DANCIN' TIME

Rachel and I demonstrate the first few patterns of the west coast swing choreography for Marvin Gaye’s – “What’s Going On”

These are intermediate dance patterns. You can learn the basics of West Coast Swing by clicking on the swing link above.

Enjoy!

We DJ a lot of Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and Corporate parties around Albany, NY. One reason people like our DJ’s so much is that we lead off all the latest party line dances which makes it easy for everyone to get on the dance and have a great time.

Here are instructional videos of DJ Dancin’ David that you can learn for your next party or Family celebration around Albany, Troy and Saratoga Springs. Have fun and remember it’s DANCIN’ TIME!!

How to dance the Cha Cha Slide

How to dance a “simple version” of Michael Jackson’s Thriller Line Dance.

How to dance the Cotton Eyed Joe Party Line Dance

When you are looking for a fun, interactive and personable DJ that will play your favorite music and keep your party rockin’ in Albany, Troy or Saratoga Springs please give us a call 518-542-4272. You can check our availability and music library by clicking on Albany Wedding DJ.

Enjoy!

Today I begin my journey of sharing my gift of storytelling. It is my 37th birthday and I have finally discovered and developed my purpose for living the best day of my life everyday.

Here is a story about how to tune in your love antenna. Thanks for tuning in and sharing with someone who may also find this valuable, entertaining and remarkable.

In harmony, David.

Summary of the Story in video above:

It’s been 37 years to the day and I feel like I finally figured out what I am supposed to be.

It’s been a winding, start and go back journey of of thought, experiment and coaching here I am.

A storyteller.

So welcome to day 1 of this story where we explore some fun, joy and personal power together.

The common thread of this story is a fun little topic we call evolution.

I think evolution is the process of learning about our connection between self and all.

By learning I mean making better more connected choices.

So let’s get started with our first story about the human love antennae.

Let’s picture the antennea on our car.

It is straight right?

What does your car antenna do?

It sends and receives signals to other antennas.

Your human spine is also an antennae.

When its straight it can help you clearly communicate with other people and more importantly with yourself.

So let’s take a second and put your right hand on top of your head.

Now push your head down so your spine is curved. How do you feel? Physically? Emotionally?

Let’s align and stretch our spine and push our hand up toward the sky!

Now, how do you feel?

Aah that feels great.

An aligned spine will give you more confidence, strength and opportunities!

Now you are empowered to Have the Best Day of your life!

Here is a nice comprehensive calendar of dances around Albany. Always check with the host before traveling to a dance.
Sometimes venues and times change. Enjoy!

Weekly Dances

What: Argentine Tango Dancing

Day: Mondays

Time: 8-10:00

Where: Daisy Bakers Troy, NY

Host: Kevin McGee

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What: Latin and West Coast Swing Lessons and Dancing: Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha – West Coast Swing

Day: Tuesdays

Time: 7-10:00

Where: Ukranian Hall Pulaski St. Cohoes, NY

Cost: $15 Lesson&Dance, $10 Dance only

Host: Dancin’ David, Bob Englert

Info: www.bobsdances.com

Notes: This dance alternates between West Coast Swing and Disco dancing every other Tuesday

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What: California Mix Lessons and Dancing: Swing, Hustle, Two Step

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 6:30-10:30

Where: Ukranian Hall Pulaski St. Cohoes, NY

Cost: $15 6:30 Lesson, 7:30 Lesson is Free, $10 Dance

Host: Bob Englert

Info: www.bobsdances.com

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What: East Coast Swing and Lindy Dancing

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 8-10:00

Where: Daisy Bakers Troy, NY

What: Ballroom Lessons and Dancing: Waltz, Fox Trot, Quickstep, Cha Cha, Jive

Day: Thursdays

Time: 8-10:00

Where: Ukranian Hall Pulaski St. Cohoes, NY

Cost: $10

Host: Bob Englert

Info: www.bobsdances.com

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What: Latin Dancing – Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha

Day: Thursdays

Time: 9-11:00

Where: Mine 388 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY

Cost: $10 Lesson, Dancing Free

Host: Ceci Hayes and Friends

Info: http://saratogalatindancing.com

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What: Ballroom Lessons and Dancing: Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Quickstep, Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Salsa, Swing, West Coast, Hustle, Argentine Tango
Day: Fridays
Time: 7:15-10:30
Where: Ballroom on Sunset, 13 Sunset Drive, Latham, NY
Cost: $10 – includes a lesson that changes each week.
Host: Dan DeBenedetto
Info: http://ballroomonsunset.com

