not stranded in Koh Samui during the rainy season or in Bali during a monsoon. Here’s the essential I-S guide to when’s the best time to go where.

December to February

• Andaman Coast, Thailand. In January, you’ll get wonderful weather and clear water in a region renowned for its beautiful beaches.

• Bangkok, Thailand. November to March is the best time to drop by, with cool, dry weather. April is a no-no, as it’s super hot, and between July and October, heavy downpours and flooding are common.

• Manila, Philippines. February to April is great, as the humidity dips. Heavy rains start after that and continue through June to November, until the dry season. Give the city a miss on Good Friday, as the whole country practically closes down on that day.

• Penang, Malaysia. December to February are the best months to visit Penang as brief but torrential rains occur between April and May, and August and October.

• Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The dry season between December and April is the best bet. November through March, and late January or early February are crowded periods, so avoid Ho Chi Minh then.

• Siem Reap, Cambodia. December and January are nice, cool months, while April and May are the hot months. Avoid those. Rain starts in June and continues through August and September—so don’t drop by then either.

March to May

• Bali, Indonesia. Best period is April to September, with less crowds and sunny weather. Avoid the west monsoon from November to March—it’s humid and drizzly.

• Donsol, Philippines. A fabulous time to visit is between February and May, when you can swim with 18-meter whale sharks.

• Koh Samui, Thailand. February to late June is a great time to visit, as it’s drier. Intermittent rain falls during July to October so avoid them, along with between October to January, when strong winds hit.

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. If you hate the rain, don’t visit during November to February. June and July (the driest months) are good.

• Phuket, Thailand. From November to March, the sea is calm. During August to October, you get a small surf that’s great for water activities. But from May to November, there can be strong currents, so don’t go swimming.

June to August

• Java, Indonesia. From October to April, it rains and is uncomfortably humid. Avoid like the plague.

• Lombok, Indonesia. Lombok has the wet (October to March) and the dry (May to September) seasons. The dry season is better bet.

• Sumatra, Indonesia. In the north, the wettest months are December and January. In the south, the rains are the heaviest during January and February. Stick to the dry season—from May to September.

September to November

• Chiang Mai, Thailand. October and April are fine—that’s when it’s the driest. The other months are rainy. The mildest temperatures occur in December and January so it’s OK to go then too. But avoid other times of the year (for instance, in April, temperatures can hit 36 degrees centigrade).

• Jakarta, Indonesia. October to February is the torrential rainy season, so avoid it. July through September has the least rain, so it’s a good time; however temperatures are high.

• Hanoi, Vietnam. November to February are the dry months. May to September is unbearably hot. September to November is perfect—expect nice, sunny weather.

Major festivals happening around the region.

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Apart from the weather, festivities can also dictate when we want to visit a particular destination—here are some of the major festivals around the region.

JANUARY

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Tet (New Year) is celebrated in late January or early February with great vigor.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Thaipusam, a major festival, starts at the Batu Caves. It’s an awesome sight when the procession returns to the city.

FEBRUARY

Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The Flower Carnival has gorgeous parades, floats and music.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Feb 1 is City Day, when the city’s federal territory status is celebrated at Tasik Perdana and Lake Titiwangsa gardens.

MARCH

Bali, Indonesia.
The Galungan Festival is a major feast, and Nyepi is the major festival of the saka year.

APRIL

Chiang Mai, Thailand.
From Apr 13-15, Phuket celebrates Songkran, the Water Festival. Go splash water on people!

MAY

Bangkok, Thailand.
On Coronation Day (May 5), you can glimpse royalty at Wat Phra Kaew. The Royal Ploughing Ceremony also marks the official start of the rice-planting season.

Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Jakarta International Cultural Performance launches in May.

JUNE

Hanoi, Vietnam.
Buddha’s birthday is celebrated in June.

Jakarta, Indonesia.
The three-week Jakarta Fair starts on Jun 22.

Manila, Philippines.
Independence Day (Jun 12) is commemorated with much fanfare.

JULY

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The nation goes flower-crazy at the Flora Fest and the international Floral Parade in July.

AUGUST

Jakarta, Indonesia.
Independence Day on Aug 17 is celebrated with carnivals and cultural shows.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
At midnight on Aug 30, revelers crowd Merdeka Square to celebrate National Day.

