Posts Tagged ‘DANCIN TIME’

Party Line Dance instruction videos for Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and Corporate Parties

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!

Antenna of Love – The Best Day of my Life – Episode 1

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!

Ballroom, Swing and Latin Dance Calendar for Albany, Saratoga, Troy and Schenectady

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

Song ideas for West Coast Swing Choreography Albany, NY

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

New Tango, Salsa and Swing Dance Classes to be held at Universal Preservation Hall Saratoga Springs

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

Video report from First Friday Swing Dance Albany NY Linda Freeman Tap Dancer and more

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!


West coast swing dance class video left side pass inside roll leader’s turn and pick up

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.


Albany Ballroom Dances December 2010 Swing, Latin, Ballroom Dancing this week

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,

8-10:30 pm Open Dancing.
Where: Ukranian Hall Cohoes, NY
Who: Dancin’ David, Bob Englert, and You!
Cost: $10 Lesson $10 for Dance or $15 for both
Call for info: 518-320-2613
Note: FREE Homemade Pizza!
Latin Thursdays in Saratoga NEW Location!
What: Salsa Classes & Dancing
When: 8:30 Class, 9:30 Dancing 
Where: Mine Nightclub. 388 Broadway Saratoga Springs
Who: Stephanie Marie teaches, the dance is run by community members.
Note: Mine has a large wood dance floor and a great sound system!
 
Saturday Dec. 14th Salsa Social
What: Salsa Classes & Dancing
When: 4:00 Salsa Lesson, 4:45 Argentine Tango Lesson
5:30 Open Dancing
Where: Troy Masonic Hall 39 Brunswick Rd, Troy, NY
Who: Capital Region Salsa Social
 Cost: $10
Info: Website

Capital District USA Dance Ballroom Dance

What: Ballroom Dance and Lessons. Tom Hourigan will teach a Fox Trot dance class.
When:  6:15 Lesson. 7-10 Open Dancing.
Where: 225 Washington Ave. Ext. Polish Community Center
Who: Capital Region USA Dance
Cost: $9 Members, $12 Non-members
Info: www.capitalusadance.com
Note: Special Dance Show by the Saratoga Springs Arthur Murray Dancers
February 18-20th 2011 Dance Flurry
Mark your calendar Dance Flurry coming to Saratoga
Dawn and David will be teaching West Coast Swing on Sunday at 10 am.

Cha Cha Meets Tango Intermediate Dance Class Albany NY

Here are some fun intermediate cha cha dance moves from our recent dance class at Bob Englert’s Dance in Cohoes at the Ukranian Hall.

If you have questions about these moves or want dance lessons feel free to call me 518-320-2613.

In this dance class video you’ll learn the following Cha Cha dance patterns:

Cross over break with an outside turn
Cross body lead
Cross body lead with inside turn
Back spot turn
Cross body lead with front ocho and a back spot turn

If you have any questions about these patterns or technique don’t hesitate to call me I’m happy to help.
David – 518-320-2613

Dancing into Fall in Albany New York Schedule of Dance Classes

Dancin’ David and Dawn will be teaching many dance classes in the Albany area this fall.

Sept. 1 6:30 Intermediate Hustle at Bob’s Ballroom Dance in Cohoes.
Sept. 3 7:30 Intro to Ballroom Dance class e.b.a Dance Center Lark St. Albany FREE
Sept. 12 6:30 Intermediate Cha Cha at Bob’s Ballroom Dance in Cohoes.

Weekly Dance Classes
Mondays Ballroom Dance Classes at e.b.a Dance Center Lark St. Albany
Wednesdays Ballroom Line Dance Class at Lake Ave Elementary School Saratoga Springs. Starts Sept. 22nd
Fridays Ballroom, Swing and Salsa at Rhythms in Lenox, MA. Please let me know if you are interested.

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

Dawn and I had a good time at a huge outdoor swing dance in Providence, Rhode Island last weekend.

Swing Dancing at Waterfire Providence Rhode Island

Big crowd of swing dancers Waterfire 2010

It’s time to plan for your Holiday parties. It’s time to hire DANCIN’ TIME for DJ, MC and dance entertainment.

Here are some photos from a recent Anniversary party I DJ’d at Colonie Fire Hall in Albany.

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DANCIN' TIME Albany DJ

Albany DJ Anniversary Party DANCIN' TIME

Anniversary Party Colonie NY DJ

More important Dance Dates
Sept. 22nd National Ballroom Dance Week organized by USA Dance
Sept. 24 – 26 Sam and Denise Miller Dance workshops organized by Brian Sipe.
October 17th Tango Fusion performs in Glens Falls.

Thank you for tuning in. Feel free to catch up with DANCIN’ TIME on Facebook.

We’ll see you on the dance floor.