Monthly Dances

What: Swing Dance and Lessons – East Coast Swing, Lindy, West Coast Swing

Day: 1st Friday

Time: 7:30-11:00

Where: Elks Lodge S. Allen St. Albany, NY

Cost: $15, $12 Members

Host: Dance Flurry Organization

Info: http://www.danceflurry.org/swing

Notes: Live Music, Beginner Lesson at the beginning of every dance

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What: Ballroom Dance – Waltz, Swing, Tango and more

Day: 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays

Time: 5:15-6:15 Lesson. 6:25-7:00 Free Lesson 7:00-10:30 Dance

Where: Ukranian Hall 1 Pulaski St. Cohoes, NY

Cost: $10

Host: Bob Englert

Info: http://www.bobsdances.com  518-233-9265

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What: First Sunday Dance – The Fun Set at Sunset
When: First Sunday of every month (except for major holidays)

Lesson: Varies each month

Where: Ballroom on Sunset, 13 Sunset Drive, Latham NY
Who: First Sunday at Sunset (FSAS) Committee (Paul & Louise, George & Eleanor, John & Toshi)

Cost: $10, $5 for students with ID
Info: New music list each month, great mix of classical and comtemporary ballroom music, best floor in the Capital District, games, mixers, door prizes, occasional demos

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/First-Sundays-at-Sunset/99777856175

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What: Ballroom Dance – Waltz, Swing, Tango and more

Day: 2nd Saturday

Time: 7:00-10:00

Where: Temple Beth El Glens Falls, NY

Cost: $12

Host: USA Dance

Info: http://www.usadanceadk.com

Notes: Dancin’ David DJ’s this dance.

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What: Second Sunday Dance at Ballroom on Sunset
When: Second Sunday of every month 6:15-10:00
Lesson: Varies each month
Where: Ballroom on Sunset, 13 Sunset Drive, Latham NY
Who: DDB School of Ballroom and Latin Dancing – Dan DeBenedetto
Cost: $10, $5 for students with ID
Info: Great mix of classical and comtemporary ballroom music, best floor in the Capital District, mixers, door prizes, occasional party theme. http://ballroomonsunset.com/dances.shtml

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What: Ballroom Dance – Waltz, Swing, Tango and more

Day: 3rd Sunday

Time: 6:15-10:00

Where: Polish Community Center Washington Ave Ext. Albany, NY

Cost: $12 non-members, $9 members, $5 college, High School and below FREE

Host: USA Dance

Info: http://capitalusadance.com/

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What: Swing, Disco, Tango Lesson and Dance

Day: 4th Sunday

Time: 4:30 – 7:30

Where: Mine 388 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY

Cost: $10 includes lesson, dancing and snacks

Host: Dancin’ David and Dawn

Info: www.DANCINTIME.com  518-542-4272

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What: Ballroom Dance – Waltz, Swing, Tango and more

Day: 4th Sunday

Time: 6:15-10:00

Where: Polish Community Center Washington Ave Ext. Albany, NY

Cost: $12 non-members, $9 members

Host: Singles Outreach Service

Info: http://singlesoutreach.org

How does music move us? Why do we feel compelled to move? What makes us want to interact with each other through dancing? I explore some these topics in this short video.
Enjoy!

Here is a nice slideshow of Dawn and I posing as an Albany Bride and Groom. We did this photo shoot for a photography friend Carlene. I think you might enjoy looking at some of the creative poses and photos.

Where are Dancin’ David and Dancin’ Dawn?
Fourth Sunday Dance Party:
Feb. 27 at Mine in Saratoga
What: Swing, Salsa, Hustle, Tango, WCS, some Rumba, Two-Step & Waltz. Class & Dance
When: 4th Sunday Feb. 2th 4:30-7:30 pm.
Lesson: Argentine Tango: Dancin’ David & Dawn
Where: Mine 388 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY
Who: Dancin’ David and Dawn, and You!
Cost: $10 (Includes $3 drink token)
Info: Call Dawn 542-4272
Our first dance had 33 people dancers there. This month a lot more people say they are coming.