SEPTEMBER

Phuket, Thailand.
Check out the Vegetarian Festival—there’re tons of events, good food, plus loud fireworks.

OCTOBER

Bangkok, Thailand.
The International Swan-Boat Races kick off, with crowds at the Rama IX Bridge over the Chao Phraya River.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The October Shopping Carnival is launched during this month.

NOVEMBER

Manila, Philippines.
Bonifacio Day (National Heroes Day) is celebrated on Nov 30.

DECEMBER

Bangkok, Thailand.
Some residents erect temporary shrines outside their houses or businesses on Dec 5—the King’s birthday.

Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The Winter Fair at the end of December is a great festival to join in.

An essential guide on when is the best time to travel and where.

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VivoCity (1 HarbourFront Walk, 6377-6860) is the latest kid on the block. If you thought Suntec City or Ngee Ann City were huge, VivoCity is gargantuan. The one million sq. ft. mall boasts more than 300 retail, food and entertainment outlets. It counts entertainment complex St. James Power Station as one of its neighbors on the HarbourFront precinct, and sees Golden Village Multiplex and Tangs Department Store as two of its key anchor tenants. As Edmund Chen, chairman of VivoCity’s developer, Mapletree Investments Pte. Ltd., says, “We wanted to create an iconic destination that will constantly surprise and stimulate visitors with its vibrant mix of unique retail and entertainment concepts and ever-changing activities.”

VivoCity will attract a host of first-to-market local and international brands, as well as firmly established names like American fashion giants GAP and Banana Republic. It will also be an exceptional venue for year-round events and activities. This includes cultural or music performances in an outdoor amphitheatre, themed festivals and international bazaars. In addition, it will also house retail and lifestyle stores, restaurants and spas, making it a holistic hub of retail, leisure and entertainment.

A new concept hypermarket is also open. This 114,000 sq. ft. store is the largest hypermarket in Singapore—comprising the most extensive range of groceries sourced from across the world, as well as a new natural food concept store.

Other hip tenants include:

  • Bosses, a modern update of a traditional dim sum restaurant, with a show kitchen where diners can see how chefs make their delicious la mian and xiao long bao.
  • Brotzeit Beer Bar & Restaurant, which serves authentic German and European fare and premium imported German beer.
  • Corduroy Cafe, a new concept cafe featuring a bar from the people who brought us the hugely successful Corduroy & Finch.
  • Naf Naf, a classy French boutique offering cool threads for women.
  • Nota Bene, which will showcase designs from well-established young designers from the UK, Japan and Australia in an extremely stylish atmosphere.
  • Pull & Bear, a Spanish label with the latest ladies’ and men’s fashion for the young and trendy.
  • Ted Baker, with ladies and men’s fashion for all fashionistas
  • Jean Yip Hub, where customers can enjoy a range of hair-styling, skin-care and slimming services, and also get new looks from consultants at a brand-new retail area
  • PAGEONE, an international book wholesaler and retail group known for their stylish and comprehensive books selection.

Avid shoppers will find VivoCity a dream. Time will tell if this huge retail space will take off among trendier crowds as well as the average heartland shopper.

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While shopping malls in town always present an exciting onslaught of sights, colors and sounds, heartland malls have their own homely appeal too. Not only can you find just as many upmarket shops in the tenant list of most heartland malls, but you won’t have to wander out of your neighborhood just to sniff out those sizzling buys and awesome deals that are waiting to be discovered and snapped up. Here’s our pick of some of the best.

PARKWAY PARADE, 80 Marine Parade Rd., 6344-1242.
If you live in the east, you must have hit this mall before. It’s cool factor has certainly gone up quite a bit recently, no doubt in part due to the completion of the Level One Fashion and the Basement Gourmet & Lifestyle precincts at the end of last year. The mall houses six levels of retail tenants, one level of tenants who offer medical services, as well as a 17-story office tower. Established fashion names such as Dorothy Perkins, Marks & Spencer, Topshop/Topman, and Esprit can be found here, which means that there is no need to travel all the way to town in order to find some decent clothes.

TAMPINES MALL, 4 Tampines Central 5, 6788-8372.
Another great shopping mall to visit if you are in the east is Tampines Mall. Considered one of the leading suburban malls of the east, Tampines Mall gives great choices and offers ever-changing shopping experiences for the fashion-conscious heartland shopaholic. Colorful, vibrant, and always pleasant, shoppers can be sure of keeping abreast of the latest fashion trends and fads in this mall.

