Youth Storm Fund Raiser Raises $1,500

When a bank wants to train its staff to recognize counterfeit bills it passes out authentic ones. The more the staff gets accustomed to “real money” the easier it is to recognize the bills that are fake. When I first heard about this training technique it made me think of the philosophy of YouthStorm. 

Imagine the impact of surrounding the lost and broken young adults of this community with authentic people? People of high moral fiber not only tend to flock together but they also tend to be the rising tide that raises the ships around them. 

Right now there is a shortage of people in the world with high moral fiber. People that communicate face to face, that make eye contact while having a conversation, or that convey their character through a firm hand shake, these are the people we need to be cultivating and the YouthStorm program does just that. 

The boat party was a huge success raising about $1500 that will go along way! Thank you to those of you who came and enjoyed the party and thank you to everyone who donated even though they could not make it. You filled my heart with joy by helping me help those in need!

This week continues our Night Club Two-Step series followed by West Coast Swing. There wasn’t time to record the lesson last time but I will make sure it happens this week and will have the review up post haste! Oh…and I am DJing this week and have some new tunes to rock out to ;-)

Sunday Night 

$10

6-6:45 NC2-Step lesson w/Mr. J 

 6:45-7:30pm WCS w/Mr. J 

7:30-? California Mixer w/DJ Mr. J

Longfellow’s Club JoEllen

524 Minuteman Dr off of Boston Post RD

(Rt 20) Wayland, MA

Saturday Night September 12th

Teacher Mr. Jonathan

WCS Intermediate Class 8-9pm W/Mr. J

9-12:30ish WCS Mixer w/DJ Mr. J

Longfellow’s Club JoEllen

524 Minuteman Dr off of Boston Post RD

(Rt 20) Wayland, MA

Leadership is the manipulation of energy. 

Following is the embodiment of energy.

Connection is the tie that binds the two together.

Mr. Jonathan

www.MrJonathanIsMyDJ.com

603 475 1391  

The YouthStorm Of America

Time flies when you are having fun! As I am grooming my music to get ready for our family friendly event I realized that the folks at YouthStorm lead by example. They have requested that I keep my music wholesome so that everyone can come and have a good time. There has never been a single problem before, during, or after their boat parties because they heading them off at the pass. 

There is a bar, people will be drinking, dancing, and having a good time…the difference is that YouthStorm knows that there are eyes on them. Whether we all like it or not the youth of America is watching our every move…If we drink too much, don’t show respect to our fellow man, or fail to take care of our selves properly we are telling those that come after us that this is the behavior that is acceptable. This party is not just a fundraiser for a great cause…it is also a training tool for all the kids enrolled. I hope that you come aboard and help us lead the way!

If you can get away This Saturday August 15th, and like to keep the money that you donate local, and like to make a difference in the future of the human race, you simply need to bring your $20 donation to the dock at #10 82nd St. Plum Island, Newburyport. I can also add you to my guest list if you reply to this email that you are coming.

There is a cash bar and you are responsible for your own food (there are 30 restaurants on the way in and out so come early and leave happy!).

Saturday August 15

$20

6:30pm-10pm

Youth Storm Fundraiser

The Captain’s Lady III

#10 82st Plum Island

Newburyport, Ma

Saturday Night September 12th

Teacher Mr. Jonathan

WCS Intermediate Class 8-9pm W/Mr. J

9-12:30ish WCS Mixer w/DJ Mr. J

Longfellow’s Club JoEllen

524 Minuteman Dr off of Boston Post RD

(Rt 20) Wayland, MA

Leadership is the manipulation of energy. 

Following is the embodiment of energy.

Connection is the tie that binds the two together.

Mr. Jonathan

www.MrJonathanIsMyDJ.com

603 475 1391  

YouthStorm Fundraiser

As many of you know I am a party DJ in my “spare time.” My favorite event to DJ is almost any party that is thrown on a boat especially if it is raising money for one of my favorite charities…Youth Storm. Youth Storm is a local faith based charity that brings life and leadership skills to kids in their mid to late teens who have not had the opportunity to follow the right people in their life. I have seen kids that were destined to fail in life, have theirs transformed and are now leaders in their communities as a result of Youth Storm.

If you can get away Saturday August 15th, and like to keep the money that you donate local, and like to make a difference in the future of the human race, you simply need to send me your $20 donation so I can add you to my guest list! Although this is not a “Swing Dance Cruise” I always start the evening off with a solid hour of swingable music and most of the people on board have attended at least one of my lessons so there is plenty of people who love to swing! There is a cash bar and you are responsible for your own food (there are 30 restaurants on the way in and out so come early and leave happy!).

