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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!

I had a great time at the December 2010 First Friday Swing Dance in Albany. Lots of great people and awesome swing dance music by Peter Davis and Friends. In this video you will see a Balboa demo by Linda and Chester Freeman, an impromptu Tap Dance Demo by Rod Ferrone and a birthday dance. Enjoy!

Where is Dancin’ David?

Saturday Jan. 15 Ballroom Dance Albany

What: Ballroom Lesson and Dance
When: 6:15 pm Lesson
8-10:00 pm Open Dancing.
Where: Polish Community Center, NY
Who: Dancin’ David, USA Dance, and You!
Cost: $12 non-member – $9 members
Info: Click here for detials and directions
Note: David will be DJing this dance.

Tuesday Jan. 25 West Coast Swing

What: West Coast Swing Classes & Dancing
When: Tuesdays 7:00 pm Intermediate Lesson with Dancin’ David
Beginner Lesson with Bob Englert
8-10:30 pm Open Dancing.
Where: Ukranian Hall Cohoes, NY
Who: Dancin’ David, Bob Englert, and You!
Info: Call David 320-2613

Friday Feb. 4th First Friday Swing Dance

What: East Coast Swing Classes & Dancing
When: Friday 7:30 pm Beginner Lesson with Dancin’ David
8:30-11:30 pm Open Dancing.
Where: Elks Lodge 25 S. Allen St. Albany, NY
Who: Dancin’ David, Dance Flurry Organization, and You!
Cost: $15 Lesson & Dance $12 for DFO members
Info: http://www.danceflurry.org/swingNote: Live Swing Music

Saturday Feb. 12 Ballroom Dance Glens Falls

What: Ballroom Lesson and Dance
When: 7:00 pm Lesson
8-10:30 pm Open Dancing.
Where: Temple Beth El Glens Falls, NY
Who: Dancin’ David, USA Dance, and You!
Cost: $12 non-member – $9 members
Info: Click here for detials and directions

Dancin’ David and Rachel show you how to dance some simple patterns in West Coast Swing. Left side pass with turning variations. Inside turn for the follower, turn for leader and follower and a lunge to hit the accents in the music.

I always enjoy playing Holiday music for the Ballroom Dances that we DJ in December around Albany, NY.

Here is a short list of some of the songs that ballroom dancers really seem to enjoy.

If you are looking for a Ballroom Dance DJ, Ballroom Dance Classes or Lessons we have several dance studios around Albany, NY.

We also travel to teach dancing and DJ all over the Northest United States.

Feel free to give us a call 518-542-4272 or joining our growing ballroom, latin, swing and country dance email list in the upper right hand corner for more dance information.

Have a great Holiday Season and we’ll see you on the dance floor!

Albany area dances December 14th through December 19th, 2010.
 

Tuesday Dec. 14th West Coast Swing
What: West Coast Swing Classes & Dancing
When: Tuesdays 7:00 pm Intermediate Lesson with Dancin’ David and Beginner Lesson with Bob Englert,

Capital District USA Dance Ballroom Dance

Every first Friday of the month for over 10 years there has been a swing dance in Downtown Albany, NY.

Tonight Peter Davis and his band will play music for Lindy, East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing at the Elks Club on South Allen St.

Whether you are new to swing dancing or have been enjoying it for many years, the First Friday swing dance is a great place to meet people, feel great and enjoy yourself.

You can get more details and hear one of my dance poems in the video below. Enjoy!

I’ll be at the following fun dances in the Albany area this week! I look forward to dancing with you!

Every other Tuesday Bob Englert and Dancin’ David host a West Coast Swing Lessons and a Dance at the Ukranian Hall on Pulaski St. in Cohoes, NY.

When: 7 pm Intermediate Lesson by Dancin’ David, Beginner Lesson by Bob Englert.

8-10:30 Open Dancing for West Coast Swing, Hustle, Cha Cha and more.

Cost: $10 for the lesson, $10 for the dance or $15 for both.

Noteworthy: This is a great dance floor with awesome people and low prices at the bar.

Here are some pictures from last week’s Salsa dance at the Ukranian Hall. They are blurry because I took them with my cell phone but I think that adds a cool effect.

Hope to see you this Tuesday night November 16th!

David and Dawn will be performing tonight!

When: Wednesday 6:30 pm
What: Hustle and West Coast Swing
Where: BOSCOV’s at Colonie Center Colonie, NY
Who: Dancin’ David, Dawn and YOU!
Call for info: 518-320-2613
Cost: Free
More info: National Ballroom Dance Week organized by Capital Region USA Dance

Weekly Dance Classes are here!

Mondays

What: Ballroom Dance Classes at e.b.a Dance Center Lark St. Albany.
When: 5:30 Ballroom Line Dancing.
6:30 Beginner Ballroom Dancing.
More info: e.b.a website here

Tuesdays

When: Tuesdays 7:00 pm Starting Oct. 5th
What: West Coast Swing & Salsa Classes & Dancing
Where: Ukranian Hall Cohoes, NY
Who: Dancin’ David, Bob Englert, Juan Soler and You!
Cost: $10 Lesson $10 for Dance
Free intro lesson at 8:30.
Call for info: 518-320-2613
Note: Private lesson times are available before the group classes.

Wednesdays

What: Ballroom Line Dance Classes 6 weeks
Where: Lake Ave Elementary School Saratoga Springs.
When: 7:15 starting Sept. 22nd
More info: 518-320-2613
Cost: $25 (That’s only $4/class)

Call David 518-320-2613 or email david@dancintime.com for any information about these classes.

Weekly Dances around Albany!

Sept. 22

Free dancing and ballroom dance demonstrations at Colonie Center outside Boscov’s. Lots of great performances.
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sept. 24 – 26

Sam and Denise Miller Dance workshops organized by Brian Sipe.
More info Call Brian 518-884-2709

Sept. 25

What: USA Dance Black Tie Dinner Dance
When: 6-11:30 pm
Where: Crown Plaza Albany
More info: 518-209-3961
Note: Today is the last day to buy tickets!

Sept. 26

What: Latin and Social Dance
Where: National Museum of Dance Saratoga Springs.
When: Lesson 4:30 Dancing 5-8:00 pm
Cost: $15 per person.
Where: 99 South Broadway Saratoga Springs
Notes: Lesson by Leslie Valencia, show by Ricardo and Ira Ida, DJ Dancin’ David

October 17

Tango Fusion Dance Company’s collaborative show with the fabulous band Soul Session, will be performing at the Charles Wood Theater in Glens Falls, NY.

WHEN: October 17th, 2pm and 7pm shows
TICKETS: 518-587-3330
Cost: $45 to $80