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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!

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.

Here are some helpful hints and answers to frequently asked questions when planning your High School Reunion in the Albany, NY area.

You can ask your DJ to bring some small sheets of paper with the following High School Class Reunion Trivia Questions. Each table or group of friends could fill in the Trivia sheet and have a fun contest!

1. Who was the Prom King and Queen?
2. Who came the furthest to get to the class reunion?
3. Who is still living at home?What percentage of the class is married?
4. Who has children? How many?
5. What was the High School Mascot?
6. What percentage of the class was able to attend?

Frequently Asked Questions about your High School Class Reunion

Q – Who is responsible for organizing the high school reunion?
A – Typically the class President is responsible for organizing the class reunion.
In today’s connected age any class member who wants can take the lead.

Q – What years should you have a high school reunion?
A – Every five years is a good plan. 5, 10, 15, 20…..

Q – How many months ahead do you need to start planning your high school reunion?
A – Banquet halls and DJ’s book at least a year in advance.

Q – When should I RSVP for my high school renunion?
A – As soon as you know you can attend. Event organizers would like to have your information at least 1 month ahead of time. 2 weeks is usually the latest for dinner requests and adjustements.

Q – How do I find a good DJ for my class reunion?
A – Well we would love for you to hire DANCIN’ TIME. You can learn more about our DJ services at www.DANCINTIME.com
You are looking for a DJ that is easy to work with, experienced and affordable. Someone that answers the phone or email within a day, has been DJing for at least 10 years and provides an hourly rate between $100 and $150 an hour. This rate should only be charged for the time the DJ is playing music, not for travel or set-up time.

Q – Should we play music from the era of our high school days or contemporary music?
A – We find that people usually enjoy both. The longer amount of time between your graduation and your reunion the more the songs of your era mean to you and your classmates.

Q – What do guys wear to their High School or College class reunion?
A – Typically for class reunions 15 years and less guys wear a jacket dress shirt and jeans. Many guys skip the jacket and wear an un-tucked button up shirt and jeans.
For class reunions over 15 years guys wear a casual suit.

Q – What do girls wear to the High School class reunion?
A – Typically for class reunions 15 years and less guys wear a jacket dress shirt and jeans. Many guys skip the jacket and wear an untucked button up shirt and jeans.
For class reunions over 15 years guys wear a casual suit.

Q – Are you supposed to bring a date to a class reunion?
A – Yes

Q – What kind of door prizes should we give away at our class reunion?
A – Gift cards are flexible and everyone enjoys receiving them.

Q – Should we have a sit down dinner, buffet or just appetizers?
A – The meal style depends on your budget and planning time-line.
Appetizers and a buffet are good because they encourage interaction among the reunion attendees.

Q – What time should our class reunion start and end?
A – 4 hours is a good time frame for a High School Class Reunion.

Q – What should the schedule be like?
1 hour for Cocktail 6:30 to 7:30
1 hour for Dinner 7:30 to 8:30
15 minutes for Presentation and Summary by Class President or Spokesperson
2 hours of open dancing 8:45 to 10:45

Q – What happens if I run into to my high school sweetheart?
What would you like to have happen?? Just kidding. Welcome them with a warm and friendly heart.

Q – What happens if I run into someone I didn’t get along with at my high school reunion?
A – Make the interaction short respectful and polite. If you feel like making amends go ahead.

Q – Is it cool to “hook up” at my class reunion?
A – Hey, it’s your life. Do as you wish?

Q – Are there any other formalities to consider for our class reunion?
A – You may want to have a moment of silence for anyone who has passed away.

Hint from a local Albany NY DJ

If you want people to dance at your high school reunion schedule it later in the night. That’s when twenty-somethings and thirty somethings are used to going out dancing.

If there are an equal number of men and women (which is typical at a class reunion), you may consider having the DJ show you how to do some simple ballroom dancing like the Merengue, Swing or the Waltz.

It’s helpful to have some outgoing women to get the dancing started and tease the men onto the dance floor.

Here are some more helpful class reunion websites.

eHow

http://www.reunionannouncements.com/

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