Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
We started dancing Traditional Line Dance in the year 2005 (at that time we didn’t know each other). That didn’t last long, it was clear we wanted more! On Youtube we found different videos of dances like Hallelujah and Magazine. Then we knew that was the way we wanted to go. Thanks Adriano and David!!
We met in 2011. For Lilly it was love at first sight. Mario took a little longer to fall in Love.. but we were meant for each other. We decided to start our journey together in October 2012. From that moment onwards, we became inseparable. Mario asked Lilly to be his wife, she said yes… so we got married in real Country Style in June 2014. We spent our honeymoon at the Voghera Country Festival that year. We of course celebrate our wedding anniversary there every year!!
We try to share our passion for Country Music and Country Line Dance with our heart and our mind set on people. We use every minute of our spare time to practise our hobby and we do it as often as we can, even beyond our limits!! So the name “The Travellers” fits us perfectly.
From Monday to Friday we give classes in different cities in Northern Austria. We do so in the evening, after our fulltime jobs. Both of us are leaders of our own line dance group. Mario´s is called Government First and Lilly´s Smiley Liners. We really love to spend time with them, but then in the morning Lilly is a little bit lazy 😉
Besides teaching, we started creating our own choreographies together in the year 2013… the name of our first dance was “Chug A Luggin”… Okay begginings are always hard, and of course better choreographies followed… and we also created choreos separatedly. Mario’s first choreo was “Pueblo” (2011) and Lilly´s was “Smiley Polka” (a real Austrian Country Song, 2012).
The years flew away and so the dances we created were more and more. Now we have about 60: 56 Bad Guys, Apero, B.B.C.,Back on Track (Partner), Betty Boo (Belt 2015), Big One (WEF 2014), Bloody Mary, Boots & Suitcase (WEF 2015), Champion’s Taste, Chug A Luggin’, Country Circle (Voghera 2016), Country Strong, Crazy (Belt 2013), Daddy, Darlene, Dolce Vita, Drinkin Buddies (WEF 2016), Dry Town (El Barn 2013), Fire Tonight (WEF 2016), Friends, G.O.M.M., Girls like That, Heart of Mind (with Nadia Krieg), Heartbreaker (Muntanya 2015), Here I am, Herzwerk, Holly’s Church, I saw the Light, Julie, Just 4 Smile, Just One Kiss, Kind of Night (El Barn 2013), LALALI, L-EN-J, Like a Memory, Lillyl, Mayday (1st WEF 2015), My Man (Partner), Old 22 (Best Music El Barn 2014), Pueblo, Red Lincoln (El Barn 2012), Rocky Top (Contra), Roll On (Wild Bunch 2015), Roxanne’s B., She Knows (Belt 2015), Smiley Polka, Smoke a little Smoke (El Barn 2012), Snuggled Up, Something Good, Sommer, Stay, Sweet Johny, Sweet Little Story (Voghera 2014), Tell Me, Trailerhood, Unknown Thunder, Wake (Cavaillon 2014), Wasted Day, Wildfire (Cavaillon 2015), Workaholic … and… to be continued!!
Not all of them are very popular but we are proud of every single one because we created them with our heart. After a lot of 4th, 3rd, 2nd place or “next to last place” in different competitions we got the first place in Budapest in 2015 with “Mayday“.
We love to share the stage with people, so one hot summer day in 2013, at a grill party, we founded the group ACDC , together with some friends. ACDC stands for Austrian Catalan Dance Connection. That’s the name we use when we take part in competitions, not only Mario and myself… Together we all have fun. Everybody is warmheartedly welcome to be a part of this group anytime.
We are working very much and very hard to teach Country Line Dance to people, what it means beyond the steps. All those who have already enjoyed a workshop with us know that there will be a lot o fun.. and.. we keep it going!!
