Swingin Into Spring 2012 - Group Results

Thank you to everyone who was a part of our SwingShoes Group! We had a great time dancing with you, getting to know each other better and guiding you on your journey into dance.

Congratulations to all who had the courage to compete in the Jack & Jills or Strictly Swing divisions.

*If you would like to be mentioned (and are not on this list), please send an email to me and I will update this list.

Boston Tea Party 2012 - Group Results

Congratulations to all those who had the courage to compete in the Jack & Jill or Strictly Swing divisions.

*If you would like to be listed (and are not on this list), please send an email to me and I will update this list.

Writing dance choreography and sequences

Writing down dance class choreography and sequences is one of the best ways to improve your dancing. I know it sounds crazy that writing could help one's dancing, especially in the day of video. As a teacher, I ask (and sometimes request - and sometimes even demand) that students write down the sequence of the day. I do this for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes. I do this because the act of writing helps the learning process.

MADjam 2012 Review and Group Placements

Go Big or Go Home!! MADjam 2012 was really incredible. First-rate hotel, first-rate staff, first-rate dance floor, first-rate sound system, first-rate dancing!

I personally had a great time at MADjam 2012. From the moment of first arrival, the hotel staff was quick and responsive and even accommodating (no way!!!).

Dance Rehearsals for MADjam

Over the last couple of weeks we have fully resurrected our Hustle and Cabaret routines for Mid Atlantic Dance Jam, aka MADjam. This event is being held next week and we are gearing up to have clean and powerful presentations of both of our routines.

Music Cut for New West Coast Swing Routine

And so begins a new year! Anna and I have been discussing choreographing a new West Coast Swing routine for some time now. We have finally chosen a song out of 3 possibilities. Of the two that we did not choose this time, one was a slow blues and the other was an artsy song that reminded me of a vignette from Cirque du Soleil. The one that we did select has a folksy-rock feel with a good up-beat tempo and strong positive interpretation.

2011 - Year in Review

2011 was an incredible year! We had some major achievements, some unprecedented in the United States. We also had some growing pains. Best of all, our dance community continues to expand and our social-fabric is woven ever closer and stronger.