THE BEAT COLUMNISTS 2008

Each month The Beat features columns and articles from respected line dance personalities and the Editors !!!.
 
 Last Updated: 22nd April 2008

	MR & MRS ED  (aka Mike & Chrissie) Canterbury They took over the "reins" of The Beat in June 2005.  As they can't be trusted to instruct classes... they gallop around the country dancing at classes and socials... they could easily turn up at yours !!!!    They work closely with instructors and columnists throughout NZ and overseas to ensure The Beat subscribers are kept up to date with the latest information.
	JOANNE CLIFFORD-MARSH Hutt City The Beat's former editor until June 2005, Joanne was a long time competitor and children's instructor.   She regularly visited Tamworth and various competitions around New Zealand to report back to readers on latest developments in the line dance scene.  Appropriately a Special Recognition Award recipient, Joanne now brings The Beat subscribers and readers throughout NZ and overseas the latest Country Music Gossip and Releases.
	JUDITH COOTES Blenheim Blenheim instructor Judith Cootes along with Bill Marsh regularly brings us the "GOURMET COUNTRY" news fresh from the top of the South Island.   Judith and Gourmet Country Linedancers host one of the biggest line dance weekends on the South Island and these are well supported by those on the other side of the Cook Strait and they in turn support those groups throughout the year
	PAT COSGRAVE Feilding Details to follow
	KERRIN & WAYNE HALVORSEN Raumati Details to follow
	JO HARLEN Wellington Details to follow
	BRIAN & JUDY HILL Hawera Brian and Judy have for many years promoted New Zealand line dancing and with their fun bus trips to events throughout NZ they have helped those unable to travel to experience their "non-stop fun" trips.  In 2007 their promotional work was recognised by the THE BEAT with a Special Recognition Award.
	MIKE HOGAN Timaru New Zealand Columnist of the year for 2006 & 2007, Mike brings you the news from the classes in the South Canterbury region or as we say "AORAKI ASPECT".  In 2009 this region will host the Beat Awards for the first time and all the news leading up to the BIG event will be here first.
	MARIE LAKE Palmerston North Details to follow
	NEIL MACKENZIE-HALL Auckland Neil is a member of the New Zealand Country Music Association (NZCMA) and brings you the latest news of all their big events and awards.    Neil was instrumental in facilitating the sponsorship of the Country Music Dance of the Year Award by the NZCMA.
	BILL MARSH Blenheim Bill along with Blenheim instructor Judith Cootes regularly brings us the "GOURMET COUNTRY" news fresh from the top of the South Island.   Bill and his wife Joyce travel across the cook strait often to bring news of social and classes they have visited.
	PAULINE MOONEY Christchurch Details to follow
	SUE ORR Paihia Details to follow
	DALE ROLLS Masterton Details to follow
	MAURICE ROPER Hamilton Maurice is a popular teacher in the Waikato region.  Maurice regularly brings us "WAIKATO WHISPERS", updating us on the latest happenings in his area.  A promoter of New Zealand choreography through the Great Waikato Choreography Competition which in 2008 celebrated it's 10th Anniversary. Maurice was a Special Recognition Award recipient in 2008.
	LUKE WATSON Christchurch Details to follow
OVERSEAS COLUMNISTS - AUSTRALIA
	GORDON ELLIOTT Sydney (NSW) Gordon has been voted International Workshop Instructor of the Year for the last three years at The Beat Awards.  Gordon holds a regular workshop in Wellington in September and dancers come from all over NZ to attend.   His choreography is danced and respected worldwide.  Gordon also organises Line Dance Cruise Holidays and trips.
	TOM GLOVER Illawara (NSW) Details to follow
	BILL LARSON Perth (WA) Bill is well known to many New Zealanders, being an ex Kiwi himself.  Having brought us a little sunshine from Queensland's coast he moved to Perth, Western Australia.  It's from here that we get the news from "WAY OUT WEST".  Bill is a respected judge and is often invited to return home for the Big Linedance Competition events to be on the judging panel.
	STEPHEN PATERSON Melbourne (VIC) Stephen is well known to dancers throughout New Zealand and Australia.  Stephen originally taught in Ashburton before moving to Melbourne.   An accomplished choreographer and workshop instructor he has personality plus and supplies articles to The Beat from time to time.  In 2009, Stephen will be the emcee and workshop instructor at The Beat Awards hosted by the Aoraki Region.
	CHRIS WATSON Tamworth (NSW) Chris has become a mentor for many young dancers both in Australia and New Zealand, and brings us regular updates on happenings with "DARE 2 DANCE" from his home in Tamworth. Chris also host the big linedance events in Tamworth and line dance cruises and trips through his travel company.
	JAN WYLLIE Hervey Bay (QLD) Jan was the inaugural winner on the International column of the year award for 2007, with her "GIRL TALK". A respected and much loved Australian choreographer, Jan Wyllie, gives us her views from across the Tasman.
OVERSEAS COLUMNISTS - CANADA
	VIVIENNE SCOTT Toronto Details to follow
OVERSEAS COLUMNISTS - SINGAPORE
	KC ANG & ROSEMARY Singapore Details to follow
OVERSEAS COLUMNISTS - UNITED KINGDOM
	ALAN HAYWOOD Cambridgeshire, England Details to follow

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