JUNCTION 8 SHOPPING CENTRE, 9 Bishan Place, 6354-2955.
Film addicts will be able to satisfy their movie cravings at Golden Village Junction 8, located on Level 4, or they can head down to Sembawang Music Centre (located on the same level) to seek out the latest CDs and DVDs. Foodies will be delighted to know that there is a branch of the renowned Taiwanese dim sum restaurant Din Tai Fung on Level 1.

JURONG POINT SHOPPING CENTRE , 1 Jurong West Central 2,
6792-5662.
A west-side mall that has become extremely popular of late, mainly due to its size and strategic location. Located between Boon Lay MRT station and a 65-bay bus interchange, and supported by a residential and office population that is close to 400,000, the seven-level center has a lettable space of 408,000 sq. ft. and a staggering 200-plus specialty shops and eateries. So what are you waiting for?

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I-S puts existing big contenders into a knockout competition and lets them duke it out.

With the recent launch of retail giant VivoCity at Harbourfront, Singapore’s shopping scene is heating up. But who’s the toughest kid on the shopping block?

THE HEATS

THE HEEREN SHOPS vs FAR EAST PLAZA

THE HEEREN SHOPS
Stats: 102 lifestyle shops on six levels that target hip, fashion-conscious individuals.
Secret Weapon: The tenant mix—comprising giants like HMV, as well as an array of small but cool shops. Lovers of coffee culture can hang out at Spinelli and n.y.d.c., while The Annex is the perfect hangout for youths.
Form: Giving off an overwhelming air of always being at the forefront of anything shiny, new and funky, The Heeren continues to evolve, improve—and attract.
Address: 260 Orchard Rd., 6733-4725.

FAR EAST PLAZA
Stats: More than 500 shops on five levels.
Secret Weapon: The fact that it’s a treasure trove of cheap buys, quirky trinkets and cool shops; there’s always something new. From funky food outlets to streetwear to bookshops to toyshops, you’ll definitely find something fascinating here.
Form: Recently renovated and refloored, the newer, shinier Far East is doing as well, if not better, than before. It’s simply funky, offbeat and very street style.
Address: 14 Scotts Rd., 6235-2411.

WINNER - THE HEEREN SHOPS

This is still the place to be for cool youths and funky scenesters. The recently refurbished HMV also boasts a stronger DVD section, with more revamps happening for other outlets underway. It doesn’t help that Far East Plaza’s cooler tenants such as Surrender and Billie Jo have moved out too.

PALAIS RENAISSANCE vs THE PARAGON

PALAIS RENAISSANCE
Stats: 25 shops on 4 levels.
Secret Weapon: Its alluring mix of prestigious, classy boutiques that range from designer labels such as Prada, Vera Wang, The Link, Gianni Versace and DKNY. If you’ve got money to splash, this is heaven.
Form: Not a mall for the masses, but one that seems to be built with the tai-tai in mind. However, it still possesses the pull (and glam) factor for its die-hard fans.
Address: 390 Orchard Rd., 6737-6993.

THE PARAGON
Stats: 200 shops on one basement and six floors that offer a mind-boggling range of fashion, home décor, health and fitness and gourmet choices.
Secret Weapon: Its classy, up-market, exclusive image. It’s a haven where you can find all your top designer boutiques in one posh, air-conditioned establishment.
Form: Looks set to conquer more of the fashion pie after its refurbishment. Definitely a place for fashionistas who are into clothes, shoes, bags, makeup—the whole works.
Address: 290 Orchard Rd., 6738-5535.

WINNER - THE PARAGON

Fashionistas still swear by this place for upmarket labels Miu Miu, Prada, Valentino and G-Star. And eateries like Din Tai Fung and Project Shop Café are also a hit here.

SUNTEC CITY MALL vs PLAZA SINGAPURA

SUNTEC CITY MALL
Stats: 270 shops on four retail levels.
Secret Weapon: Its wholesome family appeal. From Carrefour to Eng Wah Cineplex, to fashion outlets like U2, G2000, Mango and Polo Jeans, you’ll find somewhere to shop no matter where your interests lie.
Form: A sprawling all-rounder (880,000 sq. ft.) that should continue to do well and enjoy a steady crowd of families, couples and teens.
Address: 3 Temasek Blvd., 6295-2888.