Keep it Country
Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Recent on the website
Hole in the Bottle
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Hole in the Bottle by Kelsea Ballerini
Something Good
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: On To Something Good by Ashley Monroe
Good Old Days
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Good Old Days by The Abrams
In alphabetical order
56 Bad Guys
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Bad Choices by Marshall Dane
Already Gone
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner, Edu Roldós, Silvia Calsina, Vanesa Barambio, Valérie Bourgeois, Laura López, Maxence Bail
Song: I'm Already Gone by Dallas Smith
Amiga
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner, Betty RebelGirls & Oliver Mateu
Song: Jose Cuervo Tequila by Kimber Clayton
Authority
Beginner level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Authority Song by Chancey Williams
B.B.C Big Ben Country
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: You Never Know by Alan Jackson
Baby's Gone
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Baby's Gone Home by The McClymonts
Back On Track
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: I Got My Baby Back by Derek Ryan
Better Days
Beginner level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Better Days by Kirsty Lee Akers
Betty Boo
Advanced level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Bouncin Betty Boogie by Hayseed Dixie
Big One
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Life's Like Fishin' by The Bobkatz
Bloody Mary
Beginner level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Alcohol Abuse by Marshall Dane
Boots & Suitcase
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: The Tears I Wear by Music Road Pilots
By and By
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: By and By by The Olson Band
Champions Taste
Beginner level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Champagne Taste (On a Beer Budget) by Home Free
Chug a Luggin’
Advanced level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Cadillac Cowboy with Justin McBride by Aaron Watson
Cost Me
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Edu Roldós, Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner, Silvia Calsina, Silvia Denise Staiti, Bruno Morel, Vanesa Barambio
Song: Cost Me Everything by Dayron Sharp
Country Circle
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Will The Circle Be Unbroken by Randy Travis
Country Strong
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: That Changes Everything by Adam Brand
Cowboyland
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Virginie Barjaud, Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Tryin' To Fall In Love by Toby Keith
Crazy
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: I Want Crazy by Hunter Hayes
Daddy
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy by Brad Paisley
Damn Good Time
Advanced level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: A Damn Good Time by Douwe Bob
Deep In My Heart
Advanced level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Knee Deep In My Heart by Shane Filan
Dolce Vita
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: On Your Way Out by Gary Quinn
Drinkin Buddies
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Drinkin Buddy by Gord Bamford
Fire Tonight
Advanced level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: On Fire Tonight by Little Big Town
Flicker & Shine
Advanced level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Flicker & Shine by Old Crow Medicine Show
Friends
Beginner level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Friends In Low Places by Home Free
Front Porch Swings
Beginner level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: What Country Means To Me by Lawson Bates
G.O.M.M.
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Gentle On My Mind by The Band Perry
Good Old Days
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Good Old Days by The Abrams
Heartbreaker
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Piece Of My Heart by Faith Hill
Hit & Run
Advanced level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Hit & Run by The Rankin Twins
Hole in the Bottle
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Hole in the Bottle by Kelsea Ballerini
Holly’s Church
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: My Church by Home Free
Just 4 Smile
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Just to See You Smile by Tim McGraw
L'Amistat
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Edu Roldós, Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner, Montse Moscardó, Silvia Calsina, Virginie Barjaud, Vanesa Barambio, Laura López, Neus Lloveras
Song: My Oh My by Sean Holcomb
Lalali
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: This Is Not Goodbye by Johnny Reid
Like a Memory
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: I Can't Sleep by The NadaCowboys
Lilly
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Head Over Boots by John Pardi
Little Sunshine
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: You Are My Sunshine by Bill Chambers & Audrey Auld
Love Someone
Beginner level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Love Someone by Brett Eldredge
Lovesick
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner, Ma Jesus & Maite, Mariajo & Carolyn, Carlos & Javier
Song: Lovesick by Aubrey Eisenman & The Clydes
Marry Me
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Marry Me by Dolly Parton
Mayday
Advanced level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Heyday Tonight by Aaron Watson
N.E.W.
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Next Ex Wife by Jason Lee McKinney Band
Old Fashioned Girl
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Bruno Moggia, Gianmarco “Johnny” Rossato, Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner, Silvia Denise Staiti, Corinna Porriciello, Simone di Tonno
Song: Old Fashioned Girl by Lisa McHugh
Pueblo
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Sorry You Asked by Dwight Yoakam
Rainy Night
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner, Gianmarco “Johnny” Rossato
Song: I Love A Rainy Night by Robert Mizzell
Rambling Girl
Intermediate level
Choreographer: David Villellas, Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Hillbilly Pickin’ Ramblin’ Girl by Catherine Britt
Roll On
Choreographer: ACDC, Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Roll On Big Mama by Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley
Share With You
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Share with you by Lennon & Maisy
She Knows
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Can´t Say No by Dan + Shay
Something Good
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: On To Something Good by Ashley Monroe
Super Mario
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Stolen Cash by Mark McKinney
Sweet Johnny
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Swing Low Sweet Chariot by Scooter Lee
Take a Little Drive
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Take A Little Drive by Davidson Brothers
Together Again
Beginner level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Whole 'Nother Bottle Of Wine by Road Chicks
Try Everything
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Try Everything by Home Free
Unknown Thunder
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: Unknown Stuntman by Smokestack Lightning
You Ain't Dolly
Intermediate level
Choreographer: Mario & Lilly Hollnsteiner
Song: You Ain't Dolly by Clare Bowen & Chris Carmack