This week at Club JoEllen is Night Club Two-Step and West Coast Swing

Sunday Night August 9th

$10

6-6:45 NC2-Step lesson w/Mr. J 

 6:45-7:30pm WCS w/Mr. J 

7:30-? California Mixer w/DJ Donna Shea

Longfellow’s Club JoEllen

524 Minuteman Dr off of Boston Post RD

(Rt 20) Wayland, MA

Saturday August 15

$20

6:30pm-10pm

Youth Storm Fundraiser

The Captain’s Lady III

#10 82st Plum Island

Newburyport, Ma

Saturday Night September 12th

Teacher Mr. Jonathan

WCS Intermediate Class 8-9pm W/Mr. J

9-12:30ish WCS Mixer w/DJ Mr. J

Longfellow’s Club JoEllen

524 Minuteman Dr off of Boston Post RD

(Rt 20) Wayland, MA

Leadership is the manipulation of energy. 

Following is the embodiment of energy.

Connection is the tie that binds the two together.

Mr. Jonathan

www.MrJonathanIsMyDJ.com

603 475 1391  

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Like Butter or a Spread

The number one compliment that John Festa gets is about his foot work when the complimenter is watching him dance. However when he is dancing with someone the compliment shifts to how well he connects and takes care of his partner. In my opinion neither compliment is very accurate. I mean sure you can like someones footwork or connection but the root of these two, among others like accurate leading, timing, musicality and so on, stem from thousands of repetitions of central movement, with a partner, and to music. Consistent practice with one or two of these would be like growing up with a mom who turns butter for your toast every morning and then marring a wife that only uses store bought spreads.

With requests for Night Club Two-Step at an all time high I have decided to make this whole month NC2-Step month! I have some review on the technique and some new and exciting patterns coming at you starting week one. In Week 3 I have invited Mike and Donna to come in and add some of their moves into the mix. See you this Sunday!

Sunday Night July 12th

$10

6-6:45 NC2-Step lesson w/Mr. J 

 6:45-7:30pm WCS w/Mr. J 

7:30-? California Mixer w/Mr. J

Longfellow’s Club JoEllen

524 Minuteman Dr off of Boston Post RD

(Rt 20) Wayland, MA

 

Saturday Night September 12th

Teacher Mr. Jonathan

WCS Intermediate Class 8-9pm W/Mr. J

9-12:30ish WCS Mixer w/DJ Mr. J

Longfellow’s Club JoEllen

524 Minuteman Dr off of Boston Post RD

(Rt 20) Wayland, MA

Leadership is the manipulation of energy. 

Following is the embodiment of energy.

Connection is the tie that binds the two together.

Mr. Jonathan

www.MrJonathanIsMyDJ.com

603 475 1391  

Dance on! 

Night Club Two-Step Month

I have to say thank you to ALL of you who helped me to shape my bio for Living Legends! From spelling corrections to suggestions to expending on certain areas of my life as a dancer so many of you responded with helpful hints that I almost didn’t make the deadline…From the bottom of my heart…THANK YOU! Between John Festa and my spots for Living Legends I there are only 3 spots remaining. If you are interested in attending my induction please and the event in general please shoot me your address so I can add you to the list. This is an invite only event and they are sending out the invites next month so I have to get them in soon…Don’t delay!

With requests for Night Club Two-Step at an all time high I have decided to make this whole month NC2-Step month! I have some review on the technique and some new and exciting patterns coming at you starting week one. In Week 3 I have invited Mike and Donna to come in and add some of their moves into the mix. See you this Sunday!

Saturday Night September 12th

Teacher Mr. Jonathan

WCS Intermediate Class 8-9pm W/Mr. J

9-12:30ish WCS Mixer w/DJ Mr. J

Longfellow’s Club JoEllen

524 Minuteman Dr off of Boston Post RD

(Rt 20) Wayland, MA

Sunday Night 

$10

6-6:45 NC2-Step lesson w/Mr. J 

 6:45-7:30pm WCS w/Mr. J 

7:30-? California Mixer w/Fred

Longfellow’s Club JoEllen

524 Minuteman Dr off of Boston Post RD

(Rt 20) Wayland, MA

Leadership is the manipulation of energy. 

Following is the embodiment of energy.

Connection is the tie that binds the two together.

Mr. Jonathan

www.MrJonathanIsMyDJ.com

603 475 1391  

Dance on!