PLAZA SINGAPURA
Stats: 202 shops on nine levels that center on food, fashion and entertainment.
Secret Weapon: Its mass appeal. A comprehensive range of tenants gives shoppers what they need in an unpretentious, mid-range environment. It’s also convenient to get to as it’s located near Dhoby Ghaut MRT—an interchange stop for the North East Line.
Form: Makes a convenient shopping stop for the busy shopper.
Address: 68 Orchard Rd., 6332-9298.

WINNER - SUNTEC CITY MALL

You can’t keep the crowds away from this place. Besides, Plaza Singapura pulls in too many bengs and lians.

WHEELOCK PLACE vs PACIFIC PLAZA

WHEELOCK PLACE
Stats: 47 trendy, mid to upmarket lifestyle shops on two basements and five floors.
Secret Weapon: Anchor tenant Borders that carries a wide selection books, movies, music and food all under one roof, plus the ever-hip and growing Apple@Orchard.
Form: An offbeat, but still interesting mall that provides a good range of retail alternatives from the conventional mall. Great for those who love books, movies, music and great food—with less crowds.
Address: 501 Orchard Rd., 6733-1188.

PACIFIC PLAZA
Stats: 24 shops on six levels.
Secret Weapon: An eclectic mix of shops, most of which focus on surfer (Rip Curl, Quiksilver) and streetwear (Adidas, Roxy, Stussy) culture. Also houses the two-story That CD Shop—which throws up a sleek, quirky alternative from other conventional CD stores.
Form: A bit lackluster, but still enjoys a niche, underground following made up of firm fans of specific tenants.
Address: 9 Scotts Rd., 6733-5655.

WINNER - WHEELOCK PLACE

Pacific Plaza is still struggling to bring in the numbers. Wheelock Place, on the other hand, is keeping ’em coming back with cool music, books and plenty to eat.

NGEE ANN CITY vs WISMA ATRIA

NGEE ANN CITY
Stats: More than 160 shops on seven levels.
Secret Weapon: A killer tenant mix that boasts Takashimaya Department Store, Kinokuniya, Best Denki, Food Village and Crystal Jade, among many others. Is directly linked to Orchard MRT station and enjoys the capacity to host indoor and outdoor activities.
Form: Widely regarded as Singapore’s retail icon, and even won the Best Shopping Experience Award (1999 to 2004) conferred by the Singapore Tourism Board.
Address: 391 Orchard Rd., 6739-9323.

WISMA ATRIA
Stats: 94 shops on five levels.
Secret Weapon: Has top-of-the-mind recall to shoppers because of its distinctive blue façade and in-house aquarium. Also has a nice blend of local and international fashion brands. The five-level Isetan department store is an added draw, along with UK’s Topshop.
Form: Since its relaunch in 2004, Wisma Atria has expanded and improved its tenant mix and should have no problem maintaining its status as one of Orchard Road’s best draws.
Address: 435 Orchard Rd., 6235-8177.

WINNER - NGEE ANN CITY

Wisma Atria may be hot on its tail, but Ngee Ann City is still the biggie to be reckoned with.

CATHAY CINELEISURE ORCHARD vs SHAW HOUSE

CATHAY CINELEISURE ORCHARD
Stats: 68 shops on 10 levels.
Secret Weapon: A one-stop entertainment center for youths and movie lovers. It combines great shopping, movie watching and youth-related activities to garner a foothold in the competitive shopping landscape.
Form: Excellent. Its ability to get together a vibrant and entertaining tenant mix has assured that youths continue to flock there.
Address: 8 Grange Rd., 6733-5969.

SHAW HOUSE
Stats: 13 shops on the podium level of the mall.
Secret Weapon: The biggest two anchor tenants—Isetan (occupying B1 to 4th floor) and Lido Cineplex (5th to 7th floor). There are plenty of food and shopping choices here, and the multi-level Isetan Scotts as well as Isetan supermarket are very popular.
Form: Its strong Japanese tenant mix has established it firmly in the consciousness of Japanese and locals alike.
Address: 350 Orchard Rd., 6235-2077.

