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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!

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!

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!

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.

Our Tuesday night West Coast Swing Dance Class at the Ukranian Hall in Cohoes had fun learning this intermediate dance pattern. I hope you enjoy it as well. Thank you to Rachel for being my dance partner in the video.

Below are the popular How to Dance “Thriller” Videos featuring Dancin’ David and friends of DANCIN’ TIME. There are 4 videos in the series.

1. The video learned the choreography from.
2. Dancin’ David teaching the Thriller line dance.
3. Dancin’ David dancing the Thriller with music.
4. Our 2009 Performance of the Thriller line dance with friends from Saratoga Springs at the Queensbury Senior Dance.

1. Video we got the Choreography from

2. Step by Step Instruction Video by Dancin’ David

3. Thriller Line Dance with Music and Instruction by Dancin’ David

4. Our Thriller performance at a dance in Glens Falls

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!

We had a fun west coast swing class in November of 2010 at the Ukranian Hall in Cohoes, NY. In the video below we review some simple variations on basic patterns in West Coast Swing. Two footwork variations and some styling for both the leader and follower. The goal was to really connect with your partner and the music. Thank you to Sue for helping me film the video. 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!