DANCIN’ TIME: Thursdays starting Feb. 24th Dance Classes Saratoga Springs
You can still join us at a reduced rate. Call 542-4272 for deatils.
What: Ballroom Dance Lessons
Where: Universal Preservation Hall Saratoga Springs, NY
Come as a single or a couple.
Intro to Tango & Salsa – 4 weeks
Mondays 6:30 – 7:15 pm

Fee: $35/person – $65/couple

Intro to Swing & Hustle – 4 weeks

Mondays 7:15 – 8:00 pm

Fee: $35/person – $65/couple

Both Classes:

$60/person -$115/couple

Capital Region Salsa Social

Time

Saturday, February 26 · 4:00pm – 9:00pm

Location Troy Masonic Hall
39 Brunswick Road
Troy, New York

More Info.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=186646058025653

USA Dance Glen Falls 4th Sunday Dance

Details at: http://www.usadanceadk.com/

West Coast Swing Workshops in Kingston,

Who: Arjay Centeno
What: WCS Workshops and Dance
Where: Center for Creative Education – 15 Railroad Ave, Kingston, NY
When: February 26th, 2011 2:30pm-Midnight
Cost: $60 before Feb 20, $70 from Feb 21-Feb 25, $80 at the door
Info.: Pamela Marshall, Hudson Valley WCS 914-475-0803 HudsonValleyWCS@yahoo.com

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=li7xeqcab&oeidk=a07e3c31dt53127b1c5

Saturday Night Swing! Join Bob & Brianat their 4th Saturday Danceon February 26th at

The Albany Elks Lodge
5 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208
Guest Instructor, Jason Fenton, will
Teach a Free Swing Workshop 7:00-8:00
Brian Sipe will simultaneously
Teach a WCS Workshop
Dance Party 8:00 pm till . . .
Cost $10 at the Door
Music will be Swing,
New and cool tunes with a little twist in the mix

Bob Englert will be taking requests all evening

For more info: Contact Brian Sipe 860-9010 or Bob Englert 782-0608 or danceclubinfo@yahoo.com

Here are some notes about hot salsa songs we are thinking of using for our dance choreography.

Songs by Alex Torres Latin Orchestra
La Ropa Esta en el Baul – nice salsa
Suite Cuna tropical – very good upbeat salsa
Lo Tiene Parao Mi Compay – nice upbeat salsa, great symbols to accent.
No Me Arrepiento – Salsa very nice, good breaks, good tempo.

La Rumba no Canto Mas – great salsa song.

Expression Latina – nice salsa.

Other artists we are exploring.
Ricky Martin La Bomba – as used in Zumba classes.
Carlos Vives – creole and latin mix.
Gibson Brothers – Cuba – nice latin flavor to a disco song.

Fruko y Sus tesos by El Preso no breaks good tempo,

I like this song.

This is a great song and good authentic salsa dancing.

I posted some videos a few days ago for everyone to enjoy and let me know what moves we should put into our new west coast swing dance routine.

Today I am posting a few songs that I like. Feel free to let me know what you think on Twitter or Facebook.

Thanks,

David

Rise by Samantha James

The way you move by Outkast (weird I could not find the official video)

Don’t stop movin’ by S club 7

What: 4 week social ballroom dance classes. No partner needed.
When: Thursday, February 24, 6:30 and 7:15 p.m.
Who: Hosted by David and Dawn from DANCIN’ TIME
Where: Universal Preservation Hall 25 Washington St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Registration: www.dancintime.com/dance-classes-saratoga.html

Intro to Tango & Salsa – 4 weeks
Thursdays 6:30 – 7:15 pm
Fee: $35/person – $65/couple

Intro to Swing & Hustle – 4 weeks
Thursdays 7:15 – 8:00 pm
Fee: $35/person – $65/couple

Both Classes: $60/person -$115/couple

UPH Address: 25 Washington St. Saratoga Springs, NY
Enter the left most door when facing the building and then follow the signs.

No partner needed!

The dance classes are taught by 15 year veteran dancer and teacher Dancin’ David and his wife Dancin’ Dawn. DANCIN’ TIME is a Saratoga business dedicated to making life more fun and vibrant through the art and social aspects of partner dancing.

“Social partner dancing has many benefits to the individual and the community. People learn to connect with themselves and each other in a holistic and creative way while having fun and improving their physical health,” says Dawn Dawson, co-owner of DANCIN’ TIME.

“The classes at Universal Preservation Hall are a result of a large demand for fun, affordable evening with your spouse or partner, and a great place to meet new people. These classes were partly inspired when the Max Weinberg band played at UPH last fall,” Dawn added.

More information can be found at www.dancintime.com/dance-classes-saratoga.html, dawn@dancintime.com or by calling 518-542-4272.

DANCIN’ TIME is a Saratoga Springs based full service Dance and DJ Entertainment Company. DANCIN’ TIME provides dance lessons, dance performances, as well as Disc Jockeys for Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs or Corporate events. DANCIN’ TIME 444 Broadway Suite 305 Saratoga Springs, NY