WINNER - CATHAY CINELEISURE ORCHARD

Youths love to throng to this lively mall, especially after hours. This is also the only place to watch movies till the wee hours of the morning during weekends.

BUGIS JUNCTION vs GREAT WORLD CITY

BUGIS JUNCTION
Stats: 220 specialty shops, F&B joints and entertainment outlets.
Secret Weapon: Shaw Bugis Cineplex, Kinokuniya and the shopping enclave The Edge—made up of a maze of shops selling everything from hip bags, cool threads and funky accessories to the cutest ornaments.
Form: Doing pretty well, judging from how packed it is on weekends. Easily accessible via Bugis MRT station.
Address: 200 Victoria St., 6557-6557.

GREAT WORLD CITY
Stats: 400,000 sq. ft. of shopping space that houses a wide variety of shops, including over 20 F&B joints.
Secret Weapon: GV Grand, along with its GV Citibank Gold Class Theatre. Plus, it’s a great shopping choice for shoppers who want that shopping rush but hate the crowds.
Form: Even if it’s been around for close to nine years, this is a mall that’s off the beaten track but still gives pretty good mileage.
Address: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, 6737-3855.

WINNER - GREAT WORLD CITY

Growing from strength to strength, this is the pick for those staying around the area. Shops such as LifeStorey plus new tenants like Archangel are ultra hot, too.

MARINA SQUARE vs FORUM THE SHOPPING MALL

MARINA SQUARE
Stats: 700,000 sq. ft. of lettable space, with more than 300 outlets under its roof.
Secret Weapon: Established top fashion outlets such as ZARA, Mango and Topshop, as well as a number of smaller shops offering an even wider array of fashion choices.
Form: More stylish, especially after its refurbishment. Looks bigger, brighter and better. Easy to get to after the establishment of 1 Raffles Link. It’s also within walking distance of City Hall MRT station.
Address: 6 Raffles Blvd., 6339-8787.

FORUM THE SHOPPING MALL
Stats: A family and fashion-oriented mall that sees Blackjack, Tribecca, Club 21 Kids and Giorgio Armani holding fort, along with 60-plus other tenants.
Secret Weapon: Chi-chi big fashion names and a relaxed atmosphere.
Form: Not a mall that comes immediately to mind when one is in town, but leftfield fashionistas love this place.
Address: 583 Orchard Rd., 6732-2479.

WINNER - FORUM THE SHOPPING MALL

Marina Square is a still trying to establish itself as a shopping mall, while the cooler-than-thou brands at Forum makes it the frontrunner for the fashion conscious.

QUARTER FINAL

The Heeren Shops vs Cathay Cineleisure Orchard

Winner - The Heeren Shops
The lack of a commanding anchor tenant at Cathay Cineleisure Orchard proves to be its downfall.

Wheelock Place vs Great World City

Winner - Wheelock Place
A tough one, but we love Borders and the cool eateries at Wheelock Place too much to pass it up.

Forum The Shopping Mall vs The Paragon

Winner - The Paragon
The Paragon’s prime location at the heart of Orchard Road earns it a bonus point. Besides, well-heeled tai-tais and the beautiful crowd prefer to shop here.

Ngee Ann City vs Suntec City

Winner - Ngee Ann City
No doubt about it, Ngee Ann is sleeker and better than the family-oriented Suntec.

SEMI FINAL

The Heeren Shops vs Wheelock Place

Winner - The Heeren Shops
Location aside, The Heeren is also more inviting than Wheelock Place. The latest music coming from HMV also draws the masses in.

The Paragon vs Ngee Ann City

Winner - Ngee Ann City
While Paragon may be newer, the shop tenants at Ngee Ann are more balanced—providing something just about for everyone. Not everyone can afford Prada, y’know?

FINAL

The Heeren Shops vs Ngee Ann City

WINNER - NGEE ANN CITY
The young at heart and trendy prefer The Heeren, but Ngee Ann City is still the second home (when it comes to shopping) for many Singaporeans. This is the only place where you can find Fendi, Guess, Burberry, KFC, Kinokuniya and Takashimaya under one roof. Don’t believe us? Ask just about anyone.

List of the best of heartland malls

We asked, " What Makes a Great Mall?" Find out at pg.2.

What Makes a Great Mall?

“I’m first drawn by how a mall looks—the attractive lights, modern aesthetics and fun décor. Once I step inside the shopping centre, I expect the mall directory to be easy to locate—listing all the potential stores I could walk into to makes my day even better. Knowledgeable sales people are always a big plus in my book. I want to know what I’m buying, putting on my face or carrying around under my arm. Having all my favorite brands under one roof makes my heart skip a few beats every time. I look forward to discovering one-of-a-kind pieces, and interesting brands which can’t be found in every mall. And when it’s time to rest those ankles, I love sinking into a comfortable chair within arm’s reach, and having a leisurely conversation with friends over a cuppa and cake, away from the heat, the noisy streets and sweaty crowds. Very importantly, the ladies bathroom has to be clean and pleasant-smelling. It’s where we refresh ourselves, touch up on our makeup, rearrange our hair, and re-style our outfits. Of course, when it’s time to return home, an accessible cab stand is always welcome.”—Jill Sara, PR Consultant

“Personally, I prefer a small, compact mall that comes with a few right shops, and is easy to navigate around. It must also have a good combination of fashion, music, electronics, and F&B outlets, and close late as my working lifestyle only allows me to shop at later hours. I really cannot stand those mega, huge malls that take forever to walk from one end to the other, as there are too many shops to browse through. I am most unlikely to go shopping at such malls, not to mention, buying anything from them.”—Douglas Kee, Event Organizer

“A good shopping mall should be spacious and well-designed for easy access from one area to the another. There should be easy-to-find directory boards and clear directions given on the signage. In terms of retailers, there should be a good mix of tenants to cater to the different needs of shoppers (fashion, beauty, home, arts, entertainment, F&B, specialty shops and IT). Good customer service is also a must with staff knowing their products and able to provide advice or recommendations. Ample parking with reasonable parking charges for drivers and more taxi stands for non-drivers is also important. And restrooms need to be clean, dry and regularly maintained. The malls here could also be more user-friendly for the elderly or disabled, for instance, more seats and ramps for wheel chairs. Interesting and creative window displays, exciting promotions and events and bigger outdoor areas or al fresco style areas are always good. “—Jansen Siak, PR Director

“I wish we had a shopping mall that opened till midnight or later during the weekend and more variety in the styles of fashion that is being brought in. In Singapore, all the shopping malls carry the same brands, which makes the whole shopping experience very boring. All the malls here carry Levi’s, Esprit, U2, G2000 and GG<5. If the shopping malls could bring in some other brands like Bettina Liano and Satch from Australia,
it would be great. Besides that, more variety of unique cafes is also important so that shoppers can rest and relax after long hours of shopping.”—Yohanna Laurus, Avid Shopper

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I-S recently took a step in the right direction and spoke to Joseph Woon, a line dance instructor, on the quirks of the trade as well as the myths about the whole cowboy get-up.

Are the cowboy hat and spurs necessary for line dancing?
In Singapore, the spurs are not really that important. The cowboy hat is optional. Some people like to wear it, some don’t. It’s not compulsory.

Is it really only old people who line dance?
No, line dancing is open to all ages. We have students from the age of four to my oldest student who is 74. He’s very good.

Have you ever had a student with very poor psychomotor skills?
Oh, yes. Some of them have what we call “three legs!” No matter how you teach them, they just can’t get it.

Anyone ever start talking with a John Wayne type accent after each class?
No, not really. Don’t get the wrong concept that because you dress like a cowboy, you must speak like one.

What is the strangest music you have ever danced to?
There’s a song-and-dance set entitled “Genghis Khan.” Line dancing should be more or less about country music—something very pleasant to the ears.

What do you think are some of the misconceptions that people have about line dancers?
There aren’t many really, it’s just that to an ordinary person, it doesn’t make sense for a guy to dress in cowboy clothes and dance to Latin music. To me it doesn’t make sense! I believe most people agree with me, only that they don’t ask why they’re dressed like this.

We’ve heard that the Macarena is considered a line dance. Is that true?
Actually, you can consider it a line dance because the dancers all stand in line. The only thing is that they don’t move as much as us. They just turn around a little bit but, in line dancing, we move a lot.

Do you know how to do it then?
No, I never liked that dance! It’s good for the ladies, not the men. But the inventors are men, those Italian guys.

Are you sick of hearing “Achy Breaky Heart” yet?
No, it just keeps getting better!

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